About the barber Bishop

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Adrian Burney

A Fort Wayne, Indiana native currently residing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Adrian begun his journey as a barber at the age of 15 years old.

Adrian received his barber license in 2002 and later received his barber instructors license in 2013.

Adrian has operated in many roles within the beauty industry as a barber, barber instructor, barbershop owner and industry mentor.

Adrian diversified his skill set in 2013 by becoming a certified hair loss specialist through The American Hair Loss Council.

Adrian continues his hair loss education under the tutelage of Industry hair loss professionals.
Adrian currently serves the industry with professionalism in cutting hair, providing mentorship to beauty professionals, instructing across the nation on professionalism, proper haircutting techniques, and the correct way to install cranial prosthesis on those who are suffering from alopecia and male pattern baldness.

Adrian in 2019 became the founder of Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering a 501C3 Not for profit organization with the mission to “provide barbering education to at risk people so that they may become skilled barber professionals, self sufficient, and role models within their communities.”
Mended Arrows is raising funds and plans to open its doors in the summer of 2022.

What People Are Saying

“I was lost because nobody was taking the time with me. Mr. Burney single handedly changed my life.”

– Former Student –

"Men typically don't agree to being counseled in a traditional setting. The barbershop has become that new setting."

– Former Student –