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Show A-10 Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 10-13, 2013 The Park Record MARKETPLACE Traditional yet original men's haircuts Billy's Barber Shop attempts to break the mold By ALEXANDRIA GONZALEZ Projected Tally for week of Aug. 11-Aug. 17, 2013 20000 18000 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Sun Mon Tues Total Visitor Nights: Weekly High: Nightly Average: Year-To-Date: The Park Record Hidden within the bustling stores on Main Street, located in the back of the urban Prospect clothing store, is what may be the oneand-only barber shop in Park City for men who are in the market for a custom haircut: Billy's Barber Shop. One vintage barber's chair is perched in front of a mirror, surrounded by old-fashioned lather machines, hot towels and traditional clippers. The manly, antlered décor sits comfortably on the off-white walls of the small but well-organized barber shop owner Billy Cregger is so proud of. "When I was in New York back in 2008, I came across this oldschool barber shop," said Cregger. "I thought it was so neat that I wanted to duplicate that while putting my own twist on it." Whether it's the way he decorates the shop or the way he does everything, Cregger said that he wants clients to come in for a novel, "masculine" experience. Cregger is originally from Orange County, Calif. and attended The Barber School in Salt Lake City after arriving in Utah four years ago. "I just wanted to switch it up," said Cregger. "I love the mountains, and I wanted to kind of break out and do something different." His interest in what he calls a "dying art" is due in part to his family history. His great-grandfather was a barber in the Dakotas, and his mother is a hair stylist back in his hometown. The history of the barber shop is also something that intrigued the Nightly Lodging Tally Wed Thurs Fri 59,167 9,150 (FRI) 8,452 1,928,675 Sat 0.7% -0.6% Nightly Lodging Tally Estimates Occupancy At: 35% Computed by adding the projected number of visitors per night for the week. Actual number of overnight visitors may vary due to last-minute reservations and walk-ins. Source: Park City Chamber Bureau Continued From A-9 CHRISTOPHER REEVES/PARK RECORD Billy Cregger trims the hair of a regular customer, Michael Gregory, at his new location inside the Prospect clothing store. Cregger focuses on traditional men's cuts and hot shaves. young barber. Cregger said that in the 1800s, barbers were also dentists and surgeons who performed the act of bloodletting, a treatment that was thought to cure infection. Therefore, barbers were trained to have steady hands that could cut with precision. With his research in mind, Cregger moved to Park City and began working at Prospect. He then attended The Barber School, and after completing his studies on traditional men's cuts, hot shaves and boys' cuts, worked at a high end salon. On June 29, he finally opened up his own shop in the Prospect clothing store. "I want this to be a one-stop shop," said Cregger. "Clients can come in for a haircut and then buy a new shirt or a pair of shoes to go out for the night if they need to." He said that he strives to stay true to the antiquated art, but at the same time, customers can expect to receive one-of-a-kind haircuts according to their own personal style and the shapes of their heads. "I cut hair freehand, clippers over comb, and it's all done by eye," said Cregger. "Each haircut is custom to the person's liking." He also plans to offer what he calls the "hangover treatment" on Thursdays and Saturdays. The service includes a haircut as well as hot and cold towel treatment, oil treatment, and a massage to "fine tune" the client. Cregger said the hair products available for purchase at his shop are paraben and sulfate-free and all made in Long Beach, Calif. He wants to offer the same type of products that are respected in Europe, a country he says represents the gold standard of cosmetic products. Clients are welcome to walk in, but calling in to make an appointment is preferred. Either way, Cregger said he is sure to fit in whoever needs a haircut. "I just love to make people happy and feel good," said Cregger. "If they leave my shop happy, then I'm happy." INFO BOX: Billy's Barber Shop 509 Main St. 435-901-2475 Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Farmers market problems of the dirt from construction have made it hard for vendors to sample out their products. Sampling is essential for some vendors to close a sale. Blanca Gohary of Instant Karma likes to offer samples of the hummus, curry and chutney her restaurant, Good Karma, offers, but the wind this summer has made it difficult to do so. "The wind bothers me more than anything," said Gohary. "When it brings in all this dirt, it makes it hard to sample." Ritzinger said, though, that he appreciated the fact that the county has installed sprinklers around the market in order to reduce the amount of dirt blown into vendors' booths. However, not all vendors are facing complications. Chad's Produce booth has been just as busy as ever, and owner Chad Midgler said he has even had to tell customers to come back next week because half of his stand sold out just before 3 p.m. Parking modifications, flying dirt and obscuring of the view of the market from the road are all problems caused by construction that Ritzinger will have to take into account when the market's contract with Canyons is up for renewal after next summer. Ritzinger said he may be in the market for a new location for the summer of 2015, but in the meantime, he is more concerned about this year's progress, remaining hopeful that Park City residents and other market customers will be more tolerant of the construction. "I just want to remind customers to be a little more patient," said Ritzinger. "All their favorite local farmers are still here at the market waiting for them." MARINE PRODUCTS DEMO SALE 3 DAYS ONLY! GET AN EXTRA 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE: AUGUST 15TH-17TH GET TO KNOW JACK THUR 8-7, FRI 9-6, SAT 9-5 20%-70% OFF Bill White & the Jack for Mayor Campaign invite the Park City LIST PRICE Community to a festive evening to mingle with Jack Thomas at the Official Campaign Launch Party. 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