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Sofia Justine Pok
A female barber based in LA, educates hairdressers and barbers across the United States. She combines her confident knowledge of barbering with her beauty techniques to serve as a source of inspiration for those in the field, and has attracted much attention.
Q. What motivated you to start your career as a hairstylist?
I was motivated by the desire to take a chance on myself and pursue something more creative than the traditional educational path. That curiosity led me to try hair, and by my second year, I found myself drawn more toward the barbering side of the industry. Now, 14 years later, barbering has also become a gateway into video production and photography. Today, I get to combine all three-barbering, content creation, and education-and I love how they intersect.
This next phase of my career, working with Mizutani, feels like a natural extension of that journey.
This next phase of my career, working with Mizutani, feels like a natural extension of that journey.
Q. Is there a philosophy or message that you value in your work or creative process?
For me, it’s about being present in the moment and embracing every opportunity to learn – whether I fully understand something or not. Even when repeating the same process, there’s always a new perspective to explore or a different method to refine. As an educator, I’m constantly testing, experimenting, and simplifying techniques so that others can benefit from what I discover.
Q. What trends in the world are you currently paying attention to, and how have they influenced or will influence your own creative work?
One of the biggest shifts I’ve noticed is the crossover between barbering and hairdressing. It’s been incredible to see these two worlds blend, with artists learning from each other and expanding their skill sets. Hair is also becoming more genderless, with people feeling comfortable walking into either a barbershop or a salon for the look they want.
This evolution is shaping the modern barber and hairstylist, pushing us to be more versatile and open-minded in our approach. I see it influencing my own work by reinforcing the importance of adaptability – whether it’s in technique, education, or content creation.
This evolution is shaping the modern barber and hairstylist, pushing us to be more versatile and open-minded in our approach. I see it influencing my own work by reinforcing the importance of adaptability – whether it’s in technique, education, or content creation.
Profile
“Staygold” – Shopia Justine Pok is a barber based in Los Angeles. Her attention to detail, especially in short styles, has garnered industry attention, and her style videos and educational content on Instagram (@staygold31) continue to inspire the global barber scene.
Career – Award
MIZUTANI SCISSORS – Project Artistic Member (PAM)
Babyliss Pro Educator
BARBERCON – Best Female barber of the year
Behind The Cchair – Men’s shot of the year
Behind The Chair – Fade shot of the year
American Influencer Awards – Barber Influencer of the Year
Career – Award
MIZUTANI SCISSORS – Project Artistic Member (PAM)
Babyliss Pro Educator
BARBERCON – Best Female barber of the year
Behind The Cchair – Men’s shot of the year
Behind The Chair – Fade shot of the year
American Influencer Awards – Barber Influencer of the Year
