For Stefano Castro’s photographic subject, self care takes the form of a stiff drink and a fresh cut. Taken during the pandemic in a makeshift backyard barber shop, the photograph frames maintenance as ritual, a pause that marks transition, whether stepping into something new, closing a long chapter, or clocking another year with polished intention. Send this to the person who knows a sharp edge and a steady hand can feel like divine intervention when it’s time to move forward.
