Mile 2727 - Clean Cut, Haircut for Men, Coeur d’Alene, ID

Aaron has had an unconventional history of haircutting experiences.  It all stems from the fact that he was born with 4 cowlicks: one pair in the front, one pair in the back, parting his hair with perfect symmetry.  Now this was excused as an acceptable haircut as an 8^th grader in 1995.  Unfortunately, this style quickly acquired a not so nice nickname that won’t be mentioned here, but it was one’s hair with ones derrière.  8^th grade was also when Aaron once demanded that he be taken to a barbershop instead of the salon because salons are for girls.  That was when he received his first crew cut, and for the most part, has been disappointed in paying for haircuts ever since.   From the beginning of college until he was 27, he managed to not pay for a single haircut.

His current tradition of when to get a haircut first began on a mission trip to Russia.  He thought that  great way to learn about the culture was to get a haircut with a local barber.  You sit, you talk, you shed some hairs, and you experience that place’s everyday.  Thus far, besides Russia, he’s had his haircut in Skagway, Alaska, Italy, Costa Rica (from a one-eye barber with a straight razor!).  And now, add Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to the list!

It was about time that Aaron had a trim.  While on our route, we saw Clean Cuts: Haircuts for Men, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Now, this place was for men.  It had a pool table to burn some time while you wait.  A manly sitting area centered around an ESPN dedicated flat screen, above a manly stone fireplace.  A popcorn machine.   The hair-washing sink area sported manly Nike shoes and beer brewing paraphernalia on the walls.  There was not a single curling iron to be found in this manly place.  And to top it off, after your manly cut is done, you get a chance to shoot a basket to win $1 off your haircut!  Plus they do a pretty good job cutting hair don’t you think?

P.S.  Before the haircut, we ate at Franklins down the street and enjoyed some pretty quality cheesesteaks.  Two thumbs up for all Franklins, Andrew included!