How’d you get started in the barbering industry?
Barbering has always been a part of my life, but I didn’t start barbering, officially, until I was 42 years old. I have a family member that’s a cosmetologist and when I saw her put two ponytails in a little girl’s hair, and get paid 40 bucks, I was amazed because I knew I could do that! I used to do my little sister’s hair before school because my mom had to work. Plus, I have a military background. We always had to have a squared away haircut for work. Even in high school, I was considered a pretty boy because I always kept my haircut sharp. I know what a good haircut should look like, and I paid attention to different barbers I worked with over the years and know what I like and what I don’t like.
What made you open up your own barbershop?
I saw room for lots of growth in the barber industry, and that made me hungry to do more. When I first started, barbers I worked with weren’t utilizing what they should to market themselves as small business owners. I tried sharing my thoughts and visions, but no one was receptive of my ideas as I was the unexperienced barber. However, I knew this was something that I could do if I found the right team of barbers, and that I did.
What makes your barbershop unique to others?
The business model of barbershops in the Evans area are mostly franchise/commission-based barbershops. I wanted to bring a barbershop to the area where the barbers were free to be themselves and give the services that they want to the clients. We do all this and still work together as a team for the good of the barbershop as a whole.
We’re a family. We know each other well, and we know each other’s family. Everyone is passionate about barbering, everyone has their strengths, and we all learn from each other. I often look over the shoulders of my barbers to learn techniques from them!
How do you stay up to date with the latest trends and techniques in barbering and then incorporate those into your services?
I listen to a lot of podcasts for business aspects and watch a lot of YouTube videos for different hairstyle tutorials. Sometimes I also attend barber conventions in Atlanta, and some of the barbers go to barber conventions in other states and when they come back, we share the information with the team.
What is the demographic of the customers at your shop?
Everyone and anyone. We service clients in all walks of life, but we get a lot of active-duty military, veterans, and local businessmen and their families.
What are the most commonly asked for styles?
Fades and beard sculpting, but we do everything, every day! We are cutting all types of hairstyles for men, women, and kids.
How do you foster a sense of community within your barbershop, both among your staff and your customers?
Stay professional and always treat others the way you would like to be treated!
What do you hope customers take away from their experience at your shop, beyond a fantastic haircut?
I want them to feel at home with our family friendly environment, and we pride ourselves on being on time for each appointment! I don’t want the clients to feel rushed, so we give ourselves enough time for each haircut.
For more information or to make an appointment, visit https://jtfadez.com/ or call (706)
305-9331.