Curtis Smith Biography

Curtis Smith isn't just another barber in the industry, he's a consultant and a friend to his clients. He is truly a "cut" above the rest. Smith's polished cuts and distinctive styles are recognized the world over. Curtis has been the personal barber/groomer for Sean "Diddy" Combs for over 13 years now. He is also the personal barber/groomer to Usher as well. His clientele list includes but is not limited to: platinum recording artists, Maxwell, The Jacksons, Will Smith, Ron Isley, Nas, Ne-Yo, Lyfe Jennings, Ray J, Pras, Mr. Hudson, Trey Songz, Fonzworth Bentley, Carl Thomas, Nelly, Ice Cube, Bad Boy recording artist B-5, Black Rob, Loon, David Banner, 112 ,Boyz N The Hood, Da Band;music mogul, Russell Simmons, music producer, Swizz Beats; television and film stars Derek Luke, Malik Yoba, Sean Patrick Thomas, Michael K Williams, Bill Nunn; music industry executives Steve Stoute, Benny Medina, Jeff Burrows; star athletes Allen Houston, Larry Johnson, Charles Oakley, Allen Iverson, Dwayne Wade, Gary Sheffield, and Dwight Howard.

Smith's work can be seen in Sean John ads and the ad campaigns for the fragrances Unforgivable and Usher as well as 2007 television ad campaigns for Burger King, Ciroc Vodka, and"Got Milk". Smith's talents have also graced the cover of Usher's 1999 platinum album, "Confessions" and Diddy's "Press Play" and "Last Train To Paris". Numerous music videos for various recording artists and all Bad Boy Entertainment artists. His work can be seen in movies and TV shows like "A Raisin In The Sun" (Broadway also), "Carlito's Way", "Notorious", "Get Him To The Greek", "Making The Band ", "Making His Band", "Who Wants To Work For Diddy", and "106 And Park". His work is also featured in a multitude of magazines such as GQ, L'uomoVogue and Vogue, Essence, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Vibe, JET, Vegas, Ebony and Sophisticates Black Hair. Curtis Smith is one of the most respected men in the industry. He is also known as a trendsetter, having set a precedent with the famous "9CHawkie" cut (the faded variation of the Mohawk used during Diddy's campaign for Vote or Die) and various Sean John ads in 2005. Curtis's most recent contribution to the world of hair grooming and style is Ushers new ' South of France "cut which was developed exclusively for Ushers 2010 - 2011 tour and has been covered in the international press. Curtis Smith's work can be seen on billboards worldwide. Curtis is also the recipient of the 2001 NAACP Small Business Award, 2004 Oster Golden Clipper, and the 2009 Gillette Man of Style Award. Mr. Smith is also the founder of the Barbers' Round Table (networking forum for barbers and affliliates) held twice annually in Atlanta, GA during the Bronner Bros Hair Show.