Service is horrendous. I was seven minutes late, and even after apologizing both by text and in person, the barber still seemed pissed like I disrupted his entire day, despite the salon being completely empty. Once I sat down, I showed him a picture of the haircut I wanted. He mentioned that product would be needed to achieve the texture, which I acknowledged. I told him to just try his best. After he was done the result looked NOTHING like the picture I showed him, I asked him about it. Bro was triggered so bad and started throwing these at me: "This is a professional salon not a kids salon go to your old barber" "I have plenty of WashU clients" "Zip it" WHEN I WAS SAYING NOTHING and the best one yet "never come back again I don't want to see your face" On top of that, he got irritated that I was occasionally looking in the mirror and at my phone to check on the process as if monitoring your own haircut is somehow offensive. At the end, he applied some powder to shape my haircut and to be honest this was not a super terrible haircut, although I thought my curtains could be more choppy like in the picture. However, I think my stylist lacks basic respect and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who expects to be treated with basic decency. Also, as my barber mentioned, the salon has a camera so if the owner sees this, feel free to check if this review is real(ensure nothing is edited out of context/no manipulative or deceptive editing). I had my haircut on aug 23 1pm. read more

Ahmad gave me a great haircut! I couldn't be happier. Next time I'm in the Lou I'll come back. 5 stars.

35 minutes before my appointment, I was told that they cxld my appointment and moved it to 6pm due to scheduling error. When I responded to their txt to keep the appointment time, but shift to another stylist. I have yet to receive any communication. With this spot just down the street from my work, I will be sure to find another stylist somewhere else for myself and anyone else I know. Unprofessional and lack luster follow up. read more

Great haircut! Super nice staff and very easy to schedule and find! Highly recommend.

Tiffany does not know how to follow instructions. I showed her a photo of a perm style that I wanted, but she COMPLETELY ignored my request and did her own thing. The result was horrendous-- my hair turned out to be EXTREMELY damaged and messy. Somehow, she said this is my fault, because I asked for a perm. She lacks a fundamental understanding that there are a variety of styles of perm. Lydia is nice and responsible though. She immediately apologized and offered to do a reverse perm. I was not going to spend more money on Uber so I didn't go, but it was nice still. But BE AWARE- this is what you should expect if you're ever getting a perm from Tiffany~ read more

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Messed my hair up very badly, do not go here, terrible customer service, weird vibe, people were not very friendly

Good Vibe, good service, good people. Great quality for a low price. Easy to book as well. Use Tiffany!

This is my go to haircut place in STL. Even though the parking is challenging the cut is worth it. Lydia is great at her craft, has a great "bedside manner", and is very gentle. Haircut prices are reasonable,too. read more

I booked an appointment with Adam first thing in the morning. During the 1 hour 15 minutes that I was on the chair, Adam made me feel that I was taken care of. Very good conversationalist and very attentive to your wants. The job speaks for itself. He did an amazing job and hit every single request I had. Unfortunately, I have no picture to prove how good of a job he did. BUT you can check out their IG page to see some masterpieces. I highly recommend this place and next time I'm in town and in need of a haircut, I'll make sure to make a stop here. read more

I never review on Yelp before. However this time I have to create an account and give you a 0 star if I can. Uneven choppy hair and still has hair on the sideburn. read more

230 Barber Salon - I actually used the barber service so this is legitimate review - Barbers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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My son and I have found a new barber. Well actually I have never taken him to a barber and I haven't been to one since I was a small child. Sam was my barber and I want to make sure that from now on he will be my barber from now on. Awesome service, no wait since I made any appointment, I'm totally satisfied and surprised by the level of security. UPDATE: I tried to text Sam to book another appointment multiple times and he never replied, per his request. So I have found a new barber who offers the same services closer to my home. read more

230 Barber Salon - My son, 4 years old. 2nd hair cut ever. - Barbers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Absolutely could not be happier with the cut I just got, and at these prices I'd be a regular here if I wasn't moving out of town next week. These guys are pros - I needed a cut bad and had a couple hours to kill downtown, so I jumped on yelp and found these barbers just a couple miles away. I rolled in with no appt (I know I should've called) and was able to get in after a short wait. Classic barber experience quick cut and I was out the door about 20min later. Serious 5star deal. Thanks! read more

Easy to make an appt online & quick, quality service. Went in for a make cut and will return.

