Courtney was super helpful, did a great job cutting my hair. Superb experience, she recommended me new ways to style after i mentioned I was kind of experiencing around a bit. 10/10 service, will definitely come back. read more

The barber shop I typically go visit was not open on Sunday and I decided to give another barbershop a shot. Harold's Barbershop is located in Irvine and they offer luxurious haircut services from the fade haircut, beard trimming & shaves, grey blending, waxing, facial, etc. I was able to book a same-day appointment at 6 PM on Harold's website. Walk-in is welcomed. [Parking]: Free and easy parking within the plaza. [Atmosphere]: Very modern vibe and apparently they offer complimentary drinks (I only learned about it after my haircut was done). [Booking]: While they allow online appointment, please note that there's no cancellation within 24 hours of the schedule appointment. I booked a session with Maher. [Price]: Classic haircut for $70 (pre-rinse, desired haircut, hot towel, styling with product) for a 40-minute time slot. I asked the staff about the Yelp 50% off discount code and the staff said the code is not valid anymore. However the staff offered another active & working Yelp discount code and was able to take $17 off. Honestly even with the discount, it was still one of the most expensive haircut services I have ever had. There's also a Groupon deal, but apparently it is for the 1st time customer only. They also offer $220 Harold's Experience (pre-rinse, desired haircut, shampoo + conditioning, scalp massage, hot towel + hot lather neck shave, styling with product, beard trim no straight razor, face mask, nose + ears + eyebrow wax) and $1,000 Harold's Black Label Experience (2-hour private barbershop takeover - Harold's Experience + a drink, custom music, and complete privacy. Leave with a styled finish, lightly misted with a premium cologne, and gifted with a take-home grooming kit). [Haircut experience - classic haircut]: No pre-rinse for my haircut, but Maher was great at execution. I showed him a picture of a specific hairstyle. Next he took a picture of my desired haircut and the result was what I wanted - so nothing to complain about on the actual haircut result. [Conclusion]: The overall experience here reminded me of Edition Studio in San Gabriel Valley - high quality haircut but not exactly an affordable experience (don't forget it's $70 for a classic haircut without discount + tip). I would consider coming back here again if I need a special haircut. read more

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This was my third visit to Harold's and I was surprised to see the "Harold's haircut" is now $100. I'm willing to pay that for quality service, but this visit didn't come close. I was assigned to Courtney, and the experience felt rushed and unprofessional. No beverage was offered, no wash or conditioner, and my hair wasn't even styled at the end--things that used to be standard here. During the haircut, she complained about her job duties, she stated she "can't believe they make her take out the trash alone. Women shouldn't go out alone." which made the whole experience uncomfortable. After I got home, I realized my neck had been shaved without any aftershave, so I applied my own lotion to prevent irritation. I even have a noticeable patch where my hair is thinner than before. Which I realized when I got home. Unfortunately Courtney did her best to make the experience pleasant, she just doesn't have proper training as a service professional, or as a good barber. It's disappointing to see prices go up while the quality drops. I won't be returning. I see the business owner reads these reviews and puts his thought into it, which is excellent to see. That's why Yelp is here. Management should know to either LOWER THE PRICE, OR RAISE THEIR STANDARDS. It will be one or the other, but you guys will continue to lose customers like me if nothing changes. This is a difficult pill to swallow in business especially when you pride yourself on high quality, which your customers deserve. I'm giving 2 stars, one for each of the good visits I had in the past. read more

In no world does this place offer haircuts that are worth $100. The last haircut I got here was sometime in 2025, and it was about $55, so somehow the price has literally doubled in a VERY short timespan. No idea what they are thinking. On the bright side, I'm sure I'm not the only one who started learning how to cut my own hair, and it's all thanks to Harold's absolutely absurd pricing strategy. read more

I came here a year ago for the first time and had Maher cut my hair. He did such a great Job that I came back to Harold's 4 more times to have Maher cut my hair. I then got a message from Maher saying he moved to a new Barber in Costa Mesa. Since that was out of my way I decided to just go back to Harold's and have someone else cut my hair. The new guy who cut my hair last week did a horrendous job. It's literally the worst haircut I have ever had, I could have cut my hair myself better than this. I even showed him a picture of the job Maher did and he still messed it up and only looked at the picture one time for like 2 seconds. I will never come to Harolds again and pay $100 for a bad haircut when I can go to Maher's new place that charges $55. Harold's had a chance to win me over and keep me as a customer with a new barber and they blew it by hiring someone who either can't cut hair or purposely messed my hair up. Either way I'm gone. read more

