Need a Haircut

I’ve always hated getting haircuts from hair stylists–I don’t want my hair shampooed, styled, and sprayed with hair spray. A nice basic haircut is fine, Thank you. In college I always went to Wooten’s Barber Shop and hoped that the “right” barber chair would open up–get the wrong barber and your hair wouldn’t look good for a week.

That’s not a problem at Alan’s Hair Design–there’s only one chair and Alan cuts your hair every time. Make an appointment! Alan has over 40 years of experience cutting hair. The antique barber chair has been in use for a while longer–over a 100 years. Alan bought it from the barber that trained him. Give him a call, show up for your appointment, get a professional haircut in 30 minutes and find out what Alan’s family has been up to (son and daughter both barbers, or a grandson he’s raising)….soon you’ll find yourself rooting for Alan to win the jackpot on one of his Vegas trips.

Alan’s Hair Design, (512) 345-3634, 3445 Executive Center Dr, Austin, TX 78731

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Charlie on June 2, 2005 at 1:59 pm

I would bet that your special barber at the Wooten shop was Vern Lovassen. If you want a barber closer to UT, I recommend Chad Escoe at The Haircut Store, 2709 San Jacinto Blvd. Same as yours – no frills, a good, basic haircut.

socorro chapa on February 25, 2006 at 11:32 pm

Henry Chapa was the other barber at the Haircut Store with Chad. They worked together for years. Both were great barbers. If you knew Henry or if you were one of his clients at the Haircut Store or any other place that he worked throughout his 25 years in the haircutting business, let me know. I am Henry’s widow and would love to hear from you.

Prentiss Riddle on January 16, 2007 at 6:53 am

Another old-school barber who does a great job is Virgil Meuth, downtown in the 700 block of Brazos, (512) 476-5019. I’ve always been able to get in the same day if I stuck my head in the door and asked what time he had an opening. Get him talking about the heads he’s cut, famous and not so famous — lots of governors and a whole generation of UT students back when the flat-top was king. (They say the acid test for a good barber is the flat-top.)
Some years back I tried Sportsman’s on Jefferson at 35th. At the time they had the oldest working barber in town, an 80-something gentleman. I should have noticed that he was cutting a kid while the other grownup customer waited for a different chair. I soon found out why. 🙂

Charlie on June 2, 2005 at 1:59 pm

I would bet that your special barber at the Wooten shop was Vern Lovassen. If you want a barber closer to UT, I recommend Chad Escoe at The Haircut Store, 2709 San Jacinto Blvd. Same as yours – no frills, a good, basic haircut.
socorro chapa on February 25, 2006 at 11:32 pm

Henry Chapa was the other barber at the Haircut Store with Chad. They worked together for years. Both were great barbers. If you knew Henry or if you were one of his clients at the Haircut Store or any other place that he worked throughout his 25 years in the haircutting business, let me know. I am Henry’s widow and would love to hear from you.
Prentiss Riddle on January 16, 2007 at 6:53 am

Another old-school barber who does a great job is Virgil Meuth, downtown in the 700 block of Brazos, (512) 476-5019. I’ve always been able to get in the same day if I stuck my head in the door and asked what time he had an opening. Get him talking about the heads he’s cut, famous and not so famous — lots of governors and a whole generation of UT students back when the flat-top was king. (They say the acid test for a good barber is the flat-top.)
Some years back I tried Sportsman’s on Jefferson at 35th. At the time they had the oldest working barber in town, an 80-something gentleman. I should have noticed that he was cutting a kid while the other grownup customer waited for a different chair. I soon found out why. 🙂

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