Got hair cut here for the first time. The service was great the barber was super nice.

I took my 8yo son to this barber the week before school started. The place had good reviews and was clean and looked like a typical barber shop. We're a little into the cut and I'm chit chatting with the barber and as we're talking about where we're from and grew up, I tell him my husband is from a different country. He proceeds to say to me- "oh. I know like a lot of people don't like people from that country". To which I say "oh, uh hmm" because I was confused and my brain could not understand why someone who I am giving my business to, would say such a rude comment to me, in front of my son, who is half from this country! What in the actual world?! Why would ANYONE say this to a customer? I don't care what your opinion is regarding the country where my husband is from, but you keep that unprofessional opinion to yourself. I will absolutely not be visiting this place again. read more

Mo and Carlos always have outstanding attitude shop is always clean service is on point never let me down making me look fresh all the time only shop in town that I know of that opens Sunday's read more

Motown Barbershop - Mid fade - Barbers Near Me - Davis, California

I just received a terrific haircut and beard trim from Carlos. I will definitely be back here for my next haircut.

I got a wonderful cut from Motown himself, he was very warm and inviting and gave me exactly what I asked for. Definitely recommend :) read more

Motown Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Davis, California

Solid barbershop. Would recommend a stop here anytime you're in Davis and looking for a quality cut, great conversation and a fresh fade to put that pep back in your step. ...You know that pep and that step. read more

Awesome shop. Been going here for about 6mo now once or twice a month. Never had a bad cut. Carlos always delivers a flawless fade.

Sooooo I had the opportunity to get my hair cut from the owner. I typically go to super cuts / Sport clips you name it. With the big companies, I always had inconsistency when I go there. I came to Motown once and I'm already set to always coming here. Thanks again for an amazing cut. I'll be sure to stop by every-time I need one. - Alonzo read more

Best haircuts in davis, if you are looking for a place that will always give you a fresh cut and you can rely on can always fit you in there schedule, Go here!! read more

My 8 year old son has had to endure my haircuts for 2 years and finally we venture out to a barber shop and luckily picked the BEST one. The shop was incredibly clean, everyone was masked, we were welcomed and got right in the chair, Motown listened to exactly what my son wanted (a cool style) and he absolutely delivered. We have a new barber and couldn't be happier! read more

Mo does a consistently great job. For the last few years, he has been my go-to barber for a simple fade and trim. He is always meticulous and attentive. His focus on the fade really makes him stand out. I have never had a barber focus so intently while cutting my hair. Even when I had to arrive absurdly early to ensure I had a decent place in line (pre-COVID), it was well worth the wait Friendly reminder - cash only! read more

My man Carlos took one look at the model haircut I wanted and went straight to work on making it happen. It's hard to find a good fade out there and he excelled. He asked me if I wanted any adjustments and sincerely meant it. Took his time and made me very happy. Best part was the convo. Great young man. read more

First time here and I got a pretty simple haircut: mid fade on the sides and clean up on the top for a combover. Mo is a nice guy and this haircut was simple but definitely better than other haircuts I've gotten. I came twenty minutes before opening and was fourth in line so the wait was about an hour or more. The pricing is kind of expensive if you want a fade or something special (25$), but it's 18$ before tip for a regular cut with student ID. I will still rate 5 stars because the pricing is pretty average. As for the wait time, it can definitely get too long if you show up later in the day so it's up to you if you wanna wait for a good haircut here or go somewhere else haha. I would try to go early if possible because it seems like many other barbershops in Davis do not have good reviews. read more

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Motown, gave me the Best Haircut EVER, awesome Service, Best barbershop in Davis CA.

Had my cut with Carlos and it's definitely 5 stars. Called beforehand since I had read a couple of reviews regarding the wait time and then walked there to find them ready to go (I'd always recommend calling before so you can figure out what times are better for walk-ins). I have to admit I did not make it easy for Carlos as I had no idea of what I wanted, but after asking for his opinion he gave me a couple of great suggestions and we went with that. The cut was fast (but not rushed), convo was great and I left there definitely satisfied. Price for a regular cut was $35. read more

Motown or no town. Motown Barber shop is the bees knees of all barbers in Davis, California. Wedding? Birthday party? Boys night out? Mo is the man. He's been taking care of my ugly head for a couple years now and he's never let me down. Genuine, friendly guy, tad bit more expensive but you get what you pay for. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance, talents got him booked up a week at a time. read more

Motown Barbershop - Zero fade. - Barbers Near Me - Davis, California

Went in as a first timer and had my hair cut by Carlos! My man knows what he's doing and had me right for summer! Really friendly and chill. Should've came here sooner! read more

Hands down my favorite barber in Davis. This guy will not only give you the best cuts but also brighten up your day, all for reasonable prices as well. Highly recommend! read more

Mo and his barber Jose are a great team! Very friendly always try to get you in and out of the chair in a timely manner. I always seem to catch Jose before a big appointment or meeting and recently for a company photo. He did a great job and as you can see the hair and fade was on point. So I had to go back this week cause we have our family photos this weekend. Thanks and I'll be back after New Years! read more

