AVoid if you want a professional cut or a comfortable experience. ​I brought my son in for a quick trim, and while his was passable, my experience SUCKED. Against my better judgment, I decided to give them a shot since Caesar's is closed for Chinese New Year. That was a mistake. ​Here is why I won't be back: ​Dishonesty about Skill: I asked three separate times if the barber could do a flat top. He aggravatedly said he could. After a long, painful process, I walked out with a basic crew cut. If you can't do a specific style, just say so. ​Dull Equipment: It felt like his scissors and electric cutters haven't been sharpened in years. My hair was being pulled and yanked the entire time. It was incredibly uncomfortable. Here is a the weirdest part, you have to lean out of the chair, face-down into a sink for the shampoo. His assistant uses Dove bar soap on your head while alternating between ice-cold and scalding-hot water that runs straight up your nose, since you are face down. ​After charging $25 for the cut he clearly didnt deliver on, he actually asks for a tip...well, he said, "what? No tip?" ​I only have myself to blame for trusting him, but take my advice: if you value your hair (and dont like your hair pulled or your nose being flooded with hand soap), wait for your regular barber to get back or go literally anywhere else. read more

We have been here three times now for my 9 year old son and we have been happy each time. We have always been walk ins but during the week between 5 and 6 you may want to have an appointment as they tend to get busy. There is one barber who speaks English well so I always have a picture of what we want done just in case. They take cash or Zelle but if you Zelle make sure you have a cash tip. They are quick but they do a great job! read more

Unfortunately the haircut I received at imperial barbershop was one of the worst haircuts I've received in my life. I specifically told the barber "only cut a little bit" and "I just want a small trim", he said "ok ok" and proceeded to nearly give me a buzz cut. Now I look like I am part Amish and part monk. I can appreciate the fact that they keep their prices cheaper but that does not permit them to disregard the customer's wishes. This barbershop seems to give everyone the same haircut and completely disregard what the customer actually wants. If you are a young person that cares about your appearance, I would highly suggest finding a different place to get your hair cut. Horrible, horrible haircut! read more

Service was great. $22 fade w straight razor and shampoo. Best haircut in Rowland heights guaranteed. Will be back every 2 weeks

Regular old-fashioned barbershop, not fancy, but clean. Felt very welcome. Located in a large shopping center, so plenty of parking. $17 for a regular number one haircut, with shampoo and a straight razor trim of the neck and sideburns. They also provide straight razor shaves if you'd like. I was very pleased with the service and haircut. Best to make an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. I would definitely go back. read more

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Great Prices! Great Staff! My dad who is 82 loves this place. We will for sure be back. read more

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Good hair cut and great price I enjoy my bear trim. Staff was very kind and respectful

Avoid Avoid this guy i made him mad by picturing his id in front of him , rude and very respectful don't have any communication skills this shop used to be good but now is horrible u have to pay only by cash and cant get recite don't go there, stay away read more

Havent been here in a while and ever since Covid they instituted appointment only and things havent been the same. So sad that what used to be a great deal has turned into a mediocre place. read more

They do men's cuts at reasonable prices. The interior is cozy, they practice covid safety guidelines and the barbers are skilled and know what they are doing bc my grandpa always insists on coming here for his haircuts. Be sure to call in to make an appointment, as they are almost always busy, calling in ahead of time will help them manage time better. read more

Imperial Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Amazing haircut, from the price, to the time, to actually receiving the haircut I asked for. Very affordable. Definitely will come back again. read more

Great haircut, great service! I usually come in on a work break and Kelly does so good vacuuming up all the cut hair!

