West Hollywood barber shop offers men hair cuts and therapy, calling it hairapy
Spike Eldib recently decided to formalize the supportive conversations that have long been happening in barbershops. He launched Hairapy.
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Born and raised in the LA area with two sisters, she always wanted to return home. Now, Kara lives in the Pasadena area with her husband, two children and English Mastiff. She also spends time volunteering with numerous youth sports programs, enjoys running and is fluent in American Sign Language.
Spike Eldib recently decided to formalize the supportive conversations that have long been happening in barbershops. He launched Hairapy.
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