This is the only place I go to get my hair cut. I've been going for years. His haircuts always make me look fantastic!.
Anita D.
Jan 2025
John was able to cut my hair exactly like I wanted it but did not know yet! Now I bask in the compliments!
Kathy Wright-Starr
Apr 2024
John gives the best haircut anywhere! I get compliments on my haircut all the time. He has been doing my hair for 25+ years. You won’t regret asking him to do your hair!
Lynn P.
Mar 2024
First haircut since I moved here from Brooklyn- my wavy/ curly hair had not been cut since August 2023- and the whole experience wildly exceeded my expectations. First of all, Rutabaga salon = John. So, no distractions. Chill environment, John has quiet confidence & is comfortable in his skin, so you are instantly at ease. You can just be yourself. (Not every salon or stylist is like this- sometimes it feels like poser central & it's just exhausting.) We talked about what I wanted, he washed my hair, and cut it- conversation flowed easily, but I also sensed that if I just wanted to be quiet that would have been fine also. But- let's talk about the cut! Layers can go very wrong with my hair, so I have avoided them for 5 years. Length weighs my curls down so that it is wavy. When it is cut: boing! And my curl pattern is irregular. I don't blow it dry. My styling method is: wet my hair. Add non-silicon leave in conditioner (As I Am, Camille Rose, JVN). Maybe a little salt spray or tiny bit of oil once it dries. John, of course, knew this, because he *asked*. Post haircut- I wake up- my hair looks great. My hair looks amazing wet, too. The layers frame my face and don't do anything weird-- you have NO idea how many times that has not been the case. [The last time I had layers it was a "precision" cut and the stylist used some kind of cream full of beeswax that my porous hair sucked up. I looked like I had a wig. And of course that was the week I had my corporate head shot.] So, TL; DR: Reasonably priced, first-rate haircut. Focused, expert stylist who will put you at ease. TWO TIPS: parking for the salon is on E. Howard, so make the turn either right after you cross the railroad tracks or right before- depending on which way you are going. Book in advance!! Unsurprisingly, he stays busy. I booked my March appointment in February- it was well worth the wait, but don't expect to call & get a slot straightaway.
Mike Powell
Nov 2023
John rocks. Nuff said
Anne P.
Aug 2023
I had tried several places, both inexpensive and pricy, to get a haircut in and around Decatur. At Rutabaga I met John, who always listens to what I ask for and always seeks to improve on whatever cut he's doing. The price is very reasonable, and scheduling is easy. Also, love his choice of music! Have been getting my hair cut there for a couple years now, and recommend it to my friends! Anne P.
Marsha Temple
Dec 2022
Awesome ?
Austin Witthuhn
Oct 2021
Rutabaga is a great spot if you want a quality haircut. I highly recommend John, he's a nice guy, very personable, and extremely skilled at his craft. It's hard to find somebody that can cut my hair well and he nailed it first cut! Photos below are two years after I got my first cut from him.Services: Hairstyling
Erin Mooney
Apr 2021
John does a great job!!
Michelle V.
Sep 2020
This place is great! Got my hair done yesterday and it was such a pleasant experience. John is very prompt at scheduling appointments and is a great conversationalist so it wasn't awkward for a first-time visit. He did a good job in bringing my vision to life. It's just him in the salon and we both wear masks so it's safe. I'm very happy with my haircut and would definitely return again. Highly recommend.
Michael Brown
This is the only place I go to get my hair cut. I've been going for years. His haircuts always make me look fantastic!.
Anita D.
John was able to cut my hair exactly like I wanted it but did not know yet! Now I bask in the compliments!
Kathy Wright-Starr
John gives the best haircut anywhere! I get compliments on my haircut all the time. He has been doing my hair for 25+ years. You won’t regret asking him to do your hair!
Lynn P.
First haircut since I moved here from Brooklyn- my wavy/ curly hair had not been cut since August 2023- and the whole experience wildly exceeded my expectations. First of all, Rutabaga salon = John. So, no distractions. Chill environment, John has quiet confidence & is comfortable in his skin, so you are instantly at ease. You can just be yourself. (Not every salon or stylist is like this- sometimes it feels like poser central & it's just exhausting.) We talked about what I wanted, he washed my hair, and cut it- conversation flowed easily, but I also sensed that if I just wanted to be quiet that would have been fine also. But- let's talk about the cut! Layers can go very wrong with my hair, so I have avoided them for 5 years. Length weighs my curls down so that it is wavy. When it is cut: boing! And my curl pattern is irregular. I don't blow it dry. My styling method is: wet my hair. Add non-silicon leave in conditioner (As I Am, Camille Rose, JVN). Maybe a little salt spray or tiny bit of oil once it dries. John, of course, knew this, because he *asked*. Post haircut- I wake up- my hair looks great. My hair looks amazing wet, too. The layers frame my face and don't do anything weird-- you have NO idea how many times that has not been the case. [The last time I had layers it was a "precision" cut and the stylist used some kind of cream full of beeswax that my porous hair sucked up. I looked like I had a wig. And of course that was the week I had my corporate head shot.] So, TL; DR: Reasonably priced, first-rate haircut. Focused, expert stylist who will put you at ease. TWO TIPS: parking for the salon is on E. Howard, so make the turn either right after you cross the railroad tracks or right before- depending on which way you are going. Book in advance!! Unsurprisingly, he stays busy. I booked my March appointment in February- it was well worth the wait, but don't expect to call & get a slot straightaway.
Mike Powell
John rocks. Nuff said
Anne P.
I had tried several places, both inexpensive and pricy, to get a haircut in and around Decatur. At Rutabaga I met John, who always listens to what I ask for and always seeks to improve on whatever cut he's doing. The price is very reasonable, and scheduling is easy. Also, love his choice of music! Have been getting my hair cut there for a couple years now, and recommend it to my friends! Anne P.
Marsha Temple
Awesome ?
Austin Witthuhn
Rutabaga is a great spot if you want a quality haircut. I highly recommend John, he's a nice guy, very personable, and extremely skilled at his craft. It's hard to find somebody that can cut my hair well and he nailed it first cut! Photos below are two years after I got my first cut from him.Services: Hairstyling
Erin Mooney
John does a great job!!
Michelle V.
This place is great! Got my hair done yesterday and it was such a pleasant experience. John is very prompt at scheduling appointments and is a great conversationalist so it wasn't awkward for a first-time visit. He did a good job in bringing my vision to life. It's just him in the salon and we both wear masks so it's safe. I'm very happy with my haircut and would definitely return again. Highly recommend.