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    Red's Classic Barber Shop

    3.8 (148 reviews)
    ModerateBarbers
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Haircut

    Haircut and shave

    Shave only

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    Gouge above the ear. Actually worse and more noticeable in person.
    Richard M.

    I have been going to Red's when in Indianapolis for nearly 20 years. I admittedly stopped going based on a bad hair cut about 4 years ago. I decided to give it another go. Michael was assigned to do a beard trim and scalp massage. During our discussions it was decided, based on my request to get my edges cleaned up, that would include a "haircut." Michael was very nice as was everyone. But he struggled with steadiness and his hands noticeably shook. Not a great feeling when facing a straight razor. He struggled to understand what clean up of the edges looked like. My mistake (my first beard trim at Red's) was to read that a free hand trim didn't even include a shave of the lower neck. Regardless, the haircut only covered the lower one inch around the edges. Just what I wanted but it was still the same cost as a full haircut. Additionally, Michael gouged my hair over the ears. No apologies and offered to fix itu. Don't think it really could be. I have loved this place and the idea of an old style barber. But I can say that the idea and the execution are not the same. It pains me that the work has gotten worse and not better. I can't speak to every barber. And I can't speak to every haircut. But once again, for the second time in 5 years, my hair trim was over $30 and the hair is gouged. It will grow. I hope Red's can continue to grow too. But for now, I have to hit the pause button again.

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    Adam G.

    I have been going to Red's now for a little over a year. After initially trying out some of the other barber shops downtown, I settled with Red's and couldn't be happier. The atmosphere is if you just walked into a 1940's barber shop, with checkered floors, classical music, old-school barber chairs, and the barbers all dressed to the nine's, tie and all. The staff is all very friendly and professional. Appointments can be made in the store, online, or by telephone. They also except walk-ins if there are openings. Price is very reasonable -- $25 for a classic cut. And unlike some other barber shops in the area, Red's accepts both credit/debit card and cash! Wait you mean there are still some establishments that don't accept a credit card in 2019?? You bet! But if you come to Red's, you won't have to worry about hitting up an ATM first. They also sell a variety of hair styling and beard shaving products. Last but not least, you can get your leather shoes polished here as they have shoeshiner who works in the front of the shop. If you're in the area and in need of a haircut, you should check out Red's!

    The infection has created several sites of "alopecia" on my face.
    Bradley R.

    I decided to treat myself to something nice prior to going on vacation. I decided to get a haircut and face treatment at Reds and was able to get in same day. I am a life long Indiana resident and expected the best. During my haircut the female barber accidentally cut my face with the razor blade, I didn't say anything or complain as accidents happen. She apologized and comped my haircut. She then proceeded to the face treatment, all was good for a couple of days. 2-3 days after my haircut, I noticed red spots like an acne breakout in my hair and around the cut. I left for vacation started running a fever and started having a more intense breakout. When I got to my destination I felt horrible and went to an urgent care. Sadly I found out that my insurance wouldn't cover medical care out of state unless I was seen in an emergency room. I paid the $160 to be seen at the urgent care and diagnosed with a bacterial skin infection. The doctor warned of the severity of the infection and stated the likely cause was the haircut. I was given an antibiotic and 48 hours to improve or start IV antibiotics. The oral antibiotics have been successful however ruined my vacation with diarrhea and being ill. Accidents happen however this became a pretty severe accident that I learned was most likely due to dirty, unsanitary practices.

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    Kind, professional, funny, and a great cut! Would absolutely recommend to others. Thanks!

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    Got the worst haircut ever... had the hair on the back of my neck brought up so high. I sorta look dumb now.

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    Don't go here. They don't hire actual barbers. Mine allegedly graduated from beauty school but they absolutely can't cut hair.

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    They hire amateurs, not barbers. I would not go here if you're set in a way you like your cut.

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    Would recommend this barber shop to someone I don't like, over priced for quality of cuts

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