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MEETTheTEAM
Welcome to the Diverse Barberstudio team. Our multi-talented professionals pride themselves on mastering the latest cuts and styles, delivering exceptional service across all hair textures.
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OURStory
Next year, Diverse Barbershop celebrates 25 years of business in Kitchener-Waterloo. We invite you to explore our history and see how we have grown alongside our incredible hair community.

Diplomas (2000) and News paper article (2008)

Inside Loosenz barbershop (1999)

Loosenz business card (1998)

Diplomas (2000) and News paper article (2008)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
621 St.Clair West,Toronto, ON
1998-2002
Keven | Founder, Diverse Barber
Keven’s journey in barbering began 30 years ago as a hobby, cutting hair for friends and family. An entrepreneur at heart, he launched his very first business venture at just 16 years old, cutting hair during his high school lunch breaks. To back his passion with a firm grasp of business, Keven enrolled at George Brown College, graduating in 1998. He then spent 18 months refining his craft at Avola College of Hairstyling in Toronto, earning his government license in 2000. Throughout his post-secondary years, Keven apprenticed at and eventually managed one of downtown Toronto's most respected barbershops—a premier spot that regularly serviced the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Blue Jays and famous musicians and actors.
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DIVERSE BARBERSHOP
60 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON
2002-2017
Diverse Barbershop first opened its doors on June 5, 2002, establishing its roots in a vibrant downtown core. Operating entirely on a walk-in basis, the shop quickly grew from a local business into a lively community hub. It became a place defined by shared memories, where customers built connections over deep conversations, played Xbox video games, and patiently waited through two-hour lines just to get into a chair. After successfully navigating years of surrounding courthouse and LRT infrastructure construction, the shop ultimately closed a chapter and relocated to make way for a new condominium development.

Our first location inside in 2017.

First official photo shoot. Classic clippers with logo

Inside 1st Diverse Barbershop (2002)

Our first location inside in 2017.


Outside of 2nd Diverse Barbershop (2017)

Inside 2nd Diverse Barbershop

Branding T-shirt and clippers of 2nd diverse barbershop

Outside of 2nd Diverse Barbershop (2017)
DIVERSE BARBERSHOP
8 Jackson Ave, Kitchener, ON (2nd Location)
2017 - 2025
In June 2017, we moved to our second location. Situated just on the outskirts of downtown Kitchener, right off King Street, this chapter brought an exciting shift. We adapted to a more intimate, tucked-away space that offered the major bonus of plenty of parking. It was here that we introduced our highly successful hybrid model—combining the convenience of scheduled appointments with the flexibility of walk-in opportunities.

DIVERSE TEACH
Southwestern, Ontario
2018
Embracing a digital future, we have expanded our presence online
with a strong Instagram footprint. In line with this forward-thinking direction, Keven introduced Diverse Teach—a dedicated educational program designed to train industry professionals in the precise art of clipper education and modern barbering techniques.


Certification class Luxe Appeal Kitchener

Keven instructing first lesson at Control Hair

Diverse Teach 1 class Control hair !

Certification class Luxe Appeal Kitchener

Outside of Diverse Barber Studios (2025)

Outside of Diverse Barber Studios during the night (2025)

Inside of Diverse Barber Studios (2025)

Outside of Diverse Barber Studios (2025)
DIVERSE BARBER STUDIO
33 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON

2025 - Current
Opened in June 2025, our flagship studio is located in the heart of central Kitchener. Designed for high visibility, the space is situated directly on the LRT line with convenient parking available along Kent Avenue. Housed in a beautifully converted art gallery, this location seamlessly blends a historic creative space with a forward-thinking digital atmosphere, ensuring Diverse Barberstudio stands out from the rest.
OURHours
Saturday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
COME SIT IN
THE CHAIR.
Walk-ins or Appointments
Opening Hours
MONDAY
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
TUESDAY
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
THURSDAY
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
FRIDAY
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
SATURDAY
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUNDAY
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