Best place! We've had so many bad experiences, not even funny. We've tried so many places in the past, only to have a mediocre job, at the same price, my son's hair will fall out of form and had terrible hair cuts. Until we stumbled across Central Barber Shop, there work is very meticulous, there is no wait. And my son hair cut now keeps its shape even weeks after he has had his hair cut. Our search is over, we will continue to frequent this establishment. Now my son and my husband have their hair cut at Centrl Barber Shop. read more

I went in for a slight trim and he completely cut my entire head down an inch I showed him a photo of Brad Pitt and came out looking like pee wee Herman he also cut my neck really bad and sprayed pepper spray on it would not recommend Boris it was the worst haircut I ever received read more

Central Barber Shop - My cut neck - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have received hot shaves all over the US and the shave I received from Central Barber Shop (middle chair - tall barber) was one of the very best, maybe even the best ever! Thank you!! read more

Have tried all four barbers at Central Barber Shop for beard trims. Finally settled on Ibragim as he has the best sense of what I want and is consistent in achieving it. Since I am bald, I can't vouch for the quality of haircuts in this shop. I will say, though, that while I've waited on Ibragim's chair to open up, I think the people leaving the shop after haircuts look really good. The vibe is interesting: the barbers are all Russian and speak to each other in Russian. There is usually Russian TV playing on all the monitors, a lot of time sports. No need to worry that you're being propagandized. I tried a few other barbers in Midtown Phoenix (usually way more expensive) and Central Barber Shop is the hands-down winner for value. read more

Decided to step up from years at Great Clips and now I can see that you get what you pay for! Central Barber Shop is simply the best. No matter who cuts your hair, it always is a great job. Love the straight razor shaves! read more

a great haircut everytime, I have been going here over 10 years everyone gets quality service. I would highly recommend Romans. best shop in the valley read more

I have previously visit this barbershop with a great experience, however today was the exception. My kid was diagnosed with autism and I think it was very unprofessional the way the barber today yelled at my son to sit still, when it was not endangering anything during his haircut. If it is not a kid friendly place they should make an ad to warn the clients about it. read more

Getting a haircut always gives me anxiety because you never know if you're going to walk out with a messed up cut. I came to Central Barbershop because it's a block away from my house and I sat in Ibragim's chair. He was patient, precise, and asked questions to make sure he understood how I wanted my cut. I can't remember the last time I had a barbershop that gave this quality of a cut and experience. Thanks again Ibragim! read more

Best place in town. Barbers are all incredibly nice. I'm never disappointed when I walk out of there.

I have tried many Barber shops in my life. Roman and his team lead the way in service and quality of work. I've been going there for 10yrs now and have moved twice. I will still drive cross town to get a cut and shave by Roman or Oksana. No doubt. read more

I have only sat on Roman's chair. I regularly receive haircuts and straight razor shaves. I've sent others to their business. Family owned with his wife at the next chair. I was in a wheelchair for 3 months; the concern, care and compassion from Roman was heartfelt. read more

Very unfriendly staff. While it started out being a great barbershop to visit the owners wife turned out to be a bit of a Karen. One day in particular she was just giving everyone in the store attitude. I decided at that point it was time to find a new barber. read more

Honestly, i thought it would be good for the "reputation" it had but the the fact that the barber didn't even know how to fade... let's not even talk about the sanitary perspective of this place and it's barber. Terrible. It was my 1st time here and it sure was the very last. If you want a real fade or any type of haircut try somewhere else other than this place. read more

Thank you for doing a wonderful job in cutting my husband's hair today around 3:30 4:00. He was the older gentleman who works all the time he told me how comfortable he was coming to your place and he will return. I also thank you for accommodating him while on a short work break. ​ read more

I have been trying to find a new barber for the past year, ever since my barber of 6 years quit to become a real estate agent. I have tried many shops in the area, and most weren't bad, they just weren't "the one". Yesterday, I gave this shop a try since it was on my way home from work... I walk in and the place is pretty run down, everything looks old, and falling apart. There's no customers, just two barbers completely captivated by their phone to notice me at all. I stand there for a few seconds before I say something to get their attention, and one of them finally looks up, and immediately just tells me to go to Boris, and immediately goes back to his phone. So I go to Boris, sit down, and give him a detailed explanation of how I want my hair cut: comb over, 1 on the side, but fade it up so the hair at the top by the part is longer than the bottom to match the other side like it is right now, tapered in the back, long tapered side burns, half an inch off the top... first thing Boris does is a 1 all the way to the top, no fade whatsoever. He goes on to not taper my side burns at all, gives me a hard part that I did not ask for, then takes at least 2 inches off the top, maybe even 3, thins my hair out like crazy in his attempt to control my hair (which isn't hard to control...), and then globs on a ton of gel... on top of all of this, this hair cut took 45 mins, way longer than any other hair cut I've had in the past year, and it costs $22! All in all, worst haircut I've ever had, I am honestly considering shaving my head because it's so bad. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs. read more

