About Us
New Wave Studio LLC was developed to provide extraordinary barbering services to the citizens of Clarksdale and surrounding areas. Doors of this country-style, urban-vibe barbering studio opened in 2022. Since the first day of opening its doors, New Wave has stood to provide excellent services to not only local citizens, but also tourists who visit the historic downtown area. Aimed to provide a professional, upscale environment, and to ensure clients receive precise, timely, and consistent hair care services.
Meet the Owner
Joshua Ratliff (RATTHEBARBER), the owner, and founder of New Wave Studio LLC is a 24-year-old licensed Master Barber born and raised in Clarksdale, MS. Joshua has always thrived to be the utmost barber he could be. He has had a passion for providing service and being a role model in his community since graduating high school. Joshua wanted to open a new barbering studio in the city of Clarksdale to offer locals an urban-city style environment to receive quality hair care services. Yet opening “just another barbershop” was never his aim. Joshua's goal was to give the community a new feel of going to get a haircut. And so, NEW WAVE was born. Now the studio serves as a barbershop, but also a facility to house community outreach programs he developed such as the RATTHEBARBER scholarship awarding 2 seniors a monetary token annually, RATTHEBARBER barbering classes providing fundamental barbering skills, FREE Kids haircuts, and much more. He is also the developer of Rat’s Organic’s which can be purchase inside New Wav Studio.
Master Barber
Shonari McCray is a 38 year old skilled barber who has cut hair for over 24 years. He specializes in unique hair designs and women/men's eyebrows. Shonari holds a passion for making his clients feel both comfortable and relaxed while receiving services which is why he offers neck/shoulder massages to all clients (for an added fee). He also offers one on one barbering classes where he teaches the fundamentals of cutting and hair design. He is also the owner of NariRocz, individually hand-crafted Rocz designed uniquely per customer, which can be purchased inside New Wave Studio.
Loc Stylist
Shenita Wolfe- Shene A.K.A. DeLocQueen Is 31 Years of Age. Child of God & Mother of 3 Beautiful Children, Wife of a King and CEO Of EddieRays food truck. She Specializes in All Type of Dreadlocks Styles, where freestyles are her favorite. She assures you that she complete all the correct steps to healthy and clean Locs. She also teach and train individuals to be successful and as talent as she is. She love giving back and making sure that she is always brighten someone’s day up. She stand firm on her loyalty to her clients and her upcoming clients as well. She believes that respect, honesty & loyalty will keep her business up to part. Consistency is her Daily Goal.
Nail Technician
Kendetria Ross- Joi(Joy) is 24 years old. She has been a nail tech for 4 years. She specializes in manicures, pedicures, and nail design. She has a clear passion for her craft and loves making women (and men) feel wonderful about themselves through the art of nail design. She also offers one on one Nail classes providing the fundamental of becoming a nail technician like herself. She believes in showing love and helping others because she didn’t always receive such growing up. You may rest assured that you will be impacted in some way by simply sitting in her chair because of her one-of-a-kind personality.