Lo Shabino is a cutting specialist and educator based in Austin, Texas, built for stylists who want their work (and their schedule) to feel more intentional. She helps haircutting-focused pros sharpen their technique—especially with razor work and texture—while also building the kind of specialized business that doesn’t require burnout to stay booked.

Her origin story reads like an artist’s liner notes: Lo studied sculpture in San Francisco and fell for the idea that hair is shape you can wear—bone structure, face shape, movement, mood. That mindset pulled her into advanced haircutting training early, and later into straight-razor cutting and non-toxic haircare as a way to honor both creativity and long-term health behind the chair.

After relocating to Austin, she grew from educator-in-salon to owner, opening Strange Bird—an intentionally “clean air,” cutting-focused space—and expanding her teaching through workshops and mentorship that champion specialization over hustle.

Work with Lo if you want your cuts to get clearer, your point of view to get louder, and your business to feel steady—without sanding down what makes your work yours.