almost don't want everyone knowing this place is that good. My favorite hole in the wall cash only barbershop

Old dude spent maybe 5 minutes tops on my haircut and could've cared less. Go somewhere else.

Over these past months the opening time of 8AM seems to be very very soft. On more than 2 occassions, I left at 830 without a haircut after waiting since 745AM. Not sure what is going on. read more

Dick's International - Not open yet - Barbers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Haircut is only 20$ (before tip). Had a guy named Francisco . Very chill. Quiet. Simple. First time I'd gone here. Had to get a haircut in a rush because I was goin on a date and it was first thing in a Saturday morning. Made a risk going somewhere I'd never gone before. Showed the barber a picture of what I'd want it to be. Wait was about 30 minutes. Only 2 barbers. Decent haircut, with a nice single razor to clean the neck and around the ears. Lil hot towel action to warm the soul. Then had a electric massager that I'd never seen before. Went through both my shoulders and felt nice and relaxing. Haircut.... My expectations weren't super high. Thankfully. Overall, got a haircut. That's all I can say. Left my hair a little too long in the front. Went home and thinned it a tad, but overall, I'd say I'm thankful . That's why I give this a 4 and not 5 stars. My date said I looked better than my photos. Not a bad compliment if I might say so myself. read more

It's been years since I went to Dicks since I actually go to Ricks down the street. All I can say is the quality is still pretty good. I used to go to Dicks sometime 2014-2015 and what I've noticed is it really didn't change much other than the price. Quick details When it comes to quality it really depends on which barber you get. If you want to get a fairly fast and quick cut. It will be in the first chair you walk in and with an older gentleman. Thankfully I got my haircut from the gentleman working in the second chair and my haircut took about 45 minutes which is actually great. He took his time and looked to make sure every single detail of the 'styles' haircut was in check. I give him a 5/5 for attention to detail and quality. The cost of the haircut was $30 for styles (skin fade and thin out top). 2014 price was $20 to now $30 ($10 increase) which is pretty good. Interior is still the same. White walls, mirrors, wooden chairs and church ads in the front. When it comes to times and busy-ness. I came at 12:10pm and left at 12:55-1pm. And throughout the haircut it was fairly slow. All barbers were cutting hair but no one sitting waiting for a cut. I'm pretty sure it different during Mondays or Fridays and early times of 8am as well. All in all Dick Int, is a good barbershop for those who don't want to spend $50+ for a haircut, fine with going to a barbershop that does not do appointments, and is cash only. read more

Boy this place has gone downhill in the past year. I should have looked at all the photos here on Yelp, where everyone has short hair. I have longer hair and asked for a "trim." I said, twice, "cut off three quarters of an inch." Once in the chair, the barber made several quick snips that removed about 2-3 inches. I said, "This is not what I asked for!" He said, "What did you want?" I said, "Take off about three quarters of an inch." He said, "Oh!" like this was the first time he heard it. It will take 2-3 months for my hair to grow back. Worst! Haircut! Ever! Sheesh. I think they know how to do the 5 most popular haircuts and insist on giving you one of those, regardless of what you ask for. If you want a cheap, popular haircut, this might be your place. If you want a trim and don't want 2/3 of your hair removed, stay away. read more

You would be better off just cutting your own hair. This was my second time coming here and I should have learned my lesson the first time. Both times I had to go get my hair fixed at another shop afterwards. Save yourself the time and money. read more

Quality haircut in an old fashion barbershop at value pricing.. Definitely return coming read more

I come here every few years when my regular barber is out of town and each time I wonder why I bother coming back. I asked for a mid 2 fade and got a "2" without any sort of fade. He only did one pass with the clippers so you can imagine how many long hairs and patches there were. The cherry on top is that he raised my neckline 1/2" higher than normal and cut it in a straight line across that made the whole cut look worse than the most amateur Covid cuts. Additional minus points for having the mirror across the room so I couldn't see how bad the damage was until I got home. Housemate spent 1.5 hours afterwards to get me to a point where I could finally step out of the house again. Stop being cheap and go to a real barbershop! read more

