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A new V’s Barbershop opened in Hoboken on May 17 at 1114 Washington St. The barbershop chain is known for its authentic and original barbershop experience that caters to men and boys.
The Hoboken shop, owned by Jamie Emma, features five renovated vintage-1950s Koken chairs and traditional services such as shoe shines and hot lather shaves…
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V’s Barbershop close to opening in Hoboken
Most people in Hoboken don’t get see many of the “changes” that take place during the day (because they’re either at work, glued to their “smart” phones or hungover).
Do you ever wonder how business signs get delivered? Like V’s Barbershop at 1114 Washington Street which is almost ready to open, they had a massive sign delivered via flatbed truck this week. It was crated in a custom made wood frame, ready to mount with just a few screws. That baby probably cost more than most people make in a month! Luckily for them it seems that a hair loss epidemic hasn’t started yet, and business should be steady.
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V’s Barbershop will open at 1114 Washington Street sometime in the spring.
Coming this spring, a new barbershop will recreate an old feel. National chain V’s Barbershop will open its 16th and first east coast location at 1114 Washington Street.
Jamie Emma, owner of the Hoboken franchise, said the shop will set to recreate the feel of a classic barbershop with renovated vintage seats and services such as shoe shines and hot lather shaves. Emma said he hopes the location will serve as a gathering spot for regulars and neighbors to talk sports and other things, and also a place where fathers can bond with sons.
“We want that father and son experience,” Emma said. “This is where a son can feel like a big boy.”
The chain began in Arizona in 1999 when founder Jim Valenzuela wanted to give his young son that very same bonding experience. The first V’s Barbershop was followed by several more locations in Arizona, as well as in California, Washington, Texas, Missouri and Indiana.
Like Valenzuela, Emma is not a barber by trade. He owned an IT consulting business catering to the pharmaceutical industry.
He came to discover V’s Barbershop by chance. He was in Arizona, jointly for business and to also visit relatives, when he asked his in-laws where he could get a haircut before a big meeting. They suggested he visit V’s.
“I walked in and saw what they were going for, trying to recreate an old fashioned barbershop from New York,” Emma said. “I said let me bring this back to where this concept was born.”
Emma grew up in New Jersey and visited Hoboken often, including working at the Johnny Rockets diner. He said he is happy to open his classic themed barbershop in a particularly historic stretch of Washington Street, sandwiched between longtime businesses Giorgio’s Bakery and Biancamano’s Deli. Eighty year old Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette is also on the street.
“I’m thrilled with the location,” Emma said. “You just feel like this is where you want this place be.”
Emma said he expects to open in the spring after renovating the vacant space. He plans to hire five barbers and one shoe shine attendant, and is in the process of interviewing applicants.
“The barbers are going to run the shop,” Emma said. He added that he’s looking for barbers with the right character to develop close relationships with customers.
Prices at V’s Barbershop will run $25 for adults, $16 for children and $17 for seniors. Police officers, firefighters and veterans can get an additional 20% off, and Emma said the shop will also offer discounts to father and son combinations of all ages.
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November 19, 2011
By Wally Kennedy
This town is buzzing with new barbershops. The latest is V’s Barbershop at 2917 S. Main St.
Lucia Crawford, the owner, has taken a house and converted it into an old-fashioned barbershop with upscale decor. It has six fully-restored, 1950s-era Koken barber chairs. I understand these chairs are called “The King’s Chair’’ by those in the trade.
Sitting in one reminds me of the trips I made to Berry’s Barbershop at 3217 S. Main St. to get a haircut with my father. That barbershop disappeared decades ago, but the memories are just as real as if they happened yesterday. Of course, it was easy for a 10-year-old boy to get a haircut back then. It was a crew cut.
The crew cut, favored by the armed forces during World War II, became a civilian fashion for men in the 1950s and early 1960s. You used something called butch wax to make the front part stand up and stay in one place. By the late 1960s, short hair was out and long hair was in. The crew cut is still fashionable in some camps today, but I have too many dents and dings up top to get one now.
