Faded Rose

Built in partnership with Stan's Downtown Barbers

As a locally owned and family-operated business, Nina (Stan's daughter) wanted a way to give back to the Denver community and incorporate her nonprofit background into the family barbershop business, one that she has been a part of her entire life. In 2022, Nina founded Faded Rose as a 501c3 Nonprofit in partnership with Stan's Downtown Barbers. The mission of Faded Rose is to empower individuals facing adversity by offering fresh haircuts that inspire self-confidence + a new beginning. Faded Rose naturally complements Stan's Downtown Barbers, a family operated business that Stan has built over 40 years of his dedication to the craft.

This endeavor is deeply personal and was founded in loving memory of Nina's late mother, Rosine, who had a special gift for making people feel good about themselves. Whether it was a thoughtful compliment, sharing the latest beauty tip, or flashing one of her radiant smiles, Rosine had a way of lifting everyone around her. She believed beauty isn't about perfection-it's about embracing yourself, thorns and all. Just like a rose, our flaws don't take away from our beauty; they're part of what makes us unique.

Faded Rose is here to carry that spirit forward, helping others see and celebrate their own beauty, inside and out.

Partnering with local Denver organizations

Faded Rose partners with local Denver organizations to provide no-cost barbering services for those who need it most, those experiencing adversity, and looking for a fresh start. The Communities we serve include (but is not limited to): low income families, unhoused individuals, transitional housing residents, sobriety program participants, re-entry community and at-risk youth. Our current partner organizations include the following: St. Francis Center, Family Tree, Warren Village & Denver Dream Center, just to name a few!

Since we began this work, we are proud to say that we have participated in over 25 community haircutting events and have provided nearly 1,000 no-cost haircuts to clients in need. Through our services, we hope to provide folks with: self confidence, professionalism, back-to-school readiness and a true sense of community. We are very honored to play a small part in building someone's self esteem, one haircut at a time.