BARBERS
& STYLISTS

RYAN J. FORD

BARBER + OWNER

Ryan grew up in Woodstock and moved to Toronto in 1999 to pursue his passion for music. He spent the better part of a decade playing in various bands, recording records, and touring. Along with Ryan’s music career, he spent about 15 years working on and off in the restaurant industry as a bartender, waiter, and finally as a Sommelier.

Ryan always had an underlying passion for the hair industry, but it wasn’t until the resurgence of the Barbershop that he decided to take the plunge, making a massive career change at age 38. He landed an apprenticeship with Glassbox Barbershop in Toronto and acquired Education from Menspire, Ruger, and Three Education. After only 4 years in the industry, Ryan fulfilled his dream of opening up his own Barbershop. His goal at J.S. Ryan & Co. is to offer a unique and all-inclusive experience with an emphasis on quality.

RICHELLE ALLAN

BARBER + HAIRSTYLIST

Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Richelle completed her hairdressing education and worked as a stylist in her home province before moving to Ontario. While Richelle learned the basics in Calgary, she obtained a stronger fundamental background and mastered advanced precision cutting under her mentor and former employer, Aran Beattie.

Richelle was a hairstylist for over 12 years, working with colour and both men’s and women’s hair. Her fascination for men’s fashion and styling inspired her to shift her hairdressing focus to barbering. Richelle now works mainly with short hair, using geometric shapes and the combination of modern techniques & traditional cutting to create the perfect look. Much of Richelle’s barbering inspiration stems from the early 1900s-1950s, a time where barber culture was much more prominent.

JIMMY TRAVIS

BARBER

Jim (Jimmy) Travis, grew up in a small town outside of London, Ontario, and eventually moved to London in 1998 to pursue schooling at Fanshawe College for Industrial Design. He is currently an apprentice at J.S. Ryan & Co. as a barber who specializes in short haircuts. His attention to detail and precision makes him a great addition to the team.

Since his youth, Jimmy has always loved art, music, skateboarding, and the surrounding subculture. His goal as a barber is to incorporate this passion into his work. In addition to his career as a barber, Jimmy owns and operates “London Skateboard Co-op” with a group of his close friends. Here, he is responsible for the art department, purchasing, and planning and executing events. Jimmy is a very busy guy, but that’s the way he likes it!

JESSE FLEMING

BARBER

Jesse is the newest addition to our team. He began his apprenticeship with J.S. Ryan & Co. in September of 2021. He spent many years playing drums in various punk bands over the years, most recently ‘Grievances,’ and worked in kitchens as a cook and chef for Prince Albert’s diner and many of the Wolfe Brother’s restaurants.

Jesse always carries his great attitude with him and has developed quite a passion for our craft in such a short time. So keep your eyes open for bookings with Jesse. He is progressing very quickly and will be taking bookings in early 2022.

MIC TEEPLE

HAIRSTYLIST

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Michaela recently completed hairdressing school and began their apprenticeship with J.S. Ryan & Co. in July of 2022.

Michaela attended University and quickly realized it wasn't going to fulfill their creative passion. They decided to switch gears, leading them to a more creative outlet. Michaela's passion for hair combined with their warm, customer service approach make them an asset to our shop and we are excited to watch them grow with us.

What Michaela loves most about the craft is that hair is a key component to self-expression.

CARLOS JIMENEZ

BARBER

Born and raised in London, Carlos has spent his entire life here. While spending time working in retail, restaurants, and home renovations, he educated himself on the craft of Barbering using various online resources. His passion for hair grew over the last decade, leading him to the J.S. Ryan Academy.

While taking our beginners class, Carlos displayed great work ethic, attitude and a true passion for the craft, leading him to a job offer. His specialties are skin fades and urban style barbering. Having Latin American Heritage, Carlos is also fluent in Spanish.

CONTACT

350 Ridout St S
London, ON N6C 3Z5
Phone: 519 204 2055
Email: info@jsryanco.com
Instagram: @jsryanco

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