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The 1st HangOver Shave event of the 2013 season was a blast ! Old and new faces alike, killer food from MANBQUE, ice cold tall boys from Half Acre, and the perfect desert by way of fresh Italian Ice by the guys over at Miko’s. Next event is planned for Sunday 6/30/13. Pics from the 1st event can be seen @
http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/?album=1&gallery=22
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Today =’s Saturday which =”s the busiest day in the shop which means longer than normal wait times which also means do the shop a favour and leave the wives, girlfriends, kiddies, and your 10 buddies that AREN’T getting a haircut at home. Waiting chairs are valuable in our little shop and paying / waiting customers should be the only ass’s in them..
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED on Sunday 6-2-13….
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http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barbershop-chicago-chicago?sort_by=date_desc
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Effective June 1st 2013 the shop will now be open 9am – 8pm on Thursdays. Last customer taken at 7:30pm (if we are packed) so please don’t walk in the door at 7:58pm expecting to get a cut. We are staying open longer to address the seriously long wait times that have been plaguing the shop as of late, so please try and respect the times we are open. ALSO please be aware that also starting June 1st Joe Sr. will be taking Thursdays off, while his son Joe Jr. will be switching his day off to Wednesdays….
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Make sure to checkout Shop friend & Customer Rob M’s new moto inspired blog 1st Kick @ http://www.1stkick.tumblr.com
Everything from gear, people, spots, events, builders, and so on will be covered in depth as the blog grows in the coming months..
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The kickoff HangOver Shave Sunday event for the 2013 Season is Sunday 5/19/13. Pics from past years events can be seen @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/
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Effective June 2013 the shop will now be open 9am – 9pm on Thursdays. Last customer taken at 8:30pm (if we are packed) so please don’t walk in the door at 8:58pm expecting to get a cut. We are staying open longer to address the seriously long wait times that have been plaguing the shop as of late, so please try and respect the times we are open.
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The shop is proud to announce the official 2013 season of our HangOver Shave Sunday events. On the dates above a flat $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MAN-B-QUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s ! The official event dates are: 5/19 – 6/30 – 7/28 – 8/25 – 9/29. All events are cash only, 1st come 1st served, and run 10am – 2pm.
Pics from HangOver Shave’s of the past can be seen @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/
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Half Fast Chicago was established in the fall of 2007. The three founding members wanted to form a solid/tight knit group of friends who are more interested in putting miles on their rides rather than just talking about them while they sit in the garage. It doesn’t matter what you choose to ride, as long as you ride it ! If your looking to hang with some great people, learn alittle, wrench alittle, have a few cocktails, and actually put some miles on your ride then these are your guys.
Check them out @ http://www.halffastchicago.com
Or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Half-Fast-Chicago/60432778480?fref=ts
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Do the shop a favor, and if you haven’t already please take two minutes, click on the link below, and give the shop whatever you feel is a actual review. Yes we have a ton of positive / 5-star reviews already, but one more from a shop customer can’t hurt show others “the way” from the quick cuts and salons of the city.
The shop on Yelp = http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barbershop-chicago-chicago?sort_by=date_desc
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Please note that as of June 1st 2013 Joe Sr. will NOT be in the shop on Thursdays and Joe Jr. will NOT be in the shop on Wednesdays.
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The shop is proud to announce the official 2013 season of our HangOver Shave Sunday events. On the dates below a flat $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MAN-B-QUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s ! The official event dates are: 5/19 – 6/30 – 7/28 – 8/25 – 9/29. All events are cash only, 1st come 1st served, and run 10am – 2pm. Stay tuned for more event info and the official event poster by shop buddy and in-house artist Jason Goad…
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As the sign says above, as of 4/1/13 all hot lather straight razor shaves (this includes both head and face shaves) are now $20 everyday the shop is open. Thanks for your understanding and your support…
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The day before a holiday is always a busy one. Three barbers and 9 waiting chairs means it doesn’t take allot to make the shop packed. Today is going to be one of those days. So, if you are in need of a cut/shave before the Easter holiday please bring your patience, maybe a book to read, some good music on your phone, etc.
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The shop will be open 9-6 on Friday 3/29, 9-5 on Saturday 3/30, and CLOSED on Sunday 3/31. Going to be a busy to days here in the shop so do yourself and your barber a favor and bring your patience, leave the kids at home, and tell your friends who aren’t getting a haircut you will meetup with them later. The shop has three barbers and 8 waiting chairs so it doesn’t take allot to get packed.
