2 Guys, 1 Cut…read more Out-of-towner was in need of a hair cut and saw the barber pole at Broken Blades Barbershop. Walked over, but Seth was booked well in advance. So he suggested Lucas at The Den Barbershop. Hell, Seth found the shop on my phone and even helped me book a same-day appointment with his buddy Lucas. (Note: Anyone business owner that eagerly recommends others, even their competitors, is a good person in my book. Be sure to look up Broken Blades next to Starbucks!) I arrived and played with the house dog a few minutes before my appointment. Lucas sat me down and asked what I was looking for. Mainly I just gripped about all the hair I'm losing cause I'm getting old and after poking at my head a little bit, he said, "I can make this look like you're not losing all that hair." (My internal reaction: "Huh?! How??"). But since Seth recommended him so highly, I just told him to go for it. Since he saw me watching one of the television screens in the shop, I think he purposely turned my seat so I faced it and he did his work. When he was done, he turned me back to the mirror and I was speechless. I was honestly speechless because I haven't gotten as good of a haircut like this in the last ten years. Highly recommended Seth at Broken Blades and Lucas at The Den Barbershop!!

Great dudes..... Great cut..... all in a relaxing environment. This is the spot if you are…read morelooking for those three.

Great place for a haircut! I got exactly what I requested and all the guys there are awesome…read more Definitely going back.

Scott Young is an absolute blessing to society. The man's been cutting my hair for 15 years. He…read moretakes the time to get know people and show up with attentiveness and artistry. This is a $1000 rated haircut for a bargain price. Thank you for all you do Scott Young.

Best barbershop in South OC! Been coming to the shop for years! Seth went above n beyond to fit my…read morehaircut in each week!

Broken Blades Barbershop is hands down the best barbershop in South Orange County. Since moving…read moreback to the area, I've trusted Seth--head barber and true Viking craftsman--with every change I've made to my beard, and that's saying something. Over the years, we've tried at least three different styles, and every time, Seth takes the time to talk it through--asking the right questions, weighing the pros and cons, and then executing it with precision. He's not just cutting hair--he's sculpting. Professional, punctual, and genuinely easy to talk to, Seth brings both skill and solid conversation to the chair. You're not just getting a cut or beard trim--you're getting a full experience that's tailored, clean, and consistent. If you're looking for a barber who actually listens, delivers clean fades, sharp lines, and understands beard design better than most, this is the spot. Broken Blades isn't just a barbershop--it's a community hub with style, character, and a whole lot of edge. Whether you're in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, or San Clemente, make the trip. Your beard will thank you.

Got a great haircut here from Alex R. He's a skilled barber who pays attention to the details, and…read morehe's a very personable gentleman to chat with during the visit. The ocean view location near Dana Point Harbor is a decided plus. Overall, a great experience and a sharp cut. I'll definitely be back.

ALEX IS THE BEST!!! Prior to him I went to the same person for a decade. I was in the area and…read moreneeded a haircut and on the first shot he nailed it! Highly recommended !

I've always gone to a local corner cheap haircut place, getting the random barber or stylist. With…read moremy daughter getting married, I thought I should get a haircut that looks better. I'm not sure what style I wanted, so I let my hair grow for 3 plus months with plans of going to Hammer and Nails. I met Mike, the owner, at an event at his place. I was impressed with the concept of a place focused on guys and doing it with style and quality. Fast forward 4 months later, it was the first time I spent over $25 bucks on a haircut. Also, my wife convinced me to get a pedicure that I never had before. My hair stylist was Roya. She knew exactly what to do with my hair. I was very pleased with Roya and the entire experience. In fact, I already booked my next haircut with Roya. The pedicure was good also. Having your feet and legs massaged was a cool experience. This is a great place for guys to get a great haircut, watch sports, and have a beer. I Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a new grooming place for guys. You won't be disappointed!

