Brooklyn Fischer, left, aka The Hair Doc, with a client

A MITCHELLS Plain barber is growing his business after cutting out his PlayStation gaming to focus on giving his community fresh cuts.

While many young people are struggling to find work, Beacon Valley barber Brooklyn Fisher, 21, decided to create his own opportunity.

What started as a teenage hobby in his bedroom has grown into a business that supports him financially and has helped him build a name for himself online and in his community.

Fisher's journey comes at a time when youth unemployment remains one of South Africa's biggest challenges.