Today we’d like to introduce you to Letha Brown.
Hi Letha, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Hi, I’m Letha Brown the founder of LethalScissors mens grooming center and a passionate men’s grooming specialist.
I’ve been doing hair since 2012, but my path here was anything but traditional. I started out at Tarleton State University, but college just wasn’t the right fit for me. Instead, I went to work and spent time figuring out what I truly wanted to do. Growing up, I was always into performing—singing, dancing, and, of course, doing my hair and makeup. It was such a big part of who I was that my parents and best friend suggested I try cosmetology school.
Honestly, I had no idea what to expect, but after touring a few schools, I enrolled at Regency Beauty Institute (which has since closed). I graduated thinking I’d be specializing in extensions, braiding, wigs, silk presses, highlights—you name it. But life had other plans.
Turns out, I didn’t love chatting for hours on end with clients, which made the traditional salon route tough. I started reaching out to classmates from cosmetology school and eventually found my way into men’s grooming—despite barely learning more than a basic fade in school. I applied at Sport Clips, and while it sometimes gets a bad wrap, it was the perfect place to start from scratch. The training and growth opportunities helped me quickly move up to manager within a year and a half and I worked for the Corporate stores in Austin and was afforded the opportunity to do some pretty cool things like going to Vegas for the annual conference.
Eventually, I moved to on to Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, closer to home—a big deal since I’m legally blind and don’t drive (yes, you read that right—I’m a legally blind barber, and yes, my clients love that!). Once again, I found myself managing within a year and a half. I loved my team and we had some fun times especially at team events like hockey and baseball games and holiday celebrations. we even went to the world bear and mustache championships which were held in Austin in 2017. Fun fact I cut one of the reigning champions! anyway I had no plans to leave… until COVID hit.
Like many, the pandemic flipped my world upside down. It forced me to rethink my priorities, especially around work-life balance. I went from a nonstop “work hard, play harder” mentality to suddenly having two months off. It was tough—but also transformative. The support I received from clients during that time was overwhelming and encouraging. Many even suggested I go out on my own. I was hesitant, unsure how it would work without being able to drive, but I started researching, touring spaces, and eventually took the leap.
The hardest part? Naming the studio. I’ve been called “Lethal Weapon” my whole life thanks to my name, so eventually “LethalScissors” just clicked and it stuck. I opened in August 2020, right after my birthday, and this year marks five years in business.
Running my own studio has completely changed the way I connect with clients. One-on-one appointments create space for real conversations. Over time, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for men’s mental health, and that’s become a core part of my mission. One client even gifted me a sign that says “Hairapist”—because let’s be real, the barber chair is where a lot of tea gets spilled!
I’m incredibly grateful for the clients who’ve supported me from day one. Without them, none of this would be possible. I’ve survived a pandemic, started a business, and found something I truly love. And every day, I strive to give that same love and support right back.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I dont think starting any business is smooth. You can be as prepared as possible but there will be things you learn along the way from things like forming your LLC to starting your own savings accounts, learning about taxes and how to market yourself. For me though being legally blind is the hardest. since I dont drive i have to plan everything strategically because i cant just run out and get things. i mean i can but it would be a very expensive trip. So being very organized with inventory and deadlines for taxes is crucial for me.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I specialize in mens grooming so i do everything from haircuts to beard detailing, facials, shaves, scalp treatments, and waxing.
I would say what sets me apart is my passion for helping men feel good about themselves. Men truly spend so little time on themselves that a good haircut can give them rockstar confidence!i think my skill and consultation set me apart and let me achieve that goal. I spend a good amount of time discussing my clients most and least favorite haircuts. expectations and goals for how long itll take to get them to the desired cut and style they want and discussing products so they know how to do their own hair at home. Everyone lobes how their hair looks in the chair but my goal is to make sure they can recreate that by themselves at home. one surprising thing about me is that i dont sell product. I want my clients hair to work for them and ive learned working in multiple shops that sometimes what the client needs i cant sell. I also love to give people cheaper options, obviously i love professional products and stand by them but things have to be functional for people and affordable. This is what has allowed me to build my clientele and keep clients coming back. I also make sure they know they can tell me they hate their hair because sometimes they do when a style doesnt look how they wanted and we as stylists need to be able to take criticism and build trusting report if we want people to come back.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
That i am legally blind. some clients know but alot dont. its always fun when i feel comfortable enough to slip it into conversation. the jokes never end! I can see up close hence why i can cut hair but seeing far distances (like past 5 ft) is hard so thats why i cant drive. shoutout to technology tho because i would have a different life if uber and lyft werent a thing.
Pricing:
- $45 for a Mens haircut
- $20 for beard/mustache trim
- $50 for a facial/shave
- $100 for the lethal package
- $15 for wax and scalp treatments
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lethalscissors.square.site/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lethalscissors/
Image Credits
Nicole Alvarado
Greg Anderson
