Ethos Barbershop and Hair Studio on Adams Avenue in San Diego's Normal Heights combines traditional barbering with non-surgical hair replacement systems for men, a dual-service format that sets it apart from the standard cut-and-shave shops along the 92116 corridor. The barbering menu covers precision haircuts, beard grooming, and hot-towel shaves, while the hair-replacement side fits custom cranial prosthetic systems designed for natural density, texture matching, and long-term wearability. Connor Kanellis manages the LLC from the 3246 Adams Avenue address, and the dining scene along the same stretch of Normal Heights includes Kensington Cafe for clients heading east toward Kensington after an appointment. Hair-system consultations happen in a private setting within the studio, separating the fitting and maintenance process from the open-floor barbershop environment — a confidentiality layer that matters for clients navigating hair loss. Standard barbering services use the same precision-clipper techniques found across the Adams Avenue shop cluster — fades, tapers, textured crops — but the hair-system integration means barbers also cut and blend around adhesive-mounted units without disrupting the attachment. The studio's community-focused identity draws from the Normal Heights ethos of independent, owner-operated businesses that prioritize craft over volume. Ongoing hair-system maintenance — including adhesive refresh, perimeter blending, and unit replacement scheduling — builds a recurring service relationship that extends beyond the single-visit model, and the neighborhood's broader wellness economy includes operations such as Kalì Zoì Nail Salon & Plant Store on the same commercial strip. The studio runs a full weekday schedule plus Saturday mornings, with appointment slots distributed across multiple chairs to balance barbering volume with hair-system fitting time.