Hair today, gone tomorrow - new St Albans barber continues Vince’s legacy
Vince Santonastaso with Hassan Choudhury. - Credit: Archant
A much-missed St Albans barber is returning to the city to hand over the scissors to his successor.
Hassan Choudhury is the new owner of the Vintage Barber Company, formerly Vince’s Barbers, in Keyfield Terrace.
He has taken over the business following the retirement of Vince Santonastaso.
“There have been a lot of enquiries about Vince since he retired. The barber shop is due to re-open within the next few weeks.
“I have arranged with Vince to attend the grand opening to celebrate all the work that he has accomplished and give him the goodbyes that he deserves.”
The father-of-three has lived in St Albans all his life and attended Marlborough School.
Hassan said: “I am taking on a piece of history. Everyone knows that place.
Most Read
- 1 Sainsbury's comes to St Albans station
- 2 Bowmans Cross development shelved as Hertsmere pulls Local Plan
- 3 So why WAS police helicopter flying over St Albans last week?
- 4 Wholefoods shop relocates to offer wider range of produce
- 5 Frustration and anger over St Albans school's change to hairstyle and uniform policy
- 6 What is being done to tackle fly-tipping scourge?
- 7 Comment: Is Aldenham really posher than St Albans and Harpenden?
- 8 St Albans leisure centre launches self-defence classes for girls as young as 12
- 9 Who was the witch of St Albans?
- 10 Staying silent: the tight-lipped MP who refuses to answer controversial questions
“Vince was the fastest barber in the world, not sacrificing quality.
“He did a great job and was affordable for everyone.
“We used to go there when we were kids and this is such a massive deal for me, being able to continue the legacy.
“I couldn’t imagine that barbers as anything other than that.
“We can’t wait to welcome Vince at our opening.”
