Barbershop + Men's Hair Care

Advanced Barber Training

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2018 begins with the promise of many things: new gluten-free diets, treason charges against Mr. Trump, and fresh opportunities to grow our personal and professional lives. But gluten-free means no beer, so we can’t condone that. And we can’t really help Mueller nab Trump (although we would). What we can do—and will do—is help with that last one. JD’s is bringing a new series of advanced barber classes to the Gastown shop.

 

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JD's Dopp Kits

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We believe every tool has its place. A carpenter’s hammer, a barber’s clippers, a dentist’s little pointy-stabby-thing. They are always cared for, always neatly arranged. This is why JD’s introduced a line of dopp kits, because the products you use to look fresh are tools. And they should be just as well-kept.
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In Conversation with Jean Paul Langlois

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If you missed the recent announcement, we're hosting a party this Thursday. In a bid to Make Gastown Great Again, we're throwing open the doors and pouring beers to celebrate our 13th Anniversary. The party will be paired with the brilliant and hyper-colourful work of Vancouver artist, Jean Paul Langlois. 

We sat down with JP to learn a little bit more about his work, his inspirations, and give a taste of what to expect Thursday evening. If you haven't RSVP'd yet, hit up the Facebook event and check that little box. You're going to want to. 

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Make Gastown Great Again

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We’re having a party. A big one.

It’s the thirteenth anniversary of the Gastown shop, and after thirteen years of watching the neighbourhood change around us, we decided it was time to relive the glory days.

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They're Dunbar

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When I arrived at the Dunbar shop to interview Bre and Victoria for this posting, TroyBoi was sitting in Bre’s chair getting a haircut. After he left, Victoria told me that the British rapper/DJ and his manager had been driving along the street and decided to pop in because they loved the modern design and vibe. They said it was totally different to the other local barbershops. And they’re right…
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