. homophobic business owners these days, and now a California barbershop is getting into the act. Army reservist Kendall Oliver, who is transgender. An army sergeant who identifies as a has described the moment they were refused service at a barbershop by the owner. Transgender Army reservist Kendall Oliver was denied a haircut for being , and it looks like he’ll be taking his case to court. A few. An army sergeant who identifies as a has described the moment they were refused service at a barbershop by the owner.