The Chairmen | Cuts by A1

Every shop’s got that one barber — the one who lines up more than just your fade. That’s Cuts by A1.

Atlanta-born, shop-bred, and cool under pressure, A1’s the kind of man who can break down a zone defense, a bad breakup, and a tax strategy — all before your taper’s done.

He calls himself a “lifestyle technician,” which really means he’s part barber, part therapist, part hype man. Politicians, hustlers, and preachers all sit in his chair, and somehow, they all leave looking and thinking sharper.

When he’s not cutting, A1’s talking — not just barbershop gossip, but culture, business, and the kind of real-life perspective that doesn’t come with a filter. He’s got opinions on everything and fades cleaner than a bank audit.

1. What’s the wildest debate you’ve heard in your chair lately?
Man, this week? Who wins — Floyd vs. Crawford. You had grown men sweating like it was fight night. Half the shop yelling “Money Team,” the other half preaching “real boxer, real skill.” I just kept cutting — ‘cause whoever loses still gotta tip.

2. What do you think makes a good cut and a good conversation?
Same rules for both: sharp tools and no fear. You gotta come ready — no small talk, no halfway fades. If we’re talking, it’s about something that matters: your money, your woman, your hustle, your team. That’s the lineup.

3. What’s the secret to keeping your clients loyal?
Respect, consistency, and a little ego management. A man’s haircut is tied to his confidence. Mess up his fade, you mess up his day. Keep him sharp, and you become part of his story.

4. Who walks in with the best energy?
The dude who’s got something to say and somewhere to go. Doesn’t matter if he’s broke or balling — confidence and conversation beat cologne and chains every time.

5. What does “Swag Speak” mean to you?
It’s that unfiltered honesty that happens in the chair — the truth between the jokes. We talk legacy, we talk love, we talk life. It’s barbershop wisdom — just written down.