Joseph La Motta, a barber with over 50 years of experience in Brisbane, Australia, has drawn attention and sparked debate after displaying a sign in his shop window stating he does not cut mullets, mohawks, or undercuts. The sign indicates that La Motta, who owns La Motta's Hairstyling for Men, has been trained in classical men's cuts and specializes in those.
A photograph of the sign was shared on Reddit, where it garnered a range of reactions. Some users praised the barber for being upfront about his specialties. "It's actually refreshing seeing a business be upfront and honest about what they'll do/specialise in," one commenter wrote. Others expressed surprise that a barber would refuse styles like mullets and mohawks, which have been popular in various eras.
Despite the differing opinions on social media, La Motta's Hairstyling for Men appears to be a popular establishment, boasting a 4.8-star rating on Google reviews. Customers have reportedly praised the business for its efficient service and quality.
La Motta, who opened his shop in 1976, comes from a family of barbers. He began his career at the age of 16, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, who ran a studio in Italy. The barber shop itself has previously been in the media, with La Motta gaining attention 15 years ago for operating what he claimed was the smallest barbershop in 2011, a custom-built space measuring 5 square meters with only two chairs.
The hairstyles La Motta chooses not to cut—mullets, mohawks, and undercuts—are vintage styles that saw significant popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and have experienced resurgences in recent years. La Motta declined to comment when reached by Daily Mail.