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air styles have been a
symbol of individuality
for much of the 20th
century. Hair is no
longer a mere tool to
protect one’s scalp but
rather a sign of one’s
knowledge of what is in
and what is out.
In the ‘60s, The Beatles inspired many
people to rid themselves of their tradition
al haircuts in exchange for a new look.
Men began to grow their hair long;
women began to grow it longer, and the
world has not been the same since.
Standing in the whirlwind of the ever-
changing hairstyles are the barbers and
hairstylists of the world.
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
The job of acting as a liaison between
the world of the boring hairdo and the
innovative hairstyle is a task many bold
citizens of Bryan-College Station have
undertaken.
Blessed are the barbers and beauti
cians, for they have a direct influence on
how others truly see us.
Texas A&M students have a plethora
of choices when it comes to where they
will get their hair snipped, clipped,
buzzed or teased.
Barbershop choices are endless, yet
each one offers something different to
each fashion makeover victim.
The Memorial Student Center has
housed a barber shop since the center
was opened in 1950.
A&M housed another barbershop in
the YMCA building prior to the construc
tion of the MSC.
Theresa Herin, MSC Barber Shop assis
tant manager, said the shop primarily gives
haircuts to members of the Corps of Cadets,
but are not limited to Corps-style haircuts.
“The MSC barber shop was a Corps
shop for many years,” she said. “Howev
er, since the times have changed, we now
accommodate all students,” she said.
Herin said the MSC Barber Shop is a good
choice for many students because it is lo
cated on campus and extremely convenient.
Northgate Barber Shop is another eas
ily accessible barber shop. It has been
operating since 1935.
Jennifer Baker, owner and manager of
Northgate Barber Shop, said they cater to
many families as well.
Baker said the key to Northgate’s suc
cess is the amount of barbers they have.
“We have seven barbers at one time
which keeps the wait down,” she said.
Ridgecrest Barber Shop is another
place that has cut the hair of Aggies for a
long time. Ridgecrest was opened in 1940
and carries the tradition of keeping the
cadets’ hair short.
Jackie Lay well, manager of Ridgecrest
Barber Shop, said that 75 to 80 percent of
Ridgecrest’s business is from current and
former Corps members.
Laywell said the key to her success has
been the establishments good personal re
lationships with her customers.
“I have attended many things such as
March to the Brazos and the Cavalry’s
20th Anniversary party to build good rap
port with my customers,” Laywell said.
Redmond Terrace Barber Shop has also
worked on building good relationships
with its customers.
A.C. Vinzant, owner of Redmond Ter
race Barber Shop, said he enjoys catering
to the cutting needs of customers.
“Redmond Terrace is a traditional bar
bershop, complete with a barber pole,
that strives to keep their customers hap
py,” Vinzant said. “We don’t claim to be
the best, the customers decide who is the
best, we just cut hair however the cus
tomer wants it cut.”
Benefield and Company offers not only
haircuts, but perms, color, corrective col
or, highlighting, manicures, pedicures,
acrylic nails and waxing as well.
“We like to cater to those looking for
the best in all our different services,”
Benefield said.
Cutler and Cutler Salon is not a tradi
tional beauty salon.
It has been opened for only five years,
and specializes in all haircuts.
Mandy Smelser, a hairstylist for Cutler
and Cutler, said the business strives to
create the right atmosphere.
“We have created a stress-free envi
ronment for our customers,” Smelser
said.
Cutler and Cutler creates this atmos
phere through its specialties. Each hair
cut comes complete with shampoo, rinse
and scalp massage.
Cutler and Cutler employs not only
cosmetologists and hair stylists, but two
massage therapists as well.
Also, they use only 100 percent all-nat
ural products which produce absolutely
no chemical smells.
Smelser said the olfactory nature of
this experience sets it apart from other
businesses.
“We like to provide aromatherapy for
all of our customers,” Smelser said.
Citizens of Bryan-College Station have
many choices when it comes to where to
get their hair cut and styled. Aggies no
longer have to go home to get a good hair
cut, because the ultimate haircut can be
found in this area.
Aggies should take heed of the old bar
ber adage : once the barber cuts the hair,
it is the responsibility of the owner of the
hair to keep it from being messed up.
Graphic by
Brad Graeber,
Mike Puentes
and Brandon Bollom