ABOUT US

Route 1 Barbershop & Shave Parlour is a Veteran owned and operated shop with a classic barbershop feel.

The idea of owning a shop started with a desire to give back to community and to those who do so much for us.

Chad

Chad, the owner is a 22 year Retired Army Combat Veteran, philanthropist and an experienced Barber. He grew up over the border in Massachusetts but has been a resident of NH since 1998. After retiring from the Army he operated a clothing company here in NH but wanted more and after moving to the seacoast in 2019, he found his new adventure in Barbering.

Madison

Madison is a Master Barber with over 3 years of experience. She is a extremely talented barber and is looking forward to developing a strong clientele here in Portsmouth. Madison grew up in Dover and attended Dover High School. She graduated HS with not only a HS Diploma but also her cosmetology license. She worked in salons until she wanted to venture into barbering.

Kendra

Kendra is a caregiver by heart having worked in the nursing field since she was seventeen years old. With the strains brought on the nursing field by covid she decided to bring her skills as a caregiver, and someone who understands men's health to the barber industry. She is looking forward to bringing those skills to our clientele and the Portsmouth community.

Yanky

Yoxel A.K.A. Yanky was born in Puerto Rico but moved to the states at a young age. He is living in Dover where he attended Dover HS and learned welding which led him to working on the Seacoast until he found a new passion. He is a recent graduate of Barber school but his attention to detail and his skills are going to make a valuable addition to the shop.

Lilo

Lilo is a 3 yr old Shepherd-Husky mix that loves to greet clients and is very fond of belly rubs