Introducing Kvng Fadez and Tilly Tha Barber, the young entrepreneurial barbers who were quick to adopt and pioneer the Suite business model in the UK.
Phenix Salon Suites is one of the fastest growing salon suite concept businesses in the world. In 2025 they’re supporting over 15,000 professionals worldwide across over 415 locations, 33 states and 2 countries.
Phenix Salon Suites redefines business ownership. Through collaboration they empower lifestyle professionals across all service based industries from hair, beauty, aesthetics and beyond, to be their own boss through their low-risk, low-cost business model aimed at eliminating the barriers to entry for salon ownership.
Brian Kelley, CEO and President of Phenix Salon Suites, says: “After a little digging I learned that the salon suite industry was largely an American phenomenon. With the world trending towards the new freelance economy, it became evident that the salon suite industry was poised for exponential growth worldwide.
Following Phenix’s founder Gina Rivera’s vision, we are knocking walls down and opening gateways for salon professionals to be in control of their destinies. It’s exciting to know that Phenix is pioneering the international growth of this industry!”
Tilesha Hume (@tillythabarber) and Kayce Francis (@kvngfadez) are both inspirational young barbers running their successful businesses out of Phenix Salon Suites. They both have amazing stories of strength, endurance and entrepreneurial spirit and are both pioneers, carving a new path on the sometimes difficult and unforgiving road of freelancing.
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Tilesha Hume (@tillythabarber): “The highlight of my career is opening up my own studio at Phenix Salon Suites in my hometown of Birmingham and upon reflection, it has also been one of the boldest steps that I’ve taken too. The support has been so amazing from the beginning and continues to grow which I’m truly thankful for. Phenix wasn’t originally part of my career plans at the time but like many things in life, a sudden change opens the doors to opportunity which fits your life purpose. When Phenix came to my attention, it was an easy choice to make.”
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Kayce Francis (@kvngfadez): “The best thing about being a barber is the freedom of your own path in life. Not many careers offer you that life filled with endless opportunities. If you learn to market yourself correctly you meet so many people from different backgrounds and skill sets, it’s a blessing. Some clients get anxious when going to busy places but at Phenix you can cater to everyone’s needs. It’s your own space to be yourself and make your own, there’s no hassle or depending on employees, and whatever you decide goes.”
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