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[jarheadj]

Greetings all you Sly guys. I've been BBC on and off over the years (I'm a career Marine so it's been easier to maintain) however while deployed to Iraq last year, grew out my hair to pretty much the maximum length of Marine Corps standards. I since transferred across country to Camp Pendleton, CA and as I'm deploying to Afghanistan in a few weeks, it's time to "slick it and bic it again" so was wondering if anyone on here knew of a good barber here in the San Diego area that does shaves (preferrably north county however will travel anywhere for a good barber). This is by far the longest my hair has been in my 20 year career so I want the cut to be done right. Appreciate any info.

[Sgt. Pate]

Semper Fi bro!  Welcome aboard too. 

Bald is taking 'high and tight" to it's ultimate! 

[pdxtodd]

Welcome to the group and more importantly - THANK YOU for serving our country and protecting all of us.  Two tours in the Middle East is a tremendous testament of your service to our country.   Thank you for putting your life on the line so that we and our children can grown up safe and secure. 

[OzPete]

Welcome to SBG!

[reb123161]

Welcome, brother and thank you for your service!  God be with you on your tour coming up.  Very nice to have you with us!

[Papa Don]

Thanks Jarhead for joining our group.  And Thanks so much for your service to our country!

[Rob-Raz]

I wouldn't doubt that any "real" barbershop would have at least one barber that can shave you well. At the worst, just have them shave it down with clippers, no guard and then go home a take a razor to it yourself.

Welcome aboard and thanks for your service.

[tomgallagher]

Welcome aboard Jarhead. Usually, around a Marine installation, there are barbers that specialize in high and tights. Maybe you could give that a try. Better yet, get you a good razor and shave that dome down to the bone. Keep your head on a swivel over there partner

[johnnyo]

Welcome aboard, good to have you here. Thanks for your service. 

[The Noggin]

Welcome to SBG!

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome to the Forum JHJ!

Thanks for your Service and Godpseed on your upcoming Mission.

[ozzie]

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you here! 

[xnewyawka]

Welcome to SBG's forum, and much Thanks for your service and dedication to our country. 

[Arnie]

Welcome to SBGs!!!

[jarheadj]

Finally did the deed!! Found a barbershop in La Mesa that does straight razor shaves and went for it. I appreciate all the advice. Yes, in and around a Marine base, you can get a average haircut but most barbers, (especially the ones on base) are the bottom of the barrell and are working in a "chop shop" to half ass cut as many heads as possible as quality control is not a concern. Previously, I always shaved my own grape however since I grew out a huge amount of hair over the last year, I wanted the full experience of getting a barber shave and let me tell you....a straight razor head/face shave is definitely worth it for an occasional slurge!! If you're ever in San Diego, I have to recommend Dapper Jay's in La Mesa..awesome guys!!! I'm leaving for Afghanistan with a smooth dome and now realize how much I missed it. Hair is so overrated!!!