Village Barber opens in Oxford
OXFORD – Steam facials, straight razor shaves, haircuts and more are now available in Oxford at the Village Barber.
The full-service barber shop, located on North Canal Street in the village, opened in early April.
“I’ve always wanted to be a barber,” said owner John Hadac.
A union electrician by trade, the Smithville resident decided to pursue his life-long dream two years ago, when he was laid up after a knee operation. He enrolled in DCMO BOCES, where he completed the 500-hour course required to receive his barbering license.
In fitting with the traditional barbering techniques Hadac employs, the shop itself is, in many ways, an homage to by-gone eras.
“I like antiques,” he explained.
Both of the barber chairs in use are vintage pieces, and Hadac is in the process of restoring a third. The historic chair, which is over 100 years old, was gifted to him by a descendant of one of Oxford’s past barbers.
Other examples of his passion for the past are evident throughout the shop, where a leather football helmet graces one shelf and an shiny antique stove stands a few feet from a grape press, tarnished with age.
According to Hadac, some of the pieces came from antique shops, but others have more sentimental origins – like a camera he has displayed which belonged to his grandfather.
Other items bear testament to his family’s military tradition. His grandfather served in the Army during WWII, and his father, a Marine, served in Korea. He himself is a Marine Corps veteran. Photos of all three in their respective uniforms have a place of honor on a shelf, near pictures of Hadac’s two young sons.
Hadac has been busier than he expected, which he credits both to the limited number of barbers in the area, as well as where his shop is situated.
“It’s such a good location, right on Route 12,” he said.
But the proximity to the state highway wasn’t the big selling point when he purchased the building in 2006.
“I’ve always wanted a house on the river,” he said, gazing out the plate glass windows at the rear of the shop at the Chenango River beyond. A fishing pole propped in the doorway gives an indication of what Hadac likes to do between customers.
From their vantage point in the aforementioned vintage chairs, those customers can relax and enjoy the idyllic river view while Hadac does what a barber does best. His offerings include straight razor shaves and hot steam facials as well as haircuts for both men and women. Prices range from $8 to $15.
The Village Barber is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Walk ins are welcome. To make an appointment or for more information, call 843-7239.
The full-service barber shop, located on North Canal Street in the village, opened in early April.
“I’ve always wanted to be a barber,” said owner John Hadac.
A union electrician by trade, the Smithville resident decided to pursue his life-long dream two years ago, when he was laid up after a knee operation. He enrolled in DCMO BOCES, where he completed the 500-hour course required to receive his barbering license.
In fitting with the traditional barbering techniques Hadac employs, the shop itself is, in many ways, an homage to by-gone eras.
“I like antiques,” he explained.
Both of the barber chairs in use are vintage pieces, and Hadac is in the process of restoring a third. The historic chair, which is over 100 years old, was gifted to him by a descendant of one of Oxford’s past barbers.
Other examples of his passion for the past are evident throughout the shop, where a leather football helmet graces one shelf and an shiny antique stove stands a few feet from a grape press, tarnished with age.
According to Hadac, some of the pieces came from antique shops, but others have more sentimental origins – like a camera he has displayed which belonged to his grandfather.
Other items bear testament to his family’s military tradition. His grandfather served in the Army during WWII, and his father, a Marine, served in Korea. He himself is a Marine Corps veteran. Photos of all three in their respective uniforms have a place of honor on a shelf, near pictures of Hadac’s two young sons.
Hadac has been busier than he expected, which he credits both to the limited number of barbers in the area, as well as where his shop is situated.
“It’s such a good location, right on Route 12,” he said.
But the proximity to the state highway wasn’t the big selling point when he purchased the building in 2006.
“I’ve always wanted a house on the river,” he said, gazing out the plate glass windows at the rear of the shop at the Chenango River beyond. A fishing pole propped in the doorway gives an indication of what Hadac likes to do between customers.
From their vantage point in the aforementioned vintage chairs, those customers can relax and enjoy the idyllic river view while Hadac does what a barber does best. His offerings include straight razor shaves and hot steam facials as well as haircuts for both men and women. Prices range from $8 to $15.
The Village Barber is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Walk ins are welcome. To make an appointment or for more information, call 843-7239.
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