Leon's Haircutters is an unassuming barber shop located in the quaint Jay Vee strip mall plaza near Moeser. There are two chairs in here for full and personal attention. The owner, Gene, can often be found cutting hair inside with his trademark handlebar mustache. A little bit of everything is done here from fades to highlights for men, women and children.
Hair Extraordinaire has been in business for 25 years. Linda Toliver, the owner and main stylist, has a knack for working with elderly clientele. She has a very strong repeat client base that makes up the bulk of her business. Many of her clients feel that she is very patient, and treats them like family. She can do "a little bit of everything" when it comes to hair.
Time seems to stand still at the Grand Barber Shop, which has the look and feel of an old-fashioned men's barber shop. It's a place where your grandfather or father went -- and still go. Co-owner Jerry Sandlin, 80, a proud Marine, has been a barber for 51 years -- 40 years in El Cerrito, just a few doors down from the El Cerrito theater. Inside, you'll find a comfortable sofa and chairs for waiting, model cars and even a barber pole. The shop offers a haircut for $15 (even flat tops), a beard trim for $8 and a shave for $12.
