Hidden Barber Shop

My 10-year-old went from long hair to a super cool textured French cut and it came out amazing…read more Daniel really listened to what my son wanted and made him feel confident with such a big change. The cut is clean, stylish, and exactly the vibe he wanted. The shop itself is also such a vibe. Highly recommend Daniel, especially if you're looking for someone who actually gets boys' hair and makes them feel good in the chair. We'll definitely be back

Evan rushed through my appointment, Didn't go by what I asked and cut my hair an inch and a half…read moreshorter than I asked. Then says "my bad" and laughs it off. I will never come back. Now I'm stuck with an uneven haircut because the sides of my head are completely bald. The absolute worst haircut I've ever gotten. I've never been so embarrassed of a haircut before in my life. PLEASE use someone else if you decide to go here.

Mullet for days.

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Evolved Barbershop

4.3(119 reviews)

2.3 mi

100% recommend. I mean to tell you when I say. (Live it when someone jumps in with that line...as…read moreopposed to, "I don't mean to tell you when I say...". But I digress! The folks over at "Evolved" Barbershop mean every single word they say and they stand by all of them, which on the night my 9 yr old boy and Ishowed up was quite a few of them. Seriously though, (and I do not have names nor would I share if I did), the dude at the front stall, as you enter, was very engaging and hilarious. From the moment we walked in his commentary was cordial, comical and engaging! I'm one of those dudes who is not overly fond of "small" talk. I am not a jerk about it and if you ask me some meaningless question, or point out some pointless fact such as, "Boy, it sure is getting chilly lately". I will respond to you, but I am not happy about it! I just like to keep the peace, ya know!? Now, to his actual haircut//"stylist". it was Fantastic/ She was Amazing! For $30, she threw some "rizz" on my boy! (At the age of 53, I have absolutely no clue if that word was just used properly or not?! Nonetheless, my kid was extremely happy about his new 'do, and I'm sure the 3rd grade "ladies" over at Whispering Oak Elementary would agree! My teenage daughter just "cringed". (I'm learning...). OK...well, now I feel would be a good time to conclude this review! Please know, and with 100% seriousness, our lady in the 2nd Booth from the front door was great! She was awesome at making my shy, always trying too hard to be cool, and quite picky, 9 year old feel great, comfortable and and with a newfound confidence. I suppose that is what a new look, expertly created, can do for you! I forgot to mention that she was quick, as well! We walked in (no appt) around 6:30pm pn a Tuesday night and there was only one other customer in the joint. During our 20 min or so, that guy finished and another guy entered and was promptly greeted and taken care of by the young man near the back. After roughly 17-20 minutes, my lil dood shook off the excess strands of cut hair and walked out of EVOLVED with a whole lot more "rizz" and you cannot place a price tag on that! My son's hair has NEVER looked better and I mean that!!! That is why we will be returning to EVOLVED every 3-4 weeks as we go forward!

Uneven haircut. I had a pleasant experience in the shop. Unfortunately, my barber jasmine left me…read morewith an uneven cut. I returned for a touch up from a different barber but he wasn't able to correct it. If I was to speculate, my barber seemed distracted by a conversation that was happening on my right side where the hair was left uneven. It's an observation not a claim. This was before a vacation. Once I got home, I went to a different shop and they immediately saw and fixed the issue. This shop has a great reputation so I think might've been an off day.

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American Deluxe Barbershop

4.1(200 reviews)

2.7 mi

I had an awesome experience at this barbershop. I came in with long hair and left with a cut that…read morelooked fantastic. The barber really knew what he was doing, just a few words from him and nailed the look. He's a big guy, covered in tattoos, but super sweet and down to earth. The shop has a TV, which made the wait pretty enjoyable. They even had a Sylvester Stallone movie playing. It was a brutal scene but made the atmosphere kinda fun. Definitely recommend. I'll be back.

I absolutely recommend John at American Deluxe barbers, I came in needing a haircut and he put in…read morethe work with a perfect fade and took just the right amount off the top, I'll definitely be back.

