Layrite has left the building...

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As of 7/1/13 Joe’s Barbershop Chicago will NO LONGER carry Layrite brand products .We have a limited supply of their Regular hold pomade and No.9 aftershave, and after that’s gone it’s gone. We currently stock JS Sloane & Shiner Gold brand pomades which are far superior in hold & value. We as a small shop are going to focus on supporting other small businesses and leave the big corporate machine companies to the chain “barbershops” to push. Sometimes it’s not all about making money in this world. Respect tradition and help support small business, we do…

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New items added to our Online store...

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Five one off-custom painted Biltwell non-DOT helmets and one custom one off Andis Master ML clipper just added to our Online Etsy store located at * * * https://www.etsy.com/JoesBarberShop * * * . Get them while they are available because all our designs are one of one, and will never be re-produced again..

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Chuck TheBarber will NOT be in the shop Saturday 6/22 or Sunday 6/23 as he will be taking a two day metal fab/shop class with the one and only Gene Winfield (pictured above). Tyler TheBarber will be taking his spot on Saturday, and guest barber Ralph H on Sunday. As always we have Three(3) barbers on call for ya six days a week to get ya in and out and looking good…

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Sunday 6/30/13

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Sunday 6/30/13 —> $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MANBQUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s ! Event is cash only, 1st come 1st served, and runs 10am – 2pm. Pics from the 2013 events that have come and gone can be seen at joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos

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Social...

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Did ya know the shop can be followed on Blogger, YouTube, 4-Square, Etsy, Twitter, Yelp, Facebook, Vine, & Instagram ? Whatever social media outlet ya prefer, search out the shop and make sure you are in the know on everything that is and is going to happen.

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Shiner Gold brand pomade...

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The shop is honored to have been picked as the exclusive Chicago retailer of Shiner Gold pomade. Water based so it goes in & washes out clean, flexible / strong hold all day, light scent, and just $15 = 4oz. tin.

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Did ya know .....

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Did ya know that Joe Sr. has been cutting hair and performing straight razor shaves since the age of 10 ! Literally his only job in life has been a barber. Since his father taught him the trade back in a small one chair shop in Italy, so him doing it today at age 66. Respect tradition, and remember the term “Barber” comes from the word “Beard”, which utterly means a traditional barbershop is a place for men. It is NOT a term to be used at a unisex place giving out mediocre haircuts, no shaves, and kill the customer with high prices and products that are marked up 450%.

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LateNite Thursdays...

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Are you aware that the shop is now open till 8pm on Thursdays ? Well, we are. Joe Jr, Tyler, & Chuck man the shop for a long, long day of close cuts, clean straight razor shaves, metal on the radio, dirty jokes, and NO TV 9am – 8pm. Take advantage of this longer day to get that much needed cut/shave BEFORE the weekend madness which is Friday, Saturday, & Sunday in the shop. 1st come 1st served as always..

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Smell like ya just left the barbershop EVERYDAY !

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Hawleywood's No.9 aftershave available here in the shop for just $10 a bottle. Classic bay rum scent..

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Next HangOver Shave = 6/30/13

JS Sloane - Available at the shop and ONLY at the shop..

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JS Sloane's line of fine gentleman's grooming products is available here at the shop, and ONLY here at the shop within the city limits ! Their Heavyweight and Lightweight water based pomades go in super tacky, hold all day, provide a comb-able hold, and wash out clean with water. Next time you are in the shop pick up a can and you wont be sorry you did..

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Great article on the growing popularity of the beard...

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Click the link below and read on how the beard is making a huge comeback (has it really ever left?). Joe Jr. of the shop was interviewed for the piece. Link = columbiachronicle.com/the-beards-are-back-in-town

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The artwork of Jason Goad NOW AVAILABLE....

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Jason Goad is the man behind our amazing event posters. Now you can take home a piece of your Goad art at the link below ---> http://www.bonanza.com/listings/ARchangel-art-print-by-Jason-Goad/114918785

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Shop will be CLOSED Sunday 6/2/13

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Please note the shop will be CLOSED this coming Sunday 6/2/13…

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Month 3 of beard growth pics are UP !

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Month Three(3) pics from the 1st annual Great Chicago Beard-Off hosted by us here at the shop are now posted over at * * * joesbarbershopchicago.com/Beard * * * . Click the link above and checkout who’s facial hair has grown,and who’s has some catching up to do.

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Today is the LAST day to vote for the shop on CitySearch...

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Today is the LAST day to vote for the shop as one of Chicago’s BEST on CitySearch. Click the link below, sign-in with your Facebook account, and click Joe’s Barbershop Chicago as your pick for the best traditional barbershop. As always any and all support we get is very much appreciated..

Link = * * * CitySearch.com/best/chicago/barbershop * * *

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Vote Vote Vote for the shop...

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TODAY is the last day to vote for the shop as Chicago’s Best in the Readers “Best Of 2013″ online poll. Click the link below, sign up with your email (it’s free), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and type in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the best Barbershop category, then hit SAVE and your done. Link = 

**chicagoreader.com/chicago/Survey?survey=9313190** 

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1st HangOver Shave Sunday for 2013 is in the books...

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The 1st HangOver Shave event of the 2013 season was a blast ! Old and new faces alike, killer food from MANBQUE, ice cold tall boys from Half Acre, and the perfect desert by way of fresh Italian Ice by the guys over at Miko’s. Next event is planned for Sunday 6/30/13. Pics from the kickoff event can be seen @ * * * joesbarbershopchicago.com/HangOverShave2013 * * *

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Groupon article on Joe Caccavella Jr. and the dying art of the Straight Razor Shave...

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Click the link below to read a killer article that Groupon did on Joe Jr. and the art of the straight razor shave. Hot towel hot lather straight razor shaves done the RIGHT way still just $20 here at the shop. Read the story @ www.groupon.com/local/chicago/JoesBarbershopChicago

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Vote for the shop in the Chicago Reader's Best Of 2013 poll

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It’s that time of year again. The time of year where YOU help the shop keep the title of BEST BARBERSHOP in the Chicago Reader’s “Best Of ” 2013 poll. Click the link below, sign up (its free and only takes a minute), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and add in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the “Best Barbershop” category and hit save. Tell your friends, tell your co-workers, and help spread the word about the little family owned barbershop that has been doing it the traditional way since 1968 !

2013 Reader Poll = Chicagoreader.com/chicago/BestOf2013

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