Lee Clapson

Lee Clapson is a Philadelphia-based haircutter and salon owner—the mind behind HeaD AreA—known for work that feels equal parts precision and poetry. Their lane is craft cutting (often razor-led) with a minimalist finish, then turning the result into visual storytelling—hair films cut to rhythm, not trends.

For stylists, Lee teaches the way a great band rehearses: strip it back, get honest, and build something with intent. In interviews around Hairbrained Awards nominations, Lee describes evolving from complex concepts to “just shoot a haircut, add music,” and admits the real work is in the edit—stepping away, returning, and knowing when to end it. That mindset shows up in what they share publicly through HeaD AreA’s video library and occasional look-and-learn appearances: strong shapes, thoughtful texture, and a sharp eye for what reads on camera.

If you want your cutting to feel more intentional—and your work to look like you—Lee is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and make something worth replaying.