Though I live in Sumter, I gladly drive to Columbia when I need a proper haircut. It has become increasingly difficult to find a good barber shop, and Frank's Gentlemen's Salon has it in spades. Their straight razor shave is well worth it if you have a bit more time! read more

I had heard about Frank's in Greenville, SC from a buddy at work. He had randomly popped in there for a cut only to discover the entire day was booked. Luckily a spot opened up within the minute and he went on what was described as the best experience he'd ever had at a barber shop. I had to find out for myself and luckily, during a two day trip to Columbia, was able to experience Franks for myself. It is everything you could ask for. Professional staff, all the ins and outs you'd want, and a great place for any male professional to get cleaned up. A must for graduate students, young professionals, and men in the Columbia area. Good luck to this new venture! read more

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I checked out Frank's Gentlemen's Salon on the recommendation of a fellow Yelper to find a more man-friendly location to get a pedicure to take care of the dogs. Being in the Army, wearing combat boots and running a lot can take a toll on the feet, so it's important to do your regular maintenance every once in a while. The pricing is fairly comparable to a standard nail salon based on my research, but here you also get two complimentary cocktails along with your service -- not bad! The waiting area is also a throwback to the traditional man cave: comfortable leather chairs, good reading material, sports on TV, mahogany bookcases, etc. Definitely the kind of place you would expect to see gentlemen in suits discussing the upcoming game or horse races while enjoying a scotch and a cigar. As for the quality of services, I think it's pretty clear that this place is geared more towards the haircuts than the spa services. I actually got cut up pretty good by the lady who did my spa treatment...so I think it's fair to say that she's probably a hell of a barber and stylist but definitely not a manicurist/pedicurist. The facial treatment was nice and relaxing too, and I liked the face scrub so I bought some on the way out. All in all, a good place to go, but I can't speak for the haircuts. From my observation, the barber services are fairly normal and as a Black man, there is a very specific way I like to have my hair cut, hairline trimmed, etc. A man's relationship with his barber is pretty special, not to joke around, and I'm not sure they are experienced in a more coarse grain of hair. At any rate, a good place to try out, but after bleeding out for over an hour after I went home because of the manicure cut on my thumb, I won't be back. read more

Frank's Gentlemen's Salon - Parlor room...very nice. - Barbers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I moved to Columbia from Atlanta and tried nearly every barbershop and salon for a haircut. Erin is awesome and always gives me a great haircut. Phillip is also awesome. Master barbers make a huge difference. Five star haircuts, five star service, and five star atmosphere. I love this place. read more

So I found this place via Yelp and Google maps. Reviews seemed mostly positive and I've been wanting a good barbershop (licensed barbers and not cosmetologists pretending to be barbers) and this place looked pretty good. As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is amazing. They offer to take your coat and offer you drinks. They also sell cigars. It is truly a man's man barber look. My barber was friendly and seemed like she knew what she was doing. I got the full treatment. Everything was great until I got home. My wife looked at my hair and said that i am going to be pissed off. She took a picture of the back and side of my head. Sure enough, I am not happy. Lines everywhere, nothing faded in, and all sorts of jagged. I had to go somewhere else to get it fixed. I'd rather pay for a good haircut than a man cave. What I got was not a good cut at all. Attached is the pictures my wife took. read more

Frank's Gentlemen's Salon - Back of my head with uneven lines and no true fade. - Barbers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I've been to see Erin S. twice at Frank's Gentlemen's Salon. She's always amazing. I'll be honest the quality of service and the attention to detail is some of the best around. I'd put this toe to toe with the likes of any quality men's salon in Seattle, Charleston or San Diego. Great service and you even get a whiskey while you're getting a shave and a haircut. read more

