I've been clean shaven - head and face - for a decade. Recently I had a surgery on my spine which left a gnarly scar on my neck. I decided to start growing my hair and a beard to offset the scar. After a couple of Months it was time for my first haircut in forever. I spent a couple of hours looking for local barbers and reading reviews. I landed on "The Hairy Chair" based on reviews, convenience and the fact that they are one of the few shops open on Mondays. After a short wait I had the good fortune of meeting Raquel. I explained my situation and asked if she was comfortable working around my surgery scar. Thankfully she was! Raquel took the time to listen to me and express empathy and care. Her actions also demonstrated care as Raquel treated me like an individual who was here for much more than a routine trim. I am so grateful for the experience here this week and am happy, of course, with the work Raquel did. Thank you Raquel and The Hairy Chair...I'll definitely be back! read more

Rachel is a pro barber and will be returning. A.5k essay is something I haven't done since college. read more

Rachel is so awesome! Well versed in razors, scissors, you name it. Trendy, edgy, and talented. This is not a walk-in venue, however. Her time is precious, and I'm always running late, so I don't book unless I am positive I can commit. Out of all the chairs in this town, RACHEL's Chair @ Hairy Chairs is my absolute FAV! I highly recommend you go see her and update your look. read more

Wonderful place! Rachel did an awesome job on my son's haircut, and he has thick board straight hair so every tiny thing shows. We'll be back! The online appointment booking is super convenient as well read more

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I bring my son here for his hair cuts. They do a good job of listening to him and cutting his hair how he likes it. The last time they did a poor job cleaning up his hair line in the back and he had weird little patches of hair on his neck. He also had hair all over him. A little is expected but this was just not a good job of dusting him off before she sent him off. She seemed in a hurry maybe, she was 10 min behind when she started his cut. read more

We decided to try the Hairy Chair for my grandson (4 yrs old) He has thick straight hair and no matter what it always ended up looking like a bowl cut . But then we found Rachel at Hairy Chair, she is wonderful! She was able to cut his hair into the most adorable little boy style. She is so patient and very detailed. She's cut it twice now and we'll be back!! read more

They are very good, and really nice folk. Appointments can be made online for your convenience.

What a great find! I wear a traditional flat top. No tapering angles on the sides, no weird Vanilla Ice length on top. Short and level is all I ask for. Believe it or not, it is very difficult to find a Barber that can accomplish this well. Rachel is one of the few who can pull this off. Not only did she accomplish this, she did it free hand. Usually the barbers are using extra wide combs, bouncing back-and-forth, left and right trying to get it level (mostly not succeeding). After a day or two I can spot a few strays that the Barber missed that i cut off myself. It has been a week no strays. Great job Rachel!! Another gem about this place, it is about half the price of the local Surfshop/ Barbershop and a better cut. read more

I didn't think I was going to the butcher but needless to say that's how my hair came out looking. I've gone here for a few years but frankly my last experience did it in for me. The lady I saw there was incredibly rude and frankly one of the absolute worst barbers I've ever come across. She shook my head when it wasn't straight without asking me, and im not talking a pat, i mean pressed her fingers into my temples and shook it out of what seemed like frustration, all because she was having a bad day. Even if someone was constantly bobbing their head like Stevie wonder you still don't do that. I came to relax not get treated like a beat dog. The haircut itself was absolutely abysmal, it came out looking like someone stuffed my hair into a paper shredder. Furthermore she was constantly coughing into her hands. The owner, Michelle does a good job, some workers there do a good job...but there's no way I can go back to a place where the business allows for this sort of treatment of it's customers. See ya hairy chair. read more

Had my first haircut here today, loved the booking system and the overall experience was great so will definitely be going back on a regular basis. The shop is quaint and the mood is upbeat with plenty of humor in the conversations. Thank you Hairy Chair Barber Shop. read more

So saw good reviews so I took my husband here. The girl literally skipped cutting part of his because she didn't know how to cut a calic. It was so messed up he had to wait a month just to have it grow out and fix it. The new place we went couldn't believe how bad of job it was it was shockingly bad. read more

Really impressed with Hairy Chair. This place is not just for men. Women and children can go here too :) Katy did a wonderful job on my long locks and was super friendly and professional. I was also very pleased with the online booking system and the COVID precautions that they take. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes and that's what I was looking for. So happy I found this place and will definitely be going back in the future. read more

Came to town for a week. Needed to get a good fade. Based on the reviews I went here since it was the closest location. Polite staff BUT don't waste your money, nor ruin your hair by going here! Long hairs left "behind" around the ears, neck, sides, terrible line up...poor fade. Not worth $25 read more

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Great place for a cut. I liked the ambiance and all the girls were friendly. Happy with how my cut turned out.

