The Parlor is the best barber shop in the Santa Cruz area. Solid hair artists, great vibes, and…read moreattitudes. Street Fighter 2 stand up arcade game on free play, and beverages while you wait/get cut/afterwards. Mick and Austin and both so talented and warm, feels like you're hanging out with old friends every cut.

Nice barbershop with a good vibe. I've had two haircuts done there and was happy with the results…read more Great attention to detail. I'm only giving it 3 stars due to the high cost ($40 + tip). The prices are comparable to many upscale barbers, but unfortunately a bit higher than I want to pay.

Michael Aguirre did a wonderful job when I needed a last-minute haircut before leaving for Japan…read more He's very low-key and pleasant, well also very skilled in barbering. We had a very pleasant conversation and my wife was very pleased with the results. Totally chill environment - stop in and give them a try. I think you will be impressed!

Price and service are not on par. No wash stations and consideration for loyal customers are not a…read morepriority. I would not recommend them.

Got my hair trimmed by Lucas, he did an amazing job! This place is so cute and the vibe is really…read morechill. Lucas was super sweet which helped ease my nerves about cutting my long hair. Highly recommend!

I've gone to this place around 6 times and have had decent haircuts and not so decent ones, but…read morethis last haircut i got from them was absolutely atrocious. I showed a reference pic I drew since I never really saw a reference pic of the exact haircut I wanted. I learned the hard way that this was probably not a good idea. the picture was very straight forward, and I made sure to put in a lot of effort and even made a fading effect for the sides and back using Procreate. the haircut was supposed to be a tapered fade on the sides and trimmed up on the top and back. I made the picture for my friend who cuts hair back home and they did it exactly how I wanted, it was an amazing experience. I did this especially since my customer service experience with Lucas the last time I cut my hair here was so horrible to the point where I was about to get up from the chair and leave. he asked me what I wanted and I tried explaining to the best of my abilities that I wanted the top and back to be longer than the sides and that I wanted a fade on the sides and back. he kept being rude and condescending making me feel like I was dumb or speaking gibberish. the haircut ended up being uneven anyway, but back to this past experience. Ramona looked at the pictures for a good 5 seconds and claimed she understood my vision...then proceeded to give me a mohawk. the sides were entirely shaved off to the top with a strip of hair going from the top down the back. I was holding back tears. she didn't face the chair towards the mirror throughout the entire process then turned me around at the end to surprise me almost as if it was on purpose. she told me we could adjust by fading the sides into the top a bit more if I didn't like it, but there was no salvaging that. I told her "honestly, this isn't what I wanted. I wanted a fade on the sides, not a mohawk." i was being so polite considering the situation at hand, and she denied she ever saw a fade in the picture. I said there was and even showed her the pictures again, and she proceeded to try and gaslight me into thinking that there was no fade in the pic. I said there was and she pointed at the fade in the pic and said "that's not a fade." I'll include the reference pics in this review, and you can see for yourself if you think I'm just being an irrational customer. it's hard to advocate for yourself when the person you're dealing with is trying to convince you you're seeing things. I gave up, and told her to just buzz the mohawk off with a 1. she said she doesn't work off of clipper numbers but centimeters and inches instead, so I just pinched my fingers to the point where they were almost touching to show I wanted it...buzzed off...like I said. now wasn't the time to ask me what I wanted in detail, that should've been at the beginning of the cut. I assumed she was a professional and understood what I wanted after looking at it so briefly, so I trusted her. you would think a professional would confirm with a client that they wanted a haircut as drastic and unconventional as a mohawk, but there was none of that. I would've been happy to give her my phone to reference whenever she needed, but I'm not sure if that would've helped in her case since she thought she knew exactly what I wanted. so now I'm bald :D and i watched as all my nice curls were being swept off the floor right in front of me. I still tried being so nice about it and even made light of the situation trying to look at the bright side to not make her feel bad. she had the audacity to say it was a good cut for the summer. she didn't apologize or feel bad at all that she completely botched my haircut. I was so tempted to get up and leave without paying because that's definitely what would've been the right thing to do after such a soul-crushing experience, but I paid her the $35 and even gave her a $5 tip. I tip regardless if it's good or not, she even seemed shocked that I did. the worst part about all this is that I waited an hour and paid $40 to get my head shaved when I could've literally done this at home. I've included the reference pics, a video of her interpretation, and my bald head. I'm not going to tell you to go here or not, i think my case speaks for itself.

