Barber Shop Listing - US - North Central

Vera's Hair Trends
Cresthill, IL 60435

• clipper cuts
• flat tops
• perms / colors
• unisex styling

Thanx,
Vera's Hair Trends
 

Listed: Dec 31 '98

Thanks to Vera for sending details of her shop.

Laura's Cut Above
1006 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 963-6369

Africano's
289 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: (815) 933-9010

Clodi's Barber Shop
72 S Locust Street, Manteno, IL 60950
Phone: (815) 468-3115

The Barbary Coast
Lakehurst Mall 255 Lakehurst Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 473-0730

David's Barber Shop
2612 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: (317) 788-9827

Laswell Barber Shop
5236 Crawrfordsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 484-9379
Shop hours: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; Closed Sunday and Wednesday
Email address: Wlasw74794@aol.com

B & G Barbers
53 S. Michigan Avenue, Valparaiso IN 46383
Phone: (219) 462-7715

Simcox & Fink Barber Shop
6703 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 266-4400

State Street Barbershop
816 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (313) 995-5253

Hi-Lo Clippers Barbershop
25948 Van Dyke Rd, Center Line, MI 48015
Phone: (810) 757-9195

"The Hair Stable" Barbershop
3841 Huron St., North Branch, Michigan 48461
Phone: (810) 688-4177
Shop hours: Tuesday-Friday 8a.m.-5:30p.m. Sat. 8am-4p.m.

The Club Barber Shop
47941 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby TWP, MI 48317
Phone: (810) 731-4414

Hal's Barbershop
15119 Eureka Road, Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: (313) 282-5528
Shop hours: Tues. thru Fri. 8-6 and first Sat. of every month 8-4

"Hal does a good job of tailoring a cut to accommodate your head shape, texture of hair, direction your hair grows etc... Cuts lot of flattops, so your in good hands. If you prefer a flattop with some length on top to comb or spike, speakup BEFORE the cut, otherwise be prepared for a short military style flattop. He's the only barber here, but you won't feel rushed out of the barberchair."

Bushwacker Hair Salon,
24110 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: (313) 292-4120
Email: wackjr@aol.com

This shop is owned and operated by John, a barber of 29 years. You can also get clipper blades sharpened here.

Chuck's Barber Shop
44 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098
Phone: (248) 879-6763

Steve & Dukes Mens Hair Styling
45626 Van Dyke Ave, Utica, MI 48317
Phone: (810) 731-0690

Filary's Barber Shop
29696 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI 48092
Phone: (810) 751-1560
Shop hours: Tues. thru Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-4

Campus Cuts
1416 John Road, Cloquet, MN
Phone: (218) 879-9432

Mick's Barbershop
414 20th St. NW Faribult, MN
Phone: (507) 332-9841
Shop hours: Tues-Sat 10-5

Mick advertises "Expert Flattops", he does great H&Ts as wall as Ivy leagues etc.

"Vern is a great Flat top barber. He takes his time and always gets it right. Lots of cops get there flats done there."

Leven Barber Shop
Main Street, Meta MO 65058
Shop Hours: Wed&Thu: 8am-8pm; Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-11pm

and

Leven Barber Shop
Shop Hwy 63, Freeburg MO
Shop Hours: Mon&Tue: 8am-6pm

Price: $6.00 (both shops)

Swiney's Barber Shop,
3461 Ashby Road, St Ann, MO 63074
Phone: (314) 426-0290

"A traditional two chair shop, both barbers are equally skilled at all types of short clipper cuts. The barber closest to the door is named Ben, unsure of the name for the other guy but you'll hear them boast of their reputation for knowing how to give "real" haircuts. You need to understand that they are both "agressive" with the clippers, moving fast and going short on the first pass. They use Oster tools, will ask what blade you prefer (#000,#0000,#1, #1.5, etc.), and surprisingly it seems most of their customers know what that means. Clientele is surprising young (under 40) given the age of Ben and his partner. Crowded on Saturdays but rotates fast because most cuts are high and tights, low and tights, and crews ... they do excellent flattops and that can slow things up some. Last Saturday, I was one of six guys in the shop, all got some variation of a tight cut, high or low. Very clean shop with great mags but it can get smokey ... both barbers smoke and they encourage customers do to the same while in the chair if they prefer. Great place for me to enjoy a good stogie, catch up on some good conversation, and get my weekly high and tight (one of the best #000-#1 in St. Louis)."