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Pictured above is Joe Sr’s father Victor. Victor put food on his family’s table as well as supported and funded the move to American from Italy by being a barber. Joe Sr (his son) has done the same for his family, as is now his son Joe Jr. Allot of people take the trade of barbering as not being a “serious” profession, as something to be looked down upon, or something that is “easy” of anyone can do. What I usually say to the above is go grab a clipper or a pair of shears and go try it ! Not as easy as a trained barber makes it look. Do yourself a favor and tell your buddy who goes to a salon or a $5 quick cut place to respect himself alittle more, get a good haircut from a licensed barber, and respect and support a tradition that is the worlds oldest legal profession.
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The shop will be open regular hours this week, minus being CLOSED Sunday 3/31/13 for the Easter holiday…
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Since we started customizing clippers their have been allot of people coming up with their “version” of a custom clipper. Ours our powdercoated, the others use reg. off the shelf at home depot paint. Ours start off as a brand new production unit from Andis, the others are factory 2nd’s and used clippers they buy on ebay. Our finishes are 10x harder than automotive grade paint, the others use everything from spraypaint to exterior house paint (i have seen it – believe me). Bottom line is you get what you pay for in life. If you want a clipper that stands out from the rest, has the best/brightest/hardest/most chemical resistant finish available you have come to the right place. Click the link below for a full description of what sets our clippers and the process that makes them happen, be informed, and stop throwing your hard earned money away on internet junk …
Clipper info = http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/custom-andis-master-clippers/
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Today a few brave souls will go under the cold edge of the straight razor and remove their current facial hair situation to embark on a 365 day journey of man-lee-ness, soul searching, inner peace, beard-dom, and utterly for one man the title of Chicago’s Best Beard in the shop’s 1st annual GREAT CHICAGO BEARD-OFF. Monthly updates of contestants progress/growth will be posted on the link below and the shop’s website so make sure to follow one or the other to stay int he know. Then fast forward a year to the event wrap-up party where YOU will help pick Chicago’s best beard…
Official event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/
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Easter is right around the corner, so get in the shop for your Easter clean-up NOW and avoid super long wait times. REMEMBER: We only have 3 barbers and 8 waiting chairs and never rush a client out the door. If certain cut/style takes longer than others , well, so be it. 9-6 Tuesday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturdays and 10-2 on Sundays (closed Easter day)..
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Due to limited supplies and popular demand the shop is currently sold out of the new JS Sloane Lightweight pomade. But don’t fret Chicago, as a large order was placed today and should be here no later then next week. JS Sloane’s Lightweight pomade has the same great smell/look/feel as their Heavyweight, yet carries a lighter/more manageable hold.
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A clean shop is a healthy shop. Every Monday (the one day the shop is closed) we clean the entire shop from top to bottom. From the floors to the chairs to the backbars to the tools. We do this each and every Monday to prepare for the busy week, and have been doing this practice since 1968…
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All event patrons will gather at the shop on Sunday 3/24/13 to have each of their faces cleaned off of any and all facial hair by way of a hot lather straight razor shave, then a picture will be taken of the new clean face, and a entry fee of $20 to gain access into the contest will b paid. Each contestant will then have to report back to the barbershop the last Sunday of each month for one year for any sort of trimming, shaping, etc on their growing facial hair, as well as to have another official headshot taken and another $20 to go into the “kitty” so to speak. If a month is missed that said contestant will be eliminated from the competition.
At the end of the year/contest, the barbershop will host a event in which the crowd will have the chance to vote for which beard/facial hair creation they think is the best. The winner will get cash and prizes (amount and what still yet to be determined) and whatever else we come up with to celebrate this monumental achievement.
Anyone who thinks they (and their beard) have what it takes to be the 1st annual beard champ shoot me an email directly at JoesBarberShop1@aol.com and we can get ya signed up or be at the shop on Sunday 3/24/13 . The official event page can be seen @ https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/
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The shop is honored to have been picked as the exclusive Chicago retailer of Shiner Gold pomade. Water based so it goes in & washes out clean, flexible / strong hold all day, light scent, and just $15 = 4oz. tin.
