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ADD YOUR FAVORITE BARBERSHOP Finding a real old-style barbershop these days that will do the slick styles and use the traditional hair slicking products is rare. If you have a barbershop or you are a barber yourself, and would like to have the shop listed in this directory, please send full information to us and we will check it out.
Name of barber and shop name
Full address
*Phone number (very helpful to call first before making a long trip and find him closed or not what you want.)
A description of his/her work, the barber him/herself, and the style of the shop. Especially if the shop hasn't changed much since the 50s/60s.
Photos would also be a great help. We will give you an address to send physical materials such as photos when we reply to your e-mail. Write us at: slickville@slickville.com
*Shops submitted to us for listing will be contacted to verify that the owner wants to be listed on this site. So we must have the phone number or e-mail of the shop.
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Barbershop Directory
This is a directory shops that some visitors to SlickVille have told us have barbers who know how to make a real pomp and DA after piling on the grease and don't act like its a strange request. We hope that you experience is just as good and even better. But that is not always the case as nobdoy can gurantee your experiences will be the same. We strongly suggest that you read the disclaimer below.
Brisbane, Austrailia
Home or office appointments only
041 217 0352 Bob
info@theflattopcrew.com.au http://theflattopcrew.com.au
If your barber thinks that a flat top is "just another haircut," then it's likely that you're not getting the flattest cut possible! It's a fact, the flat top is a specialist cut and not all haircutters are capable of giving you the flattest possible flat top. The Flat Top Crew are haircutters who specialise only in flat tops. They recognise that the flat top has many variations; from the long Detroit or Flat Top DA to the very short variations of the High and Tight Flat Top. They come to you in Greater Brisbane including Redcliffe, Pine Rivers, Redlands, and Logan. Their website has many excellent photograps of flat tops, both traditional and highly slicked, and all ultra flat!
California, USA
Barber Don's Barbershop
190 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA
760-323-4450
Hrs: 8-4 T-F, 8:30-3 Sat
"Clean Part" wrote, "I have been in Palm Springs the past couple of days on business and saw my favorite barber there, the place is called Barber Don's Barbershop. Don's a very friendly older gentleman with a wonderful collection of barbershop relics and a variety of early 1900's leather studded chairs (mmmmm), figurines, and a few hair tonics I have never seen or heard of before. The main reason I see Don is that he is a barber is who offers Vitalis as a neat finish. He also knows that there are a couple of us that enjoy a good drenching. I had gone in the other day having used Groom and Clean — and a healthy amount I might add — all perfectly combed and crisply parted for a trim and a little fun. So, well into the haircut and savoring every move, I got the nerve to tell him we just have to finish with good wetting of Vitalis. I thought he would question the fact that I was already greased, but without hesitation he was reaching for the bottle of liquid gold. Oh yea, it was good! The alcohol fumes, the smell, the soaked hair pushed, patted, and smoothed into place made me a new man. The rest of the day I felt on top of the world so neatly shinny and preened. I'm looking forward to doing it all over again today."
Barberia El Catrin Gentlemen’s Barbershop
400 West 4th St., Suite B
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 558-3948
Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Reviews
This shop was opened in 2010 under a dream to create a haven for those in search of a service that once existed not only a practiced art but was a bond between an artist and his community. El Catrin was founded and operates by two young entrepreneurs that were born and raised in Santa Ana. This is not a typical modern barber shop, but one that still provides an affordable and efficient service. The barbers are fully-accredited and have an innovative eye for modern styles as well as a talent for re-creating styles from the past in an effort to please the retro-minded. They are honored to have in their arsenal Carlos “Exit” Landeros who once hailed from the barber shops of San Diego (Two Roses in Barrio Logan). He has agreed to join the effort to bring forth his traditionalist methods like the hot towel treatment and straight razor shaves that has earned him his reputation.
Eddy's is a barbershop that specializs in pompadours and the many kinds of haircuts seen here at SlickVille.com. The shop sells hard-to-find hair products for greasers, like cans of Flat Top Wax from American Greaser Supply and other pomades. The shop's operator, Rea, also hosts bands, shows local artists, and sells rare music, including rockabilly tunes.
You know the kind of barbershop where you see mob wise guys with their faces covered with towels and shaving cream? Well Hawleywood's is that kind of shop. Don Hawley has a vision; to resurrect the vanishing time honored era Chicago old style traditional barbershop. Donnie makes his on pomade. Super stuff, looks and feels like grease, but washes out with one shampoo.
The StrayCats Lee Rocker and Donnie Hawleywood talk with EricBlair
STYLING PRODUCTS SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR THESE KINDS OF STYLES. The house brands at this shop are Hawleywood's own Layrite Deluxe Pomade, Layrite Super Hold, Shampoo, Aftershave #9, Conditioner, and Styling Spray. We sell all of the Hawleywood products at theGreaseShop.com.
Herman's Barber & Beauty Supply
Frank
525 Auzerais Ave.
San Jose, CA
408.292-5405
There's an old-time barbershop on one side and an awesome supply shop on the other. You can get your 'do done and get your vintage barber chair fixed at the same time! Or look over the extensive collection of barbershop collectables on display.
A full service barbershop with precision haircuts and styling. Some of their specialties include fades, afros, coloring, and texturizing. Walk-ins welcome.
Marc "Pappy" Bennett is a licensed barber and graduate of The Associated Barber College of San Diego. Marc wanted to offer a great place to get an old time cut and a traditional hot-towel, hot-lather shave like no other. This is the college area's only traditional barber shop. They finish each haircut with a hot lather, straight razor neck shave, and a splash of bay bum for that perfect finish extra fresh feeling.