Shave and a hair cut two bits + $15.

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Knuckleheads Barber Shop

4.3(185 reviews)

5.1 mi

Walked in and got a haircut as soon as I got in. Really good fade. And everyone was really cool.read more

Took the train to Oceanside from the OC and walking around found this gem. Son was in need of…read morehaircut before his spring break was over and so glad we decided to stop by! I think it's the best haircut he has had! Jesus helped him out and would 1000% return !

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Top Notch Barber Shop

4.5(105 reviews)

3.5 mi

I see Art & Mauri there! Great location other local barbers…read morefrom the city! Great spot to bring anyone for a cut! Would recommend

I live around the corner from Top Notch Barbershop and decided to risk a walk-in an hour before…read moreclosing. While I don't recommend doing that, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. I was met with smiles, and Nacho gladly took me into his chair. He was absolutely awesome and gave me one of the best haircuts of my life. I'll 10000% be going back. He's gained a customer for life.

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Against The Grain

4.5(242 reviews)

4.8 mi

I've been seeing Ronnie at Against the Grain twice a month for haircuts and beard trims, and he…read moredoes an amazing job every single time. Great price, always consistent, and his station is always clean. Every time I get a cut from this big guy, I swear the number of neck braces within a two-mile radius goes up from all the heads snapping when I walk by. Always request Ronnie. I made the mistake of letting another barber (Edgar) line up my beard once when Ronnie wasn't there, and I walked out looking like a Lego pirate. Even the homeless guy on the corner had a better lineup, and I think he used a seashell. Five stars. Ronnie is the man.

The shop itself looks really cool. Great aesthetic, definitely has that old-school barbershop vibe…read morewhere you expect to walk in and see a bunch of dudes hanging out, talking sh*t, joking around, and having a good time. Unfortunately, the actual vibe was... aggressively not that. I went in a couple weeks ago and it was weirdly quiet and unwelcoming. Aside from maybe one guy, nobody really talked to me or even seemed particularly interested in acknowledging that I existed. Then there was Edgar. Edgar was apparently there to protect the silence at all costs. The man basically grunted at me and seemed completely uninterested in having a conversation. On top of that, he smelled like he had either just left the bar or had been partying until sunrise and decided the barbershop was the next stop. I'm all for a chill environment, but there's a difference between "laid-back" and "did I accidentally walk into a barbershop during a hostage situation?" Cool shop, great aesthetic, but the atmosphere and customer experience just weren't for me. I don't think I'll be making a return visit.

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City Kutz Barbershop

4.7(57 reviews)

2.8 mi

Khalif waited around early evening for us after making an appt, we were so late. Yikes! We wanted…read moreto try the best of the best barber. He did not disappoint. Only thing I regret is not taking a pic so you can see the proven results. As to negative comments below, in regards taking "homies" before you. Yeah, that's what happens when you are a loyal customer, make appts and/Or tip really well. Something I'm sure you didn't think of instead of going elsewhere (n bro u shoulda) and being spiteful to crew for wanting to take a bite to eat for energy!

First of all, I have had my previous barber for over a decade so I believe in loyalty, with that…read morebeing said, it took me over a couple years of test trialing to find Khalif. He's not one to sit there and be quick, so if you want quick, go somewhere else. If you want someone to take their time, pride themselves in their work, and bend your ear, he's your dude. I went in the first time with an open mind. My second time, he got me damn near perfect, I say it like that, because anyone who knows about your relationship with a barber knows it's going to take at least 5 cuts to get things dialed in. I always, and I mean always only leave quality reviews on Yelp. If I am giving a review, it means I appreciate the overall experience and quality of service I'm paying for. With that said, Khalif is now my regular barber. Also, I would recommend setting a time with him up because if not, you might have to wait. Remember you can't have all three ever (easy, cheap, fast). For example, if you want it cheap and easy it's not going to be fast. If you want it fast is not going to be cheap or easy. He's a great guy and the staff are great in there too!