Best haircut evvveeeeerrrrrrrr. One star ratings are from dinguses. I came in with too much hair and then I left with exactly the right amount of hair and I didn't leave bleeding unlike some barbers. read more

Well I do not know where to begin... I didn't know that getting a haircut could get as good as this! I have lived all over the US, and I have not had as good of an experience as I did at 230 Barber Salon. I was lucky enough to get my haircut done by Shani. Her attention to detail, precision, and incredible personality made this the best haircutting experience I have ever had! I always have a difficult time verbalizing what exactly I want (as does every man), but she knew what I meant and she cut my hair and trimmed my beard to perfection! I could not be any happier with my haircut and beard trim, and it is amazing how good I feel afterwards. This service is second to none, and I will be sure to come back again! read more

I called the main line and booked an appointment for 2pm more than 24 hours in advance. For some context, this was a pre-interview haircut and thus time sensitive. When I arrived to the shop, I was told my barber (Sam) just did not show up and that I had to follow up with him myself. I did so to no response. I'm sure he's a solid barber, but at this price-point I expect professionalism. The fact that I was told I had to contact him myself, in such a flippant manner after I had been inconvenienced, left a bad taste in my mouth. At $25 I can get first class treatment from many other shops - so I'll certainly be taking my business elsewhere read more

I have been coming to Andrew at Clayton 230 barber for the past three months. I have difficult hair to cut due to volume and quantity of both hair and cowlicks. Andrew takes the time to give me a professional looking cold suitable for me. In addition, he is always accommodating of my schedule and texting to get an appointment. Worth the time and money. One of the best cuts I have had, especially since it is consistently repeated. read more

I've been coming here for about a year now and even with moving to a different part of town I still always come back here. Sam does a phenomenal haircut, and his attention to detail is flawless. You could find a cheaper haircut in STL, but it won't even be close to the quality as the one you'll get here. You truly get what you pay for (about 25 bucks plus tip). The shop feels like an old-school barber shop, and it's easy to schedule a haircut, though it might be harder now that one of the best kept secrets of STL is out :) Also of note: Sam only takes cash, but there's multiple ATMs within walking distance. read more

Landed in STL, scanned yelp for a workable barber replacement for my old shop. Clayton 230 seemed to be the best fit, so I made an appointment with Andrew a few hours later. I'm particular about my hair, which is to say I have an aesthetic, and Andrew got it immediately. I got a respectable fade and he tightened up my top. It looked great. I trusted him immediately and that trust was rewarded... handsomely. I was so impressed I called and audible and went for the shave (beard was two weeks in but needed to clean up for work). I've had a bunch of professional shaves at really great places, but Andrew's was the best. Price was very fair. read more

I am from out of town and in great need of a haircut. I tend to do an 'under-cut' hairstyle, and this barber shop looked fit for the job. I walked in around 10am on a Tuesday and didn't have an appointment. They had an opening at 11am that they fit me in. I came back and Sam was ready to cut my hair. He was extremely helpful and made my whole experience great! I highly recommend this place the next time you are looking for a new haircut! It ran $25 for the haircut, which is such a great deal for the level of service you get. Thank you, Clayton 230 Barber Stylist's, for making my St. Louis experience a great one! read more

Andrew is a great barber. After just one visit, he will know who you are and how long it's been since you came to see him. Very friendly, professional, and a great barber. Old school kind of barber shop. Definitely should make an appointment--calling is best. read more

Freshest of cuts. Shout out Shani, a barber who takes pride in her work. Totally transformed me. It's the whole package. This is my new spot for sure. read more

I'm a mid-twenties professional that just relocated here from Chicago and was looking for a barber in Clayton. I assumed Clayton would have some of the best options. I found the place on this site. I couldn't be happier with my haircut. Ask for Sam (I'm certain all of the others are excellent, as well). Prior to coming here, I had the same Italian barber in Chicago cut my hair for the past 15 years, and Sam's haircut matched it. This is a classic barber shop. The barbers can b.s. with you about anything and are truly professionals (shirt and tie is mandatory dress code, I believe). Shoes shines are also available. I told them I was a Cubs fan and still got a superb cut. Overall excellent experience. read more

Sam at Clayton 230 is an amazing Barber ! He has mastered his craft indeed. I get a shave and haircut monthly and each time, his work is done with great care and precision. His attention to detail brings me back along with the pride that he takes in his work. Vito A read more

Andrew is like an NFL quarterback of men's barbers, young or old. He use to work for a national men's salon in the mall but he got smart and works for himself and is more busy now. Do yourself a favor and try him. He's in Clayton. read more