This is a traditional barbershop where you can still get a hot towel shave! And a clean cut! Our goal is to have a place where you can have the old school rides outside, come hang out, have a good time, but most importantly leave clean and happy about your hair. Stop by and let one of their old school barbers give you a good slicking. Ask for Hold Fast Pomade which is a favorite pomade brand at the shop and is often used to firmly hold the many classic hair cuts they are known for.
Visit their web pages listed above for several photos and videos showing not only their great haircuts but scenes from Rockabilly car shows and other cool stuff.
Cody, also known as The Rockabilly Barber moved to Canada from Australia and opened up his first barber shop. He proudly says, "The cuts are always done right the first time, shaves are perfect. No rushing, no overpriced cuts and no salon feeling. From the start I wanted my shop to be a laid back lounge-feel."
Colorado, USA
Classic Olde Tyme Men's Barbershop
Dave Vest-Gates and Trinidad Ramirez
2119 E. Evans Ave.
Pueblo, Colorado
369-7636, 369-3365
Tues - Frid, 10am - 6pm, Sat 11am - 7pm razordave@live.com
A classic barbershop specializing in the 1950s' pompadour-style of haircuts, rock-a-billy, fades, tapers, and everything else. Rock-n-Roll and other 50s vinatge memorabilia line the walls of theis neighborhood two-chair shop. See a detailed writeup on this shop in Pueblo Chieftain.
Ollie's Barber Shop specializes in quality men's and women's grooming. From pompadours to the traditional business cuts for the gents. And for the ladies, everything from color to bobs to curly hair. Support your independent barber shop!
Florida, USA
Cuts Hair Parlor
6425 US HWY 19 S.
New Port Richey, Florida 34652 (40min. north of Tampa Bay)
(727) 478-8788
Daily 7:30an-7:30pm, Sun. closed www.cutshairparlor.com
The look and feel is old school retro-sheik with big 1950's barber chairs that grab you and say relax the minute you sit down, rich raised wood walls that all have been hand crafted and make you know your not in some plastic wantabe, a plaster wall that has crumbled in what seems to be the perfect places to reveal the rustic red bricks it covers.
This is a full service shop offering shampoos, traditional styles, up-styles, color and highlights, extensions, waxing, and tinting. The operator of this shop is Pietro (P.J.) Salemi who is the Christian grandson of Italian immigrants. He spent most of his childhood in the family’s barber and beauty shops where he quickly developed an eye for the perfect hair. Becoming a successful session stylist, Pietro made a name for himself and decided to move his family to Florida. You can read more about Pietro and his shop on the shop's website.
Piereo is a master at his craft and is known for “the Hollywood gangster.” He is also a member and host of meetings for the Prophets C.C. All rats welcome. Check it out. This is the place you want to see when your in Florida.
The Barbers’ Shop is a manly for men's place where there are no appointments, no snotty receptionist, and no nonsense. Mike Ciccarelli cuts and slicks at chair number five. He specializes in pompadours and flattops but is good at just about anything. He's into retro culture of the 40's and 50's. He's into rockabilly music, WWII history, and military miniatures. So there will lots to talk about when you are in the chair. The shop is owned and operated by a retired guy named Tom, a WWII marine.
Liberty Barber Shop
John Duvoisin
49. N. Primrose Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 590-9330
See website for hours, pricing, and photos of their work. http://libertybarbershop.com
John has been a professional barber for several years. He decided to open up a new school shop with an old school feel in 2008 and has been running it ever since! Liberty Barber Shop opened in 2008 and is owned and operated by John Duvoisin. They offer a full line of services, including fades, blowouts, regular haircuts, designs, beard trims, shaves, hip hop cuts, punk rock cuts, rockabilly cuts, and also offer a versatile selection of men’s grooming products. This is a multicultural establishment catering to young and old and everyone in between.
"Kaiserschnitt" is the German word for Cesarean section, but also meaning "haircut like a Kaiser/King." We do not know much about this shop as their website lacks in details, but give it a try and let us know.
There is a page in our Residents of SlickVille section where you can see photos taken of the staff and customers of Kings Barbershop. It worth seeing some of those great high pomps and more. GO THERE
The description of the shop was sent to us in German as follows.
Der schnellste Rock’n’Roll-Friseur von hier bis Mexiko.
Er ist unglaublich flink mit der Schere, und er ist Kiels erste Adresse für alles, was mit Rock’n’Roll und Haarschnitt zu tun hat: Jan Boecker, dessen King´s Barbershop weit über die Grenzen der Stadt hinaus bekannt ist. Viele nennen ihn daher einfach nur „King Barber“ – und schätzen die einmalige Atmosphäre in seinem Salon, die Oldschool mit liebevollen Details verbindet. Kein Zweifel – dieser Mann ist einmalig, und er wird es bleiben.
Nichte einmalig hingegen ist sein Laden, aber das im besten Sinne. Die Nachfrage machte es erforderlich, einen zweiten Shop aufzumachen, in dem sich Jan´s Frau Jana um die Wünsche der Ladys kümmert. So kann das gehen, wenn man vom Leben in die Pflicht genommen wird. Und damit ist noch lange nicht Schluss, tragen doch nun auch erste Produkte das unverwechselbare Barber-Zeichen. Eine eigene Pomade ist auf dem Markt und exklusiv in den beiden Barbershops erhältlich – wie auch CDs von befreundeten Künstlern, die immer mal wieder auf ein Schwätzchen vorbeikommen. Oder auf einen Haarschnitt natürlich.
