The Lounge — Local services in Owosso

I ducked into the Lounge for a quick haircut Thursday afternoon, late afternoon. I stepped back in time. Although the barbers are two young men in their twenties, the pair have recreated the atmosphere of the classic barbershop. That's when barbers talked with their customers. In the other chair, the client talked house flipping, which seems to happen often in Owosso. I talked antiques and Owosso history with my barber. The shop has become a curiosity shop if not a tiny museum because the clients bring in old, interesting items to display in the glass front cabinets of the west wall. Old newspapers, old straight razors and old knickknacks kept waiting clients entertained, including me. "I just put them on display. Donors can have their item back anytime".

I feel I got a nice trim before going to the Holiday dinner I was hosting that night. I also feel I got in touch with the farm town...

Wound up waiting for 45 minutes with no end in sight—ultimately left without getting a haircut. Granted, I didn’t have an appointment but I still called ahead and was invited in as a walk-in. I really wish the staff would’ve communicated how long the wait would be, whether it was on the phone or just as I came in. Interestingly enough, however, there was only one person ahead of me in line when I arrived. That said, I can appreciate how they take their time with each client, but I was not anticipating this sort of lengthy experience at 10am on a Wednesday. A simple heads up on what I was getting myself into would’ve been appreciated. All-in-all, seems like a great barbershop—I really wanted to give them my business and potentially make them my go-to spot for haircuts. But, my first and only impression was highly disappointing. Will...

Great Place with honest and friendly service. I had real problems getting my son to get hair cuts and went everywhere in town. The first time I went there it was a noticeable blessing. The barber had him participate in everything happening from brushing the cut hair off when it was bothering him to having him hold a small mirror so he could see what was going on. Any business that has the patience to deal with a potentially difficult child is a business worth...