I needed a haircut before leaving on vacation and my regular barber was unavailable. I went to Loui's barber shop because it was close by. I showed him some pictures of my standard buzz cut and asked him to try to match that. He asked what number I was? Not sure what he meant. My regular guy uses several different clippers, a comb and scissors and shaves my neck, trims my eyebrows and ear hairs. Loui decided I was a one and half. The race was on. He attacked my head with record speed. Running the clippers over my head as if the apocalypse was about to start. He jammed the clippers into my nose twice ( hard!) while trying to trim my mustache. I had to tell him to slow down this was not going to be a Guinness Record setting haircut. Not really a place I'm going to head back to. Luckily, my regular barber returned from vacation and resumed haircutting. read more

Visited this shop today and had an amazing experience! For reference, I went to the shop at 11 AM on a Saturday, so I expected at least a few people to be in front of me. To my amazement, there was one guy getting his haircut and it was almost finished. Louis did an excellent job replicating my previous haircut and catering to my needs. He is polite, efficient, and very very good. His prices are fair: for my faded haircut, it was $23. He stays stocked on waters and candy as well, a classy touch. I found my new barber, that's for sure! read more

Loui's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The service is professional, quick, clean and affordable. Haircuts are on point & usually takes less 20 minutes from walking in to getting a haircut. I appreciate the barber does his job quickly and efficiently. read more

I learned that a family emergency was in play when folks weren't available at the shop. Very kind follow up with the owners and I can say without hesitation that the concern was resolved and understood and that the haircuts are Swift good and low end regarding price. I recommend without reservation! read more

Went here for the first time today, they only take walkins which was not an issue, only waited for a few minutes. Haircut turned out pretty well, fair priced. read more

Best spot in Tacoma!! High quality cut for a great price. Can't beat the customer service either, family owned and they always make you feel welcome. Gem of place. BW read more

Fast, friendly and consistently good! Louis and Tom do great work and I keep coming back month after month. There is a reason people line up, but don't be intimidated because they work very quickly. Fades, buzz cuts, and scissor trims, this place is popular with guys who become repeat customers. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to look sharp! read more

Loui's barber shop is the best barber shop in Tacoma! Quick, affordable, consistent, and looks great every time. I go to Tom every two weeks and he is the best! read more

This is a chop shop. One of the worst haircut experiences in years. The barber spent literally all of 5 minutes cutting my hair. He only used a buzzer. Never picked up his scissors. I'm willing to bet he never actually trained at a barber school. He also skips other niceties like asking whether I wanted my sideburns shaved off before doing so, or letting me check my hair because he declared that he was finished. The only redeeming feature of the cut was the price ($19) but I recommend you spend a few more dollars and go to Great Clips, which is luxurious by comparison. read more

Best place to get a haircut in North Tacoma! Great value, customer service, and detail.

Since no longer working downtown Seattle I needed to find a new barber a couple years ago. One day I happen to be driving down 21st and notice the signs saying $10 haircut. Well my hair cut is about as simple as it gets, #2 all over. I decided to give it a try and have been going back ever since! Loui and his son do a fantastic job, are both very nice and personable. The place is small, but they have seating in case you need to wait. During the week I usually walk right in and jump in one of the two barber chairs. Weekends you might wait 15-20 minutes. However not a big deal since Loui has installed two huge LCD TV's to watch while waiting. Street parking only, but I almost always get a spot right outside the front door on the curb. My go to Barber, thanks Louie! read more

This is my son's favorite barber! My son is always satisfied with his haircut, that was rarely happened. Very friendly! read more

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Been getting my hair cut here for 5 years. Best, cheapest, fastest barber in The City of Destiny. Highly recommended!