Dass Jan selbst Musik macht, dürfte niemanden erstaunen. So ist das eben, wenn jemand sein Hobby zum Beruf gemacht hat. Auf seiner Homepage kann man sich ein paar Kostproben anhören. Oder im Laden, wo die Gitarre stets griffbereit liegt. Das Programm besteht natürlich aus Klassikern – Rock’n’Roll und Rockabilly; so wie es sein soll. Auch zukünftig ist hier viel in Bewegung, und bei wem der alte Bart ab soll, der kann ihn sich bei Jan fachgerecht stutzen lassen. Denn – soviel dürfte klar sein – Rock’n’Roll will never die.
Retro and avant garde unisex shop. Their website is loaded with more information written in German, so we cannot relate any of it here. Style photos show many men's retro styles and trendy woman's styles. Other pictures on site show a classy salon interior. Looks interesting.
This shop is a traditional barbershop by all means, They specialize in all hairstyles, epecially "Old school" cuts, fades, high and tight, flattops, partings, slickbacks, and pompadours in all shapes. The patrons are mostly rockabillies, psychobillies, and punks. But also young executives and sharp cut young men in suits. They also have have a lot of older guests who enjoy the feeling of stepping back in time, getting a scissors-over-comb haircut or a hot towel shave. The shop gets geusts from all over Holland, some willing to travel for hours to get that perfect cut. Barbering is a dying trade, so the're really proud to honour traditional barbering skills.
The interiour took several years to collect and they're really proud on the fact that 90% of it is over 80 years old which includes a floor made of 100 year old tiles and, as the highlight, a 120 year old french mirror with shaving drawers for clients who have their own shaving gear.
They carry a big range of pomades, hair tonics, shaving cream, and after shaves such as Lucky Tiger, Murray's, Cock Grease, Black and White, Yardley's, Sweet Georgia Brown, Tuxedo Club, Royal Crown, Layrite, Jeris, High Life, Barc, Lucky 13, Wildroot, Grants, Brylcreem, Tres Flores, Ed Pinaud, and several others. You can always drop in for a cut, a hot towel shave, fresh coffee, or ice cold beer. Enjoying music from the 1920's, rockabilly or country.
The name Schorem is a bit hard to translate, but literally means scumbags, but in Dutch it is also the past tense of Shave him, like "I shaved him." Haarsnijder en barbier means "haircutter and barber."
Their website and Facebook page has lots of great photographs of the classic styles they created for their clients. Here are most of them.
Illinois, USA
Classy D Barber Shop
Mike D
4 East 103rd St.
Chicago, Ill 60628
773-568-0132
michaeli731@yahoo.com
Since 1968 Joe’s Barbershop has been serving Chicago's Logan Square Neighborhood with great hair cuts, hot lather straight razor shaves, and good conversation.Three barbers specializing in vintage style cuts and straight razor shaves on call six days a week. If you are looking for an authentic, non-appointment, traditional barbershop Joe’s is your place. Visit their website for the story of this family tradition. Also check out those kool clippers for sale that have been powder coated to resemble hot rods and and custom motorcycles.
Medinah Barbershop
3 East Huron St. #Ll (Lover level)
Chicago, IL
(312) 944-1549
No appointments necessay
Mon-Tue, Thursday-Sat. till 6pm
If you are in Chicago and in need of a great haircut by a barber who will still finish the haircut with a generous slicking, you've gotta try The Medinah Barberhop. The barber is a young guy in his 30s, a great conversationalist, and attentive. Best of all, at the end of the cut, he'll ask you very matter-of-factly if you "want anything on it." He has many tonics including Lucky Tiger, gels, and other greases. Ask for tonic with oil and you'll be treated to having your fresh haircut finished off as it should be, neat and slicked. The massaging with hair tonic and the aroma wafting around is so relaxing. You will leave with perfectly groomed hair. -Get-The-Wet-Look
Indiana, USA
Everyday Joe's Barber & Style Shop
1430 N. Green St. STE H.
(Stout Shoe Strip Mall)
Brownsburg, IN 46112
317-852-5639
Walk-ins welcome
Mon. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 8-3
e-mail: everydayjoes@aol.com www.everydayjoestyle.com Located in the Stout Shoe Strip Mall just north of I-74. Across from Applebee's on St. Rd. 267. Brownsburg.
See more photos of the shop and the guys and gals who cut and style in this shopHERE.
This traditional barbershop specializing in fades, tapers and facial shaves. They also provide chemical services such as coloring and perms for men and women.
Gretchen, owner and stylist for over 18 years. Tammy Vaseloff with the same experience have been working together over ten years. Tommy Miskowiec has been barbering over ten years. Tom started out at Tara Barber Shop in Speedway, IND. Estel Collins, Barbering since 1960 started out in a little Barber Shop in Warsaw, IND. Eventually owning his own shop, taught school for 26 years. Our newest member is Ryan Steele also a Brownsburg native and is a great asset to the shop. We have a combined experience of 90 years plus between us and all are available for appointments.
Wilson's Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Owner/Barber: Adam Wilson
818 Lincolnway
La Porte, Indiana 46350
(219) 326-1600
Monday: 1-9pm, Tues-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-1pm
Cash, men's cuts & walk-ins only http://www.wilsonsbarbershop.com
This is an early 20th century-inspired barbershop offering hot towel straight razor shaves. They can create a great gentleman's cut, just as well as a 1940s Princeton, pompadour, rockabilly, or classic style. It is a friendly, affordable, and professional shop catering to both young and old. They carry a full line of hair and shaving products for purchase including Hawleywood's original and super-hold pomade and aftershave. They also offer the full line of Crown Shaving Co. shaving and hair care products and J.R. Liggett's Old-Fashioned Shampoo Bars.
