Skitz the Barber

Raudel Alvarado also know as “Skitz” is a 32 year old barber and owner of Illyz Barbershop in Glendale Heights, Illinois. A second generation Mexican-American who built a name for himself using his own hands, creative talents and hard work. Skitz is a self taught barber. His journey has come a long way from cutting hair in his basement, after school at the age of 15. At a young age Skitz realized school was not his thing and he needed to do something else with his life. After struggling in high school, he decided barbering was not just a past time, it was his passion- his calling. He applied himself, completed barber school and became a licensed barber in the state of Illinois.

Skitz worked for a couple barbershops before opening up Illyz Barbershop. As he continued cutting hair and gaining experience his creativity became unstoppable. Skitz stands out from the rest due to his creativity. The designs he creates on people are so outstanding, it wow’s people. When you see a “Skitz design” you just know, it’s Skitz who created it.

Skitz aspires to continue growing in the future. He wants to inspire anyone he possibly can to be great. Most importantly he wants to help people believe in themselves, as he once did when others didn’t believe in him. As the great MLK said, “we can’t all be famous, but we can all be great”. The sky is the limit.

Keep up with Skitz on Instagram @skitz_da_barber and @illyz_barbershop

Workshop

Come join Skitz during his workshop on Tuesday, 3.28.23 from 6PM-8:30PM in our Skyline Room. Get your tickets by clicking on the image below.