There are some businesses that simply offer a service, and then there are places that build an entire world. Beardsgaard Barbers is proudly the latter.
Owned by Natalie and Tyler Anderson, Beardsgaard’s story begins with a leap of faith, a shared love of the service industry, and a belief that even in the suburbs, there’s always room for something a little different. After years of working side by side (and Tyler eventually joining Natalie in the barbering world), the duo opened their own shop in 2014 with a goal to create something that felt true to who they were.
From the beginning, Beardsgaard set out to be more than a barbershop. It’s a beard-focused, unapologetically queer and nerdy space where individuality is celebrated and community comes first. And while some wondered if that vision might be “too specific,” Natalie and Tyler knew better because the community they built showed up, and kept showing up.
Over the years, Beardsgaard has grown alongside the people who walk through its doors. What started as a two-person operation has evolved into a vibrant, ever-expanding collective of barbers, creatives, and loyal clients who have shaped the shop into what it is today.
Beardsgaard Barbers is a reminder that small businesses don’t have to fit a mold to thrive, in fact, sometimes the more unique, the better.
