OT: Best CHEAP haircut in Ann Arbor?
September 16th, 2011 at 9:13 AM ^
Nothing is Cheap in AA...
I would stay clear of barbers, as they are close to 20 dollars per cut...There is that Lady JAnes on Washtenaw...trashy, but I think they are cheap
September 16th, 2011 at 9:18 AM ^
The girls or the cut?
September 16th, 2011 at 9:20 AM ^
the girls are cheaper than the cut at LADY JANES! But you get a GREAT haircut for only $10
September 16th, 2011 at 9:40 AM ^
One of those "I'm just doing this right now to pay my way through college..would you like a haircut?", kind of places eh?
September 16th, 2011 at 11:37 AM ^
...yes. I went to Lady Jane's once, and only once, and that is, quote for quote, exactly what my "stylist" told me. I walked out looking absolutely ridiculous. I looked exactly like Lloyd Christmas from Dumb and Dumber. However, unlike Lloyd Brady, I couldn't pull it off. All of my friends had their camera phones out the next day once they saw the disaster on my head. A moment in my life I will never live down.
Case in point: stay away from Lady Jane's unless you're going for a buzz-cut...no wait, just stay away.
September 16th, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
Was she HAWT?
September 16th, 2011 at 9:28 AM ^
By far the worst haircut of my life. I asked for an inch off (was about 3 inches long) and she cut one side down to only about a centimeter left, then proceeded to spend 45 minutes trying to 'blend' my hair, aka hide her mistake. I will not be returning.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:06 AM ^
The barber shop in Nickels Arcade. Good solid haircut for a good price. I think they run about $12 a cut.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:17 AM ^
I used to get mine cut there in the early 2000s. It isn't a pretty place, but the haircut is cheap and quick.
September 16th, 2011 at 1:16 PM ^
This. Also, if you want, they will write down your preferences on a card and keep it in their file, so if you go back and can't remember what they did the first time (which always happens to me), they will know.
September 16th, 2011 at 3:28 PM ^
That's where I take my kid and it's a straight $15 for him. He uses clippers on the sides, scissors on top. Pretty basic.
September 16th, 2011 at 9:14 AM ^
September 16th, 2011 at 9:26 AM ^
is that Coach and 4? At least that was the name back in the '80s
September 16th, 2011 at 9:37 AM ^
had the best skate sharpening around as well
I remember driving up from metro detroit to get my skates sharpened (plus I think my dad wanted to get some spots)
September 16th, 2011 at 9:45 AM ^
there are two barbers on that block. One is Coach and 4, the other, next to pizza bobs, is State Street Barbers
September 16th, 2011 at 10:02 AM ^
Coach and 4 has an autographed Bo picture that reads "To Jerry, the worst barber in Ann Arbor!" I laughed.
September 16th, 2011 at 11:32 AM ^
Coach and 4 is not a good cut. But that's not why you go there. You go there for the beer, the playboys, and the ticket deals. The skate sharpener has been gone for about six or seven years now. Glen was the only guy in town who knew what he was doing. Now I have to drive all the way to Livonia to get an edge.
If you want a good haircut and a shave, go to the guy between Rick's and Backroom Pizza.
September 16th, 2011 at 11:45 AM ^
http://fredsskatesharpening.com/
Not sure if you're a figure skater, hockey player or figure skater but Fred's the best in the country - probably top 5 in the world. People ship their skates to him from around the country to get them done. He sharpens skates for current and past Olympic champions and medalists. Not sure where you're located, but if you're close by, it's worth it.
He's only $5 for hockey skates, but he's $20 for figure skates. I've tried going to other sharpeners to save money on figure skate sharpenings, but they would always mess them up. I always end up going back to Fred.
September 16th, 2011 at 12:48 PM ^
with the guys that work at one of the rinks in town, and they'll let you sharpen your own skates.
September 16th, 2011 at 9:26 AM ^
campus barber by the original cottage inn. walk ins for $12 i believe.
September 16th, 2011 at 9:39 AM ^
Second this. Campus Barber. Ask for Matt.
