Hourglass Barbershop

Spring has sprung 🌺 ⏳💈

ELIEL MEMBRENO - Barber⏳💈

• Nickname: El

• Experience:
6 years

• Specialties:
Fades/Tapers & Lineups

• Tools of Choice:
JRL

• Vibe in the Chair:
Relaxing/Peaceful

• Favourite thing about Cutting Hair:
Changing someone’s appearance & seeing their confidence raise

• Music Preference While Cutting:
Afrobeats & Reggaeton

𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗠 - 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿/𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 ⏳💈

Spending the last 4 years in the industry refining my craft, blending modern cutting techniques, classic barbering, and contemporary hairstyling to create looks that bring structure and personality together.

🔸 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿
There were nights I questioned if I was good enough. Days when I felt misunderstood for wanting something different. But I kept showing up, kept learning, kept growing. Every time I make someone feel confident again, I know I’m doing the work I was meant to do. Cutting hair allows me to make a meaningful contribution to people’s lives. It’s about the energy, the stories, and creating impact.

🔸 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆
When you pour your heart into a craft, it becomes more than a service. To me, barbering is about presence, intention and connection. It’s about creating a space where someone can feel seen and safe. You start to realize people aren’t just coming in for the cut. They’re coming in to be heard, to breathe, and to feel human again.

🔸 𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺…
There was a time I was scared to take the leap. I knew what I loved, but I feared what others might think. But choosing to follow this path changed everything. It gave me purpose, clarity, and the ability to inspire others to do the same. If something lights a fire in you, don’t ignore it. The world doesn’t need more people playing it safe - it needs more people willing to build a life that’s true to them.

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STEFAN ALI - Founder/Owner/Barber ⏳💈

•Nickname: Cutty

•Heritage: 🇹🇹

•Language(s): English

•Experience:
9 years in professional barbering (Toronto & Niagara)
BarberCon Expo LA 2018
academy MTL 2021
Background in Banking & Business Economics

•Signature Style:
Skin fades & tapers
Clean, sharp, modern cuts with attention to detail.
Short/Medium Length

•Specialties:
Beard sculpting & hot towel shaves
Precision straight blade line-ups
Blurry blends
All hair types & textures

•Tools of Choice:
BabylissPRO

• Current Favourite Product:
Dry Clay

•Vibe in the Chair:
Laid-back, good convo, therapeutic, always professional

•Barber Philosophy:
“Every cut is a first impression - make it count”

• Favourite thing about Cutting Hair:
Tapping into creativity while building connections & boosting confidence/self-esteem

•Music Preference While Cutting:
Chill Hip/Hop R&B, lo-fi beats

•Client Tip:
Keep your cut fresh - brush/comb daily, moisturize your scalp, and don’t skip shape-ups

•Fun Fact:
Originally started cutting in high school;
self cuts & cutting friends.
Quit a career in banking in 2015 to turn hustle into purpose

• Advice to young Entrepreneurs:
Money shouldn’t be your main motive, allow your passion drive you and the funds will follow. Bet on yourself, build your network & innovate.
It won’t be a smooth process; Stay consistent, disciplined, resilient & find your muse - it all starts with a vision - Talk less, Do more

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More than a Trend ⏳

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script logo wall art crafted by: .rugs

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

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Self-care Specialists ⏳💈

📍5 JAMES ST.

*we’re thankful to be FULLY BOOKED heading in to the long weekend*
keep an eye out on our stories for updates on potential last minute openings 🙏🏽

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Save your seat 💺

ONLINE BOOKING available through the link in bio ⏳

NATURAL SOY WAX CANDLE 🕯️
Hand Poured in Niagara

A ‘scent’imental gift for the Holidays 🎄✨

BLUE MOUNTAIN GETAWAY
• orange zest
• violet leaf
• winter cedarwood

HOLIDAY VALLEY HILLS
• cinnamon bark
• clove leaf
• sweet amber

*ltd time scents*
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10oz (also available in 4oz)
35+hrs burn time
bamboo candle lid
cotton flat braid wick

*Available for purchase in shop or via DM*