I've gotten a cut from or buzz from basically most of the staff. Everyone did a great job. Been coming here for a few years now, has become my de facto barbershop, and not only because it's very close to my job and can consistently squeeze in a lunch cut. The straight razor back of the neck finish is a nice touch. Convenient Venmo booklet at the register for tips. read more

I've gotten cut by the majority of the staff here and everyone at this shop is top notch. Big shoutout to John J! Been coming here for about a year now and whether it's a standard cut or additional beard trim, I've always come out feeling and looking clean. Scheduling app is easy to use and they send you reminder texts before your appt. Location is solid too - lots of restaurants nearby and a great coffee shop across the street. read more

I had a solid experience at Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary. Booking was smooth - I scheduled my appointment about 5 days in advance. Unfortunately, it got canceled the day of, but these things happen. I was able to quickly rebook with another barber, Sam. Sam was great! Super easy to talk to, and he did a great job with my cut. I have short Asian hair so it's always a bit tricky finding a good haircut place. I also appreciated that the pricing here is based on time and technique rather than gender. My haircut took around 40 minutes and cost about $50 at the time of this review, which felt fair for the experience and quality. Parking seems to be entirely (paid) street parking, but the shop is walkable from the 19th Street BART station. read more

Literally the best barbershop around. Been coming here for almost 10 years (since before even the high rises came in across the street and there was still Coloso coffee next door.) Dan has been my barber since day one and he's an all around great dude who's craft is second to none. He's created an amazing experience across all of his shops and has stacked up an incredible team. I literally look forward to my every three week appointment for a haircut and beard trim because its not only the best cut I've ever had but it's amazing conversation and all around great experience. Dan is amazing but i've also had great experiences with Erin who crushes it as well. I'm sure that anyone there will also provide the same level of awesomeness. BOOK EARLY - they book up fast and for good reason. read more

My barber is H Payne and I am a regular customer for a couple of years now. H is everything I look for in a barber - congenial, skilled, respectful and professional. H tailors my cut to the context of my life. It's professional for business trips, manageable for vacation and I recently got a very low-maintenance "new dad" haircut that served me especially well. Looking forward to coming back as long as I can. Thanks H! read more

I've gotten several excellent haircuts from H here and can thoroughly recommend this shop, and especially H! I went in without a clear idea of what I wanted, but H took time to talk me through their vision and were very considerate about checking in with me throughout the appointment to make sure that I was happy with how things were going. I'll definitely be back to see H again! read more

Paid 100$ for a haircut that was regular, a wack ass shave and clay texture spray that was $30 Probably got cut with the apprentice cus he was the first chair Do what you will with that information Going home to shave my face read more

The place and the experience is good. I've been two time and I do like it. Specially Gabe because he asks and listen to what you want. And of course, delivers. read more

Haircut by Sam. Very friendly guy, easy to talk to. Did a great haircut. Listened to my wishes and did what I asked, turned out nicely. Reasonable prices. Will visit again. read more

Sam was very kind despite me being tired and non-interactive. He continued to learn about me and we had a wonderful conversation. The barbers here will always try to tailor the haircut to the individual. However, I cannot justify the price tag to myself. If you have the money, then this is a great location. read more

Went by this shop yesterday for the first time and absolutely loved it. Sam gave me a full transformation haircut and killed it. Got the seal of approval from me and my girlfriend. Great people, great vibes, great cut! read more

Multiple times I've gone here and had a quick and lovely haircut with a great conversation where the barber (most recently Sam) and I chat about hobbies and interests and I've left with multiple recommendations of things they enjoy in the neighborhood. I especially love the hot mint towel at the end and the neck shave. read more

The place is great and the staff is very nice and friendly, no complaints about them at all! What throws me off here is the fact that you pay 50$ (tip not included) for a 30 minute only haircut, that's how it's marketed on the website upon booking so I was aware of that at first. I feel like 30 minutes was not enough to achieve the level of precision most haircuts need, which left the experience itself feeling sort of sloppy and rushed to me. I usually go to barbers that charge the same price but they would usually stay with me for a little longer and work on the cut with more attention to detail, which is what you would expect out of an almost 60$ haircut. Overall I'd say just go to a Supercuts and pay half of the price, the quality and finish will most likely be the same, which is a bummer after all. read more

