Every chair at Route 1 Barbershop & Shave Parlour belongs to someone with a story. One served in the Army. One spent a career as a dental hygienist. One graduated high school with a cosmetology license already in hand. One was a multi-sport athlete at Portsmouth High not long ago. Here is who will be cutting your hair.
Chad P.
Owner & Barber
Barbering was not Chad's first career. After retiring from the Army, he settled in Newmarket, New Hampshire, and picked up the clippers for the people closest to him. Friends and family kept coming back, and what began as a favor became a real commitment to the craft.
He is an NH Licensed Barber with over 6 years of experience. For Chad, a haircut is a chance to connect with someone and make them feel valued, and that idea is at the center of how he runs the shop as its new owner. He plans to keep the barbershop's traditions intact while bringing his own personality to the place.
Away from the chair, he likes tinkering with mechanical projects and figuring out how things work. Weekends usually mean fishing, a fired-up grill, and time with friends and family.
Bay
Co-Owner & Barber
Bay retired as a dental hygienist before finding the work she loves most. Years of trial and error cutting her husband's and kids' hair taught her the basics, and she turned that into a career. She enjoys the creative side of the job and the moment a client sees the finished result.
She is experienced in classic tapers, modern fades, and traditional razor shaves.
Madison
Barber
Madison is a Master Barber with over 8 years of experience. She grew up in Dover and attended Dover High School, where she graduated with both her diploma and her cosmetology license. She spent time working in salons before deciding barbering was where she wanted to be, and she is building a strong clientele here in Portsmouth.
Chad K.
Barber
Chad K, is a NH Licensed Barber with over 6 years of experience. He is also a retired Army Veteran with a desire to give back to community and to fellow Veterans.
Caiden
Barber
Caiden graduated from Portsmouth High School with the Class of 2025. As a former multi-sport athlete, he learned dedication and discipline on the field, and he applies both to every cut. If you want a fresh fade, a crisp lineup, or a style that is trending right now, he is the one to ask. His goal is simple: you leave the chair confident in how you look.
Why the Shop Exists
Route 1 Barbershop & Shave Parlour is veteran owned and operated, and the reason for opening it was to give back to the community and to those who do so much for it. That is why veterans and first responders receive a discount on services.
The crew covers the full menu, from men's haircuts with clippers and shears to skin fades with razor-sharp lines. Take a look at everything the barbershop on Lafayette Rd offers, then pick your barber and your time.