Rain Ross Brings a Fresh Fade to Jenk’s Main Street
By: Matty Mooney
When a local thinks of Jenks’s downtown or mainstreet, the word “modern” doesn’t come to mind. It’s old school, with a jukebox joint, an ice cream parlor, and plenty of antique shops that you can pluck straight out of the 50’s. As more creative and innovative spaces pop up in Tulsa, it’s about time that Jenks had some renovation. Rain Ross, Jenks High School 2013 alumni, is hoping to be the front of that innovation, one haircut at a time. Ross is the founder and owner of All Good Studio and Barbershop, a creative space and salon showcasing different local arts communities under one roof.
After graduating from Drury and working a desk job, he wanted something more fulfilling. Cutting hair seemed to fit. Becoming an apprentice under his own barber, Jenks called him back. He wanted to pay his dues to the place that raised him. This time, with a business plan.
“A lot of the barbershops in Tulsa are almost rustic, and really manly. I wanted to open up a shop that was modern and all inclusive,” said Ross, “I saw that for rent sign on main street, called the landlord, and the rest was history.”
All Good boasts a diverse team of independent stylists- specializing in all hair types, and all types of people. Their main motto- “Do, good, be good” is represented in their clientele. Ranging from older men to younger women and everyone in between, anyone who walks through All Good’s door is taken care of; both with their hair and with their heart.
An employee at All Good shows a client their finished hairstyle.
“The goal for everybody that comes in to get a haircut is that if we can do it, we will, and if we can’t, we’ll send them to someone who can, and recommend them to those that follow the mantras we do. We don’t target one demographic or one group. We aim to give everyone good service," said Ross.
Not only is Ross’s clientele diverse, so are his employees. His stylists are independent contractors- and operate from separate booths. There is no direct number to contact the shop, as the employees operate on separate appointments. Ross’s employees carry the store’s motto, and are hired on how well they interact with customers and other employees. Ross said it best: “You can teach people how to cut hair but you can’t teach them how to be a good person.”
Mural displayed in All Good done by local Tulsa artist.
All Good originally started as a concept and creative space for photographers, musicians, fashion designers, and the local arts scene as a whole. Although the original All Good space is no longer open, Ross carries the support of the Tulsa arts community through his shop. All Good’s name came into fruition from a simple positive message: It’s All Good. When brainstorming the perfect name for his business and brand- a problem became a solution.
“I always just say its “all good” whenever there's an issue,” said Ross, “It had a good ring to it and fit the situation I was in, right then and there I knew it, that's the name.”
Ross has been creative from youth, and recently started a merchandise brand for his business. He releases trending, short drops of hats and t-shirts, to promote All Good’s core brand. His shop has local art pieces for sale, and a mural done by a local artist. He plans to continue his business and brand through his barbershop, giving back to the local communities that raised him. Want to book an appointment with All Good? Find their website here and Ross’s Instagram here! The shop can be found at 116 East Main Street Jenks, OK.