First haircut in San Antonio, looking to get a fresh fade and beard shaping before a job interview. Called ahead of time to verify times and ability to pay by card and was treated very politely. I was told that I could make an appointment or just go as a walk-in, which I did. Wasn't far from my home and was pretty easy to find. My barber ended up being Dave and couldn't have asked for a more polite and courteous person. Explained what I wanted and what I like and was perfectly understood, which can be hard in some places. Dave explained the services with the beard including the straight razor and hot towel treatment. I was extremely happy with my haircut and felt good about going to an interview. My wife loved the haircut as well. With the customer service, the price, the offered services, and overall good atmosphere, I will certainly be back. read more

Heidi has been in business for 37 years in this same location. Truly a value not only for the city but for your being! She's does exactly what you want someone you trust with your hair to do.... Follow your Instructions and do an amazing job! I've been coming to Heidi 5 years and I finally get around to writing a review. Great Barbers are hard to find...but just made it easier for you. read more

Arcadia Hair Studio - The front and Heidi's desk! .... Which she only cleans up once a years because she focuses on good hair not clean bougie desks! - Barbers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Completely uneven haircut both front and back. Had to go to Patriot Barbershop down the street to get it fixed. Arcadia also charged $26 as the minimum payment. read more

Arcadia Hair Studio - Finished product from Arcadia. - Barbers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've spent more time than I want to remember finding a perfect place for a good scissors haircut. I came upon Heidi's place several years ago and felt like I'd walked into the real place--nothing fancy--just a great owner and great people working there as well as customers you might meet. I keep mentioning Arcadia to friends, but get the feeling people are impressed by something not as simple. Here's to Heidi, a great part of the 'hood! read more

I'm a client of Heidi's. About 18 months. Quality haircut, she accepts appointments and even sends me a text reminder. I always look forward to seeing her. read more

I came for a military hair cut an was happy with the attention to detail I was given- no 10 minute buzz and you are done. It's like stepping into a time machine since a lot of the furniture looks original. Great place read more

Went in for a "Hot Lather Shave". The guy was rushed and felt like he was scraping sand paper across my head. Towards the end of it he just say "that's the best I'm going to get today". Didn't realize how much of a butcher job it was till I got home... long hairs everywhere. will not go back... Now I'm here shaving my own head .... read more

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My husband loved his hair cut here and he's incredibly picky and a no frills kind of guy.

I believe I have finally found a barbershop for the long term. I came to Arcadia to fix the worst haircut of my life; see my other reviews to find out where. When I called for an appointment, I was scheduled for later that same day with Heidi, the owner. Upon arrival, Heidi saw the mess on my head and suggested I sit with Sweets because a fade was needed for the fix. I appreciate when someone can humbly admit that someone is better for the job. I should note that while getting my cut with Sweets, I saw Heidi do a cut and it looked really good. Sweets did a fantastic job. She told me exactly what she needed to do and confirmed that it was OK. By the end of the cut, it was one of the best cuts I've ever had, you'd never know I was butchered 24 hours earlier. Based on this experience I will definitely return here. read more

Excellent haircut. Short wait. Friendly and skilled barber. The shop itself is run down - but I guess that doesn't matter.

Worst experience ever. I went in for an edge up and he did a horrible job, I don't think he can see very well. Nice guy though.

BLUF: Great cuts, great people, great price! I love coming to this barbershop as it's been my go to in San Antonio. It's hard to find a place that has an old school barbershop feel, but with younger barbers. Heidi is especially awesome and makes for good conversation during your cut. I always appreciated how the barbers here take their time to make sure you get the cut you want! As far as logistics go, you can either arrange an appointment or just walk in. I love how you always get a straight shave after the cut is done, and if you're with Heidi she'll offer you one of the machine back massages! It's always been a pleasant experience when I come here; I look forward to being back in the future! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great barbershop in town! read more

I was looking for a place closer to home when I came across Arcadia. Lots of great reviews so I took a chance. It's always nerve wracking trying a new place for a haircut but I'm glad I came. I got a great cut at a great price. I'll be back. read more

Arcadia Hair Studio - Barbers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I really really like this awesome place. I appreciated Heidis honesty. She could have rushed through a trim with the shaver for the money but recommended I wait and have it done with a razor and it would look better. Watching her take care of a couple of her usuals I could tell she is very skilled, and still personable and really enjoys what she does. I like the casual feel of the place and the friendly vibe. Very welcoming and dare I use the word "hip". Heidi is very sweet and she helpful. Dave on the other hand. Let me say he will now be my new "go to" guy. A true craftsman and pro, he takes his time and doesn't just cut your hair or trim your face he's last of the true barbers. Hot towels, straight razor and an eye for detail. With suggestions and an eye for style I highly recommend you let him take care of you. This great shop seems right at home with styling a cutting edge haircut to classic rockabilly. Pop in for a trim or style and these folks will take care of you and not break your wallet doing it. I definitely enjoyed the care and time they took with me and will be back again and again. read more

