The Downtown Fines't Barber Shop is much more than a place to get a hair trim, it is an urban center for the younger aspect of the community.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Owner Mike Leal keeps his eye on his 8 barbers working at his downtown barber shop. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Peter Romero waits to get a hair and bear clip as the Downtown's Finest Barber Shop mascot looks on in the background. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ The large graffitti of owner Mike Leal sets the stage for the urban barber shop experience. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Barber Joel Vazquez wraps up a hair cut. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Detail shot of Tyler Siler getting his beard groomed. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Various sized trim heads and shears wait to be used at one of the barber stations. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Joel Vazquez is completely focused as he gives his client a nice hair trim. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Joel Vazquez gives Jalen Harris a full groom for his Friday night exploits. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Owner Mike Leal gives Joel Silveira, 9, a hair cut. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Many Abrante gives a client a full groom with both haircut and bear shave. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Barber Ricky White, wears his profession on his neck in the form of a straight razor tattoo as he uses one to line a mans hair. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Baber Joel Vazquez is ready to give another haircut after shaking off the cloth he uses to shield his clients from the timmings. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ A client sits on the chair with a hot towel over his face to prepare it for a clean shave by Many Abrante, right. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.
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++ Barber Many Abrante gives his client a look at his handy work. Men get a beard trim at the Downtown Finest Barber Shop in New Bedford, MA. A barber shop is much more than a grooming station, and more of a lifestyle, as men regularly make their way there to simply hang out.