YELLOWKNIFE - Customers looking for a hot shave, a hair cut and some friendly conversation will be happy to know a barbershop in the city is expanding its hours and growing its team.

Starting next month Henry's Barbershop, in the Nunasi Building on 48th Street, will be open on Mondays and have longer hours with the arrival of barber and stylist, Sherryl White, said owner Henry White.

Henry White, owner and operator of Henry's Barbershop, gives a traditional barber-style cut to a customer at his shop. Next month the store will have expanded hours once his daughter, Sherryl White, comes on as a full-time barber. - David Ryan/NNSL photo

"We want to build up the business, give better service and provide quality work," said White.

Sherryl, who is Henry's daughter, will do men's highlights if requested, but the shop will continue to focus on traditional cuts and shaves, he said.

"She's better at flat-tops than I am," he said.

Having two barbers on staff should allow for shorter wait times, said the elder White, who often has a number of customers in line at any given time.

"People know they can get a good cut here," he said.

Prices for regular cuts will remain at $19. White moved to the city 16 months ago having operated a shop in Hay River before then. When he made the move, his daughter took over the southern operation. White thinks having two skilled cutters should give him the leg up on the competition.

"Competition to me is a wonderful thing," he said.

"It makes me take pride in my work."

After making the move from Hay River to Yellowknife, the shop has slowly built a solid clientele, he said.

A variety of military personnel, pilots and workers from the downtown core come to the shop on a consistent basis, he said. Travellers from throughout the NWT and Nunavut stop by, which always brings a smile to his face.

"It's awesome to meet people from across the North."

White said he thinks the old-style shop and the wide range of conversations are what keep customers coming back for a trim.

As far as conversation goes, you can have a talk about almost anything, said customer Rick Luxon.

"This place is awesome," he said.

Luxon has been coming to the shop for a trim regularly during the last six months and said he enjoys the camaraderie.

"This is a great traditional barber shop," he added.