Darain Housen shows off his 'hairy hat'. - FILE
DARAIN HOUSEN'S 'HAIR hat' has apparently given him some international
recognition.
The St. Thomas-based barber won for himself a visit to Japan last week and will be in the Far East country for the next two weeks. He left the island last Friday.
Housen's story was first featured in THE STAR in November when he was spotted at his home in Sommerset, St. Thomas. At that time, Housen sported a baseball cap hair style which he has worn for the past 20 years.
After the story appeared, several calls came from overseas seeking a contact for the man who gave himself the fancy haircut in 1985 after he wanted to go to a party but did not have a hat. In fact, most of the calls wanted to feature Housen in books, magazines and posters. Just when it seemed that Housen would be unable to take up some of these offers, he was able to take his first trip overseas.
"Some people from Japan came here looking for me. They photographed me and videod me and then offered me a chance to visit Japan. They said when I got there I would be paid," said Housen smiling.
Housen said whatever the outcome of the visit to Japan, he is still happy as his hair has given him the first opportunity to travel.
"I'm happy for the exposure. I must say thanks to THE STAR and The Gleaner who gave me the exposure as well," said Housen.
The barber said on the day his picture appeared on the front page of THE STAR, he had difficulty finding a STAR.
"STAR sell off. Everybody buy one. Since then everybody recognise everywhere me go but mi nuh feel no way about it as more people know about me and my hair," he said.
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