Awesome shop. Kevin does a great job and has attention to detail. It is consistently good and he remembers how I like it. Tam cut my hair once too and it was excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Tam hooked it up on a Saturday. Booking an appointment was easy, haircut was dope!! Would recommend

Phil is a lifesaver. In a city where most places are appointment only, this is somewhere you can rely on a great cut as a walk-in. The staff walks through each step of the cut to make sure they're where you want things to be rather than going off what they think you told them. I've gone to places that charge $30 to $50 per cut and this place is on par. Will 100% be back. read more

Got a cut from one of their newer guys,Kevin, last week and was completely satisfied with both the conversation and how my cut turned out. I'm very particular with my hair and he cut it exactly the way I wanted it, a mid bald fade with some slight adjustments that most barbers tend to ignore when I ask for: slight flare on my left side/back side so my longer top doesn't just stick out awkwardly. Clean line up and hard part. There was nothing about the cut that made me regret going to that barbershop. Overall, been here 3 times and walked out satisfied with each visit. read more

I had a great experience my first time here! I made an appointment initially with Floyd's on Harbor and left after walking in. The customers and workers at Floyd's seemed bored and the haircuts didn't look cool or progressive. I yelped another shop and found Basic Barber. I could tell walking in it'd be a good haircut. The store has a cool remodel and looks clean and fresh. It was a Thursday night and the four chairs were full. Their was one guy waiting in front of me. The line moved quickly. The prices are way more affordable than Floyd's and he haircut was great! Same gave me a great fade and listened to all my wants for the haircut. I will definitely be back because of the quality and affordability of the cut. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but when I do, it's when I feel like I really need to express myself. And this is one of those moments. So one of the Barbie Barbers-- Priscilla Garcia, is my absolute favorite! Fell in love with her style since day one. I've been following her since I met her during her days at the Paul Mitchell School in Costa Mesa . She was the only one who knew how to cut my fauxhawk perfectly! I've been with her since 2009 or so, 5+ years! Living in Irvine, I even drove to Long Beach when she worked at a prestigious beauty salon near the beach. And now, she brought me to Barbie Barber and FELL IN LOVE! Wow. Great music and the best part: COMPLIMENTARY BEERS! How awesome is that? After a long day at work, it hits the spot. The staff is super nice and they always have a smile on their faces. This is definitely my spot from now on. 5 Stars! Go Priscilla! read more

Basic Barber - best haircut and beer in OC! - Barbers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Basic barber is a great name because Kevin is one of the most basic guys you'll ever meet. I trust Kevin w my hair and go to him every two weeks. Try not to be too distracted by his muscles when he's cutting your hair, but don't fret, you'll always leave with a fresh clean cut as clean as a newborn babys bottom. Cuts and fades so smooth and flawless you'll feel like a million bucks afterwards. He makes the process very comfortable and safe, which is especially important these days with COVID. In addition, if you play COD and your confidence in your play is low and you need an ego boost, talk to Kevin during your cut about his performance in Verdansk, especially when he shoots teammates out of the sky! read more

Super convenient for me to come through during my lunch hour. I always get fresh skin fades regardless of whose chair I'm sitting in.

First time the haircut was awesome Rich was awesome. They canceled my appointment that I booked 10 days in advance after I arrived at the studio. And then asked me to wait another hour, when there is guy sitting right there who could have done my haircut, considering they canceled my appointment after my arrival. read more

Been coming to Tam for cuts since fauxhawks we're in. Now he's dishing out fresh fades and keeping me from looking like a hobo. He's a professional and a craftsman. read more

I have been coming here per recommendation of an acquaintance of mine for months now. Been loyal ever since. I judge barbershops primarily by a mix of quality of cut, atmosphere/ambience, price, and location. I've tried plenty of places while in OC - the late Salon loxy @ DJ, multiple Floyd's 99 locations, multiple 18|8 locations, Danckuts, you name it. Yet I can genuinely say, nothing compares to the overall experience here. Only Crowns in Huntington Beach might hold a blade (no pun intended) to the fades they do here, but it's just so inconveniently far away. Tam & Phil are two of the most attentive barbers I've ever had the privilege of getting a haircut from, and it's always great conversation before I even sit in the chair! Amazing price for the service compared to the greater OC area, and I'm always in & out within an hour. There aren't appointments or anything, but they always have more than one person cutting and the wait is never more than 2-3 people, even during the busiest times. Plenty of parking in a huge lot, super safe location. Don't come right before they're about to close up shop for the day! read more