Incredibly disappointed by my haircut today with Phillip. It's tough to see, but this pic in a tux is how I always style my hair. My hair is super important to me, and I've been getting it done the same way for years. Fade on sides and back, and about 4" on top, with a little bit extra length in front so it can be combed up and over. Pretty simple, but I get plenty of compliments on it, and it makes me feel good to look sharp. Going into Frank's today, I told Phillip that I'd like a fade on the sides and back, and a "super light trim up top," to keep the general length but to also keep it healthy. He goes to work, and keeps cutting, and cutting, and cutting, and cutting. By the time he's done, I'm left with barely 1" on top, and maybe 2.5-3" in the front for some pitiful comb over. It's so short in places, I can't even get it to lay down, no matter how much product I use. It just keeps sticking straight up. To top it all off, when I got home, I noticed that the fade wasn't evened out on both sides!! Needless to say, it looks like absolute crap, and I'm devastated. I feel humiliated to have this on my head, and I'll be wearing a hat for weeks to cover up this embarrassment. I'm beyond frustrated with Phillip and Frank's Gentleman's Salon, after giving explicit instructions on what I wanted. I'd give negative stars if I could. read more

Frank's Gentlemen's Salon - Today's mess - Barbers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Ok, apparently under new management. They have a new 24 hr cancellation policy which is not transparent on their website. If you call and try to dispute their missed appoint charge they will hang up on the phone on you...nice customer service. BTW, after two weeks my $50 ($20 tip) haircut did not look any different than my $20 haircut at Sportsclips. read more

You definitely are paying top dollar for a hair cut here - but it's also so much more than just a cut. From the time you walk in you have the option of coffee, bourbon, beer or water. You can relax while waiting and watch ESPN on the big screen TV in the back. Once the cut does begin, you are shampooed and treated to a scalp massage while a hot towel rests across your face. A straight shave clean up your neck and the stylist did a great job on my hair. I'm not lying when I say I received several compliments on my look after getting my haircut. To top it all off the people are friendly. If you book appointments regularly they get to know you and in between cuts you can go in for a complimentary clean up. You can't really beat it. read more

Phillip Dodd gave me the best haircut I've ever had. Great place. read more

Immediately after my first visit here about a year ago I was hooked! Columbia needed this kind of higher end hair salon for men, and now we have it. The staff is awesome, super friendly, you get two drinks (beer, bourbon, water, or coffee) included with a haircut, as well as a free touch-up in between haircuts. They also have a cool 'man cave' in back where you can chill out, enjoy your drinks, read, play chess, or watch TV. I've also tried the scalp massage (AMAZING) and facial...I highly recommend everything. read more

Frank's Gentlemen's Salon - A view from inside the Man Cave - Barbers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I absolutely love this place. If you want the best of the best go to Mike B. My wife swears it's best haircut she's ever seen. He is so precise and detailed. Zero fade and a hard part. Trust me guys, your cut will be the best around. read more

I got my first haircut here while being in Columbia and let me tell you I was not disappointed! Frank's offers some great accommodations while waiting and their haircuts are among some of the best I've had. Kasie provided me with great service and I highly recommend her, definitely coming back soon! Worth every penny. read more

Great spot for a serious haircut when you need a change and some expert advice. Phillip is a real-deal Master Barber and a very nice guy. Excellent experience, have already booked my return appointment. read more

This place is awesome, I went there for the first time and I was really impressed. The cave man/waiting room has a classy and comfortable environment, just sit down drink a beer and relax before your haircut! Friendly and helpful staff they really listen to you. Can't wait to try the other services that they offer! read more

Update, I got a call a week later from the owner apologizing and offering a free haircut. I can't take them up on it because I'm moving out of town, but kudos to you, Frank's. There's really nothing like a business that takes a personal interest in their service. If I was sticking around Columbia I'd definitely give them another shot. read more

