'Love making people feel great.' Meet Dallas Vincent, owner of Dallas' Barber Lounge
Dallas Vincent is the owner of Dallas' Barber Lounge in Canton . He has been cutting hair for almost 20 years.
He has won "best barber" in the Stark County Community's Choice Awards for three years in a row.
"I recently opened Dallas' Barber Lounge in the historic Landmark Building in downtown Canton," Vincent said. "It is the oldest commercial building in the area, and we hold a full liquor license to serve high-end drinks alongside high-end haircuts."Vincent, 39, was born in Canton, moved to Indiana for a time when he was young, and returned to Canton during his middle school years. He now lives in North Canton.
He is married to Chelsea, and they have four children Maddyn, Gracie, Dallas Jr. and Josiah. They also have two dogs Mikey and Spikey, and a hedgehog they call Doughnut.
Vincent graduated from McKinley High School in 2006 and attended Akron Barber College.
When and what made you decide to become a barber?
I decided to become a barber shortly after graduating high school because my best friend and godfather, Paul Caripides, and another close friend, Nick DePasquale, were already pursuing the career. I have always loved art and drawing, so I felt those skills would translate well to cutting hair.
You have a location on Cleveland Avenue by 44th Street, do you have a second location?
I just opened Dallas' Barber Lounge in the historic Landmark Building in downtown Canton. It combines a high-end barbershop with a lounge atmosphere, complete with a full liquor license, premium bourbons, and leather interiors to create a relaxed environment.
I wanted to open a shop that offers an experience rather than just a haircut, and this new location accomplishes that.
What are your favorite part(s) of being a professional barber?
My favorite part of being a barber is the relationships I have built over the years. I cut hair for people from all walks of life and have formed close, meaningful connections with many of them.
I love making people feel great about their appearance; a great haircut instantly changes how you look and feel, and I enjoy being a part of that transformation.
Which five words do you think your best friends or closest family members would use to describe you?
I think they would describe me as funny because I love to make people laugh and ensure everyone has a good time. Also giving because I would give you the shirt off my back if you needed it!
They would also say hardworking, consistent and persistent. These qualities have been essential to building a successful barbering career.
This or that: Sweet or savory; minimalist or maximalist; saver or spender?
Sweet:I have a massive sweet tooth.
Maximalist:I like having options. I started with very little early in my career, so I enjoy rewarding my family and myself now that I can.
Saver:I am a saver, mostly because my wife and kids do plenty of spending.
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