Motown Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Davis, California

Overall, they're skilled barbers but so sloooooooow. I've been here a few times not but I'm not going to anymore. The wait can be over an hour and half, even with multiple people working. The last time I went the owners wife tried to rip me off by charging a higher price than what I normally pay. I've decided to move on as their quality isn't worth waiting for 2 Update: The owner sent me a mean message telling me that his wife did not rip me off. When I normally pay $18, and she says $30, then there's an issue. He told me to go to other barber shops, so I encourage you too! read more

I should've confirmed their prices before I had the haircut done This is my first time ever going to Motown barbershop. The guy who cut my hair was a very cool guy (Carlos), and we had some nice conversation. All I had done was a basic haircut, and had him cut down the beard a bit. Nothing fancy, no special styling. Really simple, and I don't have a lot of hair. Only took about 20 minutes I think. I had brought $40 cash with me thinking that I would leave the guy a $5 to $10 tip. I figured there was no way a simple hair/beard cut could be more than $30-35 maximum. After the haircut, I asked him how much it would be, and he said it would be $55! I was shocked! $55 for a simple haircut and beard trim! Never in my life has it cost me anywhere near that much for a basic haircut and beard trim. I have the exact same thing done that he did for $20-$25 at other barbershops. I ran to the ATM to get another $20, and let him keep all of it ($60 total, with a $5 tip). This will have to be the last time I will go to this barbershop though. No disrespect to the barber, he was cool, and he did a decent job, but $55 was just too much imho. read more

Ohhhhh heeeeeck no...I was a barber for 5 years and a stylist for 10! Sent my husband here for a head shave and a clean up job on his beard since i didn't have the time...One of the employees shaved his head (000 all over), no shampoo, and shaved his beard down to his damn earlobes...and guess how much they charged....45 dollars!! Never again. Maybe the owner is worth 45 bucks but he better train his employees a lot better for that amount! read more

Apparently you can get $25 fades and a $40 head shave with clippers at the same shop. Went in to get my head buzzed and asked to not leave my beard blocked off but to fade it in a little. I was in the chair for two rounds of the the Ruiz fight ( which could be heard but the tv in front of me was off) and it cost me $45. What a joke lol read more

Came here twice not returning. Here is why. First off mo is a good barber no doubt about that. First visit was fine. Second visit someone else cut my hair and did a ok job.. nothing great. Proceeded to charge 20 bucks for trimming my beard. I don't even have a beard it's more like stubble. Definitely worth it to just drive to sac and get a better experience and much cheaper this is unacceptable read more

Never again am I coming to Motown. I came to this place because of the yelp reviews and I regret it. Not only did I wait for nearly 3 hours for my haircut but the haircut itself was a mess. I showed a picture of what I wanted yet the outcome was the complete opposite. The top is crooked and untameable and way out of shape and the sides and back were cut way too short. I literally don't know what to do to fix this horrendous thing they called a haircut. If I had known that this "haircut" would be a fail I wouldve not gotten one in the first place or just would've headed down to olive drive. The way it was styled hid all the imperfections but once I got home I was met with disaster. I am extremely disappointed and unless some sort of repayment is made by Motown , I will be taking my business elsewhere. For reference , I got my hair done by Ben. I requested them since a lot of other guys seemed to like him. read more

If there were a "No Star" I would select that. I wanted to try this shop for my son as it is closer to home. Waited 40 minutes while two people before us were served. No problem. But at no time did either barber even look our way. It was like we were ghosts. After the older man finally finished the head he had been working on the whole time, he spent another 5 minutes arranging stuff at the cash desk. That is when the energy of the place overwhelmed me and I had to walk out. Customer service and kindness to potential new clients - wholly lacking. There name is misplaced. This place is not worthy of the name Motown. For the price they charge which is higher than most men's hair cuts, you'd think a greeting or recognition of some sort would be included in the price. Ditch and go elsewhere. read more

I normally exclusively go here to get my hair cuts but they're separated since I have to work full time and school full time and time is limited. I always knew the wait time for this place is insane but it's worth to me and I've never had to wait longer than 2 hours but today was something wild. I put my name at 11 and came back at 12:30. I still had 5 people before so I decided to just wait it out. One of the guys goes on his break and I'm like okay everyone needs to take their lunch especially on a busy day like this. He gets back (Alex), then him and Mo start mowing down the list hella quick and I checked again and only had one person before me. Mo then says 5 names in a row and no shows and I get confused because "Vlad" did not get called. I go check the list and he crossed my name off. At this point, 4 hours later, I say f**k it and leave. Thanks for wasting my time read more

Great barber. The owner brought me back to life. Was nervous trying out a new barber for the first time with great results. Every rating that was negative about waiting for a hair cut that's normal people know what they will get and are willing to wait. Great quality, great service. 10/10 recommend. read more

I recently started going to Motown and I will never look back. I get a high quality hair cut, in a relaxed environment, and Motown is very interesting to talk to. With the current pandemic, call ahead for an appointment. Highly recommend! read more

