The Unspoken Code of Peace at Rick’s Barbershop
Midway to the ocean along Geary Boulevard lies a one room, two chair monument to decency known as Rick’s Barbershop. Rick, the Philipino barber who’s been cutting men’s hair for generations there, is a man of few words who’s generous with his gentle smile. His partner, César, says even less. A simple menu on the wall lets you know you’ll need $14 for a cut (up from $12 ten years ago). When you finally sit down in one of the two chairs, you won’t need to give much direction either. “Short” or “no fade” is more than enough. Rick and César know what to do, and they do it right.
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