My boy doesn't usually like getting his hair cut and I'm very particular on how it is done. Ron has cut his hair twice and is always very patient with him. This place is open, just new management! Recommend for all men's/boys haircuts. read more

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Great service and quality - I know some people reported this has been closed but it has simply changed ownership.

We had an amazing experience at SAM's Barbershop in Old Poway! The staff were incredibly patient, kind, and understanding. They turned a potentially stressful moment into a memorable one. The team was courteous, professional, and friendly from start to finish. If you're looking for a barbershop that truly cares about their customers--especially for kids--I highly recommend SAM's Barbershop. Thank you for making our first haircut experience such a positive one! read more

Great service! Sam cut my boys hair, we were walking around old poway and decided to check this shop out. I'm very happy with the results. This shop has great energy and the client before me left very happy about her son's cut. We will definitely return in the future. read more

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I got a haircut and beard trim from Sam. I didn't notice until I got home but my beard was cut shorter on one side than the other. 1 sideburn was cut longer than the other as well. If you get a beard trim make sure it is right before leaving. I wear glasses so when the cut was done I looked at my hair and didn't notice the beard right away. I will not repeat. read more

I came in Thursday night with my son & grandsons & was pleasantly surprised with the service. Unfortunately I didn't get either of the guys names but both of them were kind to my grandkids. I also loved the playlist while waiting for their haircuts. The music made for an enjoyable experience. read more

they do a great job!'. Sam thank you for the great service today! Great atmosphere super friendly and entertaining!

My son is pretty particular about his hair, and has a "regular" barber. We needed his lettuce cut in a pinch. Well... the guys at Sam's didn't disappoint! We walked in, no wait. Explained what we wanted, and haircut was done in 15 minutes. Barbers were all smiles, very friendly and efficient. Pricing is totally fair. Needless to say, we will be back, and I would recommend this barber shop, over others I've patroned in Del Mar, La Jolla etc. thanks guys! read more

The owner talks big and clearly should talk less while cutting hair because a blind man would have done a better job than him.

Ronsi is my dude everytime I get my haircut, he's one of the only barbers that can cut my hair the right way. He always remembers what kind of haircut I want too even if I haven't been there in two months! Great shop! Friendly people. read more

From the moment I walked in, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I got my hair cut by Robbie and he was extremely friendly, professional and insanely skillful at his craft. Not all barbers are created equal, and today Sam's Old Poway Barber Shop showed how much better they are than the other shops I have been to in my experience. I would absolutely recommend this barbershop to anyone looking for a quality haircut, and I definitely will be coming back in the future for a very long time. Thanks again guys! read more

What a friendly, fun spot to get a haircut! As a guy, this is kind of the perfect place: 1. No appointments needed. Drop in! 2. Chill vibe. 3. No upselling or product pushing occurred (yay!) 4. Clean. 5. Sports playing on the TVs (not my thing, but I'm throwing this info out there because I know how y'all like to watch them sports!) 6. Skilled barbers. Very happy with the quality of my cut. Clean lines, even cut, perfect fade. Did a haircut and a beard trim, finished off with a straight razor. Love it! Felt like a million bucks after. Honestly it was the first time I've let another guy cut my beard, so was feeling cautious. Very glad I did though, and definitely enjoyed the process. Kind of nice to feel a little pampered, and not even have to deal with beard trimming in the process. Will definitely return. Highly recommend this crew! read more

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Ronsi seems like a great guy but came here and I was not happy with my haircut. He cut my hair in 8 minutes. It appeared he wanted to squeeze another client in my time slot. The haircut I received seemed more like something of Supercuts or a salon, not a man's barbershop. I returned after driving away and noticed how fuzzy the sides looked and it not look as crisps as a proper haircut in a barbershop would have done it.I returned and Ronsi did cleaned me up without any issues. I gave this shop a try and will not be returning. read more

What an amazing group of guys that work here. Sam is such a genuine guy and I always let him have his choice of my haircut. My son goes here as well and we will never go anywhere else, truly a wonderful barber shop with a family atmosphere. No matter how people feel about this shop being more expensive it's totally worth it, they deserve the income in every way. Get out here and get an awesome fresh haircut/shave! read more

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Since moving to Poway about 7 months ago, this has been my place to go each time for a haircut. Ronsi is professional, quick and very good at what he does. Reasonable price for the quality cut. Highly recommend - local Poway neighbor read more

