Veteran Master Barber and Shop Lead
Ben Violago, but better known as “B Smoov” in the barber industry, is a professional master barber with over 18 years of experience. Ben was born in Manila, Philippines, but was raised in the heart of San Francisco, where he learned all the tricks and trades at the age 13, and has never stopped cutting since. He started practicing on his own hair, which eventually led to cutting his school mates just as a hobby in middle school. It was in High School where Ben began his entrepreneurial journey, treating his trade as a small business, only to become the unnofficial barber for the rest of his time in High School. Not only did he cut the students, but as well as the principal, some of the staff members, and teachers. He pursued the art of Barbering as a professional career as soon as he completed high school. Ben is truly all passion, all heart, when it comes to being a barber. He is a highly detailed barber and a true visual artist. Ben aims to give each client a therapeutic and Authentic service, a lifestyle that he genuinely lives by. In 2021, Ben decided to bring his brand to fruition, properly naming his brand as Authentic Fades. His future career goal is to open his own barbershop, fittingly named Authentic Fades.
Ben enjoys being a father to his handsome Young King, Darius, and beautiful newly born Daughter, Bailey. He currently resides in Oakley with his admirable and growing Family.