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The popularity of barbers is on the rise, with customers enjoying a sociable experience along with their regular haircut.
Cutting and clipper skills are key and barber Sheree Schedewy loves that part of her work.
The qualified hairdresser first took a job as a barber while doing her OE in England when she was in her 20s.
“I learned from three old Englishmen, who knew barbering inside out,” she says. “I had always wanted to do it, and I found my happy place, cutting hair all day long.”
Recently, Sheree set up her own business, The Chatty Barber, in Cammish Lane, Ōrewa.
“People tell me I talk too much – that’s where the name comes in,” she says.
Now that Sheree’s three children are in college, she felt it was a good time to commit to having her own business.
The fun began with turning an old, tired office space into an inviting and pleasant barber shop. She brought in a range of products from NishMan and set about making the space her own.
But what makes the barber shop really sing, she says, is the clients.
“We have a laugh in here,” Sheree says. “Everyone, including families is welcome. I have all ages, but everyone gets comfortable and chats as they enjoy a haircut. With regular clients, I know their cats’ names, and they know a lot about me – it’s very social.”
Sheree has always wanted her own barber shop and says the new adventure has given her even more enthusiasm for her work.
“I am enjoying it so much with this new adventure. I have achieved something I’m proud of.”
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