Kut Klose Barbershop

Kut Klose Barbershop

Written by Katherine Kennedy Monday, 07 May 2007

Small-town atmosphere creates loyal customers

Relaxation and light-hearted conversation set the mood at Kut Klose Barbershop. The small-town style barbershop generally attracts male clients, but welcomes anyone who walks through the door.

“Our shop is for the whole family, including women and children. We want everyone to feel comfortable, get involved in our conversations and take part in the shop’s atmosphere,” barber and owner Jamar Crenshaw said. “Just because we cater to mostly males does not mean we want women to feel uncomfortable here. We make sure to greet everyone who walks in the door to make them feel welcome. This is not the normal intimidating male barbershop.”

As a young entrepreneur, Crenshaw dreamed of owning a barbershop for the past 10 years. He opened last year in Pflugerville’s Grand Avenue Office Park because of the central location and easy access for customers.

“I was working as a barber in Wells Branch when I decided to open my shop,” Crenshaw said. “I wanted to stay in the area to cater to my clients’ needs who were mostly from the Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Hutto areas.”

He designed Kut Klose to stand apart from most barbershops with easy appointment scheduling and payment methods.

Many customers have standing appointments and come the same day and time every week or month. They also have the option to pre-pay if it is more convenient.

“Clients can come in on their lunch break and know that they will be taken care of on their limited time schedule. At a traditional shop, they would be waiting all day for a cut,” Crenshaw said. “We operate by appointments, and always keep them — this means no waiting in line for our customers. Time is money for many of our clients, and we don’t want to waste their time or lose their money.”

Just like a small town barbershop, Crenshaw considers himself a mediator and a counselor. He says his goal is for all of his customers to walk out of his shop smiling.

“At work, people are stressed and uptight. Here, they can laugh and relax. We want our customers to want to come back, and to tell their friends to come here,” Crenshaw said. “Most barbershops are stiff, and only care about the money. We care about our clients and try to cater to their needs.”

Open: Tuesday – Saturday, by appointment

Price list:

• Men’s haircut - $15
• Boy’s haircut - $12
• Men’s shave - $5
• Men’s edge-up - $5
• Shampoo - $4
• The Works (cut, shave, mustache trim) - $19
• Monthly Cut (clients come every two weeks for a month) - $25
• Monthly Cut (clients come every week for a month) - $60
• Shampoo and cut - $17
• Walk-in - $20

Kut Klose Barbershop, 1433 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 203, Pflugerville, TX 78660, 512-252-9260