Professionals, good communication, and good music. I'd recommend the chair at the far end of the…read moreRoom.. it's comfy and has good lighting.

Great haircut, great atmosphere, great beers. What else can you ask for?! Very happy and will…read moredefinitely return.

Nick Swope did an amazing job with my son's haircut. He was so excited on the way home smiling from…read moreear to ear. One glance at a photo and he did even better! Awesome attitude! We will be back!

Bad review for Nick at Derby City Chop Shop:…read more I've been going to Derby City Chop Shop for a while and usually work with Patrik, who has always been great. Today I called because the online booking system was not working for me, and I was trying to make an appointment. Nick answered the phone and immediately acted annoyed that I even called. Instead of helping, he told me my phone was "the only phone in the world" not working and basically blamed me for the issue. When I asked if there was another way to schedule an appointment, he cut me off and said, "Listen buddy, I don't have time for this right now. Can you come in in 15 minutes or not?" The entire conversation was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional from start to finish. I even had to ask multiple times just to get his name because he refused to give it at first. I can honestly say after that interaction, I would never let Nick anywhere near my hair with a pair of scissors. Customer service like that is unacceptable, especially for someone representing a business people are supposed to feel comfortable walking into.

I wanted to try this shop because they provide all the services number one my first complaint is…read moretheir website doesn't give you the opportunity to book a haircut and a face shave on the same ticket that's where you get your confusion number two the guy that cut my hair was trying too hard to be cute too hard to be hip. I'm happier than he is and I'm 69 years old oh well I'll go back to my favorite Derby City Waffles, LLC.

Today was my first time getting a haircut at Handsome Fellows. Brandon did my haircut and beard…read moreoverhaul. I can say with complete confidence that it looks great. Having longer hair, I'm always nervous getting it cut which is why I rarely get it done. I'll be back on a regular schedule to keep it just like it looks right now. I made an appointment and was in the chair early. Great service and great hair/beard cut.

Needed a quick fade no appointments just walked in at the freshest cut in the Ville. You can't beat…read morethem good environment to. New shop before the party's

The Barbershop! Simply put is one of the more professional establishments I have had the pleasure…read moreof going to. The shop is run by Mr. Whiteside who is a real cool guy. All of the barbers are cool and respectful. They cut hair of all people. My barber is in the back his name is Keith Beasley and he is one of the best barbers in the city, he and the another master barber Vegas are awesome. It takes a lot to cut my hair with the way that it grows. If you don't cut it right it will look patchy and they have been on it since the first time I went there! They are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! If your in need of a new barber stop in and see my guys!

My wife got me a gift card to try this barber out, and I am glad she did! Came in for a haircut and…read morebeard trim. Whole experience was about 1 hr 15 min. From the nice atmosphere to the hot towels, essential oils, after shave, head massage, and the straight razor shave. If you truly want to have an "elevated barber" experience, go here!

From the owner: At Elevated, it is our mission to provide the ultimate luxury barbershop experience. With skilled…read morebarbers and a welcoming atmosphere, you can always expect to leave here feeling refreshed and looking your best!

Adal is the absolute best..... we have followed him from 2 other shops now. I have taken my son to…read moreother places and he always ends up with what looks like a pineapple on his head. In my opinion there is no one else that can cut like Adal.

Benny gave my sweetheart a hot shave. It was a surprise just for the heck of it and he was so…read morepleased! I love the idea of this old fashioned style service that not a lot of places offer. Shop is super cute and conveniently located. Thanks Benny!

Full disclosure: My partner is a barber at this shop but I still want to tell you why you should…read morevisit. This cozy barber shop, located at the corner of Oak and Swan Street (hence the name), is a must-visit. The shop is part of a community of local businesses in one building- at the back is a coffee shop with a glorious patio, and up the stairs is a quaint yoga studio. My partner (Cody) has made the point to ensure the barber shop is a welcoming and safe space for any of his clients. He is part of the Strands for Trans community and caters to a diverse range of clientele from all different walks of life (and all types of hairstyles.) He's magic with clippers, shears, and a straight razor, and won't let you leave the chair until you are filled to the brim with confidence and are happy with your cut, shave, or beard trim. Find examples of his work and the link to book an appointment on Instagram (@cody_cuts_hair.) He's also quite the conversationalist which makes your time in the chair a delight, and you often get to see our sweet pup, Blueberry, who has become a shop staple. Consider visiting for your next trim!

greg and cody are amazing. cody was my regular barber when i lived in louisville. he made me feel…read moreso comfy as a nonbinary human. it is such a safe space and so reasonably priced for the service you get. def pick yourself up some goldie products from cody while you are there you wont regret it. make an appointment. do it

We are new to Louisville and barber did a great job communicating with my 16 year old grandson, who…read moreis quite shy. Made him feel comfortable, we found our new barber!

First time being at this shop, new in town, moms told me they were good, i don't trust to many…read morepeople in my head. However Brandon gave me a short taper fade and cleaned my beard up. Long story short i found my new barber! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a GREAT AFFORDABLE CUT! Vibe in there is very inviting as well, cool staff feels like a family, good conversation, and great music.

High-quality service, friendly folks. I've been coming here for a few years now. They have an…read moreexcellent team and an inclusive space. Love the warm, inviting location (and the option to sip a drink from their beer / seltzer / NA selection). Once a month I come here and see Benny, who is a great person with a sharp eye and an experienced hand. I always leave happy with my dapper cut. Highly recommend!

Have you ever noticed that sometimes a professional you've hired--an electrician, a plumber, a…read morewindow installer--has a discerning eye for detail so keen that they catch and correct things you not only wouldn't have thought of but they account for things you might have never noticed if you weren't paying special attention to them? When this happens to me--and it is a rarity--I fills me with a sense of relief. Usually, in every transaction or business dealing I constantly have to check and verify that people have done what they were supposed to... did the Taco Bell cashier forget my nachos? Did my lawyer send me the right forms? It is exhausting! I relish being in the hands of a practiced professional who cares about their work. For me, I'd wager there are few bigger perfectionists in the trade than Benny. He's as good as it gets.

Update: I definitely did not mean to drop this entire rating. I thought it would update my 5 star…read morerating I gave when I first saw Anna. A hurried schedule between two people does not warrant a 3 star drop at all. I apologize for this. Anna does amazing work. I did not realize Yelp would ditch my entire 5 star review on 18/8's phenomenal work. The following was a one-time experience during a busy week. It should not reflect on the business as a while. Therefore I updated my rating as I thought it would average them out. Completely my fault. I had a client dinner at 7 and wanted a cut. They had a 4 and 6:30 with the girl I wanted. I asked for the 4, but i mentioned, I would call if by some crazy scenario my afternoon photo shoot went wrong. They are "too busy for last minute cancellations" Seriously? I wasn't cancelling just giving a remote possibility to be rather up front. Obviously can't do 6:30 appt with a 7pm client dinner. He can cancel on me any time. He is my "client" As an update. I made it to my 3:45 hair appointment with another salon. I would have gladly given a credit card for a missed appointment. Because I do understand time is money. But I don't see that being an issue in the future.

I've tried three different stylist from this place because I really like the vibe and customer…read moreservice. Unfortunately, this is the second time in a row my hair has been cut insanely short. Every reference photo I showed the top came at the eyebrow or just below it. After my cut, my hair is at least an inch and a half above my eyebrow. I came in looking for a textured fringe and left with Forrest Gump. I'd post the picture but it's actually way too embarrassing.