Carl Littles

Carl Littles

Owner/Instructor

The Original Barber School (OBS)

Bio:

Carl Littles – Barber, Educator, Mentor, Entrepreneur

Carl Littles is a Las Vegas native, licensed barber of over 23 years, and an accomplished educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in the barbering industry. As the owner of The Original Barbershop💈 and The Original Barber School (OBS), Carl has built a platform focused on developing skilled, disciplined, and career-driven barbers.

Known for his real-world, high-energy teaching style, Carl emphasizes fundamentals, professionalism, consistency, and mindset preparing students not only to pass the state board, but to succeed long-term in the industry.

Carl’s impact reaches far beyond Las Vegas. He has taught classes across the country, sharing stages with respected industry leaders including Major League Barber, and was honored as Instructor of the Year at the CT Barber Expo, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the barbering industry.

He is also a featured educator at major industry events such as IBS Las Vegas (now Be+Well), where he delivers classes centered on leadership, growth, and modern barbering techniques for both barbers and stylists.

Through his commitment to education, mentorship, and community outreach, Carl Littles continues to elevate the barbering profession while creating real pathways for the next generation.

“His mission is simple: build better barbers, stronger mindsets, and lasting careers.”