Absolutely and without question the best barber I have ever had in my life, and that includes $150…read more"stylists" in their hoity-toity salons. Tien is incredibly fast, inexpensive, and very, VERY good. He works alone, does not take appointments, and accepts cash only. The shop is clean and inviting. This is a true neighborhood barber shop in the very best sense. There is often no wait or perhaps one customer already getting a cut, but don't be discouraged if you see three people ahead of you. Tien will not dawdle, nor will he skimp on service. On the other hand, if you're the only customer in the shop, you might find yourself engaged in a fascinating conversation if you wish. But that's just a perk. It's all about the cut.

Been getting my haircut here for over 20 years, $25 for an amazing Haircut, he's quick if your…read moreshort on time, but he is an expert at cutting hair. He knows just how I like it. And a trim of your eyebrows and ear hairs is included. The best Barber I've ever had. Oh, and he's a cash only establishment so go to an ATM beforehand.

Rachel is so awesome! Well versed in razors, scissors, you name it. Trendy, edgy, and talented…read more 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.

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

I generally try to avoid leaving negative reviews, especially when the owner is very kind. However,…read moreI feel it's important to mention that I wasn't happy at all with my haircut. I usually get a simple undercut with faded back and sides, but the cut I received here didn't resemble a fade at all. The difference between the longer and shorter sections was very noticeable, and there was no smooth transition. I left feeling upset and disappointed, and ended up immediately going to a different barber to fix it which of course involved paying for another cut. Thankfully, they were able to help, but there's still a spot that couldn't be fixed, so I'll need to let my hair grow out for a proper fix. It's not a huge deal since hair only grows, but it wasn't the cut I was hoping for. I was pretty upset. If you're looking for a general barber fade, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

Great haircut, the owner is very personable, and she was able to accommodate me even on a day she…read morewasn't normally open. Big recommend!

I'm very picky when it comes to my husbands haircuts. And for great reason because he has an…read moreamazing face and personality coupled with a great bone structure.. anyways I digress. I'm picky because in the past, several people just trim way too much and there's a fine line between his "trim" and him looking like he joined the army. Which usually takes 3-4 weeks to grow out. Just makes me mad that it's that difficult to find a barber who does what my husband requests! Anyways, Anthony is the best! I have not met him yet in person but hubby comes home looking both adorable and hot, just as I know him to be. Really lucky to have found Mr. Anthony Barber and this gem of a place. Five stars!!!! Thanks again!!!

The shop is great. My son and I have gotten haircuts here recently, and they have all been well…read moreworth the money. Just got a haircut from Red, and it's perfect. He knew what would look good and what I was looking for, and absolutely knocked it out of the park.

Is it cheap? Yes, incredibly…read more Can you walk in and get a last minute cut? Absolutely. Will you love that cut? Who's to say. I loved mine and I was in and out quickly. Tip well! The cuts are below the going rate so if you can, let them enjoy your appreciation! I'll be back for a trim soon.

I've been looking for a good haircut spot in Santa Cruz when I can't go back to the Bay for my…read moreusual spot. Luckily I found Surecuts which happened to be across the street from my gym, so it was an easy hop over after a workout to get the hair managed. The salon is small and well maintained. I came in October and they were definitely feeling the spooky Halloween vibes. They have a restroom available for use and an arcade machine to burn some time on if you are waiting for your turn. I made an appointment (and they do 30 minute blocks) but was able to walk in early when they opened. Men's haircut is $25 which is a very reasonable price. I worked with Yareli who was very sweet and even offered some life tips while getting my cut done. She was intentional in asking to make sure what I wanted was happening, and that I liked the end product. In about 20 minutes, I was done and dusted with a new fresh cut. You can pay with your digital wallet, card, or cash. Don't forget to ask for a stamp card - your 5th visit will be $5 off! Small parking lot out in front so easy to drop in and get the business done.

Tony is great! Very fast and extremely affordable. I get a trim In between hair cuts from Tony when…read moreI can't make it to my regular barber.

Tony is a good barber, but twice I have arrived at his opening time of 9am and he isn't here. I…read morecalled him both times, once he was 10 minutes away but today 30 minutes away. The reason I come at open is to avoid the wait, but if he can't honor his hours its all for naught. I would recommend pushing back his opening time to 9:30 to avoid letting down his customers.