Big AI Barber Shop has become our go-to place for haircuts. My sons and my husband absolutely love coming here, and they always leave with exactly the haircut they want. The barbers are skilled, patient, and really take the time to listen, which makes a huge difference--especially with kids. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable, and we always feel well taken care of. It's such a relief to have a place we can rely on for consistently great haircuts for the whole family. Highly recommend Big AI Barber Shop--we'll definitely keep coming back! read more

My husbands favorite barber shop. Old school service and attention to detail. They keep the place clean. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

The hell I have been waiting so long to review my team at BIG Als?! Let me start off by saying that all these faders are world class in lining people up! They are the best in the SGV if not SoCal! they are tops in customer support, service and some funny people who are under the radar in what they do. They are all very talented dudes in hair design. I have been with Bismark for about 2 years and his flagship and flawless fades never, ever disappoint! This epic shop does a hell of a lot of more the legend haircuts. These creative creatures are genius and genuine talent! I will never stray for haircuts again! Current and forever loyal customer right here. Noah A! read more

Found Big Al's Barber Shop a couple months back. He cut my hair today after using another barber at his shop. But I been shopping to get cut by the source. Fresh cut, tight fade and happy customer. Thanks Big Al!! read more

I came in on a Friday afternoon to get my 2yr old a haircut, I was expecting a full house with a wait but they have enough barbers working here to get you in and out and on about your business. Service was 10/10. The place was clean the barbers were friendly and their aesthetic is exactly what I want my son to think what a barber shop should be. It was about a 25 minute drive for me and I wouldnt hesitate to do it again and again. I'm sure everybody's machines are different but the barber we got had one of the quietest machine I've heard. My 2yr old was more confused than scared which I is why I waited so long to get his haircut because I didn't want him to start freaking out in the chair. Instead he just sat there intrigued about all the memorabilia and decorations on the walls. I could tell it was definitely a good experience for him. read more

Thank you MANNY DELGADO, you did a great job my boy. It's super hard to find someone last second, I've been looking for a good person by my girls house and I find the spot. You can tell this place has some characters that really that really set the vibe. This place is dope and I will for sure be back read more

Great barber shop. Crew knows what they're doing and I've been coming back for the last 4 years for a good reason

Very unsanitary. The owner did a cut on me not too long ago and at one point, he had to cough heavily and this fool coughed into his own hands and placed his hands back on to my hair to continue cutting it. I did not hesitate to tip him less than usual. read more

Great service Raul and Al have cut my hair very satisfy both great service Thank you guys read more

They went up to 35 a haircut that's ridiculous they don't have to spend gas or anything that the economy is messing up but they want to raise their prices? Na I'm good read more

My son loves this place and is calm with the team here My hubby loves it as well, and would recommend it for any type of hair! You won't go wrong with any person working here so don't worry about waiting for someone specific anyone will take care of you. My son has been in everyone's seat here. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

If you want a legit fade, taper, trim or shave, BIG AL's Barbershop can meet all your haircut needs and more. I've been coming to BIG AL's since 2011 and have gotten a haircut from all barbers; I've never been disappointed. As a matter of fact, I came to BIG AL's to get my haircut before I got married, stressed the importance of how perfect my cut had to be and BIG AL himself did the cut for me. I got a mid-fade, skin (double-zero) on the sides, hair length on top just enough to comb it to the side, and emphasized that I wanted a natural-looking part. Wedding pictures came out legit and I been comi read more

Another GREAT HAIRCUT! Always the best..... My son and I are always treated with the best service and the best cuts anywhere. read more

Big Al hooked me up with a bald fade didn't disappoint! Been looking for a new barber since I moved here this is the spot ! read more

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Azusas well know barbershop big Al's highly recommend going their great prices and good cuts

