Looking for a barbershop in Austin, TX

Antmeister · 05-03-2006, 12:38 PM

Can someone tell me where a good barbershop is that would actually know what a skin fade is and would have the appropriate clippers for my type of hair. I know this may sound like a weird post, but as a Black man, I always have a hard time finding a good barbershop. I have had the best luck at Black owned barbershops and Military barbershops (since they cut a variety of hair).

I hope someone has an idea where I can find one near Century Park Blvd and Mopac Expressway that won't butcher my hair and place plugs in it. I have a number of bad experiences when I strayed away from the barbershops I had the best luck with.

sachmo71 · 05-03-2006, 01:07 PM

there's one on the drag right by the tower that you should avoid, because the old dudes there like to rub their crotches on the armrest. it's icky.

rkmsuf · 05-03-2006, 01:12 PM

ohhh there they go. there they go. why every time i start talkin about boxing a white man gotta pull Rocky Marciano out they ass? rocky marcciano was good, but compared to joe lewis, rocky marciano aint shit.

he beat joe lewis' ass.

he did beat joe lewis ass.

joe lewis was 75 years old when they fought, jow lewis came out of retirement to fight rocky marciano. jow lewis always lied about his age. one time frank sinatra came in here and sat down on this chair. i said frank u always hanging out with joe lewis. just between me and you how old is he? u know what frank said? jow lewis is 137 yeas old. 137 years old!

u aint never meet no frank sinatra.

FUCK YOU, FUCK YOU, AND FUCK YOU! , whos next?

Antmeister · 05-03-2006, 01:49 PM

Please, somebody help me. I don't want to know about crotch stained armrests or movie quotes. Give me some damn valid information with a small sprinkling of jokes. Yes they made me laugh, but I need a damn barber.

rkmsuf · 05-03-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Please, somebody help me. I don't want to know about crotch stained armrests or movie quotes. Give me some damn valid information with a small sprinkling of jokes. Yes they made me laugh, but I need a damn barber.

oh what your clever little songs aren't going help you now are they hair boy.

only jeeber can save you now. unless he lives somewhere else in texas. maybe huckleberry.

JeeberD · 05-03-2006, 01:54 PM

Sorry, I haven't spent any significant amount of time in Austin since I was five years old. And even if I did, I doubt I would know where a black man could get a decent haircut.

Me, I just go to Sports Clips...

cartman · 05-03-2006, 01:54 PM

I troll the South Austin area, since that's the closest metro place to me. Can't vouch for the type of specific treatment you're looking for, but I've have luck with the SportClips chain (hxxp://www.sportclips.com/). They cater directly to guys, with sports themed shops.

cartman · 05-03-2006, 01:54 PM

D'oh, Jeebs beat me to it.

Young Drachma · 05-03-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

I know this may sound like a weird post, but as a Black man, I always have a hard time finding a good barbershop.

Try living in Wyoming.

Antmeister · 05-03-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I troll the South Austin area, since that's the closest metro place to me. Can't vouch for the type of specific treatment you're looking for, but I've have luck with the SportClips chain (hxxp://www.sportclips.com/). They cater directly to guys, with sports themed shops.

Ahhhh.....sports themed barbershops will definitely work. I go to barbershops for both atmosphere and for the haircut. I will have to look into this. I never seen a sports themed barbershop chain before, so this looks cool. Thank you sir.

Antmeister · 05-03-2006, 02:01 PM

Dola,

And thank you JeeberD for the mention as well

cartman · 05-03-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Ahhhh.....sports themed barbershops will definitely work. I go to barbershops for both atmosphere and for the haircut. I will have to look into this. I never seen a sports themed barbershop chain before, so this looks cool. Thank you sir.

And don't let DC know, but the staff is usually pretty easy on the eyes.

Antmeister · 05-03-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Try living in Wyoming.

Damn....

In Phoenix, I have to drive 20 minutes to go to a good barbershop. But I imagine Wyoming doesn't give you a number of options. I would have to go completely bald if I lived there.

Antmeister · 05-03-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

And don't let DC know, but the staff is usually pretty easy on the eyes.

I plan to visit there every two weeks then. Thanks for the tip. I promise I won't let DC know on this open message board.

Huckleberry · 05-03-2006, 02:15 PM

I think sachmo71 is referring to Wooten Barber Shop. I went there as a kid and again in college. Never noticed the crotch-rubbing.

While I am a fountain of information re: Austin, I'm not going to be much help on the black man hair issue. Lack of personal experience. However, when I read the first post I also thought of SportsClips. There are several all over town.