I took my 8 year old daughter Vivi to Dax Lee's because after sporting the half-shaved, half long look for a few months, she's been wanting to go even shorter. Scheduling was very easy online, and I went with the person first-available on the day we could go, which happened to be Melissa. The hype in our household was very real on the big day. We walked on over to the shop and were greeted by everyone and welcomed into one of the best-smelling places ever. Melissa was really sweet to my kid, and very patient and easy about Vivi telling her she was nervous about the "loud buzzers" and "tickling" sensation. The haircut turned out awesome, and for only $35 I'm happy to bring Vivi back here as often as she wants to keep things short. Prices: Atmosphere: Friendliness: Haircut: Thanks Dax Lee read more

This barbershop is super rad. I love that they have awesome products that they use on people and also sell there. A bunch of my trans friends go here and feel super comfortable and safe which is super important. All the staff are kind, knowledgeable and each have their own style and flair. I have only accompanied people here but the vibe is great and comfortable which is not always the case at barbershops. They would get 5 stars but parking is hella hard. Not their fault, just the nature of downtown Oakland. I often drop off my friends and then circle the block a few times and catch them at the tail end of their cut. read more

Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary - Barbers Near Me - Oakland, California

Numerous compliments on my hair cut from John this past week, will definitely be returning

Same day cut on short notice. I called around 8:30 and got an appointment at 9:15. H was awesome. Good communicator and made sure I was happy with the cut. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. read more

Rachel H is my barber! I like to chat with my barber and Rachel is wonderful at small talk and building barber to client relations. Her cuts also are always STRAIGHT FIRE! Dan the owner is super friendly and runs a great business. I love his cuts too. What a great small business to support. read more

Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary - Barbers Near Me - Oakland, California

I love this place. Well run, passionate barbers, communicative and all around well spirited. I'm usually afraid to step into a barbershop because people can be rude and unprofessional. This place gives you an experience that I keep coming back for! I take transit from San Jose just to get my hair cut here. Every single person here is talented and caring; all with their unique style and warm personalities. Thank you for being great people! read more

Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary - Barbers Near Me - Oakland, California

These folks were super friendly and super helpful and I'm very happy with the cut. Also, the cover of one of my favorite albums (The Melvins, "Houdini") was right across from my chair! I'm definitely going back. read more

My first time visiting this establishment--went in for my first cut in over 6 months, and was feeling guilty for the person who would have to deal with my unkempt mess. I booked an appointment with Gabe. He took his time, worked carefully and gently around my mask, and gave me one of the cleanest, nicest cuts of my life. I highly recommend Gabe and Dax Lee's. Everyone in the shop seemed like skilled pros--as the trims around me were giving me hair envy. It was easy, clean, and very friendly. I felt safe. I'll be back. read more

One of the best haircuts event. Daniel is incredible. No offense to the other barbers but I'm super picky and wasn't satisfied with them but Daniel is a true professional. His attention to detail, demeanor, and knowledge was impressive. read more

Moved to Oakland about two months ago so needed a new place to get my hair cut. Dax Lee's was the first place I tried and I'm happy to say I hit the bullseye on the first throw. Although it's a little more $ than what I'm used to, Tony made it worth every dollar. He knew the style I wanted and made good conversation... truly a friendly guy. Will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

sprang for the apprentice haircut bc 1. lower cost and 2. wanted to check out what the "lower level" barbers look like. it was a bit different than what i was expecting. by the time i had finished, the barber next to me finished THREE customers. my haircut including wait time took 1.5 hours... and all i needed was a simple fade and a trim off the top. this usually takes no more than 25 min. i get it, theyre training to be a barber and theyre learning etc, but man, 30 mins, and he was still doing the sides of my head and hadnt even started on the top yet. description had said with head barber supervision, so i thought after an hour, they'd have noticed i was STILL there and jumped in or something but nope. any time i asked for adjustments, he barely cut any additional hair and so i just gave up and stop asking for fixes. i just wanted to get out of there bc i was already late for my meetings and ended up just fixing it myself at home. advice: spring for the normal barbers if you dont have 1.5 hours to kill on the apprentice ones. the cuts looked good from the customers i observed but most likely, i wouldnt come back. i only gave this an extra star bc the dude was nice. again, i kinda knew what i was signing up for, but this was way more unbearable than i expected read more

I've gone to Erin twice now for beard maintenance, and she has proven to be a beard trimming master. Flawless fade. Straight razor shave above the cheek line. And an overall meticulous attention to detail. The shop itself has a cool vibe and plays great music. Definitely recommend. read more

Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary - Beard trim - Barbers Near Me - Oakland, California

