January 17, 2012
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM FACES MAGAZINE
Business partners Matthew Snow, Nathan Marsman and Ken Husbands Jr. were interviewed for the shops Grand Opening in the news paper Faces. The article appeared in late 2010. Below is that article as submitted by Define Hair Studio and Barbershop
How did Define Studio Get Started? Define Hair Studio and Barbershop was created by incorporating the focus of three friends that have always had a passion devoted to the barber industry. Define Hair Studio is the product of trail and error, ultimately coming up with a fresh and clean idea. Our idea was to combine the positive vibe of a barbershop and the relaxation and cleanliness of a salon.
What type of services do you offer? We offer a wide variety of multicultural services for men, women & children. Our barber services for males include: fades of all styles and lengths, scissor cuts, outlines, beards, straight razor, designs, wash and shampoo and colouring. Our women stylists also offer services for women’s cuts and styles, shampoo, wash and setting, colour treatments, highlights, and updos. Define also sells a wide variety of products for both male and female clientele.
How long have you been in the business? After a long few months of renovations, Define Hair Studio & Barbershop opened its doors on September 8th 2010. As a partnership, the three of us have been together for over two years. Individually we provide a unique experience which we have built on over the last few years.
What is your favorite thing about working at Define? Our favorite thing about working at Define is that we get to come into work everyday and be with each other in a good upbeat environment. This makes the day interesting and fun as everyday is different because we are always doing new cuts. In addition we get to do what we love and we treat each cut with extreme passion like it’s the first haircut we have ever done!
On a daily basis we interact with a lot of new clients which gives us the opportunity to expand our horizon. As employees of Define we received our greatest satisfaction when we know we have left that lasting impression on a client who leaves smiling and feeling refreshed.
How does Define Hair Studio & Barbershop stand out from the other shops? Define’s uniqueness stems from the idea that we provide clients with both a barbershop and salon atmosphere which creates a new standard for ourselves and our clients. Our employees’ versatile skills are what separate us from others as we cater to everyone from young to old. Whether it involves getting a clean fade for a night on the town or an updo for prom, your satisfaction is guaranteed. We also enjoy the challenge of a new haircut because it gives us the opportunity to show our talent.
Anything else you would like to add? Our focus is to accommodate our customers’ needs and to provide them with the utmost respect and professional services. Our pre-appointment booking system makes things run smoothly and it allows us to take into consideration the concerns of our customers as you are the ones who make Define what it is. We offer incentives to our customers to show how much we appreciate their business. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are student days. Students can receive 20% off of all of our services with a valid student ID. We also offer a stamp card program, get 9 hair cuts and the 10th cut is Free. We would also like all potential customers to know that we cover the art of barbering, style, industry trends, media, showmanship and the everyday who’s who. Let Define Hair Studio and Barbershop Define your style.
In addition to the article detailed here, I asked them, “Why Quinpool” to which they responded: “We picked Quinpool Road to start this business due to the opportunity here. Our client base is unlimited in this location, giving us the opportunity to be close to the types of clients we like to target. We are close to the High Schools, University’s, and most of all, the everyday working clients. We have adjusted to Quinpool Rd, and we actually love it here! Its a great community, and were happy to be a part of it!”
Define Hair Studio and Barbershop is located at 6382 Quinpool Road. For more information on Define call 405-8505, e-mail definehairstudio@live.ca or on Facebook: Define Hair