Right before Christmas I made a drastic change to my hair. I'd worn it shoulder length for a long…read moretime and decided to go very short. I went to a salon in Gainesville and had a picture of Shailene Woodley's hair at it's shortest and the stylist was afraid that I would not like it so instead of giving me I asked for she gave me Florence Henderson. No there is nothing wrong with that but it wasn't the pixie cut I was looking for. I left fifty dollars and a nice tip later knowing it wasn't what I wanted, but it was a decent cut and I decided to give it a try. I wanted hair I didn't have to mess with and didn't require a ton f product to make it do what you want it to do. So today, after waking up and my hair all over the place I wet it down and decided to try and find somewhere that understood what I wanted. As it is a short hair cut, the kind often seen on men I decided to try a barber shop. Kelly Scott at Rachael's listened to what I wanted, and looked at the picture I provided and proceeded to give me what I asked for. She stopped in the cutting process and asked if she was getting close to what I was looking for, and took time to make sure I got just what I'd asked for. I could not be happier! Kelly is very attentive to the needs of the client and I will return and encourage you to put your head in her hands for your next haircut! Ellen A.

Just got back from Rachael's. I had an appointment for 3:00. I get there and she has a young kid in…read moreher chair. She ask if I am Mike and said she has one in front of me. Twenty minutes later she is done with the kid and I had hoped she was going to do me next, but no, the other child was next. So I just walked out. I don't mind waiting 10 or 15 minutes past my appointment but this was going to stretch into about 45 minutes. I won't be back.

Always use this place for special occasions. THIS SHOP PLAYED Christian music the whole time at a…read morevery relaxing volume and made it so much better and calming getting a cut. Inside is verry clean and well mantained. If you want to relax and laugh while getting a hair cut i recommend this place!!

Excellent cuts. A bit of a weird set up, some people only do appointments two people only do…read morewalk-ins. Be prepared to wait.

I was working in Alachua today (live in Gainesville). I was way overdue for a haircut and finally…read moredecided to go get one during my lunch break. I went to the first chain barbershop (by Publix), but they said it would be a 45 minute wait. I went back to my search results and, of the two remaining, the other one seemed to have a religious theme, based on the name (nothing against that, just not my cup of tea), so I chose Alachua Barbershop. I saw that they were only open on Tuesday and another day (they're looking for another barber, in case anyone's interested) , but today's Tuesday, so that works. When I went in, two wonderful women were in there, one just finishing up with a client. The other woman (I'm afraid that I've forgotten her name) instantly sat me down, asked what I want and got started, all within one minute of my entrance. The conversation was great (and I generally dislike idle chitchat with strangers...seriously), she was super friendly and, most importantly, she did a wonderful job! She was thorough, but didn't take too long (she knew I was on my lunch break) and she gave me EXACTLY what I wanted, with even a straight razor cut in the back (apparently doing faces and necks requires a special license), the interior was clean and welcoming and I got a $30+ haircut for $14. I even told her that I might not have $20s and, upon realizing that she might not be able to break a hundred, she told me that I could go break it or hit the ATM elsewhere, or even come back after work (I ended up having enough). In conclusion, I give them 6/5 stars. It was probably my best haircut experience in my life (even better than the lady in NC who used to cut Fleetwood Mac's hair). ...and again, if you're a barber, stylist, cosmetologist, or whatever, looking for a friendly, hometown, "Cheers" (where everybody knows your naaaame) place to work, they said they're looking for another person, so check them out! (Turn north on 141st off 441 in Alachua and immediately see the barber pole on the left, right across from Walgreens)

I found my new barber shop. Friendly and give a great haircut. Truly pls school including hot towel…read moreand neck shave. Priced right, easy parking great conversation, what more can you ask for.

Awesome barbershop definitely a must go. Very friendly and great cut at a very reasonable price.read more

Got a skin fade while leaving some length on the top and showed a picture of exactly what I wanted…read more Walked out with the exact cut as the picture. Barber wears a mask the whole time, the place wasn't packed, very professional, and would recommend it to anyone. They accept card too.

This is the only place I get my hair cut in Gainesville. Jen is so nice, the service is amazing,…read morethe prices are the lowest around, and the haircut is always perfect!! 1000% recommend coming here, you will NOT be disappointed!!

Jen does a nice job. I've never had to wait to get my hair cut. The price is right! Appointments do…read morefill up quickly so schedule your next cut more than a week ahead of when you need it.

Dave! is a consultative expert in cutting & styling men's hair. Best haircut done right in 23…read moreyears since I've lived in Gainesville

Never had a bad haircut there great service. Been going there for years…read more David and Casey are great people and highly skilled