Bennett Barbershop (Jayton Bennett)
(10/10 Haircut Happiness)
Bennett Barbershop is a little shack on a country road outside Amarillo, and it completely surprised me. It's appointment only, and once you sit in the chair, you get it. This isn't some quick walk-in cut. Jayton takes his time and really cares about getting it right.
We talked about golf while the Golf Channel played in the background, and he even recommended a great audiobook about Palo Duro Canyon and Texas history. I actually bought it right after I left and listened to the first chapter as I cruised into Amarillo.
Jayton is well-read, thoughtful, and passionate about what he does. He clearly loves golf, Texas, and barbering. The haircut itself was amazing. I'm a bit of a Goldilocks when it comes to my hair--not too short, not too long--and he absolutely nailed it. The mix of scissors and clippers was perfect, and the beard trim pulled everything together.
When I looked in the mirror, I honestly couldn't believe how Hollywood I looked walking out of that shack. This was easily the best haircut I've ever had. I almost always find a few stray hairs after a cut, but not this time. It was perfect.
Even though Amarillo is six hours from home, I think I've found my new barber. read more