For starters, I've never actually been to this shop. So you…read moremay ask how I feel that I'm the person to write a review about it, yes? I'll tell you why and also why I give it five stars even though it's currently closed. As a family with several queer elements and various expressions, it's important to me that we have inclusive places to go for personal services. Nothing quite like walking into a place only to be met very obviously by people's unfriendly biases, right? So I do my best to mitigate this sort of thing right from the beginning. While I was looking into barbershops around here that might fit the bill, I stumbled across Hair & Body Mechanix. I tried to schedule an appointment but the owner/operator Aaron Kaehr wasn't accepting new clients. Now usually I wouldn't even ask. I do try to respect people's boundaries but I'll admit, I did contact him as this had nothing to do with me directly, but for someone very close to me who is really struggling. So I had a compelling reason to ask but I also told him that I was good with a no. Here is why I give a five star review. The owner, Aaron Kaehr, wrote me a very sweet email back. He graciously explained his boundaries and stuck to them. Even though I would have loved to be able to take my family member to him, I 100% respect this. I'm also grateful for the way he took the time to explain even though he certainly wouldn't have owed an explanation to me. He recommended we go try out a shop owned by someone who used to work for him who fully and actively supports the LGBTQ+ community. I made an appointment right away with the owner but through no fault of her own, we had to cancel but she told me about the other people who work in her shop and we were able to get in right away. I'll review their shop separately but Aaron Kaerh's recommendation was spot on. Ship Shape Barbershop in Oak Harbor, WA is a lovely little place so definitely check it out! So, if Monsieur Kaehr ran this business with anything like what he showed me, his patrons were very, very lucky indeed.

I love the atmosphere in Hair and Body Mechanix! When I chopped all my hair off from shoulder…read morelength into a pixie cut, they gave me *exactly* what I wanted -- which is hard to do with a cut that drastic and risky! The atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant and fun. Definitely worth the money!

So I'm assigned a barber and I wait until he finishes with the guy in his chair (5 barbers with…read morechairs going)... I tell him I want 1/4 way over my ears and and about 1/2 inch all around and just clean it up, and he agrees... little did I know he didnt know a lick of English.. he rapidly starts taking 1-2 inches off everywhere with scissors and electric razor... he keeps turning me away from looking in the mirror but I keep turning the chair back to see in it.....he takes both my sideburns off in a second and goes above my ears and I stop him immediately - the damage is done.. he doesn't understand why I stop him and gets someone who speaks English (that's when i understand that he doesn't).. I now have a non symmetrical side-wise mullet... I get them to slightly clean it up and get out of there visibly upset (they don't charge me) and now I go tomorrow to somewhere else to try to clean it up before I start my new job...They were busy with all Hispanic barbers and all but one Hispanic clients at the time and all getting quite short cuts (to me), and all seemed nice enough, but check to see if you are being understood in your cut request here (to note I'm a white guy)...I don't understand why they didn't direct me to an English speaking barber for an English looking dude.

Highly recommend this barbershop, great atmosphere and overall nice people! They will also get you…read moreright!

Doug is amazing, he did a miracle on my husband's cut just yesterday. We told him our idea of what…read morewe wanted, Doug interrupted and gave us his input. He has a vision for his clients and makes suggestions that are the best fitting for the I individual. This is almost unheard of with cuts for men, especially from an older barber! He charges $15 and one definitely gets a personal touch while here. This is a small, single man show run by an older gentleman, dont expect to be rushed out in 15 min. He takes his time and makes sure you like the end result. Give him a try!!

What a lucky stop. I was in need of a haircut and just happened to come across this hidden gem…read more The quality of the cut and trim was superb. The owner asked if I was over 60 to qualify for the seniors rate. Nice to see the integrity. Really enjoyed the conversations while the magic progressed. Don't wait any longer and visit this shop. You will not be disappointed.

if u want it done perfect , classy and tight. this place is the only choice. Not always easy to…read moreget in but when u walk out, it's easy and breezy. Worth what it takes and pleasant in chair experience

Bro charges $80 for a regular haircut. Never going back. Owner was chill no bad things about owner…read moreor vibe but for the quality it's a regular haircut. Definitely not worth the price.

Was in a time crunch to get a haircut for my son before an event over the weekend and they did an…read moreamazing job! Awesome vibe when you walk in - very friendly. Thank you!!

JJ was awesome! Love the atmosphere and most of the haircut! Dr J's is the place if you're looking…read moreto get an amazing haircut!

Hallie has been cutting my hair for a while, I always like what she does and the price is great…read morehighly recommend

I was serviced by a dude named "Darren" he cut my fair fast, he was very courteous and charismatic…read more He made me feel welcomed the moment I came in. We had a great conversation and he cut my hair very quickly. On top of that, my haircut came out sublime. Five stars to Darren and his craft.

Leo was wonderful! He does nice work! my son looks dapper! He was very happy with it. He did a nice…read morefade.

My husband and I needed some tending to by a good hand with the clippers. We found those good hands…read moreat this place. Great haircuts for us both and great beard trim for the husband. I have a double crown with several cow licks. I need a skilled and knowledgeable barber. She is great!

Professional, skilled, friendly. The shop is spotless. Always on time for appointments. We drive…read morefrom Anacortes and it's very much worth it for the quality. Very highly recommend!

Great Place, Great Service, and Friendly Welcome's. The personal care they give their customers is…read morefantastic. Their customers are very important to them My husband to be, went there 2 days before our wedding to get ready for our special day, when he returned home and walked in the door he was beaming and so handsome!! Thanks Guys.

New to the area and needed a cut. I found the right place the with my first choice. What a…read morepleasant experience. Jerry did an amazing job, my wife says it's the best cut I've ever had. With covid going around, they were very safe and had many protocols in place to make the customers feel safe. I need to look no further. They have found another loyal customer.

I've been coming here for years. George has a steady hand…read moreand does the best straight razor shave around! Never been to a more comfortable barbershop. Hands down my favorite.

Wow. Just wow. First ever yelp review. Worst haircut of my life. Nice enough guy but he murdered my…read morehaircut and scraped my scalp weirdly and unnecessarily with a brush so much that it still hurts 20 minutes later. I have tufts of hair he didn't cut in spots where he used clippers. He didn't follow the way my hair naturally falls and parts and tried to get it all to go backwards. Not sure why. I look like Beaker from muppets, my whole scalp hurts, my sideburns are crooked and completely uneven, and I'm about to try to trim the tufts that he missed. 0/10 result and experience for $27+tip.