Diego Rivera (Licensed Barber) was born in the city of » La Plata», the capital of Buenos Aires- Argentina. This country is also known for the good soccer, variety of red meat for Parrilladas, their wines and their famous Tango.

Diego started his studies of barbering and hair styling at a very prestigious institute of his natal country back in 1989. Few years later; he traveled to USA to visit his father at New York City where once there and fascinated by all the business opportunities, he decided to continue his barbering studies and get a professional license to begin to work.

Now, in 2013 and 15 years later; he has completed and received barbering licenses in three different states: NJ, PA and DE.

Diego worked at a barber shop of Hoboken NJ, for many years next to a couple of Italian old school barbers where he enriched his knowledge of straight razor techniques and put his knowledge to work. He also learned from this place, diverse techniques of hair cutting and shaving including the hot towel technique that leaves your skin feeling very smooth and soft.

Diego is also an expert on haircutting all types of hair, length and textures… whether your hair is straight, curly or wavy, he will always be able to please his clientele with the haircut they have in mind. He expertise in old style 1950’s , mad men style or very modern type of haircut. He can use either the clipper technique or the only scissor cut, whichever you prefer.

After three years of working in the beautiful city of Philadelphia, he has made his American dream come true and create his own place, «The King of Shave» Old school barbershop. This is a very special place with a relaxing environment where you can sit back and relax while getting a nice haircut, a trim or a shave to your taste and leave the place with a feeling of satisfaction and a new sharp looking hair style.

The best advise he can give to everyone, is to always make sure that his barber is licensed and that he changes and uses a fresh new blade every single time!

He will love to see you all there and personally give you the attention you deserve.