Entrepreneurship in Action
Elijah Westall ‘21 changes lives one haircut at a time✂️
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“I was completely self-taught in my room in Hayes-Healy Hall — off YouTube. During the time most people would be relaxing, I was studying cuts. I would write them down like recipes. But then I realized that you can’t look at any kind of art like a recipe. You have to tailor it and adapt to each piece because each piece is unique. That’s when I understood that barbering is an art form. Growing up, playing basketball, you’re told art isn’t for you. But now I have this outlet of hair. It took me a long time to get to a level where I understood it as my art and my craft.
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“The further I get into my haircutting career, I’m starting to notice a lot of connections I never expected. For men, the barber chair is the one space they can be vulnerable. People want to be cut by someone they can vibe with. “When a person sits in my chair, I’m making them feel great. I’m giving them confidence. Barbering can change the world by showing love. All it takes are a few simple tools and I can bring happiness to someone.” #USFCA
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