For my people in the San Fernando Valley, you know damn well there’s a shortage of GOOD black barbershops in the valley. I’ve been to 3.

There was some garbage-ass spot in North Hollywood whose people charge 12 bucks for a fucking lineup and don’t know who Cameo is (stoneface to that).

There’s Reggie’s Barbershop in Northridge, who was ok, but his shop was decrepit and on one occasion, Reggie himself looked like he lined up my hair during a fucking epileptic seizure and shit. Had my line looking a graph of the economy over the last year, jagged and miserable.

Then there’s IN THE ZONE barbershop. I stumbled upon it thanks to my dude Robert the White Girl Slayer. I’ve been there for about a year or so, and I’m hoping I don’t have to move anytime soon cuz this place cracks.

It’s kind of hidden off of White Oak in Granada Hills, but the place is nice, and comes equipped with a small ass TV and a pool table. On certain Friday afternoons there’s even a DJ.

There used to be 3 barbers at the shop: Kelvin (my barber), OJ, and Rich, who handles walk ins. They just picked up a new barber Lorenzo who also takes walk ins recently. All of these dudes are talented as hell and will NOT push your hairline back, word to Memphis Bleek.

Kelvin

OJ

Lorenzo(not Affion Crockett. or Jaleel White.)

If you’re in or near the valley, check it out. They don’t just do black folks hair either. Hell, they did mine, that should say enough.

Cuts By Kelvin

One day randomly, we decided to go to Speedzone. Actually, I think this was somebodies idea for some reason. I just dont remember. Maybe it was Quan, and we were going for his birthday. Well, the point is, we went on a Saturday or Friday night.
Im not saying we didnt have fun. However, there were alot of people there. Which means, the time for all of us to race was limited and we spent a whole bunch of time in line for no reason.

Not only that, but if you do happen to show up with a large group of people and some of you decide to be slick and jump out of line and go fuck with another track, then come back… or even not be slick, walk around a little bit, and then come back. Somebody who is waiting in that long ass line WILL start to bitch at you. Kinda like what happen to us lol.

So Im not saying this place is wack. If you like to race and do shit like that, then I say go for it. I know I certainly do. But I really do advise NOT going on a friday or the weekend. Its seriously pointless if youre over 21 years old and looking for something to do. This place is like Dave and Busters with out the curfew and go carts. Inside there are games and fun and what not. As usual though, the prizes suck.

We still did manage to have a good time, well.... because its US, and thats what we do no matter what. But seriously recommend this place during the week, during the afternoon. Like if you and a group of friends want to take a Ditch day, get drunk during the day, have a couple of people to drive you home. This is the fucking SPOT! We actually do plan on doing that. I recommend you and your friends do the same.

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And now for the pictures lol ( By P )

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