It was the tradition, the ritual if you will, that made going to the barbershop such a guy thing. When men get together in a barber shop, they talk about things that men like to talk about. Back then, it was Cardinals baseball — some things don’t change — fishing, hunting and the latest models of Fords and Chevys. Back then, there were virtually no imports.
It’s that ritual that inspired Jim Valenzuela, of Phoenix, Ariz., to open the first V’s Barbershop in 1999. He wanted to take his son to an old-fashioned barbershop just as his father had, but he couldn’t find one. You can get the full treatment at V’s, including an old-fashioned shave with a hot towel and a shoulder massage.
V’s in Joplin is the 15th shop in the chain and the first in Missouri. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Gift cards are available.
V’s is the third barbershop to open on Main Street. The others are T’s One-Stop Barbershop at 809 S. Main St., and the Brush and Blade Grooming Parlor, 1027 S. Main St.
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Co-owner Chad Renbarger sits outside his 116th and Olio Road location in Fishers. Sorry gals… the business cards and promotional materials say it all. They read, “V’s Barbershop – It’s a Guy Thing.”
And now Fishers – specifically, 11687 Olio Road at Geist Landing – is the site of Indiana’s first V’s Barbershop, a place where guys can get shampoos, haircuts, old-fashioned hot lather straight-razor shaves, shoe shines and more. There’s no girlie salon or spa feel here. Just an hour, at least, of services geared solely for “successful men who value appearance and take pride in their grooming habits,” according to the website.
Co-owners Chad Renbarger and Bryan Wade, who are friends and Fishers neighbors, opened V’s Barbershop in July, with a grand opening on August 5. And it’s been a packed house ever since.
“When Bryan and I went into this business, we knew there was some risk, given the state of the economy and all,” said Renberger. “But we quickly found out that people will pay for high quality services and the overall experience, which includes about 34 individual steps.”
The first V’s Barbershop opened in 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona. It was the brainchild of Jim Valenzuela (hence the “V”). His goal was to create a great old-time barbershop for himself and his son that would help him create memories for the two of them. His mantra was simple – make sure the visit to the barber was a relaxing pleasure and not a chore. What he has created today is the nostalgia of yesteryear with a modern twist. So far, there are shops in Arizona, California, Texas, New Jersey, Mississippi, Washington and now one in Indiana.
“Today is my first time coming to V’s Barbershop,” said Justin Chesnut. “And I am definitely coming back. It’s close to my home, it’s tailored for men, there are things for the kids to do while their dads are in the chair and an owner is on site all the time. I like that.”
Renbarger says he grew up going with his dad to the barbershop and has fond memories of those experiences. While not a barber himself, Renbarger understands the importance of hiring only the best and appreciates the diversity necessary so that all barbers know how to work with all types of hair and hairstyles. He says the key to a wonderful experience lies with the person providing your services.
The inside of V’s Barbershop is truly a step back in time, with its black and white checkered floors, solid wood cabinetry and collection of classic sports photos and memorabilia on the walls. The barbers all wear smocks and the wonderful scents of high-end men’s products fill the air.
But just to be fair, V’s Barbershop attracts women, too. First, gift cards from V’s for men’s services are a fantastic idea for the guy who has everything. And second, women are now dropping off their shoes and boots for old-fashioned hand shoeshines.
Besides creating a fantastic environment, Renbarger and Wade are determined to give back to the community and are doing so. They have already given contributions and proceeds from some events to various Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers High School sporting teams and events.
“The bottom line is that I love raising my family in Hamilton County and we love the family-oriented feel,” said Renbarger. “It just seems fitting for Bryan and me to operate a business here, create memories for dads and their sons and give back to the community. We’re off to a really great start!”
V’s Barbershop is open seven days a week. Appointments are needed Monday through Friday, with walk-ins welcome on the weekends. For more information or to make an appointment, call 317-845-8122, or view a complete list of services at www.vbarbershop.com. You can also “like” them on Facebook by searching V’s Barbershop-Fishers.
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