During his 17 years as a stylist, Severn has refined his specialty for men's clipper work and barber cuts. He also cuts women’s hair, and likes texture and strong shapes. "The sign of a good haircut is when people on the street ask you where you got it," he says. He studied with various top salons including Vidal Sassoon, and has participated in fashion shows including Chicago Fashion and the Art Institute graduate fashion show. 

What does your job entail? On the surface, I provide a service to my clients. Below that, there is a well-developed dialogue between my clients and me. As a stylist I fulfill many roles to people- friend, confidant and consultant, to name a few.

Where did you grow up? On a farm outside of Chicago.

What is the one special thing that everyone should know about working at Maxine? Though we are a big salon with an international reputation, we are really very down to earth and focused on our craft. 

What is your hair specialty? My focus has been on barbering for most of my career and so I’ve earned a reputation for doing men’s haircutting. 

What is your favorite cut, style and/or color to do? I love a challenge and especially one where I get to demonstrate my mastering of a skill- anything that involves geometry and/or fading. Giving someone a tight fade is exhilarating.

What do you do in your free time? I am a part-time student and a partially full-time couch potato.

Favorite restaurant? In my neighborhood, Lakeview, there is a great American bistro called Wood.

What is the hair care product you cannot live without? I often use smoothing oil in my beard. It adds some sheen and keeps everything moisturized.  

Severn's haircuts are $80.00

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