I've been getting my hair cut by Johnny for the last two years. Johnny is extremely personable and does a great job with my hair. I can't speak to the other barbers at the shop, but Johnny is always working on his craft and it shows in the end results. On the very rare occasions that my cut doesn't meet my extremely demanding specifications, Johnny is quick to take note and ensures that my next cut meets my exacting demands. Because of Johnny's skill, he's in high demand, so booking an appointment with him, or any of the other barbers at the shop, is highly recommended. I can wholeheartedly recommend you book an appointment with Johnny for your next cut. He's super professional, great with the clippers and shears, and very welcoming. Johnny makes sure to welcome and greet every customer that walks in and out the door of the shop. Shop takes walk-ins, when available, but most barbers are booked throughout each day. Call to schedule an appointment or call for wait times before heading to the shop. If you walk in without an appointment or calling in beforehand, you only have yourself to blame if you get turned away. The barbers at this shop are in high demand; save yourself the trouble by calling first if you don't already have an appointment. There's lots of additional parking in the back. The shop has a pool table and free arcade games for those who have to wait for a cut. There's usually either a movie or music playing to keep you entertained while you wait for your barber. read more

The low taper wasn't finished he cut me up bad he didnt do a nice slick on my eyebrow it was to big and to wide Don't come here if you don't want to waste money or time!!! read more

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Been taking my son here for about 5 years, always happy with the results All barbershop here are top notch, They take appointments and walk ins as well, very accommodating. Thank you for the great service !! read more

Great place, great service and amazing ownership. Love going to this place and recommend it to anyone needing a barber. Really happy to have stumbled across this place and will definitely be back again! Thank you!! read more

First off I want to start off by saying that I've been here a few times and the owners attitude is always great and welcoming . However I have to leave a review because I couldn't wait to get out. My sons barber was Andrew , when I showed him a picture of what I wanted for my son he said "idk how to do that" (I asked for a simple line design on the side of his head ) .... as he was finishing up my sons hair which came out mediocre he asked me if I liked it . And he completely ignored the initial requests that I had asked of him. 1 being please line him up in the front and in the back.... which he didn't do until I asked again. He didn't seem as if he wanted to be there and he didn't have the best attitude wouldn't recommend him. Also my son's hair came out choppy up top whenever he does not have gel it looks as if someone hit it with a lawn mower. read more

Alumni Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

Awesome barbershop. They all cut hair well. Can't go wrong. If you want to look good and feel good, go here. read more

First two photos hair cut I recieved, last photo design I wanted. Urgent first time walk in, kind & good service. read more

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I have taken my sons to other shops but this shop always gets them right. Especially Johnny. He does a great job & doesn't take long either. Definitely will leave fresh every time. read more

Been coming here for years , literally live right across but I don't get consistent barbers . Just came today asked for a mid taper fade for the first time when I usually get a mid fade and this was the result . For sometime this barber did me good with the haircuts but recently been leaving unsatisfied & only come for the convenience and comfort of the place but this breaks the straw for $40 read more

Alumni Barbershop - Back of head burning couple hours after cut and I see this - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

First time at this place for my 6 yr old son and I would definitely recommend and come back. Great local place with a friendly owner and staff. Clean cuts, clean shop and overall a good experience. read more

Been trying to find a new barber for awhile. This is not the place. Second time there and it was worse than the first. Barber talked a lot I told him I had work. The fucked up my hair. Fool gave me a flat top. I told him I don't pick out my hair because I wear it naturally curly and he insisted it would lead to a better cut (Other barbers have done it before). It didn't. I have a fucken flat top and I asked for a low fade not to skin. Guess what I have a high bald fade with a fucking flat top. Didn't I mention he talked so much he made me late. And gave me a fucking flat top. On to the next barbershop. read more

Super positive experience at this establishment. Didn't have to wait too long to get my cut. Place is very clean and classy. Very attentive barbers. All the customers who got their cuts before me walked out looking Iike a million bucks. Special shout out to my barber Johny . True master of his craft. read more

Took my son to get his first big boy hair cut and we loved the experience. Customer service was excellent. Great vibe included music and TVs all around the shop didn't miss any Sunday football. The guys are artists and take their craft serious. My son wanted a Flash design with a fade and Johnny hooked him up. read more

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Jblenz02 is a real asset to this barber shop. Great talent and great person as well. Ask for him if you want your cut right and in time. Came in on a lunch break he finished it 5 min before I told him I had to go back . Clean place read more

