PRESTIGE BARBERSHOP — ASHLAND
DOWNTOWN PLAZA
Meet The Barbers
MARCUS HARDESTY
Shop Manager and Barber
Marcus is a driven Southern Oregon raised barber with a yearning to provide excellence. He began his career working for The Art of Shaving as a salesman, which pushed him to pursue a career in the hair industry. He’s a detail oriented, well rounded barber skilled in women’s short haircuts, vintage clipper cuts, fades and hot towel shaves. When he’s not in the shop, he enjoys hiking, performing in musicals and spending time with his wonderful partner.
Favorite Service to Perform: Men’s scissor cuts, fades and straight razor shaves.
Shelby Loper
Hair Stylist
Shelby has 7+ years of experience in the beauty industry, and has a primary focus in short hair styles. Barbering is her passion, she loves to do fades & haircuts with straight, clean lines. She has worked at several barber shops and most enjoys doing beard trims with a straight razor line-up. Outside of the barber world, Shelby enjoys a secondary passion as a Makeup Artist that takes her all over the country. Mixing these two things that she loves has been such a dream: makeup & traveling. On her days off she spends most of her time either traveling, enjoying a good beer with friends or adventuring with her dog Tipsy.
Favorite Service: Fade haircuts and beard trims with straight razor line-up.
Adrian Velazquez
Barber
Adrian is a Southern Oregon native who enjoys many of the outdoor activities our valley has to offer including hiking and exploring new areas. He approaches barbering with the goal of personally connecting with his clients while enhancing their appearance. When Adrian is not working, he enjoys getting together with friends and family, sharing an ice-cold beer, and further developing his drawing skills.
Favorite Services: Gentleman’s scissor cuts, fades and beard trims.
Downtown Plaza
In the Heart of Ashland, Oregon
Prestige carries on a 90-year-old barbering legacy in the heart of Ashland. We preserved the historical character and neighborhood vibe of the former Modern Barbershop while updating the business’ technology and payment systems for our clients’ comfort and convenience. Just steps from the Plaza and many of Ashland’s beloved bed-and-breakfasts, Prestige Downtown is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.