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Our Team

A better future starts with the right mentor. For years, we saw aspiring barbers in San Antonio falling through the cracks—stuck in slow, outdated programs with no clear support and no real path forward.

That’s why Robert Diaz, a Tonsore Master Educated Barber with over 45 years of experience, opened Tonsore Master Academy: to give people the kind of hands-on, heart-led training he wished existed when he started.

Founder

Robert Diaz

With over 45 years of hands-on experience behind the chair, Robert Diaz is a respected San Antonio barber and the founder of Tonsore Master Academy.

A master educator and passionate mentor, Robert created Tonsore to give aspiring barbers the kind of real-world training and personal guidance he wished he had when he started.

Every class he leads is built on deep industry knowledge, a heart-led teaching style, and a firm belief that anyone with the drive deserves a respected, lasting career.

Admin Assistant

Dana Rodriguez

Known for her precision, patience, and unwavering support, Dana Rodriguez plays a vital role at Tonsore as the academy’s dedicated Administrative Assistant. She brings both warmth and structure to the student experience, making sure every aspiring barber is supported, organized, and encouraged.

With Dana behind the scenes, the classroom runs smoothly — and the heart of the Tonsore mission shines through every step of the journey.

A passion for mentorship

At Tonsore Master Academy, we deliver a student-centered education that blends time-honored barbering techniques with the latest industry skills—all in a professional and welcoming environment in San Antonio. Our structured curriculum emphasizes hands-on training, theory mastery, and career readiness, supporting students every step of the way.

With a 90%+ licensure pass rate and hundreds of graduates working across the industry, our results speak for themselves. We continue to evolve with the field, enhancing our programs to meet current demands while staying true to our core mission: to provide high-quality, career-focused education that prepares students for long-term success.

But we’re just getting started. As the industry evolves, so do we—always raising the bar, always putting students first. Because at Tonsore, this isn’t just barber school. It’s where futures begin.

At Tonsore, this isn’t just barber school—it’s where futures take shape.