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| - I generally get my hair cut every six months or so, getting it cut shortish and then letting it grow out to verge of ridiculousness. As such, I'm not greatest authority on cut quality or styling or any other such nonsense. However, I do know a thing or two about atmosphere, friendliness, and service, which are precisely what keep me coming back to Hair Friends twice a year.
Located in Oakland above Peter's Pub, this place is easy to miss, which itself is sort of charming. The interior is cozy and lived-in with creaking hardwood floors and a few plants here and there. The walls are covered in a myriad of photographs which change every so often, and the owner has a knack for putting on just the best, most laid back jazz and blues music. For my money, it's the best setting I could ask for while getting my mop cropped.
And speaking of money, I know a lot of people, and especially ladies, expect to pay upwards of $70-100 for a good haircut. When I go to Hair Friends they charge me $28, and then I tip $5 on top. In value for money, you just can't beat this place.
But most importantly, the folks who work at Hair Friends are welcoming, interesting, and (go figure) downright friendly. I always make my appointments with Bess, and sure I'm a paying customer and all that, but it's nice that even though I only stop in for a half hour every six months she remembers enough about me to keep up a conversation and make me feel at home.
So you'll have to decide for yourself whether their hair cutting skills are up to your expectations, but in terms of my standards of atmosphere, cost, and friendliness, Hair Friends is as close to ideal as likely exists.
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