Long before "Yelp" even existed. My brother and I would come to Neisei Barber Shop to get our haircut. Back then butch haircuts were in style. This was over 50 years ago! At the time we lived just a few blocks away on 7th Street. The barber shop was just an half block away from Lincoln School. I remember coming here and Mr. Umezu would cut my hair perfectly. I know he did a good job because my mother was so happy when we came home. Fast forward 50 years. The barber shop is still here and looks exactly as it did back then. Even though Mr. Umezu is no longer here, it's great too know that his grand-son Corey has followed in his grandfather's footstep in providing customers a 5 Star experience! Coming back here brought back wonderful childhood memories. Thanks for reading ! read more

Nisei Barber Shop - Opened in 1952/ - Barbers Near Me - Sacramento, California

Me and my nephew have been coming here since he was 12 years old. He is now a college Freshman. Also I got his Step father and younger brother who is 2 starting to get cuts. It's a Family Affair. Ty is awesome with our Family. Appts only but you are in out and not waiting at the shop all day for a cut. read more

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Cory is highly skilled and always does excellent work. I look forward to his haircuts and always leave satisfied. The shop has good parking and an interesting history. read more

Ladies and gents I have done it yet again! I have found another place of complete excellence! This barber shop is my new favorite place to get a great cut. I knew they were the one when they magical snipped my hair and did my hairline justice. See now I was born with a hairline that looks like the side of several mountains. I am pleased with every cut I have received and have full faith I will keep getting excellent service every time. I found out about this hidden shop after being my typical crazy self and went up to a complete stranger at my local coffee shop and asked where he got his bomb haircut. His hair was faded to perfection; how could I not? Being in the heart of Sacramento, I was a little skeptical about the parking situation and hesitated to come here. However it turns out they have their own free parking lot. Parking is easy with enough space and zero competition. It's the Hunger Games out in Sac when it comes to parking usually. But nope not here. The shop is run by two dudes who know exactly what they're doing. One of the men there told me his grandfather opened the shop back in the 50s. It's appointments only which is perfect for me because people irritate me and I don't have to deal with an overflowing shop with loud kids around. The shop is small with exactly what it needs. Two chairs, two expert barbers, and a big window to see the city of trees. I leave the shop looking like 2 million bucks because I was born looking 1 million . read more

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This is my 3rd barber since moving to Sacramento 2 years ago and I can say my search has finally ended. Shout out to Cory!!! The best $15 (don't forget to tip tho) you 'll spend on a haircut. He has skills with the clippers or he can lace you up with a scissor cut too, you'd be surprised how many young barbers do not have there scissor cut game up to par. Other than Cory's barber game what sets this place apart is the atmosphere. When you walk into the shop there is always some old school soulful music playing at just the right volume to set a really relaxed vibe. The shop is clean, stocked with plenty of reading/browsing materials and he even has a wall with a bunch small toys (DO NOT TOUCH) that will take you back to your childhood if your an 80's baby....if you remember T&C Surf Designs, Garbage Pail Kids or Usagi Yojimbo from TMNT then you know what I'm talking about. Go ahead! Walk in or make an appointment but hurry up and meet your new barber. read more

Cory is a great barber, I used to live across the street from his shop when I lived in Sacramento. I would get a cut or a line up from him every week. i would sometimes just come in to hang out for a bit. I moved to Vacaville for a few months and I was not able to get a cut as often, but I was still driving 35 min to get a cut from him when ever i had a chance. Cory is a really nice guy, he can have a great conversation with anyone that comes into his shop. He always has some smooth tunes playing. Whats great, is he can cut pretty much ANY type of hair. If you are looking for a GREAT barber in Sacramento, go check his shop out. read more

There are very few sacred spaces left in our town today. Places where you can take a step back, relax, and enjoy an experience like those from a simpler, more relaxed and joyful era. I was blessed to enjoy such an experience today. I took my son to cut off all his locks as he chose to move to a modified high-and-tight. It's perfect. Just as importantly though, this shop gives the best of three worlds: 1) a perfect, old school barber feel 2) the highest quality cut AND 3) a down to earthiness/no snobbery. I promise you will love this spot. If you look elsewhere, you are missing out!!!! Corey and Tyler are the best! read more

