Hairsmith

  • US$1,300.00
    raised of $4,000.00 goal goal
32% Funded
22 Donors
Raised offline: $70.00
Total: $1,370.00

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities

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I have been doing hair for ten years and my journey has brought me to a very exciting place- I have the opportunity to own my own shop and revive a beloved neighborhood barber shop at the same time.

My hair shop is called Hairsmith, and the location is in the former Frank's Barber Shop. Frank's was founded in 1930 and was owned/operated by brothers Frank and Tony Crisafio. Tony the Barber, as he was known in town, cut hair here until he was 95 years old. At the time of Tony's passing in 2014, Frank's was the second-longest running business on Penn Ave in Lawrenceville. The space is very intimate and has a great vibe and I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the art of smart hair in this historic Pittsburgh location.

Because this opportunity was presented to me so suddenly, I am going to need a little bit of financial help. As a single, working class mum I am on a bit of a tight budget.

The money I raise will be used for some well-needed renovations i.e. new floor, plaster and paint, plumbing updates, new light fixtures, and equipment. I do plan to keep the elements that give the space it's character i.e Tony's mirrors and cabinetry that remain, the tile and woodwork that remain, etc.

I am very excited about creating a great space where I can continue my craft and offer something to my community. Thank you for reading about my project and considering donating to Hairsmith. Cheers, everyone!

Rewards

One free bang trim or nape trim in the new shop

2 Backers

One free scalp treatment in the new shop

5 Backers

One free Olaplex treatment in the new shop

2 Backers

Organizer

Donors

$25.00
  • Adam Kuhn
  • Donated on Dec 04, 2015
$25.00
  • Sarah Aerni
  • Donated on Dec 02, 2015
  • Love you too, Brandy! I especially love your entepreneural spirit!!

$50.00
Nov 11

Paint is up...

Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 09:06 pm

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Nov 10

Finishing the floors

Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 12:26 pm

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Oct 28

Floors...

Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 12:30 pm

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Oct 22

More work done...

Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 07:21 pm

More loose plaster gone, 5 layers of vinyl floor gone!, and more of the brick wall exposed...

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Oct 15

Keys!

Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 04:15 pm

Thanks to some lovely members of my community, I have raised enough money to complete step one- getting the keys! And to start step two- renovating. Thank you, friends, for your support and generosity. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of Hairsmith...

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Donors & Comments

22 donors
$25.00
  • Adam Kuhn
  • Donated on Dec 04, 2015
$25.00
  • Sarah Aerni
  • Donated on Dec 02, 2015
  • Love you too, Brandy! I especially love your entepreneural spirit!!

$50.00
  • Sarah Snyder
  • Donated on Nov 22, 2015
  • Congrats Brand!

$50.00
  • Sara Zullo
  • Donated on Nov 11, 2015
$56.00
$100.00
  • Françoise Monteilhet
  • Donated on Nov 10, 2015
  • Good luck !

$50.00
  • Jess Jordan
  • Donated on Oct 15, 2015
  • I am so happy for you! You deserve this. Can't wait to check out your new place!

$50.00
  • Benjamin Rosenthal
  • Donated on Oct 12, 2015
$25.00
  • Michelle Kienholz
  • Donated on Oct 11, 2015
  • Good luck, Brandy! (but I know you can do this) Looking forward to my first cut in Lawrenceville!

$100.00
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Followers

9 followers
meg stiles
Julie Crisafio
Michelle Kienholz
Todd Pander
Elisabeth Orr
Kimberly Laverick
Devin Weiner
Luann Pildner
Michelle Riordan
US$1,300.00
raised of $4,000.00 goal
32% Funded
22 Donors
Raised offline: $70.00
Total: $1,370.00

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities