Pasadena Barber Shop

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Available by appointment

Elise is absolutely amazing! I live about 45 minutes away, but the drive is always worth it. I…read morehonestly can't imagine trusting anyone else with my hair or my daughter's. Her knowledge and passion for hair truly set her apart. She takes the time to listen to exactly what you want and has the skill to bring it to life. On top of that, she's incredibly kind, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. I'm so grateful I found her--she's officially my go-to hairstylist, and I couldn't recommend her more highly!

This salon specializes in men's cuts and there's limited stylists who will do women's cut. I…read morehaven't gone to a salon in years and did a lot of searching until I decided to book an appointment with Kristy. Booking was easy, as it can be done online. Kristy was so easygoing and we chatted the entire time I was getting my hair cut. I showed her the length I was going for and had her go from there. In the end, I realized the length was shorter than what I wanted but I love it still. It was honestly one of the best experiences I've had at a salon.

Men's haircut by Will

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Perfect Gentleman Salon

Reyna lives up to her name! Always leaves me looking…read morebetter. Thank you & see you soon!

I recently moved to Pasadena and was looking for a great barbershop to take care of my beard. I…read morefound Perfect Gentleman Salon and it was exactly what I was looking for. Sonia is now my regular barber and she's fantastic! I used to do my own beard, but now I'm here about twice a month. It's a Black-owned barbershop, but they cater to everyone. Great atmosphere, great energy, and if you're a guy who likes to get pampered a little, this is the place. I haven't done the full manicure/pedicure yet, but when I do, it'll be here. You walk out feeling like a million bucks. Highly recommend Sonia and Perfect Gentleman!

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Barber Embassy

4.9(85 reviews)

1.7 mi•Downtown

Ivan has been my go to barber for the past 8 years. I've gone through countless different hair…read morestyles and have alway left his haircuts feeling clean and presentable. His attention to detail is unparalleled and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated barber experience.

Not good. Who wants to wait 1 month for a appointment…read more If you want a haircut you have to wait 1 month

Clean and organized.

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B Side U - Pasadena

4.9(212 reviews)

2.0 mi•South

Available by appointment

Free parking

Both of my sons absolutely love Ken! He's the only hairstylist they truly trust with their hair…read more They always leave his chair feeling confident and loving their new look. Ken just knows exactly what works for them every single time. The salon is always spotless, clean, and well-maintained. Everything feels fresh, organized, and hygienic, which makes the whole experience even more comfortable and enjoyable.

I really like my haircuts from Nami! I've been getting my haircuts from Nami for the past 8 months…read moreor so after I found this place from Yelp and I highly recommend her. I always find it really hard to explain exactly how I want my hair to look because even when I find examples to show the hairstylist, I either don't want it exactly like the photo, or (more often than not) the person in the photo has hair/headshape different from mine so I'm never going to look just like that. I've come to realize that every hairstylist is going to have their own "style" if you will, and the haircuts they do will reflect that style. I really appreciate Nami's style and the way my haircuts turn out even for little things that are hard to explain such as the back. If I had to describe it in regards to my own requests (I do a side part), I would say she's great at flowy, modern cuts that look clean but still have a natural feel to them. She's also great at listening to requests. I often like mixing up my haircut a tiny bit and she'll offer suggestions and we'll have a discussion on various possibilities. Lastly, besides doing great haircuts she's also just fun to talk to, I always enjoy talking to her so that's a bonus. Reservations are done via their website where you'll find available times and pricing. Parking is easy, there's a huge parking lot in back that's shared with a row of retail buildings, just look for the two story building with the Sansai Japanese Grill.

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Haircut by Nami

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Boathouse Barbershop

5.0(35 reviews)

2.1 mi•South

Just got my shaggy hair cut into a handsome shorter style from Andy. He was so nice, easy, and did…read morea great job. The shop is a great vibe, and I will be coming back here from now on. Thanks for the great experience!

Best Haircut experience in my life!!!…read more Andy is a true professional and great person to speak with. I look forward to getting my haircut here until I'm bald. Thank you Andy

Traditional cut by Andy

Work in progress, reflected in mirror

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Every cut is finished with a straight razor.

Floyd's 99 Barbershop

3.8(305 reviews)

1.9 mi•South

Tre (Trevon) is THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!…read more Make sure to book your cut with him, you won't go wrong. He's been cutting my hair for over a year now. After having him as my stylist/barber, there's no one else that I want touching my hair. His customer service is second to none. He's quite literally one on the nicest people that I have ever met & I enjoy catching-up with him every time I come in. His skills are second to none - I actually had the pleasure of meeting him while he was a student many moons ago. To see his evolution as a professional is really quite cool. He has come a long way & a beast when it comes to turning out a style that you like. The great thing is that he is big on collaboration. At the end of the day, he is not satisfied unless you are. He welcomes ideas & is very creative at giving his own useful input. The only "regret" that I have is that my hair doesn't grow fast enough so that I can have him cut it. Seriously, book Tré. You'll be happy you did. 5 stars. Also, shoutout to Eloisa R. for being such a lovely person to work with as well.

