This place ROCKED!! That was one of the best salon experiences I've ever had. Linda was my stylist and she was absolutely delightful. We shared some common interests so there wasn't any awkward conversation, or worse, awkward silence. Although with her personality I don't think either one is possible. She was awesome and she really knows how to cut hair and pamper her client. It came out great. Even my wife thinks so. Thanks Linda! The salon is nice, too, and all of the girls are super cute. They all know how to provide great service. I was the only customer in there with four female stylist so the conversations I overheard were really funny. They all seem to get along very well with each other. I'll definitely be going back again. read more

First time client, I found out about this shop through yelp. I was extremely pleased with Kevin's skills. Didn't expect the kind of service I was going to get. Really chill environment and not to mention their cuts cost a fraction of the price of most other barbers and stylists. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a clean and modern cut. read more

Great service the third barber was great took his time and the line up came out clean

Waited for an hour at 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon and walked out. I get taking your time but that is asinine. Wouldn't go back. read more

I took my boyfriend to get a haircut for his birthday and the barber that cut his hair was named Chris, he did such an amazing job was so talented at his gift and made my boyfriends hair look so perfect!! We are both so happy to have met our new barber. Thanks Basic Barber for having 5 STAR Workers. read more

I just got my haircut. I honestly didn't even get the barbers name. I think I was just shocked how well my hair was cut. And from what I saw today all the Barbers do great haircuts. Definitely recommend this. It's been a while since I got a good haircut. and for 15$, you can't beat it. Definitely coming back. Thanks. read more

They give 10/10 haircuts but the wait is waaaaay too long. I came in and had to wait an hour and 27 minutes for them to give 2 number 2 buz cuts. Be prepared to wait at least an hour and give an extra hour for your actual cut. read more

I don't know who cut my hair, and although he was very conversational and very nice, he did a terrible job. My hair was very uneven and each side around the ears was done differently. I will not be coming here again. I'm giving this place two stars because he was actually a nice guy, so I guess that must be worth something. read more

Chris helped me figure out what I was looking for in a fade and gave me a very nice haircut. The price was good too.

A really good place to go get a haircut. Not another run of the mill barber shop. Fairy cares for her clients and wants to make sure that you're having a good time. Talks with you very easy and give you a great cut. I will definitely be returning for my next haircut. read more

Basic Barber - Barbers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Phil's the man!!! Cleanest tapers and my new barber. Everyone here cuts great I've seen there work. Nice friendly. Reminder cash only

My introduction to Barbie Barber was through a groupon in 2011. Though the name sounded cheesy and i guess their marketing pitch was cute girls cutting hair i bought it as it was close to my work. I was more than pleasantly surprised when the hair cut i got was not only good but the atmosphere was casual, came with a free beer and the stylist was very knowledgeable. Now I am a happy returning customer for the last year and a half. I could care less if the person cutting my hair is a babe or a dude as long as they don't screw up my hair, i have less of it now compared to 10 years ago. I have tried two stylists which know my hair and cut it awesome every time (find something that works good and keep with it philosophy). i recommend both fairy and mariah highly. This is a place which takes care to cut your hair carefully so if you are in a hurry and need a buzz with a trimmer, go to supercuts, this is not your place. The dislikes, the employee turnover, like in a usual hair place, is high so you have new people coming in and training which can potentially be dangerous to your hair if you get a newbie. That's why i stick to the old employees which know what they are doing. read more

Just moved back into town and was in desperate need of a cut. Messaged the spot, and they were quick to reply with an early morning appointment. Mad fresh cut! Cleaned up my sides real nice. Definitely worth a return. Thanks y'all! read more

Last time i went there they turned me away as it was right at closing and they were still cutting hair. That was their preference. So i went to super cuts half a block away. They cost more but at least they are open later. So this is neutral review and a neutral score. read more

Great place to go! Phil did an awesome job and the prices are great as well. Check this place out if you haven't yet.

I always go to Tam for my haircuts and he does a fantastic job. Highly recommend this shop to anyone!

They do not know how to do a proper fade. Asked for low fade instead gave me a high fade. Told my barber to cut 2 inch off my top hair and instead cut it super short. I would not recommend going to this place unless you are going to sign up for marines. read more

Clean shop, good music, sports on the TV. Cuts are consistent and high quality, barbers are knowledgeable and friendly. Price is right. Tam is my go to, but any of the barbers here will do you right. 5/5 for sure. read more

