Walk by too fast and you just might miss it. An unassuming door down a quiet side street, the simple word ‘barbershop’ in old-timey typeface etched across a window is the only indication that owner Justin Radam and colleague Mike Cruz are expertly cutting hair inside. It really is in the cut—slang for a location that’s hard to find. But Justin wouldn’t have it any other way.
A bastion of classic masculinity, In The Cut boasts dark hardwood floors, Husky auto shop storage carts, a PlayStation for lingering guests, a traditional barbershop pole, and an old issue of Playboy in the waiting area. The shop’s pride and joy is a vintage 1950s Belmont barbershop chair, complete with ashtray in the armrest. Clients are welcome to enjoy water, coffee or a libation while hip-hop music blares over the sound system.
Owner Justin doesn’t give haircuts, he gives upgrades. The atmosphere is laid back, with lots of good conversation. Regulars come to In The Cut for the “downtown vibe”—and after seeing the quality of Justin and Mike’s work, it’s easy to see why they stay. You don’t need flashy neon signs when, at the end of the day, the haircuts speak for themselves.
