Recommended by a friend, I tried out The Boardroom in Uptown Park. And I really wanted it to…read morework--I love being pampered, and that's exactly what they offer, alongside extraordinary service and craftsmanship.
I went for the full package: haircut with wash, paraffin treatment for my hands, and face, neck, and scalp massage. Plus, a hot lather shave with an additional facial massage.
The result?
My haircut is fine--not "$77 fine," but fine. It's not exactly what the associate and I had agreed upon, but passable. The pampering was pleasant--not Middle East spa pleasant, but pleasant.
The shave, however, was not okay. Not just "not $65 okay," but "I do it better myself in front of the mirror" not okay.
When I got home, I was greeted with: "I hope you didn't pay for that shave." The left side of my chin had a small patch of blood oozing (not much, but still--not $65 okay). My jaw still had noticeable stubble, as did the area under my chin. It didn't look tidy.
The staff were very polite, helpful, and kind--though perhaps a bit too sales-oriented.
For a total of $130, I expected more--especially in the delivery of their core services: haircut and shave.
It's a pity. I really wanted this to become my go-to barber.
But I'm still looking for the right one. 2 stars.