The People's Barber? Right...if your people are tech bros, hipsters or hills moms bringing their kids in for $$$$ cuts. The stylists/barbers seem fine, but you can get the same cut and support a small locally owned shop for better service and price. I used to treat my kid to an occasional cut here back when Luis used to work here and the prices were better. He was great! He listened, asked questions and just seemed genuine. He was such a light that I was able to see through the insufferable dense fog of hipster pretension that fills this space. I took my kid in a couple days back. An appointment was coldly made. I had to redirect the stylist several times and he almost left my kid with this weird mullet like thing that looked nothing like the pic I showed. Sure, the texture of my kid's hair is different from the pic, but he didn't ask any questions or point out how that could be problematic (and to be real, the cut could have been possible ). Then we opted for a shorter cut. The stylist was responsive and I could tell that he wanted us to be happy. He seemed to rush through and he took 40 minutes from start to finish including the redos. Finally we checked out with an acceptable cut that my kid was happy with. When I go to check out, it turns out that this all comes out to a full price adult haircut! This didn't seem right. Still, I paid and tipped the full amount. When I came home and looked at the website, the full haircut was supposed to come with shampoo/condition, beverage, hot towel and all the usual stuff that everyone else who paid full price get. My kid didn't get no organic juice, and mama wasn't offered any whiskey. What we got was an average kid's cut. I would love for the price to be adjusted so that's what I pay, stylist can keep the full tip amount because I'm not even sure that he knew it wasn't a kid's cut. I called and asked for that, and they offered to give me five freaking dollars. So now, I will rage post this review everywhere and get over it. read more

Dane is absolutely amazing! Walked in here about 4 months ago and have been driving back from the Fremont area ever since. I go with a mid-high Fade and Dane is a pro at her craft. She always takes her time and utilizes the full hour to touch things up and make sure I walk out feeling great. The beer/whiskey/coffee and ambient vibe is a huge plus. Other barber shops charge a similar price but nowhere near the attentiveness and attention to detail. Friendly staff and genuine people overall. read more

This is my local barbershop. Service is always excellent and never any long waits. Andrea is so pleasant to talk to and always gives me a perfect cut! read more

I had a wonderful time here. My barber was very fast and efficient, but still made sure I got the haircut that I wanted. He was also incredibly friendly and gave me some life advice. read more

My son has had really mixed experiences here to say the least. Great cuts from Amanda, who he also really likes. She has been great to consult with and gets what he's looking for. Unfortunately, Amanda had to cancel yesterday and we scheduled with Dane. He showed her a picture of what he wanted and the cut is not only badly done and uneven (plus way too short in the back especially) it looked nothing like the picture. She had no idea how to give him the cut he wanted, afterwards explaining that he has different hair texture from the person in the picture, etc. But he's gotten a great cut he really liked from Amanda with the same picture. Very disappointed and sad that the staff is so uneven. Won't schedule with anyone else in the future. read more

This review is for Ashley S. She does excellent work, and every cut I've had from her has been outstanding.

I'm only giving two stars because I used to come here (and the Polk SF location) several years ago and typically had great cuts and experiences. But yesterday I got literally the worst cut of my adult life from Rachelle. Not only did she not say a single word to me the entire time I was in the chair, she butchered my hair so bad I can barely even make it look decent no matter how I style it. The cut was listed as a 'master barber cut' - now, I'm not sure what it takes to be considered a master barber at Peoples, but I've gotten better $20 cuts than she gave. One side of my fade has hella long hair out at the top, lookin like a muppet. The other side is fine. When I push all the hair straight up, it is literally the most uneven cut ever. I've had my barbers use the texture scissors every time and this isn't the scissors, it's simply a lazy barber not cutting the hair well. My hair (styled when I came in) goes forward with a flip in front. Some reason, she thought it would be good to cut the front shorter than the rest of the hair, by like half an inch. So at best it looks like a shitty flat top. Not only that but on one side she didn't even cut it even and I have a nice spike sticking out the side a half inch longer then the rest of the front. Clearly she doesn't enjoy what she does, since she got told she had another walk-in after me and she sounded annoyed when asked 'is it that kid' and when told no, she sighed heavily like she hated her job. Maybe don't cut hair if you don't like it? Unfortunately, I had to go with her because she was the only one with an open schedule (red flag) and I scheduled last minute since I had some canceled meetings on my one day into the office this week. Thought it would be nice to go back to Peoples since I'd gone to that location for the two years I lived in Oakland/Emeryville before I moved to LA. At $60, this shit is way over priced. Even in LA I'd get a rinse, shampoo and style afterwards for the same price or less. read more

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What an amazing experience, came here for a haircut with Amanda. Shop is very clean and the staff is very friendly. Amanda made me feel comfortable, she's very knowledgeable, and very good with the scissors, I will definitely be coming back. read more

People's Barber & Shop - Went from long hair to a very textured look. No frills, no hassles - Barbers Near Me - Oakland, California

My son and I went for a double cut and loved it. Great space, lovely barbers who did a great job. read more

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I have been seeing Amanda now for over 6 months. When I first met her we talked about how I could grow my hair out and she could cut it to help me disguise my bald spot. The plan is coming together like the A-Team! There was one interval that she was out of town and I had to go elsewhere. They cut my hair too short :( Lesson learned. I don't know how long Amanda is going to grace People's Barber with her talents but as long as she does she is my go to. read more

Thanks for the bourbon and great cut! Have had several barbers and they're all very conscious of your style and are very professional.

