I came in for a haircut and the guy did a really good job. I cannot say it was a perfect job as I found two areas near my ears that I had to touch up after (sideburns were not trimmed and there were some long hairs near the ears area). Aside from that it was a great haircut as I really needed my hair shortened. The vibe inside is relaxed and you can tell that regulars are there for the conversations even if they are not getting a haircut. read more

Local spot with walk in service (which is hard to find) Variety of barbers available, you can wait for someone or next up in line. Good spot to go get a nice fade. read more

JC is absolutely fantastic! From flawless cuts to top-tier attention to detail, he delivers excellence every single time. The talent, the consistency, and the great vibes make every appointment worth it. Hands down JC is one of the best! Did my daughter's eyebrows too!! read more

Great experienced haircut with Jocelyn as always great job she been working on me for years

been going here for about a year super cool people and typically good haircuts, but this last one was not on point. Fade looks pretty good but bro cut the left side of my bangs damn near an inch shorter than the right. looks like shit. not the type to write a review but super dissatisfied I gotta walk around like this so y'all deserve a bad review. read more

Contacted South Side Barber Shop before my sons wedding to see if they could fit him in for a shave and beard trim the morning of his wedding. They were so accommodating- opened up early for him. He was so happy with personal service he received that day. He left there looking great and feeling confident for his big day. read more

I've had the same Barber since I was 15 and now 41(outside of Active Duty Marine Corps as an Infantry Machine Gunner) Always tipped 30-35%. Never late. My barber was no longer there randomly. They were very rude to a customer of MANY YEARS. They couldn't even take time to talk to me let alone help me. I have around 10 Fellow Combat Marines who use this place. I spoke with each one personally. They no longer will be giving them their business. I also have 100k followers on TikTok and will be making a video about their lack of care or help with a Loyal Customer read more

Yeah Jocelyn brought me back from the dead literally this was my best cut since July 2020

The last time mean it will be my last the female barber cut my hair she vapes every sec and she had a very offensive order coming off her and my shape up was garbage she made my experience like a zoo instead of barber shop read more

Jocelyn rocked out a nice short flattop for me and did some great detailing on my beard. Not disappointed!!

If I could give zero stars I would! Showed the guy a picture of what I wanted and still managed to do the exact opposite. The guy I waited for told me to go his buddy because he has the same exact skills and is better than him. Boy was that a lie. Then expected to still be paid after giving me what I didn't want... what a joke! read more

Not my cup of tea. I came on a Saturday around they time they were opening and I was lucky to get a cut pretty quickly. The place got very busy within 15 minutes of me getting there. There is nowhere to hang your coat so you have to put it on one the benches where other patrons waiting will have to move it around to get a seat. My barber was kind of a dick. Swore a lot, was arrogant, and pretty rude. The haircut was basic and had to listen to the guy swear and talk about his date that night and how hung over he was. It turned me off and I'd never return. read more

Messed up my Hairline won't recommended for Tapers or wave cuts at all. They really on the busy side of town as well

We are visiting Pittsburgh and were walking past this very nice barber shop on the South Side. I turned to my husband and said, "You wanna go?" Which meant, "You need to go!" What an amazing job the owner did. My husband got a haircut, his edges cleaned up, his brows groomed, beard trimmed and edged- all for $20.00. The owner/barber was unbelievably talented and knowledgable about his trade. He was focused and not too chatty - he was professional. We were impressed and happy. If we lived here, it would become my husband's barber shop. read more

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Tried this spot out for the first time and got myself a really great haircut! Parking: It's going to be tough in this area but if you're patient you'll find something. This is certainly an added cost to going to this establishment that you might not get elsewhere. Facilities: It was a bit in disarray but they were super busy. Hair was all over the floor as they jumped from one patron to another with no breaks in between. Plus, it's a barbershop so I'm not necessarily expecting much. Service: This was the tough part for me. I called ahead to see if I needed to make an appointment and they said no, which is totally fine. However, there was a considerable wait to get my hair cut as a result. I knew this going in so I wasn't upset about it but I actually like the appointment system that other places have. It's nice to know that I've got my time and I can make the most of my day. The Cut: Loved my haircut! I can't recall the gentleman's name but he was wearing a bucket hat and he was pretty quiet. read more

Its a nice ambience, like a classic barbershop. I like this very much. Also the guys are kind. Two things I didnt like much, first they count too much, but this is ok, maybe I didnt understand why. The second is, the guy cuts my hair too short, didnt show me between if its ok or not. That I really dont like, could be better But everyone should try at least once! read more

