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| - This place is special, and like no other barber shop or hair cut place you will find in AZ!
10 years ago I stumbled into to meet Boris and his father Eddie after a month long ski trip with an unruly beard and a desperate need for a hair cut before returning to work. This fateful day led to a long interesting journey of hair cuts, shaves, referrals, and many deep belly laughs that can only be described as priceless.
Let me warn you that Boris and the Shaving Grace staff are usually PG-13, and often times NC-17 with their humor and take no shit attitude. Insults and compliments are dished out like candy and no matter how hilarious the verbal jousting gets, you are 100% guaranteed to leave with a precision cut and fully satisfied with your shave and hair-do.
These guys are multi-generation Russian Jews that take the art or barbering seriously and their passion and pride in cutting hair is a devout practice. Make no mistake when you enter the shop you have stepped into their domain and they will treat you to the finest hair cut and shave offered in all of ARIZONA. Just enter with respect, a wicked sense of humor, and some humility.
I now live in Denver and travel to the Phoenix area about every other month-- when I get into town, the first trip I make is to see Boris! You really can't get a cut this good or a laugh this hard anywhere else!!
When you become a regular client these guys will bend over backwards to keep your business and will treat you like royalty. Doesn't mean they won't make fun of you at times, but like children teasing the boy/girl they like most with juvenile pranks, Boris and crew will openly tease and harass their most favorite customers. So if you're lucky enough to be harassed take it as a grand compliment and know you've made it into the "inner-circle" of clientele.
In all seriousness Boris and crew can take it as well as they dish it, but we as the customer get the greatest cut, an enjoyable time at an old world barber shop, and the ability to just be real/honest/raw in a safe and politically in-correct environment that will keep you coming back for years to come.
Shaving Grace cares about how you look. They will go out of their way to make you look as feel your very best. All ages, sexes, and hair styles are welcomed. I would recommend making an appointment, but they will accommodate walk-ins as well. And in case my review has made you weary, this shop has respect and manners when women and children are present, they-- definitely tone it all done. And truly most of the time all you can hear is the buzz of the well oiled clippers and the annoying sounds of Fox News on the TV. I ask to get a game on. Even if it's pool or cricket just so I don't have to hear the Fox News idiots for my entire cut...
If you're overpaying some hot Scottsdale stylist just because you like the feel of her huge plastic boobs rubbing up against your head and shoulders-- STOP!!! Get over to see the crew at Shaving Grace ASAP. You'll get a better cut, save some $$$, and leave with the confidence to get any hot babe you desire.
I am a fan and you'll be be too!! Give Boris a call and get him to put you on the books for your next cut. You'll be glad you did.
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