You're talking about way north, and there's one in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Parmer Ln and I-35.

According to Google maps the two intersections are 3.1 miles away from each other. Take MoPac south and head east on Parmer.

rkmsuf · 05-03-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

I think sachmo71 is referring to Wooten Barber Shop. I went there as a kid and again in college. Never noticed the crotch-rubbing.

While I am a fountain of information re: Austin, I'm not going to be much help on the black man hair issue. Lack of personal experience. However, when I read the first post I also thought of SportsClips. There are several all over town.

You're talking about way north, and there's one in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Parmer Ln and I-35.

I think they only did the crotch rubbing when sachmo71 was there.

JeeberD · 05-03-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Dola,

And thank you JeeberD for the mention as well

No problem. Fair warning, though...the SportsClips that I go to is covered in Dallas Cowboys posters and merchandise. I'm guessing that the ones down in Austin are going to be slathered with a sickly shade of orange...

cartman · 05-03-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

No problem. Fair warning, though...the SportsClips that I go to is covered in Dallas Cowboys posters and merchandise. I'm guessing that the ones down in Austin are going to be slathered with a sickly shade of orange...

Not so much. It seems to be evenly split between Cowboys, Texans, and Spurs stuff at the one I go to. However, they do have the full compliment of Longhorn sports knick-knacks you can buy up front.

Young Drachma · 05-03-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Damn....

In Phoenix, I have to drive 20 minutes to go to a good barbershop. But I imagine Wyoming doesn't give you a number of options. I would have to go completely bald if I lived there.

Hahaha...options?

I've gone to cutting my own hair, just so I don't go downtown and pay some dude to mess up my hairline. I've tried to convince my younger brother to come here and I'd help him open a shop, but..he says he doesn't have the patience for it. Bah..patience. There is money to be made.

Young Drachma · 05-03-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

I plan to visit there every two weeks then. Thanks for the tip. I promise I won't let DC know on this open message board.

::cover eyes::

Ben E Lou · 05-03-2006, 06:45 PM

I lived in East Cobb when I shaved my head for the first time over a decade ago. Avoiding having to drive a long way to get a decent haircut was definitely a factor.

05-03-2006, 01:12 PM	#3
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	ohhh there they go. there they go. why every time i start talkin about boxing a white man gotta pull Rocky Marciano out they ass? rocky marcciano was good, but compared to joe lewis, rocky marciano aint shit. he beat joe lewis' ass. he did beat joe lewis ass. joe lewis was 75 years old when they fought, jow lewis came out of retirement to fight rocky marciano. jow lewis always lied about his age. one time frank sinatra came in here and sat down on this chair. i said frank u always hanging out with joe lewis. just between me and you how old is he? u know what frank said? jow lewis is 137 yeas old. 137 years old! u aint never meet no frank sinatra. FUCK YOU, FUCK YOU, AND FUCK YOU! , whos next? __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

05-03-2006, 01:49 PM	#4
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Please, somebody help me. I don't want to know about crotch stained armrests or movie quotes. Give me some damn valid information with a small sprinkling of jokes. Yes they made me laugh, but I need a damn barber. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Sorry, I haven't spent any significant amount of time in Austin since I was five years old. And even if I did, I doubt I would know where a black man could get a decent haircut. Me, I just go to Sports Clips... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I troll the South Austin area, since that's the closest metro place to me. Can't vouch for the type of specific treatment you're looking for, but I've have luck with the SportClips chain (hxxp://www.sportclips.com/). They cater directly to guys, with sports themed shops. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-03-2006, 01:54 PM	#8
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	D'oh, Jeebs beat me to it. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-03-2006, 01:07 PM	#2
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	there's one on the drag right by the tower that you should avoid, because the old dudes there like to rub their crotches on the armrest. it's icky.

05-03-2006, 02:01 PM	#11
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Dola, And thank you JeeberD for the mention as well __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

05-03-2006, 02:15 PM	#15
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	I think sachmo71 is referring to Wooten Barber Shop. I went there as a kid and again in college. Never noticed the crotch-rubbing. While I am a fountain of information re: Austin, I'm not going to be much help on the black man hair issue. Lack of personal experience. However, when I read the first post I also thought of SportsClips. There are several all over town. You're talking about way north, and there's one in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Parmer Ln and I-35. According to Google maps the two intersections are 3.1 miles away from each other. Take MoPac south and head east on Parmer. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings Last edited by Huckleberry : 05-03-2006 at 02:16 PM.

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Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I lived in East Cobb when I shaved my head for the first time over a decade ago. Avoiding having to drive a long way to get a decent haircut was definitely a factor. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

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