Here you will find vintage/antique barber and shaving tools on display as well as a custom-built oak backbar, porcelain barber chairs, mosaic tiles, and hardwood floors as well as other period-correct vintage items. Play darts while you wait.
The shop is located in historic downtown La Porte on the first floor of a three story building (built in 1849) right across from the La Porte Courthouse.
Along a country road in Indiana a small red white, and blue barbershop sign hangs on the fence outside Wol's Barbershop. "I almost slick up every customer with heavy gel for the final product," says Wolf. "I believe it is the way a well groomed gent is to look." When Wolf is not cutting and slicking hair, he loves to play organ and is professor of organ at the "Hochschule fuer Musik und Theater" in Saarbruecken, Germany, as well as Artist in Residence at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Website has several short cuts nicely slicked with razor sharp parts and front flips and pomps.
Kenya, Africa
Levites Top Rank Barbers - Kinyoz
Those wishing to visit the shop are asked to call first for directions as there is no address that is easily listable. As you can see in the photos linked to below, the shop is located within a cluster of rural buildings. The shop is situated in a violence and poverty stricken city but if you have need to visit Kenya, Levi would love to have you pay him a visit.
Levi Lijodi
PO Box 19657
Postal code 0202 Nairobi, Kenya
e-mail: uhuruscouts2001@yahoo.com
Tel: +254721793587
Hours: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Levi spotted SlickVille.com and was very impressed with our extensive coverage of traditional barbering. He is a barber in Kenya, Africa where he also cares for several orphan children and widows. In his third-world country which has recently been plagued with political violence, Levy takes a positive initiative to help himself, his family, and the community by managing a youth soccer foundation and raising money through the children's hand made crafts. Income from the shop and the crafts help pay for food, schooling, clothing, and medical needs of the children and widows.
William has been a barber, originally in France, since 1982 and ran his own shop since October of 2001. He now operates a classy classic barbershop in London. He says, "The shop is a real 50's rockin' men's barbershop. I do a lot of rockin' peoples — 50's bikers, psychobilly..." This shop is a greaser's delight. The vanity is well stocked with tins of grease, the jukebox is playin' tunes, the walls have old 50s Rock 'n' Roll photographs, and the cool kats are hangin' out. Click here to see some photos of "Something Hells" and hear some rockabilly by the Kings Of The Ducktail Cats.
He performs at the Rythem Riot, a 50s Rhythm and Blues week end in the UK. www.rhythmriot.com Click on "Shopping & More" and you will see William giving a cut moments before slapin' on de grease!! There he does men's hair while his wife styles women's hair — also with a 50s touch! William can also be found performing at the Paris National Custom Show, and Walldorf Rock 'n' Roll weekend in Germany. www.rockabilly.de He's been rockin' since he was 12 and slickin' hair fits right into the scene!
See Mr. Ducktail in action - Mr. Ducktail has a page in our Residents of SlickVille section where you can see photos and videos him in cuttin' and greasin'. See him in on the road at car and rockabilly shows and see his annual Christmas window display. GO THERE
Miss Lolie is the artist who creates all of theose wild promotional pieces for Mister Ducktail. You can see her artwork on her page on "Myspace" www.myspace.com/misslolie
NOTICE: Mr. Ducktail's shop in France has closed but you can still see a series of photos and videos from the old shop and the final day farewell party. See Feature.
Louisiana, USA
Magazine St. Barbershop
Barbers: Cesar (owner), Inve, and Gideon
4224 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 267-7823
Here you can get a traditional hot towel shave, a gentleman's haircut, and get finished off with some DR Harris products. The barbers have over three decades experience between them. The shop has vintage Koken barber chairs and a vintage cypress backbar (Counter space with mirrors) which makes you really feel like you have stepped back in time. Although the shop is three years old it has vintage equipment and they do everything the old fashioned way.
Minnesota, USA
New Jersey, USA
Mickey's Barbershop
Mickey Yak
314 Main St. Avon, NJ 08724
(732) 988-1522
See more photos including one of Mickey's 1950 Harley. LOOK>
New York, USA
Hair-We-Are 319 Fairview Avenue/Route 9
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-1164
E-mail: bonnie@hair-we-are.com
web: http://hair-we-are.com Days: Tue. - Saturday. Open late Wed., Thu., Fri. for ease of making appointments after work.
Hair We Are is where all the guys in the area gyms come for their hair-cuts because the gals working there make a guy feel comfortable. They run a contemporary shop yet they can still give a traditional executive style. There is the right mix of competence and professionalism in a fun environment. They specialize in coloring and offer a good selection of hair care products. Bonnie Rooney is a youthful proprietor who owned the business since 1977. Information furnished by Frank Mendelson.
(In the 700 block) Warren St.
Hudson, NY
Has.: True. - Sat, 8-11 a.m.
No phone available
Pete is in his 80s and still has a bottle of Lucky Tiger on his shelf. Stop in and send us a report. He sounds like a real old time barber. "Stack" who sent us this info said he does not have a phone listed and he may consider it weird to be into slicking as a fetish. So just silently enjoy the service.
Pugsley's Traditional Barbershop
3 Main St.
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-2229
Located 90 miles from New York City off the New York Thruway. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DlfuTV_Ut8
If you are able to get to Kingston, NY, go. "Pugsley's is amazing," says customer Slick Declan. "The shop is owned by Mike Cashen who is in a Rockabilly band and really embraces the era. His cuts are second to none and many greasers call his shop home. Mike who is a master barber also does hot towel shaves. He has a great local ale on tap and is one hell of a nice guy, says Slick. "He gave me an outstanding style — tight perfectly faded sides and back and a great pomp that looks faboulous! Greased me right up! He caries several pomades and greases but he really likes and uses Layrite.
