Crucial Cuts Barber Lounge Opens On Plainfield Road: Photos

(The following edited press release is from Elijah Allen, owner of the new Crucial Cuts Barber Lounge in Crest Hill.)

CREST HILL — Crucial Cuts Barber Lounge held its grand opening event Thursday with food from the grill, pizza, refreshments and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Crest Hill Mayor Ray Soliman.

When Elijah Allen heard the retail space was available at 2201 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill, he knew it was his chance to open his own barber shop.

“I always dreamed of opening up my own shop,” said Allen, owner of Crucial Cuts Barber Lounge. “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been around a barber shop. My parents were both in the hair industry for many years, and I always wanted to get into the family business. I grew up not too far from here and I look forward to being a valued member of the Crest Hill community."

Allen said he has been cutting hair for 13 years and has a ton of experience in the industry. He previously worked at The Lux barber shop in Plainfield, before opening up Crucial Cuts.

He currently has one chair available for rent, and is looking for a licensed barber who can be a great asset to the shop, and the community.

Interested applicants should email their resume to: allenelijah66@icloud.com

“At Crucial Cuts Barber Lounge, we aim to bring great service to the area and create a space where local residents can gain a sense of community,” said Allen. “We want to be the go-to spot for residents and families to get great haircuts for the most important events of their life.”

For more information about the shop and to book an appointment, click here.