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Did you know that George Washington was a hairstyle trendsetter? Unlike other men of his time, Washington eschewed the powdered wig. Instead, he wore his hair shorter and powdered it himself to create his distinctive look.

How did early barbers come to practice surgery? They owned and had experience using sharp knives and cutting tools. As a result, local people asked barbers to let blood, dig out ingrown nails, lance boils and infected gums, and remove damaged teeth.

As part of his attempt to introduce Western European culture, Peter the Great forbade his courtiers from wearing beards, shaving them himself if they did not follow suit. Those that refused had to pay a fine and wear a sign saying “beards are a ridiculous ornament.”

How often have you walked out of a barbershop and said to yourself, “Well, it will grow back eventually”? We do not think that is the experience you are after. To prevent this, we work closely with you during your cut. We want you to leave knowing your haircut looks great and that you will gladly come back.

A great barber shop is a place you go not just for that perfect haircut, but also for a chance to catch up with the other gentlemen of the neighborhood. Truly a unique experience, and one not to be missed.

Most hair grows an average of 1 mm per day. This equates to around 1-2 inches per month. Foods that are high in lean protein, vitamin A, zinc, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium promote healthy hair growth.