Just got my second haircut here by Tam and couldn't be happier. I'd never received so many compliments on my hair after my first time at this shop. What to expect here: no frills, no bs, just straight down to business, and Tam does exactly what you want him to do. Simplicity and quality is the name of the game here. Wait time was reasonable, about 10 minutes. Highly recommended. I'll be back again. read more

No acknowledgment whatsoever when you walk in and take a seat. These guys have awful customer service & seem to only care about their friends they're cutting. Pretty bad haircut too, I would rather drive 60 miles to go my normal barber! Learn how to treat your customers read more

Exemplary professional hair cutters Very much glad stumbled upon this place during lunch hour a month back Now a regular You'll not be disappointed at all read more

It was hard for me to trust a barber after I first moved down to Southern California, I found this place and it's 10/10. Great environment, amazing people who are very skilled at their jobs. I always set up my appointments with "Kevin" and he never disappoints, highly recommended this place. read more

Basic Barber is my go to place for haircuts. Even though they get busy on the weekends, it's worth the wait. Very laid back atmosphere and they are always happy to greet everyone. They always provide great customer service with a good conversation while getting a haircut. I was impressed by their work and wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Big shoutout to Tam for consistently hooking it up with a great cut every time!! These guys are my go to barbers because they give great cuts for a good price. Have been going here for a while and will continue to be a customer read more

Basic Barber - Barbers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came in here 530pm on Tuesday and there was only one guy in front of me. Got in and out quickly and the fade was excellent, will definitely come back read more

I've been going to TAM for 5+ years now. He was an employee at a very reputable barber shop and I would always remember telling him he needs to open up his own shop and thats exactly what he did! He doesnt say much but he listens to what you want and gets down to business! The place is newly renovated and prices are solid. The reason it took me 5 years to leave a review is because he was always booked but now that he has his own shop I gotta support the cause. If Tam cant make you look good then you're just ugly, plain and simple lol read more

We went here on a whim since yelp had good reviews. We got Phil who was super kind and precise. My son loves his haircut and Phil was so nice he even changed the channel on the TV and put on Cartoon Network to keep my son entertained. I have to say that my husband is super picky when it comes to hair cuts for our son but since he can't take him and I have to all the time, he is so critical every time He sees him in person. Well, today was the first ever where my husband wasn't criticizing the cut at all! He said the fade looks really good and clean. That's what I liked about Phil. He took his time! My husband said we have to go back to Phil from now on. Thanks Basic Barber, Phil is a cool and talented barber! read more

With Barber shops popping up on every corner you never know what you're gonna get. I don't go to Barbie Barber because they have a speakeasy or tough guys or a CASH ONLY sign on the wall. The cuts are fast, the fades are PERFECT and the standards are high. Come in thirsty, the girls will serve up your favorite suds and you'll get out in 20 for $20. Besides, who really wants to be manhandled anyways. No offense. Get it. read more

Basic Barber - Barbers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here, stopped in based on the reviews. 430pm Sunday. Standard men's haircut = $15. Haircut takes about one hour. Shop is extremely warm, poor ventilation, TONS of hair all over the floor, generally a wait if you are just walking in. I asked for a faux-hawk with '1' on the sides and tapered into a '3' at the top. I asked that the front NOT be squared off, but that it would be rounded. I explained everything to the barber and he said he understood. Super disappointing. He ended up cutting some kind of military style flat top. I was sweating in the chair so I left and finished it up at home. 2 stars for affordable and friendly. read more

