Birds Barbershop

Birds Barbershop is an independently owned brand of barbershops founded in Austin, Texas. The first shop was opened in 2006 by Jayson Rapaport and Michael Portman with a goal of affordable salon quality for both men and women in a casual, rock club environment.[1] The shops are sponsored by Independence Brewing and every customer gets a beer with a cut, upon request.[2]

Birds Barbershop
Industryhairdressing salon
Founded2006
FounderJayson Rapaport
Michael Portman
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Serviceshaircut
Websitebirdsbarbershop.com

History

After Michael Portman quit his job at Disney and moved to Austin, he met up with lifelong friend Jayson Rapaport who had recently left a career as a Wall Street trader. They conceived of Birds as an alternative to salons and chain haircutters after Portman asked Rapaport for a recommendation on where to get his hair cut. Each of their five local shops is built around a large-scale mural by a local artist and features a stage for live music. Portman and Rapaport named it Birds as a direct appeal to women, who they felt were an essential ingredient to any party.[3]

Design

Each Birds Barbershop has a different colorful theme. Some locations feature retro decor, and others sports themes.[4] The locations also feature large wall murals.[5][1]

Awards
  • One of America's 100 Best Salons - Elle Magazine, 6 consecutive years[6]
  • Best in the Beauty Business - Austin Monthly
  • Best Beauty Salon - Austin A List, 2007
  • Best of Austin 21 awards[7]


References
  1. GORDON, DEVIN (14 May 2006). "WHY MEN ARE BACK AT ALL-GUY BARBERSHOPS". NEWSWEEK. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. Dao, Dan Q. "How Austin's Birds Barbershop Became A Texas Institution". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  3. DOLD, KRISTEN (13 March 2014). "Birds Barbershop in Austin: Where Grooming and Music (And Macklemore) Collide". GQ Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  4. Sessums, Zoë. "Get a Dose of Design With Your Haircut at These Salons and Barbershops". Architecturaldigest. Condé Nast. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  5. Barr, Greg. "Birds Barbershop cuts into more growth; Founders jump at chance to crack pricey Austin neighborhood". bizjournals. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  6. "Birds Barbershop". Houstonpress. 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  7. "BEST OF AUSTIN". Austinchronicle. 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  1. Official website
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