I walked in at 10am on a Monday and was immediately seen by Teresa, no appointment. She was…read morecheerful, attentive, and patient with my poor Spanish/Catalan. I asked for a traditional, short men's haircut, and service included a shampoo and scissor cut. This is by far the best haircut I have received in years. It is hard to make my hair look good because of the directions it wants to grow and my hair texture (fine and increasingly thin), but Teresa succeeded where many have failed. As a tourist in Barcelona, I've felt torn: it's natural to want to see this beautiful, historic city, but my presence is also an imposition on the local residents who must feel like they're being crowded out of their own home by strangers. Nevertheless, Teresa and the owner made me feel welcome. I'm so grateful for their kindness and skill. Only €32 to look and feel like a million bucks. 10/10.

This owner is awesome. Very nice. The shop is safari Indiana Jones modern interior. Very nice. I…read moregot an espresso and my partner had water. Also nice touch to make it more welcoming, and making this trim a relaxing experience. (Love spa days with my guys, girls, and all in between) Our haircuts turned out to be fantastic.. He took his time with us and the conversation was awesome. He stayed open late to fit us in. Did the whole treatment and did it all with scissors. We definitely recommend this barber and when back in Barcelona- he will be our go to guy.

Excellent service Simply walked in with absolutely no…read morewaiting for a quality hair cut at a very reasonable price. The barber was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, skilled and very polite.

Amazing find on our trip to Barcelona! Barber was friendly, spoke very good English and gave my…read morehusband the best haircut he's ever had!

Do yourself a favor and visit Shellshock Barbershop in Barcelona. Marcel is the man! Such a cool…read moreguy with a fascinating life story and a warm, welcoming personality. He speaks excellent English, which made the experience even better. Marcel's colleague, Joao, arrived halfway through my haircut and he was very cool as well. I booked through Booksy and it was easy and flawless. I reserved the haircut + taper fade + straight razor shave, and Marcel did an exceptional job. The shave was very relaxing, including both hot and cold towels. He finished with a very nice and unique aftershave that my wife liked very much. This shop is located in the Gracia neighborhood, just a couple of blocks from the subway stop. This area is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Barcelona! Absolutely NOT touristy, with so many hidden gems -- coffee shops, pastry shops, small grocery stores, and beautiful little parks where you can sit and enjoy a cool drink. As someone who considers himself a barbershop connoisseur, frequenting The People's Barbershop in the Bay Area (SF and Oakland locations) for their fades and straight razor shave with hot towel service, I can confidently say that Shellshock is absolutely getting added to the canon of classy barbershops for me. Highly recommend!

Marcel is amazing, can't wait for my next haircut. It's a cool atmosphere, and he is a true…read moreprofessional.

The best haircut I have for such a long time. Yogerlis such a great barber. So attention to detail,…read moreprofessional. Wish we have someone like her back in San Francisco.

Excellent haircut on a 72 year old bald guy and a goatee trim. I wish I could get that kind of…read moretreatment in Orlando for 20 euros. Great guys.

I studied in Barcelona for a semester and was nervous to try a barbershop. I took a leap of faith…read moregoing to Marcelo's since I can't speak Spanish and he can't speak English, but somehow I got the best haircut I've ever had. I never went anywhere else in Barcelona for a haircut.

Causally stopped by Marcelo's shop while traveling through Barcelona. Overall great service and…read moregreat conversations! I will be returning whenever I'm back in Barcelona!

Excellent cut, one of the best ever. I arrived as a walk-in and was served immediately. The…read morebarber was very meticulous and gave me a great cut.

This is how I look so fly. I'm lookin' sharp here. These…read moreguys are who to thank for my good looks. I came in here without an appointment, and they invited me right in on the barber chair. They took a few good looks at me and said that I should try some of their fades and smooth lines and sharp cuts. They exclaimed, "New city, new look!" So I agreed, and walked out with a fade look that makes me look like a Euro version of myself. Catalonian Curt C. They don't cut 'em like this in Texas. But I still walked outta there a sharp-lookin' guy. My hair was so on fleek I was stopping traffic and ladies were walking into walls and fountains while checking me out. The whole barber shop is boxing themed! They have all the greats pictured in there. Mike Tyson's signed gloves are in there! They have boxing shorts, and all sorts of memorabilia from the ring! If you're a boxing fan, you'd dig this place. The barber was quite well versed in his boxing history and boxing standings. It's a small place, but they do a good job. They do a lot of cool stuff that I haven't had from a barber shop in a long time, like straight razors and hot towels. I tried to tip the barber when I left, and he acted surprised when I handed him too much money for the service. The barbers mostly spoke English.

