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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 2m

Heads up, drivers: the entire alley behind Big Bro's - including our three parking spots - will be fully closed over the next week! There is still free street parking in the area around us, including just across the alley from us along Broadway.

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 4d

New video up on our Patreon: what are five ways allies can show up for the trans people in their lives?

Follow along with our content and support the biz here:
Patreon.com/BigBrosBarbershop

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 11d

Our weekends always fill up a few days in advance over the summer, but things always slow down around here once the gloomy weather kicks in! If you were thinking about swinging by for a last-min cut this weekend, we have several gaps in our bookings available for you to snag!
bigbrosbarbershop.com

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 11d

To help Big Bro's through tricky financial times, our in-house artists, Zed & Alex, have very sweetly donated the sale of their most trans-coloured art to the shop. 💖 If you're looking for ways to support the shop beyond haircuts, consider these goodies, or our Patreon:
Patreon.com/BigBrosBarbershop

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 14d

It's been tough to keep up with our loan payments after the renovations, so we're bringing back Patreon videos: this time, we're making content specifically for allies!

To follow along, join us over at Patreon.com/BigBrosBarbershop!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 16d

Our weekends usually fill up a few days in advance, but we still have a lot of space for hair appointments tomorrow!
Use our online booking system at BigBrosBarbershop.com to claim a spot!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 26d

Eek - don’t come in!
Only a couple of our stylists have been taken out by Covid this week, but unfortunately, that is our entire Wednesday crew! If you’d like to stop by to take a look at our products: today ain’t the day, I’m afraid.
We’ll see you soon! So soon!!

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 27d

UPDATE: Our friends at JQ have offered to cover the cost of our next restock of urBasics tape!

Huge thanks to JQclothing.com!! (They didn't ask for the plug, but y'all should know them if you don't!)

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · 28d

To receive an email notification when our restock of urBasics tape arrives, please let us know via the contact form at BigBrosBarbershop.com/Contact

* this update has been brought to you by Day 4 of Jessie's quarantine 😷 *

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Aug 25

Can you believe that next Monday marks TEN YEARS of Big Bro's?? After a decade of expanding to keep up with our ever-growing client base, and especially after last year's stressful relocation process...we'll be napping through Labour Day.

Book your back-to-school cuts now at BigBrosBarbershop.com!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jul 31

We’ll be open all weekend! Come on by to buy binders, tucking gaffs, or tape, or book a gay haircut with us!
Bookings & online store: BigBrosBarbershop.com
(Don’t be fooled by this 2019 image of our old storefront: find us at E Broadway and Nanaimo!)

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thank you for your patience if you've been waiting on our binder restock: we've gotten word that our incoming summer order should be shipped out by this Friday!

In the meantime, we have plenty of binding tape in stock: shop our wares in-store or online at BigBrosBarbershop.com/shop!

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our Saturdays usually fill up pretty far in advance, but tomorrow we have quite a bit of last-minute availability! Snag an appointment tomorrow with Skylar, Lia, or Seven at BigBrosBarbershop.com!

Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jun 29

Our little Trans Pride history project has been growing: we're working on a gallery around the shop that showcases spaces built for or claimed by transgender & gender-nonconforming people throughout history!
Only a few are featured here - you'll just have to visit Big Bro's to see them all! 😉

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today we had our youngest client to date!
The review: “🤷🏻‍♀️”

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jun 15

Looking for a louder, prouder binder for Pride season? We're selling off the last of our pink chest binders for $40, including tax!
Our binders are always available in-store or online at BigBrosBarbershop.com/shop!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jun 7

Great news: our order of tape was finally delivered! Rolls can be purchased in-store any day 11am-5pm, or online at BigBrosBarbershop.com/Shop. Thank you for your patience!!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you're one of the many people waiting on our restock of binding/tucking tape: we're sorry!! The package has been "out for delivery" every day so far this week.
If you'd like to receive an email notification when the tape is back in stock, send us a message:
bigbrosbarbershop.com/contact

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · Jun 3

Hi, gay! Happy Pride Month!
We always get busier during the summer at Big Bro's, but we've got more stylists this year and we're ready to give more gay haircuts than ever before! We still often have walk-in or day-of availability during weekday afternoons.
Book yourself in at BigBrosBarbershop.com!

Hi, gay! Need a haircut? Monday to Thursday appointments: same-day or next-day bookings usually available. Friday to Sunday appointments: book a few days in advance to guarantee a spot. Book in at BigBrosBarbershop.com.

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · May 29

If you’re planning to come by for a haircut this weekend: tomorrow’s the day to do it! We also still have two spots left on Sunday.
Book in now at BigBrosBarbershop.com, before we fill up!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · May 27

Update: Our online store has been fixed, and all binders are ready for purchase at BigBrosBarbershop.com/shop!

Shop – Big Bro's Barbershop

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · May 27

Binders are back in stock!!
The website has been giving us trouble with making the Supplex binders available for online purchase, but we’re working to fix the issue ASAP. All other binders are ready for purchase at BigBrosBarbershop.com/shop!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · May 26

(3/3) PS: Apologies in advance as we work out the kinks of our restructured booking! If you notice anything bizarre in your booking process, feel free to shoot us a message at BigBrosBarbershop.com/Contact to let us know!

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · May 26

(2/3) The specification of this new menu will help us lean into each individual stylists' specialties, ensuring you end up with a stylist who best suits your needs! Take a scroll for yourself and book yourself in now: BigBrosBarbershop.com/Book-An-Appointment

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Big Bro's Barbershop @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social · May 26

(1/3) Don't be alarmed: we're trying out a new menu of items! A few things have been rephrased, a few things have been added, and a few things have been adjusted. Plus: combined appointment options to simplify the booking and pricing on your end!
BigBrosBarbershop.com/Book-An-Appointment

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