With locations in Huntington and Northport on Long Island New York, Rocakbilly barbers offers all the styles of the 50s and 60s. Naturally, rockabilly styles are a specialty. Big pompadours, flat-tops, tapers, crew cuts, Detroits, as well as todays "punk" styles, Ceasar flips, mushrooms, mullets, and rat's nexts.
The Stepping Razor Barbershop
Danny Baptista
257 Varet St. (Located inside POST Bike Shop)
Brooklyn, NY 11206
917-586-7710
Wed - Fri: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday by appointment only. Dannyzion@earthlink.net
The Stepping Razor Barbershop specializes in Traditional Barbering Service for the Gentleman and the Outlaw. Lets clean up that neckline my man. L Train to Morgan Ave, between Bogart and White St.
A trip to Tomcats Barbershop is a trip into Rock 'n' Roll and Rockabilly past! This retro shop specializes in 40's & 50's haircuts including pomadours,flat tops,crew cuts, and DA's! They have a wide assorment of pomades and waxes such as Sweet Georgia Brown, American Greaser Supply, Murray's Original Pomade, Murray's Super Light, Nu-nile, Hair Glow, Beeswax, Cream Beeswax, Layrite, Madcats Pomade, American Crew. Custom automotive pinstriping is done on site by the east coasts one and only "Alex13." They even pinstripe women's purses. And if that not enough happen' at Tomcats, they even sell vintage clothing and accessoires. Pabst Blue Ribbon is in the fridge so you can have a cold one while you wait. Come on down for a haircut and a shave, and get your ride pinstriped all at once!!! And yes, a great slicking! See photos of the shop in action.
Situated near the hometown of Rock and Roll, this shop offers all the amenities of an old-fashioned 50s barbershop including a shave and a generous slicking with pomade. This is the only shop like it in the Cleveland area specializing in flat-tops, pomadors, ducktails, as well as other traditional and vintage styles. They are a big hit in the Rockabilly and custom car culture. The nostalgic decor features a diner booth waiting area, displays of Rockabilly and Punk CD's, and the three pomades they carry.
Master barber Joe Stich has been cutting and styling since 1994 and has been in the Punk and Rockabilly scene even longer. Joe got his start at the age of 15 when he was the clean-up kid at his local barbershop. He had the keys and would sneak in at night to drink beer and give his friends Mohawks. Since then he worked in shops from Akron to Little Italy.
After your cut stop next door to the Tattoo Faction.
Mansfield, Bill
Fostoria, OH
(NW Ohio, 35 miles SE of Toledo)
419-435-6599 wemusic@bright.net
This semi-retired barber no longer has a shop but is looking for young adults through their 20s to style and model 40's, 50's, and 60's styles. Models should have full hair at least 2 inches long for slicked styles. Resulting photos will be included on SlickVille.com. Must be of legal age to sign a model release.
Located in Ohio's Olde Towne East Neighborhood this shop offers traditional and modern haircuts, hot towel straight razor shaves, and good times. They carry a variety of hair pomades and moustache wax that you will not find at many places.
Oklahoma, USA
Dalrymple's Barber Shop
Eugene Dalrymple
107 North Broadway
Walters, Oklahoma 73572
580-875-3719
Eugene wrote: "I perform any kind of work that a customer asks for be it men or women All my cuts are free-hand with clippers and comb; but, will utilize adapters if it calls for it; especially on flat tops.
"Many people have commented on having never seen a barber using my style of action. Perhaps my juggling balls as a hobby has developed a cordination (of comb & clippers) not possesed by most barbers.
"To describe me; I now weight at least 250 pounds, I have a BS degree in business, with all the college credits required today to qualify to sit for the CPA exam. I repair and build computers in spare time. I have a short attention span, and have to hide the tonic bottle from myself, immediately when a customer says he won't be wanting a sprinkle of that on him for smell good.
"The barber shop is of a family business. My father started working in the shop in the 40's and bought it early 50's. He and my mother were both barbers, He passed away in the 70's, and she kept working until last year when she finally started staying home at 82 years of age. Although I have sold the old two-chair shoe shine stand; everything else is here per when my father bought it in 50's, including the 6 foot lighted barber pole.
"Actually I guess I can only say that the barber chairs, sinks, backbar, pole, and mirrors are the same as then. I still have his old cash register, but don't use it; but, it sits out for view."
Oragon, USA
The Bantam Barbershop
7134 S.E. Harold (on the corner of S.E. 72nd and Harold off Foster)
Portland, Oregon 97206
Johnny, Barber
No appointments necessary
Tue-Sat. 11- 7pm www.myspace.com/thebantambarbershop
A little barbershop leaning towards an era of the great American barbershops.
Depot Barber Shop
218 7th Street
Oregon City, OR
[At base of overlook elevator]
(503) 657-7397
It's an old school shop with two chairs, black & white checkered floors, and a variety of vintage barber displays. Real classic. Established in 1918 and is now Oregons oldest barbershop. Barbers Al and Ray are very experienced and wear old school barber jackets and cool haircuts. The atmosphere is certainly warm, friendly, and very hip. Both barbers are talkative and personal. One customer said they took an intrest in his 1962 Ranchero car project. In a word, Great!
Donovan's Barber Shop
12344 SE Division
Portland, OR
Donovan, Owner
503 761-9677
An great little two chair shop with a black & white floor and one man and one female barber who wear white barber jackets. Both have been cutting hair for a long time. The talk is conservitive views and they cater to military and police clients. The atmospher is talkative, warm, and friendly with a TV playing. There is a variety of hair tonics on the counter and other colorful items for sale. They are best at short military cuts although their ability to cut other styles seem limited acording to one customer. They end each cut with hot shaving cream and a straight razor shave on the neck, and a spash of hair tonic. One customer said, "I love the shop because my gradpa use to barber here."
