If you’re new to the area, finding a good barber or stylist can take some trial and error. Luckily, other Boilermakers have done just that. Here are some local businesses with recommendations that I culled from Reddit;
Near Campus:
Henni’s; 121 Northwestern Avenue; (765)-743-3121; Good for Men and Women. Good for Asian Hair.
Beaux Cheveux; 327 Northwestern Ave; (765)-743-3736; Good for Men and Women.
Renu’s; 600 W Stadium Ave, (765)-463-9711; Good for Everyone. Especially South Asian Hair. Near insomnia cookies, just across from Armstrong Hall of Engineering.
River Hair Care; 233 E State St; (765)-746-3789; Near Silver Dipper Ice Cream
Eclectic Hair Salon; 115 N Chauncey Ave; (765)-743-2595; Good for All-around Service, Curly Hair.
Great Clips; 354 E State St; (765)-743-7534 East Asian Favourite.
North West Lafayette (near Walmart)
Lanie’s Barber Shop: Good for Men (they “don’t cut women’s hair”).
Great Clips; 2718 US-52 Ste 52; (765)-463-7997 East Asian Favourite.
Downtown Lafayette:
Bernadette’s; Two locations near each other; 219 Main St (765-423-2665) & 118 N 3rd St (765-423-4368); Good for Men and Women. LGBTQ+ Friendly. Good for Curly Hair, Color/Highlights.
Meraki Studio; 505 Main Street; formerly called Studio Violet Grey; Good for Blondes, Carmel/Highlights (Dark Hair), Extensions, Curly Hair.
Rocco’s Barbershop ; 220 S 4th St E, (765)-250-9019; Good for Fades.
Blüm hair studio; 1024 Main St; (765)-250-5909; Good for Hair Lightening.
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