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Who's great for men's haircuts/styling?

by Robin Garr » Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:19 pm

It just occurred to me that this section has evolved into a great place to compare consumer notes on issues like this.

I'm not entirely happy with the options I've been using for haircuts. My job as writer/editor/Web editor puts me in the funny position where most of the time I'm working solitary or venturing out to casual spots like Heine's or Caffe Classico or Lotsa Pasta, and it doesn't matter if I'm wearing a raggedy shirt and comb my hair with my fingers, but when I need to dress up, it's generally for classy dining or fairly important sessions like business meetings, television or public appearances, and I need to look sharp.

Bottom line, with no real emotional ties to the places I've been getting haircuts/styling, I'm just wondering if any of you guys - particularly folks whose professions, like mine, call for Power Dressing at least on occasion - have recommendations for barbers/stylists who are very good at going beyond the buzz, white sidewalls or the bowl cut. ;)

Extra credit for handy location (Crescent Hill, Highlands or downtown) and an attitude that doesn't operate from the assumption that anyone over 40 is a style-unconscious geezer who can be scalped and sent on his way with no complaints. Value would also be nice, although I'm certainly willing to pay for quality.

Long question ... any short answers or good advice?
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by TP Lowe » Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:32 pm

Just up the street from you, Jerry Heston is terrific (and expensive). If you venture into the burbs, Elizabeth at Fritz's is very good and reasonably priced.
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by James Paul » Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:17 am

I used to use "The Place to Go" on Bardstown road near DOO WOP

Ask for Angie, she used to do mine. She's pretty cool. Her uncle is
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by Leah S » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:30 am

Shea at Salon 815 on the 7th floor of the Glassworks bldg. Gordon has been everywhere in town and no one--no one I tell you can do a man's cut like Shea. He will spend nearly an hour on your head and you will look HAWT!

Or distinguished. Whatever.
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by Dan Thomas » Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:37 pm

I must second Angie at "A Place to Go" on Bardstown Rd. She's been cutting my hair for years and has never given me a bad "doo". It will run you $12(minus tip). However, I do like to keep my coif pretty short most of the time.
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by Scott Schamel » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:16 am

If you are out in the Shivley Area, Debbie at Shivley Shears on Rockford Lane is great!!!
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by Michelle R. » Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:40 pm

I highly recommend Robin at Beauty First on Hurstbourne. She's fabulous! For me to get my hair cut, highlighted, styled, and an eyebrow wax is $91, not including tip. When you consider that it takes 3-4 hours to do my hair, (I have very long, thick hair) this is an unbelievable bargain! I've never left disappointed!
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by Michele Cull » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:29 pm

Angie cut my hubby's hair. She does a great job!
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by Laura SS » Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:42 pm

Dan Thomas wrote:I must second Angie at "A Place to Go" on Bardstown Rd.


Boy, this place is popular! My husband and another friend of ours are also dedicated patrons. In addition to Angie, Connie Jo (Joe?) is also very talented. My handsome man always come back handsomer, and I'm pleased with the attention to detail.
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by Ethan Ray » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:46 pm

i gave myself a haircut last night.

i'm told i get points for doing a good job, while not entirely sober. :shock:
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by Ron Johnson » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:55 pm

Bill Fowler is the best, but he ain't cheap. William Dean salon on B'town road right across from MidCity Mall.
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by James Paul » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:54 am

[quote="Ethan Ray"]i gave myself a haircut last night.

i'm told i get points for doing a good job, while not entirely sober. :shock:[/quote

Believe it or not I have done the very same thing.

I tried this after WAY to much whiskey. I shaved my head to run off some girlfriend I had.

What I thought would take about 30 minutes, armed with mustache trimmer wound up 2 hours....I was tickled pink.
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by Ethan Ray » Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:09 pm

James Paul wrote:
Ethan Ray wrote:i gave myself a haircut last night.

i'm told i get points for doing a good job, while not entirely sober. :shock:


Believe it or not I have done the very same thing.

I tried this after WAY to much whiskey. I shaved my head to run off some girlfriend I had.

What I thought would take about 30 minutes, armed with mustache trimmer wound up 2 hours....I was tickled pink.



i wouldn't say i had <i>way</i> too much bourbon, but enough that i decided i was sick of my hair, and could live with it being an inch long (it down just past my shoulders).

I'd been trying for a few weeks to coerce a free haircut out of my friends who are handy with shears, and got sick of waiting for schedules to line up.



...my brother was on hand; a did double check it for me, as well as clean up the back.


Lucky me though: it did only take about 30 minutes.
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by Jessica Devine » Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:56 pm

Tim Schaefer at Hairies off Lexington.
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