The literal worst barber in America. I went for a trim around the ears and came out with the worst skin fade that the marine corps probably wouldn't even accept. I was under the impression that barbers went to school Loui (I think it was his son in this case) must've went catch me if you can while forging his barbers license. I pray he doesn't do this with a dental license next year. If it was between Loui's son and Helen Keller.... I'd let Helen cut my hair because at least I know she has a good heart. After I freaked out about how bad my haircut was.... Loui jr said I can pick the hair up and put it back on. I would categorize this dude as a menace to society. I have changed my route of walking my dog because every-time I pass this shop I get ptsd from my haircut and have to fight the urge to stand outside and tell people to go to supernova instead. I would include pictures, but I don't want them to overheat Loui's android when he finally looks at this review. -concerned citizen (salute emoji) read more

Louie is a terrific, solid, old school guy who knows how to cut men's hair very well and is super reasonable price wise. This ain't no salon, bub! To reveal a little bias, I do happen to sport possibly the easiest haircut on earth, a buzz with a number 2 guard, and clean up the neck. This style results from a choice I made in the early days of my male-pattern baldness realizing that I just can't do a comb over and then see myself in any kind of reflective surface. I have had my wife do it at home a few times, I have done it myself once or twice. The results were just fine this free way. When I go to Louie, however, I never have any missed fly-aways because he is so good and thorough, and my neck is nice and trim without being itchy. He finishes up first with a little vaccum, and follows that with a nice damp, warm towel over the scalp to collect any of the collateral damage. As an added bonus, this feels wonderful. While thorough, he is also very efficient. The first time I went, he had one in the chair, and two in the seats ahead of me. He still had me out of there within a half an hour, and by that time, two more had walked in, each greeted by Louie with a polite smile and nod. I consider his lack of idleness to be the best review possible. I also want to add in closing, that the three ahead of me were not follically challenged as I am, and so had enough hair to style. They all left looking great in my opinion. Go to Louie and tip him well! You will be glad you did. Provided, of course, you are a dude, or a chick who enjoys looking like a dude. read more

Loui's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We love Loui's, she is so great with my two year old. We've gotten his girlfriend cut here a couple of times since moving to Allyn. read more

Loui's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I've been going to get my hair did here for the last 3 years. It is always very expedient and either Louis or Tom make it how I want my hair done. It's nice and tucked away from downtown business to get a quick haircut almost every time. read more

The other negative reviews are accurate. Don't like to complain but not real happy with the results. Nice guy but does things differently then other barbershops. He'll ask you for a number for the clipper attachment. He uses a metal one that is shorter apparently so my hair came out much shorter then what I would like so now I have to wear a hat for the next 2 weeks. He also does the top with clippers and no scissors. He does it super fast which is nice if your in a hurry yourself but for a haircut you want quality not speed. He is aware his clipper attachments are different then other places but fails to make you aware of this when you come in. Recommend they change that approach. read more

Although the young barber was polite, the haircut was not good at all, uneven, all done with machine (no scissors), and in a great hurry, even though there was nobody waiting and nobody came in throughout my cut. Too fast, good price, but very bad outcome read more

Amazing barber and amazing with kids! They even had candy and cartoons for our kids. Love this place! We love this barber!

I have been going to Loui's for the past five years on and off. I have had a consistently great experience every time. My 1.5 year old son is treated well and they remember both of our cuts! As of late, Loui's son has been cutting my hair and he can fade my hair perfectly. The haircuts are cheap (now $11), fast (I was once in and out before there was a commercial break on the news) and friendly. I love how small the establishment is. Just big enough to fit two barber chairs. It does NOT get better for the price. Support a local business doing things right. read more

These guys will cut your hair nice and quick, however, don't count on cleanliness. They do not spray off their clippers between cuts. I suspect they have been reported for this before, because they have jars of barbicide labeled for cleaning that they never touch, very suspicious. They will also leave you covered in hair. Both the young guy and his dad do a great job, the young guy is quicker. It's a shame they can't spray off the clippers between cuts. They are my back up barbers when my main barber is busy. read more

There's a saying that customers can have good, fast, or cheap, but they can only pick two. With Loui's you don't need to choose- the service is fast, I am usually in and out within 30 minutes, often times sooner even if there is a wait. It's cheap, $12 plus tip, and I've been coming here every other week for the past several months and always go away happy with the results. read more

Told him I wanted a 3 on the sides, he made it a 1 (can see skin). On the top he trimmed it with the electric hair clippers and not scissors. Terrible hair cut, he basically gave me a flat top and I didn't ask for one. It was 13 dollars...you get what you pay for, I won't be back. read more

I'm updating my review again. On the day that Louie's wasn't opened at the posted time there was apparently some sort of emergency. I've gotten my hair cut there since and was as pleased as ever with the service and price. I'm still keeping my rating at just 3 stars because I want to see if the service continues to excel or if they'll be randomly closed again. read more

