So it was time again for a hair cut. YES! I enjoy when this time comes. Since I have started this blog I had to be more thoughtful and aware of my process.
What I did. Whipped out the Iphone googled barber shop UT. Went to local results around my location. Since I was leaving work I was near downtown SLC. I saw a link that looked promising. Jim's Barber Shop (219 East 800 South).
How does a name look appealing to a Barber Shop specialist one might ask? Well you see some of my favorite shops have the owners name in it, or very simple like their hours example 9 to 9 barber shop (FYI).
But when I got to Jim's I saw this very sad sign
Time for plan B back to Iphone and start all over. Thats when I saw The Dollar Shop It was close to where I was so I thought I would give it a shot. Painted on the side of the building reads $5 Most Mens Hair Cuts. Did some research online and this place has been around for 50 yrs. Very impressive, great location. This place has lots of Barbers. Some seem more "friendly" than others.
The only thing about a $5 hair cut is the price. You cant really complain about it, like "Hey this thing looks like $5 buck haircut." But doesnt mean the barber should treat it as a $5 hair cut. Because overtime for the barber that adds up specially with referrals.
So I walk in and they are just closing! But they got me in anyway. RECOMMENDATION: DO NOT COME AT CLOSING which is 5:30!!!
Sat down with my barber. Didnt even get her name she was not friendly. I hope it was the fact she had to stay later. I tried to start a conversation it went no where. Thats part of going to the barber! I asked to have my hair low fade and finger length on top. She just started buzzing away....too late. I now have a high and tight! No worries. The barber did not do a horrible job but not what I was expecting. I had her change somethings about it but like I said no worries. I will try this place again thats for sure. They have lots of barbers.
The overall feel of this place is good. When you walk in you see barbers on two sides. Down the middle is the chairs for waiting. I think the owner Howard was his name sits in a chair next to the door. He is frank and to the point, but friendly. He was paying the employees out for the day and exchanging tips etc when I was there. A person walked in a few minutes after me and he told them "Cant you read, we are closed." Guy turned around and left.
A few minutes later another guy walks in and says "Are you closed". Howard says yes. The guy says "I have a very important meeting tomorrow. Cant I ask one of the stylist if they will cut it?" Howard just said sure you can try... Ha thats why I said make sure your not there at 5:30.
I think from now on I want to try and get my cut done early like first customer of the day. Everyone knows people start their leaving mindset 1/2 hour before its closing time.
This place feels like a true old school barber shop. They didnt perform a straight razor around the neck and side burns, but then again its $5.
If your looking for a quick cut or trim give this place a shot.
9 comments:
This post made me laugh! I think I would go there just to meet Howard!! Well done Mike!
Thank Shoz. I will keep plugging along.
Mike, my mom would take me there as a kid to get my hair cut. Being I am a titch older than you, you can be assured it was in the era of ABBA and the Bee Gees!
Tracy that is such a great comment. Thanks for that add! This place is very awesome. Do you know Howard?
Nice post.
I say,
The emphasis of a barber school's education is to teach the essentials of providing hair and skin services for men. They often learn to perform razor styling, hair cutting and coloring, blow drying, foam shaves, steam facials, and facial massages.
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You can do to guarantee that you always receive the best hair cuts, latest professional techniques and stellar service is to choose the right hair salon. Granted, that is easier said than done. With hair salons on practically every street corner, narrowing down your options to find the right salon can be confusing.
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My husband goes there every month. They work fast so they can get more tips which means more clients. He does have to talk fast to get what what he wants because they are clipper happy.
I used to drive my neighbor who was in his 90's there to get his hair cut. I have a son who is 18 and am hesitant to take him there. Do they know how to cut a cool 18 year old's hair? What exactly does it mean by most cuts are $5 dollars? What cuts are more than dollars?
The barbers is great. The only problem is the new female owner of this haircut place having affair with the next door tailor-shop. They created story to kick one of the barber out to hide their relationship. Suck for this two, their acting like wild beast.
Hello, I am the owner of the Dollar Barber Shop. I took over after my father, Howard Hinckley, passed away last year. Thank you to those who have left relevant comments here. I appreciate constructive feedback. My dedicated barbers and I strive to provide our customers with quality haircuts at an affordable price. My father believed that "Quality Sells Itself" and we have made that our mantra. Please come in and give us try! Most haircuts are $6. Mohawks, Flat-Tops, and Longer Style-Cuts are $12.
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