If you don't want to read the whole story below, here's a quick rundown: This place was great when it has awesome hairdressers who ran the place. Then when they all mysteriously "left" and the owner/manager ran things nearly solo and doesn't listen to the customers...this place went into the toilet IMO. Want details? Read on. -In the beginning... I waited until I had been here a few times before I wrote a review. I have to admit, I really didn't need to. The service the first time is just as good as my fifth time! I don't give 5 stars to many places, but the staff of hairdressers here completely earns the fifth star! I found this place a while back after buying a Groupon for it. I wouldn't have found it otherwise. It's a small place in the back of a stripmall off of Harbor Blvd. It's got 4 or 5 stations plus a couple of hair washing chairs. It's clean but small. They also have a flat screen that's always tuned into whatever game is on at the time or ESPN if nothing else is on. The staff is where the quality is. I had my hair cut 5 or 6 times by Leah. She is very friendly and cuts my hair perfect every time. She will rap with you if you want to talk or just cut your hair if you don't feel like being chatty. -Here's the rub and why my rating went from 5 stars to 2 stars: After coming here for about 8 or 9 months, Leah and a few of the other girls no longer worked there. I asked the owner (who also cuts hair there) what happened and she said that they had moved on. I decided to get my hair cut there anyways. The girl cutting my hair was a rookie; it was actually her first day on the job. I didn't mind because if she messed up, they could just give me a buzz since my hair is short anyways. I told her how I wanted my hair cut and she proceeded to cut it. Unfortunately, the manager/owner kept interrupting her and telling her she was using the wrong technique. I thought she was doing just fine. The manager, while she was in the middle of cutting another customer's hair, stopped what she was doing, moved my hairdresser out of the way and started cutting my hair. My hairdresser kept trying to tell her that she wasn't cutting my hair the way I had asked and the manager responded: "I know what the customer wants more than they do. I've been doing this all my life." WOW. Now I'm scared. So 5 minutes later she finishes up and goes back to her own client that had been waiting with half cut hair. My hairdresser came back and showed me the cut in the mirror and asked if I liked it. I didn't. It wasn't at all what I asked for. She then proceeded to cut my hair and try to fix it. All of a sudden, the owner starts yelling at her and asking her what she was doing. I interrupted and said that I asked her to fix the wrong cut that I had just been given. 10 minutes later it was as good as it was going to get and I left. I tipped my hairdresser and thanked her for fixing the "owner screw up cut". What a freakin ordeal. That seriously soured my previously great experiences. I mean WHO DOES THAT!?! However I decided that 1 bad incident doesn't mean that the place isn't good anymore. I went back for my next cut there and the owner was the only one working at that moment. I kept telling myself it would be fine. I sat down and told her I wanted a simple cut. 1 length on top and a shorter length on the sides and back and then blend them together. I ended up with a faux hawk. She even gelled it up and everything. I looked in the mirror and then at her and asked her if she thought that's what I asked for. She said, "this look is good for my face". I got up, let her know I would never be back again, left cash on the hostess stand and walked out. I immediately drove to a Supercuts and had them shave it all off. What a nightmare. I'm sure that there are great hairdressers at this salon, but the owner isn't one of them. She absolutely doesn't listen to the customer and basically does whatever she thinks is right for you! So long Barbie Barber. I won't be coming back. read more

New to the area, stumbled on this small local shop. Clean and welcoming atmosphere. Great place to get a quality and crispy cut. Reasonable prices and good management. Thanks, will be coming back. read more

I highly recommend Barbie Barber. The shop is clean, there's sports on the flat screen TV, and they offer a complementary beer while you wait. What's not to love? They also give a damn good haircut. I have wavy hair, which means that the hair on top of my head grows forward, my bangs swirl clockwise, and there are two cowlicks on the back of my head. In other words, my hair is complex. Yet every time I go to Barbie Barber, I walk out with a great looking haircut. Check them out. read more

Tam is THE BEST! Super skilled and patient with my baby boys. He's been our barber for the past 6+ years and my husband and kids won't go to anyone else. Basic Barber is anything but basic. Do yourself a favor a go see Tam! read more

5 stars for Leah. She is fantastic! But she has relocated. Call or text her at the phone number on her business card for your next appointment! read more

Best fades. Great customer service. Tam is awesome and friendly. I will not let anybody else touch my hair.

I used to always come to this shop and wait for Kevin to cut my hair but after today him knowing after I waited for 2 hours for him and he knew and didn't bother to inform me that he had an appointment so I waited for no reason for him to tell me he couldn't take me, so if you want to keep your costumers show the same respect we show by waiting hours for you!!! You lost a costumer for sure here!!! read more

Great cut. No hassle. The shop is clean. The people were friendly and welcoming. My hair cut was perfect with minimal description of what I needed. They understand a good cut for sure. I am definitely a fan. read more