This review is not for the haircut (I go to Alicia and she always does a great job) but for the…read morebooking process. I made an appointment a 6:00 PM appointment for yesterday, to see Alicia before she leaves on a trip. I went through the website, chose my time, selected my stylist, doubled checked everything, and hit confirm/send/whatever button finalizes the transaction. An email confirming this arrived soon after. I put it in my calendar. All done, right? Apparently not. After driving 30 min to get here I was informed I did not have an appointment. I explained exactly what I did and was then gobsmacked to hear that after I book an appointment online the email I got has a code in it that I then need to enter online in order to REALLY confirm the time slot. Then, after that's done you apparently get 2 more confirmations before your appointment. You'd think this is scheduling surgery or something. This has got to be the most inane, idiotic approach to scheduling I have ever seen. Everywhere else on the planet, when you hit CONFIRM, that's that. You're in. Why am I, the customer, who made an appointment, being asked to do so much work just to keep it? But what if I don't show up, you're asking? H&N has my CC on file, so if the policy is you get charged if you don't show up, and I've acknowledged that somewhere on their site or by simply booking the appt, then that's on ME. Luckily, Alicia was able to get me in after first agreeing the stay late, but then her last appt canceled so I got in sooner. But if I had driven all that way just to be told my appt I definitely booked wasn't going to happen for a WEEK... this review would've had a harsher tone. I'm not jumping through a series of hoops to keep an appt I made and if that's going to be the policy here in perpetuity then I'll spend my money elsewhere.

2 stars because the first haircut I got from Gina was fine. The problem came from the second…read morehaircut I got from her, and then what followed. My hair was roughly 5"+ when I went to get it cut. I go to Gina again and ask for the same thing as last time: shortened and blended, a very simple haircut. And it looked fine when she gelled it before I left. However, when I washed it out I realized the top was significantly longer than the sides. You ever see that 1991 kids movie Rock-a-Doodle? That's what I got. I was very uncomfortable with it, so a couple days after I texted her about my concerns and ask if she could shorten the top to look blended with the sides like I had asked. She agreed on a date to come in, but cancels the day of in favor of another client. We reschedule, and she cancels the day of yet again. This is what happened next via text message: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GINA: Very sorry, but can't make it to work today. I was supposed to of moved yesterday, but my apartment wasn't available. So moving today. ME: Okay. When is it possible? ME: Friday? GINA: No, next week. Monday Tues or Wednesday. ME: Alright let's do Monday asap GINA: why do you want a redo haircut. Because I didnt cut enough on top? ME: Yes, because it's not blended at all. The sides are buzzed and the top is very long. It's okay with gel, but looks strange without GINA (buckle up...): If you didn't like your haircut, go somewhere else. And don't take six months to get a haircut and expect a perfect cut. I should of charged you more. ME: Are you kidding me? It looks terrible without gel and is an easy fix. Are you seriously not going to fix it? GINA: No, go somewhere else. ME: Lol sure. Good luck with your rent. GINA: With people like you doesn't pay my rent. I have clients that pay me rent for the month! Go to Supercuts or Sport Clips. ME: Angry? You did a poor job this time. Last time was good, but you need to learn to accept constructive criticism without lashing out. It's unprofessional. GINA: Then go somewhere else!! Asap ME: I already said I am. I think this text conversation will be my yelp review GINA: Ohh so scared! GINA: And I will respond, too! GINA: And please I need a bad review on Groupon, too! ME: It's a hack job, and your childish response makes it more comedy than critical at this point. But your response will tell me that I got to you. Maybe you'll cool off and learn from this. GINA: I have the right to refuse a service. Goodbye. ME: Oh my god I already said I'm going somewhere else. But if your refusing service makes you feel better then go for it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So if a client is uncomfortable with their cut, and requests a quick adjustment to what they asked for, Gina will tell them to never come back? Sadly, yes in my experience. Instead of listening to her client, or simply wanting to help resolve a concern like a professional adult (which would have taken literally 5 minutes), she chose to lash out completely unprovoked like an embarrassing child. Maybe it's because I used the word "strange"? Because that's when her temper tantrum began. This is not how a reasonable well adjusted adult responds, much less a professional. This review isn't intended to rate her haircutting ability. She seems okay enough at that. This is intended to illustrate Gina's character regarding the way she handles herself as a professional, and how she handles her client's concerns when they arise. It was unprofessional, childish, shameful, and embarrassing. And (now) it's rather humorous since my wife just buzzed that choppy disaster off of my head. Oh well, I guess not all those who are an adult behave like an adult. *** IF THIS REVIEW IS FILTERED, I WILL HAPPILY EDIT/RESUBMIT TO REMOVE ANY OFFENDING PORTION AND COMPLY WITH ANY OF YELP'S POLICIES POTENTIALLY BREACHED. ***

The best I have seen at what they do. Make no mistake this is a men's barbershop where you will get…read morea precision men's haircut. It looks and smells like it should, the conversational mix of sports, politics etc. is a breath of fresh air. It's like this... So many barbers are either an add on to a beauty shop, nor is it a geriatric ward it is a perfect spot to get an awesome haircut. Be warned though they work by appointment - too busy and cool a place to need to take walk ins. Ask for Tanner - pretty cool guy that gives and awesome cut. You won't regret going here.

