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At just 11, this metro Detroit boy is a hairstyling prodigy

Posted at 5:25 PM, Sep 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-12 20:03:19-04

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Do you remember what you were passionate about when you were 11 years old?

7 Action News reporter Syma Chowdhry met a boy from Bloomfield Hills who has been obsessed with hair, before he could even say the word "hair!"

Vince Weishaus loves everything about being a hairstylist.
 
"All the different lengths, and textures and colors and how you can do so much with it," Vince said.

The pre-teen already has some experience, practicing on fake hair first.
 
"When I was 2, my sister always had these dolls, so I always took them and I did their hair," he said.
 
Vince's grandmother was the first to get a haircut, when he was only 5. His dad, Todd Weishaus, said Vince felt pretty comfortable using scissors in his hands.
 
A nearby neighbor had a salon in her home. When she moved, she made a deal with Vince's parents to give some of her stuff to him.
 
Todd created a salon filled with everything Vince needed to do hair, plus fun decor. They then surprised Vince on his 9th birthday.
 
"(I) saw a whole salon,” Vince said. “I was like screaming and I didn't know what to do."
 
He started looking through magazines, watching Youtube and practicing on mannequin heads. Now, he's been doing hair cuts, color and style for family, friends and teachers.
 
“We are just proud he has passion and interests," Todd said.
 
He doesn't charge a fee because he says he is still practicing. Todd's also getting attention from other hair salon owners who have been reaching out in hopes to meet Vince.
 
"Give him some pointers or help him grow," Todd said.
 
Vince can't wait to grow up and grow his business.
 
"’Vincent Charles Salon,’ because ‘Charles’ is my middle name," Vince said.
 
Until then, he's enjoying the practice.
 
"Very sweet, kind and gentle and caring and he's a great kid,” Todd added.

You can view Vince’s work on Instagram @Vince_Hair and on his website: https://vweishaus.wixsite.com/website.