Worst haircut I've EVER received in my entire life. Have a wedding in a couple days , and was cut by the senior man with glasses. Completely destroyed my hair. Looks like he started but decided not to finish. The clippers burned and hurt every time they made contact with my head, and I was cut a few times behind the ear. If you're a man, or looking for a fade GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. These people will destroy your hair with a smile on their face and demand you pay even when they haven't finished. Horrible. Never coming back. read more

Imperial Barber Shop - Asked for a low taper and this is what I got. - Barbers Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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My go to barber. Hair cut is good based on the barber you get but overall good but their shaving service is amazing with the hot towel cucumber and lotioning up your face. read more

Never again... Been going here for years, but how would someone mess up this bad. Have my head is short and the other is untouched and just combed to blend in. I have short hair and normally when I get a cut here they do a decent job. I came at about 6:15pm on 10/17/2022 and only one other person there getting their hair cut before. I waited patiently. I have short hair it is very easy. It's all just a buzz cut to be honest. How do you mess it up? Cut one side really short and the other leave it long and comb it over. Push the scissors and snip to make a sound and not cut anything? I wear glasses and honestly blind without it. They combed it over and looked fine until I went home and took a shower. Basically I have to shave my head and start over again. I been coming here for years. $22 for a cut and a $8 tip is normally what I do. If you wanted to go home so bad just say that we are closed. Instead you lost a customer for life. I don't get home you messed up this bad. its really a simply cut. How do you suck this bad. Beware an old bald man with glasses kind of skinny. NEVER AGAIN read more

Not sure what happened today, first time in 4 years the barber nicks and cuts my skin. Just remind them to be careful if I were you. read more

Imperial Barber Shop - Nicks and cuts... too early in the morning? Remind your barber to be careful. - Barbers Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I've been to the Imperial Barber Shop a couple of times, and have always enjoyed getting my haircut here. I found this place through Yelp. A lot of the reviews mentioned that it is a Korean stye barber shop. I had no idea what it means to be a Korean style barber until I walked in. Everyone in there is Korean. I walked in, and they greeted me by saying "Annyong haseyo". In the middle of the haircut, the large screen tv had a variety show where they started singing "Gangnam Style". How much more Korean can this place get? I get to work on Monday morning, and my co-workers tell me I look like Psy! The first time I was here, my hair was long. The person who normally cuts my hair was sick. When I need a haircut, I normally just go! So, I just showed up at the place. The only English that the barber spoke was "How you want cut?" I told him, and must've cut the hair for more than 30 minutes. After he finished, he washed my hair. He made me bend forward into the sink, like my head was on a chopping block and proceeded to wash my hair with a bar of soap. He then dried the hair with a towel, and then cut it some more. Then out came a straight razor to cut some more. After the razor, he used the scissors to cut some more. It was probably the most complete haircut I have had in a while. The second time I was here was today. They did the exact same thing again. They cut, and cut, and cut some more. The straight razor scared me. They offered to shave me as well. I decided against it. But, for a few dollars more, they will shave your face, and give you a cucumber treatment, followed by a massage of your arms. I probably should have done it. Not sure if I will be coming back. The regular person who cuts my hair charges me $5. She is a lot more attractive than the Korean guys that cut my hair. But, they don't just cut hair here. It is almost like a spa for men. I'd be back more, if I didn't already have someone to cut my hair. read more

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I come here because there's usually no wait or a 5-10 minute wait at most. They have between 2-4 barbers. It's a no frills barber shop and I don't expect anything except shorter hair at the end of my visit. The cuts are average and they aren't going to take their time to make sure every little aspect is in order. They don't speak much English so if you come here expecting a full custom designed haircut with specific instructions like some of the other reviews I've read you will be just as dissatisfied as them. I'll be honest in the 5-6 years I've been coming they've nicked me once. However, if you want a quick, fairly low priced haircut, then this place is for you. read more

Fake reviews. Seriously do not get your hair cut here if you are an adult. Asked for a simple fade as I am getting engaged tomorrow. The older gentleman who's chair is closest to the door was clueless, half cut my hair and said he's done. Ended up with a lobsters half kinda fade that looks like one of the three stooges. Do NOT come for a fade. Worst barber experience of my life. When I told him this is not what I asked for he just walked away . Don't know how this place is in business. 0 stars, make an appointment somewhere else and pay extra it's worth more than ever coming here. read more

