Meet the Melbourne barber giving the homeless a clean start at life A former drug addict, who has turned his life around, now spends one day off a week helping those less fortunate than he is. Just four years ago Nasir Sobhani was heavily addicted to drugs, stuck in a downward spiral and using whatever […]

The Streets Barber Knows the Power of a Life Changing Haircut In collaboration with ECCO, GRAZIA has embarked on a mission to meet young Australians from all walks of life who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others – be it through gestures small or large, extraordinary or everyday, from a […]

The Courageous Class Q&A: Nasir Sobhani The message I surround myself with, which is inspired by the Baha’i Faith, is to “let your vision be world-embracing.” No prejudice, only love. Everyone deserves to be heard, to be loved, and to be treated with respect. Service to humanity is a pillar of the Baha’i faith and […]

Meet the Barber and Recovering Drug Addict Who Is Bringing Dignity and Hope to the Homeless With the Simple Act of a Free Haircut Four years ago Nasir Sobhani was heavily addicted to drugs, using anything he could get his hands on. Today he has been sober for more than three years, and spends his […]

‘Streets barber’ changing lives with haircuts for homeless Nasir Sobhani is a barber with an unusual clientele. When he’s not working at a trendy salon in Melbourne’s north, he’s giving haircuts and hope to the homeless. He’s known as the “Streets Barber”. “Sometimes, when you don’t care for yourself anymore, you give up hope and […]

Haircuts for the Homeless Just the Remedy for Melbourne’s Winter Chill Working in Brother Wolf, the upmarket barber shop in Greville Street, Prahran, Nasir​ Sobhani​ gives professional footballers, basketballers and DJs cuts and shaves for up to $80 each. On Sunday, 20 lucky customers enjoyed Mr Sobhani’s services for free, at a special mid-winter event […]

Cutting Hair for the Homeless Boosts Mindsets and Images Daniel has spent the morning opposite Flinders Street Station asking passers-by for loose change. The 50 year old is struggling with heroin addiction and homelessness – he needs $28 for a warm bed to sleep in tonight. The last thing on Daniel’s mind is the state […]

‘STREETS BARBER’ CHANGING LIVES WITH HAIRCUTS FOR HOMELESS Nasir Sobhani is a barber with an unusual clientele. When he’s not working at a trendy salon in Melbourne’s north, he’s giving haircuts and hope to the homeless. He’s known as the “Streets Barber”. “Sometimes, when you don’t care for yourselfanymore, you give up hope and so […]