Neighbourhood Barber Shop Best In Class
Neighbourhood Barber Shop Best In Class
February 3, 2021
Words by: Karen Meurer
Photography by: Zachary Ayotte
Barber Haโs back to basics barbering technique is a gentlemenโs leisure experience.
Located in the King Edward Park neighbourhood is the quintessential barber shop. Since opening in 2011, Barber Ha has established itself as Edmontonโs go-to barber shop where gentlemen can relax and enjoy a modern yet classic experience. Barber Ha offers traditional straight shaves, clean cuts, and beard and moustache shaping, skillfully performed by accomplished barbers. All this comes from owner Linda Haโs passion for menโs grooming.
Now with 25 years of experience in the hairstyling business, Ha looks back at her beginnings growing up in Edmonton and then working as a hairstylist on cruise ships. There she quickly found out that she had to perfect the art of the โshave and a haircutโ for the male passengers. And thatโs when she found her love of menโs grooming. She decided to take further training in England and loved the culture and tradition of barber techniques. When she returned to Edmonton, Ha brought that love with her and wanted to share it โ thus Barber Ha was born.
Ha is happy to be the neighbourhood barber shop โ cutting hair, clipping beards, and generally enjoying each clientโs experience with them. Ha explains that in menโs grooming, most gentlemen come in every 3-4 weeks to get a haircut, and over the years she has formed close relationships with many. โItโs not just โplop in my chair and Iโll cut your hairโ, you really get to know people well. Thereโs a high level of trust here and you talk about everything on a personal level.โ She knows her chair is a safe zone and whatever happens in the barber shop โ stays in the barber shop.
Since opening in 2011, Barber Ha has established itself as Edmontonโs go-to barber shop where gentlemen can relax and enjoy a modern yet classic experience.
Many of Haโs clients who came that first day in 2011 still sit in her chair today. Last year when Covid struck, Ha used the down time to reset and come back stronger. Her many established clients supported her by coming back as soon as they could and brought more happy clients with them. Ha plans to open a second single chair location just down the street in March. There she will be able to go back to basics by providing one on one client time for a more relaxing and pampered experience. An appointment at Barber Ha is something every gentleman deserves to experience firsthand.
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