I'm convinced this barber shop is a front. I went in for an emergency haircut for a special event and was cut by the older man. Took 3-5 minutes on a supposed mid taper fade and I ended up looking like chicken little. The man then claimed he was done after zeroing my whole head and went straight to the bathroom. I told the lady this isn't what I wanted and she demanded I pay and come back next time. I will never come back and recommend no one cut their hair here, I don't know how this shop continues to operate under their unprofessional and horrendously mediocre "haircuts." Go to a real barber shop and pay the ten dollar premium and avoid 2 trips to the barber. -1 stars. read more

I have been getting haircuts here for 8-9 years. Never a bad experience, barbers are polite and careful. Good place if you like tight haircuts read more

I don't know the guys name that sits closer to the door with glasses but if you're looking for a nice fade and clean comb over cut, he's not bad at cutting Asian guy's hairstyles. read more

Way over priced and hair cut basic, owner cut my hair nothing to be excited about. Will never waist my time or money again.

Their quality just got worse!!! I have been coming to place for a while now, but lately the workers have been unprofessional and rude. It seems as if they cut my ear intentionally with their unsterilized razor!! Not sure what their problem is, but this is my last straw with them. I will be taking my business elsewhere. Do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I've been going here for 25 years. I like their price and haircuts. The owner usually cuts my hair. Some of the guys do not speak English so it's hard to communicate other than that good hair cuts great price read more

Yeah these guys dont know how to cut hair. Pay the extra money to get it cut somewhere else. I told the lady DO NOT cut the back too short. I repeated it twice, which she even repeated it back to me. She then proceeds to cut the back extremely short and leave the top of my hair so long. They had the audacity to say "you should have told us before" Woww.... 1 star reviews are accurate. They will say they are "finished" when they totally destroyed your hair. Idk why they are in such a hurry, it was like a ghost town in there. 3 other barbers just sitting on the couch on their phone. read more

Just got my hair cut and it is by far the worst haircut I have ever received in all my life. I told them to cut up to a certain point, but instead they shaved it and now I look like the asian male version of Rhianna. I have never been so pissed after a haircut. Not only that but he had the audacity to scoff at me for not tipping after this horrendous haircut. I warn you not to to go this haircut place. read more

Imperial Barber Shop - do not let this happen to you. - Barbers Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

DO NOT go to this barber shop. I tried this salon because it had decent reviews here on yelp, but boy did I regret coming here. Upon walking in, it was hard for me to communicate with employees, as I didn't speak Korean. NO ONE here speaks adequate English. My hair (before it got cut) looked like Mr. Chow, so I didn't think it would be hard for them to change my hair into a 50's greaser hairstyle, as I've had that hair before. I showed the guy who was doing my hair pictures of the hairstyle (front/back/side) before my hair grew long. While an elderly Asian guy was cutting my hair, he was cutting it in a way that looked like I came back from the walking dead. It took him about 45 minutes to finish. When he was done, I looked like a mess. A lady coworker stepped in to try and mend the problem, but it didn't do anything. She only used a SHAVING TOOL (the one you use to shave a beard). Afterwards, she used this vacuum hose to clean off the hair that was all over my shirt. Then she showered and shampooed my head FACE DOWN. I don't know why this salon does that. No decent salon cleans your hair face down in the tub. Plus, they didn't even dry my hair good. On top of that, they don't even have blow dryers! At the end, all the employees were laughing at me because they knew they screwed up my hair. I had to go to ANOTHER salon to clean up their mess, studio 79. They fixed my hair up really well. All in all, if you don't want your head looking like a trainwreck, then do not go to this salon. They need to get their act together, AND provide hair dryers. It was a waste of my 50 minutes and $15. read more

