Meet Joe LaMarca , New Proprietor of the Former Groom Room

Joe performing a master shave

Meet Joe LaMarca, the new owner of LaMarca's 185 Barber Shop, 501 E. 185th Street  home of the former Groom Room, Just 25 years old, he is more than likely, the youngest owner of an establishment on E. 185. He has mad talent, and awesome skills, and a desire to make his business the best Family Oriented Barber Shop around.

Joe's 6 years of experience includes, training, and education in the field of Barbering ,at Allstate Barber College, LaBarbaria, in Little Italy , a few stints on the west side ,and Vinces Barber Shop on 185th. So, he is not exactly new to the Rodeo. Currently a resident of N. Collinwood , Joe  views the area as a growing,vivacious, mecca of redevelopment, in which to grow his business from!

His team consist of two other barbers , Melissa Minnillo, who is also his fiance, works Monday, Friday ,and Saturdays, and offers haircutting for men, women and children. Also joining his team is Tony, who will be working Tuesday thru Saturday, and rounds out the three person team ,for now.

Hours of operation are 7:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Friday, 7:30 to 3:00 Saturdays. Closed Sunday.

Did I mention, they also do Shaving? Some men acturally feel that if they found a barber that can give a good shave let alone a great shave they have found the Holy Grail! That's right boys ,curb your enthusiasium! Shave with a haircut is $20.00. Shave only $15.00. Haircuts $9.00 and up. And to go with that fresh new hairstyle, try some of their products like, Layrite Pomade or,  American Crew Fiber.

If you are in the market for a new place to try, Please give this team a go, Clean, Welcoming ,Comfortable surroundings, and a family oriented business on 185! 

Did I mention shaving???

Susan Brandt

My name is Susan Brandt and I live and work in N. Collinwood actually I own a business in N. Collinwood I have a dog named Cocoa

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