Multnomah Barber Shop
7826 SW 35th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-8943
Apointment or walk in
One of our visitors who lives nearby says he just went to this barber named Ivan "the Hairable." He has a one chair neighborhood shop. Ivan has been cutting hair for 50 odd years and he knows what the old cuts are. When asked for a split pompador like Bing Crosby, he knew what was wanted. The result, a great hair cut.
Rook's Barbershop
3331 NE Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97232
(503) 287-3399
Open Tue-Sat 11-7
Justin King, Master Barber www.rooksbarbershop.com
Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, the barbering trade flourished in the prestigious Rook's District of London. Before giving way to bars and brothels, and eventually closing it's last barbershop's doors in 1939, the Rook's District was accepted by The Royal Barbers Union of England as the most significant place in the establishment and advancement of the barber profession.
Rook's Barbershop brings the time-honored tradition of classic barbering to the modern man. They uphold the integrity of their craft by providing guests with the same service and consistency that their dads and granddads used to get; a great haircut or a hot shave, a cold beer, and decent conversation. Rook's is a place for guys, yet suitable for the whole family.
Pensylvania, USA
Big Baddy's Barber Shop
7 Kennedy Dr
Archbald PA 18403
(570) 877-7333
The is an original Rockabilly barber shop serving men and boys, and offering haircuts and hot lather straight razor shaves for 22 years! Their barbers Mike (aka Big Daddy), Brian, Joey, and Jim offer classic styles, greaser cuts, pompadours, and contemporary-style haircuts as well as the smoothest straight razor shave in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Chops Barbershop
55 North Front St.
Steelton, PA 17113
(717) 379-5993
JC DeRosier
Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Mon Closed www.chopsbarbershop.com
The shop has been in existence since the 1930's under several different barbers and made it through hurricane Agnes. Known for their clean cuts and close shaves. It's old school, has cheap prices, hot lather shaves, and carries Layrite, Stephans, and Lucky Tiger.
South Carolina, USA
Clip Guy, The
J. Everett Cromer
Ward, SC (Near Columbia)
864 445-3451
Cell 803 917 0370
jecbarber@hotmail.com
Call for location and arrangements to meet
"The Clip Guy" is a very busy barber working appointments at a shop in Columbia South Carolina.
I can cut just about any style from a flattop with fenders to a pompadour with zero fade sides or long slicked sides. He can do dapper dans, his favorite, and Princeton, ivy leagues finished with hair tonic or any grease the customer brings with him. The taking of photos is encouraged as well. So bring an understanding male friend to take the photos. And be sure to submit them to SlickVille.com so we can all share the experience!
The shop's owner allows the barbers to use the shop after hours or when the shop is normally closed. The Clip Guy is eager to meet people at the shop during these times. That's because he works with several female barbers who don't quite relate to slick hair as a fetish. People should contact him first by phone or e-mail to discuss plans.
As for the Clip Guy's hair, "I have a bald top of my head, but I like to slick the sides back with a variety of greasy substances ending with a ponytail in the back. Weird, but uniquely me!!!!"
South Dakota, USA
Nu Blue Barber Shop
22-2nd St. SW
Huron, SD 57350
Phone - We wrote to him to get number but got no reply.
Albert Roasted has been in the barber business in South Dakota for 53 years and at the current location for 45 years. Albert says, "I am an old fashion barber. I do long hair, short hair, crew cuts, bowl, flat top, Mohawks ,Etc." He did not list slick backs, but as an old time barber he must be quite capable. At one time he had a four chair shop. Now it's just himself with one chair. He once had several apprentices and three masters.
Texas, USA
Avenue Barber Shop
1710 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 441-CHOP
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun Closed www.avenuebarbershop.com
A large shop specializing in traditional barbering services since 1933. They carry High Life Pomades so you know they give slicked haircuts.
Big Kat's Tattoo and Barbershop
Crissy Salazar, owner
Bart Maloney, barber
3622 Main St Ste F
Houston TX 77002
713-533-9545
Sun/Mon: Appt only, Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm http://www.bigkatshouston.com
This shop is more than just a barbershop. It is also a tattoo shop and has attached to a beauty parlor next door which are both operated by a husband and wife along with a dedicated team. After many years of booking shows and working in clubs and bars in Houston this couple decided to take it to the next level. Big E (Edgar) has been booking live music in Houston for the last 15 years; his love for music, culture, and lifestyle is the main reason he has decided to open Big Kat’s. This Kat has made the Contiental Club (Houston) his home. What a better place to open a shop then on the block right next to the club in which he has spent much of his life. “ These people are my family” Big E states "without their support for all these years, none of this would be possible." Crissy Salazar (Big E’s wife) has been going to his shows for the last 10 years. She loves any and all things vintage claiming “It’s a lifestyle, not just clothes."
Big E has always had the dream of opening an old school barbershop combined with a tattoo parlor, but never thought it would come together. After discussing with wife Crissy and several close friends they thought adding Vintage inspired salon to E's concept would make the perfect addition to the Main Street block they all love. The couple’s goal for the shop is to offer an old school feel with updated services. “We want this to be THE spot. A place you come to hang out even if you don’t need a cut or color”.
Manny's Traditional Barbershop (Formerly Islander Barber)
NEW ADDRESS: The landlord raised the rents thinking Manny would loose his customers if he didn't stay and pay up. Manny said the landlord was sadly mistaken. Help prove Manny right and go to 23rd street and get a great traditional cut with your favorite grease and/or tonic!
