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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Sport Clips Haircuts, a hair salon franchise catering to men, has opened its first Gainesville location.

The salon, located at 2231 NW 13th St., features flat-screen TVs and a Gators-themed interior design.

About 100 people flooded into the salon during its grand opening Tuesday, some ordering the salon’s signature “MVP” haircut package, which comes with a neck-and-shoulder massage, a steamed face towel and a shampooing for $22. Standard cuts start at $17.

Store manager Lauren Vazquez said most clients enjoy the no-appointment salon’s laid-back atmosphere, from the orange-and-blue interior to the black-and-white referee uniforms employees wear.

“They are treated like kings,” she said. “Everyone is treated nicely. They get a good haircut and walk out feeling good.”

She said the salon — open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — has seen a steady stream of clients since its opening, and that the company plans to open a second location in December in Butler Plaza North.

After receiving a free-haircut coupon, UF education senior Jon Heavner got a haircut at the salon Thursday. It was his first time at a Sport Clips, but he said he enjoyed the sports-themed concept.

“I love the big-screen TVs and the sports feel,” the 23-year-old said. “It’s like a Buffalo Wild Wings for haircuts.”

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