I had three haircuts here. First one was with Henry who did a good job. Second was with Nick (young guy with glasses), his was great. Third was with a guy who took off my sideburns and cut my bangs straight across. I grew it out. I'd go back if I could get Nick all the time but it's whoever is free. read more

asked for a 2 on the sides and to cut an inch off the top of my hair. proceeds to give me a high skin fade. first cut was with clippers taking the skin fade up about 4 inches so I couldn't even stop him. he then used clippers on the top portion of my hair without asking. all around a bad haircut read more

Got a great haircut today. Exactly as I like it. First visit. I'll be back when in town. No more Sal's haircuts!

He didn't listen. My son said cut half an inch and he cut about 2-3 inches. I tried to tell him he wants it long and he just ignored me.

This place is closer to a four star. As it turns out this place is owned and run by a great little asian family. A man that told me his name was Charley gave me a great haircut and it was like watching a sushi chef at work. He was fast and to the point. For eight bucks this was a great haircut and I will consider coming back to have it done here again. The only reason I didn't give it four stars was because I'm old-fashioned and enjoy the art of conversation when I'm sitting in the chair. Sadly that part is lacking here. But Still because this place is next-door to the car wash I visit often and a great breakfast place next door I will for sure try it again. After all I can kill three birds with one stone. Car wash, Breakfast, And a great fast haircut. Thanks Charley. Enjoy. read more

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I once had to get a last second hair cut and came in and then got one of the best haircuts of my life and have been coming back ever since.

I basically have been going here since I was a kid. They have always treated me like family and have affordable haircuts for everybody!! The fact that they're also open during these times is a huge lifesaver And is super convenient given that most barbershops right now are actually closed temporarily. This place has amazing service, and I will always be a loyal customer here at Charlie's Barber haircuts. read more

Greatest Barber in Poway Seems the negative reviews are coming from competing shops. If you can explain it they can do it. Love this place. Driving down from San Marcos right after I post this. Family that operates it is awesome. read more

Came in with longer hair around 5 or 6 inches. Asked for 2" off, had to repeat myself 3 times so the lady would even understand me. By the time it was over I realised she had completely cut off the hair on the back of my head to 1" long. Even if she heard me say 2" total, how does that make sense? I didn't want to make a fuss since it was done and I hand her a 20 and 3 $1s since the haircut was $13, and I ask her for a $10. She gives me back $8, so she just tipped herself for that lousy haircut. Never again Charlies. Took me 8 months to grow it that long and wanted a medium length look, all my friends and family had told me how much they liked it longer. Thanks Charlie's, only another 6 months before I can have the same hairstyle. read more

Went here on a Sunday due to our normal haircut place (Sams Old Poway Barber) being closed. My son and I went to get haircuts. We asked to just get his hair trimmed up... and they gave him a super short fade. Honestly it didn't look bad at all... but it wasn't at all what we asked for. I was up next. I showed him a picture of what I wanted (a sort of textured crop) and walked out with a buzz cut, but just a little longer on top. Again, not at all what I asked for. It was $30 for both haircuts. I read previous reviews before coming here and must agree... it seems they only do one style haircut here. I will not be coming back. I would rather pay a little extra and get a quality haircut at Sams Old Poway Barber. read more

This is the place for a great haircut starting at 9 bucks. Started getting my hair cut by Charlie last month when I moved to Poway. The price is great and he's fairly quick. The first haircut I received was one of the best I've had in a while....just ask my wife. I'll be back! read more

Great place for a fade. Price is awesome too. You have to be patient and explained exactly what you want. I had a medium fade with a hard part. The barber knows how to cut. Just need some explaining and you'll be fine :) read more

This fucking place doesnt deserve a star. The barber dared to argue with me what was clearly not a medium fade. One side was higher than the other and it wasnt even a fade. There was a clear line where the makeshift fade he made started. Never again... read more