Finally SF barbershops allowed to reopen! The prices have increased slightly since before COVID, but that's to be expected. Sorry I forgot to take a photo but I believe these are the current prices for a cut: Styles $21, regular $18, and seniors $17. Imo these are still very competitive prices when compared to others in the Bay. When I went on a Friday afternoon (9/25), there was no line (which is surprising if you've ever been here) so I assume most people are still unaware that they're open. I've been a customer for probably 10+ years now and the quality of the cuts have always been consistent. Usually the only "con" is having to wait as they don't operate on a reservation basis. But they're a great local barbershop and for the above prices you get a decent fade or trim, straight edge razor lineup, and a massage at the end via a handheld device lmao. Anyway come get a haircut before they get busy again. Wear your mask. And be sure to give em a nice tip! read more

I took my husband there for a haircut and a shave, because we had an event to attend the next day. Even though the haircut turned out decent, the shave was a disaster. I'm not convinced his barber has ever done this procedure before. He started by using the clipper machine on my husband's face for the reason I am still not sure of. Then he used a disposable two-blade razor, and the razor did not seem new. My husband said the blade felt dull. To make the matters worse, he was dragging that questionable razor against the grain as my husband winced with discomfort. I know I should have intervened right there and then, but I was telling myself that maybe I don't know enough about shaving. He barely used enough shaving cream. When he proceeded with the straight razor that may or may not have been properly sanitized. He did a very spotty job, as he missed a lot of areas on his face and neck. When they were done, my husbands face looked so ashy, as if someone used a gardening rake on it. The barber did not even offer an aftershave or a moisturizer. Not even a warm towel to soften his skin. I ended up re-doing his shave at home so that we could attend the event the next day. TL;DR: avoid the chair by the window. Questionable sanitation. Not thorough job. read more

First off, yes they are open. It was hard to find out if they are because they have close to no online presence. Great barbershop. Good price and good service. They're very considerate with regards to distancing and mask practices. They also have hand sanitizers available. Will come back again. read more

Been coming to Dick's for a while now. Family owned friendly barbershop. Cash only, you get more then you pay for. Fresh clean cuts, with a massage at the end. Try to come early, first come first serve. Always a line here, so have some time to wait. read more

It depends on the barber you get. There's one barber there I try to avoid (he has the chair at the front of the shop, typically). He doesn't do a thorough job, is sloppy around the top, and takes about 1/2 the time the other barbers do. Just avoid him at all costs (unless you're in a rush and don't care about what your haircut looks like), wait for one of the other barbers, and it's worth the cost. Or go to Rick's (2 blocks west). read more

Like damn, my grandma could give me a better bowl cut than this place. If you're from the Bay you want to support local barbers but I really wouldn't recommend this place. My "haircut" was finished in under ten minutes and was rushed out of the chair. I had to go to Pacifica and have it fixed and I wish I would have paid mind to all the bowl cut reviews I saw beforehand. read more

Left without haircut... If your hours are no longer what you have posted on the door, please change them. No biggie. But if you say 8am and aren't open at 830, then you're disrespecting your customer and my money goes down the road. A shame, because if they're open you get good service at good value. read more

Best barbers ever. I've been coming here for over 10 years and typically my weekly spot. They don't take appointments and is a more old school barber shop feel. Sometimes the wait can be long but it's not like they pump out identical cuts. They are truly all personalized, customized, and tailor made for the customer. They give you a nice clean old school razer shave with a massaging finish with warm towels. It's truly a great experience. I love you guys! See you soon. read more

I got a new look! http://www.yelp.com/biz/dicks-international-barber-san-francisco#hrid:wt6eL77ypcl3C3IaepTYqQ/query:Dick's%20international%20hair%20cutting%20barber But, without gel, I look like a frightened cat. Or, a frightened monkey actually. You don't know how I disappointed when I open my eyes right after. Well,.... I always close my eyes when I'm getting my hair cut. I don't sleep, just close my eyes, donno why I do. I don't care so much about my hair style anymore because..... I pretty much get almost same style no matter who and how much i pay. So, I came here on Sunday. Rick's was closed. Easy Sunday afternoon. I was #-2. Checking Playboy and Penthouse Magazines! FXXX YES!!! The barber was a young guy. I have seen him but he has never cut my hair yet. 1st time but no worry. I was OK. When my turn came, I just said, "Short." It took him a while because it was 1st time for him too. But when I opened my eyes, I saw a frightened cat in the mirror. I should have said TRIM but it was too late. I think he knew I didn't like it. I didn't say anything. He said nothing. It's $12 for regular cut + shaving neck + little massage. I handed him a $20 bill and said, "Give me 5 bucks back." He said, " Thank You!" He looked happy. I came home feeling down a bit, took a quick shower, went to my GF house. When she saw my hair, she said, "OMFG! You look like a frightened cat. But Hey, i got a idea." She gave me hair mousse and said, " Hey! it's not that bad. It looks pretty good!" So I look like a Asian version of Don King...you know, like an "Asian Afro" (according to the GF) instead of a scared cat. I didn't really think that's good or bad. But, So far, I'm getting compliments from my office mates and friends. So, I gave 5 star for the new hair cut only 12 bucks! I don't like to use gel every morning but what the hell? I gotto use to it. Porcupine. I look like a porcupine every morning right after I put gel in my hair. read more

