Jonny the barber was born on December 29, 1983, in Red Deer, Alberta. He had a challenging childhood, living with his mother on and off, in foster care, and with his grandparents.

Despite the difficulties, his teenage years were just as tough, but ultimately made him a resilient adult.

Before his grandfather passed away, they had a meaningful conversation about life, during which his grandfather advised him to work smart, not hard, so he could stand up straight in his old age. This conversation inspired Jonny to think about a lifelong career, and he decided to try barbering.

In 2007, he enrolled in hair school, and after graduating, he worked in several salons before specializing in barbering.

By 2019, he was ready to open his own shop, Jonny's Barber Shop.