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Russell,MB R0J1W0 Keith/Brent/Greg,Pharmacists Ph:(204)773-2244 Fax:(204)773-3460 SAUSAGE MAKERS ™ Meat Market Delicatessen 204-667-2981 630 Nairn Avenue, Winnipeg TM Property of Central Products & Foods Ltd. the musical sweeney todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet street came to mind when i spoke recently with erroll karlson. erroll and his wife abby co-own Beauty and the Barber, a hair salon for women and a barber shop for men, highlighted by two red and white helically striped poles. I was intrigued to discover Erroll offers old-fashioned straight- razor shaves in the barber shop, including luxurious hot towel and facial massage treatments. "I think men deserve to be pampered like women when it comes to hair and facial services," says Erroll, who learned to use a straight razor when he apprenticed with old-school barbers. Fortunately, unlike Sweeney Todd, Erroll has a steady hand and has never so much as nicked a customer. Depending on how hirsute he is, a man may pay $20 - $30 for a straight- razor shave, or he can opt for haircut and shave for $45. Erroll's shop is divided from his wife's salon so, "men can talk about what interests them and women can pursue their own topics of conversation." "We both knew from an early age that barbering and hair styling were going to be our vocations," says Erroll, adding that Abby cut and re-styled hair on her Barbie dolls. Abby grew up in gilbert Plains, about 30 kilometres from Erroll's hometown of Dauphin, where they both started out in their careers. One day the young couple — Abby is 34 and Errol is 35 — decided to work for themselves, so they rented a small building, added a couple of chairs and a sink, and opened the door for business. "We didn't receive any government grants or other startup money. We invested our own savings and brought some of our loyal clientele with us," Erroll says. It didn't take long for their small enterprise to grow. After six years of working out of the rented space, they felt secure enough to purchase a large brick building on 2nd Avenue, close to the junction of Hwy 20A and Hwy 10A. "Our building is bright red so it's pretty difficult to miss," Erroll says. With three children aged six, eight and 13, the Karlsons are grateful for grandparents and other relatives who have helped take care of the kids. Happily, their daughter is now old enough to babysit, but they still have a busy lifestyle. "Our daughter is enrolled in dance classes and the two boys both play hockey," says Erroll. "It's been quite a challenge to run a business and drive the kids to their various activities." Rent from two other businesses in their large commercial building helps the Karlsons pay down their mortgage. Three Crown Beauty is operated by Melissa Landers, and Ragged Edge Tattoo is run by Clinton Rudkavich. Landers and her employee are estheticians who specialize in shoulder, neck and face care, including makeup application and unwanted hair removal, while Rudkavich is a talented tattoo artist who works from his own designs or designs brought to him by clients. Beauty and the Barber now has three full-time and two part-time stylists offering haircuts and styling for young children, teens and adults, along with colour treatments for men and women. "It's like one big happy family," Erroll says. "We love our jobs and we now have more flexible hours, allowing us to spend more time with our kids. I can't picture doing anything else." Erroll is open for walk-ins in the morning and regular clients in the afternoon. But he suggests that new female customers consult Abby or one of her stylists rather than bank on a last minute walk-in appointment. Call 1-204-638-7454. And don't worry about Sweeney Todd. He only works after midnight. sHaVe anD a HaiRCut Two businesses in one aT beauTy & The barber By David Square For The Winnipeg Free Press Erroll and Abby Karlson cater to men, women and children at their business, Beauty & the Barber. Photos courtesy of Erroll Karlson It's like one big happy family," Erroll says. "We love our jobs and we now have more flexible hours, allowing us to spend more time with our kids. I can't picture doing anything else. " "