Came in a couple times. The guy in the middle chair I believe his name is Fidel is a solid barber and does a great job. One day I came in and Fidel had a couple guys in line for cuts before me. I was in a rush because I had a ball game to go too and the girl at the end asked if I wanted a cut. I reluctantly said ok and sat down in her chair. I should have listened to my body as somehow it knew that I was going to get one of the worst haircuts in history. I asked for a low fade with just a clean up on top. Nothing crazy at all. As the haircut went on the clippers somehow got higher and higher on my head. If I could have seen myself in the mirror i would have said something but I didn't know what was going on. 3/4's in to my haircut I knew that it was all over. I was ready for my friend's to start taking pics of me and make me into one of those memes where the barber asks what the customer wants and the customer replies just F my sh** up. When all was said and done my fade resembled more of a flat top as my low fade went up to the top of my head. You better believe I wore a hat for like 3 weeks straight. Never again. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - My low fade went up almost as high as this fools hair. Sorry I didn't take a pic as I was too emotionally unstable at the time. - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

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Glad to be back! They are definitely open for business! They are following strict guidelines when it comes to the situation we are in. Full face mask during the cuts and cleaning of stations between customers. I definitely recommend coming on in! My son and I will continue making our trips here no matter what! Thank big al and his crew! read more

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Came 10 min before closing... the guy who cut my hair acted like he was in a rush and his mannerisms and attitude spoke more than anything else. He did an alright cut after I asked to make adjustments a couple times. Spoke to Big Al before leaving he said next time I can wait for him to handle my cut. This I'll prob do. Fades/tapers are $22, any card charges are $1 extra.. Overall decent experience, If I ended up getting a different barber who was chill and helpful, it be a solid 5 Star. read more

I got my haircut with Big Al himself. I showered up early soo I can scope the place out, Right Aqua I noticed the staff wasSuper friendly and it look like every barber gets down. Can't wait for my next cut read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Big Al did it - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

What ticks me off is not being here two years ago. Studying right across the street at APU, I didn't think to stop by this sweet joint. This place is affordable yet grand! I sat in today, and I couldn't see what Barber Sebastian was up to, but with his strong streaks, I knew he did an awesome job. No, he didn't hurt me or make me bleed, but he let the razors kill those stubs so well, I feel my scalp is breathing! That's why there was a bit off wait, but, hey, it's totally worth it. If you can't wait, then go find "haircut" and pay extra for blah work. These experienced men know what true men want. Kudos! By the way, some guy named Steven complained about the wait, giving a one star rating. Well you know what, good things don't come at you fast. You gotta first learn to wait. You want immediate work, then come in at opening time. Of course the afternoon and weekend will be busy. This place is busy, because it's that good! read more

Online says they close at 6pm. I was walking up at 4:50pm and they locked the doors as I got to the door. I don't know why put the hours online if you don't abide by those hours. read more

Very friendly staff, great conversation and good service. Price is a bit steep for a poor college student for just a basic hair cut (17), I'm not sure about neck/fringe trims (I have yet to ask). I've been here twice, one staff member (i forgot the names, unfortunately) was very helpful when I was trying to figure out what I wanted, and followed requests pretty well. Another made some more assumptions, giving me a somewhat standard cut without tailoring as much to my cowlicks and such. Overall, I may come back as it's conveniently close to APU and I believe the cuts could improve with familiarity, but I will still probably keep looking for cheaper options that are still decent quality. read more

We just moved from Burbank to West Covina and my 3 year old son needed a hair cut we usually go back to the Valley but I couldn't make the drive. Big Al was recommended. To be honest I was having a panic attack because I knew my son would be acting up and cry. The place was full of guys and I didn't realize that we are in "raider nation" lol and he was wearing his favorite broncos hat. Well Big Al was super sweet and nice after a few jokes about his hat and the Broncos sorry Raiders fans lol :) Big Al calmed my nerves was sweet to my son and did a fantastic job. The place is clean, nice and cool! They took us right away. And the price was great For sure we will come back...ALL BRONCO OUT HEE HEE read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Big Al hooked me up...thanks :) - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

i waited for 40 minutes only to be told I was going to be third or maybe fourth when I sat patiently thinking I was next up. the barbers was unapologetic and clearly catering to her regulars. Rude and inconsiderate, I be been going there for 20 years but never again. read more

