$5.00 for a haircut! Seems to one of the best kept secrets of Fort Leavenworth.
Believe this barber shop is only open to Government employees and/or their dependents. Yet, the barbers are inmates who either have their license or in the process of getting it.
As much time as they have to practice, I'm not surprised that it is definitely in the top of one of the best haircuts I've ever had. The barber took his time, even though there were people waiting - probably because it isn't money he's missing out on.
To line up my beard with a straight razor and cut my hair was $8.00 total. That's it! And, of course, you can't tip them.
All of this is, I see why the waiting area was getting full as I was leaving the barber chair. read more