Bios
TORONTO & SOUTHAMPTON
Matt "Happy Daze" Ralph
Toront0 manager
Matt arrived in Toronto February 2018, he is originally from Tipperary but lived in Dublin for the past 10 years.
Matt is a seasoned professional, who has dedicated over 12 solid years as a barber and men's hair stylist. Matt's credentials include extensive training programs in both salons and barbershops across Ireland.
Matt brings passion and purpose to the art of barbering and we are proud to add more Irish flair to the shop. Nothing will phase Matt and he is on a mission to explore all of Toronto. Matt is a leader on the shop floor and on the football pitch. In 2022, Matt became the shop manager and has been running the shop in his MR way; Meaningful Respect.
Matt's H-factor is HAPPY, he will ensure you leave the shop looking sharp with a fresh smile.
Stephen “Hollywood” Murphy
Toront0 senior barber
At the age of 18, Stephen Murphy decided to pursue the art of barbering and studied at The Galligan College of Beauty and Hair in Dublin, Ireland. He then moved back to his home town of Clare to complete his apprenticeship. In 2017, Stephen moved to Toronto where he has been honing his craft. He worked at MODE hair studio for men for 5 years before venturing off on his own to offer barbering services from his home in Dovercourt Village.
Outside of barbering, Stephen is a huge football fan who not only watches every Liverpool match but also plays on a local Toronto team. Aside from watching EPL matches Stephen loves watching films. He goes to the movies once a week, sometimes twice, and he is the curator of a movie & television review page on instagram. If you don’t bump into Stephen at your local cinema you’ll catch him at a pro or amateur wrestling events dressed up as Bret Hart.
Stephen’s H factor is Hospitable as he welcomes everyone from all walks of life to sit in his chair.
Cian "The Pun-isher" Ryder
Toront0 senior barber
The Irish brotherhood has been reinforced on Harbord St. Cian rejoins the Mi Hermano Crew, with over 8 years of hairstyling and barbering experience. He executes all men’s hairstyles, using a balance of classic techniques with modern structure. His artistry with both shears and clippers create fashionable shapes and styles to compliment each individual’s lifestyle.
Cian has been featured in Ireland’s men’s fashion magazine (MFI) as one of the Top 20 Irish Barbers. Cian has continually been developing his hairstyling and barbering expertise by sharing the stage with Europe’s finest barbers. In 2018 Cian was invited to teach modern barbering techniques at The Great British Barber Bash held in Liverpool.
Always a good chat and laugh when you sit in his barber chair. Doesn't matter what the topic is; real estate,rugby,coffee,MMA, street fashion or the sun, he'll always find a bad pun!
Cian's H-factor is Hype, he’ll always be your hype man!
SEAN "jaman" jackman
toronto senior barber
Sean is originally from a small village in Kerry, Ireland. He began his barber apprenticeship program in 2017, where he covered all aspects of male grooming. Once he honed his scissor and clipper skills, he then began his barbering career in the bustling tourist town of Killarney.
Over the past 7 years in the hair industry, Sean has worked in Ireland’s busiest shops and has built a solid reputation amongst his fellow barbers and trusted clients. Sean has taken his notary skills outside the barbershop and has been involved in both male fashion and hair advertising segments as a hairstylist/barber.
When he’s not serving fresh cuts, Sean is a coffee aficionado who enjoys his travel mug on nature walks while listening to a wide range of music genre playlists. A devoted Arsenal FC supporter, who believes this could be the year the Gunner take their 14th league title.
Sean’s H-Factor is “Humorous” you have to laugh especially at yourself.
Edison "El jefe" Vargas
toronto & Southampton proprietor
Edison is the proud proprietor of Mi Hermano Barbershop Toronto & Southampton.
He has a B.A. in Mathematics for Commerce and worked 10 years within many sectors of the construction project management field before discovering his true passion.
In his pursuit to master the art of barbering, Edison converted his living room to a small barber station. He needed heads to cut so he started off by offering 10¢ haircuts in his local community.
After cutting at home for several months, Edison then apprenticed at a barbershop in Kensington to fine tune his scissor and fading techniques. In 2014, Edison brought his barbering skills back to the Junction and joined the team at Rod, Gun & Barbers. He spent a solid year at RG&B, where he gained the confidence to venture off on his own.
Mi Hermano Barbershop was established by shear passion in the fall of 2015. Edison will take care of you like a Brother and you can trust him like Mi Hermano.
Edison's H-factor is HUNGRY, he is hungry for life, hungry to thrive and food is his fuel.
Travis “don pepe” Maxwell
southampton barber
Travis Maxwell was born in Collingwood and in the fall of 2008 he moved to Bruce County.
Travis has always had a passion for art, from doodling in his notebooks during class as a kid, to creating his own paint and pencil pieces of art.
In 2020, his love for art shifted into the art of barbering so Travis began offering haircuts to friends and family. A year later, Travis was eager to pursue barbering as a career and enrolled at the London Beauty Academy. He studied styling techniques, advanced sculpture theories, along with the fundamentals of barbering. After completing Beauty school, Travis stayed in London and has been fine tuning his barber skills at a local London barbershop.
After a bad workplace accident in 2017, Travis was left as a partial amputee after losing part of his left thumb and part of his index finger. This has been a true character builder for Travis, and he has used it to fuel his determination to succeed in life. He has never let his disability prevent him doing anything, including providing all his clients with the best service as a dedicated and passionate barber.
Travis’ H-factor is Harmonious, he applies a well balanced blend of traditional and modern styles and techniques.
