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    GQ Barber

    4.2 (59 reviews)
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    Open • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Haircut

    Haircut and shave

    Shave only

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    Alvin A.

    Closed Sundays! Not as advertised on Yelp. You have been warned. So far great reviews and I'll update when I actually get a haircut. Followed yelp hours showing it was open on Sunday - only to be disappointed at 9am.

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    Andrew K.

    I have been coming here for the last two years, and have gotten a very consistent cut I am happy with! I am the kind of person that goes to one barbershop even if it means I have to travel. Loyalty goes along way, and I need that with my type of hair ha ha! The place is situated with in a plaza, and there is a sign leading to the area which can be hard to find. There is ample parking, and the place is full of seating. Usually when I go into mid afternoon there is nearly no one waiting, and I get my haircut done in less than 30 minutes. Prices are more than reasonable and start from $10 for a regular haircut, which is probably half the price that you would pay at most fancier places. For someone like me who needs to go monthly, it can make a big difference! Most of all the people are very kind, they get to know you, and remember what kind of cut you get!!

    Twan S.

    A lot of parking space, had no wait when I got there. I got my haircut from the older lady. She did a good fade on one side, but wrecked the other. Definitely not worth $12.

    Roger K.

    Katie is extremely talented at cutting hair & for a really great price. I am usually pretty selective when it comes to having my hair cut a certain way and used to go to another shop. Due to the unfortunate events of COVID-19 with most shops halting business, I saw that this place was still open and moved their stations outside. I was lucky enough to have Katie give me a great mid-skin fade and will definitely be back here as a long-term customer.

    Matthew B.

    Ask for Katie! She has been cutting my hair every 3 or 4 weeks for the last 2 years and she always does a great job! Very friendly and gentle, not scraping your head with the comb, jamming the clippers into your head, or smashing your ears like some other stylists have done to me in the past, and the cut is always great too. I get a skin fade (not quite high-and-tight military style, but almost). It's really cheap too, only $8 or $9 bucks depending on what type of cut you get, but personally I happily tip her $6 on top of that and pay $15 out the door...that's a minimum of what you'd pay at a lot of other places NOT counting the tip!

    Simple cut but just the way I wanted it.  #4 on the sides and the back with a little bit off the top... $9.
    Kam Y.

    Just got a haircut from Becky. Very simple cut but I was pleased with the outcome and the experience. She was very pleasant and we chatted throughout the haircut as if we had known each other for many years. The Price for a base men's is now $9 which is very reasonable. I'd throw in an extra $6 for tip to make it $15 and you are still at half the price of the places in the mall or the trendy places like Floyd's etc.. The place is in a little shady Plaza but thst helps in keeping their costs down when providing you a haircut. There was plenty of parking available right in the plaza.

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    2 years ago

    One of the most uneven hair cuts I have ever had in my life. Some one needs to get their eyes checked.

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    3 years ago

    Great haircut by Mr. Quang. Friendly and great service. I highly recommend it. Will come to cut my hair next time.

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    3 years ago

    Really solid mid taper fade w a slight trim on top. She got it done in like 20 mins and it was only $20.

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    One of the worst taper fades in the world. It was so uneven on both sides.

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    6 years ago

    Friendly, nice, straight to the point. Barber, affordable and I'm now a repeat customer.

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    11 years ago

    $10 fades aren't bad at all and considering how close this place is to home, it's a deal.

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    5 years ago

    Asked for an undercut/disconnect, and it was blended in fully. Not what I asked for, but still a good cut besides that.

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    7 years ago

    In and out fast. $11 for a hair cut. I stopped here because my normal barber was booked. Now I find myself coming here more often.

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    Yes Katie is amazing!! She knows very well how to cut hair especially mens ! Highly recommend!!

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    Quick and quality haircuts...plus Katie is great! Highly recommend if you're looking for your next regular haircut spot.

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    “Had to do a hair follicle drug test, ended up with chunks of hair missing, called Katie and she said come on over.”

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    Black Market Barbershop

    Black Market Barbershop

    4.8(246 reviews)
    5.7 mi•Little Italy
    Free WiFi
    Available by appointment

    Best cuts in SD! Found this place by chance walking around the farmers market in little Italy. They…read moretook me as a walk in. Clean shop with friendly people. Left looking and feeling good. Definitely recommend.

    First time at this shop. I booked a 1:30 with Christian to get a haircut for my sister's wedding…read moreand it was horrid from the start. He didn't seem to know what I wanted and kept asking, so I had to tell him I needed a fade and showed him pictures for reference. He was way too rough the whole time. Every time he combed around my ears it hurt, and the clippers hurt my ears too. I literally pulled back my head because it was hurting so much as he combed down to my ears. Did he really not notice the way my face was in pain??? Bro needs to be a lot more gentle with everything. I had to remind in at the end to line up the front because he forgot...After the cut he refused to wash my hair because he "didn't have time." How is that my fault? If he couldn't finish in time to do the wash, that's on him, not me. He also didn't clean me up at all. I walked out with hair all over my face, in my ears and on my shoes. I was cleaning the hair from my neck with the mirror and he just ignores me and asks for money already . On top of that he barely said a word and had a bad attitude the whole time. Is small talk really that hard. The shop itself seems fine, it's just him. Didn't even offer water like his other co workers did for their clients. Basics aren't even done right. Haircut for that price and attitude is insane. Jesus maybe the reviews on yelp were bots cuz it's really not that good LOL. Would give a 0 if that's an option.

