The Story
In the early 60’s a father and son barbering duo by the names Roy and Jim Thompson broke ground at 2525 Ohio St. Michigan City, IN. Soon thereafter it would become known as Thompson’s Barbershop. The Thompson men would continue to provide barbering service to the Michigan City area for decades. In the late nineties Jim’s daughter would continue the family legacy. In 2014 she would turn the lights off and lock the door one last time as she was forced to retire due to illness. In 2015 things would drastically change and Thompson’s would be bought out by Zentress Salon , yet a legacy not to be forgotten.
Meet The Beauty Behind The Chair
Bobbi Piecuch has spent more than twenty years in exploration of multiple fields within the beauty/barbering industry. Her time spent as a former stage artist performing in some of the largest beauty shows in the country from Chicago to Las Vegas allowed her to work with leading visionaries in the industry. As a certified color specialist, she has formulated and facilitated multiple continuing education courses to the cosmetology community which also led to the creation of color and haircut designs used in commercial advertisements and featured on Windy City Live. Later in her career she changed directions to apprentice under the direction of a successful barber while earning her degree in business.
In 2015 Bobbi Piecuch found truly a diamond in the rough. With her passion for hair, knowledge of business, and love for the 50’s era she created Thompson’s meets Zentress where old would meet new and the beauty and barbering worlds would combine. You will now find her and two other talented stylists behind the chair full time. All of which are skilled in beauty and barbering techniques each with over twenty years in the industry.
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Education & Products
Knowledge is a way of life at our studio. Trends to fashion flairs we stay consistent with continuing education. Unlike many brands that only offer minimal continuing education yearly, being Kenra focus education is at our fingertips weekly! From the latest techniques to the most innovative product knowledge.
Kenra has quickly become one of the leading brands in the beauty/barbering industry all while being a small business that manufactures and ships directly from there facility in Indianapolis Indiana. You read that correctly no need to re-read, this is an Indiana based small business! These products were created by a barber with the stylist in mind. If that doesn’t instantly make you fall in love the versatility, longevity, and performance will.
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By Appointment Only Friday – Sunday
“Our team loves the fashions, trends, and decor of the 1950’s era but we are most passionate of the times when smiles were genuine, and hospitality was in every business and home”
– Bobbi Piecuch
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Client Reviews
Bobbi is an excellent stylist. I love the color and highlights. Great products! The shop is clean and energetic. Definitely going back. You can’t go wrong with any of the stylists.
Angie is the very best at what she does! My hair came out beautiful! The shop itself is great and the staff so friendly! I will definitely be going here from now on.
This place was amazing! The girls are so nice and very talented. They taught me a lot about my hair. The best haircut I’ve ever had! I recommend this place highly!
Love my cut and color!!! Fun, friendly stylists!!! Definitely recommend Thompson’s meets Zentress to everyone.
Loved my haircut. The shop is so cool. Will be back for sure!