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Honduran barber styles World Cup stars in Dallas

From Prensa Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bryan Guardado, a 22-year-old barber from Honduras, has become a sought-after stylist for stars of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, Texas.
  • Guardado began his career with FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in December 2023 and has since styled numerous players, including those from the Mexican national team.
  • The barber finds interacting with athletes insightful, learning about their lives and careers both on and off the field.

In Dallas, Texas, a young Honduran barber named Bryan Guardado is making waves in the world of professional soccer. At just 22 years old, Guardado has become the go-to stylist for several international stars participating in the 2026 World Cup, which is being hosted across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Thanks for the opportunity, crack. Much luck and success in your career.

— Bryan GuardadoGuardado's initial Instagram post thanking Lamine Yamal after styling his hair.

Guardado's journey into the elite world of sports hairstyling began in December 2023 when he styled Lamine Yamal, a rising star for FC Barcelona. This initial opportunity led to a cascade of requests from other prominent players. Guardado has since had the chance to cut the hair of notable figures such as Nico Williams, Gavi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, and Vinícius Júnior.

I contacted Edson Álvarez and, likewise, this happened after I was able to cut the hair of the Real Madrid players.

— Bryan GuardadoGuardado explaining how he expanded his client base after styling Yamal.

The barber shared that after styling Yamal, he reached out to Mexican national team player Edson Álvarez, which opened doors to styling other Mexican players like Santiago Giménez and Johan Vásquez. Guardado expressed his excitement about seeing his work featured during matches, especially given his Mexican heritage. He also mentioned that his career started with players from the National Football League (NFL) before transitioning to soccer.

It was a super cool experience because my mother is Mexican and I've been able to see my cuts in the matches while I've been in the stadium.

— Bryan GuardadoGuardado discussing his connection to the Mexican national team and his work.

Guardado finds his work with professional athletes incredibly rewarding, offering him a unique glimpse into their lives and interactions. "It's amazing because you realize how the players are, how they talk, how they interact with each other, and you can hear a bit about the life they live," he stated. His growing reputation has even led to contact from Swedish footballers, indicating a broadening international clientele.

It's amazing because you realize how the players are, how they talk, how they interact with each other, and you can hear a bit about the life they live.

— Bryan GuardadoGuardado reflecting on the insights gained from working with professional athletes.
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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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