My name is Christopher, and I am known on social media as the trans barber. (I'm a trans man.) I'm from the Rio Grande Valley; more specifically, I am in Brownsville, Texas. I became a barber because I realized there was very minimal LGBTQ+ representation here within the barber industry. When I would go in for a haircut, which was before I started testosterone, I would get certain looks and comments, and, most of the time, I would not get the haircut I requested since they wanted to make it "feminine." I wanted to change this experience for the community within the RGV, so I became a barber. I am currently working toward saving money for my ultimate dream: a barber bus. I have plans to travel throughout Texas with my bus to offer gender-affirming haircuts. I have hosted multiple events in the RGV that are pay-what-you-can, and the money raised from such events is donated back toward the trans community. I have donated toward top surgery/HRT fundraisers. In these events, I team up with hairstylists and other barbers to make it happen. I would love to have the opportunity to host similar events with my barber bus, not just use it for work. I have a full-time 9-to-5 job aside from cutting hair, but as we all know, right now it is hard for everyone in general. I am currently working toward saving money for my ultimate dream: a barber bus, and I appreciate any help I can receive to bring my dream to life! Thank you so much, and see you all in the chair!