I've been coming here for years! My first visit to the Pasadena location was their opening week…read morewhen they had a special $5 cut. Though I've had two previous barbers, my favorite and current barber is Griffin. Great guy, love hearing about his adventures as a girl-dad, his rock band days, and everyday life. The barber shop is like all of the other Floyd's... Band posters on the walls, variety of music (mostly rock, alt and punk), and major sports (muted) on the TVs.

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Rose City Barbershop

4.5(137 reviews)

0.9 mi

Low prices and easy appointment scheduling through their website. Service is quick and…read moreprofessional.

Shaved me up good!!! ran in last minute and they totally accommodated me…read morethanks guys!

Fresh Undercut by the one and only, Chris

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Our Thing Barbershop

5.0(14 reviews)

1.8 mi•Downtown

If you're looking for a solid, dapper haircut in the Pasadena area, please check out Our Thing…read moreBarbershop. Full disclosure, Gaspar has been cutting my hair for the better part of the last year. When I heard he was starting his own shop, I had to come check it out! The shop is located within Salon Republic at the Paseo Colorado. You can park in the structure and get your parking validated for up to 90 minutes for free. Gaspar has put in a lot of work into giving the shop a mafia/mob style aesthetic. The brick wall, bullet holes, pictures of the mob and vintage style barber chair is such an awesome touch! He's really doing his best to bring back the feel of an old-school barbershop. As far as the haircut goes, don't go in expecting a quick cut. You can really see Gaspar's attention to detail when I ask for a comb-over fade. He's personable and easy to chat with, so I don't feel like I'm just there for a haircut. One of my favorite things about getting a cut here is the hair-wash. Not only is it super relaxing, but it means I don't have to go and cleanup the little hairs. Gaspar also does beard and mustache trims, as well as a straight razor shave. 10/10 would recommend Gaspar to anyone looking for an affordable, quality cut.

Great Service Great Cut definitely recommend 1930s style good price takes time to give the best cut…read moreThanks

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Classic gentleman's cut

Studio 91 by Raffi

4.8(44 reviews)

1.9 mi•Downtown

The cut Raffi gave me was one of, if not the very best cut I've ever had. You can tell he takes…read moregreat pride in his work just like a great barber should. In LA you receive poor haircuts from many places. NEVER at Raffi D. It's the one barber that I can always rely on. Extremely professional and you can tell he really respects the art. What I also love about this place is the awesome membership packages they offer. I got myself the Executive membership that gets me a cut plus beard trim once a week at a very reasonable price. In the end I highly recommend this spot to anyone in need of a cut or facial hair grooming. Simply can't ask for a better barber.

customer service worse than the haircuts. Staff was insanely rude and disrespectful. Such a jokeread more

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Noah

5.0(18 reviews)

1.8 mi•Downtown

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Great service Friendly…read moreAttentive and thoughtful. I will definitely go back as they also have great products.

100% recommend if you're looking to get haircut and especially a perm. Noah is super friendly and…read morealso very talented and informative when it comes to how to take care of your hair and how to best style it. You'll never have to worry when it comes to getting a good haircut or perm coming to him.

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Kristin E.

1 year ago

Please do not give this place your business. I have tried to go here twice with my brother who has special needs. The first time they were busy and rude. Today there was one barber, in the 4th chair from the window in a matching shirt/short set, who was finishing up a hair cut. There was no one else waiting. The barber looked at us, told us to wait, and then he went outside to smoke a cigarette. When he came back in, he didn't acknowledge us and instead went and hid in the back. SO RUDE. A haircut and beard trim do a lot for a person's self esteem. It took time to get my brother to agree to go to the barber. We chose this barber because it is walking distance from the assisted living facility that he lives at. The hope was that visiting the barber would become part of his self care routine. Instead, we were treated horribly and ignored. I AM SO UPSET RIGHT NOW :( read more

Pablo P.

482

7 years ago

Pasadena barber shop is the place to go ! I've been coming here for over 12 years and they continue to grow as a business. This place has revamped it self in the last few months. This place has new floors and mirrors and lights and new staff. This place continues to amaze me. I continue to come here because Edgar has been a work of art to my hair! He knows what I like and he works with my schedule. As long as I tell him a few days before. This barbershop is know for having great employees and a very clean shop. They also have a new logo they rolled out and also have new uniforms. So a big high five to the changed that continue to happen. They also have new TVs that play sports and music videos which is a plus. read more

Fernando V.