Moved to Poway recently, been going here and getting a great cut at a reasonable price. Ronsi is a good conversation and does a great job

Just sat at this place for 40 minutes waiting for a haircut as their were 3 people before me. It's finally my turn and the guy working took a guy that just walked in the door instead or me. Myself and my 3 sons have been coming here since the place opened but now I'll never go back again, you just lost 4 customers for screwing me over for no reason read more

My son was in dire need of a back to school haircut. His hair is thick and difficult to cut. He also does not sitting still for long periods of time. They did a fantastic job and he looked amazing for his first day of school. The price was reasonable and he came out looking like a star. read more

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Roy has cut my hair a few times now and always does a great job. It is hard to find consistency and skill and I have found one at Sam's Old Poway barber Shop in Roy. Thank you for making me look great for my Christmas party. read more

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My son came home and asked me if his fade was straight. Not only was it very crooked, his skin was cut and nipped in 3 places! We went back to complain and the guy just said "that's how it's supposed to look". My son asked for his money back- that was a "no". He asked for at least the tip back. Another shrug. We will never go again. I took him to my girl to clean it up. read more

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My boys are super picky when it comes to getting a haircut. We were around Poway and I was trying to convince my kids just to get a hair cut at one of the chains (Super Cuts or Sports Clips). Immediately it was a no, followed with can we just go home. Found this place based on their ratings and convinced the boys they wouldn't be disappointed. The shop was super clean and busy when we went in. All the customers seemed like repeat customers. We didn't wait very long and the barbers did a great job on both kids. We will definitely be repeat customers... actually my husband will be heading over to them today for a haircut! read more

Called ahead . Made an appointment (super easy) .. RONSI! Was my barber.. amazing work . This man took his time . Like a painter creating his art masterpiece.. solid precision , attention to detail , constantly checking his work . No matter what you throw at him he will figure out a way to fix it or make it look good. BEYOND IMPRESSED... anyone who needs a clean cut , amazing customer service , clean facility, fully vaccinated. REMEMBER THE NAME! RONSI ! AMAZING BARBER!! I will be back and spreading the word to my fellow PD/ MILITARY FAMILY . read more

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I really do enjoy coming here to get a haircut. But I am updating this since it's been a while since I've come to get my haircut. I wanted to complain about the attitude of one employee. I have had my haircut done by this one guy who is a little bit older and has dark hair compared to the other barbers I usually see there. CONCERNS I HAVE FROM MY LAST VISIT: Number 1. : He has cut my hair before and it is rarely done properly. The last time he cut it (I don't really have my glasses on and can't see what exactly he might be doing sometimes) but my hair grew incorrectly because it wasn't cut proportionately. I showed him a photo and he was like: "yes yes. Don't worry I know what you want." 2. He sometimes has an attitude. He is blunt and rude. I called before coming and it was the same guy who cut my hair who picked up. I wanted to ask if there was another barber who could cut my hair instead. He got defensive and suggested maybe I shouldn't come today because I was "wasting his time." I politely told him that I still wanted to get my hair cut. 3. I went with my mother to make sure that it looked even and properly done. At one point it seemed like he was done and my mother came over and saw that there was still a tuft of hair on the back. The person cutting my hair stood back and said: "Am I done yet?" in a very blunt and condescending way. It was rude and he then started trying to fix it. 4. Sam came in and he looked like he was getting more focused and worried that he had to do it right. Sam spoke to him ( I guess he was suggesting him what to do) and he started to do it properly. When we were done my mom and I were pleased. Overall: I absolutely love coming here and I think Sam and the rest of his team are professional without a doubt. With this one employee I am very polite with him and patient, but he is not professional and careful enough at times. I have come back home dissatisfied with a haircut I didn't ask for. read more

We love this barber shop, since moving to poway over a year ago, this is our barber every time the boys need a haircut! They treat us like family and know us every time we walk in the door. We will always come back every couple weeks! They do a great job every time. read more

Seriously people if you have a son, the only place in town you should be getting his haircut is at Sam's Barber shop! Sam and his crew are totally awesome! Those guys know how to do whatever the style of the day is, the look of the week, the cut of the month.....they can do it!!!! Prices are fair, service is superb and the place is right next to Old Poway Park and Wholly Crepe, so if there's a wait, go walk around the park or get a crepe and coffee. read more

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Haircut turned out boxy. Felt a bit rushed but ultimately all I care about is what the hair looks like and it turned out just "ok"

