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SMASH, aka Richard Payne Sr., owns Smashing The City Barbershop in Houston, catering to Marvel film sets, government officials, and sports stars. With 15 years of experience, he's featured in news, global hair magazines, and taught barbering nationwide.
Raised by a cosmetologist single mother, he embraces his role, engages in charity events, and resides in Katy, TX, with his two children. Born in Bogalusa, LA, and raised in Baton Rouge, he graduated from Tara High School, became a licensed Master Barber in 2008, after completing Ray J’s College of Hair.
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