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| - This is NOT a "naughty massage parlor" as my wife suspected half way through this story about my latest haircut! I stumbled across this barber shop by accident when I was on vacation in AZ. Very unassuming from the street, but very clean inside. Upon entry I got a friendly greeting from Ernesto. Another barber in matching uniform was working at one of the 4 brand-new barber chairs. The entire place has been recently remodeled, new chairs, tile, cabinets, flat screen TVs showing the current game. The haircut was great, Ernesto said he hoped I wasn't in a hurry because they like to do a good job & are not on a quota. I am talking an old-fashioned haircut, complete with warm towel wrap, warm shaving cream, and a straight razor around the ears and back of neck. He was interesting to talk with & when the haircut was done, he said don't get up yet. Then came a scalp massage with an electric hand-held massager. It was weird at first but how relaxing! Then he brought out a massager that looked like a belt-sander, massaged my neck, upper back, & shoulders. I was totally surprised, but more importantly, de-stressed. When I said my barber back home didn't do this, he replied "well, they should!" I highly recommend this shop, just try not to be freaked out by the massage, it is part of the service!
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