I came here for a fade based on the reviews but came home only to be utterly disappointed. I didn't wear my glasses for obvious reasons, but from afar the cut looked decent. When I got home I looked a little closer, the fade looked like it had been done by a novice. It looked like they had only ran 2 different guards through and that was it! It's a shame the 2 other barbers standing around that night let me leave like that. It was already late and I was going to be gone all week so I just chucked it up as a $25 loss and salvaged it the best I could with my own clippers. Not much of a Barber shop if they can't fade hair... read more

*Was here a month ago....late review, sorry!* Being my first time at an actual barber shop, I didn't know quite what to expect. I've had the same person do my hair for years, but she moved away. So I needed a new place to go and decided to finally try a barber shop. Well boy am I glad I chose Sam's! Luckily when I arrived, there wasn't a wait and I was seen quickly. I do not remember her name, but the wonderful lady who cut my hair did a BADASS job. I never liked the look and feel of my hair more than I did after she was finished. She was very personable and we talked about everything. I'll definitely be going back....in a few days actually haha! read more

Great neighborhood barber shop. I see locals I know here, and it seems like they cut all the kids hair. I always go to Roy, because he is clean and fast and my hair looks great every time. read more

Excellent! Was in Poway visiting family , and needed a haircut: looking for a barber, and stumbled across it. Highly recommend.

Sam's is the top sport for a fresh cut. All hair welcome and won't leave disappointed. Roy is my favorite he's the man! read more

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Never again. I tried this place for the fourth time thinking he would finally get the haircut right, but I was wrong. I kept showing him all these photos and he kept saying, "yes, like last time." And then he just kept cutting my son's hair and shaved the side completely off! And then he had the nerve to tell me, "It'll grow back in two weeks." That is not the point. I came here to get my son's haircut right, so I expect to see it done correctly after the haircut is done. You mean to tell me I need to wait 2 weeks to see the results I want? Do not come here. This man had no idea what he's doing and there's no point in showing him photos because he will do the complete opposite of what you want. How is he even a licensed barber? read more

Overall a great experience! They have a professional, polite, and well-trained barbers here who will greet you promptly. I had my previous cut here, and my friends like my clean look. The environment was amazing, and they got good music and good vibes. Definitely, I will be going back here. I trust my hair on them now! read more

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I LOVE this barbershop! My 15 month old just got his 4th haircut at Sam's (we've been going since the 1st) and we will keep coming back. The service is consistent, they are friendly, accommodating, great with kids, and it's a clean shop. A friend recommended starting my little guy off at a barbershop instead of a kids cuts place and it was the best advice. Thank you! read more

Today was my second time in the shop and I think the thing I appreciate the most about Sam's shop is the way it's run. The barbers here enjoy what they do, and care about their clients. They are not afraid to engage with one another and with clients either in the waiting area or the chairs and they still pay attention to details of the haircuts they are providing. This is a refreshing change from most of the other shops I have tried in the last year and a half where customer interaction is kept to a minimum, customers are processed in assembly line like fashion, and little attention is paid to what customers want in a haircut. In short, I'm glad to have found Sam's and look forward to frequenting the shop in the future. read more

Finally a barbershop where the guys really listen to you. I asked for a scissor and razor neck trim with no buzzers and finally got it. A lot of barbers want to take a shortcut with the clippers but it leaves the hair looking unnatural and growing back goofy. I got exactly what was asked for and in less than 10 minutes. It was a little more expensive than the average outfit but it was worth it Including the drive from San Diego. Very pleasant experience and I highly recommend their services to all. read more

Ran in here for the first time last month when I was rushing to get a haircut on the day of a friend's wedding. Friendly and caring staff, clean shop, plenty of parking. I'll be back. read more

Arrived from Las Vegas Last night and the first thing on my todo list is to visit Sam, as you can see in the photo attached that Sam knows what he is doing, he is simply the master of fading. Clippers he uses are like butter, the quality is unbeatable. Definitely, highly recommend ***** Thank you Sam read more

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Ronsi is THE BEST! I have dark hair and a light scalp, so it's easy to tell when a fade is off. He did it PERFECTLY. What I especially loved is that he asked a lot of clarifying questions throughout the process to make sure the cut was exactly what i wanted to a T. He is so kind and so wonderful. The shop also has a great relaxing atmosphere and is impeccably clean. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you Ronsi! read more

Been going here since Sam's opened friendly staff who will remember you and your hair cut even if it's been a while. Professional and talented barbers no matter what whose chair you sit in. read more