After 64 years, Friendly Barber Shop will close in April

March 28, 2025 Mia Khatib
Abe Thompson, an older man with short hair and a beard in a gray sweater and blue jeans, uses scissors and a comb to cut the hair of regular customer Maple Osterbrink, who has shorter hair and a blue robe-like cover to catch the hair Thompson cuts.
Barber Abe Thompson cuts the hair of regular customer Maple Osterbrink at Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro. (Mia Khatib / Carolina Connection)

Where did UNC men’s basketball legend Eric Montross get his signature “Montross cut?” At Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro. Now, after 64 years, the shop will close at the end of April.

Mia Khatib stopped by to learn how the barber shop has embedded itself as a staple in the community.

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  2. We’ll all miss Russ … hard to believe this is the last month – I hope I can get one more cut (I’m sure it will be packed!). Best of luck to Russ – one of the classiest guys in Carrboro and one of the best run businesses! Friendly had a great run – we’ll miss it!!

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