1959 Route Thirty-Three • Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 No appointment is ever needed although they are available if you prefer Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • Sunday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Phone (609) 586-6029 for general information
Both sexes have their hair problems. With women it's tint, with men it's 'tain't. - Author Unknown
Marc Storaci
Marc has been a licensed barber for 18 years. He is a partner in the growing TBS barbershop franchise chain with multiple locations in Central NJ. In addition to his involvement in the Cosmetology industry, Marc’s entrepreneurial interests are varied and have included a specialty food restaurant and a vested interest in a Manhattan based, accounts receivable firm. He is also an active shareholder in a local commercial real estate group. In his desire to help young career-oriented barbers, Marc is currently researching a contemporary course of instruction designed to help TBS franchisees find increased success.
He graduated Hamilton High West and attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
For relaxation, Marc enjoys sailing, barbershop memorabilia, dining out, travel, and spending time with his family. He presently lives in Jackson, NJ and is married to his high school sweetheart Susan. They have two young children, Nicholas and Camryn.
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Chris Jones
Chris has been a licensed barber for 48 years and is a partner in the TBS barbershop franchise with multiple shops in central NJ. Along with barbering over the years, he has had parallel careers in law enforcement and as a media consultant to the Motorsports industry. While he will tell you that his favorite thing to do is haircutting, Chris has held both state and national roles on the professional side of the Cosmetology industry. In 2003 he was named by the Governor to the Division of Consumer Affairs in the NJ Attorney General’s office where he served as Cosmetology Board Chairman. He currently sits on the Washington D.C. Hearings Panel that determines the accreditation status of the nation’s 1340 post-secondary Cosmetology Arts and Science Institutions.
In addition to researching and writing legislation and Cosmetology educational material, Chris is a published author whose work includes the award winning title, Barbershop History and Antiques, Schiffer Publishing. He was nominated to the National Barbering Hall of Fame in Canal Winchester, Ohio in 2002.
In his leisure time, Chris, along with his wife Joan enjoy antiques, dining out, and traveling. They have four sons and enjoy spending time with their granddaughters.
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Jennifer Schaffener
Jennifer graduated high school from Northern Burlington and Mercer College with a degree in Criminal Justice. She is also a graduate of the Gordon Phillips Academy of Cosmetology. She has been continuously employed by The Barber Shop for 9 years. Jenn is not only known as a great barber, but a great conversationalist who takes a professional approach to her work. She has a large, and still growing, clientele.
Jenn is married to Dan, a Fire Captain in Washington Township. They own a home in Delran, where they live with their son Ryan.
In her spare time, Jenn, who has been actively involved in ice figure skating since she was a child, continues to skate at Iceland where she teaches individual and group figure skating. She also enjoys helping with grammar school drama productions.
Mario has been a licensed master barber for 35 years during which time he owned two successful barbershops in the Chambersburg area. Mario was one of the last remaining barbers fortunate enough to be trained in the classic Journeyman’s apprentice method. As part of his training, he also attended classes as the Wilfred Cosmetology Academy. Expert with any styles, Mario takes extra pride in his specialty method of layered haircutting for men and boys.
In his youth, Mario was an award-winning, competition-level body builder and went on to mentor other aspiring bodybuilders as a personal weight trainer.
These days, Mario’s spare time is typically spent with his family which includes his wife, Linda, four sons, 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He also still gets the “wind in his hair” on his beautiful, new black Harley.
Nick graduated from Steinert High School and the Mercer County Vo-Tech school of Cosmetology. Nick is a Master Barber with 12 years of haircutting experience. He is currently a part-time employee at The Barber Shop and began his haircutting career here. Several years ago, the lure of becoming a professional Firefighter took over and Nick is now employed full-time at Nottingham Fire Company. While his haircutting schedule is limited, he is still available at The Barber Shop approximately 10 hours per week to satisfy his long list of loyal customers.
Nick remains a bachelor who is always the life of any party and he enjoys spending as much spare time as possible with his many friends. He enjoys pro sports, dancing, golf, good food, and as stated above….a good party. He recently joined the ranks of homeownership purchasing a property in Hamilton.
SCHEDULE: Nick’s schedule is available in shop as a handout that covers 3 months at a time.
Julie Tammaro
Julie graduated Steinert High School and the Mercer County Vo Tech School of Cosmetology. “Juls”, the name everyone knows her by, also has an academic degree from Mercer College in Business Administration. She has been employed as a valued member of The Barber Shop team for over seven continuous years. Always quick with a smile and a great haircut too, Juls has developed a large following. In her spare time, Juls enjoys all sports but especially the Miami Dolphins, New York Mets, and regional Billiard tournaments. She also enjoys the beach, drawing, and cooking with her significant other, Bobby, who is also a barber at The Barber Shop.
SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 3pm and Sunday 8am - 3pm
Mike Zefutie
Mike grew up in Hamilton Square and attended Hamilton schools. He graduated MCCC with a degree in Advertising Design.