Want to give a shout out to the person who instead of taking the 1/2 an inch off the top of my fourteen year old's head as asked, left him with maybe 1/2 an inch of hair total. Now he looks like he's entering the Marine Corp. not a bad look except not at all what he asked for. On top of it this was his haircut for his first high school dance and now he feels like crap. When you're a kid and you have a lot of nerves about your appearance, these things mean a lot. Basic barber needs to pay more attention to what their customer is asking for and less time watching the football game. read more

Newly renovated barbershop under different ownership! Get your fade by Tam! You will not be disappointed. I've gotten haircuts all over the U.S. and So Cal, but nothing compares to Tam's workmanship. His attention to detail and focus is stellar. I always leave feeling like a new person. You know a barber is good if their clients follow wherever they go! Layrite, Suavecito, and Gentlemen Republic hair products in stock! read more

Waited for about 1 hour, and only one guy doing the hair cut, I walked in and I was not even greeted, terrible business,DONT EVER COME HERE! read more

Phil and Tam are great barbers Their customer Eric Le is churlish and insubordinate though, beware read more

I was looking for a haircut before Christmas and am new to the area, so I found these guys on Yelp. Sent a message trying to find a good time in the morning and received a prompt response. Got a great haircut, the barber listened and was responsive to what I requested and made a couple of good suggestions. I'll be going back! read more

My normal barbershop was closed, so I tried this place out. Quality of the haircut was 2 stars. The barber gave me a pretty weak fade - looked like what I could do at home. Honestly, wasn't even a fade, just looks like a 1 all the way up the side. Had to ask him three separate times to clean up my side part because there were some shorter hairs sticking out, but after all that, I still had more that he didn't clean up. Back was a bit uneven as well. Eventually got tired of asking for adjustments and just sucked it up and thought on to the next one. Cut was $18-20, so it's not expensive. If you're not picky about your hair, it's a decent place that's clean and convenient, but don't expect anything great in terms of quality. read more

Tam's my go to guy for a couple years now. Wouldn't go to anyone else. He hooks up the cleanest fades but also does a lot of other cuts, shaves, trims, and line ups. He's also great with kids haircuts as well! Unlike some other barbers, he actually went to barber school so take that for whatever its worth. This spot used to be under another ownership named Barbie Barber for anyone that doesn't know or was confused. read more

If I could give 1.5 I would. The "owner" or "manager" recommended Vince who was "good with beard trims". When I show up Vince (an older gentleman) had no idea I needed a beard trim and wasn't prepared. He was talking about shaving my whole beard but I just wanted a trim. He eventually gives me a C- beard trim with the lines being so inequivalent it hurt to see. I told him and he sharpened it up a little but the damage was already done. I'm sure 2/5 barbers are fine but the others are 100% questionable. Make sure you like your stylist read more

Been going to Tam for almost 4 years now, arguably one of the best barbers in OC. I always swing by for a cut whenever I get the chance to be back in town from Vegas. Great environment as well. read more

I purchased a Groupon to try a new barber shop. I went in for a TRIM(!) because I have to get photos take for my job in a few days. I went in with my hair styled the way I always wear it. I told the stylist, named Fairy whom I think is the manager, that I wanted the sides faded in and a little off the top for a trim. Fairy completely ignored my requests, and essentially hacked down the sides to almost buzz cut level, not a fade. Then chopped down the top, not a trim. When I made a comment about the buzz cut she stated that she was cutting my hair to the bone structure of my head. Now, I could be wrong, but I've had my head for about 34 years now... I know what looks good, and what doesn't, and when I state that I want a TRIM, I expect a trim. That's just crappy customer service to ignore what the client wants. She went on to try to style it in a completely different manner than I told her I wanted, than I came into the place with, and stated that my hairline is more appropriate for a faux hawk. I'm a F'n attorney, a judge would likely throw me out of court if I walked in with a faux hawk! The piece de resistance, is when I got home and was able to take a good look in the mirror. I have a slight widows peak, which she literally chopped all the way down to about 1/16 of an inch, and only the widows peak part, while leaving all the rest of the surrounding hair about an inch or so, so it looks like I have a bald spot with a few randoms hairs sticking out right in the middle of my forehead! It looks like SH!T! Steer clear of this "barber shop," or if you do go, definitely steer clear of "Fairy". read more