Manny ia a Master Barber, located in Galveston Island, Texas. Many of his customers still use Brylcream, Brilliantine, Royal Crown, Three Roses, Lucky Tiger, and Vaseline Hair Tonic. He supplys his customers with many of their hair products. So if you are in the Galveston area and want a good old fashion Texan style cut followed by a dousing of hair tonic and grease, give Manny a visit.
A customer who likes to be known on the Web as "Mr. Grease-A-Lot" went to Manny's for a traditional short cut and a heavy slicking. See him here in the "Residents of Slickville" section.
Milam barber & Styling Shop
212 W. Milam St.
Wharton, TX 77488
Tel: 979-532-5903
Open Tue.-Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon.
The place is a typical first come, first served shop. It is mostly a man’s domain (there is a salon in the back that is mostly visited by older ladies). Sherman, Vic, and Lee run their chairs with grace and charm engaging their customers in conversations about sports, hunting, and fishing, farming, weather, and family. And their haircuts aren’t bad either. They cut traditional and modern. The shop hasn’t changed much and they have quite a collection of interesting knick knacks. All in all, it is a great shop, great value, and you always come out looking sharp. –Joshua
Robs Crop Shop
Rob Villarreal
3613A Parry Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226 USA
214-824-7627 (overseas +1-214-824-7627).
Fax: 214-824-4947 http://www.robschopshop.com
This Dallas barbershop is where Texan men go for their classic cuts and to buy grease and get greased. Since the early days of Rock 'n' Roll, hair styles and hit records have gone hand in hand. More than just side burns and ducktails, style has always been an important part of our Rock 'n' Roll culture. And, if Rock 'n' Roll is your style, then Rob Villarreal has the do for you. Whether you want a Mac Curtis or want it High and Tight, whether you are looking for a Pompadour or a Flattop With Fenders, Rob of Rob's Chop Shop specializes in Rock 'n' Roll style. Rob is known world wide as the premier Rock 'n' Roll barber. Grease and tonics for sale. Products are listed on their website but must be ordered by phone listed above. Also see Products Directory for Teanage Thunder Hair Tonic and greases.
One of our visitors, "Short-N-Slick" wrote, "After my haircut, Rob, without asking, doused on his hair tonic, then added some 20 weight grease and topped it off with 30 weight. My hair was greased down just like I like it. I bought some 30 weight and later ordered some 20 weight and more 30 weight. Ed note: Unfortunately when Short-N-Slick ordered again, he sent two checks and the product was never shipped. We tried several times to rectify this for him, but Rob's never returned any of our calls or e-mails. We would love to recommend Rob's as he has a great shop and products for greasers, but this experience has us doubtful.
Stryk's Barber Shop
1903 E Red River St
Victoria TX 77901
Hours: Tue-Sat 8:00-5:00
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Walk-ins Or Appointment
(361) 573-6901
Owned by barber Pamela Albright, Stryk's is an old fashioned kind of tonsorial parlor. The chairs and stations are from 1951 and kept in perfect shape. The walls have displays of barber antiques and old fishing lures. All the barbers are old time barbers with years of experience. Each haircut includes a shave around the ears and neck massage. All shaving is done with a straight razor. The barbers take pride in being able to do any type of haircut for men or boys.
United Kingdom
John's Barbershop
16a Barnsbury Rd.
London, N1, England
Tel" 020 7278 3201
One man shop that is cool about slicking.
"He has cut my hair and slicked it back with Brylcreem." -Peter on Greaser's Lair
Slick 50 Barbers
Elaine Hooker works on a perfect flattop for Boz Boorers, one of the more famous British rockabilly players. He was a child star with the Polecats and is now guitarist/md for the ex Smiths singer, Morrissey.
This barbershop specializes in early Rock 'n' Roll era hairstyles, so getting a good greasing and styling should be no problem for Elaine Hooker, the shop's owner and barber. This small but busy shop close to Southend town centre also sells most types of wax, grease and pomade, Sweet Georgia Brown pomade, Blue Magic pressing oil, including own brand "HAIR CONTROL", CDs and T.Shirts. Their Rockabilly band has a CD "Kings of the Ducktail Cats" which is only mentioned on their order bland iten #3. See our listing of the CD. It has a wonderful photo taken in an oldtime barbershop of two hipcats sporting a DA. SLICK 50 is known worldwide, customers have come from as far as Tokyo! No appointments necessary for haircuts
"Hair Control - Tough Formula" product details are on the products directory under grease.
Check here often as we frequently add shops
Lost but not forgotten shops
Nicks Hair Stylists - CLOSED
5 Hereto Street
Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Nick Staccato once cut hair in the heart of New Yorks West Village. Nick created vintage hairstyles just like they did back then. See Nick at work. Click here! If the legendary actor James Dean were alive, he too might be dissappointed to find Nicks closed. His cuts have been featured in movies, TV programs, theater, newspaper and magazine articles. We do not know if Nick's might be doing business elsewhere, but his Hereto St. shop was recently found abandoned. Perhaps Nick is enjoying a happy retirement.
NOTE: While some of the information in this directory has been provided by the service providers themselves, much has been submitted by visitors to SlickVille.com. Optisonics Productios, publishers of this website, make no guarantee to the accuracy of the information given. Furthermore, these listings are not endorsements of any business unless stated as such and any negative experiences with any of these businesses should not be a reflection upon SlickVille.com. We have already received negative feedback about some of these businesses. We generally do not publish negative reviews unless several visitors express similar concerns and therefore we would rather remove the listing than to get tangled up in a slander issue based on one person's experiences. We welcome your input reagrding factual corrections. It is sugested that you contact the business prior to your visit to verify location, hours, ability, and willingness to create the style you are seeking.