Was supposed to get a beard trim from Haley this afternoon. Arrived and had a great impression. Gave me a beer and sat me in a comfy chair to wait. Philip came in and told me Haley was running late and he would do the beard trim. I told him I didn't want any significant length taken off and to simply clean it up. Dude throws on a guard and takes off over an inch off my chin. Manhandled my head and then left me covered on clipped whiskers. It isn't even and I will have to clean it up at home. I could have done better with my Wahl at home. No scissors; just a rip and run job with clippers. Philip must only do crew cuts. So I paid for a 20 dollar beer and am now covered in whiskers. No way I'm coming back. Nowhere near the experience I havery at my usual beard barber. I should have waited a day when they had availability. I'm astonished how bad this went from the initial impression but who cares about free beer and a TV when they butcher you. read more

I was more than satisfied with the entire experience. Book a cut with Liza Estes..she's a true professional and a great stylist...as a first time client she asked a couple questions about what i wanted and then proceeded to translate my vague answers into reality...what more could you want? read more

Obviously I am not a "gentleman" but if I were I would live inside this salon! I stopped by to pick up a gift certificate for my boyfriend. He's been dying for straight shave but I struggled to find somewhere in Columbia that offered them. I popped by after work and met Cody, the manager, at the front desk. He was very helpful and personable and hooked me up with a great gift certificate that looks like a postcard. You can enter the "To" and write a little message. I was also provided an envelope. I also met Maria who is a stylist. She offered to give me a tour of the salon. It is clear that no expense was spared in creating the space. It is LUSH to say the least. There are multiple chairs for stylists to create their masterpieces and provide a little pampering, a raised (and somewhat private) area for washes, a shoe shine area, a private pedicure spot, and oh... the man cave. I want to live in the man cave. Leather seats, lots of wood, giant television, free wifi. I may never get boyfriend out of there. read more

Before going to Frank's, I had never experienced the simple yet exquisite pleasure of a straight razor shave, or the prepping and pampering that went into the process. The reasonable price and the promise of two complimentary drinks, however, were enough to get me in the door. My stylist was attractive, professional and courteous. And the experience of having her drag the edge of a sharp piece of literally ancient technology over my whiskers was oddly relaxing. To cap it off, I had a chance to adjust to and luxuriate in the new feeling in the oak paneled man cave while knocking back my second drink. More fun than being shaved should be allowed to be. read more

For my (early) birthday - my handsome 20 yr old son, Hunter, went from "homeless looking mountain man" to "ready for job interview". Thank you very much to Hayley at Frank's Gentlemen Salon!!! Next time we'll go even shorter on the beard. I still can't see his adorable dimples, but Mama is HAPPY!! read more

Frank's Gentlemen's Salon - from "homeless looking mountain man" to "ready for job interview". Thank you very much to Hayley at Frank's Gentlemen Salon!!! - Barbers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I am from Columbia but live in Miami now I frequent the Art of Shave witch is franchised across America. But Frank's made me miss home they took great care of me I came in for a razor shave and got much more hospitality, Football on the screen and beverage of my choice and and great shave all things considered this place is the best and I will be making an appointment the next time I'm in town bye bye Art of Shaving!!!!!!!! read more

Franks was my first stop trying to find a barber in Columbia. It was more than I've ever paid for a haircut ($40). Now that I've tried a few different places, I'll probably go back. You definitely feel pampered when you leave, which is something most guys don't get a lot. I paid $20 the next place for a bare bones haircut with no extras, and to me the extra $20 is worth: - Hair wash and head massage - 2 drinks - neck shave - eyebrow trim So yeah, it's expensive, but worth it (at least for me). read more

I had my first experience at Frank's this morning, and it was great! The accommodations were very masculine, and the staff was very attentive. The young lady who cut my hair, Maria, took the time to talk with me to find out what I wanted. Plus she made some very good recommendations. I am very pleased with the entire experience, and have already booked my next appointment. read more

Not a bad place. A bit overpriced in my opinion depending on what you want. The kid that cut my hair talked my ear off. And when he asked if I wanted a shampoo at the end. I said. No and then was checked out. I guess by doing that I forfeited the experience. I could have gotten a 12.00 hair cut and a bottle of decent bourbon for the price. I'm not sure I'd go back. Clean place though. I pictured a different vibe in my head I guess read more

