Joann’s Metropole

Specialties

Men and women’s haircuts. We do high-​n-​tights (military), flat tops and med. to long cuts for men. Women we do cuts, colors and perms.

History

Established in 1978.

In 1978 Joann Krigbaum opened Joann’s Metropole Barber Shop in the Metro Center in Peoria, Il. She had 5 women working for her of which 2 were her daughters.

In 1988 she moved her barber shop to its current location 4928N. Hamilton Rd. Peoria, Il. She lost some barbers in the move. Then she had 3 daughters working with her. We have had a few new faces every now and then. January 2015 we lost our sister Kelly. Joann is now coming up on 83 and still works 3 days a week she still has 2 daughters working with her Kim Schilling and Kriste Eden. Our shop now has 7 barber stylist. Our two newest Yvonne and Karen do mens hair pieces.

Meet the Business Owner

Joann K.

Business Owner

Joann graduated from Midwest Barber school in Peoria 1965. In the 60’s only men were barbers. It was a rough start. Arvil Starnes decided to give her a try at his shop. Starnes Barber Shop had 3 men currently working there. Men didn’t want to get in her chair so they let her cut their boys hair. After time they realized she did ok on the kid and started letting her cut their hair, and a 50 year career is born.