K8ER

K8ER is a men's grooming and skincare studio run by Shawn Johnson, a licensed esthetician. Its menu centers on beard treatments, including a beard treatment with steam, a deluxe beard facial and a microdermabrasion beard service, along with custom facials, scalp treatments and beard kits for home use. The studio focuses on comfort and relaxation for male clients, though the menu also lists a few waxing and intimate services.

Appointments are booked online and deposits are required, with a 3.5% processing fee on credit and debit cards. Missed appointments without a 24-hour cancellation are charged, so plan to cancel early. The studio is on the upper floor of a building at 2178 Romig Road in Akron, open Thursday through Saturday afternoons, and Shawn asks clients to fill out intake and waiver forms before their visit.