Young woman from Acre opens inclusive barbershop in Rio Branco with focus on welcoming clients
Nina Esthefany Felix, 21, is preparing to open a business in Rio Branco (AC) that serves men, women, and LGBTQIAPN+ individuals, offering aesthetic services and a social environment.
In Rio Branco, in the state of Acre, young Nina Esthefany Felix, 21 years old, is about to inaugurate her own barbershop with a proposal that seeks to break traditional barriers in the sector. The venture was born from her personal difficulty in finding spaces where she felt welcomed, transforming this experience into an entrepreneurship project focused on inclusion.
The idea began to take shape when Nina lived in Ariquemes, in Rondônia, after noticing that the salons she frequented had a predominantly male profile. It was there that she came into contact with the profession: a local barber offered her a training course for the amount of R$ 1,800, which sparked her professional interest.
The new establishment intends to serve men and women, including LGBTQIAPN+ people, without embarrassment. In addition to traditional cuts, the offerings will include beard care, eyebrow shaping, and the sale of hair products. The physical structure is also differentiated, planned to promote socializing with elements such as billiards, television, video games, and a space inspired by a pub.
Nina highlights that service will be personalized and humanized, respecting each client's preferences. She notes that many women prefer cuts made only with scissors, a demand she identified during her own experiences in the market. The goal is to offer a delicate service adapted to individual needs.
Despite the enthusiasm, the young woman recognizes the initial challenges. She is still in a learning phase, performing free cuts on models to refine techniques. Nina admits that some clients show a preference for male professionals, but believes that the quality of work is the key to winning respect and overcoming possible prejudices.
For those working in barbering, this case illustrates a trend of diversification of clientele and technical staff. Nina's proposal not only expands the target audience but also redefines the salon experience, prioritizing emotional comfort and female representation in a market historically dominated by men.
BarberRicci newsroom, with information from ContilNet.