Jones’ Barber Shop Reopens With Refreshed Interior
Photographer / Amy Garro
In 2010 Jones, who grew up in Greenwood and attended Center Grove High School, began his barbering career when he attended Kenny’s Academy of Barbering. Later he got his cosmetology license from Empire Beauty School, and he is presently taking courses at A+ Barber School, which keeps him updated on current styles. However, the seeds of his occupation were sown early on.
“As a kid I always went to a barber shop,” Jones says. “My barber constantly tried to talk me into going to barber school. He said I had the knack for chatting and joking with people. After barber school I worked at a barber shop in Greenwood, then Avon, and I helped open a shop in Center Grove before owning my own place. I enjoyed my time with who I worked for and I learned a lot.”
Jones says he wants his shop to be a place where everyone feels welcome.
“I learned that it’s one thing to be a great hair cutter, but it’s another to be a great barber,” he says. “It’s a place where guys can be guys, but a mom showing up with her eight-year-old son will feel comfortable. We have six barbers including me, and one is a female with her cosmetology license.”
Jones’ Barber Shop offers a range of services. For $10 customers can get a Line Up, which is a trim of the outline of a previous haircut that extends the time between cuts. Young men’s haircuts run $18, and men’s haircuts range from a $12 buzz cut up to $23.
“We are a full-service shop,” Jones says. “We give straight-cut razor shaves, bald fades and specialty cuts. We do all kinds of designs that the kids want. And you’ll get an amazing beard trim every time. Military personnel and first responders are always given discounts. Cuts for seniors are only $13 Monday through Friday until 2 p.m. After that, the young crowd starts coming in and we change the music and liven it up.”
Jones maintains a budget for giving back to the community. The shop contributes to local charities and causes as they arise. The business sponsors groups and teams such as the Center Grove wrestling team. Team members have received gift bags and certificates for haircuts from the shop.
“We have been busy since we came back,” Jones says. “We have great support from a lot of great families. We wouldn’t be successful without our wonderful staff and the people of Greenwood.”
Jones’ Barber Shop is located at 801 Loews Boulevard, Suite C in Greenwood. For more information, call 317-360-9470 or visit jonesbarbershop.com.