Excellent service! Always on time, always exactly the style I asked. And the styling is fantastic!

Straightforward and direct with the service. I usually get stressed with looking for someone to cut my hair but at this place I feel that the skill and precise is on point. I personally like the suggestions since I am not hair savvy, I just want to look good. Juan has been doing my hair and I've been satisfied. Coming in with an appointment is always convenient at times. It's near my house so it's suitable. Nice vibe with TV and music. Everyone seems to be on the profesional side. Do keep in mind that different people charge different rates. read more

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Just moved to the bay and was looking for barbershop. I saw The XIII had pretty good reviews on Yelp so I tried it. Today I got my haircut (Mid-High drop fade) by Daniel. Even though I arrived late, he took me in and got to work. He did an amazing job and I appreciate his determination in making sure I left satisfied with my haircut. Definitely coming back to the awesome environment they have at The XIII. read more

As a female customer who wanted a fade with a unique design, I approve! I have been wanting to try something completely new for a while now (fade with a flower design), and I got it here!!! I went to Webster Street, because there are like 6-7 salons/shops on it. Wild. How are they not all cannibalizing each other out there? Regardless, I went down each one of them and asked for a flower fade... No one seemed to be able to do it. It was such a let down until I met Marco. He showed me his portfolio, and I knew I found my fade barber. He is very skilled at fades, and even though he had a busy day, he found time to accommodate me. He even kindly explained to me step by step what he was doing (i.e. prep, after shave, etc). It's a whole new world. Lol. Despite it being a men's shop, I didn't feel weird there nor over charged. Also, a tip: After a fade like this, the skin turns red briefly but then the redness disappears, which is normal. read more

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Don't waste your time with this shop, highly unprofessional--cancelled at the last minute because I asked if he had clippers for sensitive skin and he took it personally. Save yourself the overpriced cut read more

We moved to the Bay Area a few years ago and have struggled to find a barber to cut my husband's hair. We've tried SF, Oakland, Walnut Creek and beyond, but he always left disappointed. I came across Felix Nestor on instagram after seeing his posts (and seeing that he has similar hair texture to my husband) and immediately booked an appointment. It was really easy to book on their website. When we came to the appointment it was 5-star from beginning to end! First, the shop looks really incredible, it's clean, everyone is wearing matching smocks, and it looks professionally run. I didn't know Felix was the owner, but you can tell that this shop is run with pride by the owner, who himself cuts hair as well! There was a very comfy couch for me and I observed that this place runs like clock work - the chairs are not empty, clients are seen exactly on time and they really aren't going to make you wait hour after your appointment. I was impressed by the haircuts - all of the barbers seemed incredibly skilled and offered other services like beard trimming, facials, etc. They had a machine that was cleaning up hair automatically, which was a nice touch. My husbands haircut is the best he's ever had. Felix took the time to listen and really understand exactly what he wanted and delivered. He used a combination of clippers, scissors and shears. Afterwards, he used a pomade that really brought it together and luckily we were able to buy the product there - they have a full line of products, which made it easy. It's really hard to get my husband to go to a beauty store for these kind of things. Finally, I felt welcomed here. I usually feel like women aren't allowed in barber shops but the owner was extremely kind! They also have a huge tv where you can watch soccer or other sports. I'm really grateful for finding this place! We'll be back read more

Bad, i mean truly bad. I showed them a pic and the guy didn't even try. It took him and hour and 45 minutes to mess my hair up. Asked for a taper fade, there is no fade. Left my side burn and asked for 65$ read more

man lemme get this straight my boy Adam, he take his, time and does his thang , very skilled, talented and knows how to put it together . My second time getting a cut from him and without me saying anything it's like dude is a mind reader he knows exactly how to get you lookin sharp. the whole experience is a vibe, its chill, I could fall asleep in the chair which I did today but frl yall go check em out and ask for Adam‼ Also I'm black and got crazy hair type and he still got the job done so props to him read more

Made a same-day appointment so I knew I'd probably get one of the newer barbers, in this case Juan. I asked for a high fade, trim the top, and that I like to wear my hair forward. Juan didn't seem to have much experience with white people hair, I'm not sure. His styling options were 'comb over of a 50 year old', and when that looked as terrible as you can imagine, 'just straight back' was the suggested solution. When that looked just as bad, he said "well you asked for it straight back" uh hell no Juan you suggested that cause you can't do what I'm asking. Eventually he gave up and asked if I wanted to style it lol, first time a barber's asked me that. Post-cut I realized he'd given me a super disconnected fade, and hadn't trimmed any hair up top like I'd asked. Left a weird chunk of hair on the side of my head too. Had to get another cut the next week from an experienced barber elsewhere. read more