Charlie's Barber Haircuts - Does that even look like a fade to you!? - Barbers Near Me - Poway, California

I have been here several times. The place is always clean and staff very friendly. Charlie cuts my hair and he has given me a great Marine Corps fade every time. read more

Charlie's Barber Haircuts - Barbers Near Me - Poway, California

Not a bad place. One of the ladies runs the clippers a little rough. Nice people simple hair cuts pocket friendly price. This is not a fancy barber and does your basic $8 hair cut. If you need more style go to a stylist. Conversation is a little lacking but I don't mind I'm an in and out kind of guy. If it's not busy your in and out in less than 20 min. This is for the guy who wants a haircut and not looking to be pampered. Friendly courteous happy people that cut your hair and move on to the next. read more

Being New to the area is always struggle when trying to find a good barbershop. Especially when you always want to look good. I just moved to the Poway area and had been looking for a barbershop that could step up to my needs. One of them being their business hours, they seemed to be the only ones open past 5pm. That's a plus for me for the reason that I get out of work at 4:30. Soon as I got there there was an open chair for me. Told the guy exactly what I wanted (fade, clean beard) and he started doing his thing with the clippers. At the beginning I was a bit nervous because how fast he was doing his work. But at the end of it all I looked like a brand New man. Fast. $$ accessible. Friendly. Clean. Def coming back. read more

Charlie has been my barber now for 14 years. His hair cuts are always perfect, if there are any issues, he's quick to correct them. The cost is very, very reasonable and the waits are very short. The best time to go is during the week during work time. The atmosphere is friendly, Charlie is always happy to see you and ask how you and your family/business, etc. are doing. Charlie's reminds me of the old school barber shops, where you go there for one thing, and one thing only. A good old fashioned haircut . read more

Came in for a combover and left as a hobo. I clearly asked for a combover and the lady asked how I wanted my combover. I even told her exactly how I wanted so when those clippers went from the bottom all the way up to my head I new it was over for me. Aside from the terrible haircut the name is very offense to me. They are called Charlie's hair cuts. Every employee is Vietnamese? Do they even know what Charlie means??? read more

Good quality to price ratio. I have gotten a couple of haircuts here now and I have never been dissatisfied. read more

The old men didn't know how to cut hair, especially military. I went there 6 months ago and gave me bad fade. My wife even noticed that too. I never go to that place again, bad bad hair cut read more

Worst hair cut ever. First off the lady cutting my sons hair didn't speak English. His hair was not cut short enough, I'm not even sure if she even cut the top of his hair, the sides are uneven, just left there and now I'm going to pay another hair cut place to fix it read more

Okay hair cutter, but poor service. I merely asked to not have my neck shaved at all and I got attitude, eye rolls, questioned about 4 times about whether I wanted it shaved as a block or a taper ("neither"), then asked why I wanted it that way, then laughed at, then asked again when the haircut was over if I wanted to change my mind. I managed to stay polite throughout, but told him politely I'd never come back, which he was happy about. If you want the haircut he wants to give you, it's a good deal. If you want the haircut you want, go to Penasquitos. read more

I've been here a couple of times since moving to Poway. You can't beat the prices. This is an old school (in a good way) barber shop. No fancy frills. Charlie and his crew get the job done. I don't have complicated hair or requests, but I'm particular about my hair and have been pleased with the results. I plan to keep going here. read more

I've been getting my hair cut here for 8 years. I followed Charlie from his previous barber shop on pomerado where he worked before opening up this newer shop on poway road. I know I'll always get a quick and great haircuts for a good low price. He and his crew are the best! read more

Always love the service here. I switched over from Sal's barber shop, where I went for most of my childhood. Sals has a fast rotating group of barbers ...I wonder how they hold on to their talent. With Charlie's it's really a consistent group of people ...and pretty consistent haircuts. Charlie is always welcoming. The place is also modernized ...large flat screen TV, high quality chairs, and plenty of reading material. Highly recommended. read more

