In response to the question about how he happened to choose his present location at 705 E. Johnson Street, Mr. Spears chuckled and said, "That's kind of funny. I was next door at the Caribou Bar one night having a beer and I starting asking about any available space in the neighborhood that they knew about. And, this place was open."

In a conversation with Mr. Spears, he stated that while his business may be new, he's been cutting hair for more than 12 years. Asked about the types of services he provides and the hair types his shop will cut or style, he said, "We'll cut and style all kinds of hair but we really focus on the African-American short hair styles. There's a real need for those types of services." He added that his shop has two chairs and two barber/stylists to service the needs of his customers. "We might be small, but the word is getting out and our business is building," he said with a smile.

Mr. Spears said that Marlon's Master Barbershop is open for business Tuesdays, 9-5; Wednesdays, 11-6; Thursdays and Fridays, 9-6; and Saturdays, 9-4. "Walk-ins are welcome. But, we can give you better service if you call for an appointment," he said. Marlon's Master Barbershop phone number is 287-1654.

-David Mandehr


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