Central Barber Shop - how my hair is supposed to look - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

See all

Hands down best barber shop in Phoenix! My husbands been getting his cut/shave from Oksana for 5 years now! If she isn't available Roman is great too! The price isn't unreasonable for the service you receive. You have to pay a little more but you are treated 100x better than those run of the mill chain locations. Can't recommend this shop enough!!!!! read more

Best flattop haircut I have had in the last 3 year. I live in Houston and was on vacation in Phoenix and needed a haircut. With the help,of yelp I found this place and was not disappointed. read more

NOT reputable business. Keep playboys around as reading material for guests. Charged me for services I didn't ask for and didn't know I was paying for. I went in for a haircut, during my visit the gal trimming my hair also trimmed my beard and eye brows; she didn't ask so I assumed it was included. The haircut was good; no better or worse than camelback barbershop near bestbuy or a&d near 7th st and camelback. While paying I was charged extra for the beard and brow trim services. She WAS going to get a better tip, but changed my mind when I found that I was charged for that service. I don't plan to return here and one star only due to this shady practice. Otherwise it's an ok place for a cut, just be sure and tell them you don't want extra stuff if you're not planning to pay for it. My wife was waiting for me while I was getting my haircut and after we left, I found out that most of the magazines available for reading while you wait were playboys. In my opinion, a reputable business should NOT keep this type of material around. Then again, I wouldnt really consider this a reputable business. read more

I've been to many barber shops around Phoenix and have uncovered an odd trend. A majority of the shops are owned by Jewish Uzbek's. What do Uzbekistan and traditional barber shops have in common? I have no idea. But its strange, don't you think? When I first began to notice the trend, I would go to a new barber to see if they too were from Uzbekistan. I'd hear that accent and ask, "You from Uzbekistan?" "Yes", would almost always be the reply. Oddly, they wouldn't question how I knew this. If the Soviet Union were still around I'd be really worried. I even found an Uzbek during a RARE visit to Supercuts! Her husband who is also an Uzbek' works at the New York barber on Indian School @ 24th St! I can name six other Uzbek barber shops in town! It must be a cultural thing I'm assuming, but I've noticed most of the Uzbek barbers are not really friendly. They don't seem to smile or be chatty. Probably a by-product of the communist economy? That's not usually the case at Central Barber though. They've learned those social niceties that most Americans take for granted and expect. Always warm and welcoming and just the right amount of chit-chat. One of the best things about this shop is the built-in vacuum that's attached to the electric clippers. This greatly reduces the amount of hair left behind. They also clean you up with a warm towel and give this great neck massage at the end of your cut. Although the warm towel thing really sucks in the middle of the summer. Not sure about all of the barbers, but the owner Roman and Abraham give the best cuts. No appointments, but the wait is usually no more than 20 minutes max. read more

I was looking for babershops around the area since I don't have a dedicated barber at the moment. Did a quick search and found this shop. The experience I had here was OK, but not great. The employees were friendly, but the quality of the haircut I received was lacking. I asked for a "low skin fade" and what I got was a poor attempt. At one point the barber asked me to inspect his work and I asked him to blend better, and so he made a second and final attempt--the photos attached are the final result. The sides were blended poorly and the back of my head is uneven. You live, you learn. Definitely not my worst haircut, but I've learned to look elsewhere. read more

See all

I can't really recommend this barber shop. The people who run it are nice, but the quality of the barbers is very inconsistent. My first three times I had Roman and Oksana, who are great barbers. They both are very diligent and will get your hair looking good. However, the last two times I went I got Boris who's goal it seems is to get you out of his chair as soon as possible. Both times I got a very poor and uneven haircut, with my freshly cut hair looking like I had bed head. He also did not even offer to put product in my hair, something both Roman and Oksana do. Ultimately, you're taking a gamble between getting a very professional and well done haircut or a rush job that will make you wish you had just cut your own hair. read more

Always a pleasure coming to Roman. They always make sure my son and I are happy with the haircut read more

Central Barber Shop - The gentleman who cut my sons hair - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

See all

Great cut, only took like 15mins, and they were very friendly! They saw to me right away when I came in. Definitely recommend

Roman is the best barber in Phoenix. I enjoy the massage! He is very professional and he is so nice and he gives you lolipops! read more

Central Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Excellent service. Roman, the owner, is kind and friendly with reasonable prices. The only barber shop I frequent. read more

Female barber is good. Worth the wait. Better yet, make an appointment and get your cut from her and her only.