Heidi has been the best barber I've ever had. She makes it easy to get an appointment quickly and my hair looks amazing. I wouldn't go anywhere else. She's been cutting my hair for a few years now and I always walk away looking well shaved and clean. read more

After reading the reviews here I made an "appointment" with Sweet for 11:30. I showed up early and started talking to a friendly lady out front named Heidi. She had a bubbly persona and later I had to check with Sweet. I guess she had recently started on a dude with plenty of excess hair. I waited for ten minutes and it did not appear as if she was close to being done. Not being a big fan of waiting, I asked Heidi if she could give me a hair cut. I ended up with a great haircut and a new choice for my barber. read more

So my 25 yr old son had not had trimmed his beard in over a year and it's has been about 6 months since his last cut. With my incessant badgering Along with the Texas heat... He finally decided to trim his beard and cut his hair. Elio did an amazing job and he looks soooooo much better. My son said it was one of the best hair cuts he has ever had and he was impressed. Cost is great. He highly recommends the place. Mom approves. read more

I happen to be in San Antonio the weekend of April 16th & 17th from Dallas and came across Arcadia Hair Studio, in all honesty I was looking for their competitor's place but I'm glad I did not find it. When I got there there was only one person cutting hair and she only took appoints for what I need it to get done, she asked Elio to come in for a hair cut which eventually he did and I'm glad I waited. Elio made a simple thing, cut my hair, a heck of an experience, we spoke about many things the festivals, music, past places we've lived at and origins of greek words. I feel like this place came alive after he got in and just made me feel like I was home, San Antonio is beautiful town and people and business like Arcadia make this town shine brighter that much more. Thanks Elio, Eder E. read more

After a 12 hr shift, I wanted a fast, but good looking haircut. Walked in, nice home-y vibes, friendly faces, and wonderful experience. Dave hooked me up, and his years of experience and hospitality showed instantly. He helped me find my new go to haircut, and I love it!!! 10/10. Price was fair, too. $21 for a complete cut, personalized and styled. read more

If there was another star to give I would give it. I was nervous about getting a haircut for the first time in a new city- and they did not disappoint. As I waited my turn, I saw others got their own haircut with different people who all had unique personalities, were genuine down to earth, and who took pride in their product (a great haircut). The place is like stepping back in time, a time capsule of a hair studio, but the people were trendy and modern! I can't say enough about how I enjoyed it! Huge shout out to Elio who gave me my haircut, this is definitely my new place in my new city. read more

Sweet does a great job and always make you feel great! I recommend her for haircuts and shaves.

I thought Yelp was only for food reviews? Well, believe you me if I could eat my own hair, I would. I am that delicious. That being said, Arcadia Hair Studio is an old school barber shop that does a great job. I mostly do walk-ins, but I believe they have appointments as well. This is everything you need in a haircut. They actually listen to what you want/need done to your hair, and you have options of a straight razor shave for your neck and a complimentary shoulder massage. The stylists take their time so you should leave happy with the results or at the very least have the chance to detail your needs. My roommate frequents here, and he referred me. Referrers get a free haircut, so don't pass up this deal! Now back to my hair, it's crunchy with a hint of lemon zest but that may be because I accidentally squeezed lemon juice on my face this morning. read more

Great place to get a haircut. I am now in my early 20's but have been coming here since I was in elementary school to see Heidi

I was away from home for the holidays but being in the military, I needed a decent haircut for when I report back for duty. After reviewing several places here on Yelp, I decided to come to Arcadia Hair Studio. It was a Friday and Elio was the only stylist working, but despite there being several people ahead of me, the wait time wasn't that long at all. Elio was very professional and friendly. He asked what I wanted and went right to work. The whole time we made conversation, he was very genuine and sincere and not simply making small talk, as is customary for barbers. In seemingly no time at all, Elio was finished and my hair looked amazing. If I lived nearby, this place would definitely become my place for cuts, hands down. If you're in the area and need a quality haircut, check out Arcadia Hair Studio. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

I was in town one day and desperately needed a haircut and clean shave but was unsure about barbers in the area. The one that I was originally referred to would have cost me around $100 before tip for a trim and shave and there was noooo way I could pay that. I saw the great reviews on here and thought I'd give this place a try. Man, what an incredible experience I had! I walked in soon after opening and Heidi helped me right away. She was so friendly and fun, we talked the entire time. Probably spent an hour making sure she did a good job (I had a really long beard and needed to be clean shaven so that took a while), and the finished product was incredible. Incredible people, service, and prices. Give this place a try, I promise Heidi will not disappoint! read more

The haircut was very decently priced and it turned out great! I had a nice conversation with my barber as well who was very friendly.

