Why Visiting Barber Services exists
A professional haircut can be difficult to arrange when leaving home or a residential setting is not practical. Visiting Barber Services, Inc. was established to help bridge that gap.
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert C. Clarke is leading the company’s revitalization, preserving its purpose while preparing for a responsible return to service.
Our mission
Visiting Barber Services brings safe, respectful and dependable professional haircare to people who cannot reasonably access a traditional barbershop, working with individuals, caregivers and institutions to support dignity and personal well-being.
A team from our history
Our New York heritage
- 2000Incorporated in New York on April 24 under the original name Two Cousin’s Unisex Barber Shop Inc.
- 2001The corporate name changed to Visiting Barber Services, Inc. on January 26.
- HeritageRobert C. Clarke recalls service to individuals, state agencies and residential institutions, along with institutional barber vocational programs.
- TodayVBS is preparing its next chapter. Services have not resumed.
The founder recalls that haircare services had ceased by 2017, possibly earlier. The exact final service date is unknown.
A lasting service principle
Our focus is to “SERVE” our customers.
Our original mission and Founder’s Ten Objectives remain part of the company’s heritage.
Read the Founder’s Ten Objectives
- To grow valuably
- To pursue excellence
- To honor God in all we do
- To maintain affordable rates
- To deliver prompt, quality haircuts
- To deliver excellent customer service
- To utilize safe, decontaminated equipment
- To restore the attractiveness within our customers
- To recognize clients as the #1 reason for our existence
- To provide customers with services/products that is needed
Preserved from the original company mission statement.
Historical Marketing Archive
A photograph from earlier VBS promotional materials, preserved as part of the company’s history.
