Didn't have an appointment this time because the barber I tried for my son before was not there. I walked in and the first barber on the left didn't have a client. As he tried to shift my son over to other barbers, I'm listening to their conversation in Spanish. Apparently, he has a client that's on his way and he told the other barbers that he's not going to mess up a client's appointment to do some kid's hair (mind you, my son is 4 and only needed a shape-up). He said to have a seat, and that as soon as the next barber is done, he'll cut my son's hair. 15 minutes later his client arrives. About another 10 minutes later, the first chair on the right finished and was just standing there. Some person walks in, and he quickly tells the guy (in Spanish) to sit in his chair. Apparently, the client that walked in had to do his rounds of hellos first. The barber then proceeds to walk out of the barber shop and my husband asks him if he can cut my son's hair. He asked the first barber to translate to me that he has someone next and then he has some kids after. I told him that I understood him and the first barber told me not to worry that they would cut my son's hair. We just walked out. No, my son is not a problem client. He enjoys getting a fresh shape-up and he sits still. I don't know if they assumed he would be a problem or if they just didn't want to cut his hair.
I'm Dominican, originally from NYC. My husband went a couple of times because I insisted he give them a try. I know Dominican barbers, and they are the best in their trade (or so I thought). I was so thrilled to have found a Dominican barbershop on this side of town. My husband wasn't impressed with their service and lack of respect for non-Spanish-speaking customers. I take pride in the talents of Dominican barbers and hair stylists, but this place and the service were a complete embarrassment to Dominicans and the trait. I'm sure if my husband or I would've walked in there with the "k lo k" lingo, the treatment, and the services would've been different. So disappointed. read more