After my boyfriend went here for a haircut he stated, "Serious lack of costumer service. Rude and not very nice. My hair cut was mediocre at best. Would not recommend unfortunately. While I was getting my haircut, a friend came in asking if they wanted to cut his hair after mine was finished & my "stylist" straight up just said "Nope." No reason given. They walked out, won't be back & neither will I. " read more

I have recently relocated to Soquel from Los Gatos and after twenty years, of using a hairdresser in LG. The first week my wife and I had walked down to Ugly Mug coffee and that's when I saw Hairy Chair Barber. I made an appointment for the same day as it was a Monday and it was a good decision. Yes, they don't wash and blow your hair but the cut is precise and the folks are amazing. I am happy. read more

Very happy I found Hairy Chair. Great people, good cuts and good value. I like the friendly atmosphere - also they have an electronic sign in that will text you when it is your turn. I have never had to wait very long. Excellent customer service read more

Today, I had my first truly great haircut in the Santa Cruz County, by Michelle at "The Harry Chair" in Soquel. I can say this because when I moved to Aptos CA, twelve years ago, I continued to drive to my home town of San Jose, CA to have my hair cut. I am an older man but I still care about how my hair is cut and how it looks on my head. After moving to Aptos it took me some time (many years) to transfer to our local professionals. This area has excellent medical, dental and legal professionals. However, a good skilled barber was hard for me to find. I have had many haircuts in the Santa Cruz County over the past seven years. Some have been ok, some not so ok and some were just terrible. With that rolling around in my head I entered "The Harry Chair". I was greeted by Michelle and after being seated I tried my best to describe the cut I wanted for my head. She really listened to what I was saying and after asking a few questions began lightly cutting my hair. Michelle would stop and ask if what she had cut was what I dad described. This went on throughout my haircut. She would ask and I would reply she was able to adjust my haircut when I expressed concern. That is exceptional because normally I would need to live with a mistake until my next haircut. In addition to providing me an outstanding haircut. She was constantly keeping my hair clippings off the apron or my shoes. I am so happy I have finally found my local barbershop, "THE HARRY CHAIR" and my skilled barber "MICHELLE" thank goodness! read more

Michael from plaza barber shop is now at the hairy chair read more

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Love this place. Drop by and put your name in the system or wait for your favorite. They've got a stylin' old school vibe. Every lady knows how to cut hair and can be trusted. Super sweet personalities to match read more

First time in and the beat haircut I've ever gotten! Can't stop looking in the mirror!

Tara booked me up. Great cut. I live in San Jose but I'll be back to see her. Thank so much.

I like this place. They do a good job and the quality is the same every time I go. Also I have never needed to make an appointment. They are So much better than great clips read more

The new management and staff are just great for a haircut and a shave. The wait for walk-ins is never bad at all. Thank you Katy read more

I wanted to take my son here for his first haircut. But we were unable to reach anyone by phone for a week of calling during business hours during the day, and no way of leaving a message. We stopped by twice, and although the signs said "open" and the lights on, everything was locked up. Ended up going somewhere else. read more

Dude! Drop everything and go get your haircut here. Right now just go! I took my son in to get a trim and they did a fantastic job and my son didn't freak out on anything. He's only 2 btw. He also got to pick out a hot wheel car to keep. While waiting one of the other Barbers said hey wanna haircut? I said sure why not I'm here anyway. This guy did an awesome job on my hair and I have received dozens and dozens of really nice comments. I'm super stoked and I recommend this place to anyone. So stop by hat you are doing and get your butt down to the hairy chair. It's totally worth it. read more

