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The Haircut and Sakaroff's
The Haircut, 3727 W. $ 6^{\mathrm{th}} $ St. Suite E Sakaroff's, 3727 W. $ 6^{\mathrm{th}} $ St. Suite C
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These neighboring salons, owned by the same person, provide salon-quality haircuts for everyone. The Haircut accommodates men, while Sakaroff's is geared toward women.
The Haircut's atmosphere is undeniably masculine, complete with Playboy and Rolling Stone magazines, pictures of KU sporting legends decorating the walls, a pool table for clients to use while waiting and hair care products stored in Ace Hardware tool boxes. But, despite the rumors, there are no strippers to be found here. Scottie Lezniak, Arlington Heights, Ill., senior, says he goes to The Haircut because it is much more professional than the nationwide chains. And, he admits, he really likes the reading material available.
Sakaroff's has recently expanded its services and updated its look. The salon has a streamlined, modern interior with loud eclectic music to add to its hip environment. A new standout feature in the salon is its 32-foot color bar. Customers can pick out the exact hair color they want and watch their stylists mix the color right in front of them. Elizabeth Ault, Topeka senior, says she goes to Sakaroff's for the quality.
"It's a little expensive, but I will pay for a good haircut," she says.
Ault says her favorite stylist is Ryan because he really understands how to cut hair, especially her curly hair.
Ladies or Gents: The Haircut is for men exclusively. Females wanting their hair cut will have to go next door to Sakaroff's Salon. But Abby Angelotti, a Sakaroff's stylist, says about 20 percent of Sakaroff's clients are male, most of them coming for the highlighting services.
Prices: A haircut, including a shampoo and style, is $20 at the Haircut. Haircuts at Sakaroff's start at $36 and highlights start at $61.
Other services or specials: The Haircut cuts and cleans male hair. Sakaroff's is a complete beauty salon, offering waxing starting at $15, body massages for $65 and facials for $60. Both salons run coupons in the Yellow Book for $5 off any service.
Why go here? Nicole Hahn, The Haircut employee, says last year, most of the men's basketball team stopped by for regular trims. She says the customers really like the manly atmosphere, especially the Playboy magazines and the pool table, and it keeps them coming back. Angelotti says Sakaroff's differs from other salons because of its fun and hip environment. She says the hair-styling techniques used at the salon are always different and the latest in-styles. Angelotti adds that the salon's success is proven by the large number of return clients.
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