The skilled, friendly hair professionals at VIP Barber Lounge — on U.S. 280 in Inverness — live up to the shop’s name each day.
“Our barbers take great pride in treating all of our clients as very important people,” said Kim Anh Ngo Huynh, the shop’s owner.
The staff at VIP Barber Lounge also offer customers a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and provide consistent, quality cuts customized to each client.
They must be doing something right, because VIP Barber Lounge celebrated its first anniversary on April 22.
“We’re grateful to all of our clients and our current and former barbers,” Kim said. “They’ve helped us grow our business and become successful.”
VIP Barber Lounge offers a wide variety of services, including haircuts with shampoos included, beard trims and bald fades, paraffin dip, mini-facials, neck and shoulder massages, and nose, ear and brow waxing.
Many of the services they offer are hard to find in Birmingham.
“We’re an old-fashioned barber shop with services you don't get everywhere,” Huynh said.
For example, VIP Barber Lounge “offers a real, old-fashioned shave” with hot steam towels, facial massage and aftershave balm, she said.
The shop goes to every length to make the guest experience a stellar one.
Not to mention, it is a very kid’s friendly barber shop.
The shop even offers complimentary snacks, beer and cold drinks.
Clients are responding to the shop with great online feedback.
“The VIP Barber Lounge has a great atmosphere, very upscale without being snobbish,” Bill B. said. “The staff is always friendly and welcoming.”
“Clean, classy, and the service is impeccable,” Dennis M said.
“I've never had to wait,” Michael S. said. “The appointments are always on time.”
Three of the shop’s barbers — Rachel Trammell, Ferrari Ruiz and Amy Parsons — formerly worked at The Barber Bar.
Rachel specializes in men's cuts, fade and shaves, and especially enjoys doing beards and transformation cuts. Ferrari specializes in skin fades, beards, gentleman's cuts and Euro hawks. Amy specializes in scissor cuts and curly hair and also enjoys transformation cuts or specialty cuts.
Three of the barbers at VIP Barber Lounge — Kara Walls, Paige Whitfield and Jessica Mims — came to VIP from The Male Room.
Kara offers a variety of haircuts, from classic styles to modern trends. Paige loves all haircuts, from a military high and tight, to low fades and high, to regular scissor cuts. Jessica, with a focus on detail and a gentle touch, offers a satisfying, relaxing haircut experience.
Customers should choose VIP Barber Lounge because the barbers always give clients cuts that really work for them and make them feel confident.
“The girls take care of their clients,” Kim said. “We do not rush through our services. We consult with them about how they want their hair.”
In short, providing a relaxing, enjoyable customer experience is everything.
“They have to feel it’s the right place for them,” Kim said. “I want them to be happy when they come in and happy when they go because their satisfaction is our goal."
VIP Barber Lounge is located at 4647 U.S. 280, Suite M.
For more information, including hours and appointments, call 205-460-1105 or go online to vagaro.com/us04/vipbarberlounge.
