Born and raised in Chicago, Richard moved to Los Angeles shortly after graduating from high school in 1981 with the single objective of becoming a rock star. There, he began working for his cousin, famed Beverly Hills hairstylist Allen Edwards (Julianne Moore, Renee Zellweger, Laura Flynn Boyle, Donna Mills, Raquel Welch). While mostly relegated to making coffee, serving wine and sweeping, he got a good taste of the business and enjoyed learning the trade from seasoned professionals.

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​​Fast forward to 2017 when, at the age 54, while beginning his twenty-fifth year as a teacher, he started a small company, Usatinsky Bow Ties, and began designing and selling handmade bow ties.  

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​Soon after, he approached Sam Aydani, master barber and owner of an upscale barbershop in The Hague, and asked him if he could sell his bow ties in his beautiful shop. Sam agreed and when Richard mentioned his experience working in a hair salon some 35 years earlier, Sam offered to train him with no strings attached. The rest, as they say, is history!  

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​Over the next five and a half months, Richard gave 100 haircuts and 100 shaves while still working part-time as a Lecturer of English at the renowned Hotelschool The Hague. To facilitate his training, he offered free haircuts and shaves to my Hotelschool students who were both curious and pleasantly delighted to be getting a haircut and shave by their teacher "Mr. Morris."  

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​It was in the spring of 2018, nearing the end of his apprenticeship, when his students/models—during what is the busiest time of the academic year—would ask for later evening appointments to accommodate their busy schedules. Before long, Richard was taking appointments as late as ten or eleven o'clock at night when the idea of an after-hours barbershop hit him. Seeing a niche for this type of business, The Night Barber was born and Richard became the first and only barber in The Hague offering late-night, after-hours barber services to discerning gentlemen. 

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Then, in the summer of 2024, he got a call one evening from Sebastián, an eager young man who had recently moved to The Hague and was looking for a job. Having lived in Spain for a number of years, he had learned the barbering profession and honed his skills working in barbershops in Benidorm, a haven for expats and international travelers. After a few meetings, the two barbers clicked and a second Night Barber came aboard. Originally from Cali, Colombia, Sebas––a new father––brings his experience of executing both classic haircuts and contemporary styles like fades, crops and tapers to the Night Barber team. He also specializes in a variety of techniques for cutting and styling Black, Asian and ethnic hair.

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Finally, we know that going to the barbershop is much more than getting a haircut, it's your time to focus on you and in doing that you can rest assured you're placing your trust in someone whose only priority it is to provide you with the best service at reasonable prices. We take great pride and satisfaction in offering our customers a comfortable, safe and tranquil environment where they can unwind, relax, listen to music and have a chat with no distractions as they are the only customer in the shop whose full attention is our first and only undertaking. 

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Today, The Night Barber provides the ultimate gentleman’s barbering experience featuring classic haircuts and meticulous beard maintenance with convenient evening hours in The Hague.

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At your service!

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Richard & Sebastián💈

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And the story continues...

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Jumping a few months into the future, Richard and his longtime customer Michael met up for lunch one day in early 2025 to catch up after the holidays and talk about work, their kids and plans for the new year. Michael, who has been transitioning from a ten-year career as a retail clothier into the personal fitness realm mentioned he was ready to take the leap and start his own personal training practice. Over lunch, Richard suggested that he and Michael join forces and launch The Night Trainer, based on the after-hours concept that has been so succesful for The Night Barber; which brings us to early February 2025 and The Night Trainer up and running.

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A little about Michael...

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A dedicated personal trainer specializing in late-night and early-morning sessions for those who refuse to let a busy schedule stand in the way of their fitness and lifesyle goals, Michael, a 37-year-old health enthusiast, athlete and former swimming instructor, believes fitness isn’t just a profession—but a lifestyle. He thrives on pushing limits, helping his clients break barriers and unlocking their full potential, no matter the time of day or night. Whether you’re an early riser looking to start strong—or a night owl needing that extra push—Michael is here to make sure you never skip a workout. His approach is simple: no excuses, just results. Through personalized training plans, high-intensity sessions, and a relentless drive for progress, Michael will help you build strength, endurance, and confidence—when it's most convenient for your busy lifestyle!

Ready to train while the rest of the world is sleeping? Book in for a trial session today and see what Michael can do to improve the quality of your life.