Just moved to San Antonio and found this place based on previous Yelp reviews. They take walk-ins. George did an excellent tight medium fade and spent extra time to make sure it was right. Very friendly atmosphere and old school barbershop feel. Highly recommend. read more

Got my haircut by sweet and it is possibly the best haircut I've ever received. She took her time was meticulous, And I have found my new barber! I would suggest calling ahead and making appointment. While I was getting my haircut there were a number of people waiting for her. read more

Heidi is a hoot! Skilled professional, good haircut, DH is going back for a shave, hot towel and grooming of the unruly goatee. If anyone can tame that beast, it Heidi! read more

After several years of living in L.A., and having the same person cut my hair for the last 4 years who did an amazing job, I took the plunge and went to Arcadia here in San Antonio while I'm visiting family. I was super nervous and hesitant to let anyone else touch my hair, but they did the PERFECT job. I'm so impressed, and at such a reasonable price. Will definitely be coming back! read more

First off, we were walk-ins on a day when most barbers/salons required appointments, but they let us in and helped us out. The stylists on-duty were very nice and social. There was nice holiday music playing and one of the stylists put on a Minecraft show for our youngest son to put him at ease - very much appreciated. The woman working was very sweet to our youngest son who typically has a hard-time with haircuts and spoke to him at length after his haircut (gave him candy). Unfortunately the quality of haircuts that both my wife and my son got were very poor. They were very uneven - especially my son's. He sat still for the haircut so it wasn't his fault but the haircut looked like someone without proper training gave it to him. Also this place is extremely over-priced for the quality we received. In short, the people were very kind and warm, but the quality was terrible and the prices were far too high. We very much do not recommend and we will not be returning. Here's hoping they hire more skilled labor in the future. read more

I've had my hair cut here twice in the last two months. Sweet for the first cut and another gentleman for the second. Both were superb. Clean lines, attention to detail, and a friendliness that eludes most chain shops. I have to say, if you're looking for a barbershop "home", this has to be the place. $16 for a haircut that doesn't make you wonder, "Will this cut be the same as last time?"...worth every penny. read more

Went in feeling like a schmuck, left feeling like a million bucks! Complete transformation. Angelica took care of the mess on my head and face and left me looking and feeling like a civilized member of society. Will definitely be making the trip back (I come in from Lytle, TX) here again. read more

Arcadia Hair Studio - Thanks a million Angelica! - Barbers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is the best barber shop I've found in San Antonio. My hair is very difficult to cut - I have four cowlicks to deal with, and because I'm in the military there's a limit to how long I can keep my hair. That means I need a much better barber than most people do just to get a decent looking head of hair. Enter Helio. Phenomenal barber with great people skills. Be sure to ask him about his music! Although I use Helio exclusively now I've had my hair cut by three of the other barbers in the shop and they were all very good. I've never seen a bad haircut come out of the shop. read more

Dave is an amazing barber! More than a decade of experience and really shines through his craft... look forward to getting a classic Gentlemen's Haircut or any other style, but know that you will be in good hands.my favorite part is the fact that your style will stay neat for days and even weeks! He is skilled in a straight razor shave, not many barber's are anymore, but he keeps it alive, and trust me, it's well worth the time. read more

Great experience. Friendly people expert level service. Dave and Heidi will treat you like a friend and provide an awesome barber shop experience. I will be back! Thanks again y'all! read more

Good stuff. Old school shave and cut. Inexpensive and walk in is cool. They're quick, too, so I usually go on my lunch hour. Sweet is awesome. Heidi is good, too. Ruben does an excellent straight razor shave. read more

Beyond disappointed with this barbershop. Asked for a simple fade and it looks like the clippers never touched my head. The barber never wet my hair for an even trim on top, but instead, used thinning scissors all over my head. By the time I noticed what he was doing he had already butchered my hair. My hair was completely uneven when I got home and had to cut what I could on my own. I'll be wearing a hat until my hair grows out. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

Yes her name is Sweet :-) and so is she! great barber, great prices, always gets me in and out on time. the place is great, always keeps my kids busy with movies on demand. shoe shine is available if you are into that kind of thing. read more

After months of looking for a barber after my last barbershop closed I found Arcadia and loved it, Dave has done a perfect job getting me the fade and haircut that I envisioned in my head. And it's all reasonably priced as well! I highly recommend coming here not just for the haircut but also for the great atmosphere and friendly staff!! read more