Old school barber. Straight forward, tell it as it is, no sugar coating. This man has a lot of experience cutting hair. read more

Great price Family friendly military discounts been servicing the community last 20 years last old school Barber

Al is a great barber and makes it fun to get a hair cut. I've been a regular for 20 years. read more

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My brother is Autistic and does not like getting his hair cut. I have taken him to Al a few times. Al is so patient with him and gets the job done quick and efficient. I love Al and his attitude towards his customers. read more

Al's been cutting hair for over 40 years... Both my children's 1st haircuts. My oldest is over 40. Great cuts... read more

Hubby love's this guy. Great barber, reasonable prices. Recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

When I first stumbled upon Al's Santee Barber it was as though I had just entered the Twilight Zone and gone back to the early 1960's. Al is an expert at cutting hair and he does it with humor and, if you're lucky, a quick song on his guitar (he is a world class musician as well). There is a reason for occasional long lines, but if you can avoid the first Saturday of the month you should be okay. I walked in yesterday (Friday) in the mid afternoon and I had no wait. It's worth any wait. After reading the other views I think you will be safe to trust your haircut to Al. Other than not being able to perform a miracle and hide a bald spot to a customers satisfaction I think the overwhelming 5 star ratings should indicate what an experienced old school barber can do. read more

This is about the only real barber shop left. Al is an old time barber who knows how to give a great haircut and the best conversation in town. Al's been around and treats every customer like an old friend read more

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Al is hysterical. I'm bald so it doesn't really matter where I get my hair cut. But I go there just to see Al. I'd pay this guy just to make fun of me. read more

I've known Al for many years always excellent haircut it's like the neighborhood barbershop to go hang Al might play the guitar or the keyboard , might even get a little jam session going great place highly recommended.!!! read more

This place is great. Ol' school barber with a great environment. Wait time was good, about 10-15 minutes. Plenty of parking, great conversation, and a hair(s) cut, well worth the $14. This is also a great place to take the kids. Remember getting a sucker from the barber when you were done, well those days are still here at Als. Lolli pops are always a welcome treat for the little ones, and who knows, Al may even break for couple minutes and play you a little tune on the keyboards. This place is great and you should stop by. I am not an employee, owner, or staff member, just a long time customer who thinks this place nice. read more

Needing a hair cut decided to bring my son here. His haircut is so bad! It is so uneven it can't be fixed. Never again! I can do bad all by myself ‍. read more

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Great place for haircut and conversation. Always have a great time here. The owner is the best. read more

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He best barber I ever went too I've been to a lot across the USA and Mexico and Canada he is the best thanks al

Clumps of hair on the floor, strong smell of tonic, and the wall of pin-ups opposite the chairs. These are the memories of Saturday morning with my grandfather at the barbershop. It was always a special weekend treat. My granddad and I would load up in the Buick and idle in the driveway while my grand mother took forever to primp and preen herself. He would tap his wedding ring impatiently on the big steering wheel and mutter something along the lines of "what the hell does she need to look good for, she's going to the damn beauty parlor". After dropping her off (sometimes barely even bringing the car to a complete stop), we would speed off down the street to the 'Mall'. It was just a block-long strip of shops, and we would always stop first into the Liquor store. There my granddad would pick up a bottle of his favorite sherry, a box of chocolate mints, and a big handful of licorice vines. The later of witch he would hand to me and warn me that Grandma wasn't to here about this detour. The row of old men, reading the paper, the buzzing of the razors, the big yellow lab that never moved, but would twitch an eyebrow whenever the door chime jingled, all great icons to that American tradition of the haircut. There were no dyers, no curlers, no stench of perm solution. Only all things manly were allowed past that red and blue spiral pole at the door. Here men could talk about politics, sports, or the rack on that dame from the Perry Mason Show. A Sailor and a Marine, would boast about who had the better liberty in Singapore. Two retired firemen would sit in the corner, for what seemed like motionless hours, opposed of a chess board. I would sneak peeks at the centerfolds in the magazines left on the table, or shoot some marbles on the polished linoleum with some longshoreman with huge callused hands. I come now to Al's Santee Barbershop. It brings me back to those bygone days. There's no old dog, and the pinups have been deemed Non-PC, but you can still feel the lack of estrogen influence, the minute you walk in the door. It's a modern cut, done in an old fashioned manor. Grizzly men come in, swap war stories, and walk out refreshed and somewhat rejuvenated. There's never a lack of good conversation, and if silence falls, Al himself will chime in with some worldly advice about women or hard work. There's the familiar buzz from the clipper, the cold of the straight razor on the back of your neck, and the sting of the tonic splashed on your face. There is a feeling of belonging here. I can't wait for the day that I bring my grandson here, but not first without a stop off at the liquor store. Do they still sell licorice vines? read more

