*EDIT* The owner…read morereplied to me and "explained" their actions by giving me some excuse about a rotation and gaslighting me about what I heard coming from Nancy all while calling their Mexican barber, Isaac, slow and inexperienced before her PR training kicked in and deleted THAT response - replacing it with the generic one you now see here. (I know their names because she included it in the response she originally wrote) *END EDIT* Ok, to be fair, my husband and son are happy with their haircuts. The older woman who was working in there (I assume the owner) was very sweet; she offered peanuts to my daughter so she can feed the squirrel outside! The slightly younger woman who actually cut my husband and son's hair? RUDE. RUDE. RUDE. The second we walked up to the barber shop, she was outside walking in and I could hear she was already offended by us. I heard her mutter under her breath "de cho thang me lam di" which means "I should let the Mexican guy work on them" but in a very disparaging tone. As if she's too good to cut our hair so she's gonna let "the Mexican" handle it...so why didn't she let him? Oh yeah, he was busy...everyone in the shop was busy but her. Against my better judgement, we stayed anyway because of my desperation for haircuts...but we are never coming back! As one Vietnamese woman to another, we need to do better. We are never beating the allegations if you are going to continue to perpetuate a stereotype of people feeling like they are being talked about in a salon if that's all you know how to do. Also, don't rent out stations and profit off Mexicans if that's how you really feel.

Tina is the best barber in Irvine. She fast, funny and fairly priced. Her attention to detail is…read moreamazing, particularly on short styles. I leave feeling like a new man.

Courtney was super helpful, did a great job cutting my hair. Superb experience, she recommended me…read morenew ways to style after i mentioned I was kind of experiencing around a bit. 10/10 service, will definitely come back.

In no world does this place offer haircuts that are worth $100. The last haircut I got here was…read moresometime in 2025, and it was about $55, so somehow the price has literally doubled in a VERY short timespan. No idea what they are thinking. On the bright side, I'm sure I'm not the only one who started learning how to cut my own hair, and it's all thanks to Harold's absolutely absurd pricing strategy.

I was recommended by a friend to visit Justin and couldn't be more satisfied. From the moment I…read morewalked in, he was professional, attentive, and really took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. The attention to detail was top-notch, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his craft. The cut came out clean, precise, and exactly how I wanted it--if not better. The shop itself has a great vibe, and the whole experience felt relaxed and easy. If you're looking for a barber who knows what he's doing and takes pride in his work, Justin is definitely the guy to go to. I'll be coming back for sure.

Always on point, these dudes really know what to do when it comes to making you look good with your…read morehair. This place is a gem.

I feel like a lot of barber shops and haircut places say they have a process and a system, but the…read morereality usually is it's only as good as the barber that you get lucky enough to have at that moment. This is different. They really do have a very clear system and use it. Super impressed with the shop. Been there a couple times in a row. Never had the same employee, but always get a consistently good haircut without having to explain it each time. They already know. They have all the pictures up, and they're ready.

Even though you can't choose your preferred barber, they've developed a system where they document…read moreyour haircut with specifics and photos as reference. The staff is all well trained that you can receive consistent quality haircuts no matter who you work with. The appointment online is easy to navigate and always checked in on time upon arrival. Everyone is friendly and easygoing whether you're visiting 1st or 100th time. The waiting area also has coffee and beverage available. Overall, the staff and the relaxing space are always worth going back for

Got my haircut done by Craig. Excellent cut, great chats and amazing old times vibes. Definitely…read moreworth the money and time and is more of an experience than just an in and out haircut.

Outstanding cut and shave with Colby the barber (and aspiring world traveler). Shop atmosphere is…read moreoff scale, too -- California surf/rock take on a the classic barbershop. Finding the new place was a little bit of Platform 9 3/4 but totally worth it. Like Arnold said: I'll be back!