Sam was a no-show. Arranged a shave for 7 guys to come in before hours. Followed up earlier in the week - closer to the date - to verify the time and was confirmed by Sam. Whole party shows up to a closed store front. Could not reach Sam to find out what happened. Not a favorite experience. read more

I had the pleasure to find Clayton 230 after learning that the local Art of Shaving barber at the St. Louis Galleria location had moved here. That barbers name is Sam Redington. Sam had given me an old fashioned hot towel barber shave at The Art of Shaving last Christmas and I was very pleased so when I learned that he changed locations/employers I made it a point to follow him to Clayton 230. Sam is a young man but has the confidence, candor, professionalism and shaving wisdom that a barber twice his age may not possess. He offers two shaving experiences: the Classic Shave and the Premium Shave. The Classic Shave still offers all of the pampering and old world experience and starts with a hot towel to soften your beard with steam and a pre-shave oil to cushion the razor blade. The shave is done entirely with a fresh blade in a traditional straight razor after hot shaving foam is hand applied to your face. There is no irritation or wincing with Sam's care and your face will truly be as 'smooth as a baby's bottom'. The Classic Shave ends with another hot towel and removal of all of the shaving cream and finally an application of non-alcohol based aftershave balm. It truly is amazing how fresh and reinvigorated you'll feel after this treatment. The Premium Shave includes all of the above and adds a lemon infused towel afterwards to calm your skin as well as a clay aftershave mask to restore any nutrients that may have been lost during the process. Both shave packages are great experiences but the extra pampering of the Royal Shave requires twenty more dollars and about the same in extra minutes to complete. I've had both and still believe each to be a great value in their own right. I was also greatly impressed with the straight forward old fashioned (1940s-1950s) charm of the barber shop. It is the completely opposite (thank goodness!!) of the mens shaving boutiques that are springing up in local malls that are obviously trying way too hard to recreate a great experience. The only thing you'll hear at Clayton 230 is the hum of clippers and scissors as well as the unique sound of a straight razor cutting down beard hair; compare that to the ambient noises of yelling kids and what not at one of those places in the mall trying to charge you more for less. I think it should be clear at this point that Sam Reddington and Clayton 230 have rightly earned my business now and in the future. If I had to pick out a negative it would not be about the business itself which is centrally located in downtown Clayton but rather the parking situation in the parking garage attached to it -$3 an hour and the spaces are hard to get in/out of as well as being crammed next to another vehicle. read more

The Clayton 230 Barber Stylist is a must for any man trying to look their best. This place does everything: haircuts, shaves, shines and manicures. I personally have only gotten a hair cut and a shave and I have to say that the amount of detailed put in to a proper hair cut really surprised me. I have gone to many places that seem to just rush through the hair cut to get to the next customer, not here. The cost of a cut maybe $30, but the attention that is put in to one cut is easily that double of any other barber shop I have been to. While the haircut is by far one of the best I have ever had, the shave is what most people want to know about. First thing that may alarm people is Andrew, the primary barber that does shaves, is a little younger, but he use to be the barber at the Art of Shaving and really knows his stuff. The shave was smooth and pain free. I had no nicks or bleeding, which is something I can not say about other barbers.... I have not yet had my shoes shined or nails done here so I can not speak to the nature of these services, but would assume they are good. Overall I am very pleased with this shop and would recommend that anyone looking for a true barber shop give it a look. However if you are looking for a place to take your coupons or give you cool guy tips (ie died hair tips) to look somewhere else as this is not that type of place. read more