The first time I came here was pretty positive- I got a great haircut from Brittain, who knew exactly what to do once I described my normal haircut. The place was clean, the staff very friendly, and the manager hospitable (free snacks and a beverage). For those reasons I wish I could give a better review. Unfortunately, Brittain apparently is gone, and my second visit ended much worse. My stylist was Leah, and after telling her my usual (clippers on the sides, just a little bit off the top), she turned the chair to face the TV they have in the shop and I wasn't able to see the progress. This may stem from the fact that they put a lot of emphasis on the barber shop "experience," perhaps at the expense of actual haircutting. Suffice it to say, I now have a fauxhawk, which is not what I was looking for. My hair has started thinning in the front and I have a moderately receding hairline; she ended up harshly exaggerating these realities, and not really following what I asked for at all (sadly, she never checked for my approval at all during the cut, and her confident attitude had convinced me that she was doing exactly what I asked). Moral of the story: ask to be faced towards the mirror. I can only say that once everything (hopefully) grows out again, I won't be going back. read more

I found this place with my Yelp iphone app when I was looking for a place where I could get in quick and get a decent looking cut. I was pleasantly surprised to get 25% off on my first and have been back 3 times since. Fairy really knows what she is doing and is a great stylist. I've been to a lot of barber shops and they never really cut your hair the way you ask them too and I usually leave not liking the way they cut it. Either too short or not enough. Fairy is fast but more importantly good at what she does. I haven't had enough time to enjoy the beer they offer you, but it's definitely on my list for next time. Definitely give this place a chance. read more

I visited through a Groupon, which included a drink and a massage. The location was a little hard to find the first time you come there. When I got there, mid-week, it was empty. But the stylist was great -- I ended up with a really great haircut, and the massage and the beer was a great touch. read more

this is the best barber shop ever. i am beyond annoying/obsessive about my fades and use to drive an hour round trip until i discovered basic barber. i always go to tam but everyone there is really good. highly recommend making an appointment ahead of time so you don't gotta wait. i have been going there for a while but never wrote a review until i moved to ny 2 days ago & now stressfully looking for a new barber that can make me look as sexy as basic barber does w/ their fades :,) read more

Tam is amazing! Not only does he just know how I like my hair cut and styled, he'll cut and style it different and make it on point if I ask him to change things up. The shop it self looks very clean and aesthetically pleasing, he totally gutted it and transformed it. read more

Barbie Barber is brand new...just opened up in the strip mall where the Moscow Deli and MC Pet grooming is. I needed a haircut so I decided to try this local little shop to support my community. From the moment I walked in (I had the wifey with me) the 1 lady working that day greeted us. There was a flat-screen TV mounted to the wall. The shop is nice and neat, a barber-stylist shop. "Fairy," who I later found out, is the owner and sole barber that day. She washed my hair and gave me a nice cut. She offered me a beverage and talked with my wife and I. The experience was great. I'd recommend her to anyone of my male friends looking for a good haircut at a decent price. read more

