My longtime barber had retired. I used a budget shop in Claremont Mesa and was disappointed with 5 of the six cuts. I searched for (and found) an excellent barber in Josie. She listened to my request and provided several alternatives. I'm totally satisfied with her service, advice, and the ambiance of an old-school, no-frills, affordable service. Four weeks, and I'll be back. The shop is in a quaint neighborhood with adjacent choices of places to eat or grab a quick snack. read more

I found myself in San Diego "between haircuts" and rather than return home shaggy, I tried JV Barber (within walking distance in North Park). I arrived at 10am, was the first walk-in appointment of the day, Josie was easy to talk to, understood my preferences and I was in and out in 20 minutes, at a very fair price for a standard haircut. I'll be back whenever in San Diego - GO PADRES!! read more

Greta barber, fun to talk to and, super knowledgeable. She did a good job on my hair when I didn't know what I wanted. She gave me good recommendations for my hair and how to reduce dandruff. read more

Great haircut from this local spot. Straight razor finish for the neckline too! All around good experience.

I've been getting my haircut from Josie (owner) for about 2 months now. I got a haircut from her today and she is now taking phone appointments from 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Just call her number on here to schedule. Thanks Josie!!!!! Love my haircut! read more

Josie is so accommodating and extremely skillful! I happened in and got one of my best cuts in years! Highly recommended

Josie is the best. I struggled with barbers here for awhile. Once I found Josie, that was it. She's my barber forever while I live in SD. I've been coming here religiously and refuse to go anywhere else. I love this part of town and think her shop is the coolest. Not only does she understand my hair and the problem points, she puts a lot of care and attention into her craft. Mostly I like talking to her. She's extremely bright and charismatic. We've had some lengthy and interesting conversations that range from history, food, family and entertainment. I'm debating moving to north county and I already plan to come back here every 3-4 weeks to get a great haircut and conversation. I can't recommend her enough. Please tip extremely well. Her prices are too low for her craft. read more

I can count the haircuts I have been happy with on one hand and I have never had a 12 dollar haircut and thought: Hmmm... ill come back here. Well this is the first. I walked up to it and almost kept on walking but I got what I wanted Cheap and good and the lady gave me what I wanted instead of a haircut she knew how to give. i also got tips on keeping up my hair and the beatles were playing on the radio. what more could you ask for read more

I stopped in today just to get a haircut a couple of days before my interview in San Francisco on Friday. Judging by all the little cool neighborhood shops around, this place probably wouldn't be cheaper than a place by State that I normally go to. But it is! I got a haircut for only $8! For only 8 bucks, I got: Hair maintenance tips; Found out that I was actually a number 3 around the sides all along (how could those other barbers neglect this fact?); Food recommendations from the pizza place across the street; Quite a few laughs from the hanging television set. This is definitely a neighborhood barber shop. Like Chuck says, this place is cozy - and very comfortable. There's also a salon next door if the lady friend needs a little grooming as well. Open on Sundays. Cash only. Oh, this place happens to share a common name with my favorite Taco Shop in San Diego by the way! Visit Josie today! She's nice. read more

The place is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. But look for it, JV Barber is worth a try. I've been to the grocery store next door several times and to DeLuca's Pizza across the street a few times before I realized that a great little haircut place right there. Josie is a pleasant professional and made easy conversation with me. For $8 she gave me a basic trim, nothing fancy which is exactly what I asked for. She told me the name JV comes from the initials of several people in her family. You certainly get the feeling this is a family business. It's convenient, clean, and not at all crowded. Plus I feel good about supporting an independent business in my community. Not like the retail chain places that have a different stylist every time you go in. I definitely feel like this is a place I will go to every time I need a haircut. read more

I've only been there once, but I think the place is great. There was only a 5 minute wait, I got exactly the haircut that I wanted, the barber and I had a nice conversation, and the price was excellent. What more could I ask? JV made a new regular customer today. read more

