Ever since one of the Slick Barbers (Tim) gave me my first high fade, I have only ever had my hair cut by one of the boys of Slick Barbers Co. which is a barbering collective born out of a desire to bring back the highly cultivated culture of fostering a good relationship between barber and client. In the olden days, haircuts needed a lot of meticulous feathering and trimming without the aid of clippers, and great barbershop conversation was the norm. The boys of SBCo. are trying to bring that back, and personally, I have a great time every time I'm in this humble Yague barber shop because of the fun people, the great music, and just overall the great philosophy that these boys embrace.
SBCo is a tad rebellious. They are at par with other more established barbershops in terms of quality, but they are cheaper because of their known brand of "street" barbering. No fancy air-conditioned surroundings or plush lounges here. You come for a trim, you hang out, you walk out happy. Cuts are at around P200 pesos excluding tips. Their waiting list suggests that a lot of people are rearing to get haircuts. Sure, the guys over at Salcedo can give similarly spiffy and cool haircuts but not for the price that SBCo offers. It's all a matter of preference, really. What I also love about SBCo. is that they have contacts and tie-ups with major local pomade brewers, so if you are always in need of a good hair product, you can choose from their shop for the most suitable pomade for your styling needs. read more