This is hands down the worst haircut I've ever received. I gave a lot of instructions, and Josue did not hear any of them apparently. Even after I mentioned a few things when we were done, he kept making the cut worse. I will never go back here! This is the worst experience I've had in years. I wish I could give something below zero stars. Please do not come to this shop, at least not to Josue, he doesn't know how to do a taper. I asked him to keep my beard line as high as possible, and he made it lower than I've ever had in my life and made my beard very short when I asked for him to take a tiny bit off. I needed a haircut very badly, and now I look absolutely terrible read more

These people do not know how to cut 4c hair, honestly it's a pretty good establishment but man they messed up my brothers hair pretty badly

Samuel hooked me up FR ! Haven't had my hair cut in 2 years, arrived unsure left feeling amazing ! Thank you sir read more

I got a bald fade and line up haircut by "Mikey". It was end of day and I didn't have an appointment. He was booked up but he was nice enough to squeeze me in between customers. $60 sounds rich but I can honestly say that it was worth it. Dude was moving so fast that it made me nervous. But Damn, I was so pleased with the result! Top notch haircut read more

THE XIII - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

It's been difficult to find a barber that can cut my curly hair with precision. Went to see Felix Nestor and was very specific about what I wanted, yet had trouble explaining it. It was like he knew what picture I had in my head and took the time to explain what he was going to do to achieve the look I wanted. The fade in the back was superb and he also showed me how to style it with product at the end. He used scissors, sheers, and clippers! That's how I knew he was dedicated to his craft! Highly recommend Felix and his team, I saw about 15 people show up on time and leave on time with huge smiles on their faces walking back into the world like new members of society. Thanks Felix, I felt like I was welcomed and appreciated how professional your team was from the moment I walked in! read more

I've been coming to the XIII for years now, Fe the owner is my barber and provides the highest quality and consistent cut l've ever had. Him and his professional team of barbers are always looking out for their customers, can't say enough good things about this barbershop. Shop is always clean and welcoming, do yourself a favor and visit the XIII and ask for Fe! read more

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Truly grateful for the expertise and exceptional customer service at The XIII! My son has been going to the shop for more than a year. Thank you so much George and Felix for the superb cut! He will not go elsewhere at all. No, sir! The spot is very convenient and close by to restaurants and shops. The appointment and payment system are customer-friendly. Merci beaucoup Felix and team! read more

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Needed a barber last minute for my oldest son and I found this spot on Yelp. I had to download the Squire app so you can make reservations which wasn't a problem. I picked Justin and he did/ does a great job on his hair. Designs and all. Nice on the inside with a few big screens to watch while you wait. They have several barbers here but hey Justin if you can. read more

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Papito was professional and took the time to really listen to what I wanted to do with my beard. He executed the look perfectly and even gave me some great advice. The attention to detail and the patience he showed made the entire experience exceptional. I'm definitely coming back! Highly recommend this place! read more

I've been getting my hair cut by Sam since he was in barber college. He always gives solid cuts and lately his cuts have been 10/10 I definitely recommend. And the shop has a great atmosphere as well. read more

THE XIII - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I took my little brother hair for a haircut and I had the most amazing experience. Everybody there was so professional and welcoming. It's not like those normal barbershops when you feel like you walk in and everybody's looking at you. They did such a great job not only are the barbers there skilled but they are overwhelmingly nice and I had a great conversation while there! I will be back !!! read more

Provides exceptional service and welcoming environment. One of the best barbershops in the Bay Area

Steven did a great job cutting my 10-year old sons hair to his desired style. The ability to book and pay online for service was great feature. read more

THE XIII - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I spent almost three years growing my hair out to eventually create the style I wanted, but the kid they had cutting my hair couldn't cut a straight line, and took too much of my hair off one side in the back. He wouldn't even give me a mirror to inspect it. The cost of $80 was $80 too much for this mess of a haircut. I am black, and expect people who cut my hair can tell that they need to know how. read more

It was hard to find a well-rounded and experienced Barbers that could cut my harsh "Asian" hair. But stubborned me did found one good spot--The XIII. As of today, it's my second time getting a cut from them. And I had a great experience with Justin today; he was generous and also knowledgeable about my "Asian Hair". The way he uses scissors has brought back my experiences with some famous Japanese baber in China. I've also gotten a cut from the owner of the shop who is named Felix, which was a incredible guy; the cut was well constructed and he understood my request with no problems at all. My experience was superb and I was more than satisfied. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a fresh cut. The only downside of this place is maybe it's bit pricy, but It's absolutely worth it! read more

Highly would recommend booking your next cut with Mikey! He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He provided recommendations and offered to style my combover after the cut. The shop itself is clean and had a great atmosphere. 10/10 would come back for his services. read more