8 years ago

I have been going to this barbershop for the past 7 years for a reason, all the barbers are very knowledgeable and professional. It is there where a good price and high quality meet. My go-to person is John, he's always taken the time to give my hair the look I really want.(Big plus since I'm always changing my style and my hair is a bit hard to work with). Overall: friendly, bilingual and professional barbers. good price point. clean facility and restroom. vending machines on site. TV & Audio available. Pool table. Parking lot behind the shop (on Washington Blvd.) Give them a try, no other barbershop has been as sufficient as this one for me. read more

Steven C.

883

7 years ago

Want to know about a hole in the wall barber shop that will blow you out of your mind. Pasadena Barber Shop is the business that will not be left behind once more people know about it. I was told about this place from a friend. Decided to give it a try and was extremely satisfied with Idi the barber. This guy goes out of his was to make sure you are confortable with your haircut and will be making you laugh the entire time. Thanks Idi for your great work. I will be continuing to come here because of Idi!!! read more

Manny G.

8 years ago

I've been coming to this shop for 20 years now. I drive 45 miles twice a month and book my appointments weeks in advance because the quality of work ALL these barbers produce is exceptional. Some may say the price is higher compared to their competitors but the end result is worth it. I've cheated on them, many times but, I always end up right back here. You only have to try them once to be sold. read more

Omar O.

8 years ago

Been going to this Barber named Edgar for over 12 years on a weekly basis and there's a reason for that. Everybody out there knows once you find a great barber you gotta stick with them and by far one of the best in California. Check this place out and see for yourself. Make sure to make an appointment for more convenience but walk ins are cool too. I highly recommend them. read more

Tony V.

9 years ago

Just got a great haircut, beard trim and lineup from John. You won't find a better barber anywhere! Really! He will spend as long as it takes to get you looking your best. Call for an appointment. If you walk in and John can't take you right away, he will call you when he has a opening. It's a clean, no-frills shop with reasonable prices. read more

Richard A.

4 years ago

Samantha, who is new to the shop absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. Everything from her customer service, all the way down to her attention to detail, is just phenomenal. Her cuts are clean, and she will make you feel like a million bucks. I highly suggest going to her for your next haircut. read more

Mike P.

8 years ago

Edgar is an artist. He leaves me looking fresh every time and more than that I enjoy his company and his knowledge on books. Edgar sobre todo es un artista. Me deja listo para el baile y agradezco su attention a detalle. Get a haircut with Edgar he can do it all from tapers to fades. read more

Raul C.

8 years ago

I have been going there for years. Edgar cuts my hair, and leaves it fresh all the time. He's always willing to work with my schedual day or night great service, seriously! Give these guys a try they all cut hair dope. John, Ulises ,Josue, Idi. All these dudes get down. Trust!! read more

Alejandro A.

8 years ago

Good Vibes, Fresh Cuts, and Clean Fades Go to John for all of the above. Always available to cut me up and always does a great job.6 stars hands down. Wouldn't trust anybody but him to fade me up. Book an appointment with him. Trust!!! read more

Marian S.

8 years ago

I have had an awesome experience everytime I bring my toddler into the barbershop. Edgar has been so patient and loving with him and even though my son has special needs he doesn't cry and gets up from the barber chair looking great. read more

Raymond M.

8 years ago

Known John for about a year now he's my go to guy for a fresh cut. Fades are always seamless. Cool dude, great conversations. Always working things out to fit me into his schedule. Highly reccomend. read more

Enrique M.

8 years ago

John has cut my hair for long time, and IHabe changed my style a few times and he always achieves a perfect result of the style I want. Very professional and update in new techniques. Enrique read more

Mario L.

8 years ago

Great place to get a good fade and beard trim Family friendly and very professional I been coming here for many years Ulises is a good barber and friend read more

Jose C.

8 years ago

Best Barber Shop in Pasadena . Edgar s my Barber 8 years always take care of you Keep you Fresh . Make a appointment get Best Cuts in Pasadena . read more

Chris B.

285

8 years ago

Can't go wrong with John AKA BuffBarber Always gets me looking like a knife. Very social and always open to learning more #BuffBarber read more

Carlos C.

8 years ago

I come here whenever I need a cut, my barber of choice is john as he always gets me right. I would highly recommend this barbershop.

Juan A.

9 years ago

Great Barber Shop! Definitely would recommend coming here! Everyone is friendly and they all take the time to make you look fresh!

Luis G.

7 years ago

I don't mind waiting but to make me wait for 1.5 hours and to tell me you can't cut my hair until 3 hours later?

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