Showerthought: I saw a barber in Chicago charge $5 for a neck shave and it got me thinking

I was in a shop on the west side last week and the guy next to me just wanted a clean neck line, no haircut. The barber did it in about 90 seconds with a straight razor and charged him a flat five bucks. Honestly, is that a good move to offer quick services like that, or does it just bring in cheap customers who won't book a full cut?

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nora_chen4d ago

Actually that's a solid move for a barber. Five bucks for a neck shave is easy money during a slow time slot. It gets people in the door who might come back for a full cut later. Plus it builds a reputation for being quick and helpful. That kind of small service can turn into a regular customer.

grace_perry444d ago

Oh man, @nora_chen you're totally right. It's such a smart way to fill those dead hours. I've seen barbers just sitting around looking bored, and five bucks is way better than nothing. That little bit of help really does make people remember you. It feels more like a neighborhood spot than just a business.