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American Deluxe Barbershop

4.3(95 reviews)

5.3 mi

I walked in and was immediately greeted and taken care of by lucci. I have pretty unique hair that…read moreis hard to cut but he made it look easy and killed it in the process. Highly recommend

I can't believe the horrible service, never going back again. Staff was very unprofessional.read more

Awesome hair cut, The Kid got down on my boy

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Thunder 6 Barber Shop

4.5(31 reviews)

2.7 mi

Thunder 6 Barber is hands down the best! Britney did such an amazing job on my boys' haircuts. She…read moreis incredibly kind, patient, and so great with kids -- which makes the whole experience stress-free for us as parents. Her attention to detail is top tier, and the cuts always come out perfect. My boys leave feeling confident and looking sharp every single time. You can tell she truly cares about her work and her clients. We won't go anywhere else -- Britney is the best! Highly recommend Thunder 6 Barber!

Thank you Brittany for your amazing work on my son! Ive been…read morecoming here for about a year now for my sons haircuts and all the staff has always been so on point every time. Thank you guys!

Another great cut by Britney

Britney doing her thing. Thx for a great job.

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Stud Cuts

4.1(141 reviews)

5.2 mi

Fresh cuts for these cuties! Looking extra handsome thanks to our girl Max at Stud Cuts We've…read morebeen coming here for the last several years & refuse to take them anywhere else!! We tried the kids "Sharkey's cuts" but were not impressed with the staff or the end result of the attempted haircut especially for price. We've also tried another local barber, but kept having the same issue. Needless to say, we only go to Stud Cuts Everyone at Studcuts is great, but we got lucky finding Max in the beginning for the boys because she is so good and so quick. When they were younger they were very wiggly and moved alot, which I was worried would result in a mistake with the buzzer/clippers, but to my delight, Max is a pro. You could tell she's done hundreds and hundreds of all different types of cuts on young kids because she's so efficient, professional, sweet and kind & PATIENT with them. She also does my husband's haircuts as well and they all leave happy everytime. Go check out the shop in downtown Oceanside between Mission and Civic Center. Support local! $25/cut comes with wash, optional (kid's love doing the wash and styling their own hair at the end with the complimentary product samples that our out to try) **Cash only, bring it, otherwise there is an atm inside

Stud cuts is my go to barbershop for over 5 years. My go to barbers are Arce, Linda and Cece these…read morelady's have great service and great haircuts.

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Michael R.

9 years ago

came in today for my 2 sons to get haircuts and toke long and was a bad cut. also the lady zaida the owner is rude!!! she didnt greet us and had to ask her nameshe dosent know anything about buisness. last time i will come there barbers cut sloppy!!!! read more

Marcos S.

9 years ago

i came in waited for 30 mins then another hr for haircut and was horrible. they also didnt talk which made the experience awkward and i thought i was in a decent barber shop. dont waste time here you will regret it.!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Dezi L.

366

4 years ago

The Hidden Barber Shop offers the best service! From a high fade cut to eyelash extensions. The staff here are friendly, professional, and listen to what you want. They are a hidden gem here in North County. read more

Angelo A.

11 years ago

Ive went there for the first time kinda scary letting a white lady cut my hair but fayllyn was the best ever!!! Will not go anywhere else highly recommend!!! read more

Cello H.

6 years ago

Best spot in town for a fresh cut at a great price! Ari and Zaida take great care of every client, you can't go wrong at this shop.

Ben A.

8 years ago

Family friendly shop Ari is the man Ari keeps our whole family High and tights Thanks to the whole Crew!!!! The Amicks read more

D M.

3 years ago

Terrible customer service. Would not recommend this place to anyone and will not be going back.

Andre W.

8 years ago

Great barbers/artist. Always takes their time to ensure you get exactly what you want

Monica B.

12 years ago

Take my kids here every week!

Albert S.

13 years ago

Def coming back here!

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