It's always great at Big Al's! I love going to this an old school barber shop. The guys here really know how to cut hair, old styles like flat tops and DA's to all the new styles, not to mention beard trims, and shaves. Hot towels and pomade. I personally have longer hair and wear it in the DA style. I trust them to cut my hair right. I walk out of there feeling like a new man every time. The staff are very friendly and there is always good conversation. They have three chairs, the shop is clean and well organized and they are always busy. Plenty of parking and close to downtown. read more

I have had two separate experiences with the barbers literally thinking it's okay to bully customers. I was in the middle of my haircut and couldn't just leave and if I retaliated I probably would've been arrested. Both experiences were extremely humiliating and have left me wanting to sue them for their mistreatment. I will not be going back. The lesson I've learned is that if you want a cheap haircut you'll get cheap service! read more

Made a yelp account solely for this review. I'll preface that I do not think I'm a picky person with my haircuts; I trim my own beard and let my wife cut my hair regularly and she has absolutely no experience in the realm if that says anything. I thought though that I'd go treat myself and get a clean cut and beard trim but really I should have stuck with my wife or at least wish I went to one of the different barbers this place had to offer. But the man cutting my hair was bald so you at least know who to stay away from. Before I even told him what I wanted for the haircut he started cutting my hair but eventually I got to tell him the fade I wanted. The fade was alright overall but when he went to trim my beard I wondered if this was his first time. I told him I did not want it shortened just lined up and cleaned. He confirmed that was what I wanted and moved forward. For some reason he took a trimmer with a guard on it and went up against the grain of my facial hair and destroyed it. After he lined the rest up and I took a look, I had nothing good to say. After recognizing my silence was not satisfactory he asked if I wanted it shorter on the bottom and I agreed hoping he would fix the mess he just made. He then brought it to a stubble with the guard and brought up my neckline more with a razor. When all was said and done he says "yeah I think it's because your beard is pretty uneven and thicker in some spots" and I walked out of there bleeding down my neck from a botched razor job...I don't think it was my beard that was the problem. read more

Great place. Very friendly and excellent prices. This barbers knows their craft. Don't understand the negative reviews, because my experience are always good and the place is always pack! read more

Always friendly, traditional barbering. Good conversation and good haircuts at a fair price.

Was a walk-in for a basic hair cut and didn't have to wait too long. Both employees and customers there were friendly. I wanted a basic cut because A. A "fade" was $5 more and B. I don't cut my hair like that anyway. Well, I was given a fade either way, and charged for one. A little annoyed but it still looks good so oh well. The real reason I took off 2 stars is because of what I noticed after I had already left. During the cut I was asked if I wanted them to trim my eyebrows and I said sure why not. When I looked in the mirror later on I noticed that they actually trimmed the middle of my right eye row so low it actually looks like a section was shaved off! I looks like I got slashed across the eye and have a scar there! What's worse is I was on my way to a job interview. Since I got the cut yesterday, 3 people have asked me what happened to my eye. I go into my current job as a car salesman today and I'm already anticipating people asking about it all day and every day until it grows back. read more

Extremely rude and unprofessional . They can't cut hair . It's just a chop shop . Much better place to go than there . Most of the women look like their on drugs and I'm pretty sure the girl cutting my hair had been drinking . read more

Great place, excellent haircut. It's my new barber shop and happy I found the place.

I had been going to Big Al's for about 3 years and always had Jay (no longer there) cut my hair, He did a great job and had learned just how I liked my hair. The last time I went (about a year ago) Jay was no longer there and so I decided to have his brother cut my hair as Don (the owner) had cut my hair before and did a lousy job. There was one person ahead of me and when Don had finished with the guy in his chair called "next", the man ahead of me said "I'm waiting for him" (Jay's brother). So Don then looked at me and said "next" and I replied."I'm waiting for him". With that he said "You don't need to come in here anymore" I could not believe it! I have no idea what prompted that reply as the only other remark I had made was when Don said Jay was no longer there and had moved to St Petersburg, I jokingly said "That's a long way to go for a hair cut". You can bet I will never go to Big Al's again. read more

Spending a few days with our niece on her horse farm, prior to taking a cruise. My husband needed a haircut before we set sail and, after seeing the reviews, he decided to try this shop. We were shocked and ecstatic, as this was the best haircut he has received in the four months we have been traveling. Would recommend this shop to any and everyone. read more

Worse experience ever. Accused my son and I of having lice. Left my son with a big chuck of hair missing. I took him to his school nurse the next morning. No lice. I took him to the nurse at his dr office after school. No lice. It was dandruff. read more

Was in Ocala last Saturday, and stopped at Big Al's. This is your grandfathers barber shop,(and thats a GOOD thing!). Old fashion feel, with old fashion service, and the Best horseshoe flat top anywhere(Thanks Jason.). I like it down to the skin, they said no problem, most places only go down to a 1/16". They also have a hot, straight razor shave!. Very rare to find anywhere these days. Well worth the drive from Bushnell. read more

Went there from The Villages, not knowing where other shops were. Big mistake. Man with salt and pepper beard greeted me promptly. I asked for a trim. It was the worst haircut I've ever had...too short on top so it stood up, hanging over my ear in one area. Only $7...not worth it! read more

Nice guys but butchered my beard... Felt like they rushed through and were to busy chatting and making people laugh which was nice but they obviously can't multi task. Beard ended up lop sided and way to much taken off than I had asked. I will not be back... read more

First time today for a hair cut and beard trim. They did a fantastic job on my hair and the hot towel shave took me back to when I was a kid going to the barber with my dad...50 years ago! Prices are low so tip generous. !! read more

Great home town feel, friendliest service, best haircut I ever got, made me feel at home even if they did make fun of my college football team preference lol. These guys support our troops and our veterans. If you are looking for a good barber shop this is by far the best. Hot towels hit the spot. I recommend this business to any one, these folks are true patriots, thank you for taking care of our veterans. read more

Went for a haircut today, asked for a flattop, and I gotta tell you Don did a fantastic job. Not only that he asked if I wanted my beard and mustache trimmed. What a great experience! And the price, well I was shocked! For what he did I can go there twice as many times as these corporate cut places. Go and give them a shot! read more