The Viral ‘Bulletproof’ Haircut Started in Prison
Credit to Author: Julia Reis| Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:15:01 +0000
A version of this article originally appeared on VICE Brazil.
Sitting in the third chair at a barbershop on the ground floor of a house in Vila Brasilândia, in northern São Paulo, Dom Pedro is getting a haircut and trying to stay cool in the 86-degree weather. He tries to do this at least once a month. Sporting a black cloak to protect his clothes, he watches as his barber works on a haircut that resembles a crown―the blindado, or “bulletproof” cut.
“Everybody’s been looking me up, like you guys did. We’re learning as we go. It’s all about experimenting.” To date, Franco has sculpted a toaster oven, Thor’s hammer, and even a motorcycle on his clients’ hair to prove his hairstyles can remain intact and truly stand out. Now that his hairstyles have become the hottest trend throughout São Paulo, he believes it’s time to introduce his funky Brazilian style to audiences worldwide.
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This article originally appeared on VICE BR.