Simon Allard

♤♡ Meet the Nite Owl Crew

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SIMON FROM MONTREAL
"No Tricks, No Gimmicks"


We joke around about Simon being "from Montreal"... (yeah he's from there: he's French Canadian) but he's been in Toronto since '98. He's a Senior Barber here, he's Front-of-House and he's our go-to man


Q: Favourite haircut?
A: I love the high and tight with a casual textured top. I like to style it with a dry product. My favourite pomade for this style is Cement


Q: Music in the barbershop?
A: Variety is important. We can go from Opera to Country to Jazz. My go-to stuff is CCR, Sultans of Swing, a little Bruce... '70s classic rock, into the eighties stuff


Q: Best part of the day?
A: Beer o'clock... after the last service, grabbing a cold one. Then taking a leisurely streetcar ride home to reflect on the day


Q: What's important in barbering?
A: It's all about the service, man. You can talk about the haircut, or the shave, the technical side of things, but the more important topic is the flow of the service. From the minute they walk in the door, to the minute they walk out


Mood ~ "There's A Bathroom On The Right (CCR Lyrics)"
Music ~ Creedence Clearwater Revival • Bad Moon Rising
Photo ~

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"Hey kid! How do you like your haircut?"


Mood ~ Details Focused
Music ~ Lynn Anderson • Rose Garden
Photo ~ | Meridian Made
Product ~
Original Deluxe Pomade
Service ~

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"Every GOOD barbershop has one. He's the guy who keeps things ticking over. The guy who can solve a problem before it even becomes one. He's a Senior Guy in the shop. He's an ambassador, and runs Front-of-House. For us, that guy is SIMON FROM THE NITE OWL"


Mood ~ "I Got This"
Music ~ Al Green • Let's Stay Together
Photo ~ Duncan Peters

THE TRUTHFUL EIGHT!

Clark Walker, who works at Fellow Barber in New York's West Village, has enumerated eight tips on how to be the best barbershop client you can be.

And no, it's not just about being a big tipper.

1. Be patient. As Walker says, a good barber is probably a busy barber. And a good barber takes his time. They always try to stick to their schedule, but it doesn't always pan out that way, especially with pickier customers. Additionally, don't jump in the chair as soon as the previous client hops out.

2. Chill about the hair clippings. "Things will get a little hairy sometimes," Walker writes, but that's what the cape is for.

3. Don't expect your barber to be a magician. Bringing an inspiration photo is always helpful, but know that the person in the photo has a completely different quality of hair and scalp. Your haircut isn't going to be a dead-ringer for the one in the photo.

4. Stop nodding. Conversation is natural, sometimes even encouraged. But talk with your hands, not the nod of your head. If your barber places his hands on your head to steady it, that's the international sign to stop moving.

5. Don't lay down mandates. Let the barber choose the tools. Don't demand a scissor cut because you think it finishes better. Similarly, don't claim you're growing your hair out — because you wouldn't be sitting for a haircut if that were true. Trust your barber.

6. Don't get too picky. Your barber is happy to adjust the haircut to your liking, but speak up before the cut is finished. You're only paying for one haircut, not five.

7. Prep your hair before you arrive. Comb it, don't slather it with product, and, especially if there's no pre-cut shampoo, make sure it's clean.

8. Tip your barber, but don't be weird about it. Use it as a chance to say how much you liked the cut. Also, it's usually preferable to hand the tip to your barber, not the receptionist.

Source: uk.businessinsider.com

Another incredible week is done and seems I will be adding a new weapon to the arsenal. So fortunate and grateful to be a part of this amazing shop and super talented team. Merci!

Sunday Funday with this special lady.

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"THE KID was 15 years old.... When he left, he had a spring in his step and felt 2 feet taller"


Mood ~ "I wish I was that cool at 15"
Music ~ CCR • Fortunate Son
Service ~ Haircut by
Product ~ Original Deluxe Pomade

This photo shoot was done !

Suit Up in TO Visit our Showroom located at 143 King St. E.

Another stellar beard trim and shave from the Master . Crisp lines and a 'smooth as silk' shave... a beautiful combo each and every time. We use only products for every hot towel shave ... it's a must try!

Another service . Max grew out his hair in order to donate it to make . Life changer in more ways than one. Held in place nice and slick with Firme Hold pomade. **kCancer

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"IRISH CATHERINE: 'You want a part? I'll give you a PART.' This is why we have GUEST BARBERS... they take it to another level"


Mood ~ A Well-Aquainted Vibe
Music ~ Nina Simone • Sinner Man
Photo ~
Product ~ Original Deluxe Pomade