BOLEY, Okla. (KFOR) - The warden and a group of inmates at John H. Lilley Correctional Center (JLCC) have worked together to created a new space for barber services. According to Oklahoma Department of Corrections, a group of inmates transformed the previously unused space and turned it into a more functional shop for their peers. GOOD NEWS!: Norman Regional donates defibrillator after coach survives cardiac arrest JLCC warden and inmates create new barbershop. Image courtesy ODOC. JLCC warden and inmates create new barbershop. Image courtesy ODOC. The inmates used their construction skills to make Warden Terry Tuggle's vision a reality. "This project was specifically for the inmate population, and they were a major part of the process, from the planning to reality. I am extremely proud of their efforts, and they are extremely proud of what they accomplished." Tuggle said. After becoming the warden of JLCC four years ago, Tuggle wanted to improve the barbershop, originally built in 1985. He noticed the shop could not cater to the 840 inmates at the facility and wanted to create a better area for barber services. After locating an unused space storing equipment, they were able to upgrade it to a barbershop that can hold up to three customers at a time with new chairs, sinks, a waiting area and storage space. “There is a huge difference. The old shop was close quarters. It was sort of comical because we were bumping into each other. It’s a lot better in this facility. It’s very clean and nice. It’s much improved.” one barber said. ODOC says Sgt. Cody Lee oversaw the project and noticed a positive difference. Initially, the barbershop could only serve one inmate at a time when there were so many men needing haircuts. During the project, Sgt. Lee saw a decrease in behavioral issues. JLCC warden and inmates create new barbershop. Image courtesy ODOC. GOOD NEWS!: Internship program teaches Newcastle students firefighting skills “Projects like this give them something to do and occupy their time. It increases their skills and experience so they can use those skills when they are released.” noted Sgt. Lee. Officials say 14 inmates used their plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry skills to create the shop. Jack Barnett, one of the carpenters on the construction team, says he's thankful to be able to use his skills. “It’s been a gift from God to be able to hone my skills. I’ve always been good at that. But I think it’s a gift from God to be able to use my hands.” Barnett said. ODOC says both Tuggle and Lee want the barbershop to offer inmates the opportunity to earn an official state license in the future, similar to the Re-entry Investment/Student Education (R.I.S.E) program, a cosmetology program offered to female inmates at Mabel Basset Correctional Center in McLoud. JLCC warden and inmates create new barbershop. Image courtesy ODOC. JLCC warden and inmates create new barbershop. Image courtesy ODOC. “Right now, I am happy that our inmate population has a barbershop they can be proud of.” Tuggle added.