The Spot Barbershop - Coconut Creek Reviews (2024)

FAQs

Why do barbers like cash? ›

Cash is King: One of the most compelling reasons to tip your barber with cash is that it allows them to keep 100% of the tip. When you tip in cash, you're bypassing credit card fees that can eat into the total amount.

Meet the Founders: Fredis and Juan Carlos Perdomo

Fredis sparked his passion for cutting hair at just 14 years old, picking up a cutting machine for the first time to give his friend a haircut.

Signs of a good barber include positive reviews, a well-maintained barbershop, and a friendly atmosphere. To find a good barber, ask for recommendations, read online reviews, visit barbershops in person, and schedule consultations.

On average, it is appropriate to tip your barber 20–25% of the entire service. It is very bad manners to not tip, the barber will think something is wrong with their work. If the service cost more than the quoted price, it's acceptable to drop the tip down to, but no lower than 15%.

The recommended tipping standard for barbers is 15-20% of the total cost of the haircut. This means that if your cut costs $40, you should tip between $6-$8. Of course, tipping is always at your discretion. Feel free to tip more or less, depending on those considerations above.

Our history. Ahmed Alsanawi and his wife and business partner, Tanya started A Star in 2013. In a short space of time, the barbershop has grown into a successful business and is the home to some professional footballers and walk-in customers alike.

David Langang, owner of Barbers No 1, said: “We've got one of the busiest barbers in Liverpool city centre, and we noticed we had a lot of people coming from St Helens.

Punctuality is the first rule of barbershop etiquette. Arriving on time for your appointment not only shows respect for the barber's time but also for other clients scheduled after you. If you're running late, a quick phone call can keep everyone informed, and adjustments can be made with minimal disruption.

Plan on visiting the barber every three or four weeks. Short and medium hair: How often should you go to the barber for hair between two and six inches long? Those on the shorter end of the range will likely want to see the barber every four to six weeks.

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It's generally not ideal to arrive with heavy product build-up from styling your hair the day of your appointment, especially if you're getting a dry cut or highlights before washing. It can cause hair color to go on unevenly and affect how your hair stylist evaluates your pre-cut hair type and texture.

Number 3. This clipper size cuts to a length of ⅜ inches to about 7/16 inches if it's open. If you're opting for a fade, it might be best to ask your barber to start with a 3 so then they can move down to a 2 and lower as they fade it out. It also helps you keep more of your length.

Number two haircut

Although still very short, the popular number two clipper guard is also used for buzz cuts and fades. However, because the hair is a quarter of an inch long the scalp is not exposed in the way that it is with a zero or one cut.

Many work as independent contractors, in other words, and would more acutely feel the pain of accepting credit cards than CVS or Old Navy might, due to cards' often high transaction fees.

Cash is king an the salon! You may have noticed some salons outright ask you NOT to tip on a credit card or offer a cash discount. This is due to the percentage that credit and debit cards take from the overall service price. If you don't have cash, consider Venmo, Zelle, PayPal or a Cash App.

Most barbers and hairdressers are self-employed. They "rent the chair" Therefore, to take card, they would need to have their own payment device.

It speaks volumes about how you appreciate their work. Barbers know who their great tippers are and will almost always go the extra mile to make sure customers know they're appreciated. And tips just don't have to be about money. Bring your stylist lunch or a coffee at your next appointment.