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Jeeze, I knew Ducktail was popular, but not THAT popular. Does he set up appointments or is it first come first served?
What's his pomade brand labeled under? I remember seeing it in a video, but I can't recall the name or the video.
He is the only one who cuts gents hair in there, and it is first come first served. He is only just now training someone else to cut hair. He takes twice as long as an ordinary barber, which makes the process even more long-suffering. If you show up on a Saturday right before he opens, expect to be anywhere between number 7 to number 10 in the queue. Yeah, your whole weekend down the toilet for a short back and sides.
All the guys I knew left to find somewhere cheaper and faster. Most of us now go to an old teddyboy in his 70's who does it for £8.80 and you are in and out in 30 minutes. I used to pay £20 for a cut at ducktail, but he has now raised his prices to £25. Now his customers are pretty much just trendy guys that are jumping on the rockabilly bandwagon. They will change their hairstyle in 6 months.
Mr. Ducktails pomade is by Hairgum. It will probably run you about $10-15 for a can that you would be lucky to have last you 2 weeks. It is literally the best pomade I've ever used though.
P.S. - If you are looking for rare American pomades, this German guy seems to find them all. Just don't order from him as you will pay through the nose for something you can get in the states:
Pomade Shop!