Fashion Stores
Blood and Bandages
In business for only a year, this 97-square foot parlour is an attitude-free alternative to crowded salons. The brainchild of Roger Janes - who bought vintage barber chairs on eBay and kept a collection of stuff in the basement to one day open his own shop - this newest addition to the scene already feels like it has a storied past.
Writing and photos by Christos Tsirbas
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Went there on the advice of this blog. The place is interesting, small obviously, but full of character. Has a definite hipster appeal.
Roger is a nice guy, really laid back. Since it's just him you may have to wait a while, and there are only two chairs. Prices are very reasonable ($17 cut), especially for Toronto.
The actual haircut was underwhelming. To be fair, it's hard to rate haircuts since you never know if you caught him on an off day or if you just didn't articulate what you wanted exactly, but the cut was a little sloppy. Tolerable, but not enough to keep me coming back.
I've had my haircut three times and had great cuts the first and last and a slightly too long cut the middle time. He was happy to hear the feedback when I was in yesterday and gave me exactly what I was looking for. You might have to wait a while if you show up without an appointment, but call in advance and he'll add you to the chalkboard (though be prepared for the time he tells you to be off by about 30 minutes). Not the place for someone who wants in and out and no chatter, but you'll totally dig it if you're in the vibe and want don't mind hanging out a bit.
great place though, i wont hvae my hair cut anywhere else!
as the guy says above, zero subtleties are taken in to account, like, ones hair. was the worst job i've had in quite a while.
unfortunately with barber, it's synonymous with butcher.
they're great if you have short hair, the guy slaps on a clip and shears your head, easy peasy. but if you have slightly longer hair that requires any care at all, i've found, you have to go t a stylist.
Thx for nothing.
Good reading material will help you pass the time while you're waiting if you show up a little early. And you can't argue with the decor -- vintage artwork all the way up the walls and cool miscellaneous objects placed everywhere else.
Reasonable prices too.
Won't be going back there again. It still bugs me to pay $26 for a mediocre trim.....
They should post their prices on the wall like other places do, not just pull them out of thin air.
In hindsight, I should have asked prior the cut as well....
At the most, that should have costed $12 - $17 like many other shops I have been to.
I read the review on BlogTo, and thought I would give them a try?