Do not go here if you value your time. Expect to wait 30mins-1hour, even with an appointment. Similar reviews tell the same story. It's tough to find a good barbershop, so when I found headlines on Yelp I was hopeful. I've been to headlines 3 times. #1. I called prior asking if they took walk-ins. The person on the call said yes, so I dropped by in person the next day. The shop was closed, even though it's hours were listed as open on Yelp and Google. I waited for 30 minutes until I saw someone open the front door. It was Mike the barber. He told me that he's booked until noon, and that I needed to make an appointment with him. I took this encounter as a mistake on my part and assumed that it was my poor communication (they said they'd take walk ins but never specified that it was anytime). I made an appointment with Mike for another time. #2. I arrived right on appointment time. The shop was closed. Nobody was there. I waited again for 10 minutes until Mike showed up. Then he had to leave for a family emergency (which I completely understand). I waited for an hour before he came back. Mike's comprehension and communication was lacking. I asked for a dropback (i.e. a medium taper on the sides down to a low taper on the back). Mike listened to what I said and assumed I just wanted a combover. Mike ended up giving me a low taper all around. He didn't even look at the pictures I showed him. Don't get me wrong, Mike did a great job. But it wasn't the job I had asked for. #3. I assumed both previous times were lapses in my communication. I gave it one more shot. I arrived at the barbershop and tried to open the door. Again it was closed. I waited 5-10 minutes because that's the polite thing to do. Then I texted Mike. He told me he had left the shop because he did not see me at the appointment time. Then I knew that the communication issues were not my fault. Any person with common sense would text, "Hey where are you" if someone was not there at the exact time. Or wait 5-10 minutes for politeness. But perhaps this courtesy is another cultural difference. I texted Mike feedback regarding his inability to be on time. He did not take feedback well and told me that he knew how to ran his own business. Mike. I get it. I'm just one of your many many customers. However, if you can take something from this encounter, it's: 1. Communication is key. Please make sure that you're on the same page with your client both regarding the haircut and your timeliness. 2. Feedback is essential. As we're all working adults, there's no school to teach us. The only things that can teach us are our interactions with others. Try to be receptive of feedback. That being said, I do NOT recommend this shop. Do not go here if you value your time. read more

Not too sure if this place is open or not on Sundays because on google it says it is but on here it doesn't. Anyways, my boyfriend has tried getting his hair cut twice on Sundays because that's the only time he's not working. The first time they told him they aren't accepting anyone and the second time (today) he waited about 10-15mins before anyone said anything to him saying they aren't cutting anybody else's hair. It would just be common curtesy to let someone know ONCE they walk in to let them know "hey, we aren't accepting walk ins today" instead of having him wait there and then finally letting him know. This is the last time he is attempting to get his hair cut here. read more

I am in Odessa this week on business and needed a haircut. Mike Davis @ Headlines was referred to me. I have to say what an outstanding haircut. Mike is a true barber and artist who is passionate about his craft. He does what he loves and it shows. I will definitely be back next time I am in Odessa. read more

Unlike the previous reviewers, I didn't have any problems being seated. They promptly helped me, and the guy who did my hair gave me the best haircut of my life. I told him what I wanted, showed a photo, and he perfectly executed the haircut I envisioned. I just moved to the area a few months ago, and I had yet to pick a place for my haircuts. I've made my decision: Headlines for the win. read more

So, this is actually for Headlines Too, next door. Cool atmosphere. Chill barbers and great cuts. This is THE place for good, quality cuts and beard care. read more

This place is advertised as open at 8am on Saturdays. I went right at 8 and sign said OPEN but door was locked. Door sign said shop opened at 9am. There was a couple of customers outside waiting but I didnt stick around. This place is hyped as one of the best shops in Odessa but I wont ever go back simply because if you have a website that posts your hours, stick to it. The only reason they got one star is because I had to rate them or else they would have got 0 stars. I ended up going to Elk Barber shop on Andrews highway where they were open at 7am. I know better now and this will be my regular shop from now on. read more

I was waiting for 2 hours. No one said a word to me then finally one barber calls me up and I told him I wanted a bald fade but he said he can't because of my hair texture . If you are a barber such as myself you can cut anyone give me a horse or a monkey and I'll give them a fade . Poor excuse and horrible customer service. Will never go back . read more

I had an appointment got there only to find out the barber had left waitedd for 1hr and 15 minutes i had to go in myself and ask if they could cut my sons hair if not my son would have been waiting there all day some barbers act like they are to good to even speak to you they dont even acknowledge the fact that you are there at times poor customer service not my 1st time being there i love the place but they make you feel unwelcome sometimes read more

This place is garbage if you want to wait around for four hours and have all the barbers act like they don't want to take walkins and would rather leave the shop then take a walk in then this is the place to go if you'd rather get in get a haircut then I suggest you go somewhere else. Fick this place. read more

Go see Kobe. My man does great work. Better call ahead they get a lot of business. You might have to wait a little bit, but it is definitely worth it. read more

Great barbers, make sure you make an appointment since they're always busy. If you walk in pick a barber and ask them if then can cut your hair. If you don't say anything they'll think you're someone appointment read more

I'm the owner of Headlines Barber Shop and I truly appreciate the reviews good or bad ... We've been in business successfully with no advertisement since 1998 and strive to be one of the best shops with the best barbers around and I believe that's what we are .. Yes we do appointments so if it seems like no one wants to cut you when you "walk-in" that is the reason... We have 12 barbers where 3 of the barbers do mostly walk-ins.. We just opened a sub-shop 3 doors down the sidewalk from us with 6 more barbers who all do walk-ins so we are always walk-in ready but appointments are honored... If you had a bad experience I do apologize but hey this is America and you can't please everyone...Anyway we are open 9am to 9pm Tues-sat some of the advertising on front door is outdated which will be adjusted .. The guy who said we couldn't do a bald fade because of texture sounds bogus and I wish he could name the barber who said so.. We have 18 barbers who all are VERY talented and we can do anything from using razors to doing portrait designs so come in and holler at one of the guys or make an appointment.. Cash no checks or debit... Hopefully this post will help you guys out thanks !! read more

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