Helen is so awesome, I'm almost reluctant to tell you about her because it might make it harder for me to get in with her. I will NEVER go anywhere else, especially Rude-y's. Helen has such attention to detail, and after seeing her for several years, we don't even need to discuss what I want. She just knows. And it is PERFECT every time. read more

Very disappointed. Messed up my hair really bad. But even showed a picture to the barber. My hair was no where near how I requested it. Never going to this place again. read more

I've been coming here for years. All of the stylists here are great. But Helen is my go-to.She always gives me a great cut and I always get compliments on my hair. Very sweet and attitude-free too. read more

I've been going here for the better part of two years and have never left disappointed. The haircuts I get are always quick, well done, and most importantly, consistent. The staff are talented and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Best barber shop I have been to - ever. Didn't go to any other hair salon in last 1 year. All three stylists are good but the guy (I think his name is Calvin) is best. Their parking is little pain especially to take the car out and they don't always have a free spot. But that doesn't stop me from going there. read more

I've been going to Ace Barber shop for over 8 years! Helen the owner is excellent at cutting hair, passionate about her business, and takes the time to really listen to what I want done. She has retained her equally qualified staff for many years. Plus shes affordable, queer friendly and knows all the styles. I moved to Kirkland and I still make it a point to always see Helen at Ace. read more

I wouldn't recommend for a guys haircut. Lady wanted to finish up faster and messed up my hair. Will never go here again!

If you want a quick, cheap, no frills cut, come here! As a guy, I don't require too much done to my hair, although now that I am growing it out, I have noticed they left some longer random strands but other than that, it's a great quick shop! Waaaay less attitude than the other hipster joints around the hill. read more

Always a good haircut. They always know what you want too, they're up to date on the latest cuts and trends. Been going here for 2 years and always consistent. read more

I just got a haircut w Calvin and I loved it!!! He's so friendly and professional. He did a good job cutting my hair in layers. He took my "bad hair" off but he kept the length of my hair. Incredible. Idk how he did that 'cause my hair was awful! I will come back there for sure, next time to get some blond lights Yay! read more

Helen cut my hair and did a great job (scissor cut only).....AFFORDABLE!....and they are STYLISTS!, not barbers. Love the funky space, no glam, just good talent. Thanks to the reviews, I am making this place my own. I am recommending my wife make a trip.......will update soon.... read more

My go-to spot on Capitol Hill for a fresh cut. Totally comfortable going to this "Barber Shop" as a female (I have a short fade) Helen always takes her time and pays attention to detail. She's great!! read more

Cheap, great haircut just in time for me to look decent at my wedding. Don't go anywhere else (Great Clips down the street is more $$). Ask for Huy. read more

Wow, bad reviews! I totes disagree... they have given me many, many great haircuts and one or two average haircuts. And the prices rule. Color me loyal. read more

I was a customer of Vain for 10 years, and have tried the Aveda school and even DIY haircuts from my boyfriend since I've been trying to save $. This weekend I was thoroughly over my hair, and bf suggested I come along to his longtime barber shop, Ace. I saw Helen after he did and she gave me a perfect trim for $35! My long, overdyed hair was in a bad way and now my layers look better than ever. Thank you Helen! read more

Ace Barber Shop will rock your hair! Ask for Helen, she's a genius and she doesn't rush it, she takes her time and does it right. I've never had a bad haircut at Ace. The really nice thing about this place is that you don't have to wait for 30 minutes or more for a haircut like some other Capitol Hill barber shops (cough! Rudy's). There's no attitude here - they just do a great job and have fun while they're at it. Give them your money, you won't be disappointed read more

This was the 1st time I'd checked out Ace.. it was recommended by a friend who goes there. I got Kelvin, who took great care of me and paid close attention to what I wanted and did an excellent job. It wasn't one of those in and out of the chair jobs in 10 minutes...he paid close attention to detail and got it done right. I'll definitely be back.. .and not just cause it's a block away from my apt! read more

My hair ended up getting cut a lot shorter then I wanted it, and while I was in shock at first... it's still not the wrost haircut I've had. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

I am really picky about getting my hair cut. I agonize over finding a new hair place when I move, because I have had a few bad experiences in the past. I went here based off of the good reviews and now I refuse to go anyplace else. The shop itself is small, and rarely very busy. I always call ahead first, however, just in case. I have my hair cut by Helen, and she is worth waiting for if they are busy. She is a perfectionist, scrutinizing your hair before she lets you out of the chair, and yet she has enough experience to get you in and out really fast. I haven't tried anyone else there, but I have never seen anyone walk out with a bad cut. The price is also great: I pay $10 when I get a buzz, and about $20 or so when I grow my hair out and have it styled. Really great barber shop! read more

I've been going to Calvin for a few years and he always does a great job. I've also referred several of my friends to him (guys and girls) and they have also been impressed. Highly recommend him! read more

Helen!!!! Helenhelenhelenhelen! I've finally found you. For 30$ she gives you a glorious wash cut and style(chi included) I've told her to raise her prices because she's just that good! I'm the type of girl who will leave the salon crying... Thank god I don't have to worry about that anymore... Because I've found you.. My dear dear sweet Helen!! Oh... And she has a wonderful soft spoken yet quirky personallity... Kind of an old soul... Just has a great aura about her! read more

I tried this for the first time a week ago and I was very impressed. I walked in without an appointment and was seated right away. The barber, I can't remember her name, gave me a nice cut that took about 15 minutes. It only cost $17. I would definitely go back and I recommend it to anyone looking for a quick simple cut. read more

Best Stylists - great atmosphere. Always laughter and good spirits. Helen is an incredibly talented artist. I am always thankful for everything she does....she takes time, is never hurried, she gives me new ideas and encourages me to try new styles. Of course, hair never looks as good as when I walk out of their place, but I'll keep trying. read more

It's been 2 years and I'm still a customer, Huy "Calvin" keeps doing a great job.

