Humphrey took us to a Barbershop he frequents in the city center so that Marcus could get a cut. The shop was on the second floor on a shopping strip and seemed to be a social hub for Nairobi men. There were about eight barbers and during the time we were present no less than ten men waiting in line to get a cut.
The service at this place was excellent.
It is definitely pampering for men – first you get you cut. Then one of the ladies takes you to the back row of sinks and washes and conditions your scalp. Included in your haircut is a face steaming, hot towels, a shave, and if you are interested a man’s manicure. After your wash there is a final spritz of scalp conditioner and you are ready to go. Even though there was a clear line of men waiting, there was the same level of attention, care and detail given to each customer.
And this service cost a whopping $2.14 USD.
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Do they do locks!
-MH
Fellas - if you are ever in Nairobi, head to the One Stop Barbershop near the Parliament House, ask for Nicholas, slip him 100 shillings, and tell him Humphrey sent you.
The service was so good, I had a mind to tell the woman washing and massaging my scalp not to do too good of a job... my wife was sitting on the other side of the room.
Simple comparison - in my hometown of Beaumont, Texas, you can pay $10-$15 for a decent haircut. With that you get some aftershave, powder, and the hair dusted off your shirt. Thats it. You want a shave? Pay another $7. Nobody washes your hair, you go home and do it your damn self.
But at One Stop, for barely $2 you get a haircut, shave, hair washed, scalp massage, and manicure.
YOU do the math.
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