Imperial Barber Shop - DO NOT go to this barber shop. I wanted a 50s greaser style look and it did NOT look like it at ALL. - Barbers Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I love this place, I always come out with a great haircuut and I always get compliment the next couple of days after my hair cut. I will always cut my hair here if I'm cutting it anywhere near Rowland Heights. I wouldn't even look anywhere else. read more

No frills but a good haircut. Usually there is a line to get a haircut but because of Covid they recommend that you make an appointment. Even with an appointment i saw that they were still taking walk ins. read more

Unprofessional barber who clipped ears on purpose to get a reaction. I gave him none. They use toilet paper for the neck sleeve (WTF?!) and wash you like a dog when they shampoo, with cold water by the way. The cut was ok but overall very unpleasant experience. read more

Ok they did it. Back on last Saturday, gave them a good direction on how I want my hair to be done. Perfect customer services/perfect hair cut for 12bucks. I gave 2 dollars tips which is rare because I am cheap, so just you know how great this place is. Don't be scare to request for anything to get done to your hair, they will be more happy to serve you if they can do it. read more

Having been to my regular barber for the past 20 yrs, I was hesitant to try out a new place, but I couldn't drive an hour away to get a haircut therefore decided somewhere closer I came across this place due to the good yelp ratings. And I was thoroughly impressed. This place seem to specialize in men's haircut. The guy did a superb job. My hair feels super pampered. After the initial haircut, he proceeded to washing. After washing removal of facial hairs. And after that fine tuning again. Excellent technique. And all that for $12. what a deal. I tipped well because they deserve it, and with the amount of detail and attention they put on your head, it is well worth it. Will definitely be back for my next haircut. read more

This barbershop is a hidden gym. Originally not from the area, I looked to Yelp for some barbershop suggestions. A very clean, classic feel to this shop, comparable to many other barbershops I have been to. Paul was the gentleman who cut my hair. Like the other barbers here, they mostly speak only Korean, with a hint of English so our conversation was kept at a minimum. But the cut itself was one of the best I've ever gotten. He cut the top just how I envisioned it, and was surgically precise with my fade on the side. All that, and a shampoo, AND a razor edge-up for $12?!?!?! You bet. I will definitely come back to this shop when I'm in the area again. read more

This is my second time coming back to this place and somehow they still managed to give me bad haircut. My first visit I thought it was only the language barrier that gave the bad haircut. This second visit ... no they're just bad. How do you messed up when I literally give you a picture of what I want. The actor in the picture had a somewhat medium length hair. The barber cut my hair to short...???? Do not come to this barber... holy **** read more

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If you're looking for a simple 0, 1, 2 or a fade it's a pretty decent spot, if you want something more maybe go somewhere else. I usually get a 1,2 or a fade and they do a great job for a good price. I like the chill environment compared to some of the spots with younger barbers . read more

So 1 time i was running late and couldn't drive to my regular barber shop. So i yelped the closest barber shop with the highest rating. After carefully evaluating all the place, I ended up @ Imperial Barber Shop. My favorite parts -Hospitality -Excellent customer service -All barbers are highly skilled and experienced -All barbers are precise and efficient and complete hair cuts in a timely manner. -Reasonable Prices -Play No Games Ever since my first haircut, I've been hooked. I wish that i would have found this place sooner. read more

Imperial Barber Shop - Best and Fastest Barber shop in Rowland Heights. They're always open. - Barbers Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Horrible haircut , nothing what I asked for and I couldn't believe when he said he was finished

They have reopened now. Yay. Have been going for years. They request you make a reservation. Looks like they will be closed one day a week (Sunday, I think) read more

Been with this place for over 10+ years, love the total package(cut, shampoo, shave, facial and mini massage). Every time I come I feel relaxed afterwards! For those don't like this place, u need to really communicate well with the stylist and ensure they know what you want. I only follow two stylist since they know exactly what I want! Good luck! read more