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It's so hard to find a good barber shop. I've been looking for a place that you don't have to make an appointment, but also don't have to wait in line for half the day. A friend of mine recognized this place, so I figured if give it a try. I'll definitely be back here when I need to get my hair cleaned up. I highly recommend this place. It is cash only, but they have an ATM inside if you forget. read more

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The barbers were talking about meth & overdoses whole time I was in there, Asked dude to trim a little bit off my beard and he shaved the whole thing off. It was long and I was specific about what I asked for.... he ignored it. Had been going here for a while but all the barbers I used to like are no longer there..... Sad what happened to this place. read more

Gotten a haircut from Pez twice now and have gotten two great cuts. He does a good job and I will definitely be back.

Waited for over 2 hours for a haircut. Had people walking in hours after me get their haircut first. Would not recommend.

Probably not the place for you if you have African-American hair. I got a cut here and the guy didn't even know how to give me a proper edge. Was just lucky I was presentable enough for work. There are zero barbershops for African Americans on the South Side. Truly a shame. read more

This is a hit and miss barber shop. As any barber shop is, you need to find the guy that you like. I've been here 4 times and all four experiences were different. I only liked my cut once and only that time was worth it. The others were either disinterested and trying to get you in and out...speed cuts and half-assed shaves. That being said it would be un-fair to say all the barbers in the shop do this. There are exceptions and the ambiance is pleasing enough that the place is worth going back to, if you find your go to barber. read more

Just moved to the area and used Yelp to assist me with finding a new shop. I liked the previous reviews and ratings here and it's one of the few shops I saw open on Sunday. They were open on time and I was greeted by RC. RC is an amazing barber. He's kind, makes you feel at home, and truly amazing with sheers. I felt like I had been coming to this place for years. RC spoke so highly of his boss and fellow barbers at the shop that I know if I were in a bind and he wasn't available I would be in amazing hands with anyone there. I will be going back. read more

I have never received a bad haircut from this place. I have been coming here for a few years and they are very versatile in the styles of cuts they can pull off. I've seen them cut smaller children and older men. They even do style cuts on females from time to time. The only problem I've ever had with South Side Barber is that they are very unpredictable as far as what staff is going to be working. It's incredible that they are open seven days a week and even offer appointments (for an up charge) but if you like a specific barber, it's hard to tell when he's there. Wait times are like any barber shop. Hit or miss. Go on a Friday or Saturday, you're gonna wait a bit. Sunday through Thursday though, you're out in less than an hour. read more

Absolutely not the place to go if you're over 30 and want a haircut that doesn't resemble one from Paris Island (Marine Corp. boot camp). Granted, I don't have much anymore, but now I have next to nothing because, as the barber said, "not much we can do." Really? Every other barber could, but you decided to, or didn't care, or didn't have the talent, to even try. As my Grandfather use to say, "The difference between a good haircut and a bad one is two weeks". After going here, however, it's probably more like a month. Unfortunately, next week I have a major business presentation. If a chef screws up your dinner you send it back, but if the barber screws you, you're screwed. Do yourself a favor, especially seniors, find someplace else. PS. If there was a zero star option, this place would have earned it. read more

This place is legit. The guys are hillarious and always getting underneath each others skin. They need their own TV show! They always have a line and they cut a lot of famous peoples hair. I would highly reccomend to anyone out of town looking for a a good tape up/fade who is fed up with the other so called barber shops in pittsburgh. Two things that I don't like - they only accept cash which is kind of a bummer (they used to use square? not sure what happened to that). Second is that they don't do appointments/ if you do call ahead the cut becomes $30 instead of $15. Plus the little pomeranian kona makes all the difference in choosing shops. I'm never dissappointed in my haircut when I go there. read more

I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed. Clean professional haircuts are what you can expect regardless of the barbers here. This is a "Best in Class" type of small businesses establishment with a truly diverse clientele. Professionals, athletes, students, business folks, working stiffs, fathers and sons, regardless of race or background. The conversations are all over the place and very entertaining. This is Pittsburgh at its best. read more

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I started taking my boys here for hair cuts a few years ago. It started out real well. Then the one guy got arrested and he was no longer in the ship. We went again and the guys that cut hair can do a decent job. But then my boys got a bad cut again so I quit going for awhile. This past week I went again to give it another shot because it wasn't terrible. Well I was dead wrong. The dudes cutting hair there now are not very good. And while they gave me one free cut because it was so bad, it didn't help. They cut my boy with the straight razor, the other ones line is so crooked it ain't even funny no more. The one guy on the end I didn't catch his name would probably be the only dude I would trust to cut either of my boys hair, but it's so hot or miss there, that I'm just done going there for good! read more

