New barbershop opens in Birch Bay Square

Those in need of a men’s or kid’s haircut can now stop by Bay City Barbershop, which opened on August 19 in Birch Bay Square.

Owner and barber Jr Gomez found his way into haircutting after getting a recommendation for a back-to-school haircut while on vacation in eastern Washington. 

“It was a cool environment. I liked the shop, the music they were playing and how they were dressed,” Gomez said “I was like, ‘This doesn’t seem like work.’”

He said he hopes to bring the same style and comfort to his own shop, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekends.

Gomez hopes to bring at least one more barber into the shop as word of the opening spreads. While men’s and kid’s haircuts are his specialty, Gomez has done short, pixie-style cuts for women.

Information about services, pricing and appointments are available online at bit.ly/48gCoib. Walk-ins are welcome. Visit the Bay City Barbershop Facebook page for updates and photos of Gomez’s work.