I am a New Yorker and I guess yelp works when foreigners read my messages .. well I am back in…read moreBarcelona I am a business owner in New York @ u-nique cutz & I am about to continue my euro trip with a fresh cut from Jonathan .. again he can cut skin fade no lines fast efficient and over 10 years of experience so if you are American and want a fresh cut go ONLY to Jonathan !! He can do it all

La pitjor experiència de la meva vida, tall de cabell car, 3 anys i mig de pèl crescut en ruïnes en…read moreminuts amb un terrible tall de cabell, va preguntar diverses vegades de no tallar tan curt, just a sota del coll, sense que ella va cap amunt i sobre el coll quan li vaig dir només consells, el que si és només una és encara molt llarg per a mi "creixerà en un mes més o menys" simplement posar excuses per fer el que volgués en lloc del que es demanava, mai va a tornar o recomanar. Worst experience ever, expensive haircut , 3 and a half years of hair grown ruined in minutes with a terrible haircut, asked several times not to cut it so short , just down the neck , no she goes up and over the neck when I told her just the tips , what I get is just a "it's still very long to me it'll grown in a month or so" just making excuses for making whatever she wanted instead of what was asked , will never return or recommend. La peor experiencia jamas, costoso corte de pelo, 3 años y medio de cabello crecido arruinado en minutos con un corte de pelo terrible, pedi varias veces no cortar tan corto, sólo por debajo del cuello, lo corta sobre el cuello cuando le dije solo las puntas, lo que recibo es sólo un "todavía es muy largo para mí que crecera en un mes o algo así" sólo hacer excusas para hacer lo que quería en lugar de lo que se le pidio, nunca volvere o recomendare.

For me haircuts are a thing of picky nature. I'm a creature of habit and tend to stick with what I…read moreknow, especially with my hair. Skeptical as ever I was in desperate need for a haircut while studying abroad in Barcelona. The previous reviewers gave this place excellent ratings so I decided to give it a try. A true barber, Vicenc Moreto has the answers to any mans hair needs. He runs a clean and well maintained establishment with his nephew Toni, right off the outskirts of Placa Universitat. Although I didnt receive a haircut from either of these two gentleman, the other barber Carlos was the next best option. Vincenc was happy enough to translate what I wanted to Carlos as he worked his shears in an almost artistic and meticulous fashion. All of them have an acute taste for detail and leave no hair unscathed on your head. I usually get a 2 fade on the sides and a trim up top back at home, but decided to be a bit more adventurous an add some European style to my hair. Despite the apparent language barrier, Carlos knew exactly what I wanted and gave me truly one of the best haircuts I've ever had. The prices were extremely reasonable and no more than what I would pay back in the states (Avg about 20$). Overall the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, I truly will not go to any other place while here in Barcelona and will strongly recommend Vincenc to anyone in need of a cut.

As someone who travels to Barcelona regularly, I always head straight to Barbería Vicenç Moretó in…read moreEl Raval, it's become my trusted go-to spot every single trip. The warm, welcoming vibe hits you right away; Vicenç and his talented team make you feel like an old friend the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is perfect: classic charm mixed with great energy, and they use top-tier products like Noberu that smell incredible and deliver amazing results. I usually go for a classic short back & sides with a textured top. The precision is outstanding, flawless fades, razor-sharp lines, and they truly listen to what you want, tailoring it to your hair type and style with real care. No rush, just genuine expertise and attention to detail. They use high-end brands like Noberu, and the prices are completely worth it for this level of quality. Awards like Best Barber of the Year speak volumes about the skill here. If you're in Barcelona and value a great haircut, this is the place, pure excellence every time!

This was a little further than the barbershop near the Corner Hotel, but it was open and had the…read moreprior Yelp review plus high scores elsewhere Fernando did an excellent and thorough job, spending much more time than US barbers. He did a scissor cut (not the trimmer only jobs I keep trying to avoid), then a shampoo, then a finish up and blow-out. The "complete service" came to 14e, a basic "cut only" was 10.

Nice chill place Call for a reservation…read more First time in BCN needed a haircut,overall good experience