I've been going here for the past few years and I always get a great cut and you can't beat the price. Bring cash cause she does not accept credit cards. read more

Josie is awesome. A good haircut for $12? GTFO here! But seriously, folks, Josie is meticulous and pretty quick, as rare and worthwhile combination in a barber. No reservations, just roll up and see if there is a wait (usually only 0 or 1 person). Don't be scared of the guard Chihuahua. If there is a line, I go across the street for some pizza or just down the block for tasters at the brewery. She also cuts my kids' hair, and is really good at keeping them happy and sitting still (prolly because she's a parent too) and they look great when she is done. I am simple man. My hair is just a plain Don Draper cut, but she gets it right every damn time. All men in the 92104 area you have been overpaying for your haircuts! Check out JV Barber and Josie. You can thank me later... read more

Josie is an excellent Barber, I've been going there for Josie is an excellent barber, I've been going there for 7 years getting my haircut

Apparently the chihuahua dictates who becomes a client. It barked me right out the door. This head of hair will find another pair of clippers. read more

I just went there today to check it out and was thoroughly happy with the place. It's a very small barber shop that you have to kind of look out for while driving by it to actually see it. I drove right by it my first time and then had to slow down after u-turning around because it suppose to be across the street from the pizza place. Anyways the haircut that she gave me was really nice and i was very happy with it. Oh and i think that they are closed on major holidays. Conclusion: I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a good cut. read more

I always get a good cut here. I'm happy she's in the hood and so close to home! Inexpensive and quick, this is my go-to every time!

I went to this place based on a fellow Yelpers review and I was not disappointed. J.V. Barbers is a typical neighborhood barbershop very hard to find and very personal service. The owner's name is Josie and she has been cutting men's hair for years! She is friendly, professional, and a no frills straight-forward neighborhood barber shop. Also she offers straight razor trims, now for those of you that know, know how hard it is to find someone willing to do a good straight razor shave, and Josie is one of them. I will def be back! P.S. Josie has raised her prices a standard trim is now $10. read more

Went to JV based on yelp reviews........very happy with results and the price.....ten bucks........I visit upstate NY many times a year to visit my aging dad and always get a haircut up there because it is nine bucks......needed to find a reasonable place here,,,,,and I found it thanks to yelpers........leaving there,,,,,,,,,i stumbled upon the Mariscos German fish taco truck at 35 th and university..another fabulous find...........two in one day!! Walked in Josie's and no waiting............sweet.............out of there in 15 to 20 minutes looking as good as I get........... read more

My son and I came in needing trims. Being from the east coast, we consulted yelp to help us find a place near our Air BnB. The reviews looked great for JV- so we tried it out. Josie runs a quaint little shop where her chihuahua proudly sits by. She did a great job and got us going quickly! We both look fresh and got some free life advice while we were there. Thanks JV! read more

I had the most uncomfortable experience at their shop today. I have been here before and came back unsuspecting of the mood. The barber went out of his way to start a conversation with me that was borderline intrusive and offensive about child rearing and spanking. I left with a sour taste in my mouth, shocked because these are paisanos and they had always been nothing but friendly. The only thing left to do was to leave a review and say ADIOS! Thank god for the decent haircut but sadly Ill have to find another barber to cut my sons hair that is a little more friendly to their clientele. read more

Great little local barber on Thorn next door to the market. Twelve bucks for a full haircut. Four bucks for a clean-up. Support your local small business! read more

I've been getting my haircut here for a couple years now and always have a pleasant experience. It's a true neighborhood barber shop where you get to know the owner/operator and she gets to know you. Is it a place you go to get the latest hair trend the fashion world is pushing? Probably not. It also won't set you back $50 like one of those places. Not even close. If you're the kind of guy that wants a no nonsense cut and a straight razor shave to clean up the back of your neck, this is a spot for you. read more

I've been coming to this barber shop since I first met my wife. I'll say this, she does an exceptional job, gives you a conversation that is honest and straightforward. She's old school in that sense. Always leaves me looking clean and like a gentleman. I also appreciate her fairness in pricing. She's not out there to try and sell you a corporate experience, this barber shop is a little of what America used to be. read more

I have really complicated curly hair, and Josie did a really great job with it. No more buzzing my hair!