This is a high-quality full experience for a men's salon. Enjoy being treated like a big-wig with a nice drink and a quality barber. This is not meant to be the $15 cut. It is worth the extra bit. Enjoy. read more

The staff has the same level, very experienced hairdressers. Very nice and kind. The location is very convenient and they always offer you a drink meanwhile you are waiting. I do recommend this place. read more

This place is such an experience. Never had my hair cut with a glass of bourbon! A free beverage, neck message and a courteous, engaging staff that consistently blows me away. read more

I typically go to Sport Clips for the $17 haircut but wanted to try this "upscale" men's salon instead. I was disappointed because I felt like I could have gotten my $40 haircut at Sport Clips for the same quality. My stylist BARELY cut my hair, so two days later, I spent $20 at Sport Clips to get it fixed up, and I realized I should have gone to SC to begin with. The atmosphere is really nice and I've heard good things about some of the stylists, but I guess I didn't get one of those stylists. Mine was really nice, and I'm sure they meant well, but he/she simply didn't listen to my needs. The neck trims are really neat w/ the straight razor. I MAY give them another shot, but not any time soon. read more

I have been to several of the main stream hair cuts places in Columbia several times now and NONE of them will compare to the service, conversation, and haircut that you will receive at Franks. First off when you walk in you are greeted by a gentleman at the door that is very welcoming and courteous. You are then brought to the back room or "man cave" that features a big A$$ TV and 2 complimentary drinks as you wait for your turn. (At this point is doesn't matter how long you have to wait HUH?). I am then greeted by a beautiful stylist named Emma and well I don't think I need to say anymore do I? (Why are you not here yet?!?!) I did not get to meet the other stylist but if she is anything like Emma she is highly recommended as well! I will not be cheating on this place anytime in the near future and would recommend this place to any gentlemen that is willing to pay a few more bucks for a WAAAAAY above fantastic haircut! read more

Took my college-aged son today for a haircut. It was our first time and I am thrilled to say that it will be a tradition from now onward! We were warmly greeted by Karen at the front desk who checked us in and offered us a wide array of beverage choices. We were then escorted to the "man-cave" where we reclined in an oak-paneled room, equipped with a putting green and a large screen tv. A wi-fi passcode is framed and on a side table so you can feel free to use your electronic devices at your leisure. Our wait was very brief as Phillip came to introduce himself to my son and me and then took him to a luxurious chair for a proper coif followed by an indulgent shampoo/conditioner treatment. I can honestly say that I was extraordinarily surprised at the transformation of my son, both physically and psychologically, following his cut. He walked taller and held himself higher and developed a sense of humor! Which is HUGE for a teenager!!!:) We are going back tomorrow for a facial and other treatments. As a mom, I highly recommend this location for boys, teenagers, and gentlemen. Their accommodations are amazing! The employees are very genteel and yet relaxed and fun! The pricing is excellent for the services provided. I truly cannot think of anything that could potentially be improved upon. I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the level of customer service at Frank's! Thank you:) read more

Franks Gentleman Salon is the only place i would ever get my hair cut. Phillip is a young professional barber, his cuts are always mind blowing and an overall genuine guy to work with. The staff at Franks are incredible and professional, they always take care of me. I highly encourage getting your hair cut at Franks Gentelman's Salon because your experience is well worth it. read more

Normally I'd be skeptical of a place going for such a "hipster" vibe, but it's actually a fun environment and I got a very good haircut! While I consider $40 a lot for a men's haircut, they really take good care of you and I thought it well worth it. read more