Lloyd Careys Barbershop
5423 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109
Phone (314) 351-6193
Shop hours: Tues. - Fri. 8:00 - 5:30, Saturday 8:00 - 3:00

The shop I stumbled across today is Lloyd Careys Barbershop. It is a great shop just down the street from a great cigar shop I wanted to check out. Having been about two weeks since my last cut, the place looked to be traditional in all respects so I thought I'd check it out. A 5 chair shop with 4 barbers at work at the time, the overwhelming sound of clippers as soon as I walked in assured me the place was a "real" shop. I maintain anywhere from a #000 high and tight to a #000 all over and in some shops I have walked in, the look you receive is one of confusion as to why you would even want a haircut. At this place they appreciate and understand the fresh and crisp look of tight cut and welcomed me like any other regular. A busy place to say the least, it is a take a number set up although you can place your number with a specific barber if you prefer. Observing the guys at work while I waited, they all seemed to know how to use their clippers. I heard no reference to blade numbers, but two different barbers asked if they should take it "down to the skin" which they did without hesitation and utmost confidence, as did John who gave me one of the best high and tights I've had in St. Louis. Nothing seems to be done gently or with a soft touch, it comes off quickly but precisely which is to say short is real short and in my case tight was real tight. In fact, the pro (named John) that high and tighted me, had his Osters turned on and ready when he asked me how I wanted it done. Maybe intimidating to some, I think other Buzztowner's understand my appreciation. It's a lively and fast paced place ....lot's of jokes and stories. All cuts are finished with lather and blade followed good rub down of great smelling aftershave. $9.00 ....I'll be a regular!

The Barber Shop
1700 S. Campbell, Suite. D, Springfield, MO 65807

The Springfield News Leader gathers votes from the people of the Ozarks once a year, choosing his/her favorite restaurant, doctor, etc. THE BARBER SHOP is 1998s winner. We're proud to say we're #1.

If you're just passing through, or you live in the Springfield, MO area and can't find a place that satisfies your hair care needs, search no further. THE BARBER SHOP is just what you've been looking for.

A full service shop for men and woman, THE BARBER SHOP does haircuts from flat tops to full styles. As well as specializing in perms and colors THE BARBER SHOP offers massage therapy, tanning and full lines of hair-care products such as American Crew for men, Matrix, Back to Basics and more.

We're open Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 7:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am until 5:00pm.

Stop by and see us. The best barber shop in the Ozarks wants to serve you.
 

Listed: Dec 31 '98

Thanks to Sharon and Jan at The Barber Shop for sending details of their shop.

Johnson Street Barbershop
Johnson Street, Akron, OH

The place is tiny: two barber chairs, 4 waiting chairs and that's about it. There is usually one barber, and a second older barber works part time. There is barely room for two people to stand up at the same time. If you're not careful you may hit your head on the overhead light fixture. The small quarters make for good conversation, and both times I've been there, the place has been packed with lots of easy banter among regular patrons and the barber(s). Lots of high school-aged guys and guys in their twenties have started going there, in addition to kids, retirees and workers of all kinds. Part of the appeal is the price: $5.00 for a great haircut. I guess that's possible because of the no-frills interior and what has to be cheap rent in a sketchy neighborhood.

The inside hasn't changed since the 1950s, I'd guess. There are vintage barber chairs and equipment. My first haircut there, I waited as a father and his two young sons got haircuts and watched two young guys get their already short crewcuts tightened. I had a grown out generic medium-length haircut that I'd been getting trimmed at a chain-place because I couldn't find a regular barbershop that was open during my off-hours. Glad to be back in a regular barber shop, when it was finally my turn I asked the barber for a short taper, close around the edges and short all over.

He went to work with the clippers and proceeded to give me the best haircut I've had in a long time. When he says taper, he means TAPER and the sides and back were a perfect gradual blending from no hair around the edges to just barely enough to comb down on top (about an inch and a half at the longest). And I mean the edges were SMOOTH, shaved down to nothing with an outliner for about the first inch of the hairline and rising evenly above that. He cleaned up the edges with a straight razor a slicked the top into place. All cutting was done with clippers and various attachments, no scissors were used.

