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    Juan Guillen Sir Vintage Barber

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Beard trim only

    Haircut and beard trim

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    7 months ago

    Haircut, beard trim, and a shave - great experience. Will definitely be back to see Juan.

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you David! I really appreciate you!

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    A photo of me later on in the day after I got a haircut at La Petite in 2016. I show this photo to all the stylists I go to as a reference.

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    A photo of me later on in the day after I got a haircut at La Petite in 2016. I show this photo to all the stylists I go to as a reference.

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