Barber who gave Ben Roethlisberger haircut defends himself in statement

The barber who gave Ben Roethlisberger a haircut and beard trim that was on display in a video released by the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback on Monday released a statement defending his actions.

Carlos Norman, who owns Norman’s Cuttin’ Edge Barber Shop, issued a statement through his attorney on Tuesday. The attorney says Norman’s barbershop has been closed and that Norman cut Big Ben’s hair as a friend, without charge.

Statement on behalf of Carlos Norman, owner of Norman’s Cuttin’ Edge Barber Shop, on Ben Roethlisberger’s haircut and beard trim:

Norman says the shop remains closed and the haircut was given as a “personal favor” where no money was received or exchanged. pic.twitter.com/IREjJJsoQk

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) May 19, 2020

Norman was likely moved to issue a statement after Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf was asked about Roethlisberger’s haircut during a Tuesday press briefing.

Here is Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf being asked about Ben Roethlisberger and his trip to the barber shop during his Tuesday briefing: #Steelers pic.twitter.com/0hWPYnHpuW

— Steelers Depot (@Steelersdepot) May 19, 2020

The haircut came as part of a hype video showing that Roethlisberger was back and throwing passes after undergoing elbow surgery in September. Roethlisberger, 38, only played in two games last season.