Three Years of Growth and Change
/September 23rd 2018 marks the third anniversary since I opened Carey's Avenue Barber Shop.
The day the shop opened was the culmination of a year and a half long journey to end one career and start a new one; but that is a story for another day. Join me now as we take a look back at some of the changes and things that remain the same at Carey’s Avenue Barber Shop.
On that first day open, I provided service to just six customers and received a number of well wishers. My very first customer was my landlord, Dr. John Miller.
Since that day I have been blessed to count many people as customers and friends. Below is just a small photo book of the many people who have come into the barber shop.
Business continues to grow at a sure and steady pace. On average I welcome a new customer almost every day. Repeat customers look around the shop and notice how things change over time.
Many things have changed in the shop. The back room is now a game room; there was a dress shop added to the back; but now that is gone; some items in the shop have been moved out; other items have been moved in. Below are some pictures of the shop through out the last three years.
Over the past three years, I’ve hosted a number of special activities. Wedding haircuts, a Lula Roe Dress party, Men’s Bible Study, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and of course the various holiday movie marathons. (A Christmas Story and the Halloween Monster Movies). I also participated in a United Way fund raising event where I shaved two men at Mondelez International.
The shop collection of antiques and odd items continues to grow and change. To really appreciate it you must stop in. Look around. Everything has a story, just not necessarily all true.
The basic service remains the same since I opened three years ago. Haircuts, Shaves, Beard Trims, and Towel Services. I have added some niceties to the process. Loyalty Cards, First Haircut Certificates, Gift Certificates, and complimentary beverages.
The center of it all is of course my 100+ year old barber chair.
As another year begins, I am truly thankful for all the folks who come in day after day and week after week, trusting me to provide them with top notch service.
