Dallas Barber Elevates Cutting Techniques to Premium Prices

Dallas, October 7, 2025

News Summary

Ivan Salazar, a Dallas barber, has transformed his home-based haircutting beginnings into a thriving business at Common Good. Charging $150 for premium cuts, he attracts clients, including out-of-state visitors, through his captivating social media presence that emphasizes his strong Hispanic roots and high-quality services.

Dallas — A local Dallas barber who began cutting hair at home has built a paying clientele that includes out-of-state visitors and now charges for premium services that reach $150 for one of his signature cuts.

Key facts up front

This Dallas-based barber, Ivan Salazar, started cutting hair in his mom’s basement and now works at Common Good, a coffee shop and hair studio in Dallas. He has been a licensed barber for nine years and commands one of his signature service prices at $150. His business blends strong Hispanic roots with a large social media presence, which together help attract clients who sometimes travel from other states for a haircut.

Supporting details

Salazar’s professional profile is built on multiple elements: an early start cutting hair in high school, a steady nine-year licensing record, and content created across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok that has grown to nearly half a million followers. The social presence uses the handle identified by clients as “Ivan the Great”, and the content is a consistent part of how he markets availability and showcases techniques without relying on traditional salon advertising.

The barber operates within a dual-purpose space at Common Good in Dallas, which functions both as a coffee shop and as a hair studio. The setting emphasizes a relaxed, community-oriented approach rather than a formal salon-only environment. Salazar acknowledges that his haircut prices are among the higher end available locally, and he focuses on offering high perceived value through attention to detail, time spent with clients, and a signature cut service.

Client background and cultural context

Many elements of Salazar’s service reflect his personal and cultural background. He and clients who grew up in similar households describe haircuts as having been a luxury during their upbringing. Both Salazar and at least one long-term client come from traditional Mexican families, and Salazar actively incorporates celebration of his Hispanic heritage and cultural conversations into daily work with clients.

Salazar remembers his father working multiple jobs and credits a strong work ethic learned from family experience. That ethic translates into a practice of working extensive hours and prioritizing consistent service as a means to grow the business and justify higher price points.

How he developed his trade

Following an early pattern of cutting his own hair, Salazar began cutting friends’ hair in high school after they asked for cuts based on what they had seen him do. Growing up, he only received haircuts from his mom until he started cutting hair himself. Over time, he transitioned from informal, home-based work in his mom’s basement to a licensed career and a commercial workspace at Common Good in Dallas.

Business reach and reputation

Salazar’s combination of technique, presentation, and social media reach has resulted in a client list that includes local regulars and visitors who travel from out of state. The sizeable social media following—nearly half a million across platforms—serves both as a portfolio of work and as the primary driver for out-of-area clients looking for a specific stylist or signature cut.

Operational notes

• Location: Common Good, a coffee shop and hair studio in Dallas
• Licensing: Licensed barber for nine years
• Price point: Charges $150 for one of his signature cuts
• Social media: Content posted on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with nearly half a million followers

Background and broader context

The arc from informal, basement-based haircuts to a paid professional position reflects broader trends in personal services where social platforms amplify individual reputations. In Salazar’s case, the mix of cultural storytelling, visible technique, and strategic placement within a community-focused venue has enabled higher price points and a client base that values both craft and experience. The choice to operate inside a coffee shop/hair studio hybrid also signals a move toward experiential, lifestyle-oriented service spaces in urban areas.

Explicit fact list

For clarity and reference, the following factual statements are presented as reported:

• Barber Ivan Salazar started cutting hair in his mom’s basement.
• He now charges $150 for one of his signature cuts.
• Salazar works at Common Good, a coffee shop and hair studio in Dallas.
• He began cutting hair at a young age, starting in high school.
• Friends would request haircuts after seeing him cut his own hair.
• Salazar has been a licensed barber for nine years.
• His business is built on strong Hispanic roots and a large social media presence.
• His social media handle is “Ivan the Great,” as referenced by client Abraham Montano.
• Salazar creates content for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, boasting nearly half a million followers.
• Both Salazar and Montano shared how getting a haircut was considered a luxury during their upbringing.
• They both come from traditional Mexican families.
• Salazar celebrates his Hispanic heritage in his daily work, incorporating cultural conversations with clients.
• He remembers his father working multiple jobs and the strong work ethic he instilled in him.
• Salazar practices a strong work ethic, aiming to work as much as possible.
• Growing up, he only received haircuts from his mom until he started cutting hair himself.
• Some of Salazar’s clients travel from out of state for a haircut.
• He acknowledges that his haircuts are among the most expensive available, but he strives to offer high value to clients.

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