What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?

One Halloween, my friends dared me to approach the neighborhood’s haunted house. The porch groaned under my steps, and the door slowly swung open into pure darkness. We ran, laughing and terrified, but that moment stuck with me — the thrill, the mystery, the rush. Now, every Halloween at Jermz Barbershop, I bring that same energy: bold, unforgettable, and just a little bit spooky.

Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.

I’d make it to the end of a horror movie because I know how to keep my cool when chaos hits. I read the room, trust my instincts, and never split up — classic rookie mistake. In the shop or in the shadows, I stay sharp, think fast, and keep moving. Monsters, ghosts, or masked villains — I’m making it out with the same focus I use on a perfect cut: steady hands, clear vision, and no fear

What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?

With an unlucky $13,000, I’d flip the curse into a blessing. First stop — upgrade the shop with sharper tools and a killer horror-themed corner for October. Then, I’d host a ‘Fear the Fade’ charity event, turning chills into change for the community. Bad luck only wins if you let it — I’d turn that $13K into fresh cuts, big smiles, and proof that even the scariest number can have a happy ending.

Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?

My real-life hero is my partner, Michael Cordova. He’s steady under pressure, quick-thinking, and always has my back. In a horror movie, he’d be the one spotting danger before it strikes, keeping us calm, and finding the smartest way out. He’s faced real-life challenges tougher than any monster and came out stronger every time. With Michael by my side, survival isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable.