From left, Richmond Clark, Tyson Hennis and Charlie Dundas cut hair at Unique Hair and Ink.
What’s the buzz Four area barbers fill in style gaps
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By Jane Turpin Moore | Photos by Pat Christman
n a lather about Junior’s shaggy locks as the school picture date rapidly approaches? Never fear — Mankato’s barbers are here. They’re well-trained, experienced and primed to cut any which way their customers prefer. Classic comb-over? They’ve got you covered. Low, medium or high fade? It’s made in the shade with these pros. Need a perm for a stylin’ curly top? Just say the word. Mad for a mullet? They’ll make it yours. Need knowledgeable hands to manage your biracial locks? Look no further than the streets of Mankato. Four barbers, representing locally owned barbershops, buzzed about their businesses and backgrounds — and the “mane” benefits of being a barber. 16 • AUGUST 2021 • MANKATO MAGAZINE
Unique Hair & Ink
Former high school athlete Charlie Dundas knew he liked to work with his hands — and that he probably wasn’t cut out for collegiate academics. “My grades weren’t there for college, and I wasn’t interested in four more years of school,” said Dundas. “But I was cutting my own hair during my senior year (at Mankato West). “There weren’t too many barbers here who could cut and line up my hair — basically, there was a lack of providers for people with hair like mine,” said Dundas, who is biracial. Contemplating his post-secondary plans, Dundas and his mom researched various trades and he landed on barbering.
