Over the course of the month, we will be spotlighting the winners of Beauty Launchpad’s 25 Under 50K for 2022.
Here, you will get to know Wes Staucet. Staucet is a barber at Roots Barber Co in New York. In his Q&A, you will learn his favorite hair trends, a fun fact about him, his proudest accomplishment and more.
Beauty Launchpad (BLP): What is a fun fact about you?
Wes Staucet (WS): I used to be the director of admissions of a college for 10 years.
BLP: What is your proudest accomplishment?
WS: Raising my two great boys with my beautiful wife and being able to provide for them.
BLP: What is your current favorite hairstyle trend?
WS: Crop
BLP: What is a hair tip you have for fellow professionals?
WS: Always be humble, passionate and never stop learning.
BLP: What inspires you?
WS: Art, creativity and my family.
BLP: What do you love about your work?
WS: Making people feel good about themselves.
BLP: What motivates you about this industry?
WS: Being able to enjoy what I do while making a great living doing it.
BLP: What is a professional goal you have for yourself?
WS: Eventually being able to cross over and do any length of hair.
BLP: Who is a role model you have in the industry?
WS: Alan Beak.
To see our full spread for this year’s 25 Under 50K recipients, you can read Beauty Launchpad's November/December 2022 digital magazine.
