Jeff Wulkan | |
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Born | Jeffrey Michael Wulkan June 11, 1983 Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. |
Other names | The Hugh Hefner of Hair |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Years active | 2011–present |
Television | Bikini Barbershop |
Website | www |
Jeffrey Michael Wulkan (born June 11, 1983) is an American entrepreneur and reality TV star, notable for being the founder and CEO of Bikini Barbers. [1] He is most famous for being the eccentric star of the AXS TV show Bikini Barbershop , which first aired February 19, 2012. [2] It is a reality TV show set in his salon, Bikini Barbers, and revolves around the, often dysfunctional, day-to-day life of Wulkan and the girls he employs. [3] Wulkan is also a winemaker. He founded Mile High Wines, an aviation themed wine company inspired by his love of traveling and tasting fine wine from all over the world.
Wulkan was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and grew up in nearby Oceanport, New Jersey. He attended Shore Regional High School. He went on to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Science at Utah Valley University. [4]
Wulkan earned his commercial pilots license in 2004. [4]
Bikini Barbers flagship shop opened in February 2011, in Long Branch, New Jersey. [5] Since opening his first shop Wulkan has earned the nickname 'The Hugh Hefner of Hair'. [6] Wulkan created Mile High Wines in January 2019, an aviation themed wine company inspired by his love of tasting fine wine from all over the globe.
In December 2020, Wulkan founded tech company HowTu, an online portal that connects users with qualified instructors.
In May 2021, Wulkan also co-founded company and e-commerce site Lighten Up a Little including "tongue and cheek" type apparel, candles and pet gear.
Bikini Barbershop starring Wulkan, aired for the first time in February 2012. It ran for 14 episodes.
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