By Christina Rodriguez
Art of the Cut @ the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) with Les Levesque was a huge success! Les has been a licensed barber for almost 25 years. In an interview with Les, he told La Prensa, Inc. that he believes “Barbershops are a safe environment to decompress and get out of the routine of life.” He also said that he takes it “very seriously” when creating an environment where his customers feel safe physically and emotionally because he understands that people come to him not only to look better but more importantly to feel better.
To Les, a Barbershop is “a haven to regain your confidence,” especially when Barbershops have traditionally been where people gather and talk. According to Les, “There are deep traditions set, and people are looking for a place where they can leave different than they came in,” which he hopes to continue and provide. Les says, “Every barber has an opportunity to speak life into people,” and that “WE can impact their mental health in a positive way which in turn impacts our community.”
The Art of the Cut on Sunday, February 23, 2025, was a great example of the importance and beauty of barbershops. It highlighted the creativity of Barbershops, at an art museum, while also being used to unite people and produce positive and inclusive energy.