Booked a last minute appt with Jorge. Listen, I went in with serious anxiety before a trip because I couldn't see my usual person in SF. Jorge is the bomb! He made me feel right at ease. He asked me what I like (I have very short hair) and he cut my hair perfectly. Not only that; we chatted like we had been friends for years. Jorge is professional, friendly, kind and considerate. I will not be going anywhere else again. Thanks so much for making my whole day and making my trip even better with my fresh cut. See you again soon! read more

Took off way more than I asked for then charged me the full price. All I wanted was a little trim. now I'm down 65$ and will look like a jackass for the next 3 weeks. Thanks Marco read more

Had a truly awful experience getting my haircut here yesterday that was the final straw. I initially started seeing stephany at this shop and she was so amazing! Never left with a bad taste in my mouth from bad service or cut and she was always so nice and professional. Unfortunately my schedule changed and I needed to go on mondays when she wasn't available so I switched barbers to Toni. Terrible mistake. The quality of her haircuts was ok, nothing great or horrible. But she offers terrible service and is often gruff and very unprofessional. She's rushed though pretty much every haircut I've ever gotten from her, and a large portion of my cut time is usually spent with her wandering off and hanging out with her friends for minutes at a time. Paying $65 plus tip for 15 minutes or less of active work is completely ridiculous. They also don't have descriptions of the cuts online so I booked a fade for $55 because my haircut is a fade but apparently that was wrong because the top of my head is also getting cut (seriously?!) and instead I should be paying $65 for a rushed 15 minute haircut and unprofessional attitude. If the option was to change it and charge me the extra 10 or give me the absolutely shitty experience I had I definitely would've preferred it to be changed. Yesterday for example I had an appointment booked for 3pm. She came in at 3:04 and I sat down at 3:05. I got back to my car and checked my watch and it was 3:20, and she had spent 5 minutes goofing off with her friend that had wandered in. I truly have never seen another barber act so unprofessionally every time I come in. I am paying you for a service, you're not doing me a favor. My sideburns are uneven, and she couldn't be bothered to respond when I said goodbye to her, or even blow dry excess hair off me or apply product when the cut was done. I had to go into a restaurant bathroom after and wash my face because it was absolutely covered in large locks of hair. I'm done with this shop, but please go see any of the other wonderful barbers here! read more

Amanda S is great. After getting my best haircut ever, I'm now a regular. Highly recommended.

I booked an appointment with Toni and was HIGHLY disappointed. It was my first scissor cut in a long time and they did a lousy job. I booked a cut and beard trim for $90 and was in the chair for about 15 - 20 minutes tops. They spent less than a minute trimming my beard, didn't offer to or trim my eyebrows, and overall left me with a bad haircut. I went two days later to another barber and now have a great haircut. Problem was it cost me the $90 to get a less-than good haircut/beard trim from People's Barber Shop AND the cost of another barber shop visit. All in all, if you want a cut/beard trim from Toni, look elsewhere. read more

Been going for a little over a year now. Never got a bad haircut. All the different barbers here do a fantastic job taking care of me, and can't complain. The vibes are great, and very welcoming even on its busier days. read more

Great place to get a cut! I recommend seeing Daisy L. if you can make an appointment. She's cut my oldest son hair twice now and both times he's been fresh! Book with Daisy L. trust me you won't be sorry!! read more

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This was my second time seeing Daisy June 19th was my first time ever going to a barber and I'm so glad I came to People's Barber and met Daisy' she is such a pleasure to talk with and I love her knowledge of hair and suggestions for mine. As long as my hair is cut short I will always be her client. Thank you Daisy for your expertise. See you in a couple of weeks. read more

The taller African American male receptionist with short black hair completely wasted my time and is a completely useless idiot. I asked if they had any walk ins and told them I could be there in 10-15 minutes. The receptionist told me it was good to come and it would be okay. I was there 14 minutes on the dot. He proceeded to tell me it was a 10 minute wait policy with an attitude and said I was late and they couldn't accept me. Should've just told me instead if wasting my time. Get your haircut somewhere without attitude and idiots at the front desk. read more

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If you have the barber that works for and with you then People's is better than average. I'll be honest, when it comes to barbers and barbershops I'm an East Coast dinosaur. This $300 celebrity barber movement is a joke, but People's has a couple of really good barbers - find the one that works for you. read more