I have been taking my son to Big Als for a little over a year now. I can't say he had the best personality but his hair cuts are good. This past April I took my son to get a hair cut on a Tuesday big Al was off so his son in law Raul cut my sons hair it was by far the worst hair cut I've ever I asked for a simple fade 4 on the top 0 on the sides Raul did not know how to blend it looked like my son had a bowl cut. Then I went back in May big Al was not in again so I chose Bismark the cut itself was good but he cut my son multiple times. Today I went to big Al and voiced my complaint all he could say was "well all I can tell you is get your hair cut by me" "they have little experience I have over 20 years" I told him they represent his business he laughed on my face and disregarded my complaint. I will never be going back there. Avoid this shop everyone there are apprentices and are learning as they go big al doesn't tell you this but charges u full price and doesn't care how bad of a job is done. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

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Took my son for a haircut and guy messed up his hair hair wasn't blended in correctly and looked like a bowl cut and still charged me $35 !!! had to go home and fix it pretty sad that I can cut hair better then so called certified barbers smh read more

Great place! Always clean and everyone is super friendly. Ask for Bismark he is always coming through with the freshest fades and the cleanest cuts. Also super flexible, Will not disappoint. read more

Thanks Luis for giving my boy a clean cut! Professional, clean,funny and took his time. My son is 13 and trying to find a hair style he likes, today he found it on top of my tip he reached in his own pocket and added a 5. He said this way he remembers me and my hair style next time I come in. He found his barber! Thanks Big Al. Close to home plenty of seating tv rolling so my daughter was entertained as well. She even wanted a hair cut she was impressed as well on how good her brothers hair looked. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

I went there once because I'm down the st and I was in a hurry and it was a mistake. Today I needed another emergency cut and this time they screwed me up even worst. They shouldn't have barbers there that can't cut! How are you going to ask for help in the middle of a simple haircut !? And by simple I mean a taper!. The price wasn't bad but I would have rather saved those 11 bucks plus $2 unearned tip and kept my hair messy as it was. It looked better . read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

I will admit that I did like my haircut when all was said and done. But if you are picky about your barber following your request, then this is probably not the place for you. For a haircut I would rate this place 4 stars. That being said, I will never come here again nor would I recommend anyone come here for a shave. If you offer a straight razor shave as one of your services then all who give that service should be capable of competently accomplishing it. I regularly shave at home and know how to properly shave. I was shaved improperly because of incompetence, and not because I have a thick beard as I was continually told. After leaving this place, I was left with several nicks all over my face and neck and a cut on my chin. I literally had to shave again. This was one of the worst and definitely most painful shaving experiences I've ever had. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

After cutting my own hair and or going to Super Cuts I decided to try a local barber. I seen good reviews on here so decided to come by. I don't need my hair cut with scissors so this was great. Quick and Big Al took special care to really get down to the skin. Even used an electric shaver to clean up the edges and all. Have never seen that and any chain places. Plus with Yelp $2 off checkin total was only $10! Not to mention they have a bunch of tv's to catch the game. read more

Just moved form LA to Covina and my boys needed a barbershop. I came across this spot on Yelp and as soon as I walked in I knew it was it haha. All of the guys and Girl are friendly and know what they are doing. The decor is so dope. It has my favorite teams from the Dodgers to the Raiders even the Kings. They have TVs all over with Direct tv and always some good music. The wait is never too long. My kids love coming here, I've even decided to grown out my beard to have them maintain it lol. This is the place to go for your cuts. You won't regret it. read more

Big Al's Barber Shop - Love the Sports theme around the Barber shop. - Barbers Near Me - Azusa, California

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I started going here after the Supercuts across the street had let me down one too many times. It's not easy for black guys to find a good barber. Once, I called Supercuts and asked, "Do you do black hair?" The girl who answered replied snottily, "We do all types of hair..." Look, I know your company sensitivity training mandates that you run from the topic of race whenever it is mentioned in the workplace, but seriously, I had to ask. Just because you cut black people hair doesn't mean you're GOOD at it. Enter Big Al's. I Googled "black guy haircuts" and I came across this Yelp page. Minutes later, I was cruising home with the cleanest, most precise haircut I had ever received, done by Big Al himself, for HALF the price of Supercuts. Whether you have black hair, Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian--this is the place to get your cuts in Azusa. They trim it close, then use a straight razor to get edges PERFECT. If that weren't enough, the fun, family-friendly atmosphere makes you feel like you're involved in a loving, wholesome, multi-ethnic community. New APU students, Citrus folk, you've found your "spot." Try it out; you won't be disappointed. read more