I only give this a 1 star to write a review. They have good customer service but they definitely do not want to serve you if you look any less than a spiffy middle age caucasian man with a leather wallet. Went in with my husband that had just gotten out of work. The lady took one look and so did another African America gentle man sitting behind the counter. We walked up and they kept talking. Finally they had a chance to speak with little old us. We made a appointment for the next day and we're suppose to receive a text. One that did not come until the following Saturday. What a waste of space. A business is open to all and everyone. If not then please specify it in the door and spare people the extra cruelty of your disapproval of who they are or how they look. I had to edit my post just to show how immature supposed grown men are. My review my experience and if you did not like it you do not have to read it. Yet you only have one review and nothing else. Mmmmmmm looks like someone can not take negative feedback. Sorry not sorry. read more

I have been to a few salons and barbers but, as a man, I felt that the industry mostly catered to women. I was unhappy with the majority of "for men" establishments because they were chains with poor to fair employees who gave a below average haircut and to get good service, I had to go some where that gave a good haircut but didn't do well with beards. When Frank's opened in Columbia, I decided to give it a try. To say I was thrilled would be an understatement. Cody, the manager, set up my appointment and then, when I arrived, gave me a tour before leaving me to lounge in the "man cave," a luxurious, relaxing waiting area with a large television, magazines, and even a chess set. My barber, a lovely young woman named Emma, came over to introduce herself and then proceeded to give me the best barber service I have had in ages. I received a hot towel treatment with a conditioner for my beard and chin before she expertly shaped my beard and gave me a straight razor shave to clean up my neck. She shampooed and conditioned my hair before giving me an exceptional haircut that looked fantastic when she was done. I will absolutely be returning and plan to tell everyone I know about the excellent experience. read more

Hmmmmmm very mixed feelings about this place. I want to start off by saying I am used to paying this much for far less. Haircuts can be expensive in DC and they don't come with any drinks, shampoos or massages. The fade was ok. I probably could have gotten it anywhere. The shape up was non existent. My neck fade was horrendous and the back of the neck that was straight razored was anything but straight. I literally just got back from another barbershop who fixed it. Sucks because the experience is A+. Great decor, awesome staff, nice location etc. My issue other than having to get another haircut to correct everything is, if you are going to tailor to men, you need to be more than proficient in mens cuts. Especially, if you are charging $40 for a haircut in Columbia, SC. If i ask for a neck fade please know how to fade my neck. Ask me if i would like my sideburns cleaned up. Like I said it sucks. This place is really cool and maybe I just had an unexperienced barber but now I can't ever go back. I saw the haircuts of the other patrons by different stylists and I wish I sat with them... read more

This was an incredible experience. Thank you so much Ruth for giving me such special attention. I love the great products that you used and intend on purchasing some on my next visit. It is a 2 hour drive to get my hair cut and beard trimmed but well worth the time and money. See you in 3 weeks-JJ read more

I was recommended by a friend to check out the barber shop with stunning female barbers. When i walked in, the shop was empty and I was greeted by almost the whole staff at the door. Somehow i ended up with a male barber that took an hour to do the haircut. He kept repeating himself and talked really slow and low as if he was hung over or worse. I was not empressed. read more

I just wanted to let any one know, that if they just moved to town or are looking for a great place to get their hair cut, this is it. Emma cut my hair today and did a fabulous job. I am weird about getting my hair cut and she made me feel totally comfortable, I was nervous about going there for the first time, but I am so glad I did.. Fantastic place to go if you are looking. read more

Just experience Frank's this afternoon at the skilled and very talented hands of Phillip Dodd. Don't let his youth fool you. This kid is masterful in his craft and gets right down to business. The barber shop is immaculately clean and well organized with an open layout. A semi secluded shampoo station with ambient lighting set the tone for relaxation and rest as Phillip draped a hot towel over my face. Prior to meeting him for my appointment, I was shown into a waiting area and offered a wide variety of beverages. The room was referred to as their man cave and is reminiscent of an old English gentlemen's club. Phillip was impressively early for my appointment and listened to my desires before adding his own signature expertise, resulting in the best haircut of my life. I am sorry my time in Columbia will be so short that I will not have many more opportunities to return for their services. read more