Hey guys.....this post is for you. If you are anything like me, then you know that there is nothing better than a great haircut. However, that seemed to be a fools errand trying to find a place where I was happy. For years, I have bounced around from salon to salon, looking for a good cut. There are a plethora of shops around town that are geared for men that offer sports on television, a neck/shoulder massage and mediocre haircut. You know the kind: a cut you wanted something a little different and new. Then after a week or maybe two, you are stuck with an uneven cut that looks like all the others you have gotten in the past. I was in that position for many years. I would find a place that I liked and for a while I would be contented. Then the shop would raise the price and I would be right back where I started.
One day, one a whim, I asked my buddy Adam where he got his hair cut. He told me about a place called Centerville Barbers. I asked if he liked them and he enthusiastically was telling me how awesome they are. Adam always sports a cool cut, so if he liked them, than they must be terrific. I just showed up one day (a Tuesday) and after waiting for a few minutes, owner and operator Tim Minton got me right into the chair. They do take walk-ins, but it's always better to call and make an appointment.
Immediately, Tim had my at ease with his dry sense of humor, smile and his taking time to ask me what kind of cut I was wanting. After a couple of minutes, he started to do his thing. Tim has asked me where I got my hair cut before. It was Tim's opinion that most guys wanted a salon where a woman cut their hair. Why? Because most guys like "boobs in their back." Some guys would rather have a mediocre cut by a woman than have a fantastic cut by a trained barber who know exactly how to cut a man's hair.
Centerville Barber's charges $13 dollars for a haircut. What do you get for that $13 dollars? A precision cut, a neck shave with warm shave cream, and your eyebrows trimmed. Okay, time to get real here fellas. Let's face it: women's lot in life is to bear the pain of childbirth. A man's lots in life? Our eyebrows grow together. Seems like a fair trade-off, huh?? At the end of the haircut, you usually have your choice of styling product that Tim will apply to your hair. A couple of flicks with a comb and you are finished!
In addition to haircuts, Centerville Barbers also offer a variety of services. I have taken advantage of the shave back in November of 2014. My buddies Joshua, Adam, my Dad and I had a guy's night out that included a wet shave and a game of Euchre. Tim was the lucky one to shave all four of us guys and I can honestly say you haven't lived until you had a trained, professional barber give you a shave. Warm shaving cream, numerous hot towels. and the pre-shave oil to help soften the stubble are all weaved together for an unforgettable experience. Not only to you smell like a dude, you leave with possibly one of the best shaves of your life. Truly! A word to the wise about a shave. Be sure to schedule an appointment for the end of the day for the shave. That way either Tim and Luke (Tim's business partner) can concentrate on your shave without having to watch and worry that there are young ones running around. Nobody wants to think about the horrors of children bumping into the barber with a blade in his hand, right?
One of the perks of Centerville Barbers is that Tim and Luke offer beer. Yes, you read that right. Beer. Tim has a kitchen area where there is a refrigerator stocked with beer, so that way if there is a bit of a wait, you can grab a beer and relax as you wait for your turn. Another perk is all kinds of hair products are on display and available to purchase, In fact, Tim uses a lot of the products that he sells. So if you happen to like the smell or the hold that particular gel or wax gives you, chances are you can buy some of it right there in the shop!
Bottom line...what I like most about Centerville Barbers is that Tim takes care of details, no matter how minuscule. I recently have been having a part cut into my hair. Tim helps to take care of maintaining it when I return to have my hair cut. In addition, he also clips the little wispies I have on my hairline around my forehead. The devil is in the details and it's things like that keep me coming back to them.
The one thing that you will notice when you walk into Centerville Barbers is the level of cleanliness of the shop. There is never clutter, and the smell of clean permeates the air. I have been in other shops and usually follow after someone who has had their hair cut. Typically, there was hair laying all over the floor. Not here. Again, the tiniest of details are handled.
If you have more questions or need additional information about my experience with Centerville Barbers, drop me a comment and I'll be sure to answer it. If you want the best cut of your life, here is their address:
Centerville Barbers
162 West Franklin Street
Centerville, Oh. 45459
Phone: 937.260.5103
Call and get yourself an appointment today. You'll be glad that you did. Drink a beer while you're there!
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