Youssef has worked on television show sets such as SNL, Jimmy Kimmel, The Ellen Show, Disney, VICE TV, CBS, CNN, and David Letterman as well as several Netflix series and televised award shows.
RIVERDALE, GA, November 18, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Youssef Barber has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Youssef was born in Egypt on January 6, 1989 and at the early age of 8 months old his parents moved to the United States. As an adolescent he developed a talent for cutting and styling hair. Upon turning 16, he apprenticed for a local barber and subsequently passed the State Board Examinations to receive a Master Barber License. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's Degree from Prince George's Community College.
After establishing himself in the industry for several years, Youssef opened Diamond Cuts Barber Studio in Atlanta, Georgia, through which he has developed a client list of high-profile celebrities, music artists and professional athletes. As an accomplished professional in his field, he developed a Curling Sponge based on an African technique to twist hair, which he modernized by attaching a sponge with groove patterns to a handheld brush. Additionally, Youssef invented a Multi-Clipper Charger that charges all cordless clippers.
Known for his Big Chops and Hair Transformations the social media sensation, Youssef Barber AKA "The Dread Butcher" has garnered hundreds of millions of views across the following platforms: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Currently, Youssef's shops employ 13 barbers and 2 stylists. It was most recently awarded GA Best Barbershop 2021 by GBJ. For his efforts over the years, he was presented with the Style Icon Award from Rolling Out Magazine and was named amongst the Top 50 Barbers in the United States for two consecutive years. He has also been recognized amongst the Top 10 Barbers in Atlanta and has competed in and won several barber competitions. In 2019 and 2021, Youssef's business was named as the Barbershop of the Year, and he personally received a Product of the Year Award.
As a well-respected professional, Youssef has also worked on television show sets such as SNL, Jimmy Kimmel, The Ellen Show, Disney, VICE TV, CBS, CNN, and David Letterman as well as several Netflix series and televised award shows. In addition, he has instructed numerous classes and panels throughout the United States and Virgin Islands. He was featured on an instructional DVD titled "Key To The Game" alongside some of the best barbers in the industry. Most notably, Youssef made his own instructional video called "SEF Explanatory Methods".
Throughout the course of his career, Youssef has attributed his professional success to his self-taught skills. He has worked diligently to expand his knowledge by attending hair shows and advancing his education in his field. Looking forward to the future, he hopes to eventually retire and continue to cultivate and curate his line of products.
Social Media: FB x IG x Tiktok: @youssefbarber
Website: www.curlsponge.com
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