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Guess I'm the odd customer here because all the other reviews are good ones. I visited Santee Al a couple weeks ago after reading his "rave" reviews on Yelp. It sounded like the perfect place for a cut. I have no idea what the others who rated him were thinking. I was not going to post a negative comment, but my girlfriend told me if others only read the good, they will not know anything bad. To give him 1 star was too much. I waited probably a good 2 hrs for my turn because he runs a one man operation. I would not have minded the wait had it been a good cut. This is by far the worst cut I have ever gotten. I told him off the bat I had a little Alopecia going on (a small bald spot brought on by stress), I showed it to him, asked him to blend it in and he said no problem. Well, when he was done you could see the bald patch in the side of my head! Thank God it is growing in and my hair grows fast. The place is nice, a total guys place, had KGB playing, told the same joke over and over, but as a barber, no way. I will not be going back, I will stick with my usual "barber" girl in Kearny Mesa. For others he may have been great, for me not even close. read more

Be ready to laugh. Al is a locals favorite and people come from miles around to listen to a man who is not just a talented barber, but a musician and a comedian. And you know your in a true San Diegan shop by all the décor. Y'ss up people and go get a good cut at a reasonable price and a ton of laughs read more

What an amazing place to take the boys to get their hair cut. Al was the ideal person to do it, he is full of laughs, stories, and good hair cuts. I will continue to take the boys to Al. read more

I've been getting a haircut from Al for 4yrs and he is by far the best barber that I have had in years. I tried other barbers in Santee and they just don't compare to the quality of haircut that Al provides. He's an old school barber, no fancy designs, with just guaranteed quality. read more

Al is the best barber in town! He's super friendly and a great barber. I recommend him to all of my friends who need hair cuts. He's the best and really knows what he's doing. You should definitely go to Al's :) read more

One cool cat of a barber and not to mention you get a even cooler cut! Great place to chum it up and be entertained even when waiting your turn read more

Dude was 25 minutes late to the appointment we made on the phone. Then he let someone in front of me (we were both waiting outside). Not going back. read more

Excellent haircut. I have annoying hair and they knew exactly how to cut it to make it look sharp. I'll be coming back again, and recommending to friends. read more

Nice man, just not the greatest barber. He butcher mine and my sons hair. Will never be going back.

Al knows the Barber Biz, he's so good at his job that he'll participate in 3 or 4 conversations at once and effortlessly provide a great haircut. Al makes you feel like you're his best friend, good, intelligent conversation, great humor AND a great haircut?? It just doesn't get much better than that! Oh, and Al's a hulluva musician too!! Check Him Out! read more

Best price in town. 8 bucks for a haircut. Wait can be long depending on time of day as Al is own his own. The best part is the warm shaving cream and a clean quick shave on the neck to finish the haircut read more

Went into Al's the first time and saw a huge line. Didn't wait but figured it was a good place because the wait. Next time I went back it was mid week , it took almost an hour for my hair cut and nobody else was there. Another time I called to ask what the wait time was and he was very rude. So not the place if you want a fast haircut, but does know how to cut hair. read more

Don't call ahead to have your name put on a list and don't try to pay with plastic or your smart phone. Cash only. This ins't a salon and Al isn't fresh out of school. This is a great old fashioned barber shop. A dying breed. Al has cut my hair for the past 13 years and I can't imagine going somewhere else. He has cut my teenage son's hair since he was two years old. I think it is important for Dad's to take their sons to a barber. He has raised his prices once in all these years and $10 is a hell of a deal. read more

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I have been to a lot of barber shops and this is by far my favorite! Sometimes I stop in even if I don't need a haircut. If you are looking for a great cut and some laughs this is your place. read more

Al's a great guy and I don't think I will ever need another barber. He provides excellent haircuts and beard trims for an unbeatable price. Its always entertaining and its rare that I walk out without learning something from someone or having good food for thought for the rest of my day. It's a great place for men to gather and is very welcoming. Everyone here is great and I would highly recommend Al to everyone. read more

Mediocre hair haircuts and poor service. Cut my neck in several places with the razor (drew blood) due to carelessness. Hopefully it was a new blade, but i'm not convinced. Still healing a week later. A flowbee would be better and safer. Avoid. read more

My favorite place to get my hair cut. Al's is a throw back to the old fashion shops, all the customs sharing conversations from what's going on in town to politics to upcoming events. Gives real good haircuts, but occasionally has a bad day, but who doesn't. I'll go there and enjoy the atmosphere, so much better than the corporate cuts. read more

Was a little hard to find on GPS its across the street from where it took me, but from the moment i walked in i felt welcomed and plenty of jokes in the air. read more

I have been going to Al's for 20 years. I won't let anyone else touch my hair. He is also the only person that has ever cut my son's hair and he is 8. Plain and simple Al is just good people and a great barber! read more

Als the real deal. Stop in for a great cut and better conversations. Great local spot! Open everyday but sun and mon

Al is the best. If your looking for an old school "mans" barber shop, this is place for you. Al is always welcoming, always has a smile and joke, and does great cuts and shaves. read more

Easily the best experience I've ever had at a barber. Big Al is amazing! A barber, musician and comedian all wrapped into one fantastic human being. The stories you will hear, the jokes you will be told and the possible song you will be played, will make this experience truly unique. More than I ever thought I would experience on this otherwise mundane night on my way home from work. Thanks Al-I'll definitely be back. read more

I'll go there if I have the time but AL sure likes to talk so when I went it felt like I was there for an hour and a half and I was the only one in there. He showed me videos and pictures which I don't mind so I paid attention to everything. But sometimes I just want to get in and get out. Al makes that hard, lol. Good cut though. read more