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The shop is proud to announce that our PhASE2 line of powdercoated clippers is due out sometime in early Spring 2013 ! New colors, new finishes, same rock hard chemical resistant long lasting finish. Remember folks, spray paint or even automotive paint is NOT the same as powdercoating. Others try and offer a “custom clipper” for less than ours, but that’s exactly what it is (a cheaper clipper) that wont last. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available…
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The shop is proud to be hosting the 1st ever Great Chicago Beard-Off kicking off Sunday 3/24/13. In a nutshell contest participants will meetup at the shop on Sunday 3/24/13 to have any and all facial hair removed , a picture taken of the clean face, then they are off to grown the biggest/longest/meanest beard they can for the next YEAR. At the time of the contest end whoever has the most wicked beard wins the pot (and some other things as well).
Signup to the event page @ https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/ to stay in the loop as the event progresses, and make sure to be at the shop in person on 3/24/13 if you want in on the action…
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The 2013 Chicago MotoRama this past weekend was a great time. Some of the areas best traditional hotrods and customs along with our very own Chuck TheBarber and our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop packed the Rosemont, IL Convention center. Click the link below for the pics from the event —>
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151354600917776.1073741825.178010742775&type=1
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Guest barber and shop buddy Ralph H will be filling in for Chuck today from 10am – 2pm. Ralph is always a good time and does amazing cuts & shaves so cruise by today, have a cold Half Acre while ya wait, and enjoy your Sunday…
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Make sure to stop by the Joe’s Barbershop pop-up shop while your at this weekends MotoRama to see our very own Chuck TheBarber doing what he does best !
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Shop has Three(3) barbers working till 6pm tonite. NOTE: If you would like your mop chopped by our very own Chuck TheBarber, get in TODAY, as it will be the last time he is cutting in the shop for a week.
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With over 6 years experience in the barbering trade, Tyler is a perfect fit in the shop. Also look for Tyler to work the Mobile Joe’s pop up shop alongside Chuck . Follow Tyler on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/tylerthebarber . E-mail him directly at tyler@joesbarbershopchicago.com
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Look for our very own Chuck TheBarber to be setup giving show patrons our signature haircuts & hot towel straight razor shaves at the upcoming 5th annual MOTORAMA on March 1-3rd in Rosemont, IL.More info can be found @ http://www.autorama.com/?page_id=241
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Comeout and get a cut from guest barber Ralph H Sunday 3/3/13. Ralph will be working in place of Chuck while he is making show goers look their best at the 5th annual MotoRama show in Rosemont, IL .
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It’s Wednesday which = the BEST day to get into the shop for your much needed haircut. Joe Sr, Joe Jr, & Chuck till 6pm (last haircut taken at 5:30pm)..
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Follow the shop on here, Blogger, YouTube, 4Square, Etsy, Yelp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Tumblr. Links to all can be found at the top right of http://www.JoesBarberShopChicago.com
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Look for the shirt above to become available in the next few weeks. Original artwork by shop customer and friend Doug over at https://www.facebook.com/motodoodle As all of our supporter merch the new shirt will be $16 shipped to your door. Stay tuned….
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Want to have something at your next corporate event that will stand out in people’s minds ? How about a fully functioning barbershop staffed by some of the city’s best licensed barbers handing out traditional haircuts and hot towel straight razor shaves ? That’s exactly what our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop can bring to your next event. Multiple options including the number of barbers/services/size/and so on can literally be taylor fit to your exact event needs. Email Joe Jr. directly @ JoesBarberShop1@aol.com to inquire about availability and pricing. And don’t forget to checkout the pics from the mobile shop in action @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/?album=1&gallery=9
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Three barbers on call today 10am – 2pm for your traditional barbering needs. No we don’t shave backs, NO we don’t accept credit cards, NO we won’t let you go in front of the person who was ahead of you because you have some place to be, No we don’t wash hair, and NO we don’t take appointments (all questions that we asked yesterday) !!!
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Joe Sr, Jr, & Chuck in the shop today till 6pm. Wednesdays as a rule are a quiet day, so if ya can cruise in TODAY to avoid the weekend rush…
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The little shop on Fullerton Ave is back at it tomorrow for another 6 days of barbering. Why come in and wait on a Saturday when you can come during the week and sit right down in the barber chair ? 9-6 Tuesday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturdays and 10-2 on Sundays.