Only place I will get my haircut no where better than coming here and feeing good when you walk out the door

This is my regular barber and I've been coming here for 3 months now. I found out about this place here, on Yelp. I love Josefina, she cuts my hair just like I like it, for the price you get a lot. A straight razor around the edge of your head, neck. We always chat and discuss funny family stuff, and we speak mostly in spanglish, switching back and forth freely between the two (and much to confusion of my fellow customers...). The location is perfect for me, it's a short bike-ride from my house in South Park. De Luca's pizza is right across the street- it's almost like the area that she's in is surrounded by other small businesses turning it into a little commercial district only a block long. Very cool, small part of town. I will always come here, and so should you- enjoy! read more

Usually no waiting or appointment needed. No hype, good haircut with a lather and blade neck shave, and low key.

My go to spot when I lived in Northpark and even though I don't live there anymore I still go! Josie is awesome! Great cuts and great conversation! read more

Let's start off with the best part. Great haircut. Josie took her time to make sure that I got exactly what I came in for. She started off with asking how I would like my sides a question most barbers ignore and let you just give an overall idea and then they take it from there. She could instantly tell that I had buzz my hair down to a one overall previously. Good eye ! After cutting my hair she lined me up using a straight razor and some cream. It's difficult getting a good lineup but I was impressed . very reasonable price for a good quality haircut I'll definitely be back. Words of wisdom from Josie: celebrate every birthday you always look back at them. read more

What can I say.. outstanding! Josie's experience really shows. I have found it difficult to find a barber that can use and incorporate scissors as well as clippers. She got my cut absolutely perfect... my new barber for sure!! read more

I used to live in North Park right around the corner from JV Barber.. I decided to give JV barber a shot simply because of how convenient the location was. To my surprise, Josie was a great barber. She's funny, cute and most important; cuts hair the way you ask for it. I've since moved to Bankers Hill and still drive to her spot for a good cut! If you're in the vicinity and need a cut, check her out. you'll leave happy and better looking!!! read more

I've been going to JV Barber since 2008 and all I can say is that Josie is the best! She always takes her time and makes sure that you get a great haircut and are completely satisfied! Thanks Josie! (And hi to Boo, Coco & Luna) :) read more

Great haircut She really knew what she was doing and great price! Then catch a beer at Thorn Street Brewing afterward! read more

I've been going to Josie since she opened 5 years ago. She's great! Very skilled and consistent barber and very personable. Best pick for the neighborhood. read more

I have been going to JV Barber for a couple of years now, and Josie is excellent! She knows hair and gives me a great cut every time, plus she gives me tips on how to take care of it. This is an inexpensive, high-quality barbershop for men. read more

This place is great. It's small but the lady really knows what she's doing. She used one of those old school razors to clean up the back of my head and it honestly has never looked this clean. I went based off of yelp and I have no regrets. Highly recommended. read more

My previous "barber" had a child and quit so I tried this shop today based on the reviews here. I was not disappointed. On the contrary, it's the best haircut I've gotten in the last couple of decades - yes, that good. You do have to pay for such good treatment - a whole $10:-) A great find. read more

I'm very happy with the scissor cut I received from Josie. I left it up to her to give me something that would look good, and was not disappointed. I'll be back. read more

I took my two boys here, both of whom are under 6, and we'll be back. You don't need an appointment and the prices are great. I tipped big because my boys were super fidgety. They got great cuts and even some advice on how to handle troublesome cowlicks. It would be nice to have more things to look at or do while waiting, but this is a simple place. read more