Barber Brigade

I started cutting hair when I was 15, initially for my younger brothers and friends. Later, during my time as a student, it became a side job, cutting hair for other students.

After completing a mandatory internship for my studies, it became clear to me that an office job wasn’t for me. I wanted something more hands-on and creative.

First from watching YouTube and once I knew I didn’t want a typical office career, I started looking for a barbershop where I could be trained and learn the craft of barbering.

After gaining experience working in a barbershop, I wanted to combine my passion for barbering with entrepreneurship. That’s when I came up with the idea for a mobile barbershop, allowing me to offer a unique service. Saving time of the customer and locate the van at a place were another barbershop is not.

I found an old fire truck on Marktplaats (a Dutch marketplace). As soon as I saw it, I knew this was the perfect vehicle for my mobile barbershop.

Since I had spent all my savings on the bus, I didn’t have any budget left for the renovation. To solve this, I started working as a carpenter’s assistant, where I learned from my colleagues how to do the renovations myself.

After trying several locations, I finally found my spot at the Zernike Campus. It immediately felt like the right place for my mobile barbershop. Zernike Campus has an energetic and entrepreneurial vibe that fits perfectly with the concept of a mobile barbershop. It’s a place where many young professionals and students gather, making it the ideal location.