The story of origin
Every superhero has a story of origin. For Henry Mahiyo, it didn't start with an accident in the lab, but a 13-year-old got too many bad haircuts.
“I was tired of the barber being ruined so I took my dad's clipper and started cutting my own hair,” Mahyoa said.
What began as frustration turned into a career and a superpower.
Barber
Mahyor, also known as a barber, began cutting his hair professionally in 2018.
“I remember cutting a client, and we were kidding, and he said, 'Man, you look like an Iron Man doing that,” Mahyor said. “We came up with the name of a superhero and the barber guy.”
With his cape and mask, he tries to give everyone more than trim or fresh fade, but he's confident in his fit.
“The message behind Barberman is that he wants to honestly make people feel good about themselves,” Mahyor said. “He also wants to encourage others to pursue their passions and use gifted Gods to influence the world.”
Turn his struggle into lessons
Mahiyo experienced difficulties in 2022 that had lasting impact on his mental health.
“I lost my grandmother. I was experiencing a divorce. One of my clients died in a car accident two days before I cut his hair. “I had a mental breakdown and had to leave work early. I remember going home and feeling really sad and depressed. And I realized I needed some help, so it was my first time pursuing therapy.
Mahyor tries to build confidence in others by sharing his own story.
“I feel deeper than giving someone a nice haircut,” Mahyoa said. “We'll help someone feel more confident about themselves and talk about their days and everything.”
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