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Honor Barber Shop opens in Luverne on North Freeman St.

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Lori Sorenson

A new barbershop is opening soon on North Freeman Avenue in Luverne.
Eric Oye recently retired from a 25-year career in the Minnesota Army National Guard and graduated Oct. 29 from the Minnesota School of Barbering in St. Paul.
He’s opening Honor Barber Shop, a nod to his military background, in the building just north of Rock County Eye Clinic.
“Eric has shown people his passion and commitment in serving his country and local communities,” the Honor Barber Shop website states.
“These qualities naturally flow into his work as a barber and serving the people in and around his community. His barber shop is a place of honor, optimism and equality.”
Oye, a 1997 LHS graduate, received his state licensure this week so he can start taking appointments. “Everybody’s been asking when I’ll be open,” he said. “There’s definitely a need for a barber in town.”
Oye said it’s been a dream of his to be a barber and operate his own shop.
“I like to talk to people,” he said. “As a barber you get to talk to people.”
He said he grew up going to Chuck Tweet and Marlyn Roberts for haircuts, and he enjoyed having James Fisher in town when he opened Fish and Clips downtown.
“Small towns need a barber,” Oye said. “Most guys like to go to a barber. … Maybe they feel more comfortable talking to a male. And I think guys know how to cut guys’ hair.”
For one thing, Oye specializes in facial hair.
“I like to do beards. They’re really intriguing to do,” he said. “I learned a lot about that … how to trim them based on facial structure and how to accentuate facial features.”
He’ll use a straight razor, and most of his services include a neck shave and hot towel treatment.
Even though he specializes in men’s services, Oye said he also welcomes women and children for hair services. “I’m here for everyone.”
He said part of the allure of barbering was having his own barbershop and running his own business.
“I don’t want to work for anybody anymore,” he said. “I did that for the last 22 years. It’s always been a dream to have my own business.”
Oye said he looks forward to flexible schedules to keep up with his children’s events.
He and his wife, Charissa, live in Luverne and have eight children between them — three of his, four of hers and one together.
Honor Barber Shop is taking appointments online at honorbarbershop.com where it lists hours of operation and special services.
Oye can be reached at 507-220-0944 or by email at honorbarbershop@outlook.com.

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