StylesVille

StylesVille is the oldest black-owned barbershop in the San Fernando Valley. Freddie and Ollie Carter opened the long-time Pacoima business in 1957, across the street from its current location. At the time, the San Fernando Valley was mostly segregated.

In 1977, the Carters purchased the barbershop's current location, which had previously held a bar. They renovated the interior to accommodate the barbershop. In keeping with state regulations calling for gender segregation, they built a partition and created one side for women and one for men. Although regulations now allow for mixed-gender salons, the barbershop remains partitioned.

The barbershop is currently operated by a third-generation family member, Greg Carter Faucett, who began cutting hair when he was 10 years old.