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A headshot of Kori the barber and owner in his studio.

About Kori

​Hi, I’m Kori and I grew up in Mission Viejo, where my passion for cutting men’s hair began while attending Trabuco Hills High School. My first experience was one summer when my friends wanted their heads shaved, so I used my mom’s dog clippers to cut their hair, and I found it satisfying. Inspired by that, I started buying equipment and binge-watching YouTube haircut tutorials, quickly expanding my clientele and skill by cutting hair for friends and family in my garage during high school.

Kori the barber is giving a haircut.

I took my interest to the next level by enrolling in cosmetology school through a Regional Occupational Program during my junior year and obtained both my cosmetology and barber licenses by the time I graduated high school. Seeking a new adventure, I moved from Orange County to Hollywood with the dream of seeing my name in movie credits, styling hair on set. However, I realized the city life wasn’t for me, so I moved back to Orange County to grow my career while earning my bachelor’s degree at UCI and taking on clients in Foothill Ranch, Irvine, and finally Newport Beach.

 

In July 2019, I opened my own hair studio in Newport Beach, designing a custom, solo environment for clients as an alternative to public salons. During COVID, I persevered through unprecedented challenges and continued building my business, strengthening client relationships and cultivating a large, loyal following of repeat clients. My commitment to personalized service, consistency, and quality helped my studio flourish and established a strong foundation of trust and long-term client loyalty.

Kori performing a mobile barbe home visit.

More recently, I created my own hair product line called Kori Kane — an unscented, matte-finish styling product made with simple, high-quality ingredients suitable for both men and women. My goal with Kori Kane is to offer a clean, versatile product that enhances your natural style without unnecessary additives or strong fragrances. It's a problem solver for flat hair by adding texture and lift.

Kori Kane hair paste

As my business has grown, so has my commitment to meeting my clients where they are. To provide the ultimate level of convenience, I am now offering concierge home haircuts. I understand that time is valuable and your privacy is paramount. By bringing professional, haircut techniques directly to your home, I provide a seamless hair experience that fits perfectly into your day. I arrive fully equipped with everything needed to transform your space into a private studio. My process is discreet and meticulous; I handle the entire setup and cleanup, ensuring that no trace is left behind - just a perfect haircut.

Concierge home haircut in orange county, ca.

​​​Education

  • Athena College Of  Beauty 1600 hours - Laguna Hills, CA

  • California Beauty Academy 400 hours - Orange, CA

  • Paul Mitchell Men's Advanced Cutting Course - Costa Mesa, CA

  • University of California Irvine - History Major with Political Science Minor (Cold War focus)

 

Licenses​

  • California Board Barber License #88143

  • California Board Cosmetology License #535011

 

Certifications​​

  • Master Barber - American Barber Association

  • Barbicide Certification

  • Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI)

  • Better Business Bureau Approved

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Specialty Styles

  • Business Professional

  • Executive Contour

  • Ivy League 

  • Crew Cut

  • Old Money​​​​​​​

  • Classic Styles

  • Gentlemens 

  • Scissor Haircuts

"Be a Ralph Lauren man"

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Interests

  • Hiking

  • Travel

  • Longevity Health

  • Family Time

  • Entrepreneurship

  • AI Research

  • Golf

  • Paintball

  • LinkedIn
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