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| - Yes, I am adding yet another 5 star review to Matthew's excellent barber shop! This vintage style barber shop is located on McDowell Rd in Phoenix, just west of Central on the South side of the road. Parking is in the rear, so keep your eyes open for the side street. This is a cash only establishment, so bring some green. for my head shave and beard trim I think it comes out to $13, but I always bring a $20 and give it all to him, and I feel like I'm getting a deal every time.
Matthew is always friendly and willing to chat as soon as I walk in the door. I have him shave my head with a straight razor and trim my beard. This is the first time I have ever had a beard and I would not trust anyone else with trimming it. Matthew always makes his customers feel welcome and comfortable in his shop. The atmosphere is cozy and fun.
There are always good movies playing and the decorations mean that there is always something interesting to look at; I always seem to find something new every time I'm there. If you have to wait for him to finish with another customer, there are comfortable chairs and a couch to sit on and magazines to read. There is even a vintage fridge with water and sodas. Matthew has told me that he has worked in other barber shops before but the atmosphere wasn't quite what he wanted for his customers; so he started his own business. He has gone to great lengths to ensure that his shop is how HE wants it to be, and it shows. And obviously we all LOVE IT!
Matthew is flawless with his straight razor head shaves. The hot towel and hot shaving cream feel AWESOME and seem to soften my skin like nothing else. Matthew is also great at talking me through my beard trimming, ensuring that nothing is done without my express permission. He will give me a mirror so that I can see what he is doing, and he always asks what I want done before cutting anything.
At the end of the trim, Matthew will give you a little shoulder massage with this vibration massage device that feels great! I go to Matthew's shop about once a month and I always look forward to each visit. I HIGHLY recommend Matthew to anyone who is looking for something different, but in the best possible way. THIS is how a barber shop should be.
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