I have been using Andrew's services for a few years now. Worth EVERY penny! I needed someone to give me a reliable, professional haircut and have it come out the same every time (unlike every trip to some great clips-type chain where every visit is an adventure in how my hair will wind up.) The first time I went to him for a haircut, we talked about what I was looking to have done to my hair and beard, what I want it to look like and more importantly what I don't want it looking like. He then started in and a little while later we came up with my desired hairstyle. Since then, he's nailed that look every time. He does the majority of the cut with scissors, the trimmer very rarely comes out and when that happens it only does... gasp! Some edging/trimming, not the entire cut like most places you go to. The difference shows in the end result. The final tidying up of the lines and trimming is done with a straight-razor, best I've ever had! The other reason Andrew is an amazing Barber - He is one of the few people in this city that understands how to trim a beard! Try that in your local chain. They will look at you funny, stammer, and say "haven't done one before but, well, maybe i can borrow kelly's clippers..." and you wind up with a jacked up beard/mustache that took quite a while to grow out and get "just right" in the first place. Not Andrew. First I get a great straight-razor / warm foam shave, complete with hot towels and old-school barber tricks to fix any nicks (usually my fault) or sensitive skin areas. Then he attacks the mad tangle of my beard, trimming it up to get rid of the flyaways (scissors again, some clipper for areas requiring more consistency.) Then he uses that straight razor again to clean up the lines of my beard, He has a talent for shifting my scruffy, overgrown beard look back to a professional, respectable look with seemingly great ease. All of this is done with a friendly, jovial attitude. Quite the social butterfly, Andrew also embraces one of the rare skills of a truly good barber: Conversation. We discuss all manner of things from what went on that day to favorite places to unwind. Even only seeing him one or two times a month, he remembers details about myself and our conversations which further gives us fodder for discussion while he gets me trimmed up and professional looking. There are no "uncomfortable silences" while you are getting your haircut. I would recommend calling ahead for an appointment. He normally bends over backwards to fit you in, but he is a very popular guy so calling last minute on a friday isn't likely going to get you anywhere. Laws of time and physics still apply. Call ahead so he can take his time, it'll be worth it! The end result is a very professional, clean look to my hair and beard. I now know exactly what I will look like after he gets done because he pays enough attention to know what I want done and remembers that. A true barber in every sense of the word. I cannot recommend him highly enough!!! read more

I've been going to Andrew for several years. He does a great cut and old-school shave. I highly recommend his "top of the line" straight-edge shave. It is definitely worth the extra time to pamper yourself with this great shave experience. read more

Andrew is great. I'm about a 4 out of 10 (great personality, don't get me wrong). But when I started getting my hair cut from Andrew, it bumped me up to a solid 6/10. I've even been approached by guys asking me where I get my hair cut and if they could get a +2 as well. "Not if youre already a 9" I tell them. That's simple math. The shoe shiner dude (blanking on his name) is chill too. read more

Just had a shave today. I had been growing out my beard a little longer then my wife preferred, so I decided to get a real shave. I called Andrew and he got me right in today. Very classic shave. Pre-shave hot towel, pre-shave lotion with hot towel and finally application of some oil before the final lather for the shave. It was very relaxing and a fun experience, not to mention the $6 shoe shine. I am switching to this place for my haircut now too, Andrew knows what he is doing. read more

I visited Clayton Barber for the first time today, and will never be back. I'm glad that they are successful enough to run an appointment only barber, but rudely turning away business with an empty shop is ridiculous. read more

Service is excellent, quick but thorough. Andrew will give you a great haircut. Dwight will shine your shoes while you are there.

I was in town for the weekend and needed a cut. Good barbers are hard to find, but I found this place on Yelp. I called at 9am on a Friday; Andrew was not available, but he gave me Sam's cell. I texted Sam, he got right back to me and I had a 10am appointment quickly. Awesome communication! Sam was polite, professional and gave me thorough cut. He is obviously well-trained and experience. He consistently asked if things were looking right. Before finishing, he had me double-check everything. I've had barbers cut, not ask my opinion and then just take off the smock without checking with me... Also, something that's not done all the time these days... he faced me towards the mirror! I can't stand it when I can't see what's going on. What's the point of the mirrors then!!! The shop is clean and well-taken care of. $25 (pre-tip), in and out in thirty minutes. Nothing but good things to say. Thanks Sam! read more

The other reviews on here speak no lies, Andrew is great. Up and out in 15 minutes. Did exactly what I asked for, no more, no less. I have a 3+ month beard and he was able to shape it without taking much off, did a nice job on the neckline and took some of the weight out of the cheeks where it was getting poofy. Cut the cheeks shorter than I would have, but it looks good; he knew it was too sparse to pull off if he had cut it higher. Straight razored around the ears and back of neck and I was out of the chair and back at work in no time. I waited for him to drop a price bombshell but was pleasantly surprised at the cost. Good conversationalist too. Would recommend. It's a short train ride for me from work so I will be going back regularly. read more

This is a different review, not from the client but from a wife. My husband has been to many barbers around the country and I have to say this is definitely the best he has had so far. He very much enjoys the overall experience well. read more

I have only been here once so far but the service and haircut were excellent. Andrew is also very easy to have a conversation with and knew exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend him to anyone living/working in the area who need a quality haircut in timely manner at a good price! read more

I got my haircut from Andrew for the first time a few weeks ago and I must say, it was one of the best haircuts I've had (this was confirmed by my fiance as well). The man definitely knows what he is doing and I already have my next appointment scheduled. read more

Sam did an amazing job. It's the best haircut I have got and I am definitely going to recommend Sam to all my friends in STL. Keep up the good work and I'll be back! read more