KARI EAKER

For 73 years, 227 N. Main Street has been the home of barbering for the Eaker family. Following in Chester and Tom’s footsteps, Kari has continued the family legacy of barbering into its third generation by honing her craft for over twenty-five years. As a proud native of Edwardsville, she feels tremendous pride in her community and is honored to share her historical piece of downtown Edwardsville with so many amazing local businesses.

While her expertise lies in men’s cuts and women’s short hair, the part of her job she favors the most is giving babies their first haircuts, as well as giving brutally honest and sound advice, which is free as long as you’re sitting down. While Kari enjoys reading, and painting in her off time, her favorite activities are entertaining company with her husband Rich, and spending time with the two sons and daughter-in-law they share; Camron, Kelsey and Jack and girlfriend Echo. Now blessed with two amazing granddaughters Meredith and Mallory who are her pride and joy!