A Main Street institution in Grand Junction just hit a milestone—and it wasn’t with champagne or speeches, but clippers, community, and old-school charm.

On August 3, Bejarano’s Barbering celebrated ten solid years of shaping fades, trimming beards, and listening—really listening—to the people who walk through its door. With music, food, and a crowd that felt more like family than customers, the shop’s anniversary felt less like a marketing event and more like a thank-you note to the town.

A Dream That Started With A Stroll

Chris Bejarano didn’t set out with a big budget or grand business plan. He had clippers, a name, and a gut feeling.

He was walking downtown after dinner one night when he spotted the empty storefront on Main Street. Something clicked.

“I just decided I had to pounce on it,” he said. “With very little money and kind of hope and prayer, I opened the doors.”

That was 2015. The timing wasn’t perfect. The rent wasn’t cheap. But he knew the craft—his grandfather and father had both worked the chair before him. Three generations of barbers don’t happen by accident.

Now, ten years later, the chairs are still spinning.

What Happens in the Chair Doesn’t Stay in the Chair

Haircuts are the business. But relationships? That’s what Bejarano’s Barbering is really known for.

Chris puts it simply: “Every time somebody sits in the chair, you become part of their lives in a way.”

He’s seen first haircuts, military cuts, pre-wedding fades, and yes—final trims before a funeral. It’s a cycle of life played out in a barbershop mirror. And it never gets old.

There’s something sacred about the place, even if it doesn’t look like much. No glowing neon. No themed decor. Just mirrors, chairs, music, and a whole lot of conversation.

One sentence summed it up: “No frills or thrills—we just cut hair.”

The Shop That Keeps the Town Looking Sharp

Ten years in, Bejarano’s hasn’t lost its edge.

The formula works, partly because it’s so stubbornly simple. Here’s what keeps the regulars coming back:

• A consistent $25 cut that hasn’t spiked with inflation.

• Same-day appointments and good old-fashioned walk-ins.

• A handshake at the end of every session.

Even in the TikTok era, the shop has resisted going viral. They have a basic website, an Instagram with fewer than 500 followers, and a phone number that always gets answered.

And somehow, that’s exactly the charm.

More Than Clippers: A Place for Firsts, Laughs, and Grief

You don’t always plan to tell your life story to a barber. But somehow, it slips out.

One customer, Joe Martinez, said he’s been coming here since the first week it opened.

“I told him when my son was born. I told him when my dad passed,” he said. “He remembers it all. He remembers everything.”

It’s not just hair that gets trimmed—sometimes it’s burdens. Stories spill in between snips. Some are funny. Some not so much. But all of them matter.

Chris has cut hair for kids who later brought their own kids. He’s seen teens grow into men. And he’s quietly been the last person to touch a man’s scalp before the casket closes.

It hits different.

A Low-Key Party With a Loud Message

The celebration didn’t have confetti or influencers. It had tacos, tunes, and people.

A local food truck parked out front. A DJ kept things upbeat. Kids ran in and out, half-hyped on juice and cotton candy. There were giveaways, free trims for seniors, and more high-fives than handshakes.

But underneath the fun was something deeper. A sense that this shop isn’t just about haircuts. It’s about roots.

Here’s how the 10-year celebration looked in numbers:

That’s not bad for a shop that started with a prayer and a borrowed chair.

Looking Ahead Without Changing the Script

Don’t expect Bejarano’s to suddenly expand or modernize. Chris isn’t trying to franchise or launch a beard balm line. He’s just trying to keep the clippers clean and the vibes good.

“We’re just going to stay the course,” he said. “Ten more years of doing exactly what we’re doing.”

He paused.

“Well, maybe I’ll upgrade the stereo.”

It’s not flashy. It’s not trendy. But in a world spinning faster every day, Bejarano’s Barbering is sticking to what it does best—one head at a time.