I have gone to a few barbers at this barber shop and they're all great. Most recently I have been…read moregoing to Daniel. He is a really skilled barber. He has taken the time to get to know my hair and what I prefer in terms of the cut -- tamed my cowlick --my hair and beard have never looked better.

I took my sons here to get their long hair cut short. They hadn't had a hair cut in over 5 years…read moreand was nervous about how their hair would look. Daniel was a great listener and cut their hair exactly like they wanted. They were both so happy and relieved. We've gone back to have Daniel trim their hair and he does an amazing job every time! We highly recommended him.

100% recommend. I mean to tell you when I say. (Live it when someone jumps in with that line...as…read moreopposed to, "I don't mean to tell you when I say...". But I digress! The folks over at "Evolved" Barbershop mean every single word they say and they stand by all of them, which on the night my 9 yr old boy and Ishowed up was quite a few of them. Seriously though, (and I do not have names nor would I share if I did), the dude at the front stall, as you enter, was very engaging and hilarious. From the moment we walked in his commentary was cordial, comical and engaging! I'm one of those dudes who is not overly fond of "small" talk. I am not a jerk about it and if you ask me some meaningless question, or point out some pointless fact such as, "Boy, it sure is getting chilly lately". I will respond to you, but I am not happy about it! I just like to keep the peace, ya know!? Now, to his actual haircut//"stylist". it was Fantastic/ She was Amazing! For $30, she threw some "rizz" on my boy! (At the age of 53, I have absolutely no clue if that word was just used properly or not?! Nonetheless, my kid was extremely happy about his new 'do, and I'm sure the 3rd grade "ladies" over at Whispering Oak Elementary would agree! My teenage daughter just "cringed". (I'm learning...). OK...well, now I feel would be a good time to conclude this review! Please know, and with 100% seriousness, our lady in the 2nd Booth from the front door was great! She was awesome at making my shy, always trying too hard to be cool, and quite picky, 9 year old feel great, comfortable and and with a newfound confidence. I suppose that is what a new look, expertly created, can do for you! I forgot to mention that she was quick, as well! We walked in (no appt) around 6:30pm pn a Tuesday night and there was only one other customer in the joint. During our 20 min or so, that guy finished and another guy entered and was promptly greeted and taken care of by the young man near the back. After roughly 17-20 minutes, my lil dood shook off the excess strands of cut hair and walked out of EVOLVED with a whole lot more "rizz" and you cannot place a price tag on that! My son's hair has NEVER looked better and I mean that!!! That is why we will be returning to EVOLVED every 3-4 weeks as we go forward!

Great quality cuts. Sam is my go to barber. He is very consistent and cuts my hair the way i like…read moreit every time. I definitely would recommend this place. Booking online is seamless too.

I'm new to the area so was super nervous about trying a new spot. I have thick curly hair and am…read morebalding so haircuts at new places are hit/miss for me. Walked into this place and was immediately sat down. Staff was friendly and the cut turned out clean and manageable (exactly what I asked for). They had The Hobbit playing in the background which was a nice addition. So glad I didn't have to resort to feigning interest in sports and being deafened by gangster rap.

One of the worst haircuts I've had in a long time at a $30 price point. I got a version of a…read moremilitary haircut even with a reference photo and an explanation of what I wanted. And the reference photo was not complicated either

I've been going to Cyrus every week and he never disappoints. Not only is he an incredibly skilled…read morebarber, but he's also one of the most friendly and welcoming people you'll meet. From the moment you walk in, he makes you feel comfortable and taken care of. His attention to detail is unmatched -- clean fades, sharp lines, and always consistent. I never have to worry about how my haircut is going to turn out because he delivers every single time. He actually listens to what you want and makes sure you leave the chair looking and feeling your best. If you're looking for a barber who's talented, reliable, and genuinely good vibes all around, Cyrus is your guy. Highly recommend.

Let me start by saying I had a great experience with the young lady who cut my hair. She was…read morefriendly, personable, and professional. I later found out she was an apprentice, and honestly, she did a solid job. My haircut turned out great overall. There were a few small spots around my ears and neckline that weren't fully cleaned up, but nothing major. She had a positive attitude, and I believe she's going to be excellent with more experience. Now, unfortunately, the rest of the experience was not great. When I walked in, a gentleman in the first chair to my left greeted me and asked if I was ready for my haircut. As I was scanning the QR code, I said yes. He then directed me to a chair a few spots down. When I walked over, the young man there continued having a conversation with another barber and didn't acknowledge me. I stood there unsure of where to sit or what to do. After what felt like an eternity, I had to ask where I was supposed to go. Without saying a word, he pointed to the apprentice behind me and told me to sit with her, then continued his conversation -- even blowing another barber's beanie off with the air blower they use to clean hair off clients. While sitting in the chair, I noticed hair all over the floor, and the same two employees were goofing around and behaving unprofessionally. It didn't feel like a welcoming or respectful environment. To be clear, my one-star rating is not because of the apprentice. She did her best and treated me kindly. The issue is with the lack of professionalism, poor work ethic, and immature behavior from the other staff member. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, this experience missed the mark. I was charged $35, which I don't mind paying for a good haircut -- but I do expect professionalism along with it. Because of the overall customer service experience, I will not be returning or recommending this place.