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Joe Jr. was taught the art of traditional barbering at the age of 15 by his father Joe Sr. In the fall of 2010 he graduated Success Barber School and became the third generation of licensed barbers in his family. He is proud to work next to his father and learn the in’s & out’s of the family business. Joe Jr. can be followed on Instagram @JoeJrTheBarber
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED this coming Sunday, 2/10/13…
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Hawleywood’s LAYRiTE brand pomade goes in and holds like a wax, yet is water soulable so it washes out as clean as a gel. Comes in both Deluxe and Super hold for just $15 here in the shop.
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Born and raised in Iowa, Chuck brings over 10 years of professional barbering to the shop. Look for Chuck both in the shop and on the road at most of the larger Midwest Hot Rod/Traditional car shows & events making gents look their best with our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop. Chuck is in the shop Wednesday thru Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 2pm. Follow Chuck on Twitter as @Chuckthebarber1 , Instagram as @ChuckTheBarber, Facebook, or e-mail him directly at chuck@joesbarbershopchicago.com.
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Today = Joe Jr, Tyler, and guest barber Ralph H. (shown above) from Broadway Jim’s Barbershop making gents look better than when they came in till 2pm
(last haircut taken at 1:30 sharp).
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P e r f e c t !
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Our custom clippers are often copied but never duplicated. Hours of prep and only the finest materials go into one of our custom clippers. See our available colors and read up to why you get what you pay for @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesBarberShop
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PLEASE NOTE: The shop will be closed this coming Sunday 1/20/13. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
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PLEASE NOTE: The shop will be CLOSED Sunday 1/20/13 …
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED Sunday 1/20/13.
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Our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop is now booking for 2013. Bring the true traditional Chicago barbershop experience to YOUR next event. Offering two licensed barbers, traditional haircuts and hot towel straight razor shaves, and a experience for your event goers that can’t be duplicated anywhere else. Email Joe Jr. directly @ JoesBarbershop1@aol.com for more info and pricing for YOUR next event…
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Please Note: The Shop WILL be closed Monday 12/31 and Tuesday 1/1. From everyone here have a safe and fun holiday…
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One holiday down, one to go. We are back to regular shop hours as of Wednesday 12/26. PLEASE NOTE: We will be CLOSED Monday Dec 31st and New Years Day Tuesday Jan 1st 2013.
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The shop will be closed today Dec 24th and tomorrow Dec 25th. Then back at it for regular shop hours starting Wednesday Dec 26th..
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Sunday 12/23/12 is your LAST day to get into the shop before the Xmas holiday. Joe Jr. & Tyler are in the shop 10am – 2pm with the last last customer/door being locked at 1:30 SHARP – NO EXCEPTIONS. Also please be aware that now Sunday services are $20 . Happy holidays from the crew here at the shop…
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That’s exactly what the shop is going to be these last few days we are open before the Xmas holiday. Three barbers everyday to try and keep the wait down, but try and remember that we never rush anyone once they are in the barber chair. If a pompadour takes the barber 45min to complete, then it takes him 45min. If you want a rushed haircut their are more than enough $5 quick cut/Floyds places around Chicago that will gladly take your money. Today = 9-6, Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-2…
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The week’s before a holiday are always busy ones. Please understand we can only cut hair so fast, and we NEVER rush anyone once they are in the barber chair. Three barbers Today, Tomorrow, and Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm, and Sunday 10am – 2pm to get you cleaned up for Tuesdays holiday. And remember, barbers like whiskey (hint hint)..
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Please be aware that starting Sunday 12-9-12 Sunday services (haircuts & hot towel straight razor shaves) will now be $20. The $15 price will still be honored Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Thanks for your understanding..