Friday, 1:45PM. Street parking around the area only takes change, keep that in mind before you go - all I had was a freakin' credit card! Cory's the barber and man's the shop after his grandfather left it to the family. It's been around since the 1950's! Now that's what I call roots! + Great service - he's a good dude and can chat about anything, which can be key during a long haircut + $15 man, it costs around $25 in the area I'm from in the Bay! Final Call: Cory's my barber when I'm in the area. I just wish he had a business in SF! read more

Honestly I have been to a lot of barbershops in my day. This is by far the best one I have ever been to. Both barbers can really cut hair! I am going bald and have many "patches" in my hair when it grows out. Each and every time I get out of that barber chair, I feel like a new man! They really know how to "fade" you up. Not only are they good barbers, they are also very friendly and make it an enjoyable experience. I think that personality from your barber goes a long way. You can just tell that both of them are passionate about their profession. The way I can tell a business is well-run is by looking at their clientele. Where else can you find patrons of all races and ages in one spot. That tells me that they welcome everyone, which is very cool. Some barbershops make you feel that you are not welcomed, but not these guys. They are truly two of the best. AND to all the ones that said that they couldn't get a haircut because they were busy and you have to make an appointment. Just make an appointment. They will fit you in almost anytime you want. It is just more efficient this way. This is the 21st century, so you do have to make appointment nowadays. Or would you rather go into a place with easy walk in because they have no customers. These two have a long list of repeat customers, which I am one of. I would gladly make a phone call to schedule my next "fresh" haircut instead of going to the nearest Super Cuts. But hey that's just me. I care about what I look like. read more

Cory and Ty are the guys to see. They give excellent cuts that are worth the cost. If you're looking to get the true barbershop experience from a couple of cool local guys who know their stuff, look no further. Due to their expertise and top notch barbershop conversations, these dudes are typically booked. However, they will try and work you in if they can, but it's best to give them a few days notice. If you're uptight, in a hurry and generally avoid human interaction, go to sportclips. If you want an enjoyable experience in addition to a trim, Nisei it is. read more

Man these guys DEFINITELY know how to cut some hair. This barber shop is located in Downtown less than a mile away from Downtown Plaza. There is a private lot so finding street parking will not be an issue. You do have to call to schedule an appointment but they have been know to accomodate same day requests. There are only 2 barbers working here but they come highly recommended. They spend their time with their haircuts and are very detailed. They are also very communicative with you thoughout the process as they should be because... well they're dealing with your hair. They are incredibly friendly and personable throughout the whole process and are willing to experiment with your hair. I also appreciate that they seem to cut your hair in the way that it will grow naturally so that when your hair does grow some after your hair cut... it still looks excellent. They also provide lots of shop talk ranging from different subjects which makes the whole process a bit more enjoyable. Please note that they only take cash at this location and the haircuts are $15. So if you're looking for a GREAT haircut please stop by this shop because they will definitely deliver. read more

Moved from San Francisco to Sacramento. Just received an amazing cut for Cory! My straight thick black hair will show any mistakes in the cut. Cory consulted with me to ensure the cut was what I wanted. The cut was very even and balanced. Perfect! Moving is very stressful and finding new services adds to the stress. I am very pleased with my haircut and will definitely return. Making an appointment is very easy. read more

Ty has cut my hair 3 - 4 times as I only get my hair cut about 2 or 3 times a year. I like it cut short (kind of a corporate America business man type of look) as to get my moneys worth. Nisei has always done a very good job on my hair. They do prefer to work by appointments as it makes for more efficient use of their time { they can space or cluster them as they see fit to have a break }. Being that I only get hair cuts 2 or 3 times a year my visits are few , but NISEI has always given me great hair cuts ! read more

Nisei Barber Shop - South West corner on 4th at O St . - Barbers Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Been coming here for about 5 years, only place I go to get a haircut. Cool little spot, 2 cool guys, old school vibe. Appt only.