Friday morning at 9:30a I phoned the shop in need of a cut. I had been referenced there by my boss…read morewho just visited them the day before. Frank, the master barber answered the phone. He was very pleasant and I was pleased to hear that I could get in on the hour following. I rode my skateboard over there from my house and walked in to a beautiful shop filled with sailing and surfing decor. Frank was having a discussion with one of the other barbers and greeted me telling me he'd be right with me to help. I didn't oppose because my eyes were amused at the decor on the wall. Frank calls me over and introduces himself. We have a brief chat getting an idea of each other. In his warm genuine character, offers me a chair to sit. He's truly interested and cares about what I wanted my hair to look like. Examining my scalp and hair characters, he knew my life. Well not entirely, just my hair. We go back and forth discussing style, length and properties of my hair. One thing led to another and he understood the objective. The whole time sitting there, not one moment boredom. His conversation was inviting and interesting. Not only was he very steady cutting my hair, but without asking did me a great service and detailed my eyebrows and any rough edges. When he was finished, he brushed me off. He gave me advice on how to tame my hair difficulties with minimal effort. $25 later and a well deserved gratuity, he sent me on my way. All in all, a few day later here I am writing this because my hair looks the best it ever has. I highly recommend this shop to everyone. I'm happy to have this shop so close to my home and don't want anyone to cut my hair but Frank. My boss, who referred me had a good looking cut as well. I think he got it done by the girl barber there. So no matter what, you can't go wrong with The Captians Chair.

My hair came out pretty uneven…read more Just wanted a simple fade on the sides, longer in the top, pretty much what everyone has nowadays. No good. I had to go have someone else fix it afterwards.

10/10 Okay,…read moredisclaimer: stop reading now if you're easily offended... because I'm about to get a little too real. It has been damn near impossible to find someone who could make my husband's hair and beard look this good. I mean, I envy his beard at this point. Kevin is basically a wizard with clippers and a comb. Every time my husband walks in the door after a visit to The Den, I have to take a deep breath and remind myself this is a public review. Let's just say Kevin's work has me acting like I'm in a romance novel. 50 shades of gray shit. If you're looking for someone who knows their craft, pays attention to detail, and leaves your significant other looking dangerously good -- go see Kevin at the Den. But don't say I didn't warn you.

I live locally and was really hoping to make this my new regular spot, but my first experience here…read morewas incredibly unprofessional. I walked in and asked a barber if he had time for a mid skin fade; he said yes and told me to take a seat. Literally 10 seconds after sitting in the chair, he asked me to get up because one of his "regulars" walked in. When I asked if the person had been waiting before me, he admitted no, but said he had to take care of his regular first. To make matters worse, while I was waiting, another barber became free but simply walked out to smoke a cigarette instead of helping the people waiting. It's clear they don't value new customers or basic professional courtesy. I won't be back.

I came by Señor barbers to get my hair fixed from a botched job at another shop. When I walked in,…read morea Primus song was playing on the radio, which was immediately a good vibe! Bailey fixed me up nicely and evened out my hairline so that I don't have a rat-tail anymore haha. It's clear he's been doing this a long time, and I'm glad to say I've found my new barber.

I understand this is a popular place. There's this barber that is the one that basically takes the…read morewalk in and isn't even good. My son walked in & we are willing to wait! They told my son about an hour & here we are 2.5 hrs later & still waiting! No communication. No apologies. It would be so different, if they acknowledged you & said sorry it's going to be more of a wait time! So disappointing! Update: a couple walk ins come in & one of the barbers take a brand new walk in & IF I DIDNT SPEAK UP. They would've just acted like whatever! As we were leaving...... I'm guess the manager (sits first chair to the right) ... his last words to me where "next time you can book online so you won't be disappointed " , I starred at him & said "you guys said an hour it was more than two" & then he cut me off with a "have a good day" .. CRAZY!

* HIGHLY RECOMMEND *…read more I have been a regular at Golden Crown for over 15 years. You can request a specific barber (I go to Max or a few others) but every barber there is great. Other barber shops try to mimic that barber shop feel - just shooting the sh** with the guys, always feeling welcome. No egos or bad attitudes welcome. Thank You Golden Crown

Love this place. It's a barbershop for dudes. Colton is the man. They're all good, so you can't go…read morewrong. You're going to hear some banter, sit back, chill, enjoy the show and know that your hair's gonna look great when they're done. It's the only barber I go to!