Mike is an excellent source of knowledge when it comes to cigars. The atmosphere in his space is very calm & cozy- vintage themes and an inviting presence go far as to create a welcoming environment. The tools used are clean per visual inspection and the products used were well sourced.
I cannot say whether or not others have had a better experience with Mike as a barber- however I was not satisfied after further inspection of my hair. I had shown Mike 3-5 pictures of a haircut I wanted- I had long curly hair very similar to a 3C hair texture. Over the phone Mike had sounded confident in his abilities and assured me that he knew how to properly cut very curly hair. My hair was damp/wet when cut and for about 15-20 minutes afterward since Mike had used a styling product. After drying, upon inspection my hair is a good 2-3 inches shorter than the shortest haircut I had shown him in the 5 pictures... a good 4 inches shorter than what appears to be the longest. The style does not match what I had asked for, however it may have been a match in his own eyes.
The cut was $20 (fairly priced) and although I tipped well, I don't think I'll be returning. It's going to take at least a year for my hair to recover. The cut is not outright bad- just not at all what I had wanted or imagined for myself. read more