Great cut! For the price it really can't be beat. Got a shave as well and the attention to detail is there. Clearly an experienced business. Will return! read more

I don't know how this place has so many high reviews. I'll start with the good qualities about this place. They are one of the cheapest places in SF charging around 22 for a fade, and cut pretty quickly (15-20 mins). They also only do walk-ins, so keep that in mind. Average wait time is 35 mins on weekends. The cons, they've messed up my hair at least 3 times. I still kept coming back because sometimes they do a really good job. So overall this place is a hit or miss depending on your barber. The younger man will do a better job, but everyone wants him so the wait is even longer. The older man will do a bad job and show attitude. read more

It said open. We came and unfortunately you were close.. hope that everything is ok with guys we need you! read more

Dick's International - Barbers Near Me - San Francisco, California

old man over there doesn't know what a low taper is or just doesn't care. seems to be the ladder. he spent like 10 minutes on the entire cut and didn't even give me a mirror to see. probably because he knew it was trash. If you're a younger guy, go with some of the younger guys in there. the older guys cant or dont give a crap anymore. read more

Best barber in San Francisco!!!!!!! It doesn't matter which barber cuts your hair st this place, they are all super skilled barbers with superior hair cutting skills. read more

I went in for a straight edge head shave and a beard trim during lunch. There was three guys working, they moved quickly. My guy was great. I left looking good enough to leave a review. read more

This barbershop is cool for older people that like basic cuts and scissor cuts. Like clipper cuts (#2 on sides and half a inch off top). This barber shop is good for like shaving the entire head clean. Basic haircuts you know. No designs, no comb overs. No lineups. No fades. No tapers All of the Barbers here, the four of them, cannot fade or taper correctly. A correct fade has NO visible lines. I've been coming here on and off for about 10 years. Since high school. Dicks barbershop is my go to Emergency barber shop. When Fresh Cuts or Black and Gold are fully booked. Usually Dick's gives me bloody/crooked lineups or fades with lines. Ugh Yes, the barbers are fast. But quality of haircuts is unsatisfactory. They need to raise the price of haircuts and stop doing cheap walk ins. Cheap haircuts aren't good and Good haircuts aren't cheap. In order to appeal to younger customers, they NEED to raise the price and take appointments. For serious customers that don't have time to wait an hour for a haircut. I also hate when they "take lunch" at random times. You drive there and they say "oh we're taking lunch" What a big headache. Ricks is the same too down the street. Good for old people with lots of time to wait read more

I've been on a quest for the last year to find a barber who worth their Keep. Time and Time again, the popular spots butchered me up. When I need a hair cut, I need a hair cut. Some places hide their mediocre skills with vegan salads and La Croix in the fridge Then, I found Dick's... An Old School no thrills Barbershop. This has been the only place in the City that hasn't butchered my weird shaped head. The young guy in that back is hella fresh with the clippers and the attention to detail is clutch. I feel guilty cheating on my hometown barber with Dick's (pun intended). The price is phenomenal and the you are getting more that what you pay for. I pretty much defaulted to tipping almost the difference that the overpriced hipster places charge. You should too! read more

The media and the metrosexual universe wants men to believe they need to pay $50+- to have their hair styled / cut. Thank god for a reality check like Dick's International Barber! Friggen love this place its like going back in time, okay maybe its more like Manila back in time but that still works for me. No pretense at all here and if nothing else this is a Barber Shop for Men got to love that! Okay gay man here so not really sure what to do with the Playboy, Penthouse or even the Auto Magazines but what the heck it is a great reason to explore the hetro world. As for the cut its a basic bring out the clippers and scissors sort of cut but the guys really pay attention to what they do. Plus you get a real shave and neck / shoulder massage. For the Price currently at $12- its a steal and will continue being a great value / experience even if the price goes up a bit more. For a mans hair cut this is the place! read more

