Thursday, May 17, 2012

Nelson Brown, Barber profile

         Nelson Brown is a man of his principles and morals, no more and no less. The local barber at Diversity Cuts, previously located in OSU's Memorial Union, has since moved to 11th and Van Buren Ave.
          Nelson has been cutting, trimming, and styling hair in Corvallis for 10 years now, but his experience in this field dates much longer than that, and it really does show through his quality.
          Back in the day barber shops used to be a place of safety and freedom, but like most things in this world, these shops have been industrialized to perform haircuts faster. You used to be able to shoot the breeze with your barber and neither them nor you would ever have to worry about what was discussed, no matter how controversial or sensitive the topic. Now your lucky if can get the person cutting your hair to say anymore than "So what do you want?" Nelson distances himself from that notion and he'll be the first one to tell you that.
          When you first walk in your senses are almost overwhelmed. Immediately, what you might mistake to be a white wolf trots right to you with a friendly greeting. If you somehow manage to walk out of the shop without any of your hair on you this dog will be sure to fix that with some of its own. If this amiable canine isn't enough to make you feel comfortable then the music is sure to. Nelson's own personal music library consists of anything ranging from Led Zepplin, 2Pac, to some good ol' fashion James Brown, whatever you want hes got it, and that's just his music.
          Nelson's upbringing was far from easy, raised in a foster home with several brothers and sisters, Brown learned quickly that race was nothing but a color. "I grew up with just about every skin color under the sun, my father taught me to respect everyone and everything unless they gave you a reason otherwise and I still hold that true to this day." Brown went on to say,"With so many different types of races under that roof we all learned how to cut each others hair, that's why I can cut anything that walks through that door."
          A regular customer, Jeff Russell, had nothing but praise to give to the talented barber and his establishment.
          "A barber shop should be a place where you can shoot the s*** with your friends, barber, and other customers. [You can] talk about your old lady and the problems she's giving you or how the governments screwing us over. Doesn't matter everyone has something to contribute."

          Many were disappointed to see Nelson relocate from his campus shop but many felt that his location was inhibiting him from doing what he wanted to do in his shop. Matt King was one such individual.
          "Some people just can't handle the rawness of a classic barber shop. People swear and might say some things that you don't agree with, but that's what it's all about!"
          If you haven't had the chance to stop by this classic barber shop, anyone of Diversity Cuts' customers will encourage you to stop by for a chat and one of the cleanest cuts in town.

At a Glance
Nelson Brown, Barber, Diversity Cuts
Diversity Cuts' Facebook page
Located at 11th and Van Buren Ave Corvallis, OR 97330, across from the Rice 'n' Spice market
Call in to make an appointment to avoid the wait at (541) 908-3272
Price is $15-$20 or go in on Tuesdays for a discount at $10, with tip of course

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