Awesome. One of my best experience in a barbershop. Had a good haircut here was awesome.

My first experience in a barbershop and it was so delightful. I'm a gal who has an undercut and didnt want to pay a fortune just for a touchup buzz. I'm sure it is not as common for a girl to just walk in. Boris treated me like a lady and so kind. Well definitely be coming back. read more

Central Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Roman does a great job on making even sides and is really fast. The problem is he cut my cheek during the shave for the night of my prom and ruined most of the experience. I'm pretty sure he still charged me the price of the shave as well, and gave me no discount. At least the massage and face oils were a good touch. Updated review: My cut is now a scar on my cheek, never again will I go here. read more

I came in here for a haircut and shave, before my wedding. They exceeded my expectations, great place to go, I would come here again no doubt about it. read more

Central Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Roman and Oksana you guys are awesome. Came to this barbershop after only going to 1 other barbershop in Phoenix for 14 years. Never had one bad haircut. Always very polite and professional. Will continue coming here. read more

Fantastic classic shop run by Russians with that magic old school touch! $20 for men's including straight razor neck shave & massager to finish you up feeling relaxed. No BS, no dudes with fancy mustaches, no waiting. read more

Oksana is an artist. Every man should get a straight razor shave from her. I have been back 4 times I'm addicted to the service read more

Central Barber Shop - Love this place - Barbers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good barber shop for sure, but not great. If you're looking for a very traditional barber shop experience, this is the one, go without hesitation, I'm sure they can do great flat tops and razor cuts with a weight line very well. I had trouble communicating with the barber who spoke broken English, and my eyebrows, wow, he used a #1 to trim them, I have dark thick hair and eyebrows and he trimmed them down to the skin, looks very unnatural. I may go back but probably not. Again, if your looking for a clean, traditional, razor cut haircut, these guys are pretty awesome. Unfortunately, it wasn't perfect for me. read more

Went to Central Barber shop today and Ibrahim was running the show alone. Due to vacation by the owners. Didn't matter he is a great barber I enjoyed his conversation. He kept the place clean, COVID clean. Never seemed rushed due to people waited. He is a true professional. I would highly recommend this place any day of the week read more

Now this is a true barber shop. I been coming coming here for years I been to a lot of other places but this place is worth the drive. As a black man I get crap for not going to a "black' shop but my experiences with those shops music blasting people trying to sell their mix tapes and people bringing their kids. This place is always clean not loud each barber is super nice I trust going in any chair. Wait times really never to long the barbers may take a little bit of a long time but always great jobs. As for the price feel it was super high back in the day but ever since other shops raise their prices this place stayed the same read more

Nice barber shop in the traditional style. The owner, Roman, told me that the shop had been there since 1935. Obviously period of the place. Good professional cut. Very well done. I will definitely be going back. read more

This is a great spot! I go bi weekly to get my cut by Roman, he's a great barber! He really gives the best cut I could ask for, but then goes the extra mile with the scalp massage and the neck/upper back massage. He cuts my hair exactly like I ask for it to be cut which isn't always an easy thing to get done lol. My fiancé has had his hair cut by Boris and Ibragim, he said Boris did a great job and pretty much mimicked everything I just said about Roman. However, Ibragim did not cut his hair how he wanted and he kept trying to explain to him what he wanted and he didn't understand him, my fiancé left a bit upset that day. But now he knows who should not cut his hair there. But I still give this place five stars because they deserve it, they work hard and really help me unwind while getting my hair cut every other week. read more

I was in town during the weekend visiting family. I'm currently a Marine and require a haircut every week. Came into this barbershop and was instantly helped. The fine gentleman who cut me gave me exactly what I requested and then some, all for a good price. I definitely recommend everyone visit! read more

Since moving into the uptown area about a year and a half ago, I have tried four different barbershops. After going to the central barbershop three times, I can confirm that they are far superior to anyone I have used in the area. I've always received a great cut with a lot of attention to detail every time I've been there. It doesn't look like one of the trendy cool barbershops in the neighborhood but the quality is far superior! read more