[PHOTOSTORY 3: ADITL] Routine of a Barber

 By: Jordan Cameron

Frantz Joseph, 43, prepares his barber shop for customers before opening for the day in Statesboro, Georgia. Frantz Joseph is a local master barber whose shop serves residents and visitors of the Statesboro community.

The entrance to Salon Solstice at 840 Buckhead Drive in Statesboro, Georgia. Frantz Joseph rents space inside the salon to operate his independent barber business.

The waiting area of Frantz Joseph’s barbershop, Chinnchilla Da Barber Man, inside Salon Solstice. Frantz Joseph named the business after his artist persona, Chinnchilla Da Barber Man, reflecting his passion for creating music in his spare time.

A hallway leading to Frantz Joseph’s barbershop inside Salon Solstice. Frantz Joseph shares the space with salon professionals and interacts with staff members as part of his daily routine.

Frantz Joseph enters his barbershop to begin the workday. Frantz Joseph typically works from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and provides haircuts for as many as 13 clients each day.

A QR code is displayed for clients to schedule appointments with Frantz Joseph. Frantz Joseph primarily uses the Booksy scheduling platform to manage appointment requests and organize availability throughout the week.

The barbershop workspace where Frantz Joseph provides haircuts. Frantz Joseph accepts payments through the Booksy app, and clients also have the option to pay in person with a debit card.

A poster hangs on the wall of Frantz Joseph’s barbershop. Frantz Joseph strives to create a positive atmosphere for clients and hopes each interaction leaves someone’s day a little brighter.

A ring light stands in the corner of Frantz Joseph’s barbershop. Frantz Joseph uses specialized equipment and an organized workspace to maintain precision during haircuts and keep his tools properly sanitized between clients.

Bins containing Frantz Joseph’s combs and brushes organized inside his barbershop. “Maintaining and organizing tools such as razors, sprays and brushes is the most important task to consistently do as a barber,” said Frantz Joseph.

Frantz Joseph selects a comb from his comb and brush bin while preparing for a client appointment. “Staying organized keeps the flow of my schedule going and also respects my clients’ time,” said Frantz Joseph.

Frantz Joseph sanitizes a razor blade between client appointments in his barbershop. Frantz Joseph has worked professionally as a master barber for five years and has been cutting hair for a total of 18 years.

Frantz Joseph uses a small toothbrush to clean a razor blade at his workstation. Frantz Joseph decided to pursue barbering after discovering a passion for it at a young age and enjoying the satisfaction clients expressed after receiving a haircut.

Frantz Joseph applies Andis Cool Care to a razor at his workstation. “Razors and thinning shears are my favorite tools to use throughout the day. I prefer to use Andis Cool Care when I’m cleaning them because it does a thorough job,” said Frantz Joseph.

Frantz Joseph puts on gloves before styling a client’s hair in his barbershop. “My favorite part of the day is when I hand a client a mirror after a haircut and see the smile on their face,” said Frantz Joseph.

A Sterilizer 209 sits on a counter inside Frantz Joseph’s barbershop. Frantz Joseph uses the device to disinfect his tools after each use and help prevent the spread of bacteria between clients.

Clumps of hair from a client’s haircut cover the floor of Frantz Joseph’s barbershop. Frantz Joseph values building relationships through conversation and says the role of a barber can sometimes feel similar to that of a therapist.

An EyeVac Professional vacuum sits inside Frantz Joseph’s barbershop. Frantz Joseph uses the device to quickly clean hair and dust from the floor by sweeping debris directly into the vacuum.

Frantz Joseph cleans the counters in his barbershop toward the end of his work day. “The biggest challenge that I face as a barber is working with children because they don’t usually like to sit still, and it can slow down my schedule,” said Frantz Joseph.

Frantz Joseph closes his barbershop at the end of the workday. Frantz Joseph believes clients are more likely to return when barbers take pride in maintaining their workspace and put care into every service they provide.