Yes! This an IC barber shop and lounge, trying to channel the idea of the classic barber, in the era where it was a place for socialization and camaraderie, not solely haircuts. We will be open on the
First and Third Wednesdays of each month, unless stated otherwise, from 7:00 pm est till 10:00 or so.
Appointments can also be made by messaging me on here- this lovely site I never use, or in-game on Mikh'a Galanai.
The shop is located in The Lavender Beds, the 11th ward, subdivision apartment 1.

Are you best man at a wedding and just now realizing that scraggly ponytail isn't gonna cut it?
Are you tired of your husband's lack of care for his scruffy appearance?
Are you proud of your hair, and want someone who you can rely on to keep it that way, week by week?
Are you going off to fight the Garleans abroad and want to sport a spiffy new haircut before you're on your way?
All these questions and more can be fixed at Mikky's Barber Shop!


The Barber


Mikky's is a barber shop, so Mikky himself specializes in doing traditionally male haircuts- short, neat, and clean. A piece of parchment is nailed to the back of the front door, depicting his "menu," the common hairstyles he's ready to do on a dime. Just say the name, and he'll get right on it.

**The Menu**

That's not to say he's not gonna cut your hair if it doesn't fit within those set parameters- he'll listen and do his best to the type of look you're going for. If you don't have a clue, he will always default to "the classic."

Things not to ask for: long hair. He can cut long hair off and give you something short, but he doesn't have the training to properly cut and style long hair, and will refuse service, as he knows he wouldn't be able to perform his best. Dyeing as well, is something not to ask for- he doesn't have any on hand and isn't professionally trained in how to use them.



Mikh'a is willing to women's hair, as well, but again, in the vein of his traditional barber training- short styles only.



Appointments must be made if one wishes a haircut, except during the two times a month that walk-in hours are present. We can do groups, but they must book in advance. We're fully prepared to cater to a full party, be it for wedding preparations, Grand Company events, or any other formal event or occasion.



The Lounge


Barber shops need not only be about haircuts. They are sanctuaries for chatting, drinking, and generally getting along. We keep a fully stocked bar, with one complimentary drink per cut (though you're free and encouraged to perhaps buy a second or third).

There is plenty of room to kick back, relax, and just talk about whatever. We have the waiting area, as well as tables in the back, if one needs to do some paperwork outside of the office, or perhaps wishes to challenge another patron in Triple Triad (Disclaimer: I don't actually have a Triple Triad board. Yet.)

The bar and sitting areas are NPC manned, and thus open at any time if players wish to stop by if Mikky is out, or offline. The bartender is a hulking Au Ra with, oddly, a thick Lominsan accent. He calls himself Drake.

The Shop
Mikky not only cuts hair, but makes his own homemade pomade, currently entitled Mikk's Slicks-
a terrible name that he made the mistake of ordering far too many tins engraved with it on. His biggest regret.
It's got a pretty decent shine to it though, and holds your hair in place like nothing else, guaranteed!


Happy Customers!
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OOC

Unfortunately, Square Enix does not let you use other peoples' aesthetician barber poles! Even though there's a whole "accessibility" menu in housing.
Thus, the cut can be rp'd, but than customers must run to the nearest accessible one (probably a port to the inn in Gridania and back). Yeah, it kinda sucks. Oh well.

Connections!
A barber is one cool thing, sure, but it's much more fun with connections! There -are- currently two barber chairs in Mikky's shop, so we could hire another barber- or perhaps an apprentice!
A stylist contact would be really cool, too! To do all the hair stuff Mikky can't. They could even be the ones to control the empty chair!
Drinks! You may have noticed there is no drink menu. That's because Mikky's is a very small business, and would like to promote other small businesses! If you have a company or business making your own drinks (preferably alcoholic, of course, lol), we'll stock it!
Other craftsmen and stuff! Perhaps a tailor, clothes designer, seamstress? Other aesthetic-based careers and occupations. Would be super cool to be hired by a group for their big formal event, and have the hair, clothes, decorations, and catering all be outsourced to different IC shops and companies!