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By KLINT LOWRY

The Suncoast News

NEW PORT RICHEY - Back in 1966 when James Brown sang "This is a man's world," there was no manlier of domains than the corner barbershop.

Nowadays when a guy needs a trim, odds are he goes to a "family" salon, waits half an hour sharing a pastel bench with fidgety children amid the overbearing odor of hair care products and a choice of reading materials - "Family Circle," "Woman's Day," or hairstyle catalogs.

"Guys hate getting their hair cut; it's a chore," said Allison White, who along with her husband, Jason, recently opened The Blonde Barber, at 5426 Main St.

The two Honda motorcycles parked in the front window are the first clue this isn't just another salon. Once inside, men will find an atmosphere that ought to get their motors running. The Blonde Barber is like a cross between a motorcycle garage, a guys' clubhouse and a barber shop. Another Honda sits underneath two big screen TVs that are invariably tuned to sports, CNN and other male-friendly channels customers can watch in leather La-Z-Boy recliners. And if you don't like what's on, the remote control is right there for the surfing.

Oh, and that beer tap up at the front desk, that isn't just for show. A free beer comes with each haircut.