This is one of those default barbershops that are mediocre at their very best and bad in general. Went to Tony this time which was clearly a mistake -- asking for a low fade yielded a cut where my head was buzzed around to be nearly flat on the sides and back with the trimmer, rounding up the top upward (I honestly don't think Tony knew what a "low fade" even is). What I got makes my head look like an egg with a bunch of hair sticking up in the middle (see photo). The whole cut took maybe 10-12 minutes (appointments are supposed to be 30), was done nearly entirely with a trimmer (however, Tony graciously demonstrated his immense barbering skill at the end by touching the scissors for about a second), no product was put into my hair or even offered. Again, just very lazy, default work. If you do have to come here, Erin is a decent barber who at least tries. read more

Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary - "Low fade" is, I guess, pretty much flat sides that are rounded up all the way to the top. - Barbers Near Me - Oakland, California

John Janini came in clutch with the haircut, I was in a bind from a prior haircut and I booked with him last min, couldn't be happier with the result! read more

Just be warned, parking anywhere near this business is super difficult. I arrived at 11:45, and it took me nearly 25 minutes to find parking. In addition, they are very rigid about their "10 minute grace period". I had a noon appointment, arrived at 12:11 and they turned me away even though I told them I was having difficulty finding parking. Erin Flith is fantastic. She does a great job with my hair, but the shop only gives you 30 mins, so the whole experience feels a bit rushed. They have some other barbers there that aren't nearly as good though, so be careful who you get. read more

I'm leaving the area and I wanted to make sure I left a good review. I've never had a bad cut from these folks. I highly recommend you check it out if you need a cut in the area. My go to guy there is Dave Renshaw. He knows hair! read more

Very friendly barbers. They take their time and they are artists! It's very small so make appoints or expect to wait a long time.

Flew to Oakland for work and I was not able to see my barber before leaving ATL... I had to find something quick and stumbled across Dax Lee Barber on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. Tony M. did not disappoint! My guy gave a top shelf skin fade that was worth every penny! I highly recommend and will visit again when In Oakland. read more

Normally I don't like giving reviews after one visit. But I have to say, Erin killed it on my haircut! I'm a sensitive man with a receding hairline, and I got more than I hoped for. Anyone who takes their time to give the customer what they want gets a big . read more

This barber shop is the best! I recommend Tony, he's great! Super friendly, clean and professional. Everybody at this shop is excellent, you can't go wrong. They have some amazing products as well. Always good to support local small business during these times. read more

Update: Return visits booked with Tony (haircut/beard trim) and Erin (beard trim) were both excellent! I get the feeling I could book with anyone here and I would be happy with the result. So far that's been the case. Very skilled folks. I also appreciate the chill, friendly, true neighborhood vibe at this place. Original Review: This place has been on my radar for a little while as its nearby both home and work. Booked with Daniel for my first visit here. Friendly greetings upon entering and checking my appointment. A nice mix of professionalism and neighborhood vibe. Layout felt a tad cramped, but that's ok. It's a barber shop, not a ballroom dance studio. Daniel is easy to chat with and works super efficiently. It was pre-Super Bowl Saturday and thankfully I wasn't asked who I'm rooting for. All that was said was 'Tom Brady is a Frankenstein', which I have no idea what that means exactly, but ... ok? Meanwhile, got a great haircut. Very clean job and fits both what I asked for and what looks good on me. Also, they carry a tidy shelf of attractive hair / beard products. Daniel was happy to recommend a beard balm, which I ended up picking up. Overall, I am very happy with the haircut and will look forward to future visits. read more

From start to finish a very positive experience. I literally just walked in to see if anyone had time to fix the back of my hair which I had recently been butchered. 2 minutes later I ended up in Tony's chair and he did his thing. He clearly is a master of his craft and knows his stuff, somehow salvaged what was left from what can only be described as a lawnmower like attack to my hair. The whole barber shop has a really great energy about it and I loved the vibe there, music is great too. I will definitely be back. read more

Looking for the haircut in Oakland and this place come up in my radar. Walk-in without appointment and they say yes even they're fully booked all day. They did pretty good haircut. They know what they do. The place is simple and clean. Great job!! read more

First cut since being a regular pre Covid and it's still great!! They're taking all the precautions and the banter is still there. Thanks for making me feel human again Tony! read more

A cut worth traveling for... I was born and raised down here in the Bay but have recently moved up to far north California where it is near impossible to get a good cut. I came down into town today for a concert and stopped through to see if I could get a walk in appointment. My man Gabe hooked it no problem and provided good conversation at the same time. I am beyond happy with my cut and will definitely be back through again when in the area. read more

Got a really great haircut here today (it was the apprentice haircut, and I was very happy with the results!). I appreciate a barber who's careful and takes the time to do it right. Great atmosphere in the shop, too! I'll be back. read more

Melissa did a wonderful job on my haircut. I move Dax lees they are the best barbershop in the bay area.