I have been going to Alumni Barbershop since I moved to Downey almost two years ago. Johnny has been my barber since I've started getting my haircut at alumni. He is very professional and easily the quickest, most efficient barber I have ever had personally. His shop is a great vibe rather you want to shoot some pool, watch a movie or play some classic video games. Every barber in the shop is friendly and adds to the great vibes of the shop. I highly recommend Alumni Barbershop and especially Johnny, he does the cleanest line up and fades quick too! He is the prime example of what a barber and barbershop business owner should be. read more

Don't normally give reviews but I felt I needed to showcase this barbershop. After months of looking for a barbershop I can call home, I've found that spot! The cuts are fresh, the atmosphere is perfect and the customer service is flawless. Sitting on the barber chair I definitely saw every customer leaving like a brand new person, including myself! I'll be booking my weekly trim with Johnny from here on and out. What's really impressive and really touch my soul was seeing everyone from different backgrounds coming to this "watering hole" and having a great experience. Thank you Alumni for having a great spot so everyone can take a break from our hectic lives while getting great service! read more

I tried this place twice, first time as a walk in and second time with an appointment. The first time I was super scared, I don't trust many barbers with my sons hair. But the owner made it very welcoming and friendly. The barber who cut my sons hair did an amazing job and I was more than happy and trusted them to come back. This time with appointment to be seen faster. Wrong! Took two hours! Got there at 8am and left a little past 10am. The first barber was there on time. The second barber was about 30 mins late and someone else ended up taking my son. I wish I had said I'll wait. Completely messed up both their hair And they charged me $90!!! I paid $100 and left. I'm sure they saw it in my face how upset I was because I was not hiding it at all. I was more embarrassed to ask them to fix it. It's ashamed they let me walk out with my kids after taking my money and leaving their hair the way they did and it took them two hours! I will deff not give them another try. Their customer service is great and the owner is great but they should not let rookies do service for paying customers. Practice on a doll head!! They messed up me wanting to back. I give it 3 stars. The place itself deserves 5 stars. But I'm taking two away for each barber who messed up my kids hair and still felt the need to charge me $90 total for the images attached. read more

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I've been with Johnny for 7 years total. Alumni is nothing but family and quality. If you're looking to get chopped up, book Johnny and he'll take care of you. read more

Johnny gave me a Fresh Fade !! the environment was very professional and clean! would recommend coming in and getting a cut! i don't usually leave reviews for barbershops but this one i had to! read more

I've introduced my mother in law to Alumni Barbershop and now shes never going anywhere else. She has short hair and prefers to have a close cut and fade that only a great barber can do, so we brought her here. Every time we go in whoever helps her does an excellent job! But we've found the perfect barber in Mike Fader, he's patient and does such a great job! I'll be taking my son to him for a back to school haircut next month! Thanks Mike! And they've recently gotten in some comfy new couches and the shop looks great! These guys just have awesome customer service hands down, and they never make you feel awkward for being a female in a barbershop and that means a lot! read more

Love this place! I've taken my son twice and he is only 4 and both times we have been treated so nice and professionally. All the barbers take their time and you can tell they love their job. It's clean and classy. Definitely going back to see Johnny! He was awesome with my son and super patient. Referring to all my friends and family! read more

Alumni Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

It's been a while since my fiancé changed up his look and so glad we came to Alumni. Robert did an EXCELLENT job! Johnny (owner) has a wonderful personality and has a Great atmosphere at his place. Plenty of good conversations with the barbers, tv's to keep everyone entertained, pool table and variety of books and magazines to read, above all the barbers are very chivalrous to us who join our boyfriends, manfriends, fiancé or husband. read more

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Subpar customer service. They put up a banner stating "Walk-ins Welcome". Though they are anything but such. Should say Walk ins not welcome and don't waist your time without an appointment. You will be ignored with full prejudice. I just can't believe how far customer service has fallen away from a business's staple. How new generations do not see how customer service are such a big part of their future business, especially a barber business, as this a generation to generation customer based loyalty business. Very disappointed in this place and will not recommend anyone to support this here business. read more

Came as a walk in. Was greeted well, fast and connected with a barber. I enjoyed the shop very much and the cut was good. She did make some errors but noting major. I'd like to come back and try a new stylist. Give them a try. read more