This place should be closed down. They have no idea what they are doing. No one here has a license. Do not go here. I'm sick of these people just opening shop, grab a pair of clippers and take cash only so they don't show their income. Is this the way America does business? Let's put a stop to it. I'm calling who ever I need to. Tired of it. The good reviews on yelp for these people are fake. Take a stand on these phoneys and let's put them out of business. read more

Charlie's Barbershop is an oasis in the desert! He is a gifted barber and really knows his trade well. He has been my barber for more than 12 years. I have used several others over the years and always return to Charlie as he CONSISTENTLY does a better job for a better price! read more

Went for the first time today and really enjoyed it. Short wait, prompt service, very friendly and awesome price! I would definitely recommend. read more

The worst barber I have ever been to. Only reason I went because my barber Sal down the road was closed today. I asked for small trim on the sides and to keep the back long... They cut everything so short I thought I was speaking a different language to him. He would reply "you want it this way" WORST BARBER EVER DONT GO HERE read more

I have been going to Charlies now for a couple of months He and his staff do a good job. I really dont understand some of these negative posts on here? Im just thinking would any of these people be happy whatever Charlie did for them? Keep up the good work CHARLIE you do a great job!!!! read more

I've been several times and I am very pleased with all aspects. Quick turn around and high quality cuts. Can't beat the price either.

I have had maybe 12 haircuts here and have always been happy. I always go to Charlie and have never had to wait long because if someone else is already in the chair they will be done fairly soon. I like that - give me a good cut and get me out of there. Don't charge a lot and try to justify it by taking a long time - that's a double loss as far as I am concerned. As long as he's there and I have any hair left on my head he will be my go to. Another plus -easy parking. And here is the trifecta - get you car washed at Body Beautiful, have Charlie cut your hair and eat at Brianna's Mexican walk up/drive through - they are all in the same parking lot, all priced right and all good. read more

The high quality haircut I get when I am at Charlie's Barber is the exact reason why I get laid regularly.

Charlie and Jen are fast and friendly. They're in the strip mall by the O'Reilly's Auto Parts.

I followed Jen to the new location. Always get a good, quick cut and she chats some too. I used to pay $50 for a cut but during the recession had to cut back. I admired a ladies cut and she sent me to Jen. I occasionally have tried other places but always go back. Have never tried a weeken but around 2 during the week is great. My mom goes to her now too and she's 85 with a perm but won't go anywhere else for her cuts. So ladies try it out. Can't beat the price or quality. And...this is not a fake review. read more

I will never go here again. I have been coming here for the last 6 months or so every couple of weeks and they've normally done a adequate job...nothing great, but not horrible...right in line with their price. Just got my hair cut a little bit ago and the new barber who was cutting my hair apparently didn't speak English. I asked for a number 1 fade and he starts cutting my hair with a 0. I stopped him and he speaks to the owner who tells him what I actually wanted. He begins to cut the rest of my hair with a 1 and continues as if he didn't screw up the one side. He finishes and hands me the mirror. Being that the sides were clearly uneven I had to tell him to make the sides even which he already knew. He tries to make them even, but still looks off. At this point he left the back a 1 and didn't even attempt to fix it. So I had to tell him to fix the back too. He does so. He keeps handing me back the mirror and at this point I figured it was as good as it was going to get. I get up and he motions for me to leave without paying, but the owner instructs him to make me pay even though he screwed up the entire hair cut. They communicate back and forth in their language and then the owner says "Your hair looks good. 8 dollars". The new barber that screwed up didn't think I should pay, because he screwed up so much, but the greedy owner didn't give a crap about his customer and just wanted my money. Well, I hope that 8 bucks was worth it. You've lost a customer for life and I hope others that go here see this and choose one of the many other barbers in the area - you'll thank me when you don't have to walk around with a screwed up haircut for several weeks. read more