Notes from Johnnie.
Real talk on grooming, the neighborhood, and seventeen years of the craft. No fluff, just what I'd tell you if you were in my chair.
How to Find a Real Barber in River North
River North has no shortage of places that will charge you $95 and hand you a haircut with nothing behind it. Here's what actually separates a real barber from the rest, from someone who's been cutting in this city since 2009.
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Need a Cut Near the Loop? Read This First
Most guys working downtown handle their haircut like an errand. Then they wonder why it never looks right by Wednesday. How to stay sharp without burning half a workday.
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Staying Groomed North of the River
Beard schedules, maintenance windows, and what to do when you're in town for three days and need to look right by Thursday. An honest guide for the neighborhoods I serve every week.
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From Wicker Park to River North: My Story
Seventeen years behind the chair. Wicker Park, West Town, and the day I decided one barber and one client in one private suite was the only way I wanted to work.
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