When it opened in the fall of 2012, Hastings Barber Shop had an immediate presence on the neighbourhood that felt like it had been around for years. The cozy shop at the corner of Queen and Hastings quickly gained a following for its laidback, no-nonsense approach to men's grooming. Owner Karolina Conroy is a big part of the shop's immense personality and reputation for quality fades and shaves. She's now brought on a new partner in barber Gary Carroll, and together the duo run point on two locations (the other in Cabbagetown) and keep Toronto dudes looking tight.