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need haircut in San Hose now. Anybody know of a good shop that speaks english. I am at the Prez

Thanks Don

I have no personal experience but I have see many recommendations for a gentleman named Roy. He was at the Dunn Inn for many years and then lost his space during a remodel. He is going to locate in Zona Blue at some point, and in fact may already be there, but in the interim was working in a small building in a parking lot near by. Check around, ZB, Dunn Inn, Amon Plaza, etc. and someone will surely be able to direct you. He speaks English.

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Roy is located on Calle 3B between Avenida 9 and 11.. Halfway between Zona Blue and Clarion Amon Plaza on the east side of the street. You will see the barber pole as you walk into the parking lot where his small shop is temporarily located until the move to Zona Blue.

I have used him on 3 different ocassions. He is totally professional and a very nice guy (he speaks almost perfect english) Be sure to ask him for a hot shave, one of the best I have ever had.


Last trip, cost was 2000 colones for the haircut and 1500 for the shave, I also tip him a small amouunt....

Hey Rodder,
If you've seen El Silencioso's hair, you might want to think twice about using his barber !!! (sorry El S, but you left yourself WIDE OPEN)!

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Don't know if you have run across Rosa Luna, popular dominicana from the DR, but she also has a shop in Tibas(short ride from gulch), which I have gotten a haircut, beard trim, manicure, pedicure, and massage. The massage is from an older women, without happy ending, but once you get to know Rosa--that is not an issue. Tele # 241-2267

Someone's jonesing for CR....


better watch yourself there MG , I know where the bodies are buried....

Mr. I can't come because I am going to be there 2 weeks earlier and not even in San Jose you being the CLOSEST one in travel time out of all of us....


GROW A PAIR mi amigo..

There is a little salon on the corner after you turn as your walking to the DR from the Pres. on the left side of the street.

OK guys, this may seem kind of crazy, I once met a regular Tica just walking along Calle Central, we started talking and she said she was going to get her hair styled and invited me to come along. So I went and I am sitting there in that same salon and it is right at closing time, and I am patiently waiting thinking I'm gonna score some snatch gratis that night. Well, the flaming homo's(and no, I'm not a homophobe) were just so over the top flamers, goofing off in there and acting wierd, I just couldn't take it and left. I always regretted not sticking it out to see how the night would have turned up.

PURA VIDA!

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Yes, Calle 2 between Ave. 4 and Ave. 8. It is on the west side of the street, and the barbers and customers play chess. A woman barber cut my hair, and I believe that she charged me less than CR$1,000 colones. I gave her a 1,000 note and started to leave, and she yelled after me for the change. I told her to keep it. It was a good cut, and my folks in the states testified to that.

Thanks for the imfo everyone. Went to see Roy yesterday got a good haircut. He was a real nice guy and gave me a good haircut.

Was so close to ZB had to stop in for a drink and a session after the haircut. Then was so near NF had to stop in there for a BJ.

Thanks again the board really does work

Don

You might want to edit that amount as I suspect you meant a 1000 colones note. It has been many many many years since a 100 colones note was in circulation and the going rate in that area was, might have changed recently, 700 colones.

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Roy cuts my hair every trip I make to CR. He does an excellent job the old fashioned way with scissors and shaves with a straight razor he "strops" to sharpen it. Yes, I am old to remember the old fashioned way.

El...is he still at this location or has he moved to ZB?

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Your telling someone to get a shave. Thats how you get aids dude.Straight razors have been banned in the US for a long time. Unless he is using a new razor everytime, you gotta be crazy to get a shave.

Dude…PLEASE get your facts straight. Getting a straight razor shave IS NOT banned in the US. I do not know where you are getting your “facts” but mine are based on actually owning a salon and being trained and licensed to perform the services offered in a salon. Initially the AIDS scare along with blood borne pathogens, and insurance premiums caused the demise of many places offering this service. Couple that with the cost of a shave ($25+) and the lack of training offered in Barber Schools today and it is rare to find anyone in the States that will offer it. Another issue is the time involved. A hot towel, lather up, a good shave, and facial massage can take longer than a haircut. But I promise you, there are still barber shops offering a straight razor shave in the US.

I have been getting a straight razor shave wherever possible for over 30 years. When it comes to a straight razor shave there is nothing like it. It is ALMOST as good as a lady who can DT you and snake her tongue under your testicles and tickle your sphincter muscle with the tip of her tongue!

As for contracting AIDS or any other blood borne illness you just need to exercise caution. I have owned a hair salon. Have you ever looked at a stylists fingers? Those scissors they wield are extremely sharp and have the SAME potential of passing along something just like a straight razor. Ever been nicked by a set of hair clippers? Ever had a manicure or pedicure and been nicked? What about a Tattoo (I have 3), Piercing of body parts (none), Acupuncture (done it several times), and Electrolysis (nope)? Although I did not offer shaving in my salon I did accomplish a lot of research. I will provide you this statement from the Center for Disease Control:

Unless razors tinged with HIV positive blood are immediately used and this also leads to a cut and bleeding, transmission of HIV is impossible. However for hygienic purposes it is always better to insist on changing or sterilizing blades at the barber’s shop or to avoid sharing razors at home, irrespective of HIV status. Most disinfectants available in the market are effective against HIV. Even soap can inactivate HIV by denuding the virus of its external coat. Household bleach is one of cheapest and most effective disinfectant’s available against HIV. HIV cannot remain active outside of the human body for very long. As soon as blood dries HIV is killed. Even soap and water, sunlight and common household bleach inactivates HIV. HIV also does not survive when exposed directly to air.

The CDC has ONE documented case of HIV transmission with regard to shaving from 1992.

So now I come to mongering. Kissing, BBBJ, and other activities involving saliva (HIV has been found in saliva of infected individuals) could be potentially harmful. Personally, I would be more worried about Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Mononucleosis to name a few.

If getting a straight razor shave concerns you, then don’t get one. However, if a straight razor shave concerns you, then you should ensure your mongering habits are all secure with absolutely NO transfer of ANY bodily fluids. As for me, I exercise caution in all I do.

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