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The shop’s 2nd annual Holiday Ball event is now in the books. Customers/shop friends/supports/etc were treated to 25cent Italian style meatballs and $1 whiskey shots all night. Even shop owner Joe Sr. made it out for a few and his tribute (it’s a Italian thing). Pics from the night will be up later this week…
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Joe Sr. turns 66 today ! Cruise by the shop today for a cut/shave and tell the old man happy birthday (ps he likes Whiskey)…
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Our first run of custom Biltwell/Non-DOT helmets are getting photographed as I type, and will be up for sale before the Xmas holiday. All helmets start off as a brand new/non-DOT helmet from the guys at Biltwell (which the shop is now a dealer for), then our in-house painter ChicagoChris takes each one and does his magic. Each helmet is painted by hand, and will never be duplicated so that u can assure that the helmet you pickup is truly yours. Stay tuned for more announcements on these killer custom lids, and watch the shop’s Etsy store at the link above for them to start being posted up for sale soon…
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Saturday 11-24-12 is national small business Saturday. Support your local businesses in your neighborhood that day (and everyday)…
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Wednesdays in the shop = Joe Sr, Joe Jr, & Chuck TheBarber till 6pm. Support your local Barbershop…
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In need of a killer leather jacket for the approcaing winter ? Then you need to get ahold of shop buddy Josh over at Full Breach 77 / Straight to Hell. Make sure you tell him Joe’s Barbershop sent ya and he will def. take care of ya…
Website = http://straighttohellapparel.com/sth/
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Your only as good as your last haircut…
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The shop has Three(3) barbers on call Six days a week to get you looking your best while trying to keep your time waiting for your turn in the chair to a minimum. Were just under 1,000 sq. ft. so please bare with us. We are a small shop and do not rush on anyone just to get the next guy in the chair. EVERYONE gets their time…
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The word “Barber” used to stand for something. Professional/Traditional/
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Support local Chicago brewing ! Shop friends and supporters Half Acre beer company is now on Twitter @HalfAcreBeer & Instagram @HalfAcreBeer. Make sure to follow them to be in the know about all the new stuff going down at the brewery & the just opened brew pub..
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Make sure to be in the know of everything going on with/in/around the shop on Instagram
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Then you need to get ahold of shop friend Tony @ http://www.analogmotorcycles.com/ to build ya one. Based out of Northern IL, Tony & Analog pumps out some of the cleanest, simple. just plain sick motorcycles around. Take a look at his site, and if you do get ahold of him make sure u tell him the guys here at the shop sent ya..
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It’s that time of year again, and what makes a better gift idea for your shaggy man in your life than a Service Voucher from the shop ? Available in any sort of $$$, so it’s up to you what ya get your buddy. Just a simple haircut, maybe a hot towel straight razor shave ? Maybe both (aka the Cadillac package) ? Cruise into the shop and talk to Joe Jr. about getting one of these bad boys for ya.
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Free parking available outside the shop, for both 2 and 4 wheel’ed vehicles..
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The Mobile Joe’s pop-up barbershop at VooDoo Larry’s open house this past Summer.
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Saturdays are always the shop’s busiest day, so if you aren’t a fan of the great conversation and shop atmosphere as the other customers are (meaning you don’t like to wait) do yourself a favor and GET IN EARLY to cut down your wait time. Three barbers till 5pm with last haircut at 4:45..
Joe Jr. is selling his slick 98 HD Road King Classic. Bike has 18,000 miles, has been completely redone front to back, 21” front wheel with 6 piston caliper, true dual exhaust, fresh motor, etc. Asking $12,000 obo. Motorcycle is located here in Chicago, IL. Bike can be seen on Craigslist @ http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/3206383879.html
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED this coming Sunday 7/15/12
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Hope everyone had a fun & safe 4th of July holiday. Now that’s over its back to the grind and that means the shop is back open with Three(3) barbers everyday we are open to get you looking your best in a timely manner. Check the shop website @ http://www.est1968.com for specific barber schedules..
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The shop will be closed Wednesday July 4th for the holiday.
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The Shop will be CLOSED Sunday 7/1/12
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Making Fathers (and their sons) look their best this Fathers Day from 10am – 2pm..
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Your 1st problem is that it might not be cut right. Having the hair cut to the way you actually wear it is the #1 issue guys have with their hair. If you wear your hair in say a traditional pompadour like style, then it should be cut by the barber for that style. The more the cut itself is catered to the style, the easier it will be for the customer to style his own hair on a daily basis. Makes sense right ?
2nd Issue we come in the shop is that people aren’t using the correct product for their desired style. Johnny Cash and Elvis’s hair wasn’t natural people ! They had TONS of grease in their hair to get those trademark styles. So do yourself a favor and get some water based pomade, don’t be afraid to glob it in, and pickup yourself a nice simple comb. The days of “combing” your hair with your fingers were over the day you got out of college. Both Layrite and Suavecito brand pomade are both available in the shop and will get you looking your dapper best while still washing out clean in the shower…