People's Barber is a wonderful, vibey shop. I'm queer, so I usually go off of recommendations from friends rather than reviews to make sure if I come in with my gay self I won't have a rough time, but People's is very obvious in making the shop a safe & comfortable place for everyone. My barber, Daisy, is a personal recommendation: she's such a sweetheart and convinced me to stick through the awkward phase of growing out a buzz, which is a herculean task when you're impulsive and have clippers at home. Highly recommend! read more

I had finally exhausted all the home trimming efforts that started with the pandemic in 2020 and had gone on for three years due to my requirements for isolation to be healthy. there comes a time when you look in the mirror and go "nope" My daughter had recommended the shop and her Dad had gone to Valerie. I have very fine hair and was nervous about it, but both her dad and I needed a cut and I got a ride from him so took the leap. I was so delighted from the moment I walked in- the receptionist told me to not worry so I took her advice. Valerie listened carefully to what I wanted and we looked at some photos. I was happier than I imagined I would be with the results, and will definitely go back. read more

Oakland's hottest new barber shop has to be People's, and if you're wanting a barber who is a master at the craft, pleasant, and down-to-earth look no further. Calvin Boissière has everything: a calm and jovial manner, an eye for hair that sees into the future, and an unerring sense for what cut will look on your head. He's so good that [breathing through my hands] I last went to see him in February and the cut looked good as it grew out, even into September by which time I needed a little tie for my pony tail. I don't know how he does it. Hair looks good leaving the chair, looks good months later. People's is a first-rate shop, I go to the one on Polk but now I'm going to have to cross the Bay, because there's no reason for anyone else to touch my hair. Walk, don't run to People's and Calvin. Mention this review and you'll get a free shot of Bourbon. * * it's always free. Offer may vary during Coronavirus times. As in, you may get nothing. read more

I just moved to Oakland and was looking for my new "spot." Daisy L was very kind and professional, and I can tell she is really invested in her clients. I highly recommend! read more

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I stumbled upon People's Barber on a little evening stroll and poked my head in as I was in dire need of a cut. Marco came out to let me know he could take me on short notice and man it didn't disappoint. Marco laced me up real nice with a fade. Just earned a loyal customer! This place is also just a great vibe. High lofted ceiling and good tunes. Highly recommend. read more

This review is for my boyfriend's experience. This is the first time I went to this barbershop, first the person checking me in did not greet me, I said I had an appt. Then he picked up the phone and wasn't sure if I was checked in because he did not confirm that it was done so I just sat done since he was still on the phone. A few people came in and checked in, so I confirmed with another person. I walked to the counter and waited to speak with the woman, another customer came in and she totally ignored me, don't know if she was being racist because I was the only Asian person in the shop. After I spoke with her with an awkward silence. I sat down to wait for Michael. I told him I wanted to fade and keep my Mohawk and he literally just line me up all the way. Not what I asked for at all and this took him 5 mins and he charged me $50 for a haircut I could of done myself. The whole experience was unpleasant. read more

Mike at Peoples in Oakland was incredible. He cut his own break short to fit me in as a walk in. He made me look better than I deserve to look! read more

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My partner recommended I come here so I made an appointment for my autistic sister and my mother. My sister needs someone who can be gentle, kind, and patient when cutting her hair. On this day, I was kinda frazzled so, clearly, I was in need of kindness and patience, too! Daisy had the magic. I scheduled back-to-back appts with Daisy. She was welcoming and warm from the get. We showed her pictures of the short natural styles for both my sister and my mother. The care with which Daisy cut my sister's hair was so evident; my sister was able to sit comfortably and was not agitated. My sister doesn't always sit calmly for haircuts, but she was able to do so with Daisy .Daisy worked well with my mother, too, chatting and checking in with her as she cut. Both my sister and my mother looked great! Overall, Daisy was marvelous. She listened to our requests and had great suggestions about how to best maintain the styles my family members received. Would we return to her? Yerrrrrp! Daisy gets ALL the stars! As far as the shop, it has a relaxed, easy energy. Folks who work there seemed kind to one another and to the customers who were there for services. The space was open, airy, and clean. Will recommend to others I know. read more

Another update-Tatiana always does a great job. No need for a picture as it looks like my other cuts. I love the consistency! Thank you!!! read more

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I have been getting my hair cut by Amanda for years now and won't go to anyone else. She knows exactly what I like and is reliable and kind :) highly recommend her! read more

This afternoon was my first and tomorrow will be my last time I step into this barber. I don't know what happened but I had the worst haircut ever, when I got home and had a shower a could see the haircut and it's all uneven, on the top, on my right side it is ok but on the left side the fade it's horrible, it looks like i had a cooking pot on My head and was cut with a knife. The lady who cut my hair was really polite it's something that I must say. I'm really upset cuz I will have to cut it shorter to fix it. read more

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Love the ambience but damn $50 for a haircut not including tip. New York is cheaper and you get a full service for $30. What the fuck! Lol read more