The only drawback to such a short haircut is that it grows out so quickly, but at just $5 a cut, I'm not complaining. It you're into short hair and a real barbershop experience, check this place out. They're open weekdays and Saturdays. Sorry I can't be more specific with a name and address, but if you drive down Johnson Street you can't miss it. It's the tiny brick shop on your left (coming up Johnson from Grant Street), close to the road and before the highway overpass.

Main Street Cadiz, OH
Shop hours: Tue. thru Fri. 9-5, Sat 9-1

All haircuts in the place are $7.00 and thats a steal. They actually get embarrassed and tickled when you offer them a $ 1.00 tip. Offer them a flat 10 spot ($3.00 tip) and they actually try to give it back! (They both did it once!)

Great conversation and they get cable TV on the shop TV if the wait is REAL long which is usually between and hour or two on Saturdays.

Cadiz, Ohio is off of Route 9, route 22 or Route 250 in Ohio. (All 3 intersect in town). Worth the drive. I drive 45 minutes myself every 3 weeks. One try and you will be hooked.

Update from a happy Buzztowner:

I just wanted to thank the reader who recommended the shop on Main Street in Cadiz, Ohio. I stopped by the shop and was number three in line. Barb was the only barber in the shop at the time. I had several errands to run that day and excused myself from the line. After returning about 40 minutes later, I was next in line. Barb was excusing herself for lunch, I think, as Dana replaced her.

I asked for a simple trim, a low fade to a 1.5 attachment. Dana obliged, draping me with the cape and turning the chair away from the mirror. After a few swipes, and hearing a few crunches, I was curious how much she was removing. Upon turning me to look, I have to say that I agree with the original contributor, who said she was not shy. What I found was a "high and tight", much closer than a normal 1.5. After the initial surprise I found myself asking if she could fade it to a 1. She willingly obliged. I walked out happily surprised.

P.S. - Dana mentioned to me that another lady in town opened a barbershop (through the crossroads, not far on the other side of the town, away from I-70 that is). I understand that this lady does neck shaves with a straight razor, and maybe even headshaves. If anyone visits Cadiz, maybe they can review the new shop for us.

Ted's Kleen Kut Barber Shop
3023 Tuscarawrus St., W Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 455-5870

Ted does an extremely thorough job. He wants to give you the cut you want, and once he knows you want it SHORT, he'll go as close as you want. He gets busy on Saturday mornings and sometimes late in the afternoon, but during weekdays and mornings, you can often walk right up to the chair. A lot of younger guys and cops have started going there in the past few years. I get a short taper, but I've seen him do excellent crewcuts, flattops, buzzcuts, and close all over with an outliner, in addition to regular businessman's cuts.

Retiree's haicuts are $5, and i'ts either $7 or $8 for everyone else (I forget exactly). Flattops are a bit more.

Ted is an excellent barber and also a great guy to talk to. This unpretentious little shop is the kind of no-nonsense neighborhood shop that it's getting harder and harder to find. I drive 30 minutes out of my way just to go a haircut there.

Best Cuts
3730 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: (216) 398-7174

"I got my first flattop about two weeks ago (from another shop), and while it looked OK at first, I decided that it was a little too long for my liking (my fault, not my stylist's). If you want a flattop, you'll get Tina Marie (she's the one with long, blonde hair - she's also the only one who does flattops there). For those of you who know what attachment lengths you want used (I don't - like I said, I'd only had one flattop), she'll know what you're talking about. Anyway, after I explained what I wanted, she proceeded to take my hair down to about half the length it was when I walked in. It looks GREAT!, and cost $9.95."

Rebecca's Shaker Barbershop
12808 Larchmere Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
Phone: (216) 229-3057

I wasn't meaning to get a haircut today, although I was due for one, and my hair had started to appear unruly and excessively curly at the back and sides. As I passed the shop, I noticed it was empty, and then I saw Rebecca outside, watering some plants. It looked like she wasn't busy at the moment. So I stopped and parked my car across from her shop and walked over, thinking it'd be a good time to get a quick haircut.

