At the American Barber Institute, Harold Brown, a 60-year-old barber hailing from New York City, confidently asserts his dominance as the most exceptional barber with a single arm worldwide. Demonstrating his remarkable expertise, he skillfully wields the razor solely with his proficient right arm while simultaneously serving as a revered educator.

Brown, despite his sole arm, never regarded it as a genuine hindrance in his professional journey.

"I never possessed the luxury of two hands for acquiring the skills of barbering, thus I had to rely on the efficacy of a single hand," he expressed. "I had to familiarize myself with the art of wielding a razor and the intricacies of utilizing the various tools. Once I acquired this knowledge, I mastered it. The most arduous aspect of hairstyling with a solitary arm arises when individuals witness your condition and question your abilities."

Barbers are renowned for their meticulousness, and Brown embodies this trait wholeheartedly. He holds the firm belief that every barber must possess a razor-sharp dexterity. Brown takes immense pride in his protégés, such as Humberto Heras, who has now assumed the mantle of teaching the craft as well.

"Irrespective of the opinions others may hold about you, if you possess self-love and unwavering belief in yourself, triumph is within reach," Brown declared.