Walked in around opening time and was able to get an appointment for the same day. Cory listens to what you want and spends the time to pay attention to detail to give you the perfect haircut. Totally different than all the cookie cutter barbershops that saturate the area. Good conversation and great vibe. I highly recommend Nisei, especially if you need a lunchtime haircut! Call Cory or Ty. read more

Both barbers at Nisei do a great job cutting hair. I come all the way from San Francisco to get my haircut at this barber shop. Their clientele has a wide and diverse demographic who have various and random salon needs that each barber is willing and capable of achieving. They work on appt only and I would recommend calling a few days ahead to assure you get your desired time. Haircuts are $15 and $13 for seniors, I usually leave a $5 tip which is not expected but always appreciated. Coming from SF, where a Super cuts haircut would cost $35 w/ out tip, the $20 price tag + plus gas to Sac is more than worth it-- especially considering that both barbers are nice guys who know how to gauge their customer and keep barber shop chatter to a respectable level for the people in the room. read more

I just moved to Sacramento and need a new barber. I figured since this place is literally around the corner from where I work I would give it a shot. When I walk in there were two barbers, one cutting and one relaxing. They told me they only go by appointments and their next one is on Tuesday (4 days from when I went in), but they gave me a card and told me to call and schedule. Completely fine with the way that went...I worked in customer service as a manager for years and I get it...but...on their business card it says "walk-ins welcome". Either they need to change their business card or they are turning away business. After telling some of my coworkers about it, I've learned that there are many people in this building (2k+ employees) that have had the same experience. read more

I didn't really realize how good this place was until I moved out of Sacramento. I took something as simple as a haircut for granted because it was always so good and so consistent. Now I walk around looking like Chewbacca because I just cant find the right place that compares to the Nisei Barber shop. I'm starting to think it might be worth a monthly $81 dollar round trip fare on southwest just for a haircut. read more

Cory is my fiance's barber. When we first moved to Sacramento, it took him a while to find someone who he could really trust to cut his hair. The search is over! Cory has some serious skills. It is evident that he's passionate about what he does. He's extremely personable and really friendly. It's a tiny shop on 4th and O. If you're looking for a barber, come see Cory! read more

Great haircut! Corey took his time and gave me a bold and super cut. Just because you are older your hair style does not have to look stale. I explained that I wanted something different and he delivered. Corey and Tye are both very friendly. I highly recommend! read more

After researching Yelp for a new barber in my area, I came across Nisei and decided to give them a shot because of their well-received reviews. I made an afternoon appointment with Cory and arrived at the shop a bit early. Both barbers warmly welcomed me and immediately I felt comfortable in the cozy shop. Both seats were filled with long time customers who chatted like old pals and updated each barber with the goings-on in their lives. It felt like a family reunion. Great detail and attention was taken to my hair and I was more than satisfied with the work done. So much that after paying I made another appointment. These guys are great in both service and professionalism. read more

Cory and Ty are legit! If you want a fade or taper and want the barber to not rush you out in 15 mins then this is your spot! I refer everyone to them! This is not super cuts!! If you read the poor reviews they all center around the fact that these guys have clients who make appts in advance!!! News Flash, that means they are good!!!! If you want to just walk in and get a shirty haircut drive sport clips!!!! read more

These guys know how to cut.... Tye gave me my first high-top fade and it looked pretty good. You'd have to be really good to give me a decent looking high-top fade with the kind of hair that I've got. The price isn't too bad considering the quality of haircut they give to you. Both Tye and Cory are nice & friendly dudes to talk to. Make sure you call and make an appointment to assure you a spot for a cut. Hardly any walk-ins available... read more

Outstanding Old School Barber Shop with Fantastic Service from Cory and Ty!!! They really make you feel at home (gotta be sure to make a reservation as they are so popular) and like you want to stay there all afternoon... I lived in Japan 30+ years and had an amazing hair stylist there who had won Japan's Grand Prix Concours... And Cory and Ty are just as skilled!!! They listen carefully to what you want and you leave getting compliments the rest of the day and week from lots of folks on your haircut!! David B. W. read more

Definitely a place I'd recommend. Only reason I don't go now a days is because of scheduling conflicts but it's worth the drive. The barbers are top notch and friendly. The location has a good feel too loved going there after work. read more

Very professional and personable, the two main qualities I need in a barber. Cory has both of these. I highly recommend him!

