Chad Haldeman, also known as Chad David and the creative moniker Cold Tony, is an Atlanta-based hair stylist, image consultant, designer, and cultural commentator whose work bridges beauty, fashion, graphic design, and community-centered creative activism. With more than two decades of experience in the beauty industry, Haldeman is recognized for his expertise in modern blonding, precision color work, textured cuts, and multidimensional styling techniques.

Beyond the salon environment, Haldeman’s Cold Tony identity explores Atlanta’s evolving cultural landscape through graphic art, apparel, public discourse, and street-inspired visual design. His work often examines themes of urban change, nostalgia, neighborhood identity, and the social impact of gentrification within the city’s historic communities. Through projects connected to “Atlantafication,” he has contributed to conversations surrounding preservation, local culture, and the rapidly shifting identity of Atlanta.

Blending DIY aesthetics, cultural critique, and visual storytelling, Haldeman moves fluidly between personal styling and broader creative practice. Whether through hair, apparel, design, or community dialogue, his work reflects a deep connection to Atlanta’s creative underground and the people who shape it.