Scrofano's Classic Barber Shop by Madison Maniaci
Located at 929 Broadway in Lorain, Scrofano's Classic Barbershop moved to the downtown scene in early 2020. Upon entering the shop, you immediately feel a strong connection to Italy's cultural influences derived from Owner Danny Scrofano's love of Sicilian traditions.
photos by Shane Pabon
Danny's father was born and raised in Lorain, and his mother moved here from Canada at a young age. But both of his paternal grandparents were from Sicily, and Danny feels like his culture helps embrace who he wants to be. Although he is also part Canadian and Irish, he feels a strong connection to his grandparents' home country. When he was younger, Danny's parents told him that he should become a barber. But he never considered it until his friend Jeff Delmonico said his good attention to detail would prove successful in the profession. With Jeff's help, Danny went to barber school in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. He then started at Delmonico's Barber Shop here in Lorain on Oberlin Avenue 11 years ago.
"He was right, and I liked it," Scrofano said. When getting a haircut at Scrofano's, Danny can guarantee you'll get a great haircut accompanied by great conversation. For those who don't like to chat, he has old black and white Sicilian films playing on his television set to add to the ambiance of the space. Danny also has an espresso machine for a delightful touch that contributes to the shop's atmosphere. He prides himself on his polished clientele and wants to keep them comfortable and make them feel like they're at home. l a c ol ni a r ol e h t @ | m o c .l a c ol ni a r ol
The Sicilian style throughout was influenced by Sunday dinners spent with his family, a tradition that most Italians practice.
"That's why I have the whole scheme we have going on in here. My family and I put our mark on this place." Lorain Local Magazine | page 16
