Hair & Body Mechanix in Mount Vernon, WA

For starters, I've never actually been to this shop. So you may ask how I feel that I'm the person to write a review about it, yes? I'll tell you why and also why I give it five stars even though it's currently closed. As a family with several queer elements and various expressions, it's important to me that we have inclusive places to go for personal services. Nothing quite like walking into a place only to be met very obviously by people's unfriendly biases, right? So I do my best to mitigate this sort of thing right from the beginning. While I was looking into barbershops around here that might fit the bill, I stumbled across Hair & Body Mechanix. I tried to schedule an appointment but the owner/operator Aaron Kaehr wasn't accepting new clients. Now usually I wouldn't even ask. I do try to respect people's boundaries but I'll admit, I did contact him as this had nothing to do with me directly, but for someone very close to me who is really struggling. So I had a compelling reason to ask but I also told him that I was good with a no. Here is why I give a five star review. The owner, Aaron Kaehr, wrote me a very sweet email back. He graciously explained his boundaries and stuck to them. Even though I would have loved to be able to take my family member to him, I 100% respect this. I'm also grateful for the way he took the time to explain even though he certainly wouldn't have owed an explanation to me. He recommended we go try out a shop owned by someone who used to work for him who fully and actively supports the LGBTQ+ community. I made an appointment right away with the owner but through no fault of her own, we had to cancel but she told me about the other people who work in her shop and we were able to get in right away. I'll review their shop separately but Aaron Kaerh's recommendation was spot on. Ship Shape Barbershop in Oak Harbor, WA is a lovely little place so definitely check it out! So, if Monsieur Kaehr ran this business with anything like what he showed me, his patrons were very, very lucky indeed.

I love the atmosphere in Hair and Body Mechanix! When I chopped all my hair off from shoulder length into a pixie cut, they gave me *exactly* what I wanted -- which is hard to do with a cut that drastic and risky! The atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant and fun. Definitely worth the money!

Fantastic barbershop with a great vibe, architecture and good cuts. The staff is super welcoming and the owner is fantastic. The best part is the head and scalp massage and the warm, fragrant towel around the face. Culminates with a straight edge razor shave. Thanks for being so nice!

Haircut, shampoo/scalp massage/steam towel, and attention to detail at only $28 equals an awesome experience! Shop is always clean, the experience, service, and cut have always been consistent over the last four+ years we've been coming here. Will never go anywhere else!

Best fade I've had since moving to the PNW. A little pricey but has a military discount. Be sure to call ahead as they are usually booked up for the day.