{"id":881,"date":"2025-09-28T14:23:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/?page_id=881"},"modified":"2026-08-03T04:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T04:39:19","slug":"home-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home (New)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style id=\"ek-fixed-nav\">\n  \/* page stays black *\/\n  html,body{background:#000 !important;color:#fff !important;}\n\n  \/* hide WP front-end edit link *\/\n  .post-edit-link{display:none !important;}\n\n  \/* fixed header shell *\/\n  :root{ --ek-header-h: 120px; } \/* height to reserve for 2 rows *\/\n  #ek-header{\n    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:9999;\n    background:rgba(0,0,0,.88);\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(120%) blur(3px);\n    backdrop-filter:saturate(120%) blur(3px);\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\n  }\n  \/* reserve space so content doesn't slide under fixed header *\/\n  body{ padding-top: var(--ek-header-h) !important; }\n\n  \/* centering wrapper *\/\n  #ek-header .wrap{\n    max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:12px 16px;\n  }\n\n  \/* row styling *\/\n  #ek-header .nav-row{\n    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;\n    gap:14px; margin:8px 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* pills *\/\n  #ek-header .btn{\n    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;\n    padding:12px 18px; border-radius:9999px;\n    background:#111; border:1px solid #2a2a2a; color:#fff; text-decoration:none;\n    font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35);\n  }\n\n  \/* row 2 = two equal buttons *\/\n  #ek-header .row-two{\n    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:14px;\n  }\n  #ek-header .row-two .btn{ width:100%; padding:14px 20px; }\n\n  \/* tighter on small phones; allow row-2 to stack if too narrow *\/\n  @media (max-width:640px){\n    :root{ --ek-header-h: 152px; }\n    #ek-header .btn{ padding:10px 14px; font-size:.95rem; }\n  }\n  @media (max-width:520px){\n    #ek-header .row-two{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n    :root{ --ek-header-h: 196px; } \/* extra room when row-2 stacks *\/\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<header id=\"ek-header\" aria-label=\"Site\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <!-- Row 1: four pills -->\n<nav aria-label=\"Main\">\n  <!-- Row 1 -->\n  <div class=\"nav-row row-one\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/book\">Book Online<\/a>\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#services\">Services<\/a>\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy<\/a>\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Row 2 -->\n  <div class=\"nav-row row-two\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/joinourteam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Our Team<\/a>\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/elitedeals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elite Deals<\/a>\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/low-sensory\/index.html\">Low Sensory Sunday<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<main class=\"wrap\">\n  <section class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"logo-hero\">\n      <video class=\"logo-video\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/elitekutz-logo.mp4\"\n             autoplay muted loop playsinline><\/video>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"intro intro-top\">Your neighborhood <strong>barbershop in Plano TX<\/strong> for sharp fades, tapers &#038; beard trims.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"hours\" class=\"section\">\n    <h2>Hours<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"card\">\n      <div class=\"hours\">\n        <span>Mon<\/span><span>10:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span>\n        <span>Tue<\/span><span>10:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span>\n        <span>Wed<\/span><span>10:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span>\n        <span>Thu<\/span><span>10:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span>\n        <span>Fri<\/span><span>9:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span>\n        <span>Sat<\/span><span>8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/span>\n        <span>Sun<\/span><span>12:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"mini\" style=\"margin-top:8px\"><p class=\"mini\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\n  All times Central. 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Videos are optional and may open in a new tab.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"services\" class=\"section\">\n    <h2>Services<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid services\">\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Adult Hairkutz<\/h3><p>Crisp fade, polished and professional.<\/p><p><strong>$35<\/strong> <span class=\"mini\">Add Razor Line +$5<\/span><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Adult Hairkut &amp; Beard<\/h3><p>Fresh cut with a polished beard finish.<\/p><p><strong>$40<\/strong> <span class=\"mini\">Add Razor Line +$5<\/span><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Young Adultz 16 &amp; Under<\/h3><p>Sharp looks for young trendsetters.<\/p><p><strong>$30<\/strong> <span class=\"mini\">Add Design $5+<\/span><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Seniors 65+<\/h3><p>Classic cuts tailored for seniors.<\/p><p><strong>$25<\/strong> <span class=\"mini\">Add Razor Line +$5<\/span><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Seniors 65+ &amp; Beard<\/h3><p>Sharp senior styles plus beard grooming.<\/p><p><strong>$30<\/strong> <span class=\"mini\">Add Razor Line +$5<\/span><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Shampoo<\/h3><p>Invigorating wash leaving hair fresh, soft.<\/p><p><strong>$15<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Edge Up<\/h3><p>Line-up that keeps you looking fresh.<\/p><p><strong>$15<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Beard Trim<\/h3><p>Beard care tailored to your style.<\/p><p><strong>$15<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Hairline Enhancement<\/h3><p>Fuller, sharper, more defined hairline density.<\/p><p><strong>$10<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Edge Up &amp; Beard<\/h3><p>Precision trim for beard and hairline.<\/p><p><strong>$20<\/strong> <span class=\"mini\">Add Razor +$5<\/span><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Razor Shave &amp; Hot Towel<\/h3><p>Classic shave with soothing hot towel.