The Loyalty Between You and Your Barber

There’s something special about the relationship you build with your barber. It’s a bond built over time—sometimes even longer than most friendships or relationships in your life. That’s why no one ever wants to “cheat” on their barber. It’s not just about the haircut—it’s about the connection, the trust, and the comfort of knowing you’re in good hands.

When you find a good barber, you stick with them. They’ve seen you through first dates, job interviews, weddings, breakups, new cities, new careers, and everything in between. They’re more than just someone who fades you up—they’re a friend, a therapist, a hype man, a familiar face when you’re back in town. They’ve listened to your stories, shared laughs with you, and made sure you always left the chair feeling your best.

That’s why it stings a little when you feel like you’ve let your barber down by going somewhere else. We get it—life happens. Schedules don’t align, last-minute events pop up, or maybe prices go up and you’re not sure if you can swing it that month.

As someone who’s been cutting hair for over 10 years, let me say this: I understand. There will be times I’m fully booked, or I won’t be able to squeeze you in, no matter how bad I want to. There may be moments when I need to raise my rates to reflect the growth of my craft and career. But that’s exactly why we’ve built a team at New Shanghai Barbershop that I fully stand behind.

We created this shop not just for ourselves—but for you. When you walk in, you’re not just booking with a barber—you’re joining a community. If I can’t get you in, I genuinely want you to see someone else on our team. We’ve trained them, we trust them, and we want you to feel confident no matter who’s cutting your hair here. You’re not “cheating” when you stay within the shop. You’re showing loyalty to the space that helped shape your look—and your experience.

Let’s be honest, if you go to someone outside the shop and they mess you up… guess who’s fixing it? Me. And you’re the one walking around with a bad haircut in the meantime. So let us take care of you properly the first time. (And hey, I’d rather one of our guys mess you up than someone else… kidding! We don’t mess up.)

Even better, if you’re nervous about switching barbers within the shop, we’re happy to help with the transition. We can pass on notes, preferences, and techniques—so you don’t have to explain a thing. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience.

Loyalty doesn’t just mean sticking with one barber no matter what. It means supporting the people and the space that support you. It means trusting that the shop you’ve been loyal to will always have your back—even if it’s not always the same pair of hands holding the clippers.

At New Shanghai, our regulars know this. They know they’re not just a client to one barber—they’re part of a crew. The other barbers recognize your face, your style, and your vibe. And if one day you sit in someone else’s chair and love the way they cut—good! I’ll still dap you up, check in with you, and be happy knowing you’re taken care of.

Because in the end, it’s not about ownership—it’s about care. And when you’re loyal to us, we’re loyal to you.