A barber shop on wheels that you book via an app

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As a teenager Darren got his hair cut in traditional salons like this

Afro-Caribbean barber shops are well-known for offering a social, convivial atmosphere – a place to hang out with friends. Image caption

Darren met business partner Nana Darko while at University of Sussex

Darren’s Trim-It app won the competition, and he was named the University of Sussex’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year. Image caption

Kris is a full-time barber, operating from the van

Through family and friends they were able to raise a five-figure sum in a last-ditch attempt to jump-start the business and in February 2018 the first van was ready – a Ford transit Darren customised outside his parents’ house.

Source: www.bbc.com