overall. an interestingly bad experience, completely unsatisfactory and never to return quick review. if yelp is any indication, i'd like to think they treat their customers, on average, better than i was treated. at some point, i got stellar customer care but in the end i got shafted on the deal. so i cannot recommend barbie barber and urge you to go elsewhere basically i used a groupon, which had expired but the manager at the time was nice enough to honor it at full value. my haircut was really off but I didn't complain. just paid and left with a thanks. the manager called me after i left and asked me to come back saying that she could tell i didnt love my haircut and that she'd personally give me the cut i wanted that her employee didn't succeed in doing. i returned but got my cut with a different manager and when i was done, the new manager charged me the difference of my expired groupon. so in the end, i would've been better off not coming back at all because i went back 2x, both haircuts were not what i asked for and had to pay for the service in full, and tip 2 different stylists for 1 cut. THE LONG VERSION the story behind my review is long, involved and if you need a quick decision on where to go, you have my blurb up top. if you are interested in the strangest hair salon situation i've ever been in, read on! Chapter 1 - the setup I bought a groupon, it expired but on the phone they said they'd honor it anyway, which they did but then they didn't. I make an appointment, arrive and it's all good so far. I'm the only one in the shop with 2 stylists. My stylisht cordially asks what i'd like for the cut and i show her a photo. I ask her if this can be achieved and she says yes of course. Chapter 2 - first signs of distress If you're a man you are familiar with the buzzer or trimmer. It is always part of your hair cut if you have short hair at all but this stylist cut all the hair around me with scissor and it took nearly 40 mins to do the sides and back. We haven't hit the top yet... Chapter 3 - i have a very bad feeling about this During the cut, the other stylist sat off to the side observing my haircut. She had the vibe of a manager. 15 mins into the cut she tells my stylist, "You should use the hair trimmer for the sides first." to which my stylist ignored and proceeded with her 40 minute Edward Scissorhands reenactment. The manager was not pleased. I was feeling anxious. The rain continued pouring outside... Chapter 4 - mirror mirror The cut is complete 60 minutes later and lo and behold, my hair looks nothing like the photo. This is cause for inquiry, which i handled in a passive manner. It went something like this: "Oh, this doesn't look quite like the photo. See?" I show her on the iPad. "Ah, well this guy is white and your asian hair is kinda coarse for it to be styled that way. This is the closest we can do." Confusion sets in. "I see. But didn't you say it could be achieved?" She nods and examines my hair, proceeds to cut a bit more and after 10 minutes, she is satisfied we're on the same page now. In the mirror I learn we are in different books actually. But my senses tell me I wasn't going to get more than what I had. I thanked her, paid the manager and left. The rain was pouring very heavy by now... Chapter 5 - the twist I get a phone call less than 15 minutes after I left and the manager told me I forgot my glasses at the shop. Darn! But the nice part was that she asked if I was happy with my cut, to which I said not particularly. She explained that the girl that cut my hair was new and apologized for my experienced. It happens, haircuts are all opinions anyway. The manager said she knows she can achieve the cut I'm looking for. Smart, simple, understated with a touch of that hipster everyone wants. She offers a second chance and I take it! But I told her to please schedule me at a different time because I didn't want my stylist to feel too bad about it. Also I lived 15 miles away so it wasn't convenient for me to return immediately. "Oh not to worry, she doesn't work here anymore." Silence. I was sure I'd only left the shop 15 minutes prior. Fired?! Because of my hair cut? Honestly, we'll never know. "She doesn't? Okay...I guess I'll see you tomorrow. In the AM." Chapter 6 - the returner book remains unfinished! you didn't really want to know the rest of this anyway did you?! read more

My first time here, and I had the best hair cut experience of my life, no exaggeration. I was treated like the King of Costa Mesa for 1 hour. It is most similar to the Sport clips franchises, but with way more character, extra perks, and less in your face corporate BS. This is my first yelp review, but I was so thrilled with my experience that I felt compelled to get the word out because they deserve to have a thriving business. It has a very local feel to it, you know for sure you are in Costa Mesa. Nothing fancy, brown walls, old shopping center but who cares. On the good stuff. I walked in and there were 4 other dudes in their 20's and 30's getting their hair cut. There was a big screen tv playing ESPN. And immediately they offer you A FREE ADULT BEVERAGE. This should be all you need to know about this place...and oh yeah they cut your hair. I had Norma as my hair cutter. She really knew what she was doing and clearly had a lot of experience. She was very nice and communicated with me clearly on how to cut my hair. She opted to use scissors over my whole head, instead of the quick and easy buzzers. I appreciated her extra efforts. She took about 40 minutes cutting my hair which was great because I was drinking beer and watching sports the whole time. It was just a rad place to relax after a long day of work. But my hair was exactly as I wanted, great length, even, clean around the edges and nicely texturized. Then, the best part: She MESSAGED MY NECK AND HEAD for about 5 minutes. It was glorious. After she washed my hair and did a good job on a styling. All this for 24 bucks which is more than I normally like to pay but WELL WELL worth it. Also, I was very happy to give Norma a generous tip. I can't imagine what went wrong for the people below with bad review, but I think if go here you will have a great experience as I did. read more