The secret behind Jun Parcero’s growing list of celebrity clients
Hair is the crowning glory, and for many men, the search for a reliable barber is part grooming and part identity.
In the local showbiz circle, one man quietly became the answer to that search—Jun Parcero, lovingly known as Master Jun among celebrities.
His story reads like a backstage legend. Master Jun began the way many artists do. He was young, intuitive, and very hands-on.
“I started in high school. I used to cut my classmates’ hair in first year high school, and I realized it became my goal to fix people’s hair. Even my teachers were happy to see me do the cutting,” he beamed as he recalled how his journey began.
“I started at Reyes Haircutters, then Bambbi Fuentes [Salon], and then I entered showbiz. Director Bobet discovered me. He brought me to It’s Showtime for a photoshoot for the directors. I saw Vhong Navarro, and I styled him. The first style I did for Vhong trended [became a trending topic online]. From there, Vhong kept hiring me, and then more people came,” Master Jun continued.
There is magic in that kind of discovery—the camera amplifies it, and suddenly everyone wants the same look. But Master Jun’s path wasn’t entirely about capitalizing on a moment. It was more about his natural gift and innate ability to assess a face and know what it needed.
“When someone asks me to do their hair, once I see the person, I immediately identify the right look,” the talented stylist tried to explain how he skillfully determines a suitable haircut for a client.
That instinct turned him into a trusted stylist for celebrities whose careers hinge not only on talent but also on optics. No less than Daniel Padilla entrusts his hair to Master Jun. Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Kristoffer Martin, Ronnie Alonte, McCoy De Leon, and Tiyang Amy or Amy Perez are on Master Jun’s Instagram feed as part of his diverse client list.
He is also the quiet constant behind many former members of Hashtags, the boy group that made the noontime show its stage years ago. What is striking in this story is that the former Hashtags are not paid endorsers but are repeat, paying clients. They are proof not just of celebrity favor but of loyalty earned.
At Parcero Salon’s eighth-anniversary celebration, an event that doubled as his birthday party, Master Jun’s clients showed up not for cameras but out of genuine appreciation. Jimboy Martin, Nikko Natividad, Jon Lucas, Jameson Blake, and Zeus Collins took time out from managing their businesses and taping schedules to celebrate him. Their words did not sound like typical PR but heartfelt testimonies from grateful customers.
“He’s a very good person. Even before he had his own salon, he supported us. We [Hashtags] became fans! Seeing who did Kuys Vhong’s and Kuya Billy’s hair, we asked, ‘Is it Master Jun?’ When we didn’t have money, he lowered his rates so our hair could be fixed. That’s why now we try to give back to him,” Jon Lucas shared in a touching tribute.
Nikko Natividad, who still teases him with the older honorific Mang Jun, offers a playful but sincere endorsement.
“We got haircuts from him in 2016. We were his practice models then. We used to call him Mang Jun. Now he’s Master Jun! He’s really very skilled,” the actor happily shared.
Nikko keeps returning for one reason, he stated plainly: “He’s really good. We say that for men, even without makeup, it’s fine as long as your hair looks good. So when it’s about hair, if Master Jun has a full schedule, I don’t go to anyone else. I wait for him.” Other former members of the popular dancing boy group—Jameson Blake, Zeus Collins, and Jimboy Martin—echoed the positive feedback.
The ritual of returning customers—those willing to wait, to travel, to rearrange schedules—speaks about more than Master Jun’s technical skill. It shows the comfort and the relationship he develops with clients. Based on clients’ testimonies, he is part stylist and part confidant. His real win? The hard-earned trust from these loyal clients.
In a world where celebrity images are manufactured in studios and by agencies, there is something that a great haircut brings. It’s a small form of transformation that can, in an instant, lift an image or help a celebrity effectively portray a role on TV or film. For Master Jun, the talent was present before the clients. He just needed the much-deserved break.
Parcero Salon is now a home for regulars and newcomers. Celebrities may bring the spotlight, but the true glow of a barber’s work is in word of mouth and repeat business. As Master Jun smilingly and confidently assured potential clients, “Try our QC and Taguig branches. You’ll come out looking and feeling like a celebrity.”
Master Jun’s chair has undoubtedly handled more than just hair. It is where image and identity are crafted and maintained with a lot of care.
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