September 16th, 2011 at 9:48 AM ^
Campus Barber gets my vote
September 16th, 2011 at 9:50 AM ^
if you pay in cash (earth coin of the fibrous variety). $16 if you use a card.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:04 AM ^
Been going to matt for years...apparently he did Tom Brady's hair while he played here
September 16th, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^
...for Campus Barber. If I am downtown or on campus for meetings and need a cut, I always go here.
September 16th, 2011 at 9:31 AM ^
Cheap & fast. Plus cool Lego sculptures.
September 16th, 2011 at 9:41 AM ^
Stay away from Bo Ricks.
I don't remember the cost, but I really liked the cuts I got at the barber shop in Nickels Arcade
September 16th, 2011 at 9:59 AM ^
Are you missing that $8 Tuesday/Wednesday Grondins deal too? I about cried when I found out they weren't doing that anymore. Honestly I've had good luck with Mastercuts at the mall for around $12. Good luck man, its tough out there.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:02 AM ^
theres one of those cheap chain places on packard and stadium. great clips maybe. when i was there they did like 6.99 tuesday deal or something. i'd hit that up. it was very average, but quite cheap.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:02 AM ^
I never went wrong with the Aveda Institute on Maynard. Cut, wash, head and back massage all for about 16 bucks (they don't allow tips). I went there for three years during grad school and swore upon it for all eternity.
Until I moved.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:03 AM ^
a hand mirror and cut your own hair. Costs $30 once. I haven't paid for a hair cut in 15 years. I do miss the girl washing my hair though.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:09 AM ^
Should find out where Lloyd Brady get's his bowl cut done and go there.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:13 AM ^
in meijers is ok. Ask for Ashley or Amy. By far the best two in there.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:25 AM ^
Aveda Institute worked for me when I wanted a cheap cut. It's a student that cuts it, but I've only had like one bad experience in 20+ trips (and that's going to a different person each time, if you find someone you like, you can set up appointments with only them), most of the students know what they're doing, and they have an instructor check over before and touch up after. Plus you get a scalp massage and some awesome tea, and it's like 15$ (they don't allow tipping).
September 16th, 2011 at 10:37 AM ^
Get a buzz cut; do it yourself. I haven't paid for a haircut in 5 years and I look terrific.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:42 AM ^
I would second avoiding the big chains like Bo Rics, Lady Janes, Great Clips, etc., but it isn't impossible to get a good haircut there. Those places are complete gambles though. If you do go to one of those places and somehow magically draw the one decent stylist there, get her name and stick to that person. I can guarantee you won't get a good stylist again.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:44 AM ^
I'd say Aveda Institute if you prefer making an appointment and getting a "free" massage (altogether about $16, no tip, but you'll spend about an hour there), or Great Clips on Stadium & Packard ($13 plus tip) if you like to just walk-in and be out in 20 minutes.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:44 AM ^
Coach and 4 is the best. You can have as many beers (within reason) as you want for free, watch a game on tv, get a straight blade shave and haircut. Jerry is the man too. Its not the "best" haircut, but if youre not too picky its perfectly fine.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:45 AM ^
I cut my own hair, son.
September 16th, 2011 at 11:04 AM ^
September 16th, 2011 at 12:04 PM ^
have the wife do it. that's how i solved this problem.
September 16th, 2011 at 12:12 PM ^
New age hair salon. They are next to Aveda institute. They don't speak much English, so don't go for the convo, but they are friendly, fast, and actually do a really good job. I tried a few different places and my gf (now wife) always said I better go back to new age!
September 16th, 2011 at 12:37 PM ^
+1 for New Age. Not the cleanest place, but they're fast and affordable. Went there exclusively for the 5 years I lived in AA. Defintiely the place to go if you have spiky thick Asian hair.... but not exclusive to Asian hair. Ladies there are very friendly. Ask for June.
September 16th, 2011 at 2:17 PM ^
Ask for Leah. She's the manager and a good stylist.
It's good to know exactly what cut you want, though.
September 16th, 2011 at 2:17 PM ^
September 16th, 2011 at 2:45 PM ^
Make sure you get a haircut from Tom. It's worth the wait.