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 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Chuck Crawford gave up the storefront barber pole two years ago, but instead of hanging up his scissors like so many barbers before him, he moved into a new shop more aptly described as a private studio.
The room where Crawford trims beards, shaves necklines and offers hair replacement has a babbling rock fountain and a view of a lush courtyard. Clients in the waiting room relax in overstuffed chairs to the tunes of Kenny G.
Upscale barbering is beginning to spread outside trendsetting areas such as New York and Los Angeles as more barbers try to win back customers lost over the last decade to the more stylish, male-friendly salons.
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