In addition to his other career paths he is employed part-time as a barber.
When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and watching NY professional sports teams.
SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am - 1pm
Nicole Carpenter
Nicole graduated from Steinert High School and the Mercer Vo-Tech Cosmetology program. She has been cutting men and boy’s hair now for five years. Nicole’s schedule at The Barber Shop reflects her desire to continue her formal education and she is a Business Management major at Mercer College.
In what spare time she has, Nicole runs her own specialty marketing business. She also finds time for family gatherings and special dinners and an occasional get-away with “Felix,” her long time boyfriend.
Nicole resides in Hamilton……but would rather be in Punta Cana!
SCHEDULE: Please contact The Barber Shop for Nicole's hours.
David Danley
David graduated Ewing high school and will soon have achieved dual degrees, one in culinary arts and the second in business administration from MCCC. After an early stint in the restaurant business, David switched direction and enrolled in the Empire School of Cosmetology.
Since graduating, he has now been a barber for seven years and says the most enjoyable thing about his successful career is “getting to know and talk to so many different and interesting people.”
David owns a home in Ewing and recently became engaged to his fiancé, Nicole, who also works in the Cosmetology industry. To anybody just meeting David, he might seem quiet and unassuming but, in reality, he is “all about” any kind of action-sports adventures. Along with his equally adventurous fiancé, they’ve Parasailed, ridden Wave-Runners, gone River Tubing, and according to David, they’ve experienced the “biggest rush of all,” Bungi Jumping!
Karen graduated Marlboro High School and then attended the Capri Institute of Cosmetology in Bricktown NJ. She successfully passed her State Board examination in 1990, which has allowed a 20 year career in Cosmetology. Although working primarily in the Salon industry, Karen has developed a specialty doing men and boys haircutting. Her customers quickly learn that her personality and ability to artistically express herself is terrific. No doubt, that is what keeps them coming back over and over.
Karen is a Hamilton homeowner and has two teens, Tyler and Alexis, that she loves spending time with.
In her spare time she enjoys the beach, an occasional jaunt to Great Adventure, working out in the gym, and long walks with her dog.
SCHEDULE: Sunday 9am - 3pm
Cathy Schlosser
Cathy was originally from the Bordentown, NJ area and graduated from Bordentown Regional High School. She went on to complete her Cosmetology education at Burlington County Vocational School and has now been cutting hair for over five years. While she had previously worked in a Unisex shop environment, Cathy, who is known as a great conversationalist, now prefers to specialize in men and boys haircuts. She’s quick to tell anyone that she loves being a barber!
In her spare time, Cathy enjoys doing projects in the home that she and her husband recently purchased in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Keeping them company as they work is one of Cathy’s “best” friends, a pit-bull/Labrador mix named Maddie. To unwind, she and her husband take off for a nice ride on his motorcycle. Family and friend get-togethers also rank high on her list and, with what time she has left, Cathy enjoys curling up with a great fiction-novel written by her favorite author, Nora Roberts.
SCHEDULE: Thursday 10am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm
Shain Aly Dreyer
Shain hails from Ocean County and was graduated from Brick High School followed by Ocean County Vo-Tech School for Cosmetology at the Brick Campus. She’s been cutting hair now for 4 years. Shain doesn’t just “like” being a barber, she loves it! Her favorite cuts are those that require “fades” and tapering, although she is expert with all styles. She’s anxious to begin post-grad training to learn straight-razor facial shaving!
When you meet Shain, it doesn’t take long to learn that she is a “Jersey Shore” girl who has spent much of her life in Bay Head. As a true “local,” her opinion of “Benny” shore people isn’t all that good J And, while you might think she’s shy at first, it doesn’t take long to figure out that Shain is an outgoing free-spirit with many interests. For instance, she has a great voice and has performed at a variety of venues singing pop and country music. She loves both the beach and the mountains where she enjoys spending time with family. She’s also a “foodie” who watches Food Network and Jerseylicious. If that’s not enough, she can’t wait to travel to Ice hockey games anywhere! Shain…..is on the move!
SCHEDULE: Thursday 3pm - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm
Salina Mahon
Salina grew up in Yardville and ultimately graduated from Hamilton High West. For her Cosmetology schooling, she attended the Assunpink campus of Mercer County Vo-Tech where she was graduated in 2003. Since passing her NJ State Board Cosmetology exams, Salina has been continuously active cutting hair for 8 years in Unisex Salons. In the past year, she discovered that she had been missing out on something: barbering! Since she’s become a specialist cutting only men and boys hair, Salina enjoys the extra attention to detail and precision cuts that her customers love! Plus……the customers don’t mind her infectious laugh and great personality either!
Salina’s personal interests are all over the map and include walks in the park, tanning on the beach in Belmar, playing with her new Chihuahua puppy, Chico, and having dinner and good times out with family and friends at TGI Fridays. Her favorite thing though, is enjoying her 4 year-old little guy, Tristan, as he is growing up.