<\/p><p><strong>$45<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Razor Head Shave &amp; Beard<\/h3><p>Polished shave with tailored beard style.<\/p><p><strong>$55<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3>Afros, Layer Kutz<\/h3><p>Custom Hairkutz for hair with shape and volume.<\/p><p><strong>$5+<\/strong><\/p><\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"location\" class=\"location-section\" style=\"text-align:center; max-width:920px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <h2>Find Us \u2014 Barbershop in Plano TX<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Elite Kutz is conveniently located at <strong>3131 Custer Rd., Suite 193, Plano, TX<\/strong>.\n    Look for the Elite Kutz sign, head inside, and check in. We\u2019re open daily (holiday hours may vary)\n    and post updates on Instagram. Our barbers deliver <strong>sharp fades<\/strong>, <strong>tapers<\/strong>,\n    and <strong>beard trims<\/strong> so you leave looking and feeling your best.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Booking is fast\u2014reserve online with a master barber in seconds or walk in when it\u2019s convenient.\n    We\u2019re just minutes from <strong>US-75<\/strong> near <strong>Parker Rd.<\/strong> If you\u2019re searching for a\n    trusted <strong>barbershop in Plano, TX<\/strong>, Elite Kutz makes it easy to get in the chair on time, every time.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;\">3131 Custer Rd. Suite 193, Plano, TX 75075<\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"mini\" style=\"margin-top:.75rem;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/3131+Custer+Rd+Suite+193,+Plano,+TX+75075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open in Google Maps<\/a>\n    &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plano.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Plano<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n    <iframe class=\"map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=3131%20Custer%20Rd.%20Suite%20193%2C%20Plano%2C%20TX%2C%2075075&#038;output=embed\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/section>\n<\/main>\n\n<footer class=\"footer\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between\">\n    <div>\u00a9 <span id=\"yr\"><\/span> Elite Kutz. All rights reserved.<\/div>\n\n    <nav class=\"footer-links\" aria-label=\"Legal\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a> \u00b7\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Service<\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"mini site-note\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;\">\n    All times Central \u00b7 Plano, TX\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/footer>\n\n<script>\n\/\/ Footer year\ndocument.getElementById('yr').textContent = new Date().getFullYear();\n\n\/\/ ===== Barbers (same list you saw earlier) =====\nconst BARBERS = [\n{ name:'Taja', booking:'https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/go\/taja', instagram:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trueblends_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==', bio:`Its ya girl Tee! Delivering crispy cuts and fades, hair color and loc retwisting! Guaranteed to leave out feeling your best!`, order:70, photo: 'https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taja_resized.jpg',\n    tiktok:'https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@_thatgrltee?_t=ZT-903MgdFzbaP&_r=1', video:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DM7zKZ-uY9j\/?igsh=MTNydzU1aWRwd3Yxeg==' },\n  { name:'J Mike', booking:'https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/go\/mike',\n instagram:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/debonairgroomingclub?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==', bio:`20 years. DFW. Flawless cuts. Debonair Grooming\u2014expert barbering for every style, every hair type. Leave sharp. 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Book with me for a crisp, tailored cut that fits your style.`, order:3, photo: 'https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shelton_resized.jpg', tiktok:'https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@barber_cuts05?_t=ZT-905GjFmxpep&_r=1', video:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOQ9llODa2O\/?igsh=MXNkZjNnenhrdnFscg==' },\n{ name:'Hollywood', booking:'https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/go\/hollywood', instagram:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the.gemexperience?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==', bio:`For two decades, I\u2019ve been sharpening more than clippers\u2014I\u2019ve been sharpening confidence. My mission is to make every cut an experience that leaves you looking fresh and feeling unstoppable.`, order:0, photo: 'https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hollywood_resized.jpg',\n    video:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNWFHXxAqSn\/?igsh=MTRzODhqYXp6bDBhaw==' },\n{ name:'Nesha', booking:'https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/go\/nesha', instagram:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/koolazzkutz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==', bio:`I'm Nesha Licensed Barber in Plano & surrounding areas. Specializing in fading and quality Koolazzkutz!!`, order:90, photo: 'https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nesha_resized.jpg',\n    tiktok:'https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@koolazznesha?_t=ZT-903Nglbdi5P&_r=1',tiktok_reel: 'https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/t\/ZP8S35qac\/', video:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCt9bZvucgK\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==' },\n  { name:'Uri', booking:'https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/go\/uri', instagram:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uri0_d_barber\/', bio:`I am Uri the Barber...The humblest barber experience you will ever have. 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I take pride in precision, artistry, and delivering clean, professional cuts for every hair type.`,\n  order:6,\n  photo:'https:\/\/elitekutz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Martice1_resized.jpg',\n  tiktok:'https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@martice_mrclassic?_t=ZT-903NV2dYHQT&_r=1',\n  video:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMan6zxuV6Z\/?igsh=MWczYjBicTJoOTJ4OA=='\n},\n{\n  name:'Jamal',\n  booking:'https:\/\/elitekutzkiosk.com\/go\/jamal',\n  instagram:'https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/2xaznice_kutz?igsh=YjdqZmF3c3luN253',\n  bio:`I've been a barber in the DFW Metro Plex for 9 years. 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