Locally owned and very open atmosphere. I've come in fort first hair cut about a year ago and have…read morebeen coming here ever since !

You know the theory of dating up and dating down? That whole, reacher/settler thing in…read morerelationships? Well, sometimes I apply that to the businesses I support. For example, places like the Brooklyn Warehouse and Two If By Sea, make me feel like I'm becoming cooler just by association. Standing outside of Willy's waiting for poutine while its still daylight out? Still awesome, but yet, I draw just a wee bit of shame from it all. I'm adding haircuts at Saint Lou's to the 'dating up' column of local stops that I make. I've had a long love affair with my go-to hair place but c'mon...at a certain point a guy needs to admit that he can't afford $55 (with tip) every three weeks. So, when faced with the scary choice of new hair help, I decided to take a leap of faith and go with the one that all the cool kids are talking about. A wee space in the Historic Properties, Saint Lou's oozes cool factor. A gorgeous guitar and rotary phone share one wall, black-and-whites of Elvis in a barber chair and vintage gear hang on the other, and a single chair sits in the middle of it all. The main man himself, Rob, is bringing barber back with these sweet digs that have tourists and locals alike stopping to take pictures. No really - that happened! Now, a couple of things: 1) It's cash-only so come prepared. If you don't? Well, no big deal actually. Rob insisted I get my cut before running off to find a working ATM which was really helpful especially since the one in Historic Properties is usually bunk. 2) There are no appointments. "What? No appointments? That's crazy talk!" Yes. At first I would have agreed with you. But hey - no appointments means you can just pop in whenever...and that's actually pretty awesome. I showed up, I sat down, I left looking awesome. It was that easy. 3) While Saint Lou's definitely goes for the barber vibe (and succeeds), let's get serious and remember that Rob spent five years at Spirit Spa and the past three years working in Australia. This isn't just a buzzcut destination. You're working with a pro. 4) Yes - the rumours are true. Cuts at Saint Lou's ($27 for a full deal, but there are options for quick clean-ups in between cuts) come with a drip coffee from Two If By Sea down the hall or a beer if you feel so inclined. Which. Um. You obviously should. This one's a winner, gents!

50$ for a choppy haircut and uneven beard trim that both had to be fixed by a proper barber after…read morethe fact. Spent the entire experience with hair on my face in my eyes and mouth which made It more of a hair waterboarding then relaxing morning at the barber. barber admitted she worked at first choice before Tommy's and the quality reflects that, find it hard to believe they have any training cutting men's hair or cutting beards.

My first experience was treating by dad to a cut and a shave here for his anniversary. I was so…read moreimpressed by the job they did and the atmosphere and customer service that I decided to start coming here for my haircuts. My first trip to the chair was FANTASTIC. Naomi cut my hair. I usually just do a boring combover to the side. I told her this was what I wanted. However she left just enough hair at the front that it made a slight wave in the front, which modernized my look considerably without being outlandish. I was convinced I had found my new barber shop. Sadly my second experience was awful. Naomi was on maternity leave and I had to explain to another girl what I wanted. I don't remember her name but she screwed things up pretty badly. To be fair, I didn't even know what razor number I needed or how to properly describe the kind of cut I wanted. However after about a minute of description she very confidently said "I know EXACTLY what you want". So I trusted we had hashed out a plan for my hair: same style as what I currently had but shorter and with enough in the front to do a little wave. She was extremely slow, taking at least twice as long as any haircut I've had in the past few years. She barely engaged me in conversation (which I'm not too concerned about as I'm not a big talker anyways). However when we did converse she seemed really spaced out. After we left the shop my friend said he noticed her eyes looked a little red and glassy. I'm not sure if that was the result of fatigue or something...else. In any case, by the time my hair was finished I looked like James Dean! There was way too much hair in the front and I looked utterly ridiculous! So I asked her to take off some of the excess length. I looked at the end result again and still not what I wanted. At that point I abandoned my original plan and just asked her to make my hair uniform but with the ability to still comb it over normally. The end result it that while 80% of my hair can be combed over, there's a part in the front that sticks out and up. No amount of product can correct it either. I was just done by this point and thought that perhaps I could learn to live with it. I left without tipping, the first time in my life I had ever done that. To be fair, I will say again that I'm not the best at giving directions when it comes to my hair. However I have really good hair that's very difficult to screw up. And I've been equally as vague with hair stylists in the past and they've still managed to give me a semi decent haircut. Either this person was new, lousy at haircutting, or (and I hate to accuse anyone of this) possibly a bit stoned. I plan on going tomorrow to have someone else correct the mistake. In the end I may go back to a style I had years ago which was slightly spiky and combed back if they can't salvage what I have right now. I'll update this review once I do so

