Razored Barber Shop is by far one of the most professional Barber Shops I have EVER seen!
Offerings:
- Online booking for appointments with pricing AND estimated times of completion per service (with text and email confirmations and reminders)!
- An extremely tidy shop (it was pretty much spotless inside).
- Actual razors use for lining up the hair.
- Early morning appointments (can get your hair cut before work).
- All the barbers can cut hair of ANY race!
- Amazon Fire Stick shows and movies.
- PS3 Games for entertainment.
- Family friendly environment (no cursing or violent programs/games on the television).
- Pressurized a for removing hair during the cut
- And more!
My Haircut:
My typical cut is the cut in the profile picture, though I have been trying to opt for slightly more length on the cut lately. When asked what I want, I always opt for:
- Going half way down on the length or "Low".
- A rounded/squared fade in the back.
- Wide sideburns and beard.
- Keeping the beard dark and rounded.
Note: I also have seborrheic dermatitis/seborrheic eczema which is basically a severe case of dandruff. If I don't stay on top of it daily, this can make cutting my hair more difficult. Usually I will opt for shampoo services at shops (if provided) as a precautionary measure to ensure a smooth cut, and give far more on the tip if my scalp was not under control before the cut.
My Experience:
I have been to Razored twice, because I needed haircuts at very specific times (8 am before work, and 5:00 pm before a party at 6), and needed a barber(shop) which could deliver on demand/on schedule. Both times Razored fit the bill perfectly!
--The Barber--
My barber was Mel who is also the owner of the store. I typically like to get cut by the owners/partners of shops, because they often have the most vested interest in the business, and will guarantee excellent customer service because of it. Mel is a vet in the haircut business, and is very critical about the professionalism of his shop, crew, and himself. As an aspiring business owner, he is truly a role model, for black men even more so!
--The Cut--
The first cut was my typical cut outlined above with a shampoo service, and my second cut was an all around edge up. I arrived either on or before my appointment times, and was seated promptly. I was surprised when Mel asked what I wanted on both trips, because he seemed to be aware of the appointments, but not the service I wanted apparently. Overall, the actual process of cutting the hair was enjoyable! Mel makes as much (or as little) conversation as you would like, and makes sure to put something of your preference on the TV. Hiccups in the cuts were rare (got nicked by the razor once on the first cut, and had the back squared instead of rounded on the second cut), but were apologized for and addressed in a professional manner. The shampoo service on the first cut was forgotten by both of us, but I was not charged for it so there was no issue there!
--Cut Impressions--
Unfortunately, reactions to both cuts from onlookers trended more towards "Did you get your hair cut?" vs "NICE HAIRCUT!". This is where appointments have a downside, because when you make appointments under time sensitive conditions, there is not much time to alter an entire cut. However, though my cuts so far seem to have been ok at best, I have witnessed Mel crank out some exceptional looking cuts on the people leaving the chair before my appointment begins, so the talent is absolutely there, it seems to be a matter of lining it up (pun intended) with the style that I like.
--Payment--
When it was time to pay, prices were already understood because of the site (huge pro). I was offered to use cash or card (another big plus for me) and Mel used a square (or square-like) PoS (Point of Sale) reader for his phone to swipe the card. The phone had been cracked recently (we've all been there) but worked just fine, and he mentioned he was already in the process of getting the screen fixed.
--Closing Comments and Suggestions--
Razored Barber Shop offers one of the most professional haircut experiences in Atlanta! The online appointment booking, as well as the appointments being HONORED on time is critical for those of us with busy schedules. Mel is a great barber who is 100% committed to the customer, and his business. The only suggestions I have are:
1. Ensure that when appointments are made, all barbers are aware of the service that the appointment is booked for. This is to ensure that all resources are available as soon as the client walks in, and no services are forgotten.
2. Consider investing in a tablet when using Square (or similar devices) as your PoS system. They can be mounted like a cash register, are inexpensive (e.g. the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 can be purchased for $140 on amazon right now), give a more professional look, and lower the risk of screen cracking.
3. Have shop rules visible so patrons can act accordingly. read more