I came here a few weeks back and even though there was a line, I was in and out pretty quick. I was really pleased with the look of my haircut, the price, and the friendly service. However, I noticed that the barber did not spray or rinse the clippers or the guards in between customers. I chose not to worry about it and went ahead with my haircut. I got nicked on my scalp with the clippers but I knew it was an accident. Within a few days the cut on my scalp had swollen, was warm and painful, and begun to weep. I went to urgent care and they drained it and took a sample, then put me on antibiotics. They called two days later and confirmed it was staph, though by that time the pain and swelling was so much better. I was torn between giving this business 1 or 2 stars, because if it weren't for the hygiene concerns/infection, they would've got 5. It was a great haircut, but sadly I'll never be back. read more

Amazing! I have been coming here for years. I don't get my hair cut anywhere else. Louie and his son are mothertruckin pro's read more

Loui's Barber Shop - This is the best barber shop. Family friendly. - Barbers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Best haircut! Can't beat the price and this is such a nice barber shop with history (that's been around for a long time!) We will definitely continue to go back! read more

The only place my fiance will get his hair done. Consistent, quick, affordable. Thank you for great service!

Nice older gent with a decent shop in the North End. Cut my hair just how I wanted. He has a son who can cut quite well too! read more

I was willing to get a bad haircut to be in an old school barbershop and skip the salons and strip malls, but guess what the haircut is good. I stepped into this place and breathed a sigh of relief. I'll be back. I just don't need a 21 year old beauty school graduate with green and orange hair to match her tattoos trying to sell me fifty dollar hair gel. I will actually look forward to my next haircut at Loui's: I get to sit down, get a decent haircut with no fake chatter, and I can actually relax for a few minutes and forget that I live next to airports and freeways. read more

Loui's Barber Shop - A fine haircut for a fine young man - Barbers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I was craving a return to a flattop after many years. Because they advertise as flattop specialists I knew this was the shop for me. As you can see from the video I got a super precise cut and quick service. I'll be back for regular touch ups. Thanks! read more

Tom did a fantastic job on my boyfriend's hair! He couldn't look hotter. Very fast service. Very personable. Thanks Tom! read more

Best value haircut in Tacoma with wonderful customer service. I created an account just to review this shop. No appointment required, short wait times, very good prices, efficient, and good cuts. My go to barber shop. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you Loui's Barber Shop! read more

Apparently a number of patrons are happy with Loui's. I went there about 5 times. The only time I got my hair cut the way I wanted was when the guy ahead me got the hair cut I wanted. I asked for the same cut. Every other time I went there, I got Loui's cut no matter what I told him I wanted. He always cut my hair too long on the sides and he apparently thought that because my hair is thin on top he should leave my hair a lot longer near the part in my hair, so I could cover my scalp. I am 70 years old. At my age I don't need to hide anything. The last time I went there, when he was finished I told Loui that my hair was too long on the sides. He stared at me, mumbled something and made no attempt to shorten the sides. Maybe you will have better luck, but I won't be going back. read more

Had to stop in while on a biz trip to the area. For $10 this guy will give you the best cut ever. I wish barbers like him were easier to find! read more

I have been going there out of convince and try to get his son usually, but he sucks! He just messed up my hair so badly and had the nerve to try and blame me! Wtf! He wouldn't refund my money and didn't even apologize to me! I left before I did something I would have regretted later. The son cuts decently, but if I were you I'd avoid louies chair at all costs! I will never set foot in that dump again. You want a good cut go to mr. Kim on 96th and south tacoma way by paldo world . This place isn't worth the head ache. read more

Even with a long line. Good fast service. And priced well. Water and candy offered afterwards. I've been in 2x already and found my new barbers for sure. read more

After a long search for a bigger more urban barber shop with no luck ended back at Louies. Perfect cut every time! Consistent quality and no matter how busy they are and how cramped it gets in there no one is ever turned away with out an appointment. No snobbery here just good work and good attitudes and every one leaves happy for the best price in Tacoma. You can't beat that, sometimes there's no place like home. read more

This is right about the location for Louie's barbershop. Louie is a great guy and gives a good cut for a great price. Plus he has heated towels after your cut. $10 for a cut and you can walk in. I'm always happy to visit Louie! read more