The haircuts and barbers are consistently great here and I'd give them five stars. I haven't had a bad cut in the 1.5 years that I've been going, but the price increases are astronomical. When I started going it was $45 for a classic, which I was already on the fence about, and now that's a $70 haircut for a 40 minute time slot. The consistency is great, but my haircut isn't that technical and I struggle to justify $45 plus a tip, let alone $70 for the cut. I hope the price gets adjusted to something more reasonable in the near future so I can go back, but it's really difficult to justify the current price point. read more

Nick trimmed my beard and explained his process, he also gave me tips on how to do it by myself. I am visiting so the trim will probably be a one time thing. But I entered his info to my phone just in case I'm back in Irvine. Great experience at Harold's. read more

Great experience for my first time at Harold's Barber shop. Very happy with Maher, did an amazing haircut. 10 out of 10 See you in a few weeks! Nick read more

We had such a great experience at Harold's. My son was a little nervous going in since he had a bad experience at another place, but Rachel immediately put him at ease. She listened, was patient, and gave him a total glow-up - his hair turned out magazine-quality perfect! By the time we left, my son was already asking if he can come back to Rachel for his next haircut. The whole atmosphere in the shop is welcoming and stylish, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend and especially Rachel if you want someone who truly cares and delivers flawless results. read more

I've been going to Nick for my haircuts for around a year, and he always does an amazing job. He's professional, pays attention to every detail, and makes sure you leave looking exactly how you wanted. The shop has a great atmosphere, and he's always friendly and easy to talk to. If you're looking for a barber who consistently gives clean, high quality cuts, I highly recommend Nick. Definitely a 5-star experience every time! read more

This is the current shop my barber (Andrew) has been at for a while, and by far my favorite. Selfishly I'd love to not recommend him so it will be easier to book times with him, but he's just really good. It's a cool space to talk music, cars, fashion with the haircutters / reception. Professional, high attention to detail, not trying to be a hip spot that soccer moms bring their teenagers. Has all the expected amenities for a place of this caliber (beverage on entry, hot towel service, shaving services, extremely competent haircutters). read more

They take your credit card on file so they can charge you if you're 15 minutes late, yet they make you wait 30 minutes for a booked appointment without any communication. Their cheapest haircut is $80. Hypocrisy and ridiculous prices. read more

Harold's Barber Shop is my go to barber here in Orange County. Andrew and the staff have been amazing providing a class service and a sharp cut. Booking is super easy. A must for a true barber experience. read more

Valeria, is always so kind when greeting all the guests including myself. They always know how to make you smile and provide the best customer service. The ambiance is incredible and the skills here are unprecedented. I've been coming to this location for 3 years and haven't found any that comes close. Huge shout out to Karina, Nicole, Jennifer, and my man James! Keep up the great work! read more

Harold's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Irvine, California

Genesis did amazing work! Very detailed and into her craft. Provided helpful tips on hair maintenance and made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire session. Would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for an awesome experience! read more

Harold's Barber Shop is such a great spot! The place is super clean and has a really welcoming vibe. Everyone there is friendly and professional, which makes the whole experience easy and relaxed. Michael cut my hair, and he did an amazing job. He clearly knows his stuff and even gave me a bunch of helpful tips about hair care that I never knew before. I walked out not only with a fresh cut but also feeling a lot more confident about how to take care of my hair. Definitely a go-to place if you want good service, a clean shop, and barbers who actually care about what they're doing. read more

We love Harold's and our barber Maher!!! Always does a great job so we keep coming back!!!! Love this place and worth the money! read more

Harold's Barbershop - Fresh cut! - Barbers Near Me - Irvine, California

Andrew was great and I highly recommend. He brought me from zero to hero in less than 40 min. Had a great convo about scissors during the cut. read more

Great quality hair cut. I go with Rachel she remembers what my cut is and takes the time to work through the challenges of my hair (bald spots). I think of myself as a hard person to please but even bigger critic is my wife and she is always pleased with my cuts. Thanks read more

Rachel did an excellent job. She inquired on exactly I wanted my hair cut. She did an excellent job. It was a very thorough, relaxing experience read more

Nick is amazing. Incredible skills. Extremely knowledgeable but also a very good listener with great style navigation. He knows what you want before you do. Nick is blessed with legendary customer service skills and a personality to match. He always has a smile on his face and brings out the best in me and the whole shop. I have never had a friendlier stylist or a better experience anywhere else, barbershop or not. 1,000 stars. 1,000,000/10. Will ALWAYS recommend. read more

Had really good service and got taken care of by Du, got greeted at the door with respect and was expeditious in making sure their clients are taken care of! read more

It's all about Nick who is meticulous, caring and will provide you with a level of service not found anywhere else.

