Brian Jones

Professional Barber

Brian Jones is a professional barber based in Memphis, TN. With nearly 10 years of experience, Brian has been cutting hair since he was 15. He specializes in transforming African American men's and women’s haircuts, specifically hairline restorations on clients with light corners, thinning spots, and improper lining from previous barbers. Known as @wheathead_ on social media, he organically grew his following to over 122K. Brian also prioritizes character-building conversations with his clients to improve his community.

Professional Achievements

  • Began his career as an NBA barber in 2021, becoming the personal barber of the late Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke
  • Has since served NBA players Jaden McDaniels, Jaylen Nowell, Nathan Knight, Mason Jones, Mitchell Robinson, and Buddy Hield, as well as NFL Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chidobe Awuzie and celebrity hairstylist Kellon Deryck, renowned for his work with Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Megan Thee Stallion
  • A haircut transformation video of his surpassed 1M views in November 2021, marking a pivotal moment in the growth of his business

Certifications & Organizations

  • Master Barber License of Tennessee

Favorite Piece of Advice

  • Love the hair God gave you. It may not be where you want it to be, or it may not look the way you’d like, but if you don’t learn to love it, you’ll never take the necessary steps to care for it, improve it, and truly make it your own.
  • Stay consistent with maintenance. Part of loving and appreciating your hair is keeping it clean, healthy, and well-maintained. Create a routine that includes a wash day, a haircut day, and—if you wear longer hairstyles—a retwist day. Also, develop a daily or nightly routine for moisturizing and applying oils to keep your hair and scalp healthy.
  • Appreciate your hair while you have it. The reality is that, as we get older, many of us will experience some degree of hair loss. That’s why it’s important to take care of your hair now. Enjoy it while you have it, and don’t be afraid to take pictures and videos along the way. Nothing in life is guaranteed, and for many people, a full head of hair is one of those things we shouldn’t take for granted.

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Forum Comments (2)

How do you braid your own hair?
I agree. Some people have a god-given talent for braids, but most people will either need to develop the talent via a long-term struggle or go see a professional.
How much should you tip for a haircut?
For me personally, barbers have to work for the tip. I base my tip on how good the service was, how comfortable I was in the shop, and if I had a nice conversation.

From there, if I'm going to tip, I'm going to give an amount that's going to boost a barber's spirits for the day and let them know they really did a great job.

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What Causes An Uneven Hairline & How Can You Fix It?

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