Elizabeth Deterville looks at her new hairstyle courtesy of stylist Novo in an apartment on May 5 in New York. Novo started offering older clients free haircuts during the coronavirus pandemic. Photos: AP
Roberto Novo has styled the hair of a constellation of stars, from singer Britney Spears to supermodel Naomi Campbell. But during the pandemic, he’s turned his talents to the heads of lesser known, older New Yorkers – and he’s done it for free.
The Argentina-born stylist welcomes them to his Manhattan apartment or visits them in their homes. His two French bulldogs keep everyone company. He calls his initiative “Free haircut and puppy love”.
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