I used to go here regularly. Over the years the price has increased. I call to make an appointment today 3-14-26 and was told the new price is $100 for a basic haircut. As much as I like my barber, there is NO WAY this location is worth $100. They have lost touch with customers and reality. read more

Come here if you want to spend a lot of money for an average looking haircut. I've had way better cuts and experiences for much less in Irvine. read more

Been going here for some time and I always leave satisfied. Rachel is the best, her attention to detail and the time she takes to make sure I leave happy does not go unnoticed. read more

Do not dye your beard here! I rarely give a review unless it's 5 stars but I feel like I have to this time. I asked for light brown close to red for my beard and they gave me very dark black instead. . Rushed home and shaved it off immediately. It looked ridiculous. The trimming of the beard was good though and the atmosphere was fun and the barber was super nice. I just think dying is not their specialty. I'm sure they're good at cuts and shaves though. read more

Andrew does an amazing job! I go in every month for a beard trim, and without fail, my girlfriend always says, "This is your best look yet." I've got no complaints! read more

Maher is great barber . Great staff Very clean place . Very professional staff with great experience read more

Andrew D. knows how to impress and takes a meticulous approach really spending the time to make sure his work is perfect. Will most definitely be back again! read more

Harold's Barbershop - Front desk and menu - Barbers Near Me - Irvine, California

The stylist did a great job. The hair cut was high quality and customer service was excellent.

I recently made an appointment to get my hair and beard done at Harold's. Having never been there before, I chose it based on its proximity to me (and yelp's reviews). I believe Jaqueline, who answered my call, was incredibly polite and accommodating, offering several options to fit my schedule. I went in with no particular expectations other than hoping for a decent job. KAREN, however, exceeded my expectations. Despite my initial disheveled state, she did an amazing job with both my hair and beard. I gave her a few notes but mainly let her use her artistic skills as she saw fit. The result was fantastic. Karen spent a good amount of time with me, and after an hour of great and deep conversation, I left Harold's feeling rejuvenated and looking at least 10 years younger. My daughter even remarked that she now has a father again instead of a grandpa! Bravo, Karen! Five stars for her outstanding work and wonderful personality. Also, The place itself is very clean and elegant, with a beautiful modern design that creates a great (SPA) vibe. read more

Amazing! Took my son to Rebecca and got a fade and highlights! She is so sweet, patient and talented! Will be back! Highly recommend!!!!! read more

Harold's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Irvine, California

Great service and relaxed atmosphere. Nick there is very knowledgeable and has been super helpful over the years. Would recommend to give it a try. read more

Got a skin fade from Karina and she was great, and my hair looks amazing. Thank you! read more

I went here after seeing the same barber for 12 years. The series of why I no longer use previous barber had nothing to do with her overall skill in her craft. When I decided to leave though, I found it hard to find someone, and realized I had to take a leap of faith. After all hair does grow back. I found Harold's and made an appointment with Karina. She is personable and really good at what she does. Understandably, she was conservative with my cut seeing that my past, and her wanting to keep a client. She did great. The place will get 5 stars regardless of this next part. The part I found disappointing( not their fault, I knew what I was getting), no goatee trim included in the price, the scalp treatment isn't what I'm used to, and for the price, I I kind of expected all of these things. I do not hold Harold's, Karina, the owner or the establishment in any ill regard for it. It's a business, at the end of the day we make decisions as consumers. I think I will go back, but I will also be looking, for sleeping that gives me more bang for my buck. read more

This place is awesome! Very accommodating and comfortable place. Philip was great! Recommend him 100%.

Rachel always does a great haircut and knows what she's doing. Would definitely recommend getting the Harold's haircut, Rachel does an amazing job every time 10/10 read more

Karina was awesome! Friendly service and a PERFECT fade. I will never get my haircut anywhere else! -Satisfied customer read more

Harold's is a great place to get a haircut. The cost of cuts is on the pricier side, but they are well worth it if you want a cut that will leave you looking and feeling good. Rachel Rogers is the person to get your haircut from. Her technique, styling, and friendly treatment make the haircut a self-care experience. read more