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Terminal Barber Shop
Step into the past, when haircuts mattered and barbers ruled the earth. Part Western saloon, part speak-easy in terms of decor, the Terminal Barbershop features 19th-century chairs, antique mirrors and music from the '30s and '40s piped through a retro-style radio. Enjoy an upscale experience with polyglots Omar Mahruk and Karim Saaden.
Writing and photos by Christos Tsirbas
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The location was convenient, though.
Went here three times to all 3 of the regular barbers during 2009. The first two were fairly half-assed, with minor errors and difficulty communicating with barbers whose first language isn't English. This is also the highest priced barber shop I've ever been to and the results did not correspond to the price.
Finally had the owner, who was so busy speaking in French to his buddy that he misunderstood what I wanted and gave me a brushcut. I came in with about 4.5 inches of hair and left with 1/2 inch! He didn't bother clarifying such an incredible change in length, just ran his buzzer right down the middle of my head, so it was irreversable. When I saw a huge hank of hair fall in my lap I looked up in horror. When I asked him what in the hell he was doing he had the brass to get angry with me, saying I miscommunicated. Well excuse me, but I was speaking English, not French or Egyptian or Arabic or whatever the hell their first language is.
Any good barber--even a stupid mediocre barber--should have asked twice before giving me this haircut. It took 6 months to grow out.
DO NOT GO TO THIS OVER-PRICED, HALF-ASSED BUTCHER SHOP!
I'm not sure what the fellow above is complaining about, I speak english and had no trouble communicating with either of them.
Warning: Don't talk about religion to them!, they are very defensive and hardcore that's why i took my business somewhere else
Also this place shaves the back of your neck with a straight razor
all you have to do is explain what you want and you'll get it. one time, omar cut my hair and when i went into the atrium on bay i realized it was too long. i had second thoughts, went back, he did my touch up free of charge and apologized politely.
they know mens hair. go in. sit down. tell them what you want, and then enjoy 15 mins of silence as they FOCUS on your hair. i do not want to talk to someone cutting my hair. i want them to pay attention to what they are doing, and these guys do.
and the hot shaving foam and straight razor? HOLLER! $25 ($22 + tip) is a good price for a great cut.
have had my last... 7 months of cuts there. don't see myself changing anytime soon.
they all say hello and goodbye when you enter / leave. it's a real barber shop. not a salon. not some chick who can't cut a mans hair for shit, who talks to you about stuff that you and she doesn't care about.
should be #1 on the list.
i went to blood and bandages once before here. once for a reason.
The atmosphere is extremely friendly and welcoming, and every time I have been there (about 5 times now), I have received excellent service. The owners are all about doing the little things to make you happy...The first time (and every consecutive time after that), I received a free shoe-shine. The last time I was there, they gave me a pack of DE blades for my new DE razor.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great experience
Price - $135
Original price - 199 + TAX.
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* Barbers' favorite hair clipper! Barber supply necessity!!
* Powerful Universal Motor Clipper has maximum power for cutting through thick, thin, or coarse wet, damp or dry hair
* Detachable Cryogen-x clipper blade system allows for a quick blade change
* Operates quiet and cool
* 12 Cryogen-x clipper blade sizes available
* This kit includes: - classic 76 clipper
- size 1 (76918-086) and size 000 (76918-026) detachable clipper blades
- clipper blade guard
- clipper blade oil
- clipper grease
- cleaning brush
- instruction sheet
email -soccer_alexis@hotmail.com
I'm a BIG fan of the throw back decor of the place - it's original.
I'm a young professional, so there is definitely lacking a BUZZ in the air.
Step into that shop for a cut, and be detached from the on the go pace of downtown Toronto.
Pro's - location if you work downtown, clean razor cuts, professional and friendly barbers, Great classic cuts, and great clean up.
Con's - Boring wait time w no conversation - I almost get the feeling "Why is he talking?" / parking meters / don't expect to get a trendy haircut here.
Overall one of the better barber shops in downtown Toronto.
I went to this barber today, and I was really pleased with their work. They were polite, quick, and did a good job. $22 plus tip was a fair price. I'll definitely be going back.