Barbershop Directory
This shop was opened in 2010 under a dream to create a haven for those in search of a service that once existed not only a practiced art but was a bond between an artist and his community. El Catrin was founded and operates by two young entrepreneurs that were born and raised in Santa Ana. This is not a typical modern barber shop, but one that still provides an affordable and efficient service. The barbers are fully-accredited and have an innovative eye for modern styles as well as a talent for re-creating styles from the past in an effort to please the retro-minded. They are honored to have in their arsenal Carlos “Exit” Landeros who once hailed from the barber shops of San Diego (Two Roses in Barrio Logan). He has agreed to join the effort to bring forth his traditionalist methods like the hot towel treatment and straight razor shaves that has earned him his reputation.
Pappy's Barber Shop
8239 118 Ave. NW
Cody, also known as The Rockabilly Barber moved to Canada from Australia and opened up his first barber shop. He proudly says, "The cuts are always done right the first time, shaves are perfect. No rushing, no overpriced cuts and no salon feeling. From the start I wanted my shop to be a laid back lounge-feel."
Ollie's Barber Shop specializes in quality men's and women's grooming. From pompadours to the traditional business cuts for the gents. And for the ladies, everything from color to bobs to curly hair. Support your independent barber shop!
The look and feel is old school retro-sheik with big 1950's barber chairs that grab you and say relax the minute you sit down, rich raised wood walls that all have been hand crafted and make you know your not in some plastic wantabe, a plaster wall that has crumbled in what seems to be the perfect places to reveal the rustic red bricks it covers.
John Duvoisin
There is a page in our Residents of SlickVille section where you can see photos taken of the staff and customers of Kings Barbershop. It worth seeing some of those great high pomps and more. GO THERE
Nichte einmalig hingegen ist sein Laden, aber das im besten Sinne. Die Nachfrage machte es erforderlich, einen zweiten Shop aufzumachen, in dem sich Jan´s Frau Jana um die Wünsche der Ladys kümmert. So kann das gehen, wenn man vom Leben in die Pflicht genommen wird. Und damit ist noch lange nicht Schluss, tragen doch nun auch erste Produkte das unverwechselbare Barber-Zeichen. Eine eigene Pomade ist auf dem Markt und exklusiv in den beiden Barbershops erhältlich – wie auch CDs von befreundeten Künstlern, die immer mal wieder auf ein Schwätzchen vorbeikommen. Oder auf einen Haarschnitt natürlich.
Dass Jan selbst Musik macht, dürfte niemanden erstaunen. So ist das eben, wenn jemand sein Hobby zum Beruf gemacht hat. Auf seiner Homepage kann man sich ein paar Kostproben anhören. Oder im Laden, wo die Gitarre stets griffbereit liegt. Das Programm besteht natürlich aus Klassikern – Rock’n’Roll und Rockabilly; so wie es sein soll. Auch zukünftig ist hier viel in Bewegung, und bei wem der alte Bart ab soll, der kann ihn sich bei Jan fachgerecht stutzen lassen. Denn – soviel dürfte klar sein – Rock’n’Roll will never die.
This shop is a traditional barbershop by all means, They specialize in all hairstyles, epecially "Old school" cuts, fades, high and tight, flattops, partings, slickbacks, and pompadours in all shapes. The patrons are mostly rockabillies, psychobillies, and punks. But also young executives and sharp cut young men in suits. They also have have a lot of older guests who enjoy the feeling of stepping back in time, getting a scissors-over-comb haircut or a hot towel shave. The shop gets geusts from all over Holland, some willing to travel for hours to get that perfect cut. Barbering is a dying trade, so the're really proud to honour traditional barbering skills.
Classy D Barber Shop
See more photos of the shop and the guys and gals who cut and style in this shop 
This is an early 20th century-inspired barbershop offering hot towel straight razor shaves. They can create a great gentleman's cut, just as well as a 1940s Princeton, pompadour, rockabilly, or classic style. It is a friendly, affordable, and professional shop catering to both young and old. They carry a full line of hair and shaving products for purchase including Hawleywood's original and super-hold pomade and aftershave. They also offer the full line of Crown Shaving Co. shaving and hair care products and J.R. Liggett's Old-Fashioned Shampoo Bars.
Barbers: Cesar (owner), Inve, and Gideon
A trip to Tomcats Barbershop is a trip into Rock 'n' Roll and Rockabilly past! This retro shop specializes in 40's & 50's haircuts including pomadours,flat tops,crew cuts, and DA's! They have a wide assorment of pomades and waxes such as Sweet Georgia Brown, American Greaser Supply, Murray's Original Pomade, Murray's Super Light, Nu-nile, Hair Glow, Beeswax, Cream Beeswax, Layrite, Madcats Pomade, American Crew. Custom automotive pinstriping is done on site by the east coasts one and only "Alex13." They even pinstripe women's purses. And if that not enough happen' at Tomcats, they even sell vintage clothing and accessoires. Pabst Blue Ribbon is in the fridge so you can have a cold one while you wait. Come on down for a haircut and a shave, and get your ride pinstriped all at once!!! And yes, a great slicking! 
Joe Stich
Kenji Prince
The Bantam Barbershop
Big Baddy's Barber Shop
Chops Barbershop
Crissy Salazar, owner
Manny ia a Master Barber, located in Galveston Island, Texas. Many of his customers still use Brylcream, Brilliantine, Royal Crown, Three Roses, Lucky Tiger, and Vaseline Hair Tonic. He supplys his customers with many of their hair products. So if you are in the Galveston area and want a good old fashion Texan style cut followed by a dousing of hair tonic and grease, give Manny a visit.
