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Straight answers and honest advice from Jonny and the crew at Williamsville and Tonawanda. What works, what doesn’t, and what to do about it.

Jonny — Jon Palmeri, owner of Jonny the Barber
JonnyOwner · Master Barber · Est. 2012
A barber’s cordless clippers held just above a young boy’s ear mid-fade, background softly blurred
Jonny·September 1, 2026

Where to Take Your Kid for a Haircut in Tonawanda (and What to Expect)

Chain, salon, or barbershop — the right pick depends on your kid, not the price. Here is an honest account of what a kids' cut at our Tonawanda shop…

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A barber’s hands cradling a baby’s head with scissors poised for a first snip, a parent’s arm just visible at the edge of frame
Jonny·September 1, 2026

Your Baby’s First Haircut: When to Go, What to Ask For, and What Nobody Tells You

The first haircut is the one everyone photographs and worries about most — usually about the wrong things. Here is what actually matters: when to go…

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A barber’s hand holding out a comb for a young boy sitting calmly in the barber chair
Jonny·August 30, 2026

Sensory-Friendly Haircuts for Autistic Kids in Western New York

It is usually not the haircut itself that is the problem — it is the buzzing, the lights, the cape, and all of it at once. Here is exactly what we do…

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Over the barber’s shoulder: a laughing boy in a barber cape getting a scissor-over-comb trim
Jonny·August 30, 2026

Kids’ Haircuts in Williamsville: A Parent’s Guide to Getting It Right

Somewhere between the door and the chair, the whole thing can go sideways. Here is what actually happens when you bring a child in, and how to make…

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