Champions Barber Shop was founded in 2010 by Miguel Nieves. A West Chester local for his entire life, Miguel wanted his barber shop to become a staple in the community, and his Chestnut Street shop became a hub for all community members to connect and receive exemplary services. His dreams grew in 2014 when he opened Champions on High Street, his second location, located just three blocks from the West Chester University campus.

In 2017, the Champions brand expanded once again with the opening of Champions School of Barbering, giving students from all walks of life a chance to pursue their barbering dreams. Visit Champions School of Barbering to learn more.

Over the years, the Chestnut Street shop moved to Gay Street and now is located on Church Street. Miguel has also rebranded the business to Champions Premier Barber Shop, taking services and the overall customer experience to a higher standard.

Edwin, a West Chester native, has been at Champions since 2013. He attended West Chester School of Barbering and graduated in 2012. He is a dedicated barber that mixes passion and precision into every haircut. It is this dedication and passion that made Edwin manager of the Champions Premier’s Gay Street (now Church Street) location in 2018. He specializes in a broad range of styles, but his favorite cut to do is the classic bald fade. Edwin is sure to give clients a top-notch haircut accompanied with plenty of laughter and great conversation.

Emily graduated from Pulse Beauty Academy, and has been cutting hair since 2012. She personally loves cutting all different types of hair, as well as she loves fades and designs especially. She has been working at Champions since 2015, and she would love to have you in her chair next and become your forever barber!

Josue has been in the Champions family and helping out at the shop since 2013. He took his love for barbering to the next level when he graduated from Chester County Technical High School and started officially cutting hair in 2019. Josue loves doing bald fades and especially enjoys any type of challenge that pushes his barbering skills to new heights.

Thalia has been a barber at Champions for over a year now, with three years of experience cutting hair. She was actually one of the first few people to graduate from Champions School of Barbering with Miguel Nieves’ mentoring. He molded her into the barber she is today! She says “I am so glad and honored to be a part of this wonderful team of Champions.

Jessica graduated from TCHS in Phoenixville, and has been behind the chair since 2008. She has a love for fades & braiding, and years of experience with shear & women’s cuts.

Paris Jones attended Champions School of Barbering and is a recent apprentice graduate from our shop locations. 

Kristina graduated from Champions School of Barbering in 2021 and has been at our shop locations ever since.