Deep Cuts

My little q***r punk rock barbershop is in the New York Times! My interview got cut from the article for length which was a bit of a bummer, but it doesn't change that I'm very proud of Deep Cuts and all that we've been able to accomplish and all the gender euphoria we've been privileged to witness in our chairs over the last 3 plus years (as well as the gender euphoria I've experienced behind the chair). It's truly my honor to get to meet so many interesting, wonderful, kind, loving and unique people through my work. Thanks y'all ❤️

-Bee

Finding Comfort in a Haircut A good cut is hard to find no matter where you live. But some hairstylists know it holds more weight for their transgender clients.

Please consider donating to help Mantis during this incredibly difficult time. We all need to watch out for each other in our community and small donations can really add up fast. Sharing this can also be very helpful ❤️

-Bee 🐝

Please consider supporting a member, artist and friend of our community, Mantis, and thier family during this difficult time 💕

https://gofund.me/7c4f3947

More details below!

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Dear friends,

In the span of less than a month, our dear friend Mantis has unexpectedly lost two close family members. Mantis will need to travel out of state to assist with logistics and attend the funeral.

We are asking for assistance to cover the cost of travel and to contribute to their family member’s funeral expenses.

Mantis is a gem. They are a q***r artist of color who creates illustrative and abstract art, stickers, and tattoos. Mantis is also a part of the local music and arts scene, and can be found hanging out with their partner, Gritty, and hiking with their dog Bean.

Every contribution will make a meaningful difference in alleviating their financial stress and allowing them the space to grieve without the added worry of financial hardship.

Here are a few ways you can help:

Donate
Your donations will go directly to Mantis to cover funeral expenses and travel costs. Every dollar counts and will be deeply appreciated.

Get a Tattoo
Mantis has lots of flash designs available on their instagram . Choose a design and head to peachtattoo.com/mantis to submit a request form. You’ll receive an email with an estimate, a request for deposit, and a link to schedule.

Buy Stickers
Mantis has some stickers available at Peach - drop by anytime Wed-Sat from 11-6:30 to pick some stickers up. Exact cash or Venmo only.

Share this GoFundMe
Even if you’re unable to donate, sharing this will make a significant impact.

Let’s support Mantis during this difficult time.
Together, we can lighten the weight of grief and show Mantis that they are not alone.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and solidarity.

Photo description: Mantis as a baby, held by their uncle.

Local business spotlight!!! is our spotlight this week!

The Minnesota Mixer makes gourmet, custom cupcakes and is only a mile or two from Deep Cuts. This home bakery loves working on special requests & using local ingredients such as local maple syrup, Bent Paddle beer, and fresh fruit. This time of year also means Girl Scout cookie-inspired cupcakes 😍

Vegan and dairy-free options available. They bake for a lot of birthdays, work parties, graduations, and more! Give them a follow today and support this local LGBTQIA2S+ business!

Local business spotlight!!! The Twin Ports has been so good to me that I would like to pay a little of that back and lend my support to some other businesses in the area that we enjoy.

Positively 3rd Street Bakery is an amazing local bakery with a lot of shop favorites for sale. The Deep Cuts crew specifically loves their everything bagels, sourdough bread, thunder cookies, and wheat free items! Our favorite item of theirs though is definitely the gruyere croissants which are great as a stand alone or cut in half as a breakfast sandwich 😋 They also sell other local goods such as candles, honey, bags, and more!

We always feel very welcome in 3rd Street especially with their messages of support for good causes and the LGBTQIA2S+ community in their windows. So whether you've visited before or just need to see what's good right now, check them out and support businesses in the Twin Ports today!

If you have a local business you would like us to spotlight, reach out to us through our DMS and let's chat!

✌️❤️💈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Bee (She/Her) 🐝