Finding a good barber is like finding a diamond in the rough. The service industry often gets the 'that looks easy, anyone can do it' treatment - until you've been on the receiving end of a bad haircut. The difference between good/bad or mediocre/great is HUGE. So choosing a barbershop is never as simple as walking into the first place you see. Leaving my last barber was heartbreaking because his cuts were just that good. Fast forward: I've moved to a new area, and the hunt began again. I tried a few local barbers I was somewhat familiar with. The cuts were fine - nothing terrible, but nothing worth becoming a regular over. After almost a year here, I can confidently say: this is the shop. I found Eddery on Booksy (shoutout to appointment apps - I hate waiting in lines). Based on the reviews, I booked with him. Prices ranged from $30-40, a steal compared to the $60+ I'd paid elsewhere. The location is brand-new, barely even a sign out front, but it has that hungry startup energy. My appointment was for 6 PM after work. When I walked in, Eddery was the only barber there. He started about 10 minutes late, which usually irks me, but after seeing the result? Worth it.
Eddery was friendly, welcoming, and ridiculously skilled. His vibe was perfect - no awkward silence, no nonstop chatter, just great conversation that never slowed his hands. I'd walked in with one style in mind, but after his input, we tweaked it. Best decision. His fade and beard work? 5-star. My guy did machine work, scissors, straight razor - the whole arsenal. I left clean. While he worked, I picked his brain about the area (he's a local, which I love to support). Then I spotted a trophy on the floor. Casually, he mentioned he'd just placed 3rd nationally in a barber competition the week before. Normally I'd side-eye a claim like that, but the proof was in the cut - and my wife's reaction sealed it.
This is my new home barbershop. Do yourself a favor: book a cut (walk-in or appointment) and thank me later. 5/5 stars. read more