There is a reason for them choosing one over the other though, price, quality, waiting times.
Turkish barber shops
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There is a reason for them choosing one over the other though, price, quality, waiting times.
Our local barber is 3x the cost
Appointment only … never went back to walk in after covid
The Turkish barber is value for money
Very pleasant chap
Can cut as well as local lad
Can walk in when suits me not have to book appointments
Seems to be busy enough
Lot of folk saying drug fronts
Any proof?
Paul
Appointment only … never went back to walk in after covid
The Turkish barber is value for money
Very pleasant chap
Can cut as well as local lad
Can walk in when suits me not have to book appointments
Seems to be busy enough
Lot of folk saying drug fronts
Any proof?
Paul
I would think not. Berry picking businesses will pretty much all be above board, because the buyers' due diligence would flag them up and the fruit they picked wouldn't be saleable.
I suggest a remedy, at the cost of revealing a family secret: Buy Philips electric hair clipper!
My son bought one in 1995 and my wife cut his hair free of charge, while he cut my hair for the equivalent of about 50 p.
He went to university, then to military service (one of the last subject to draft) than got a job and moved away.
My wife continued to cut my hair (free of charge) but two years ago she damaged the cutter/comb and the spare was not available.
I cannot remember the exact amount I paid to replace such a precious asset, but it was in the range of £25.
Not one penny to foreign immigrants preaching against booze, ham and miniskirts!
My son bought one in 1995 and my wife cut his hair free of charge, while he cut my hair for the equivalent of about 50 p.
He went to university, then to military service (one of the last subject to draft) than got a job and moved away.
My wife continued to cut my hair (free of charge) but two years ago she damaged the cutter/comb and the spare was not available.
I cannot remember the exact amount I paid to replace such a precious asset, but it was in the range of £25.
Not one penny to foreign immigrants preaching against booze, ham and miniskirts!
Just back from local barber. Walk in only. Also now eligible for OAP discount! I asked very question re Turkish shops. Staff are normal relations and on 6 month visa so no tax paid. Change every 6 months. Also not paying any rates. So effectively no payroll overheads. Prehaps the Chancellor should get HMRC to have a look.
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Pair of scissors will do just as well, and cheaper.
I've never paid for a haircut.
First my mum did it, and now my wife does it.
Seems pretty sensible to me. Doesn't matter too much if it goes a bit wrong as it always grows back!
Flash G 74
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Hello, to be honest i wish they would all F off back to Turkey then maybe those original UK Barbers who went bust can start again,
BenBhoy
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"It's such a shame there's so many empty shops on the high street, grumble grumble"
"Oh grr, all these foreigners coming over here then never working a day, grumble grumble"
"Look at these cheeky foreigners, coming over here , opening up business in empty shops & working such long hours, grumble grumble"
"Oh grr, all these foreigners coming over here then never working a day, grumble grumble"
"Look at these cheeky foreigners, coming over here , opening up business in empty shops & working such long hours, grumble grumble"
nun_hunter
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I wonder if it's just a matter of cost or if the Turkish barbers are offering cuts/shaves/waxes/massage etc that the more traditional barbers aren't.
nun_hunter
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My dad who is 71 still has and uses his original Pifco clipper he bought when he was a teenager! I can't believe it's still going and he uses it on a regular basis. The ROI must be huge!
chriswjx
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Personally, it is cost. As others have said, there's a 'local' up another road, but is about double (if not more) the price. I put local in inverted commas because it's a "hipster" joint, pre COVID a gent's cut was £30 and they'd give you a pint as well.
I did used to go to a proper local barbers, but have since moved away from them and it's awkward to get to on my way home from work compared to the Turkish.
In all fairness, I would agree with the other sentiment, there does seem to be an absolute flush of Turkish barbers springing up. Think Dalry Road in Edinburgh has at least 5 within a 500m stretch (not including the ladies hairdressers as well, most be another half dozen or so!). Whilst I can't speak for the rest of them, I know the one I go to does get it's rushes, times when there'll be 3 or 4 folk waiting, with fresh folk coming in as those leave. Equally, he can be absolutely dead.
But he certainly puts the graft in as it's just him, open 7 days a week and think he takes about 3 weeks holiday over the whole year. Lives in Falkirk from memory, and commutes in?
BenBhoy
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Holy shité, glad I bic mine!!
Crikey you got your moneys worth. Or did they stick it back on?
£20. I must say tho Valhalla to Hitler youth in one go
chriswjx
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I don’t think many of the Turkish work to the rules and pay tax. All cash only around here and the staff turnaround is high. Never get the same guy cut your hair twice.
One is known to deal drugs but nothing is done about it.
Seems that as a country we just keep pay the tax and having the **** taken out of us
One is known to deal drugs but nothing is done about it.
Seems that as a country we just keep pay the tax and having the **** taken out of us