Today we’d like to introduce you to Black.
Hi Mathew & Gage, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Our friendship started in 2016 through a shared love of music and barbering. In 2021, alongside our creative partner, Sead, we founded MH BLVCK. We wanted to create a space that reflected who we were, where people could feel comfortable being themselves and enjoy spending time.
Since opening, a big part of our journey has been learning and growing as business owners and leaders. We’ve learned to take the losses with a grain of salt, take something from each experience, and celebrate the wins along the way.
We’re still growing, but the intention behind MH BLVCK remains the same: doing work we care about, building relationships, and creating an environment where both our team and our clients can be themselves.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It’s been anything but smooth, but it’s all been part of the journey. One of the biggest challenges has been learning how to balance being an owner, leader, mentor, and friend. Those roles overlap, and understanding where to set boundaries hasn’t always been easy.
There’s also the sacrifice of time with friends and family, or time for our own personal endeavors. Alongside that comes the weight of knowing our decisions affect the livelihoods of the people who work with us. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and we’re still learning how to navigate it as we grow.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
We specialize in creating custom, personalized haircuts. We stay on top of trends in hair and fashion, but our focus is always on making a look fit the individual, rather than the other way around.
We pride ourselves on being forever students. With over 10 years each in the industry, we still attend classes, challenge ourselves, and continue learning so we can grow alongside our team and improve the experience we give our clients.
What we’re most proud of is the community we’ve built. We think of MH BLVCK as individuality expressed through community and culture. Our clients come to share life with us and the people around them. We want them to feel seen, heard, and understood, and leave looking and feeling like the best versions of themselves. That personal connection, paired with the care we put into our craft, is what makes the experience ours.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Being willing to learn. We don’t assume that years in the industry or owning a business means we have everything figured out. We’re still students of our craft, of leadership, and of how to work with people.
That means listening to our clients and our team, being open to feedback, and taking responsibility when we get something wrong. Staying humble enough to learn has helped us grow, and it’s something we want to carry with us no matter how far we go.
Pricing:
- Haircut pricing varies by barber and service
- Current pricing is available at www.mhblvck.com through our online booking
- Beard and shave services are also available, with pricing listed online.
- Add-on services can be discussed with your barber during your visit
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Mhblvck.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mhblvck
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/mhblvck