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    Vince's Barber Shop

    4.7(550 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Little Italy
    •$$
    70 years in business
    Committed to satisfaction

    Power was out at home and I had a meeting coming up so I scheduled a haircut here. I read it was…read moresmall but I guess I wasn't prepared on how small this place is. And it was awesome. It really learnt to its character. I had George who was great. Good conversation, careful attention to detail, and he made my hair look great.

    I went to get a standard skin fade today from a barber I don't usually go to at Vince's (I've been…read moregoing to George since 2024 but its his off day and I'm in a time crunch). What followed was one of the lesser customer experiences I've had in a long time. I communicated numerous times that both sides were uneven/incomplete and required rework. Eventually what I was saying got dismissed entirely and was told if I wanted a fade, I should've went to George. I've been a pretty loyal customer the last 2 years but that ended after the interaction I had today. My expectation for the barber was 1) to be able to execute a standard skin fade 2) recognize incomplete work 3) implore new customers to sit in their chair. None of these boxes were checked. The only positive experience was that he refused my payment. I went down the street to The Little Italy Barbery to validate the poor experience I received. They confirmed the job was half done and fixed my hair in less than 15 minutes. If you are already loyal to barbers at Vince's, this review isn't for you. But if you're looking for a new barber for an extended period of time, beware of the third chair in the north building of Vince's

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    Debonair

    Debonair

    4.7(226 reviews)
    6.0 mi•Gaslamp
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    I don't let anyone else in San Diego touch my hair…read more Andy runs a phenomenal shop- high standards, clean, friendly, and a traditional barbershop culture. He knows all of his clients by name, learns their preferences and truly "sells confidence." He has been my go-to and part of my life's routine for over a year now, and that was after trying a dozen other barbers around. They just can't compete with the cut or family that he engenders with his business. I personally get my hair cut by Andy or Kandice, but you can't go wrong with anyone on his team. He's deliberate with each hire, so each can deliver the Debonair brand. Truly, I can't speak highly enough of this barbershop. Whether you're in San Diego for a weekend, or live here permanently, do yourself a favor and make an appointment.

    Tried three times to get an appointment with Sean(thebeautygod). Rescheduled twice and canceled on…read moreme once because he wanted me to pay for the supplies even though he claimed to have everything. Gave me this sob story that things were tight for him. Yet, he's out in Hillcrest having a blast. Look, maybe if you were a professional and didn't let your personal issues affect your judgment. We would have this problem. But here we are. Melissa there on the other hand was great. Took me in and catered to my needs. Gave her a fat tip for being so flexible and not expecting me to cover the supply costs prior to the appointment.

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    Floyd's 99 Barbershop - Worst Skin Fade Ever

    Floyd's 99 Barbershop

    4.1(568 reviews)
    5.9 mi•East Village
    •$$

    Been going to Chrissy for years at this point. She's excellent. I come to her with a bunch of…read morephotos of how I like my hair and she hits the mark every single time. My hairstyle is like a mid length pushback white guy hairstyle. She does a really good job texturing the sides and overall just does a really good job listening to what you want. I've gone to a lot of different barbers since moving to San Diego 10 years ago, always looking for someone who can give me a consistent cut every time. Tried pappys, private barbers and other stylists at other Floyd's. So far this is the best barber I found.

    I had been to Floyd's 99 several times in the past and was satisfied, but my experience yesterday…read moreat the Market Street location was completely unacceptable. I specifically asked for a bob haircut with longer hair in the front and a short, graduated back. Instead, I got an uneven trim with the front cut shorter--the exact opposite of what I requested. What I received for $52 was nowhere close to a proper bob haircut. To make matters worse, while doing my hair, the stylist caught my earring with her comb and ripped it out of my ear. The earring fell somewhere in the salon and was never found. If they did not have a stylist capable of doing the haircut I requested, they should have simply told me. I would have gone somewhere else. Instead, they assigned me to someone who clearly did not have the skills to perform this basic haircut. The lack of professionalism extended to the front desk. The young receptionist was dressed in what looked like boy-short underwear rather than appropriate work clothing, with much of her backside exposed. Completely inappropriate and unprofessional for someone working at the reception desk of a business. Bad haircut, lost earring, poor judgment, and an extremely unprofessional atmosphere. I will not return to this location.

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    My haircut from Sandra at the Mission Valley Floyds Barbershop

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