***Disclaimer: This is a 5 Star review that I very ambitiously started writing on my computer, rather than my phone, after hitting some Sativa...and then forgot about for a month. You can skip to the end*** Ok.... So, I want to start this review off by saying that anyone who takes their shape-up or general presentation seriously is well familiar with the nerve-racking experience of a "first" appointment, regardless of race or gender, and especially if you've been scarred by the infamously strenuous and unaffordable vanity of South Florida, and specifically Miami, where a 3 day old haircut is basically "wolfin", even for the working class playa, trying to look fresh in the basic "me too" car with the illegal tints cracked just low enough for onlookers to see the "fresh tape" and the shiny forehead poking out over the top. (IYKYK) I mean...anyone who gets their hair cut / done more than twice a year has walked into a barbershop or hair salon for the first time, with some pressing appointment or obligation on the imminent horizon, and possibly their last $40 dollars on their debit card, or even worse, folded tightly in their wallet or purse, the exact same way that their momma or legal guardian handed it to them, after a heavy sigh, a brief hug, and possibly some sarcastic commentary that you really aren't in the position to respond to in any way because, well...nobody else really believes in you enough to lend you $40 for a haircut that only lasts 7 days (If that sounded personal...it's because it is) ANYWAYS....at the time of this experience, I had just moved to a tiny mountain town in New Mexico less than a week before, from my beloved but inhospitable Florida, for a litany of what I think are valid and mature reasons, ranging from the socioeconomic, the spiritual, and of course...matters of the heart, which I'm actually biting my nails about at time of writing (sigh, at least I know where to get a fresh one though, right?) So, after driving the substantial but free flowing 2 hours to ABQ, and immediately heading to the nail salon my gf has been OMG-ing about all week, so she can of course get fierce for her dear friend's big bday bash later that evening...with of course zero outside indication that I've kinda been clenching the whole time, because the Miami boy in me is not only feeling insecure about going over a week without  "getting fresh", but is feeling doubly guilty about the pretentious assumptions that have kept me from making the 20 minute drive "into town", where there are three reasonably rated barbershops on both Google and Yelp. ("Why didn't you just put on your big boy pants and...... ********* 6 weeks later ********** This is a dope ass shop with an effiecient linear floorplan and generous seating for waiting clients, well decorated and easy to pass the time with the screens and tunes bumpin. I've been back a couple times to get fresh and always sit down with DeetheBarber, but Steven the DBZ head is a cool kat and laces his clients up too. The owner has is own booth way in the back, and answers the phone like Thanos: "FADE GODS" (thats how you'll be feelin when you walk out too ) I'll be back yall! ‍ read more

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This place is great the barber did a great job got a great fade haircut I found my new barber thank you

DO NOT come here, They are not the Fade gods, they did not follow my instructions, I asked for a low taper, and 2 inches off the top, they pushed my faded to my forehead , and cut 3 feet niches instead of 2, this is not what I asked for, I really don't recommend coming. read more

I went to this place during COVID and half of the staff were wearing masks. As folks came in, the place got crowded and the staff didn't do anything to ensure social distancing or mask compliance. My barber was nice (and did wear a mask) but when I left I realized that my lineup was very uneven; so much, that I got an eyebrow pencil to fill it in while it grew back. The barber all the way in the back (who I assume was the owner) stayed pretty busy during my time there. This was a neighborhood shop so I was initially excited to come in. But given my sanitation concerns and my lopsided cut, I won't be going back. read more

My daughter told me about this place. She showed me some really cool pictures of fades that these guys do from her Instagram. They seriously are Fade Gods because they could compete with any of the best in the city and come out on top. A lot of times you walk into a barber shop and you are looking at the employees hair and wondering if they can do what you are wanting. Every guy in this place had amazing looking hair so I knew they were good. I have a three year old who usually does amazing getting haircuts except for today! Today he decided to cry the entire time. I'm not sure how he did it, but our barber was still able to do an amazing job on him. His hair looks really sharp. read more

Fade Gods - Barbers Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Only one barber when I arrived so there was somewhat of a wait. Once in the chair it was all good. Very clean efficient cut. Im very happy with the results. Recently moved from the bay area and believe I have found my Albuquerque barber read more

These guys are ROCKSTARS! I've finally found a place that gave me what I was asking for in a high fade hair cut. They were friendly, welcoming and the conversation was good. I highly recommend you give them a shot. read more

Very unfortunate that this would happen, but I contacted this barber today (Monday) and the guy had answered and told me they were open and said to come on down and they would take care of me and upon arrival, 2 customers were standing outside as well and said that they talked to the same guy and said their other two barbers were just picking up lunch and would be back in ten minutes. After 50 mins passed and being BLOCKED by the owner of the barbershop I had another guy who ended up showing up who had a scheduled appt call that same number and the guy answered and as soon as he said that we were waiting outside waiting for the two barbers that were coming back from "Lunch" he quickly hung up the phone on him and blocked him. And coming from California and knowing what proper, top notch customer service is like. This place is a joke, well at least the owner of the shop. Im sure they cut hair mediocre but to treat any potential and Returning clients like that is just pathetic. Honesty is key and clearly this business does not follow that guide lines, so anyone on the NE side who resides or visits the area.... don't waste you time with people who do not truly care for the customer read more