I actually just signed up for a yelp account to leave a review for the fine barbers at Nisei. Not only can Ty and Cory cut a great head of hair they're great guys that turn every visit into an awesome experience. I generally got my hair cut from Ty who is meticulous in his attention to detail. He also does a great job of understanding each clients hair type and preferences including weird quirks that each individual may have. For me it is my pesky sideburns that don't quite grow evenly - somehow Ty is able ot use his black magic to give me the look I'm going for. If you're able to effectively communicate how you like your hair done that is how it will be cut. The shop is appointment only; which I actually prefer. This eliminates wait time and allows the barbers to have their schedules dialed in so that they aren't aimlessly chopping at your head to get to the next person in line. I live in San Francisco now and still return to this shop for a cut if I'm in the area. But it I would gladly stop in just to talk sports and shoot the breeze with these guys any day. read more

Visiting Sacramento recently I decided to get my haircut while waiting for my sister to finish work. I wondered into Nesei's Barber Shop, a two-seater on 4th Street, and asked about an opening for a cut. Cory said that they take appointments by phone and showed good humor when I said, "Ring-ring, can I get an appointment for a haircut?" In and out quickly, Cory's skilled hands shaped my hair skillfully with the addition of friendly conversation. I returned home and got nothing but compliments on the cut. If they were closer, they would be my go-to barber! Thanks for helping me look sharp and groomed for my visit. read more

Great shop Ty and Cory are always on point and keep there customers fresh! Appts recommended!

BEST BARBERSHOP IN TOWN!! both barbers get down with their haircuts....appointments are always on time. When I show up I hardly have to wait. Both owners are reliable.... read more

Terrible! i got a haircut from Ty and it was all kinds of effed up. i tried to book an appointment with Cory a few times, by the time i got a call back (2 days) i already got it done by someone else. i even work within walking distance, but i would never ever compromise for the sake of convience. thanks for the terrible overpriced haircut, i'm good off this place. read more

Let me be more specific on my review, after being in Sacramento for only a week; I scour yelp for a good barber shop ; Nisei showed at the top of the list. After having a hard time finding the location, I finally walked in to an empty barber shop with the two barbers, two empty chairs and woman with her baby. The first sign, this trip was going to be shenanigans is that both barbers stopped talking immediately as soon as I walked in and they stared at me with the "why are you here" face. Before I could ask for a cut, one of the barbers bluntly told me that they only work off of appointments and asked the other barber if he had any openings today. Without even looking at the appointment book, the barber said "No, he was booked full" and the other barber said the same thing too, without looking at the appointment book. I was then handed a flyer and was told to call and make an appointment, but not once did they try to accommodate me and take out their appointment book to see if and when they could try to schedule me, since I was already there in the shop. I guess I was not the kind of individual that they wanted as a client, so like Lebron said; I took my business down South. read more

Cory is my dude, the man gives a good cut. No complaints at all. The man cares about his customers & the product he puts out.

For sure the place to go if you want a clean cut. New to the area so I needed to find a good place and these guys did a good job so it's definitely the place I'm going for my hair cuts while in Sac. read more

Great place to get a haircut. Cory and Tye are great. I take my 2year old son to get his haircut at Nisei. They always make kids feel welcome. I recommend this place to all my friends. Call to schedule an appointment. Corey and Ty are great barbers so their schedules fill up fast. read more

This place is dope. Clean Fades, good convo, and real dudes. If you want to go some place that has no customers so they always take walk-ins and only take 5 min to give you a wack fade do not bother with this place! If you want a barber that will take their time to do the job right, go here!! All you haters need to stop crying and make an appointment!! 5 stars easy... read more

I've been getting my haircut by Ty for almost 7 years. No one continues to go to a barber for that long unless they are that good.