We had family portraits scheduled for later in the week and I went to Sunset Barbers to get my 5yo son a haircut but there was a 2 hour wait. We were in a pinch so I went to Dick's Int'l based on the reviews. I showed this guy three different pictures, two of which were actual pics of my kid after his last haircut. He said okay and then basically closed his eyes and wished for the best. He butchered the kid. Now my wife hates me, my kid looks like Lloyd from Dumb n Dumber, and I can't even get my own haircut because we're no longer allowed to even talk about haircuts in our house. I can't even say the word "haircut" without my wife calling a divorce lawyer. I tried to convince her that it wasn't that bad, but eventually had to admit to her and to myself that this was a horrible haircut. Next time I'll wait the 2 hours at Sunset Barbers. Who knew that one horrible haircut could ruin your life? I'm sorry, son. read more

Walked in, asked for a face and head razor shave. The barber took clippers and ran them over my face and head quite briskly, like he was in a hurry. Afterward, he took the draped cloth away to let me out of the chair. I explained again that I wanted a razor shave for my face and head. So, he put the apron back in and proceeded. However, he was using what looked like a disposable razor, and he raced over my head and face. When he finished and asked if I wanted aftershave, I declined. I just wanted to get out of there, so I paid and left. As I walked, I ran my hands over my head and face, and I could feel rows and tufts of hair that had been entirely missed. I checked my watch, and I saw that I'd been in there only 20 minutes. Being quick is one thing, but this felt like a rushed job that left me in pain and irritated that I'd need to finish the job myself. read more

I work in SF and in Portland, and was in need of a haircut while I was staying at my apartment in SF. Loved the service and the haircut here. The barbers know what they're doing and I was very happy with my haircut here. Love the little spots, much better than any of the Vietnamese places that cut hair but haven't been trained, or any chain hair place. read more

Solid barbershop for all the young bucks out there. Hard to find a place in the city with this combination of quality and price ($17). They were closed for 7 months to retrofit their building for earthquake safety, but they just opened up shop again earlier this month. read more

I wanted to go with you friends for a haircut but The place seems close.. here it says open

After my barber of over ten years died about a year ago I've received a series of haircuts that have ranged from "meh" to "Damn, you gave me a haircut like I just stole your bike!" Needless to say I have been less than impressed and have yet to truly put my trust in a new barber. I have several prerequisites in a barber: 1) They should be cheap. I get haircuts fairly regularly and I'm really not stoked on having to shell out more than $20 a pop. Add to that the fact that I'm half Chinese and that's all you really need to know. 2) They should be fairly quick. I don't have what I consider to be a terribly complex haircut. A pair of clippers in the hands of a trained professional should take no longer than 20 minutes. (Although cutting hair is harder than you think. I recently gave The Kid a haircut and let's just say I have a newfound respect for inventions like the Flobie.) I don't want to be fussed with and for God's sake don't try to style my hair at the end because you're just going to make me look like a douchebag. 3) Don't make me look like a douchebag. Fulfilling #1 is easy enough but #2 and #3, well, not so much. Dick's is in my neighborhood and since my past experiences have significantly lowered my expectations I felt as if I had nothing to lose. The shop itself is unassuming with just the right amount of grunge to give it character without making it seem grubby. The chairs provided for waiting are large and comfortable and the selection of magazines cover a range of interests from cycling and gardening to titties and gaping genitalia. I sat in the chair and after a brief discussion of what I wanted the dude just started cutting. With minimal direction from me and absolutely no chit chat the hair cutting portion was done in about ten minutes. CHA-CHING! Warm cream and a straight razor were used to clean up the sides and back. Personally, this is one of the best feeling things another man can do to me and it's a practice even my old barber abandoned long ago. Bonus! However, at the end he pulled out this vibrating contraption that I had only seen in "Magnum Force" when Dirty Harry is in that skeezy massage parlor. "Oh shit! He's not going to give me a handjob is he?" I thought to myself. When he attached it to his hand I was hoping he was going to club me in the back of the head with it but instead gave me a rather unenthusiastic thirty second neck and shoulder massage with the vibrating massager set to "Shake the FUCK out of this fool." All homophobia aside, although I thought this was a nice touch I found it kind of gratuitous and awkward. So despite the bit of weirdness at the end I think Dick's might be my new spot. And all this wrapped up in a nice $11 package. Score! read more