She greeted me in a friendly voice, and I followed her in. After I had sat down in her chair, and after a we had had a bit of small talk about how nice the weather was, she asked me what kind of cut I wanted. I asked her for a very short crop, tightly tapered at the back and sides, but also immediately expressed some reservation that such a cut might make my elongated face appear even more elongated. She considered me carefully, and assured me an ultra-short cut would work for me. I told her to proceed.

Over the next twenty five minutes, she gave me a traditional barber shop haircut, alternately clippering and scissoring my hair into a close, head shaping cut. She sprayed water on my head, and worked it into my scalp, kneading and massaging hard in a way that felt really relaxing. As a finishing touch, she used a straight edge razor on the back of my neck and along the hairline down my neck on either side, shaping precise lines over the ears and down toward the back. By the time I was done, I had shed about two-thirds of the fuzz I had walked in with. It's not quite a crewcut, but pretty close to that. I think I'll go even shorter next time.

This whole haircut experience was wonderful. The cut turned out great, although the first look in the mirror produced a slight shock at the extent of the shearing that had taken place. It was precise, every hair in place, and I decided I loved it. Under the late morning sun, my own shadow looked liked that of a shaven headed man, and it made me feel like a new person. (Someday I hope to go in for a complete head shave, but I am not sure I can go through with that as yet!)

Walking into work, I was immediately noticed and my haircut received a complementary comment from a female coworker. That convinced me I had at last found the perfect barber.

My wife, conservative by temperament, was a bit taken aback to see me nearly hairless as she returned from work in the evening, but I think that after just a couple of hours, she's already getting used to me looking like this.

Rebecca's Shaker Barbershop is highly recommended by this reader!

A reader who saw the original listing for this shop on Buzztown tried Rebecca's Shaker barber shop and was so pleased with the results that he wrote an article about his experience: An Excellent Barber Shop Experience.

The Rockefeller Barber Shop
W.6th St., Cleveland, OH 44133
Phone: (216) 781-3999

Sincerely,
Melissa Martel

Stefanec's Family Barber Shop
10017 West 130th Street, Cleveland, OH 44133 (North Royalton area)
Phone: (440) 237-4303

The Barber House
3841 North High Street, Columbus, OH

Bob's Barber Shop (formerly listed as Andy's Barber Shop)
22924 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Phone: (216) 734-3261

Update: Andy's Barber Shop has now changed its name to Bob's Barber Shop. Thanks to Paul for sending the following information. "Bob is the barber in the chair closest to the window. Before I went there I called to see if he did flattops and/or high & tight flattops. He said sure, no problem, which made me feel confident he could do at least a good flattop. Today I stopped there for the first time; I have a high & tight flattop, which I get cut every 10 to 14 days. Bob cut my high & tight, #000 on the sides and back, landing strip on top, and as flat as a table, the best high & tight flattop I've ever had. I forgot to ask if he would shave the sides if I wanted, but he uses shaving cream and straight razor around the edges.

Update: Thanks to the Buzztown reader who sent in this update:

"I took the advice of another contributor and went to Bob's Barbershop. He does an excellent flattop, one of the best I have ever had. He will take the sides down to the skin if you ask. I would recommend him to everyone in area. Bob is the first chair. I did not see the other barber doing any short haircuts so I cannot comment on his expertise. I will become a regular customer."

"I went to a shop recommended in your listing (Bob's Barbershop in Fairview Park, Ohio) to get a flat top DA. When it was my turn I got the second barber (Andy) who no one previously went to. Everyone has recommended Bob in the first chair. I got a great flat top but was much shorter than I expected, but was as flat as board. The sides he left very long and blocked the back. A job very well done!"

CharlesScott Salons,
19025 Olde Lake Road,
Rocky River, OH
Phone: (440) 333-7994

Martin's Barber Shop
11590 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: (513) 563-4752

"A local barbershop in Cincinnati, OH that is probably the best I've found in the country is Martin's Barber Shop, Route 42 just about 1/2 mile south of I-275 Northen Loop. I have lived all over the country, abroad and shopped at numerous shops everywhere but this is the best. Over 8 chairs and two guys who are deluxe at all types of short cuts down to a complete head shave. Greg and Chris are the two but Chris is by far the best."

College Barber Shops
665 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 255-5601

The Hilldale Barber Shop
702 S. Midvale Blvd., Madison, WI 
Phone: (608) 233-6157

Stadium Barbers
1515 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 255-1588

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