I went here to get a haircut, because I wanted to check out a new place. I was impressed by their setup, and how roomy the place was. Chandler was my barber, and he did a great cut with my hair. He was professional, and easy to speak with regarding what haircut style and cut I wanted to get. The shop is clean, and also air conditioned. I was able to get an appointment in, and did not have to wait. Overall, I will be going back to this establishment again for my future haircuts. They offer a shampoo pre or post haircut, and also blade shave. read more

My son normally has his own barber. I waited last minute and couldn't get him in on memorial weekend. So I went to this place. I told him exactly what I wanted. Nothing extra out of the ordinary. I asked for a trim on top. This guy, not sure what his name was. He literally game my son an afro. omg. My son has curly hair and he wears it curled on top. He was cutting his hair with a trimmer into a 90's flat top look. lol. I wish I would have taken a picture. Anyhow, I won't be returning. read more

Walk in and you feel welcomed. There's all types of skilled barbers there. They can do any cut. It's a dope place. Recommend forsure.

Yay Rey thank you! He did such a nice job with my bf's hair. He was so patient and took his time. There wasn't even a wait for us! Highly recommend this place! read more

Alumni Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

Good experience and my son loved the hair cut! Yes! I recommend this place. Keep up the great work guys! Note: people that nag or bitch about the service, it's not the place with the issue! The issue is with the naggers! read more

Stop taking walking at 5:30 with 3 empty chairs? Lost a customer. Decent haircuts but questionable service.

I've been getting serviced at Alumni Barbershop since the day Johnny (the owner), opened its doors. Johnny had a dream of opening his own shop and I can attest that he's continuously given it 100% to grow and provide excellent service. The interior design of the shop has progress greatly, the staff are professional yet laidback attitude makes you feel like you're with good company. Seems like everyone that walks through alumni barbershops' doors knows Johnny and his team, they always greet every client and always provide a fresh cut! #saved read more

Want a nice fade come thru this shop and theyd defo get you lookin fresh af. Place has a cool vibe barbers are friendly

Great barbershop! All the barbers here do a really good job. I usually don't like switching up barbers but I don't mind whenever I come here. I usually get my haircut by Mike. He does a good job and works quick. I recommend making an appointment also, sometimes walk ins can wait a while, or they might not have time to accept walk ins anymore. You can just call and ask to make an appointment. Not hair related, but Mike also has a really cute dog that just hangs around inside the shop. They have a pool table too, in case you're here and waiting for a while. Definitely recommend coming here for your next cut! read more

I've been coming to this barbershop for a while and all the barbers are really good and cool. However, whoever is one the aux playing music be playing some wack ass music. Kinda concerning... ( I think it's the owner ) other than that really great place! read more

There's a huge sign out front that reads "walk-ins welcome". Unfortunately this was not the case. My husband walked in with my son and they were quickly turned away. There were 6 barbers and 2 customers waiting. I'm not Impressed with their customer service. Smh! They clearly take walk-ins, this makes me wonder what the real reason for refusal was? read more

Went to go cut it Sunday my barber Frost wasn't their so I cut it with another guy and told him to leave it long on top and the side part long , he left it so short . really not satisfied with my cut ! Disappointed . Don't go with anyone but Frost. Frost cuts it really good . Reason why I leave it 3 stars cause some barbers really do listen to you and give you what you want . read more

Alumni Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

Mando!!! hands are blessed. I was referred to Mando by another barber who used to cut my boyz head IGGY but he moved and I don't trust anyone but IGGY was "Iike Mando is nicer than me with it" so I hit em up and we set an appointment. Took my boyz and all I have to say is WOW . He took his time and my boyz told em what they wanted and they 12yrs and 9yrs old and he worked late as well. I will be a returning customer for sure. Price isn't bad either cuz one of my boyz only gets designs in his head. read more

Alumni Barbershop - Fly Haircut Design - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

They accepted me with out an appointment and Javier did an amazing job with my cut. Definitely coming back here again . Great music and friendly environment, highly recommended. Thanks!! read more

Johnny is a true artist and master of his craft. My son's cut is so clean and so well done, we have definitely found his new barber. Johnny took his time, paid incredible attention to detail, and gave him the best cut he has ever received. On top of all that he was warm and really kind with my son which really put him at ease since he is not a big fan of clippers. Thank you so much Johnny! Hoping for continued success for your business read more

Alumni Barbershop - Johnny not only did a perfect job on my son's hair, he made him comfortable, put on a kids show for him, and took his time. - Barbers Near Me - Downey, California

Thanks Javi, first visit to a barber ever and you took care of me. I'm happy with the end product.