It takes a lot to get me to write a review. I am so disappointed in my experience that I feel compelled.
I'm new to the area and was looking for a professional-style haircut. I've been going to a standard old man barber for 15 years or so, and while I love the conversation and atmosphere, most haircuts are fairly bland. I decided I'd spend a little more to see a "stylist" who could help me step my game up a little and look like I got a nice haircut. I looked around online and saw a lot of the higher end barber shops and had a hard time deciding. The Boardroom was close to my house and had appointments available, so I decided to try them. I also brought my 2 year old son with me for a trim.
They did a great job with my son's cut. He wasn't very cooperative but they did a good job getting it done quickly. The ladies did a good job of interacting with him and he got a decent haircut. So kudos to them for that.
Then came my haircut. My "personal consultation" involved me discussing how I usually maintain my hair but that I was looking for a more professional cut and style. The end of my "consultation" was "Ok so basically trim it up." I didn't feel like I got a "consultation" at all, just a typical conversation you can have with any barber.
The haircut itself was an absolutely standard haircut. What really disappointed me was that there was no neck shave. I've been paying $15-20 for 15 years at barber shops and they always include a straight razor neck shave. This just seems absolutely standard for a "barber shop" and I've come to expect it. Well, they didn't shave here. I got the buzzer to the neck. The last time someone took a buzzer to my neck was at Fantastic Sam's or SuperCuts when I was in high school. A previous reviewer said this was a dressed up SuperCuts -- this is 100% how I felt when I left. I was incredibly disappointed.
Maybe my expectations were off. They had fancy decor, higher prices than I've ever paid, and description of their services like I could expect someone who was going to do something a little special with my hair. Instead I got a very uninspired, expensive trim in a nice seat.
Needless to say, for my next haircut I'm going to try a different barber shop in town where I can hopefully find someone who can help me with my style and, at the very least, give a good neck shave.