Barber and owner
Company
Denny Moe’s Superstar Barbershop
Salary
Undisclosed
Location
Harlem, N.Y.
Education
Atlas Barber School
Master Barber Certification, 1995
“I’m a sucker for a smile. There’s nothing better than seeing someone look in the mirror and say, “Wow, that’s exactly what I wanted, thank you!” I live for that. That’s the gas that drives this old machine. ”
— Denny Moe
The Profession
How I Got Here
The Hardest Parts
The Best Parts
A Typical Day
Myths of the Profession
The Workplace
Advice for someone thinking about going into the field
Advice to My Younger Self
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