The first rule at Dick's International: don't talk about Dick's International. Rule #2: Don't be a little bitch 3. Wait your turn while skimming that arbiter of taste, Hustler Magazine 4. When it's your turn, approach the chair like a fucking man 5. Tell the barber what you want 6. Chill and let the dude work 7. Pay the man, cash money 8. Exit and put sunglasses on *If you end up with a bad haircut, you only have yourself to blame* Nota bene: Bumble and Bumble products are NOT used here read more

Here's the deal -- In retribution for many years of mullet-wearing, my strategic follicle reserves have been depleted. Rather than compensate, I prefer to go the trimmer route -- #1 all, around please. I could practically do it myself if I had more flexibility. Despite the odd name -- I thought Dick's International was the name of a catalog my roomate Jim used to get, with a lot of guys wearing fishnet tanktops -- this is the best neighborhood barber, although the older guy seems not like me. Can't say why. Maybe he should spend more time with the porn they have here hidden amongst the issues Outside and National Geographic Travel. 10 mins for a cut, tops. It's all business. No chit chatty yaddayadayada. Plus watchiung yourself in the mirror while someone cuts your hair ad you talk to them just feels weird. That 10 mins includes the hot cream shave with a straight razor, and the straight-outta-the-50s massage with the hand sander. Plus all the Energy 97.5 (or whatever it is) you can stand while you wait. Going at lunch can be tricky -- they take an hour at 1230ish, but that's a moving target. You've been warned. $11, plus .25 for the meter. Plus tip, you cheap bastard. read more

What I really want it just a haircut. Nothing special, nothing spectacular nothing Rick James would want. Take out the clippers and start buzzing and I'm happy. This is what I get here. It's fast, it's simple and it's cheap. What do I mean by cheap? Down the street at Supercuts it's $15 for a 30 minute wait and a crappy haircut. Here it's only $11. Yes only $11. I couldn't believe it at first. Now if you are looking for a perm, soul gel or highlighting this isn't for you. Go to Queen Latifah's Beauty Shop. Here you're going to find yard sale chairs to sit on, men's magazines including Playboy on the rack and two of the coolest Filipino barbers around. Since there's two you have to be aware that they do close up shop for 30 minutes for lunch. Can you blame them..a man's gotta eat. But I'll wait out just to get a cut here..and so should you. read more

If you are value-conscious, this is a great place to get bang for your buck. Price is great and they are error free. Sometimes there's a line, but they are quick and efficient. $12 cut + $5 tip = $17. Change for a $20 and you can go get a cup of coffee at the Geary coffee shop of your choosing. Helpful tip: If you go between noon and 2pm, call ahead so you don't catch them as they're headed to lunch. read more

Someone reading my reviews might get the impression that all I do is get drunk and eat asian food. UNTRUE. Sometimes I get a haircut too. This place gets the award for most culturally unaware business name in SF. But what do you expect?? They're filipino! I kid because I love. Really. Dick's offers a decent haircut at a low low, rock bottom, going out of business kind of a price. The dude even gives you a mini massage with one of those old school vibrating shoulder thingies at the end. NOW THATS SERVICE!! Warning: Don't bring the kids, unless you've already introduced them to the magical world of soft-core pornography. read more

First off, as someone who runs a small business and is a service provider myself, I appreciate the time anyone takes to walk through our doors for any reason. I wasted two hours of my time. Walked in and there were four people ahead of me. Instead of letting us know it was going to be a few minutes or making an effort to get the haircuts done one barber actually took off and the other one walked in and took another twenty minutes to get to his chair. No one wanted to get their hair cut by that barber so I damn sure wasn't going to. After an hour wait and not a word to me and still waiting with two people ahead of me, it looked like I would either have to get my haircut by the barber no one wanted or wait for who knows how long( the other barber people were waiting for was still not back). I'll never go back and I'll related experience to anyone who asks me about a barber shop. If you provide a service you should appreciate your customers and respect their time. These dudes don't do either. read more

Had a great haircut. Eddy cut my hair and it was exactly how I wanted it. I was going to the same guy to cut my hair for 20 years. He retired so had to find a new place. I walked by this place everyday for 20 years but never came in. So glad I did. I will be coming in for a haircut again read more