At Not Your Father's Barber we believe your customer service experience should be a personal one. Start by getting to know our talented staff of barbers!

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Patrick

Instagram: @shocktheshanker

Why barbering? I was inspired by my hometown barber Leo Doyle, a friendly and talented man. I also enjoy the combination of working with the public while working with my hands.

Barber perks: Being part of a neighbourhood community while providing an age-old stress relieving service.

Favourite technique: Classic styles performed freestyle, scissors and clippers over comb.

Favourite sports & teams:
Baseball. Ottawa Champions and Toronto Blue Jays.

Jon

Instagram: jon_forbes_the_barber

Why barbering? Get to interact with people on a daily basis; I enjoy meeting new people and bringing happiness to their life.

Barber perks: Get lots of exercise, standing all day moving around.

Favourite technique: Straight Razor Shave – Clean Cool and Simple.

Hobbies:

Video Games, History and hanging out with my friends

Simon

Simon Li is a recent Professional Hairstylist graduate from Versailles Academy in Ottawa, where he completed training in haircutting, styling, colour, sanitation, client service, and men’s barbering techniques through the Wahl Men’s Method program. Before entering the hairstyling industry, Simon built a long professional career in international business, sales, and client management. That background gave him strong communication skills, maturity, reliability, and the ability to connect comfortably with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Simon is now focused on building his career in hairstyling and barbering, with a special interest in men’s cutting, grooming, colour, and client experience. He enjoys the energy of a modern barbershop environment and believes a great service should help every client leave feeling confident, comfortable, and well taken care of. He is hardworking, coachable, detail-oriented, and eager to continue learning from experienced barbers while contributing positively to the team at Not Your Father’s Barber.

Muntasir

Barbering has always been more than just cutting hair. I love the feeling a fresh haircut can give you — that feeling of walking out of the chair refreshed, confident, and almost like you’ve been born again. I believe a great haircut has the power to change your mood. You can walk into a barbershop after a difficult or exhausting day, and leave feeling like a completely different person. That transformation is one of the main reasons I fell in love with barbering. To me, barbering is a form of art. Every haircut is different, every person is different, and every detail matters. I enjoy taking my time, paying close attention to the smallest details, and making sure everything comes together perfectly. But what I enjoy most is seeing the reaction at the end. When a client looks in the mirror, smiles, and genuinely feels good about himself, that gives me a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to describe. I don’t just want my clients to leave with a great haircut — I want them to leave happier and more confident than when they walked in. That is why I love what I do. Barbering combines creativity, precision, connection, and the opportunity to make someone’s day better. For me, it isn’t simply a job. It’s something I truly enjoy, a craft I continue to develop, and an art I’m proud to practice.

Hours

Barber hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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