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What’s an Abstract session like? by Simeon Haynes

Stepping off the elevator onto the 2nd floor of a mellow and quaint lobby lined with glass doors. The aroma of lavender and lemon grass infused potpourri greet you instantly.  In just a few steps you’ll walk into a suite designed for the “vibe”. You might’ve walked into a Marvin Gaye melody or some good ole Muddy making his strings sing. It maybe Yatchy and Quavo keeping us moving or Erykah, Solange, Paak and Ömar just setting the tone. Whatever the tune just know that it’ll be fitting. In the suite are two barbers, one of these guy’s has probably already offered you a drink. There’s a movie on the screen but thats for the client. The air reeks of honesty and essential oils. There’s major grooming going on in here. With every snap of the power switch on the clippers it seems to strike some sort of cadence that syncs with the rhythm of the room. There’s a lot background noise going on, but in the middle of it all, there’s a silence. In that silence is the chaos of “grooming”.  The symmetry, the skin type, the product use, the tool appropriation, client lifestyle are all in the mind of an Abstract Groomer as they work on you.  Whether you step in for a refresh or full service grooming, the intensity and attention is always high is regards to our image consultations and grooming procedures. So, you’re sitting there for about 45-75 minutes, you’re relaxed and anxious to see your new look. You’ve been shampooed, hot toweled and groomed.  You’re handed the mirror and you realize at this moment, a fraction of your light has been brought out. You’ve found your trust in the Abstract.