Billco Barber Shop
Quick info
About Billco Barber Shop
On Broadway in Gary, Billco Barber Shop keeps around 20 barbers on staff, which spreads out the chairs and keeps the line moving. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins may be accepted as well, with a wait possible when the shop is busy. The pace stays quick, with reviewers describing an in-and-out process rather than a long sit. Barbers also work with young children, including first haircuts, and hand out candy to kids during the visit. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Mondays and Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids haircuts, quick in-and-out service, candy for kids and walk-ins welcome.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids haircuts, quick in-and-out service, candy for kids and walk-ins welcome.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to quick, reliable haircuts from a large staff of barbers, with several naming their own regular by role rather than name and praising fast turnaround, one describing an "in and out" process even for last-minute outings. Kids' haircuts stand out repeatedly, with barbers keeping candy on hand and one child so at ease he dozed off mid-cut. Close behind is the shop's welcoming feel, with one longtime customer's barber of almost 20 years still cutting for them and another noting they finally found a barber the whole family, including a spouse, was satisfied with after trying many others. Walk-ins are accepted, though one reviewer notes the shop is busy enough that waiting is likely. No recurring complaints appear. Multiple reviewers close on the same note, family members, from young sons to husbands, getting cleaned up together in a single quick visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to quick, reliable haircuts from a large staff of barbers, with several naming their own regular by role rather than name and praising fast turnaround, one describing an "in and out" process even for last-minute outings. Kids' haircuts stand out repeatedly, with barbers keeping candy on hand and one child so at ease he dozed off mid-cut. Close behind is the shop's welcoming feel, with one longtime customer's barber of almost 20 years still cutting for them and another noting they finally found a barber the whole family, including a spouse, was satisfied with after trying many others. Walk-ins are accepted, though one reviewer notes the shop is busy enough that waiting is likely. No recurring complaints appear. Multiple reviewers close on the same note, family members, from young sons to husbands, getting cleaned up together in a single quick visit.
Featured reviews
- Jack
“Extremely skilled barbers! Best shop In the city!”
- Quentin Buckley
“The barber shop is clean and has a nice ambience. Everyone was friendly and professional. The barber who cut my hair did a great job. He was friendly, professional, and had a way of connecting to make meaningful and entertaining conversation. He didn't rush my haircut and did more cutting than talking.”
- Alexia Hamilton
“Stumbled into this shop when I was in a pinch, and so glad I did. The place is huge. They have like 20 hair specialist in there, and walk-ins are welcomed, but be ready to wait a little. I am not saying who my barber is cause when I come I don't want y'all in the way ... Nah, Bishop makes me look good every time.”
- Wendell Mosby
“This barbershop was recommended years ago but at the time we weren't too familiar with the community. Man, we went through nearly a dozen barbers to finally find on that even my wife is satisfied with. The booking process was easy and Robert was great with my 12 year old son. We'll definitely be back!”
- Rhonda Feagin
“Jermal Blakely has been cutting our sons for the past 3 years and he does excellent work. He doesn’t make you wait forever you can get in and out. He’s a Pastor so you’re in great hands. He’ll give you the word of God and a great hair cut.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Show more amenities
- Appointments recommended
- Accepts walk-ins
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Crowd· 1
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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