Biography

Prominent groomer and stylist, Marvin Church is hailed as one of industry's most talented and passionate professionals. He is a visionary and consummate craftsman who lives by his creed of, “grooming is a lifestyle” and “personal image is everything.”

Also known as “Marv the Barb,” he has been practicing for the past 20 years, coast to coast while based in the heart of Washington DC. He has been sought out by DC’s top lawyers, politicians and power players as well as Hollywood’s leading celebrities, comedians and athletes. His uncompromising style and talent have led him to work numerous media events, movie sets, and television presentations such as the Espy’s Awards and the BET Honors.

Marvin’s impressive client list includes Wayne Brady, Stevie Wonder, Hill Harper, Darius McCray, Jay Z, Judge Greg Mathis, Chris Tucker, Lamman Rucker, Brad Pitt, D Nice, MC Lyte Joe Madison, Carlos Watson, Gordon Chambers, Tribe Called Quest, Michael Eric Dyson, Bobby Brown, NBA’s Javele McGee, Anthony Coley as well as an unending list of New York and Los Angeles’s top models. His reputation and commitment to excellence have positioned him as the principle movie, Groomer stylist for Dean Cain, Steven Guttenberg, Steven Johnson, Quentin “Rampage” Jackson, Lyota Machida, Houston Alexander and Runway model Isaac Sullivan.

Marvin has recently been featured in the Washingtonian Magazine’s article “A Cut Above”, Jet Magazine’s article “Era of The Gentleman” and as a guest groomer on Illusion Beauty’s BeautyTalkBlog. Over the years Marvin’s work has been featured in Ebony, Urban Kingdom, DC Law, I-Networx Magazine, Backlight Models Swimsuit Calendar, various advertisement campaigns and as a celebrated barber for The Art of Shaving. In 2004 he won Oster’s Golden Clippers Award. In 2007 Marv created an Educational video called “Subscribe to the Movement". Marvin’s passion and dedication in giving back to the hair industry has inspired him to become an Educator and Image Consultant. His platform artistry has influenced him to become an author and director of his first book of hair images called “Look Book”.

Marvin is a member of International Barbers Association, National Cosmetologist Association, United Nations and Princes George’s County Chamber of Commerce.

With future plans to open an exclusive men’s salon, release of a professional groomer’s product line and a television show dedicated to male grooming and lifestyle, Marvin has excelled beyond his own expectations. Currently, you can make appointments with Marvin Church of Marv The Barb L.L.C. online at www.marvthebarb.genbook.com located in Patrick Segui Coiffures downtown Washington DC.