07/19/08

Make sure they cut both sides of your head!

by fididdly

I went to the Atlas barber school for a short haircut. I wear a wig, and the haircut would be completely covered. What could go wrong?

Well, a lot. The haircutter left the hair on top of my head extra long. When I said it could be shorter, she cut more off everything except the top. Okay, fine. But when I got home I found out she'd only cut the hair shorter on ONE SIDE. I had to take scissors to it myself to even it up!

I'll bet you anything that if you see a positive review for this place, it's written by someone who has never been there.

• Pros: Cheap, cheap, cheap!
• Cons: Haircuts even worse than you feared

This no-frills community barbershop and hair school is a genuine relic with rock-bottom prices.

by Contributor

In Short
At just five bucks a pop, East Villagers are hard-pressed to find a cheaper cut. The catch? The barbershop doubles as a school, so the guy wielding the shears is likely in training--but it's a small price to pay when prices are so low. Mirrored barber stations cluttered with combs, razors, and hair dryers are fronted by kitschy red swivel seats, and there's a community feel buzzing throughout.