The unkindest cut: Mission barber shops, recovering from pandemic, struggle to survive
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from Mission Local2 months ago
After almost 40 years in business, Abner's Barbershop has seen a drastic decline in customers, showcasing the impact of rising competition from new high-end salons.
Mission Localhttps://missionlocal.org/2024/09/the-unkindest-cut-mission-barber-shops-recovering-from-pandemic-struggle-to-survive/
The influx of new barbers in the neighborhood has created fierce competition among shops, driving prices from $8 to $185 per haircut and leaving many struggling.
Mission Localhttps://missionlocal.org/2024/09/the-unkindest-cut-mission-barber-shops-recovering-from-pandemic-struggle-to-survive/
Barbershops along Mission and 24th Streets are feeling the effects of the pandemic and the rise of home-based hair cutting, leading to a challenging market.
Mission Localhttps://missionlocal.org/2024/09/the-unkindest-cut-mission-barber-shops-recovering-from-pandemic-struggle-to-survive/
Carlos Reyes expressed frustration, stating that the city permits too many similar businesses close together, driving established barbershops like his to struggle for survival.
Mission Localhttps://missionlocal.org/2024/09/the-unkindest-cut-mission-barber-shops-recovering-from-pandemic-struggle-to-survive/
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