LJ’s Shine Parlor

LJ’s is a great place for the lost art of the shoe shine. They are meticulous with their work and take care to condition your leather, not just a quick shine.
LJ’s hours are Tuesday-​Friday 10ish… until? Call before you come, they are not always their during business hours. But, if LJ is in though you are in for a treat.
P. S. He LOVES Chick-​fil-​A and I try to bring him a sandwich from there when I am over that way.

Hey, you’re a guy. You got nothing. Not like women. You get your hair cut at a barber, not a beauty salon. You and your friends don’t have «spa days». You don’t have standing appointments at the nail salon. When you go shopping, it’s because you need something. You don’t spend all day wandering the aisles touching everything (unless it’s the hardware department). Unless of course you’re a metro-​sexual.
So if you’re a guy, what do you have left? That’s right, a good old fashion shoe shine. Shoe shine is a master craft, and a dying breed. A good shine can make your day and help your shoes last for years. A shine at the hands of someone who doesn’t know what they are doing could easily ruin your shoes.
There’s a place in Bakersfield that can help. LJ’s Shine Parlor on 19^th Street. A great shine, very thorough, 20 — 30 minutes of pure bliss. You know, it’s been written that you should get a shoe shine right before a job interview. It gives you a little bit more self confidence, and adds a spring to your step.
Leo is the owner and shineologist. He’s also a talker. You have to make sure that you leave enough time. Last time I was there, I was third in line. Leo talked for 90 minutes straight. And I don’t think that there were 15 words said in response between the three of us!
Men, get out there and treat yourself to a shine. You’ll thank me later.