Shear Power: Female Barber and Educator Opens Larger Barbershop in the Heart of Fort Wayne

With 13 years in the barber industry and a passion for music as a local DJ, Sasha D. Chaney is a force in Fort Wayne’s creative and business community. As the visionary behind Legendary Lounge & Co., she is redefining the city’s grooming culture by blending high-end barber services with vibrant artistic and social experiences.

Chaney and her team are holding a grand opening of their new, larger space on Saturday, May 24. The original location was on St. Joe Road and opened in 2020. This spring, they moved Legendary Lounge & Co. Barbershop into the former Thirsty Camel location at 118 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. It is a luxury barbershop that offers elite grooming services and a positive atmosphere for men and women. They offer traditional services as well as facials, hair color, braids, fades, and hot towel shaves. It also houses a juice bar inside of the barbershop, Legendary Life Juice Bar, with cold press juices.

Chaney has been pushing the limits as a woman owning a barbershop which is traditionally operated by males. Chaney says, “My love for Fort Wayne fuels my mission to bring unique and immersive events to my hometown—from luxury barber experiences to art shows and the signature Cocktails & Cuts events. I embrace the city’s growth and am dedicated to creating a space where culture, craftsmanship, and community converge.”

In addition to growing her business, she has a passion for mentoring other barbers. “I love teaching younger, fresh barbers pro tips and I do my best to lead by example. I want to share what I’ve learned to help others grow. I want them to be successful too.” Through her work, Sasha is not just shaping styles—she’s shaping the future of Fort Wayne’s creative scene, one legendary experience at a time.

Details on the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 24th at 118 W. Washington Blvd:

• 9am - Ribbon Cutting featuring Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker

• 10am – 4pm Discounted Haircuts for NEW customers

• 6-7:30pm Live Music with Melanin Soulest

• 8-10pm Staaaay Up Dance Party - Live DJ and Food Trucks and midnight mimosas

The media is invited to all activities. More information is available at the business’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Legendary Lounge & Company is a client of the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center and received business expansion assistance and marketing-related support.