{"id":7303,"date":"2025-02-19T11:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gallerysalonstudios.com\/?p=7303"},"modified":"2025-02-20T11:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:30:55","slug":"duncan-kenneth-bailey-utrecht-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/nl\/blog\/2025\/02\/19\/duncan-kenneth-bailey-utrecht-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Passion in Barbering: An Interview with Duncan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Gallery, we love sharing the stories of passionate entrepreneurs in our community. 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I was a graphic designer for about a year and a half, but then the company I worked for nearly went bankrupt. I found myself unemployed and frustrated. One day, I was venting to my barber, and he asked me, &#8216;Have you ever thought about becoming a barber?&#8217; It was a bit of an awkward moment, but it planted the seed. I talked it over with my mum, and she made a good point\u2014it&#8217;s a skill that could always make me money, no matter what. So, I decided to give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, I wasn\u2019t sure. I even asked my barber, \u2018Does this guarantee me a five-day-a-week job?\u2019 He laughed and told me it depended on my grades and skill. That uncertainty made me hesitant, but once I gave it a shot, I fell in love with the craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When did you realize barbering was more than just a skill for you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duncan:<\/strong> The moment I finished my first real haircut on a client. The satisfaction was instant\u2014not just for the customer, but for me too. It reminded me of graphic design, in a way. The aesthetics, balance, and precision were all there, but now I was working with people. That\u2019s when it clicked, and I knew this was something I wanted to do long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also love the social aspect of it. You can really make someone\u2019s day with a good haircut. We always joke that you can destroy someone\u2019s self-confidence for a year with a bad haircut, so the responsibility is real! 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It messes with your sleep, it makes you overthink, but at the same time, the excitement keeps you going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7306\" style=\"width:282px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/www.gallerysalonstudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image1.jpeg 1878w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why did you choose Gallery?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duncan:<\/strong> I actually almost opened my shop inside a train museum in Utrecht. 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It feels like a place where I can truly grow my business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you keep your brand and space unique?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Duncan:<\/strong> I chose to use my full name for branding rather than something barber-specific. That way, if I ever pivot to another industry, I won\u2019t have to rebrand. And when it comes to my studio, I always tell people\u2014make it your own. Even if you\u2019re only in a space for a few years, invest in making it personal. It\u2019s the best form of advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love vintage aesthetics, so my space reflects that. I\u2019ve got old furniture, framed pictures, a bit of color\u2014it tells my story. When clients walk in, they get a sense of who I am. That\u2019s important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also believe in keeping things warm and inviting. 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