Meet Elicia.
Name: Elicia Leivia
Position: Senior Barber
Barbershop: Kirkland, WA 425.828.0151
Experience: 5 years as of September 7th (Elicia has been with Weldon Barber longer than any other barber! She is one of the original batch of barbers hired at Weldon!)
-Managed South Hill shop
-Assistant Manager of the downtown Spokane shop
-Manager of the downtown Spokane shop
-Regional Manager in Seattle area
-Currently a Senior Barber in Kirkland and Regional Educator for American Crew
What inspired you to cut hair and become a barber? I kind of just fell into it. I thought I would cut hair to pay for college, but then it turned into something I loved! I found out that I could do something I love and get paid for it!
What is your favorite part about working at Weldon Barber? All of it! I love my clients and get excited to see them…they’re like my friends. And I love the people I work with; we have a little family here at Weldon. It’s really just a good package deal for me. It’s also great to work with the other barbers, train them, and of course work with hair. I am probably the biggest advocate for Weldon Barber. I love my job and I love this company.
What are your favorite products to work with right now? I really like to work with American Crew Forming Cream and Fiber. I also have a new favorite–anything that smells like Lemon Sage for Paul Mitchell. I use the body wash and I got my boyfriend the hand cream. It smells so good. One last great product we carry is Sharps Shave Gel. It’s aloe based and pushes the follicle of the hair up for a close, clean shave. It also goes on clear making it perfect if you need to do any detailing. It is the best shave gel I’ve ever used.
What are the best men’s hairstyles? In my opinion, guys like lean looking hair styles. Anything you can do to lean out the style will give them that desired masculine shape.
What hair and skincare tips would you recommend to guys? Use conditioner! Guys hair gets so brittle, dry and fuzzy so it’s great to add that element of moisture. I love the Lemon Sage Conditioner. A last tip: listen to your barber! Your barber will be able to give you all the hair and skincare tips tailored to your specific needs.