Based on the previous yelp reviews I thought I would give it this place a try. I walked in on Saturday after calling and Rudy telling me he takes walks in. Very cool decor but far from a "barber shop". Which I was looking for when I asked about getting a hair cut, beard trim clean shave up. Both chairs were occupied so I took a seat, I was really hoping to try Rudy but he had another person waiting and was in the middle of a cut. When the women(Rachel) finished her guy Rudy asked if I wouldn't that chair, I politely refused and said I would wait for Rudy. He said Rachel is fine with hair cuts and beards. Sadly that was far from the truth. My experience with Rachel was extremely awkward and disappointing! She struggled to fade my hair and made multiple comments about how difficult my hair is and that she doesn't really do good fades. It No attention to detail at all and and she had no clue how to do a line up or faded in the beard. She had no idea how to even start to trim a beard let alone do an actual barber shop style shave. She butchered my beard and didn't clean it up at all. But honestly after the fade fail on my hair, I really didn't want her to touch my beard! She took the most awkward positions, dragging the cord across my face instead of standing on the other side. At one point she said I am just gonna freehand it and stood in front of me bent over trying to guess how much beard to trim! So I quickly ended the cut paid her and left. But my beard looks horrible now! I didn't feel the need to comment on the service or ruin Rachel's day but Rudy knows or should know that he shouldn't reference people to her chair if they need a fade and beard trim/ shave. I'll never be back and u should keep checking if u need a good cut and beard trim. read more

I came in as a walk-in and was seated quickly for a beard trim. I had a fun conversation with the gentleman giving me a trim and thoroughly enjoyed my experience! I definitely plan to return, especially with their very reasonable prices! read more

Thanks to Angela who gave my 2 yr old kiddo a really nice haircut! She made him feel very comfortable with his first professional trim!!

Great and predictable service. Good conversation, along with a professional cut. And wonderful with kids. read more

Rockin' haircut from Rudy, the owner / barber. Saturday AM, was 2nd in line, chatted with other patrons while waiting. Friendly clientele, old school barber shop, great cut. read more

I used to get my haircut here as a kid and have only recently returned thanks to the addition of a new barber named Travis. Travis does a great job of blending the classic barbershop style with various modern looks. He is a top-notch barber who is truly proud of his craft, always taking his time and striving to improve on my haircuts each time I stop by. He offers an extremely reasonable price for a quality cut. I would recommend him to anyone looking to clean up their mop. *Bonus, he'll be selling Layrite soon! read more

I went their for a simple buzz cut. The man was very nice and talkative but did not pay any attention to the hair cut. My hair looked extremely sloppy, patchy and I had rows of untouched hair! I asked him to redo it and it still was still patchy and looked awful. It cost me $20 and I could have gotten a much better hair cut for $14 at other places. read more

Wish more Barber shops could be like this place, Angela (hope this was correct) greeted me eye to eye, I felt welcome right away. She had a customer in her chair, who ended up being done (and very satisfied with her cut), I was next. Being a 60-something male, I've had one haircut from a female Barber/Stylist in my life, kind of old school, had to try it once twenty yrs ago...Angela was a true Pro, so very pleasant with a common sense/down to earth attitude, not to mention getting a killer hair cut that's the best I've had in a long time, no B.S .She's very good!!! Love the Posters, tool boxes, felt at home being a wrench for over 45yrs. Thanks Angela, Dave from TESLA past.. read more

My boys look so cute! This was our second visit and we were lucky both times getting in with out a wait. This is the best my little guys (4 and 6) have ever looked. The owner (also the barber we went to) is great with kids and my boys are still playing with the hot wheels he gave them hours later. Everyone in the family is happy when we come here. read more

Great barbershop, so glad I found it! Rudy was very friendly, detail oriented, and he is definitely a master of his craft. My fiance approved my haircut 200%. I will certainly be back! read more

Angelyn quite possibly gave me the best haircut of my life. I am quite particular, and she nailed it! Super sweet and pleasant! One great gatsby! read more

Nice, friendly gals working in this place and very happy with my haircut. They don't take reservations, policy is walk-in only, but they have a local portal where you can enter your name to reserve your place "in line" and you can monitor it from your phone. I would disagree with the Yelp rating of "$, Inexpensive" as they charge more than other places nearby that Yelp calls "$$, Moderate". read more

After a couple of months working in the woods, I entered Easter weekend very badly in need of a haircut, and there I was in Santa Cruz, five hours from home. Based on Yelp I gave the Hairy Chair a shot. I asked Rudy just to make me presentable again, with a nice Engineer's cut, something neat and tidy. And that's just what he did. My wife was very well pleased, to say the very least, and so was I. She suggested that I schedule an appointment in September, when we'll return to SC for a wedding. I believe I'll do just that. Five solid stars. read more

I like the people that work there. Great family atmosphere. Angel cut my hair. What a nice lady and great skill. I love her Tennessee accent to. Lovely to be sure. Great haircut. I'll be back. read more