Magic without the illusions. Never before have I walked out of a barbershop with a smile on my face.
There was a long wait, which was down to how meticulous Valentino is with each customer - but the wait was well worth it. He knew exactly what I was looking for without me having to say much, he spends a good amount of time on the haircut using his machine, scissors and razor as needed. Most places will be happy to do a quick job and let you go in 10 minutes. Here, however, he spends a good 25-30 minutes on your haircut, making sure you have just the look you were hoping for. I saw people before me who were getting their haircut, and he made everyone look sharp, regardless of hair type or age.
Right before I left, he asked me, "See you again?" and I gave him the only appropriate response: "Definitely."