Press
Featured on YouTube channel “Inside The Parlor”
Featured on Episode 5 of “Inside The Parlor” YouTube channel. - April, 2022
Top 22 Barbershops in San Francisco
Voted one of San Francisco’s top 22 Barber Shops for 2022 (out of 212 shops) by Expertise.com – February, 2022
Top 15 Barbershops in San Francisco
Voted one of San Francisco’s top 15 Barber Shops for 2021 (out of 202 shops) by Expertise.com – February, 2021
Featured on “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” Podcast
Featured on Season 2 of “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” podcast hosted by industry leader, Matty Conrad (Owner of Victory Barber and Brand). The Podcast featured industry legends such as Tabitha Coffey (Tabitha’s Salon Takeover), and Robert Cromeans (Global Artistic Director of Paul Mitchell). - April 2020
Top 17 Barbershops in San Francisco
Voted one of San Francisco’s top 17 Barber Shops for 2020 (out of 204 shops) by Expertise.com – January, 2020
Top 18 Barbershops in San Francisco
Voted one of San Francisco’s top 18 Barber Shops for 2019 (out of 205 shops) by Expertise.com – January, 2019
From Fades to Finances: How To Build Your Brand
Interviewed by Beauty Advisor (an online beauty industry community) on how to build a brand, and the path to becoming a successful Barber. - December, 2018
Voted Number 1 Barbershop In The World
Ranked as the #1 Barbershop in the world by ReGen by Floinique. – May, 2018
Featured in “Barbershops of America” Photo Book
Featured in “Barbershops of America-Then and Now” a 180 page hardcover coffee table book by photographer Rob Hammer, that documents the contrast between old school barbershops and the “next generation” of barbers in all 50 states of America. – May, 2018
mr. pomade (pomade.com)
Interviewed by “Mr. Pomade” (an online pomade and mens grooming product store) for their blog featuring Traditional Barbers in todays Barbering industry. – February, 2018
Top 17 Barbershops in San Francisco
Voted one of San Francisco’s top 17 Barber Shops for 2018 (out of 204 shops) by Expertise.com – January, 2018
Why Everyman Needs A Good Barber
Contributed to the New Age Gents gentlemen’s etiquette and lifestyle blog, with an article titled “Why Every Man Needs A Good Barber.” – July, 2017
Best Barbers in San Francisco
Named by San Francisco lifestyle blog 7X7 as one of the Best Barbers/Barbershop’s in the Bay Area for 2017. – March, 2017
The Art of Being A Gentleman
Featured on the Nomad Barber YouTube channel, in an interview called “The Art of Being A Gentleman“, with an indepth interview on Mark-Jason’s views on service, the traditions of Barbering, and his purpose as a single Dad. – April 2017
NHL San Jose Sharks Commercial
Featured in the Emmy Award winning NHL San Jose Sharks “Sharks for Life: Barbershop” commercial with NHL clients Brent Burns and Joe Thornton. – January 2017
Top 18 Barbershops in San Francisco
Voted one of San Francisco’s top 18 Barber Shops (out of 205 shops) by Expertise.com – December 2016
One of America’s Hottest, Hippest Barbers
Featured by online news source “The Daily Beast” in it’s article “Meet America’s Hottest, Hippest Barbers” by Tyrus Rochell Townsend, listing their 6 picks for America’s Best Barbers. – November 2016
Career Spotlight for Future Barbers of America (educational curriculum feature)
Featured in the Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering 6th Edition “Career Spotlight”, offering future barber professionals insight and advice on how to become successful Barbers. The Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering Textbook is the standard textbook used by all Barbering schools throughout North America. – October 2016
Top 5 Barbers To Follow On Instagram
Featured by Alexandria Professional in their article “Father’s Day, The AP Way“, listing their top 5 Barbers to follow on Instagram. – June 2016
The Shear Genius Of These American Barbers
Featured in The Gramlist‘s blog “The Shear Genius of These American Barbers“, as one of five All-American Barbers to follow on Instagram for modernizing everything from haircuts to shop culture. – June 2016
The Evolution Of A Barber
Featured in the YouTube series “The Evolution of a Barber“, filmed by the HowtobecomeabarberTV channel. – June 2016
The Best Barbershops In San Francisco
Listed by online lifestyle magazine “7X7“in it’s article “The Best Barbershops, Shaves, Cuts, Beard Trims + Manscaping for Men” as the best “Gentleman’s Haircut”. – April, 2016
Podcast Interview
Interviewed by Richard Britton’s Podcast “Shear Star“, that retraces the steps of Icons, Artists, Educators, Barbers and Stylists. Mark-Jason Solofa talks about the value of the craft, priorities, and the importance of staying in your own lane. – March, 2016
Featured Barber, Educational Dvd
Featured Barber on “A Cut Above The Rest, Volume 3” DVD produced by renowned YouTube Barber, Vick Damone. Mark-Jason Solofa provides a haircut tutorial as well as an in-depth interview on his philosophies of the current state of the Barbering industry. Click here for the YouTube tutorial preview. – January, 2016
13 Men’s Grooming Accounts To Follow On Instagram
Named by AskMen.com as one of “13 Men’s Grooming accounts you need to follow on Instagram.” – December, 2015
Samoa News, Interview
Interviewed by the local newspaper, “Samoa News”, during a return visit back to American Samoa after being away from home for 13 years; “Mark-Jason Solofa – an old fashioned gentleman’s barber in the East Bay.” – June, 2015
Barbering From The Heart (Vimeo Feature And Interview)
Interviewed by Matty Conrad, Owner of Victory Barber & Brand in Victoria, British Columbia. – January, 2015
Instagram-er You Follow
Named by Matty Conrad (Canada’s 2014 hairstylist of the year) in his interview by Modern Salon magainzeas an Instagram account that he follows. – December, 2014
9 Barbers You Should Be Following On Instagram (Details Magazine)
Named by Details.com (Details Magazine) as one of “9 Barbers You Should Be Following On Instagram.” – November, 2014
Who Do You Follow On Instagram (Details Magazine)
Named by Miguel Guiterrez (The Nomad Barber) in his interview with Details Magazine (“The 5 Coolest Barbers to Follow on Instagram”) as an Instagram account that he and other industry insiders follow. – November, 2014
2014 Best Men’s Barber
Named by the Eastbay Express newspaper’s “Best of the East Bay 2014” edition as “The Best Men’s Barber” and also featured on the newspaper’s cover. – June, 2014
The Barber Shave Tutorial
Featured on The Nomad Barber YouTube Channel, “The Barber Shave Tutorial“. – January, 2014