Barber shop - The Man, street 15

This is where our community discusses almost anything! While we're mainly a Cambodia expat discussion forum and talk about expat life here, we debate about almost everything. Even if you're a tourist passing through Southeast Asia and want to connect with expatriates living and working in Cambodia, this is the first section of our site that you should check out. Our members start their own discussions or post links to other blogs and/or news articles they find interesting and want to chat about. So join in the fun and start new topics, or feel free to comment on anything our community members have already started! We also have some Khmer members here as well, but English is the main language used on CEO. You're welcome to have a look around, and if you decide you want to participate, you can become a part our international expat community by signing up for a free account.
User avatar
armchairlawyer
Expatriate
Posts: 2508
Joined: Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:43 pm
Reputation: 1512
Cambodia

Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by armchairlawyer »

I want to recommend this place. Best I've experienced in PP. $3. Happy crew. All round good place.
On st 15 just south of 130, east side.
FrankReynolds
Expatriate
Posts: 164
Joined: Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:03 pm
Reputation: 103
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by FrankReynolds »

OK, noted. But more info needed. Why so good? Have you tried many others in town? My experience, as swith most repeat business here, is that consistency is the issue. Quality often declines when they see you returning again and again. Like they feel they don't need to try.
Ana with haircuts specifically, not many barbers know how to cut foreigners hair unless it's straight and thick like Asian hair. Sure they can master a fade, but technical haircutting skills are hard to find.

The absolute best I've ever found here, is a khmer lady in kampot that spent a decade working in UK for Tony & Guy and as a self employed hairdresser too. She is probably the best hairdresser I've experienced anywhere, period. Not only is she skilled, but she is a lovely person and great to chat to (I have a minor phobia of haircuts since childhood and she had me at ease immediately.)
Unfortunately her name escapes me.... I think it's Mony.
In fact, I might start going to kampot for my monthly haircut from now on.
Pseudonomdeplume
Expatriate
Posts: 1527
Joined: Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:31 pm
Reputation: 510
Contact:
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by Pseudonomdeplume »

Is that the name of the place; Happy Crew?

Thanks. I might give them a buzz.
Scent from Dan's Durians & Perfumierie
User avatar
armchairlawyer
Expatriate
Posts: 2508
Joined: Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:43 pm
Reputation: 1512
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by armchairlawyer »

Pseudonomdeplume wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 12:43 pm Is that the name of the place; Happy Crew?

Thanks. I might give them a buzz.
It's called The Man.
User avatar
armchairlawyer
Expatriate
Posts: 2508
Joined: Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:43 pm
Reputation: 1512
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by armchairlawyer »

FrankReynolds wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 12:42 pm OK, noted. But more info needed. Why so good? Have you tried many others in town? My experience, as swith most repeat business here, is that consistency is the issue. Quality often declines when they see you returning again and again. Like they feel they don't need to try.
Ana with haircuts specifically, not many barbers know how to cut foreigners hair unless it's straight and thick like Asian hair. Sure they can master a fade, but technical haircutting skills are hard to find.

The absolute best I've ever found here, is a khmer lady in kampot that spent a decade working in UK for Tony & Guy and as a self employed hairdresser too. She is probably the best hairdresser I've experienced anywhere, period. Not only is she skilled, but she is a lovely person and great to chat to (I have a minor phobia of haircuts since childhood and she had me at ease immediately.)
Unfortunately her name escapes me.... I think it's Mony.
In fact, I might start going to kampot for my monthly haircut from now on.
More info needed. Name, location, price?

As for The Man - yes I have tried many others, no the quality did not decline, yes they can cut barang hair.
Pseudonomdeplume
Expatriate
Posts: 1527
Joined: Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:31 pm
Reputation: 510
Contact:
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by Pseudonomdeplume »

FrankReynolds wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 12:42 pm OK, noted. But more info needed. Why so good? Have you tried many others in town? My experience, as swith most repeat business here, is that consistency is the issue. Quality often declines when they see you returning again and again. Like they feel they don't need to try.
I hear ya! At first I thought I had done something to offend the Govs. Then I started thinking I must be doing the same offensive thing every time because different establishments reacted similarly on my repeat visits. I was so paranoid, I was leaving big tips and walking on eggshells.

Then I got the word on the street that you're coming back anyway, why put in the effort. In a few cases, I prefer to think of it as a mi cassa su thing where you can make yourself at home, we wont hassle you. Unfortunately, it is more likely to be that the initial optimism of you being a naive greenhorn, still wet behind the ears, and ready to be schooled in your first lesson in KoW economics, was a fizzer.

"Unfortunately her name escapes me.... I think it's Mony."

There's a good chance that when she said that, and you shook her extended hand, she was not introducing herself.
Scent from Dan's Durians & Perfumierie
User avatar
Jerry Atrick
Expatriate
Posts: 5436
Joined: Sat May 17, 2014 4:19 pm
Reputation: 3051
Central African Republic

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by Jerry Atrick »

FrankReynolds wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 12:42 pm OK, noted. But more info needed. Why so good? Have you tried many others in town? My experience, as swith most repeat business here, is that consistency is the issue. Quality often declines when they see you returning again and again. Like they feel they don't need to try.
Ana with haircuts specifically, not many barbers know how to cut foreigners hair unless it's straight and thick like Asian hair. Sure they can master a fade, but technical haircutting skills are hard to find.

The absolute best I've ever found here, is a khmer lady in kampot that spent a decade working in UK for Tony & Guy and as a self employed hairdresser too. She is probably the best hairdresser I've experienced anywhere, period. Not only is she skilled, but she is a lovely person and great to chat to (I have a minor phobia of haircuts since childhood and she had me at ease immediately.)
Unfortunately her name escapes me.... I think it's Mony.
In fact, I might start going to kampot for my monthly haircut from now on.
Well, there you go - I find that lady in Kampot wildly overrated and definitely overpriced - but to each their own
User avatar
sigmoid
Expatriate
Posts: 1241
Joined: Fri May 16, 2014 3:53 pm
Reputation: 455
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by sigmoid »

armchairlawyer wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 1:28 pm
Pseudonomdeplume wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 12:43 pm Is that the name of the place; Happy Crew?

Thanks. I might give them a buzz.
It's called The Man.
So, it's like one old guy cutting your hair in, what I imagine for $3, a less than salubrious atmosphere, perhaps smoking a cigarette?
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
I may be going to hell in a bucket,
but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
User avatar
armchairlawyer
Expatriate
Posts: 2508
Joined: Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:43 pm
Reputation: 1512
Cambodia

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by armchairlawyer »

sigmoid wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 1:52 pm
armchairlawyer wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 1:28 pm
Pseudonomdeplume wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 12:43 pm Is that the name of the place; Happy Crew?

Thanks. I might give them a buzz.
It's called The Man.
So, it's like one old guy cutting your hair in, what I imagine for $3, a less than salubrious atmosphere, perhaps smoking a cigarette?
No. You are taking its name too literally.
If you feel better paying more, I'm sure they'll accept.
Bongmab69
Expatriate
Posts: 803
Joined: Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:40 pm
Reputation: 327
Belgium

Re: Barber shop - The Man, street 15

Post by Bongmab69 »

I knever tried them, but i suppose they are just around the corner coming from the city-centre-hotel, isnt it ?? The way they looked to me whe i used to walk in front of their shop, gave me a strange feeling, i was thinking like: they put at least a finger in your ass when cutting your hair, indefenitly some young gay guys, yesyes, i know, most of the haircutters are, i dont care at all, as long as they dont put a finger in my ass or other body-holes !! ??
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post