Raze Up Barber Spa
1901 E. 79th St., Tue-Fri 9 AM-7 PM; Sat 9 AM-5 PM
(312) 933–8081, keciapointer@razeupbarberspa.com
www.razeupbarberspa.com, Instagram @razeupbarberspa
When it comes to confidence about our looks, loyalty to and trust in those who care for our hair is crucial. Kecia Pointer, owner of Raze Up Barber Spa, knows just how to keep her clientele coming back. Over 25 years in the industry have taught Pointer how to provide the essentials: great service and great conversation.
Still in its early years, Raze Up Barber Spa officially opened on Chicago’s Southeast Side in 2023. Her deep love for cutting hair eventually led to her expanding her services to the full spectrum of self-care—and that’s what makes Raze Up Barber Spa different. Relaxation, one of Raze Up’s pillars, is taken a step further by pairing a fresh cut with a facial. Seeing her guests’ confidence rise is a feeling that never gets old—their smiles always bring a smile to her face
Having attended one of the oldest barber schools in the city, located just up the street from Raze Up Barber Spa’s storefront on 79th, Pointer’s professional career has come full circle. She takes pride in giving back to the community where she got started. With her business, Pointer seeks to not only continue serving her long-standing clients but also to support early career barbers and self-care servicers; she hopes for Raze Up Barber Spa to be a catalyst for other businesses joining her block.
Like most classic barber shops, Raze Up Barber Spa surely has a television on during operating hours. Rather than sports or the news, Pointer plays music videos; a nostalgic touch that she refers to as “a better form of classic radio.” The aesthetics of her space are tailored just as nicely and carefully as the fresh lineups she trims. As our world gets crazier, self-care is one of the things that’s always in our control; Raze Up Barber Spa is just the place to simultaneously find reprieve from the chaos and handle the upkeep that provides the calm.
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