The Parlor is the best barber shop in the Santa Cruz area. Solid hair artists, great vibes, and…read moreattitudes. Street Fighter 2 stand up arcade game on free play, and beverages while you wait/get cut/afterwards. Mick and Austin and both so talented and warm, feels like you're hanging out with old friends every cut.

Nice barbershop with a good vibe. I've had two haircuts done there and was happy with the results…read more Great attention to detail. I'm only giving it 3 stars due to the high cost ($40 + tip). The prices are comparable to many upscale barbers, but unfortunately a bit higher than I want to pay.

Went in about a month ago and asked for a low skin fade, left with a mid fade but wasn't too upset…read moreabout it, it was only the first haircut. Went in a second time and showed the barber some images of my own hair from 6 months ago to better explain what I wanted to replicate. I was told "oh that's just a skin fade" and then lost all length on the sides and the back, buzzing straight through my cowlick. Photo with longer hair was the reference, shorter is after today's haircut.

Michael Aguirre did a wonderful job when I needed a last-minute haircut before leaving for Japan…read more He's very low-key and pleasant, well also very skilled in barbering. We had a very pleasant conversation and my wife was very pleased with the results. Totally chill environment - stop in and give them a try. I think you will be impressed!

I like this place a lot. My son recently went here for a haircut and absolutely loves it. The…read morestaff are punctual, friendly, and do excellent work. I especially appreciate how friendly and chill the vibe is here. It's hard to describe but some other upscale barbershops can easily have a pretentious vibe to them; not here. At Kulture, I feel like customers are welcome to come as they are and just relax while getting a great cut. Oh, and the menu is simple: - Haircut - Beardcut - Haircut and Beard cut Speaking as someone who stumbled ordering a friggin' Starbucks menu, I appreciate this simplicity. Awesome establishment, folks. Please keep up the stellar work.

I am very happy to have found Kultured Barbershop. Everyone was great and I was grateful to get a…read moresame day appointment. The quality of the cuts and the attention to detail my barber had was incredible. I will definitely be back and will make Kultured my regular place.

Got my hair trimmed by Lucas, he did an amazing job! This place is so cute and the vibe is really…read morechill. Lucas was super sweet which helped ease my nerves about cutting my long hair. Highly recommend!

Came in for a walk-in. Lucas was super welcoming and gave me a great haircut. The shop has a really…read morecool vibe - I would 10 out of 10 recommend.

Absolutely and without question the best barber I have ever had in my life, and that includes $150…read more"stylists" in their hoity-toity salons. Tien is incredibly fast, inexpensive, and very, VERY good. He works alone, does not take appointments, and accepts cash only. The shop is clean and inviting. This is a true neighborhood barber shop in the very best sense. There is often no wait or perhaps one customer already getting a cut, but don't be discouraged if you see three people ahead of you. Tien will not dawdle, nor will he skimp on service. On the other hand, if you're the only customer in the shop, you might find yourself engaged in a fascinating conversation if you wish. But that's just a perk. It's all about the cut.

Been getting my haircut here for over 20 years, $25 for an amazing Haircut, he's quick if your…read moreshort on time, but he is an expert at cutting hair. He knows just how I like it. And a trim of your eyebrows and ear hairs is included. The best Barber I've ever had. Oh, and he's a cash only establishment so go to an ATM beforehand.

Rachel is so awesome! Well versed in razors, scissors, you name it. Trendy, edgy, and talented…read more This is not a walk-in venue, however. Her time is precious, and I'm always running late, so I don't book unless I am positive I can commit. Out of all the chairs in this town, RACHEL's Chair @ Hairy Chairs is my absolute FAV! I highly recommend you go see her and update your look.

Rachel is a pro barber and will be returning. A.5k essay is…read moresomething I haven't done since college.

I generally try to avoid leaving negative reviews, especially when the owner is very kind. However,…read moreI feel it's important to mention that I wasn't happy at all with my haircut. I usually get a simple undercut with faded back and sides, but the cut I received here didn't resemble a fade at all. The difference between the longer and shorter sections was very noticeable, and there was no smooth transition. I left feeling upset and disappointed, and ended up immediately going to a different barber to fix it which of course involved paying for another cut. Thankfully, they were able to help, but there's still a spot that couldn't be fixed, so I'll need to let my hair grow out for a proper fix. It's not a huge deal since hair only grows, but it wasn't the cut I was hoping for. I was pretty upset. If you're looking for a general barber fade, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

Great haircut, the owner is very personable, and she was able to accommodate me even on a day she…read morewasn't normally open. Big recommend!

Man, Jose is the man. I'm a CEO of a company and take great price in staying super fresh and…read morecrispy. Won't let any one but Jose touch my head or face. Here's my check in picture, going to upload after soon. Haircut top notch, beard perfectly shaped and groomed. Add the vibe of a true barbershop into the experience and im there twice a week.

The shop is great. My son and I have gotten haircuts here recently, and they have all been well…read moreworth the money. Just got a haircut from Red, and it's perfect. He knew what would look good and what I was looking for, and absolutely knocked it out of the park.

Is it cheap? Yes, incredibly…read more Can you walk in and get a last minute cut? Absolutely. Will you love that cut? Who's to say. I loved mine and I was in and out quickly. Tip well! The cuts are below the going rate so if you can, let them enjoy your appreciation! I'll be back for a trim soon.

I've been looking for a good haircut spot in Santa Cruz when I can't go back to the Bay for my…read moreusual spot. Luckily I found Surecuts which happened to be across the street from my gym, so it was an easy hop over after a workout to get the hair managed. The salon is small and well maintained. I came in October and they were definitely feeling the spooky Halloween vibes. They have a restroom available for use and an arcade machine to burn some time on if you are waiting for your turn. I made an appointment (and they do 30 minute blocks) but was able to walk in early when they opened. Men's haircut is $25 which is a very reasonable price. I worked with Yareli who was very sweet and even offered some life tips while getting my cut done. She was intentional in asking to make sure what I wanted was happening, and that I liked the end product. In about 20 minutes, I was done and dusted with a new fresh cut. You can pay with your digital wallet, card, or cash. Don't forget to ask for a stamp card - your 5th visit will be $5 off! Small parking lot out in front so easy to drop in and get the business done.

Tony is great! Very fast and extremely affordable. I get a trim In between hair cuts from Tony when…read moreI can't make it to my regular barber.

Tony is a good barber, but twice I have arrived at his opening time of 9am and he isn't here. I…read morecalled him both times, once he was 10 minutes away but today 30 minutes away. The reason I come at open is to avoid the wait, but if he can't honor his hours its all for naught. I would recommend pushing back his opening time to 9:30 to avoid letting down his customers.