Went to this shop today for the first time since my regular barber is on vacation. The "barber" that cut my hair was not only rude, but totally messed up my hair. I ended up coming home and just doing a buzz cut with my personal clippers. "Fade the sides, just below finger length on the top" were the instructions I told him, in addition to showing him a picture on my phone. I was there for over an hour sitting in the chair as they talked about themselves. Never, will I go there again. Also, it's cash only. The website doesn't say that so I had to use their ATM and take out cash to pay for this shitty job. read more

I've been coming here every week for a year and I came in today and two of their best barbers don't work here anymore. They have had a pretty high turn over rate since I've been coming but I was able to get Chuck, who in my opinion is the best barber in Pittsburgh, to give me a great cut every time. I don't think I'll be going back now, I think it speaks to the management/ownership of the joint when two of your most popular barbers don't want to cut there anymore. Got my beard done by one of the new guys today and the attention to detail was just lacking, he did a fine job, but I could go to sports clips if I wanted just adequate. Apparently Mike is now cutting somewhere on Mount Washington so I guess I'll start there until I find where Mike is cutting. I mean no offense to the other barbers there, they have one guy who's been there a while still but overall this isn't the same shop read more

With a warm reception and good heat on a cold winter night, who could ask for anything more other than really good haircut?! Albeit, my haircut is pretty straightforward; however, it is nice when it's done well and with care. I left really happy, And I would definitely go back. read more

Just moved to Pittsburgh and figured I would try this place out since it was highly recommended. The shop did not disappoint. $15 for a cut and a little entertainment is a great deal. Found my new barber shop. read more

We've never been to a barber before but, we drove an hour and a half to get here. There were only 2 barbers the day we went and the wait wasn't bad at all for a walk in. The barber was awesome, precise and it was so much fun to watch. What an art. I would recommend them to anyone. Being open 7 days a week is a huge bonus and the reason we drove the distance which I'm glad we did. Keep up the great work SSBS we will be back! read more

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I've been in for a beard line up a few times here and always been happy. But today I came in with a four month, mammoth beard and the barber who trimmed me dahn, exactly how i asked for, was awesome. quiet guy. but precise. careful and steady handed. I'll definitely be back. read more

I wish I could remember the kids name that did the work. It was my first time at a barber shop and the first time I changed my style in over 10 years. I went into SSBS and sat with a new member of the crew (Shay or Shayg or something, I wish I could remember) and he cut me up right. Comfortable, warm and like instant family when you are in here. I wont be going anywhere else after this great experience. Perfect cut, fast and only $15? I'll be back and I will sit with this new guy! read more

I have gotten cut at this place twice now. The first hair cut was actually very good but I went for my second time and I asked for a low skin fade up to a 3 and half an inch off the top of my head. Sat down never got cut by this barber before but I figured we would try it. The barber continued to fully 0 out my sides and cut more than 3 inches of bulk off the top of my head. Now I am thinking about just shaving everything and starting over because more than cutting an excessive amount of hair off, the whole top of my head is uneven. The only redeeming quality of the cut was that the people that work here are very sociable, however I don't think I will ever go back again. If you do go here know that you can get a good cut, but make sure you KNOW the barber can in some capacity give you the hair cut you want and don't roll the dice on just anybody. read more

Totally unprofessional, doesn't listen to what you're asking for, and talks entirely too much. My boyfriend went in for a trim and they shaved his whole head clean. The cut is terrible. Worst hair cut to date. read more

One of the best shops in town. Super friendly barbers with great conversation. I go in for hair and beard work and every barber ive had has done wonders. There is usually a wait since the barbers' work is in high demand, but it can easily be avoided by calling in and making an appointment. 10/10 would recommend. read more

This is a pretty solid barber shop. Most of the dudes here can do a nice fade and will take their time to make sure you look good leaving the shop. Except the old dude Mike who is stationed near the register. This guy cuts rakes the clippers over my head without ever changing the extension to do a proper fade, and the whole haircut is over in 5 minutes. It seriously felt like that scene in full metal jacket. Thank god hair grows back but Mike left me looking like a ducks ass. No attention to detail, completely rushed. Go here. Avoid Mike. read more

I have known JC for years now. My friends and son go to all of his past an present barbershops. Always a professional. Recomend everyone. They are awesome! read more

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