Adrian did amazing job, been months since I seen a barber. He took care business; I plan to be backread more

I've been coming here for years. Ernie and Anthony are the best. I don't even live in Oceanside…read moreanymore and I go out of my way to get consistent great haircuts. Favorite shop no doubt.

My bf had the same barber (Eric) for eight years. Found him when he lived in the area. Drove from…read moredowntown to get his haircut by Eric and he did a bangin' job. The shop has a very vintage barber shop fee to it. Laid back and a place where clients can come in shot the breeze with the barbers and other clients about whatever game or highlights are playing. The show is totally dog friendly which I appreciate. They (and most of the block) keep dog bowls out for passers by. Carlsbad is such a cool area!

Ronnie @ against the Grain is on point all the time! He sets the tone upon opening the door. I've…read morehad the chance to get both my boys haircuts here (they're 3 & 5) and he does an amazing job of keeping them calm and engaged throughout the process. They have fun and walk out of the shop lookin like a million bucks. Post cut lollipops help too. Appreciate the hospitality and always keeping them lookin good!

Khalif waited around early evening for us after making an appt, we were so late. Yikes! We wanted…read moreto try the best of the best barber. He did not disappoint. Only thing I regret is not taking a pic so you can see the proven results. As to negative comments below, in regards taking "homies" before you. Yeah, that's what happens when you are a loyal customer, make appts and/Or tip really well. Something I'm sure you didn't think of instead of going elsewhere (n bro u shoulda) and being spiteful to crew for wanting to take a bite to eat for energy!

First of all, I have had my previous barber for over a decade so I believe in loyalty, with that…read morebeing said, it took me over a couple years of test trialing to find Khalif. He's not one to sit there and be quick, so if you want quick, go somewhere else. If you want someone to take their time, pride themselves in their work, and bend your ear, he's your dude. I went in the first time with an open mind. My second time, he got me damn near perfect, I say it like that, because anyone who knows about your relationship with a barber knows it's going to take at least 5 cuts to get things dialed in. I always, and I mean always only leave quality reviews on Yelp. If I am giving a review, it means I appreciate the overall experience and quality of service I'm paying for. With that said, Khalif is now my regular barber. Also, I would recommend setting a time with him up because if not, you might have to wait. Remember you can't have all three ever (easy, cheap, fast). For example, if you want it cheap and easy it's not going to be fast. If you want it fast is not going to be cheap or easy. He's a great guy and the staff are great in there too!

I can't believe the horrible service, never going back again. Staff was very unprofessional.read more

Great work and wonderful team! Loved the end results and the good prices. Thank you Draya!read more

Stud cuts is my go to barbershop for over 5 years. My go to barbers are Arce, Linda and Cece these…read morelady's have great service and great haircuts.

Just got my haircut by Miguel. The best fade and overall haircut I've had in a long time. Being in…read morethe military I get a lot of haircuts and it still ruins your day when you get a bad one! I'm glad I found a barber worth waiting for! Thank you so much, keep it up brother!

Went to Barber shop express Pat hooked us up both my son…read moreand I. Thanks for the awesome cuts.

They have a really neat and spacious shop and their barbers all are truly skilled. Especially, the…read moreone that cut my hair. She was so knowledgeable and especially patient with me giving a long winded and neurotic explanation to what I was trying to get. She did a wonderful on the fade pattern, fade line, trimming with the shear work. It was really relaxing to get my haircut done by Antoinette. I'm definitely coming back to her again and to that shop. I finally have found a place with competent and adequate barbers. UPDATE 11/20/2025 Ok, so I would like to keep my above statement as a fact, but I can't. I measured my hair two weeks later and found that she cut the left side 3/4 inches to 1 inch shorter than the right side. So, I don't know if this is due to the fact that my head is not perfectly round, my hair line us unevenly receding, if this due to something that all the barbers from the coast of Oside and the barbers a few miles from that area are trying to convey to me and each other, but yeah.... She even faded the left side more than the right when it came to moving around the crown's edge... When I even asked to avoid making that specific mistake that most of the barbers i Oside make; she was confused as to what part of the head I was referring to... should have honored that as the first sign to dip.