Mark-Jason Solofa, Men's Grooming (Berkeley) 

Al is a second generation groomer, in that his mother was a successful hairdresser in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years. After spending many years already working in other service-related industries (including several in Executive Protection for Kaiser Permanente's senior leadership team), Al soon realized that growing up in the hair industry had him wanting to make a greater impact somehow to those living in his community. As a husband and father of two young boys, Al knew right away that his calling was to better influence men of all ages as a Barber. After receiving his California State Barber License, Al completed a four month advanced Apprenticeship under Mark-Jason Solofa, and we feel very fortunate to have him in the Parlor.

Charlie joins the Parlor team bringing with him a very diverse background. He has pursued acting and trained in the Meisner technique of acting in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He also studied Fire technology, completing the Firefighter Academy at Chabot College, and is a Certified Firefighter and EMT by the State of California. But it was his life long interests in art and cutting hair (developed over the years from cutting his own hair and those of his family, friends and colleagues throughout the years) that inspired him to pursue a career in Barbering. His experience in past career paths give him a great sense of community and service to others, which undoubtedly will serve him immensely as a Barber, not to mention the clients who will sit in his chair. Charlier completed his in-house Advance Apprenticeship under Mark-Jason Solofa.

Chris is a Bay Area native, born and raised in Alameda.   After serving in the Army for five years in Field Artillery as a Tactical Data Systems Specialist, Chris was in search of a new career that would continue to challenge him, that would give him a creative outlet, and more importantly, that would allow him to spend more time with his wife and their new born son. Now as a licensed Barber, Chris joins the Parlor team and brings with him a dedication to serving others, while enjoying the process of making connections with his clients (a true testament of being a service oriented Barber in a day and age where building relationships with clients is almost a lost art).

Beto is an East Bay native who has been a licensed Barber since 2017. He is a second generation Barber, behind his Grandfather who found his passion and calling for Barbering back in Mexico. Beto is inspired by the classic hairstyles of the Pachuco me’s styles of the 1940’s and 1950’s, and he has worked at some of Oakland’s most reputable Barbershops as well.

As a recently licensed Barber, Asher has been cutting hair since he was 17, and realized early that he had a passion for helping others look their best. As a US Army Veteran, Asher joins the Team after working in Southern California, bringing with him a diverse background of both Cosmetology and Barbering (though he draws inspiration from classic Barbering styles and techniques).

Mark-Jason Solofa is widely considered within the Barbering community at large as a Traditional Barber striving to uphold the prestige and integrity of the Trade. His passion for his craft is evident as he serves the grooming needs of his valued clients.

Tristan is an East Bay area native who has been a licensed Barber since 2014, but his interest in the Trade goes back to 2009 after visiting one of Southern California’s most prominent Traditional Barbershops. A Barber with classic training, Tristan brings a wealth of experience after honing his craft at some of San Francisco’s and Oakland’s most reputable Barbershops. Whether it’s a classic gentleman’s haircut, a rockabilly style, or something with a more contemporary appeal, Tristan’s diverse skillsets are sure to deliver.