Decent price, $12, ok place to sit and stare at memorabilia. my hair cut was uneven and not pleasant. When I was asked what I wanted I said "can you cut the back and sides short, and with only scissors, I don't like how it looks when I'm cut with clippers" the barber (who i believe is the owner) replied "why not, clippers cut great, trust me you'll like it." me: "nah, i dont like how it looks, looks too spike-y, not a good look" barber: "fine..." after about 10 snips, I realized he wasn't comfortable with the scissors. I could tell because he was fumbling around with them. At the end of it the back was long, almost mullet-ish, and uneven. I realized once i got to my car, but what was I going to do? go back for another bad cut. Forget it! Maybe the other barbers were better with the scissors, but who knows. most of the patrons had and wanted buzz cuts. So if you need a scissor cut, this may not be the place for you. read more

What can I say about Big Als.. Well Ive been following Big Al before he opened up his shop. Six years later, several miles further, I'm still driving to him for a fade. I've also gotten hooked up with a fade by Gabe, who also does an amazing job. Alex and the other barbers also do a great job. Thats probably why I haven't had a chance to get a fade by them, they are always busy. If youve never been, don't be afraid to try it out. Note; take in mind this is a barbershop not a Salon. So they will be using the machine majority of the time, not so much scissors. All in all... try it out. Chances are you will like it. If you don't like it, at least the ladies looking at you will. If they don't haha.. these guys are "beauticians, not magicians". You probably need to look for a plastic surgeon, not a barbershop. read more

Al is the barber we need right now. Completely Covid Compliant. Strict facemasks the entire time. Sanitation between clients. Social distancing markers set up and emphasized. Hand sanitizer readily available up front. These guys took care of my young son who has a hard time with haircuts and remained friendly, engaging and professional the whole time. Then they hooked me up with a cut and a beard trim. Limited clients in the shop. This was a great experience for my family and I highly recommend Al! Don't hire some Karen who's been outside walking her dog with no mask on. Go to a pro who cares about your safety. read more

Since my review the owner has contacted me and was incredibly respectful and has attempted to address the issue. I really appreciate that they took the time to contact me and resolve the issues I had so I've updated my review to 3 stars to average out my first experience 1/5 and the new experience of 5/5. Though my first experience wasn't the best its nice to see there are owners out there who really care about taking the time to make customers happy when things don't go perfectly. read more

The man, the myth, the LEGEND!! Big Al is one stop shop. I come here all the way from Venice to get my hair cut by this guy and wouldn't go anywhere else.. Thanks Big Al!!! read more

I went to go get a haircut on Saturday Mid morning around 10am. I was quickly greeted by a younger gentleman by the name of Cris I believe he was the owners son. I haven't got a haircut in a barbershop in about 5 years I'm a licensed barber myself and I usually just use the self cutting system and do it at home. Well I'm In the process of moving and my clippers were packed away. I decided to not unpack and pamper myself for the first time in a while. I grew up in Azusa and I remember big Al's being the shit.... Bro this was the worst fade I've gotten in Azusa the only thing I liked is that he used the electric razor. Fast forward to the haircut I had to ask for a line up at the end of my service and he didn't even hit it with the straight razor or ask me if I wanted to line my beard up. I was fully prepared to spend right around $75 and walked out spending $50 including a $10 tip. Bro if that's your dads business you should be the one representing the most giving people the best haircuts possible or at least try just like your dad that's been cutting in the city of Azusa since way back when. Very disappointing. read more

Moved here about 5 years ago from north hollywood. It was difficult finding a barbershop that gave great fades, so I would drive back and forth from NH because I wasn't satisfied (yep crazy). Drove passed Big Als, and saw: 1) great atmosphere (ie dodger fan, 90's hip hop in the back ground, great people to talk to. 2) the fades are ON POINT! I will admit there are some barbers that I like better, but I'm happy with the cut over all. Only one Con: they say they are open on sunday till 2pm. But the TIMES I've arrived about 0130 (definitely before closing time), they have locked the doors and wont let no one in (or they atleast give off the impression that they are closed). This just happened to me..right now... As I'm typing... And there are some people inside. Yep, doors locked! OPEN UP! I KNOW YOURE IN THERE!! read more