There are only a few times a month I go for a haircut and I am usually particular with my barbers. As I have only lived in Davis for 2 years, I definitely recommend this spot! The quality of the cut is top notch and the staff is very personable. The only thing is the WAIT! Make sure to plan ahead if you do stop by Motown. It reminds me of funky town! If you're a student ask for the student discount!!! read more

Mo was really nice and understanding toward what I was looking to get. From someone who usually just has their hair trimmed, he managed to help me find something I really liked. Not even just Mo, but the rest of the barbers are really nice too. read more

They raised their prices to $15 for student haircuts! Also, the wait times are ridiculous at times so I'm forced to go to razors edge or worse, the other barber on olive drive. If they kept their price at $10 for students that would have been the dream. read more

The waiting is way too long. It takes over 4 hours to get me there. And the haircut is just so-so. I read there is a student discount at 10 bucks but the truth is 18. So basically no cheaper than any other ones. read more

This place has a reputation as the best in Davis. They definitely have lived up to the claim in the time I've been here. Also, for the past few months, I've entrusted my hair to Alex. He's the man and I highly recommend him! read more

Motown is to be trusted with your hair because he definitely knows what he is doing! I've been getting my hair cut by his wife for as long as I remember and I'm glad to see him expand into Davis. If you're looking for quality service at a great price, get your hair cut at Motown Barber Shop! read more

BEST BARBERS IN TOWN!!! I really wish I'd found this place sooner. I've been to almost all the barbershops over the past 3 years I have been in Davis and I haven't found one that can stick with until now. This place is run by nice, honest people who are absolutely great at cutting hair. When I first walked in, I noticed how clean and well put together the shop is. I was immediately greeted by Mo with a friendly handshake and introduction before he proceeded to cut my hair. Unlike the other barbers I had gone to over the years, Mo really understood how I wanted my hair cut. Not only that he was able to cut my hair just how I liked it, he actually TOOK HIS TIME cutting my hair to make sure I look good. To top it all off, they gave me the student discount (10 dollar haircut) even though I had forgotten my ID. This place has earned every star and every good review given to them. I would give them 6 stars if I could. I can't wait for my hair to grow out so I can come back here to cut my hair! read more

Motown Barbershop - Very clean! So far so good! - Barbers Near Me - Davis, California

The waits will always be half an hour to at least 2 hours, BUT I promise it's worth! The customer service and environment they provide make the wait worthwhile! If you enjoy listening to old school r&b soulful music, chilling, and having a good conversation/relationship with your barber then Motown is for you! The price did rise from $10 to $15 but it's still worth it! The best barbershop in Davis hands down. Even if the wait is 2 hours you can always just kick it at the boba place next door and work on some homework or something. BUT be sure you're present when they call your name or else they'll skip you! read more

This is the best place to get your hair cut in Davis. Quote me on it. When Motown cuts my hair, I'm pretty sure an angel in heaven starts crying. Seriously though, I could not be happier that Motown has his own place now. I'm a big fan and I'm vowing to never get my hair cut anywhere for the rest of undergrad. So, here it, short and simple: -Bottom line, as a student: at 10 dollars, there's no better price in Davis -He's a genuinely friendly guy and his attention to detail is unmatched -He will spend time on your hair and ask you how's it's going throughout -The place is spacious, beautiful artwork, and it is remarkably clean The best barbershop I've been to, hands down. Once you come here, you don't go...joking. You'll be back. read more

Best barbershop in Davis, hands down. I've had my hair cut at most of them in the area, and this is by far the best. Clean, professional, and (most importantly) the best cuts. I used to go to Olive Drive, but was unimpressed by their recent drop in quality and service. This place has proved to be a far better replacement. You never have to worry about which barber you get, because all of them have given me a great cut. PRO TIPS: Arrive early and leave yourself some time! This place is pretty much always busy, and you cannot call ahead. However, I think this reflects the quality, detail, and popularity of this place. Also, bring your student ID (if you have one). Student cuts are $10, but you need ID. read more

I've been searching for a decent barbershop in Davis ever since someone-who-will-not -be-named at the Davis Barber Shop yelled at me for coming in 10 minutes after they had closed while they finished up a haircut. I had been going there for years, and I told them frankly that they had just lost a customer. After going to Terrible Clips for a quick cut (hind sight is 20-20), I headed over to Motown to see if they could fix the travesty that was my hair. It was a Sunday, and few places were open (bonus), so it was by chance that I ended up here, but I'm glad I did! Ben (shaved head, goatee, tattooed arms) was the perfect balance of courtesy, humor, and just plain doing a great job cutting hair! He was friendly and talkative, but also managed not to talk my ears off as some other barbers have done in the past. Not only did he fix my bad cut, he explained to me the incorrect techniques that left my hair poorly blended, and what he was going to do to clean everything up. Finished my neckline with warm soap and a straight razor. I might go back for a shave next time! Afterword, he even let me leave to grab some cash since I had already spent my cash at Terrible Clips. At such a reasonable price ($15, $10 with student ID), and with professionalism and quality that has been hard to find in town, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Motown Barber. My new go-to barbershop! read more