Normally I wouldn't be visiting any kind of upscale salon or barbershop given that I've just never…read morebeen a guy who spends too much time worrying about his hair - the majority of my wardrobe is from Costco. Anyway I met a friend for lunch and complimented his noticeably sharp fresh haircut, and he convinced me to go see his "hair wizard" Emi. I walked in fairly certain I was about to spend more money for the same haircut I get from Sportclips, but was pleasantly surprised at the whole experience. At the front I was greeted and checked in and immediately offered an ice cold beer which garners points in my book. Emi came over and introduced herself and showed me the changing room where you get to leave your shirt on a hanger and wear one of their t-shirts during the haircut so you don't leave being microneedled by tiny hair clippings. Haircut started with a detailed back and forth about my hair and what I was looking for which felt better than the usual "what you want" from the budget shops. Emi offered what she called a "moment of relaxation" where she used essential oil and gives you a shoulder and neck massage before starting the haircut. 10/10 highly recommend doing this it feels great and doesn't cost extra. The actual haircut was very good, like I said I've never really cared about how my hair looked as long as it's not in my face, but I was quite impressed. It was very sharp, technically perfect, and now I'm spoiled by this whole thing. I can't recommend Emi and this shop enough, every man should give this a shot, even if you're like i was and thought this kind of thing was unnecessary. Turned a haircut from a chore into an enjoyable experience with great conversation.

I've been coming to Kempt every month for a few years now - I always see Emi and she is by far is…read morethe best stylist I have ever had. Kempt is a great mix of upscale and laid back. They offer you a shirt to change into and a drink on arrival - extra incentive to show up early and relax before an appointment. Their website works well, booking/adjusting appointments and viewing your haircut packages (which is a good way to save some money) are easy. Emi is the consummate professional. Her work is so consistent - I don't need to say anything when I come in, or check my hair afterwards - I have complete trust. Her neck and shoulder massage and hair wash are so good, they alone are worth the visit. I never feel rushed, her work is always very detailed, and she always sends me back to work nice and clean. On top of everything else, Emi is great company - our conversations are always organic.Definitely spoil yourself with a visit to Kempt and book with Emi if you can. Arrive early to find parking if you have an appointment during lunch at the Irvine location.

Bubba is a beast. He introduced me to a really good fade he is definitely the man to go to. He puts…read morein the time and the quality shows. Plus he is a really chill guy to talk to really good vibes. You really won't go wrong with his cut!! He does an incredible job on beards too. He gives amazing attention to detail! Bubba, you are the man thank you so much for getting my haircut and beard right!!

Haven't been to another barber shop in several years. Johnny is my guy, he never misses and is very…read moreskilled at what he does. But their whole team is very, very solid. Great atmosphere overall. There are a lot of great shops in OC, but this is the #1 best Imo

Possibly the best haircut I've ever gotten. It isn't cheap, but you absolutely get the service that…read moreyou pay for. I'll for sure be going back here as long as I'm in the OC.

Jedd is the GOAT! Found a fellow Filipino barber in OC, insta-click for reals. The vibe of the…read moreplace is super awesome, I'm a big fan of the Samurai Champloo anime and the fact that this space was inspired by it is super cool. Jedd can and will get you the cut of your dreams. This place will be my new go-to. Thanks again Jedd for the cut and I'll be here back soon!

I went into Icons for a cut from KG today and it was amazing. He took his time and gave me one of…read morethe best cuts I've ever had. If you want to look fresh for the weekend, go to KG!

Jay at Icons is the absolute best barber in OC. I have shopped around a ton and found him and it is…read morenot even close, the detail and focus on the fade and especially the beard is unmatched. I think bro is the beard god fr. I travel a lot and it is painful when i have to get cut by anyone else cuz Jay is that much better than the rest. Also a great person. He came in on his day off recently without saying anything, just because I mentioned i was in a pinch before an important event. Highly recommend. Also the whole Icons shop is awesome, great vibe and great people.

Can't say enough great things about this place. Locally owned, family operated and just absolutely…read morecharming. Treated my dad for Father's Day to a haircut and he will definitely be a return returning client. Thank you so much for making him feel like 1 million bucks.

Been coming here for a few months now, best barbershop in Orange County hands down. Great cuts and…read moregreat people