WE ARE YOUR BARBER’S BARBERS.
Grayscale Barber Lounge mixes old-school customer service with the appeal of an experienced, talented staff in a fun, high-energy environment. Our mission is to provide a unique, memorable experience for every client that comes through our shop doors. We consistently strive to bring our clients the freshest and most unique styles and ideas, by keeping up with the current trends and educating employees about the best practices. All of our barbers support one another in their personal strengths and goals within the industry and the community.
THE GRAYSCALE STORY.
Founded by Master Barber and creator of #itsanart designs, Terrance Flowers, and Master Barber Tom Moricone, barbers are encouraged to display their individuality from their personal fashion and hairstyles, to trends in the industry. Unique to all shops in the 518, our shop features an upscale lounge feel to keep customers coming back.
MEET THE OWNERS
Terrance Flowers
“It’s an ART.” -Terrance Flowers
So when I first picked up a pair of clippers it was just for fun to get myself cleaned up in between hair cuts from my barber, who later was the reason why I decided to turn this into a career. At the age of 13 I was just cutting my friends and teammates.
Something that was just for fun quickly turned into a hobby, something I liked to do on the side as my “little extra change”. When I went to college I wanted to make some fast cash so I pulled out a chair in front of the dorms on the first day of classes and got busy hooking up my roommates and some random kids walking by; this went on until I graduated from college where I was known as “Teddy the Barber” on campus.
After college I didn’t know what I really wanted to do but one thing I did know is that I didn’t want to stop cutting and learning. I decided to go to Austin’s School of Spa Technology, were I was lucky enough to have some of the best barber instructors. I quickly grasped the concept of barbering and fell in love! I needed to know more, I wanted to know more.
I finished one of the top barbers in my class and was ready to work full-time in the barbershop I had been working in throughout school – continuing to learn and listen to what other barbers were telling me, yet staying in my lane.
Some months went by and I was asked to come back and teach barbering at Austin’s. I was honored and scared, but I knew this would be a great learning experience for me. I got right to work trying to set a positive example from the knowledge I was given from my past instructors.
After a few years at the school and working part-time at the shop, my clients were demanding more of my time. I made the decision to work full-time at the barbershop and things really began to take off for me! Because of my relationships in the community, I was able to cross paths with local barber icons in the Albany, NY area. I gained so much knowledge about “the do’s and don’t” of barbering that helped me a lot to get where I am today – a “SHOP OWNER”! I feel so blessed to be able to have this opportunity to do what I love and to service the community G.B.L
Tom Moricone
“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” -Wayne Huzigenza
I’ve been cutting hair since I was 12 years old but my passion for the world of barbering deepened over the last 5 years – this is where my dream of owning a barbershop started to become more of a focus.
I earned my license in 2013 and cut for a year in my hometown of Poughkeepsie, NY before moving up to Albany, where I’ve been cutting for the last 3 years.
Building a great clientele over the last 3 years that let me know they would follow me, I felt it was time go after my goal and decided to combine forces with Terrance and open up our own shop.
I consider myself a very versatile barber being comfortable with any customer that sits in my chair. It is important to me that my clients feel comfortable with me and my services as we develop a relationship founded on loyalty and trust.
“It’s An A-R-T”
Terrance Flowers, Co-Owner of
Grayscale Barber Lounge