The Barber Shop in Schomberg keeps the tradition alive

August 12, 2015 · 0 Comments

Scott Bayley, Beth and Jo-Anne Ellens are pleased to serve customers with the launch of The Barber Shop in Schomberg.

By Mark Pavilons
There’s a certain charm surrounding the traditional men’s barber shop. It’s a place where men gather, talk shop –?a man cave with a purpose.
The Barber Shop in Schomberg will also sport the iconic barber pole.
The vacancy left by the former long-time barbers was quickly filled by Jo-Anne Ellens, of Jo-Anne’s Hair &?Necessities. She assumed the spot adjacent to her salon and searched for the ideal barber. She wanted to find someone who could literally hit the ground running.
She found Scott Bayley, who has wanted to be a barber as long as he can remember.
Bayley said he loves meeting new people, who hopefully will become old friends. The barber shop is a place where stories and tall tales are heard and shared.
He loves the small-town atmosphere and is already making new friends from King and New Tecumseth.
Modern salons have largely replaced traditional barber shops, but the Schomberg location is bringing it back to life, with a modern flare.
Both Scott and Jo-Anne are hoping to find a traditional barber’s chair and Scott will be offering shaves for his male customers, using the best foil shaver and other essential grooming equipment. This, he said, is becoming popular again as men are taking the time to concentrate on their personal grooming. A shave just tops it all off.
Men can come in, grab a quick cut and dash out, if they’re on a tight schedule. Others prefer to come in, relax, chat and have a coffee.
It’s the epitome of personal service.
Bayley said short hair is popular these days with some option for crew cuts. The younger men and teens do like the sides shaven.
Jo-Anne is happy with the expansion. She’s been in the business several decades and has been serving clients at the Brownsville Junction Plaza for the past 15 years.
She considers Schomberg her home town and this latest move will serve residents well.
Jo-Anne and her daughter Beth are the hairstylists. Beth also does the esthetics (manicures, pedicures, waxing and facials) as well as helping out with the barber side.
Walk-ins are welcome at The Barber?Shop. The shop’s hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Jo-Anne’s Hair &?Necessities, appointments are preferred. They are open Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays they are open later by appointment. They’re open Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For appointments, call 905-939-1116.
That personal touch is alive and well in Schomberg.