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Came by for a beard trim while on a work trip. George was my stylist and he was amazing. Not only cleaned me up care and precision, but gave me the full five-star treatment with a hot towel and face massage. Looks incredible. The vibe of this place was stellar. Casual yet totally professional. Fantastic experience. read more

This is the place to go for your haircut! I'm always ecstatic going in because I know I'm going to get exactly what I ask for. I get so many compliments after I'm not even joking about that. Welcoming environment which speaks volume for a shop. 10/10 read more

I don't recommend the place, I got a cut the other day for the first time there and the fade just wasnt good. The barber I had didn't even fade in my ducktail. And there was a bunch of long hairs still on my head after I showered to the point I had to ask my gf to cutt some of them. Definitely not a 50$ cut. read more

I got my haircut here about 2 months ago. I will not mention the barbers name. However, I found them through tik tok and I needed a cut really bad. I am LGBTQI+. I went to book today with the same barber and it appears I was blocked from making an appointment. I find this odd because the barber was pretty chill and he did a good job. It is extremely disappointing to have to post this review. I am not usually one to post anything negative. I just feel this is unacceptable for a business to allow their employees to discriminate in this way. It needs to be addressed. read more

Service: While searching for a new barber for my son, I came across Felix via a friend recommendation on Instagram. I was able to easily book an appointment with him, He was really friendly and was able to take my son. Best decision ever as I had a few encounters with other barbers in which failed to give my son the haircut I desired on him or really unprofessional. Fe listen to my request and he made it happened, my son since then enjoys getting his haircuts here. He loves the shop and the staff ! Location: nice location, close to coffee shops, restaurants and bank. Barbershop: Newly renovated, and kid friendly too ! read more

I have been to MANY barbershops here in the Bay Area since I am a native here. This was without a doubt the worst experience I've ever had at a barber shop. For context, I called in and made an appointment for when I had a break on work two days in advance. Was not greeted, there were men sitting at their stations just on their phones looking at me waiting. I get a barber shop is a place to chat and everything but no one was doing their job. After, and I'm not exaggerating here, 20 minutes I said, guys, I gotta go back to work, my appointment was over 20 minutes ago and I need to get back. They said well if you do that, you won't get a refund. Obviously mad, I said fine, whens your next appointment that you can actually do at said time? They said a certain time and they were then 10 minutes late yet again. This time I did it on my day off. I was given a bad haircut from a barber who barely spoke a word to me, looked pissed the entire time that he had to actually work and asked every two seconds, "that look good? We cool?" I had then told him this wasn't close to being done and the haircut was not symmetrical. The man had NO idea what that word meant and then had to spoon feed him what I was saying and explain it him as you would a child. The haircut was meh AT BEST. Don't come here if you value your time and how your hair looks. Go to Al's Barber shop two blocks down on the corner of Webster and Santa Clara. Very nice people who will cut your hair well AND on time. read more

Used to get my cuts here all the time back during highschool and Fe never let me down. Great barber and always provided amazing & high quality hospitality read more

Second worst haircut I ever got. The worst was when the pandemic started, and I drunkenly let my friend cut my hair. I do not get how it can be extremely short in the front towards the forehead and triple the size on the back of my head. The guy seemed completely stoned out. Worst $60 I have ever spent. read more

What I respect most about this barber shop is the owner Felix always try to fit me in my busy schedule, he is very sharp and professional with my cuts. I've been too many Barber shops but will travel across the bay for this one because I get the top of the line fresh cuts with the best products only. During the whole cut he makes sure he has his face mask on and takes cdc guidelines very serious to make sure you are safe as well as him. The prices are great and easy to book ! Thanks for always giving me the best cuts Felix I definitely recommend if you're looking for a fresh fade or cut. read more

Justin turned it out. A haircut from him was a great way to start my Friday.. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and most importantly gives a mean cut. Sharp, detailed, intuitive. I'll definitely be back. read more

I recommend never going there due to the fact they have almost no expertise. After they cut my hair, it looked worse than before. More specifically, they don't know how to cut wavy hair. When I called them and asked a employee if he had Roffler haircutting training and experience with razor cuts, he said yes, quite emphatically. When I arrived, he didn't even have a hair razor. read more

If you're looking for a barbershop in the Bay, this is IT! Felix is one of the most hardworking and dedicated barbers and businessmen out there. He has truly created an incredible shop and atmosphere for all clientele. Convenient location and clean shop. Definitely hit them up for your next cut! read more

Needed a last minute cut for my son and Justin was accommodating and did a great job.

Probably the best fade I've gotten. They pulled off a skin fade for me like it was no problem.

My head haircut was excellent, they were very talented. They missed a star when they did miss a couple of long strands of hair on my chin and didn't make my sideburns even. read more