I have lived two blocks away from this joint for at least 3 years, but never needed to stop by as I had invested $24 on my own set of clippers. However, that only gets you so far in terms of styling. My hair grows fast, so I got tired of cutting my own hair in my tiny shower, hunched over because the power cord only goes so far. This resulted in me growing out The Lion's Mane. As The Lion's Mane got more and more powerful--I had to kill it off. Too many formal engagements were on the horizon, so I needed to do something. I walk in and there is no wait. I thought it would be one of those hipster/yuppie joints, but it seemed to be staffed by Vietnamese people. The lady got to work, and in no time the beast was destroyed. She actually spent time on my buzz going over my scalp multiple times to ensure an even cut. A lot of places fail to do this, which is part of the reason I started cutting my own hair. Their attention to detail was great, and for $13 to cut off what felt like 10lbs of hair, it was a great deal. read more

Felt a little rushed, language barrier might also have an effect. A decent haircut, but not as good as my usual place back in Chicago for a comparable price. read more

I'm giving it 2 stars based on value-for-money. My haircut wasn't bad per se, but it wasn't exactly what I asked for, and given that Ace charges pretty much the same as the nearby Aveda Institute, I'd rather have the full salon experience. If Ace charged $5 less, I'd give it 3 stars for what I went home with, 4 stars if I went home with a cute more like what I asked for. read more

I love Calvin and Ace Barbershop. Everyone is super nice and I get a consistent guy's haircut that looks fantastic. Calvin really knows how to shape things to suit my look and my face. Even higher-end salons have often failed me but Calvin gets it. He is just no-nonsense and fantastic at what he does. read more

I went to ACE because I live relatively close, and it was a little bit cheaper than some of the other options on Capitol Hill. I had neglected my hair for about two years and the ends were very damaged from the times I bleached it. The lady cut off the damage and respected my request to not cut anything further, and she fixed up my bangs! She used really nice hair product and did an extraordinary job with my unmanageable hair. read more

I have very fine, very thick hair that is a pain to work with. It seems that every time I get it cut there is always some bit that falls out when I get home and I have to finish the trim myself. We're not even going to talk about the travesty at "great clips." Not So, Ace Barber Shop! I had a walk-in with Dee and she did a fabulous job. She spent longer on my hair than anyone had in a long time and when I got home I had nothing to fix. For ~$20 I expect a reasonable haircut that will get it out of my way. Dee gave me a great cut and I'll be going back as long as they're there. Plus, they have candy! read more

This is the only place that I get my hair cut. Helen is great, and you should ask for her if you decide to come in. She is the only person I let touch my head. I've been coming in for about 2-3 years. Prices are very reasonable. The inside decoration is pretty interesting and amusing to look at, and they have a bunch of hair magazines you can thumb through for inspiration or if you're waiting. I've never had a bad experience coming here and I recommend it to those who want a great hair cut without complications. read more

All right, five stars with some caveats. I came in on a Thursday morning at about 11 or so, so obviously it wasn't too busy, but that was a definite plus. Calvin cut my hair. Being that I get a military cut, it's not too complicated, I got a medium fade down to a zero, with a little bit off the top, he cut that perfectly. Super quick, too! He even gave me a couple suggestions, which I'll definitely follow. I love this place. read more

I came here based upon the reviews on yelp. Let me say that the attention to detail was second to none. Probably one of the best haircuts I've gotten, granted my style is pretty simple. My only complaint is that this was also the most expensive haircut I've ever gotten. I paid $22 for just a basic cut, without the tip. No other complaints. read more

To the stylist with short hair? I had, a lot of complement from friend and co worker since you cut my hair. I wanted to say Thank You!

I went to scream once during a desperate period when I needed a new hair cut badly and my normal salon, shock of all shocks, was to busy to take walk ins. I was pretty scared, it's a barber shop, I have super thick hair, and most stylists end up making me poof. Not so here. If not for the fact my stylist was pregnant and going on maternity leave, I would of gone back again and again. A Barber shop that can handle over the top women's hair, they are one of the top on Cap hill. read more

I haven't received as many compliments before when I got my hair cut. Helen does an excellent job!

I had my first haircut here this morning with Calvin. It was absolutely PERFECT. He is a stylists first class. I finally found a place to get my hair cut. I'll be back for sure. Calvin is very great. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Fantastic, affordable, and friendly service. I've been going to Ace 7 years and never a disappointment.

Last few times Ive been in, the price seems to "made up" by the stylist. It was $23, then $25. Also, usually I get at least 15-20 minutes in the chair, I got 5 minutes last time. Hmmmmm read more

This was my first time going to this establishment and was treated terribly. I don't recommend anyone go here for their own sake. If possible go elsewhere in Capitol Hill avoid this place. First when I arrived I was not greeted and the guy who was about to cut my hair was extremely rude. I felt like I was an inconvenience to him coming in when there was only one other person in the place. He kept texting for five minutes before I was acknowledged. He then proceeds to insult me and my hair during the process. I would got them up if he wasn't already with the clippers on my head. He then pushes my head back and forth in an uncomfortable manner for him to cut around my hair. He then insults my hair again as if I couldn't be helped by him so we were done. He then points out the tip line as if he already knew I was not going to tip. He was this sad small man that I hope anyone reading this doesn't have the misfortune of meeting. His haircut was terrible and I had to go to another place Acme barbershop down the road to fix it in which they were incredible at. I felt uncomfortable there the entire time and I hope no one will feel this way again there. Two word about this place again: Don't go! read more