{"id":5278,"date":"2024-07-08T11:01:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T11:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gallerysalonstudios.com\/?p=5278"},"modified":"2024-07-08T11:01:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T11:01:37","slug":"grays-journey-kindred-kuts-queer-barbershop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/nl\/blog\/2024\/07\/08\/grays-journey-kindred-kuts-queer-barbershop\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Kindred Kuts is all about creating a safe, inclusive space where everyone feels like family.&#8221; &#8211; Gray, Founder of Kindred Kuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet <strong>Gray<\/strong>, one of the first members of our Bilderdijkstraat community. As the visionary founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kindredkuts\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Kindred Kuts<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <strong>the first and only queer barbershop in the Netherlands<\/strong>, Gray has revolutionized the traditional barbershop experience. With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space where everyone feels like family, Gray&#8217;s innovative approach and dedication to community have made Kindred Kuts a sanctuary for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>What motivated you to create a queer-friendly barbershop in Amsterdam? What\u2019s the story behind the founding of your salon?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My inspiration behind Kindred Kuts came from <strong>my own need for a safe space in a barbershop<\/strong>. Before I cut my locks off, I had an undercut and would always go to barbershops. But I always felt uncomfortable there due to the toxic conversations. After moving here, I was looking for something that truly excited me. I found a barbershop owned by a Black woman from Curacao whose haircuts were amazing. She encouraged me to learn, and I fell in love with it immediately. Kindred Kuts was always at the back of my mind, and it was a development process of five years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><i> <\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s very inspiring. What\u2019s the story behind the name \u201cKindred Kuts\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe word &#8220;<strong>kindred<\/strong>&#8221; means people you\u2019re related to, like family. I wanted to center queer people in my space, creating a <strong>community<\/strong> where everyone feels like <strong>family<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a double meaning\u2014<strong>both community and comfort<\/strong>.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><i><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the philosophy or vision that drives your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a safe space is my main philosophy. Barbershops traditionally aren&#8217;t for women or queer people. <strong>My space is about reclaiming that space, making everyone feel safe and comfortable.<\/strong> We have a lot of straight clients who prefer deeper conversations over toxic masculinity. It&#8217;s about a community where <strong>everyone feels welcome<\/strong>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you overcome challenges as a Black queer individual in the barbershop industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/i><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s always an underlying theme of race and gender. People often make assumptions based on how I look. I&#8217;ve had to deal with people questioning my skills because I\u2019m a woman or because of my race. But I keep it moving and focus on my business, which draws the right people. Clients respect and appreciate what we offer.<\/span><\/em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you end up at Gallery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;During the pandemic, I was cutting clients\u2019 hair at their homes. A client told me about a beauty co-working space, and I reached out to Camiel. It was a critical decision because I needed to determine if I had enough clients to start my own business. It was nerve-wracking, but it worked out well. <strong>Gallery has been instrumental in growing my business. It would have been difficult to create my business without it.<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now, how do you stay connected with and support the queer community?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We host <strong>queer pampering events<\/strong>, offering massages, nails, and other services by queer entrepreneurs. We also participate in events where we cut hair for less fortunate people. <strong>It&#8217;s all about supporting the community in meaningful ways.<\/strong> These events are crucial for maintaining a sense of community and providing support.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your goals for the future of Kindred Kuts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Finding a bigger space is the immediate goal. I want to create a space for more community events. Long-term, I aim to franchise Kindred Kuts. I\u2019d like to step into an overseer role and establish Kindred Kuts in other locations. This way, I can ensure that more people have access to a safe and welcoming space.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>That sounds like an exciting plan. How has your team contributed to your success?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/i><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My team has been fantastic. <strong>Sjaq,<\/strong> who joined about two years ago, has been instrumental in helping me create more space in the business. She\u2019s fully booked now and doing great. <strong>Lauren<\/strong>, who joined more recently, has also been amazing. Having a strong team allows me to step back a bit and focus on growing the business. <strong>I couldn\u2019t have done it without them.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It sounds like you have a wonderful support system. Do you have any advice for other salon owners or those looking to start their own business?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/i><\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My advice would be to <strong>stay true to your vision and be prepared for challenges<\/strong>. It\u2019s important to create a space that reflects your values and supports your community. <strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to take risks and make changes when necessary.<\/strong> And most importantly, <strong>take care of yourself<\/strong> so that you can continue to give your best to your clients<\/span><\/em><b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>.<\/em>&#8220;<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you so much for sharing your story, Gray. Your journey and vision are truly inspiring.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Thank you for having me. It was great to share my story.<\/span><\/i><em><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you also want to become a salon owner? Download the step-by-step plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/nl\/your-salon\/\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>View the latest articles from the same category!<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Gray, one of the first members of our Bilderdijkstraat community. As the visionary founder of Kindred Kuts, the first and only queer barbershop in the Netherlands, Gray has revolutionized the traditional barbershop experience. 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