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Toronto was excited as Shawn Desman returned for his most important performance. Behind the scenes, his trusted barber, Claudio Ferreira, ensured Shawn looked his best with a fresh, stylish haircut. Ready and confident, Shawn took the stage, delivering an unforgettable show, backed by the skill and support of his dedicated team. Toronto felt the love, and Shawn Desman delivered a performance the city will cherish for years.

Have you ever wondered how I started my barber career and where I first worked? This is my story of discovering my passion for barbering, the journey from my parents' basement to cutting celebrities' hair, and the amazing people I've met along the way.

I began my barber journey at 16 while still in high school and serving in the Canadian Military. The need for short, clean haircuts sparked my interest in barbering, and I started by cutting my friends' hair in my parents' basement. After high school, I attended cosmetology school while still in the army, which allowed me to graduate at 18 and dive into my passion full-time.

My first barbershop job was at Forum Barber Parlour in Toronto, run by Patrice Alexander. Even though I had never worked in a barbershop before, Patrice gave me a chance as an apprentice, and I learned invaluable customer skills and appreciated the appointment-based system he implemented.

While working there, I met Jmac, also known as Jason Macaraig, who was a celebrity barber cutting the hair of none other than Drake. Jmac became my mentor, and working with him opened up incredible opportunities, including my first celebrity encounter with J. Cole. Cutting J. Cole's hair backstage at a concert was a dream come true and a moment I'll never forget.

This story is a testament to following your passion, seizing opportunities, and the amazing journey that barbering has taken me on.

Ufc fighter Chris "The Action Man" Curtis, a skilled MMA fighter, recently won against Marc Andre Barriault with the help of a secret weapon - a fresh haircut from Claudio Ferreira, a barber in Toronto. Curtis mentioned Claudio Ferreira and credited him and Fade Room Barbershop for the new haircut on the MMA Hour show, which is hosted by Ariel Helwani on MMA Fighting.

Toronto barber Claudio Ferreira had the honor of cutting Jharrel Jerome’s hair for the world premiere of "Unstoppable" at the TIFF Toronto International Film Festival. The film, starring Jharrel Jerome alongside Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez, made the event particularly special, with Claudio ensuring Jharrel looked great for this occasion.

A Rising Star Matthew Rife is a name that is quickly rising in the comedy world. As an American comedian and actor, he has become well-known for his hilarious stand-up routines and performances in movies and television shows. But there’s something new and fresh about him that has caught the attention of his fans lately - his haircut.

Önder Doğan, known by his stage name Murda, recently brought his tour to Toronto, where Claudio Ferreira stepped in to provide sharp haircuts for him and his team. Known for his blend of hip-hop and R&B, Murda's confidence on stage was enhanced by Claudio. Murda showcasing the power of a great haircut in the public eye. Fresh cuts and fresh beats, a winning combo!