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.

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!

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

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.

Took the train to Oceanside from the OC and walking around found this gem. Son was in need of…read morehaircut before his spring break was over and so glad we decided to stop by! I think it's the best haircut he has had! Jesus helped him out and would 1000% return !

Amazing service, my barber was Nacho, he is great, very friendly, and professional barber; He took…read morehis time making sure my request was done just like I wanted it. 100% recommended for anyone but specifically military and first responders. They would make you look professional. Thank you guys for your amazing work.

I live around the corner from Top Notch Barbershop and decided to risk a walk-in an hour before…read moreclosing. While I don't recommend doing that, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. I was met with smiles, and Nacho gladly took me into his chair. He was absolutely awesome and gave me one of the best haircuts of my life. I'll 10000% be going back. He's gained a customer for life.

I've been seeing Ronnie at Against the Grain twice a month for haircuts and beard trims, and he…read moredoes an amazing job every single time. Great price, always consistent, and his station is always clean. Every time I get a cut from this big guy, I swear the number of neck braces within a two-mile radius goes up from all the heads snapping when I walk by. Always request Ronnie. I made the mistake of letting another barber (Edgar) line up my beard once when Ronnie wasn't there, and I walked out looking like a Lego pirate. Even the homeless guy on the corner had a better lineup, and I think he used a seashell. Five stars. Ronnie is the man.

I've been going to Edgar for a minute and he's always done a great job! Always takes the time to…read moremake you feel welcome, and makes sure I'm happy with the cut. Thanks, Edgar!

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.

The haircuts are never good it's happened multiple times where i've asked for a medium fade and get…read morea high fade or i'll have some bulk removed and they just end cutting everything and you end up looking stupid because one side is always higher then the other one the px has cut my hair better than stud cuts and it's cheaper this last time i went i asked for a medium fade with an inch taken off the top she completely ignored that and essentially cut off all my hair i might as well just go bald.