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Nov. 8, 2024: Barbershop built on second chances; Remembering a centenarian who shared her love for skiing

By Ryan Warner
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James Canody of R&R Head Labs and Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner
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James Canody of R&R Head Labs and Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner share a laugh during a haircut.

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Nov. 8, 2024: Barbershop built on second chances; Remembering a centenarian who shared her love for skiing

R&R Head Labs is a mission-based barbershop that hires people who were formerly incarcerated and returning veterans. As it marks one year in business, it's looking to expand. Then, we remember a Valeria Takata, a Colorado centenarian who shared her love for skiing. Plus, Denver's unique place in U.S. patent history and a Colorado invention makes Shark Tank's holiday gift guide.

R&R Head Labs CEO and founder Jamie Repenning
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R&R Head Labs CEO and founder Jamie Repenning.
Apprentice barber James Canody, left, trims up the hair of Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner
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Apprentice barber James Canody, left, trims up the hair of Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner at R&R Head Labs on Colfax Avenue in Denver. Part of Canody's training: hundreds of hours cutting hair while incarcerated.
James Canody of R&R Head Labs
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James Canody of R&R Head Labs.

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