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THE SEWICKLEY VILLAGE BARBERSHOP
Combining Tradition and Style
By Allison Glatsky
The Sewickley Village Barbershop is not your average hair cuttery. Jenine Persuit is the shop’s 4th owner but she has an interesting history
with the shop. From a fateful encounter with the owner, to the connection between the shop and her family, this business story is more unique than your typical sale. The quirkiness of The Village Barbershop and the heart behind it makes for an experience unlike any other. Nestled in the heart of Sewickley amongst numerous shops and restaurants, the atmosphere of the location and shop are welcoming and warm.
Jenine has been doing hair for 34 years and spent 30 of those years working at her father’s shop in Ambridge, PA. After breaking a bit from hair, Jenine took a new passion selling real estate. While working in Sewickley, she came across a quaint little barbershop that caught her eye, not knowing that fate would bring her back years later. Not thinking too much of it, she made con- versation and left her card with the shop owner. One day, the owner of that quaint little barber- shop came into Jenine’s office and informed her that he was selling the shop. Although she had
been working in real estate, Jenine decided to
go with her gut and she bought the shop. Little did she know that was the same shop her father started working in when he first got out of barber school. Even more coincidental, the father of
one of Jenine’s stylists was one of Jenine’s father’s friends when they were younger.
The Village Barbershop has been in business
for 80 years and even has a bit of a vintage-like vibe. “When I took it over it was very old and kind of eclectic,” explains Jenine. It has a touch of Victorian, a little vintage edge; it’s a little bit of everything.
It’s not just the aesthetics that sets this business apart from the rest. The customer service at The Village Barbershop is above average. There’s not
an ounce of snootiness and every customer that walks in can expect to feel like family. With 99% of the customers being walk-ins (though you can make an appointment if you prefer,) there’s a casual ease about coming in for a service. The primary customer base is men and children but women are more than welcome to come in as well. Services offered range from cuts, to beard trims, to hot towel face shaves-all for a reason- able price. The services offered here aren’t even available at every other salon and the customer testimonials tell you everything you need to know about the satisfaction you’ll receive.
The humor and fate behind how Jenine’s connec- tion with the shop came about ensures her that she made the right decision. But that’s all just
the history of this unique barbershop; the future is another story. While unsure of what exactly
is next for the barbershop, Jenine says that if busi- ness continues to be as successful and busy as it’s been, the one room barbershop might even have to expand. For now-they embrace the coziness of the shop and the casual, nurturing atmosphere where new customers become friendly regulars.
439 Broad St, Sewickley, PA 15143
724.417.0465
sewickleyvillagebarber.com
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