So I should seriously rethink what I buy on Groupon in the future. Makes me realize that you really do get what 'you pay for'. I set an appointment for 2:00pm and didn't get sat until 2:35 which seems less than professional to me if I go to the lengths of setting an appointment. Then, I get sat with a young, tall, nice gal (Leah?) who begins asking me what I'm looking for. Her and I were on the same page and you could tell that she knew what I was hoping for in a haircut - she got it. Then without warning, the manager, Fairy, tells me and the other stylist that I am moving to her station and Leah can take the next customer. ODD. I could tell this lady was going to be a bit much and she was training someone else so I felt like it would take forever. Maybe she'd do a thorough job since she was training(?). Anyways, I found it unprofessional the way Fairy moved me. Fairy kept asking me if I wanted a drink which I thought was nice but after the 3rd time I said no it made me realize she wasn't listening to me. That never bodes well for a good haircut. Adding to that, she never asked me what I wanted and just started clipping/trimming. I then mustered up the gumption to ask her for a generally shorter cut all around and then she proceeds to tell me I needed to leave more on top so that my thinning hair doesn't look bad. Thank you Fairy for pointing out the obvious. Thankfully, it doesn't bother me but I still would not go back if Fairy was cutting my hair. It took forever and we didn't mesh well, i.e, she didn't listen to me. Haircut was a B, location - B, Interior of shop - B-, Neck/shoulder massage - C+. read more

If you're looking for a "snip snip - where's my tip?" kind of place, this isn't it. If you're looking for someone who will take the time required to give you a professional haircut, go see Fairy. If you're looking for someone who's number one concern is that you are happy with your haircut, go see Fairy. Not only does she want you to be happy, but she wants you to become a regular. I've been there twice and it's a good feeling to know where I'm going to get my next haircut. While it might be possible to get a cheaper cut, but I don't think you could get a better one. You could easily pay three times her $18 and never be as happy as you would with Fairy. read more

I'm new to the area and needed to find a barber. I found Basic Barber on yelp and saw great reviews. Took the chance to drop by from Irvine to see Tam. He asked what I wanted and did exactly what I asked! He does an awesome job with fades. Also, since I'm new to the area he introduced several food spots for me and my wife to check out, which shows he's an easy going guy to talk to, as well as his colleague Phil. Great customer service. I'm glad to have found this place and will continue to come back. read more

It's actually closed on Mondays and Sundays but the owner does not bother updating office hours.

Great environment, great prices, great customer service, and outstanding results. Tam and his peers are all very good at what they do. Being friendly and respectable first, and professionally, a hair stylist. If you ever need someone to talk to or get a really nice haircut, this is a great place to have a friendly conversation and do so. read more

I highly recommend this place for any guy to get a haircut. What more can you ask for when you walk into a barber shop than a beer? 5 stars

Haircut & a beer... clean and sleek facility. Definitely the best place in Orange County. Not only is it a modern Barber Salon... the service is impeccable. One of a kind Barber Salon. Highly recommended! :) read more

Tam was accommodating despite being a walk-in. He really knows what he is doing. I was worried there was going to a be line in my haircut, but he rounded out everything and my head looks proportional all around, lol! Just hope it grows back evenly, anyway, I'm super happy with his skills, everywhere I've always gone, they take my "low-fade" request too high, so I ask for a taper. Tam did excellent work. I just happened to be driving thru, but will definitely return. His pricing is extremely fair as well. read more

Had a wedding to go to so I thought I'd get my hair and facial hair done with professional clippers. I'd heard about Barbie Barber and that it had a unique atmosphere with great service and t.v.s so I tried it and was pleased. My hair is easy to cut but the personable and experienced barbers took care of details on my hair that was more difficult for me to do myself, so I got a flawless cut from my chin to my head for a solid price. I definitely recommend Barbie Barbers if you want a hair cut in an cool, easy going atmosphere where you can relax and watch t.v. read more

My go-to barber shop. I don't go anywhere else to get my hair cut. Everyone here, especially Tam, knows what they are doing to your hair. They also give great advice in regards to anything hair related. Everyone is extremely friendly read more

I have been coming here for quite some time. I literally drive 20-28 minutes from where I live to get a haircut here. I believe all the barbers here are really cool and very skilled. Specifically, I only let one person cut my hair and his name is Tam. I'm extremely picky with who and how precious barbers cut my hair. Therefore, this place is the place to go for a clean, nice haircut. Not only are they good at cutting hair, but extremely nice to you. Customer service + skilled haircuts = one of the best places to go to get a haircut. Personally, I'm not crazy about referring people or anything but since the beginning I have gone to Tam. I always recommend this place to go to all my friends and others who ask about my hair. I'm sure you will not be disappointed at all! read more

They do a very good job. Plus you get a beer, which is always nice while getting your hair cut. They definitely take their time and you never feel rushed. read more

I did a walk-in on this barber shop the other day. Glad I did!! My barber Tam was great! He was super easy to talk to, knew exactly what I wanted, was very welcoming and talked me through the entire experience. I've always just gone to supercuts and had never had a barber experience before, I'm hooked and the GF is a fan of my clean look (always a plus)!! See you next month Tam read more

I had a great experience with Anna! She gave me an excellent cut and I am a pretty picky guy! Due to a head of hair that grows like a cha-cha-cha chia... I get my hair cut a lot and up until today, I had not found a place "for me" yet. Well... I found it! Coming back here again and again! read more