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A local man has admitted that he’s been getting his hair cut at a nearby Turkish-run barber simply to avoid any small talk that might arise.
Jake Harrow (28) is a typical Anglo-Australian who, like most Anglo-Australians, keeps it fast and loose when it comes to his preferred barber. He generally just goes to whichever one is closest when he has the sudden urge to get his hair cut.
“I’ve never really had a go-to barber. I usually just Google Maps the nearest one when I notice my hair’s getting a bit too long,” Jake explained.
All that changed a few months ago when Jake stumbled upon a new place a few suburbs away: Çelik Brothers Fine Cuts.
“Coming here was such a game changer. It was like I was invisible,” Jake said.
“Apart from a quick hello, the entire time they were watching football and talking amongst themselves in Turkish.”
“I was literally a fly on the wall. It was great!” Jake described the experience as revolutionary for his haircut routine.
“No awkward questions about my weekend or the weather,” he said, visibly relieved. “Just a few snips and I’m out.”
The Çelik Brothers have perfected the art of social anonymity for Anglo men during a trim.
“We know what they want when they come in, and that’s what we give them,” said Mehmet Çelik (45).
“At this point, most of our clientele are awkward Anglo-Australians.”
The brothers’ focus on football and Turkish political debates felt refreshing.
“You can’t feel awkward if they’re too busy yelling at the TV,” Jake explained.
Despite being 15 minutes further than his nearest barber, Jake says the extra drive is worth it for the peace.
Friends question his loyalty to a barber he can’t fully communicate with, but Jake stays firm.
“They don’t need to understand me. Just how to fade.”