We've partnered with the finest master barbers who take their craft seriously and believe in our vision.
Tito Santana
I’m Tito and I have a passion for design and creativity. I got in tune with my creative side as a young child, drawing and trying to replicate things that caught my attention. My passion for cutting hair started through that same love of wanting to design things as kid. I love working with people and making them look their best. I have over 20 years of experience and am very friendly, so if you care about looking your best, I am your guy.
Dennis, born in Brooklyn New York, is a young gent who started his barber journey doing self-haircuts that would attract friends to allow him to cultivate his skills. The Spark of Passion came from when he was just a little boy experiencing the barber world with his Dad who showed him the reality of the world. It made Dennis compassionate and drove him to help others not to just achieve their dreams but to help find their greatest potential within themselves. Dennis enjoys playing Chess reading up on philosophy and history, watching movies and trying to find new ways to learn and be innovative in the barber industry.
My name is Euclides “Yuke” for short. I was born in Boston Massachusetts, but have been in NYC for about 15 years. I started my journey here working the at the prestigious Frank's Chop Shop for about 10 years, which helped me grow my beautiful diverse following of clients. From Wall Street to street artists, I have an array of experience with all types of styles. I’ve also experienced working at Human Nature Barbershop located on the lively beautiful block of Orchard street, where young professionals, street artists and local natives all thrive. I’m a father of a beautiful 4 year old and In my spare time I like to spend time with her. I’m also into music production. I focus on hip hop and experimental vibes. I’ve been producing music just as long as I’ve been cutting hair. I’m into to learning and building my current skills to become the best human I can be. I’m excited and super grateful to be here working at Trim & Proper. I look forward to meeting new people and building great friendships!
Ben’s journey as a barber started in Syracuse, NY and has taken him around the world. Ben was immediately drawn to the transformative power of barbering. Not only could he be creative and social, but have the power to truly improve the lives of those who he touched. That passion took him abroad to England, Ireland, Netherlands and Canada - learning the best in styling techniques from each culture along the way. That journey culminated with Trim & Proper, where Ben was the founding barber. Ben pours his heart and soul into his work, bringing his full set of skills and life experience to each haircut. Whether his customer is interested in talking about hockey, Marvel, cooking or concerts - Ben is sure to have an lively opinion and interesting story to share.
Hi! Im Tess, I am a New York, born and bred, sassoon trained cutter, with a background in razor cuts, braids and art. From bombshell blowouts to spikey mullets, I want to help you feel and look your best! I am a full time women's hair stylist and currently training as a barbering student. Can't wait to hear from you!
Alice, a barber specialist for over 6 years in the industry, has been featured in magazines and as a runway stylist. He is ready to provide professional assistance for you and your haircuts needs. Alice specializes is tailored classic cuts, trending hairstyles and is a master of beard grooming. This talented individual has you covered.
Junior was raised and trained by a family of skilled Columbian barbers and has over 8 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in trendy haircuts, while also providing traditional haircuts and shaves. Junior looks to create a welcoming atmosphere for all clients and is proficient in all tools and techniques for any customer to achieve their desired look.
Alexes began cutting at the age of 13 in her aunt’s bathroom. What started out as volunteering to help with line ups ultimately changed her life. Finding something she enjoyed, she continued cutting hair for her family members. Although she was a full time student, she also became a full time barber, building a clientele with the students of SUNY Brockport, eventually making a name for herself and creating her own business. During the pandemic, she became a mobile barber, consisting of word of mouth and marketing. She believes that barbering is more than the job description. She enjoys beyond what the job entails, which includes containing a sense of community, developing personal relationships, as well as being an overall form of expression…her own personal therapy. She aims to further evolve her career as a barber in addition to expanding her clientele from different backgrounds and hopes to continue providing clients the experience of a lifetime.
Irvin’s parents are Ecuadorian and Columbian. He comes to us from Spain where he has spent the last nine years barbering and studying different hair styles. Irvin and his sister both started at a young age, honing their skills with their mother, who was also a hair stylist. Irvin’s specialties are skin fades and scissor haircuts.
Xavier Tirado is Trim & Proper’s Manager and a top barber when he gets a moment free! He has been a barber and professional manager for over 25 years. Before T&P he worked as a Barber at Art + Autonomy SoHo Salon. Prior to that, Xavier worked as a Barber Manager at Fellow Barber where he was the top-performing barber of the company’s East Coast locations. He has spent his career barbering, training, mentoring, and developing teams of barbers. Xavier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion & Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology. He is a native English speaker and is fluent in Spanish with conversational proficiency in Portuguese.