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| - Since my barber left the Yonge and Eglinton area I was searching for a new go-to place in the area for my bi-weekly haircut. Mankind is so conveniently located that I entertained the idea that $50 every two weeks was justifiable.
Booking an appointment is easy; you can either call or do it online. I called in and specifically asked if their barber can do a bald fade. The receptionist said yes and I was booked for that evening. Upon arrival (I was on time), there was still a wait of five to ten minutes.
The environment is great and has a lounge feel to it. It doesn't scream 'bro' at you. Unfortunately for me, that's where the praise ends. I just wanted a haircut, but here that entails getting a hand wax treatment and a mini-facial beforehand. I asked my barber afterward if I can just get a cut without the frills, and he said he hasn't seen that happen. What if I'm in a rush or am on my lunch break? Sometimes a guy just wants to get his hair did.
I asked the barber again before he started his work whether or not he was capable of doing a bald fade. After reassuring me he could, he started and I could immediately tell that I wasn't going to get the cut I wanted. I didn't interrupt because if he did actually know how to do it, he would've done it. There was no point in teaching the barber how I wanted my hair done if he wasn't capable of doing so. I didn't get anything close to a bald fade and my hairline looked ridiculous, which I only noticed when I got home. I contemplated taking a razor and just shaving my entire head.
When I paid for the haircut the owner (I think) asked about my experience. I told her it wasn't what I expected and she was very apologetic. She even offered my a free haircut to fix it. I initially accepted the free offer, but thought better of it a few days later and cancelled. It wasn't worth the risk.
I went back to my old barber who is now in Scarborough days later to get my hair fixed. He laughed at my hair before fixing it.
Everyone at the shop is friendly, I will have to give them that. The service is outstanding, but the work I got was below average. Maybe I'll try some of their other services, but to be honest there are a ton of options in the Yonge and Eglinton area for facials (Pure + Simple) or manicures (any Vietnamese place that charges a fraction of the price) if you are really interested in those things.
Based on my experience, if you're looking to get a fade or something similar, I can't recommend this place for the quality of work and the price.
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