The evolution of grooming for men and women is happening in S.A.
Chris “DaBarber” Flores cuts the hair of Brandon N. Halligan, 18. Flores wheels his Big Shots Mobile Barber Shop to different locations on the Northwest Side to serve his clients Wednesday.The heat felt like a blast from a furnace when Julio Garanzuay, 39, brought his sons Ramiro Villy, 12, and Julio Garanzuay, 8, for haircuts from Christopher “Chris DaBarber” Flores.The 46-year-old barber, wearing a dark blue New York Yankees baseball cap, welcomed the trio.
“They call me little Julio; he’s big Julio,” the youngster said with a nod to his father. The older Garanzuay gazed around the barbershop on wheels. The 14-foot-by-7-foot trailer was parked at a lot at Potranco and Loop 1604. It has a silver, diamond-plated sheet metal floor. A flat-screen TV, connected to WiFi, anchored a corner near the door. Jars of Johnny B. Mode styling gel and Pacinos styling paste rested on bookshelves. A portable air conditioner, powered by a mini-split, two-ton generator, cooled the white-walled space. Bolted outside is the barbers’ calling card — a red, white, and blue striped barber pole.
“It’s a clean setup,” Garanzuay said. “It’s pretty impressive. It’s more personal, one on one, no distractions and more access to more clients.”Flores’ lounge is a reflection of the coronavirus-changing times. It’s one of several mobile salons offering haircuts on the go across San Antonio. Flores cuts his customers’ hair six days a week at parking lots on the Northwest Side. He posts spots where he’ll be on social media, including Instagram and Facebook.
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