Barber shop... old school. I love getting my dew chewed here. $13 bucks get you a men's cut…read morecomplete with a neckline shave with a real strait razor. The girls are efficient and friendly. It's first come first serve, so on a busy day you might have a 1/2 hour wait. Usually I only have to wait 5-10 minutes if there is anyone in front of me. The decor is a bit dated and worn, but I don't go here to look at the walls, I'm a come in, get a cut and get out kinda guy. Don't expect a salon, it's a barber. It's also cash only, so hit the bank machine on your way.

I have been going to this barber shop for over twenty years, both previous and current locations…read more Always got a great haircut and love the straight razor neckline trim. They also would trim my mustache and beard, when I had them, at no extra cost. The best bang for your buck here. The ladies their are wonderful people to chat with and as you would expect is a typical barber shop atmosphere. Even when I worked away from home out west, on rotation, I would always come back here for my haircut.

Terrible crooked beard trim and head buzz cut with trimmers. 25 min total…read more All for the low price of $85 wtf. Seriously pay attention get off the phones and do a proper job. And well the price, clear theft

got a great haircut, morgan went the extra mile of asking me how it's looking from my perspective…read morethroughout the cut and was just generally very communicative about her methods and even showed me the back with her mirror at the end without me even having to ask which was all very appreciated and helped me to be more comfortable with how the cut looks, she also noticed i was fiddling with the back top bit a little after she said she was finished and offered to do a lil more trimming to accommodate my ocd lmao was super super appreciated, great cut n really nice vibes, would definitely go back!

Coolest place for a haircut! Chris keeps his customers happy with a friendly patter and a genuinely…read morecaring attitude, which offering delicious coffee to sip on while head and hair are carefully crafted. Good tunes playing, and the opportunity to combine your haircare with a mani- or pedi-cure from the equally charming Maria. It's a busy spot but Chris and Maria make you feel like a special customer every time. I am always happy with what they do with my hair and nails.

Chris is the best! His hair cuts are great and innovative and he's pretty good at coloring hair too…read moreAlways look forward to get a hair cut from him

Chatty barber! Recently moved back to Barrington Place after being in the Brewery Market for…read moreyears. Easy to book an appointment online. Prices extremely reasonable for such a high quality haircut. Groovy music choices in the background. Definitely a gem for a barber in the Halifax downtown area with many repeat and loyal customers!!!

Ian is very sweet welcoming detailed and professional! I got very lucky to choose randomly this…read morebarber shop and my experience was just great! If I ever back to Halifax I'm getting my haircut here only! Nice meeting you Ian!

I came to this barber shop during Canada Day weekend in 2017. The staff was super friendly and down…read moreto earth. They gave us info on all the good food spots in Halifax and told us about the Canada Day BBQ which changed my life. Oh the cut. You're wondering how the cut went aren't you? Mannn that cut made me like 3x more handsome. Oh this is important make sure to make an appointment because chairs get booked fast. It's worth it. You'll probably get double the Tinder matches if you let them cut you They also have Bonafide Pomade which is probably the best stuff you can get. Smells so good but please do not eat it

Jesse is one of the best barbers on the East Coast of Canada. Cool spot. Solid haircut. Tried 3-4…read morespots when I first moved to the city -- this is the only guy I trust with my hair in Halifax.

Worth the travel for sure. Came from Bedford as I wasn't too…read morepleased with my last haircut done at a headshoppe. Got a skin fade from a girl who's name I think was hedi? Anyways best haircut I have ever got in the HrM. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a nice fade, and the vibe in there is very chill..which is always a bonus

I went there for my haircut two weeks ago, and I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and when I…read moredescribed my haircut that I wanted, the staff right away new what I was talking about. The staff also told me how to get my ''cow lick'' down! Which is a plus. This barber shop is going to get my business from here on out.

I had my hair done and brows waxed yesterday and it was quiet in the salon, due to vacations, which…read moreI enjoy, and I was served with professionalism! I felt content when I left!

Always professional and friendly. My stylist is knowledgeable and really listens when I explain…read morewhat I'd like.