Address: 702 US-29, Newnan, GA 30263
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Phone: (470) 414-1213
There exists a barbershop that stands out as a true gem in the industry. Yet, like all things extraordinary, it remains a secret to many. Some hesitate to break their routine, while others haven’t stumbled upon this unique haven.
“There be gold up in them hair hills,” said Lucas Lumberyard. “And I call it Cuts & Comics.”
Our review today will not be divided into our usual categories, as I can tell you right off the razorblade bat—everything is an A+! Why? I’ll use the rest of my blog’s 6000 words to describe it (lol, don’t worry, it isn’t that long).
The idea of a Comic Book Barbershop sounds a bit too niche to attract customers, and, admittedly, I avoided attending the first few times I drove by the signs. What is it? Do I buy comics? Do I get haircutties? Can I do one but not the other? Can I do neither and just visit? Can I do both and win prizes (lol no don’t be silly)? Is my life meaningless without the responsibility of raising my daughter? These are all very tough questions that stopped me from just going inside.
Honestly, and if I’m the only one it’s true about, then please insult me accordingly; there is a specific type of person you envision when you hear “comic book store.” One of the biggest reasons I kept neglecting Cuts & Comics is that I could not imagine ANY scenario where I’d want a Cheeto Puff-Fingered Magic, the Gathering Playing Batman Lover touching my head. I JUST got rid of all the lice I had for three years—I don’t need to get more.
But, as it turns out (valuable lesson), I was being a judgmental POS! I should’ve known better–I LOVE COMICS! Batman Knightfall is essential reading for anyone looking to be happy, Invincible is perfect, Saga is heaven on a page, Spider-Man Brand New Day is unreasonably wonderful, and Thor can do no wrong in comic book form. I know dozens of gorgeous men and women who love comics. It’s almost as if, I suck for ever judging who would read a comic. It’s almost as if I should eat a butt.
And I’ll do it. Happily, I will eat a butt and tell the world to celebrate how wrong I am by purchasing a haircut and a comic book at the SAME DANG TIME.
This isn’t a barbershop run by a slug monster. It is captained by a professional, intelligent, funny, and respectful woman named Ragan and her husband, Sean Mack. She is one-half of the creative geniuses behind the only barbershop comic book store in the United States. She holds her company at a very high level. In our short time together, she told me of two (now ex) employees who were released because they were bringing in the smell of marijuana and tobacco after taking breaks. Visit any Dollar General, and that smell is mandatory for all employees. But Cuts & Comics holds themselves to a higher quality than Dollar General (then again, so does an old Burger King bag of sick rodents).
I won’t oogle over her too much (she’s married), but for something as intimate as a haircut, you want someone who genuinely seems happy to A) work there B) meet you and C) touch your head. If you can check out all three without a sliver of doubt, you will become a regular somewhere. Well, welcome to your new regular. Ragan has been confident in her abilities since she was a kid–as soon as she was trusted with scissors, she started cutting her own hair and feeding into this passion. Why have a different barber when you’re already the best? Ragan gets it. It’s the same reason I don’t talk to other men with mustaches–we live above mediocrity.
If you’re used to places like Great Clips, Bargain Barber, Cent Snips, and Free Haircut from Mom, the price tag of $25 for a cut may take you back a second. I won’t allow that talk. This place sits a perfect five stars on Google by every customer because there are people who understand to skip Fast Food once a week and pay for a great haircut. I am not an experienced haircut customer. I do not know the “norm” or what’s “worth it” or how to “look attractive” at all. I exist, get long hair, make it go away, continue being me, and hope no one bullies me! I have never had long hair. I’m from a group of 4 brothers, and 3 of them looked like beardless Jesus multiple times since birth. I can not grow a beard or have long hair (though only one is the fault of pathetic puberty genes).
I do not know what the options for the lady’s hair are. Several options are listed, but I don’t have to worry about most of them. That’s part of what makes reviewing a barber so tricky. Every experience will differ greatly because your gorgeous and delicious face differs greatly! I can only speak to what I see and recognize as strengths—which is everything, so I need to try and stay focused. I can confirm that three friends of mine have taken their kids and were thrilled with the result. A soft hand that can manage my billy goat gruff head and the baby hair of a sinless angel? Not easy. Yes impressive.
The place is clean. I think the floor devours hair the moment it snips off a head. It always smells amazing. The decorations are purposeful and amusing. The organization of the comics is simple for browsing (though you can ask your barber, and she will help you find anything you’re looking for). And you can find many comic books that co-owner Sean Mack helped create.
That’s one of the most excellent parts of Cuts & Comics (confirming: you CAN go for a haircut or just a comic book). You’re supporting a small business not just when it comes to hair but also when it comes to art and reading. If you’ve got a Good Deed punchcard that you’re looking to fill up for a free Ice Cream, then get ready for some Cookies N Cream, baby.
A+
VERDICT: You are not expected to buy a comic or vice versa. If you’re just there for the cuts, enjoy the incredible atmosphere and caped-cutted-capers. Cuts & Comics differs from what you expect and everything you’ll want in a future experience. Give them a try. Say Harold sent you.
Newnan Time with Harold 