The place is great and has a great vibe to it. It was my first time trying Rudy's after living in Seattle for 10+ years. Shawn did a phenomenal job cutting my hair today! Such a pleasant and professional person whose passion for styling hair is reflected on the final result. I will definitely recommend him and will be coming back for him to cut my hair in the future! Thank you again, Shawn! read more

Recently got a low fade haircut here. The barber that was recommended did a good job. Molly was very nice and helpful in making sure the fade was done right. Service is good and friendly. A bit pricey but did a good job. read more

I'm new to the area but this was a no. $55 not to have a shampoo or blow dry?!?! You can't see mistakes in a hawk until you blow it out. I've had the same stylist for 20 years which spoiled me I guess because she'd have never let me walk out with a wet undone hawk. I feel cheated. I usually leave a hair appointment feeling awesome and I just left feeling gross. The cut is mediocre at best. It looks terrible and you can't know what the cut looks like without a blow dry! read more

Garrett is GREAT!! If you have a sensitive scalp or any nerves going into a hair appointment, Garrett is the perfect option because they take their time and are so gentle. Excellent communication and had a great time in general just chatting with them! 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Rudy's Barbershop - Fauxhawk/baby mullet by Garrett! - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Don't waste your time coming here, there's only two actual good hairstylist. The rest are not well trained. And if you try to get a refund they will make you go through a loop of talking to customer service, then the store and back to the customer service. I even drove back to the store to ask for a refund and that they did not give me one. 7 months of growing my hair out just for this hairstylist Tiffany. To ruin it within 20 minutes. 69 dollars for them to ruin my hair and my day. I am dissatisfied and unhappy. I've given this place too many chances, don't waste your time or money on this place. read more

I accidentally made an appointment here instead of my usual location in belltown. Thankfully, they were very understanding and refunded the cancellation fee. Although the entire cancellation fee and making appointments make it feel so corporate, I'm glad to see some humaneness coming from the managers of the Fauntleroy location. As for the haircut itself at Belltown, it's the best in the business! Vibe is great too! read more

Booked an appointment on their site, but after receiving the confirmation email, I got a call from Nicole saying she can't do it and canceled it 90 minutes before the appointment. The haircuts here are hit or miss, but I won't be going to this location anymore. read more

Let me begin this review by saying that I have been getting my hair cut at Rudy's on Fauntleroy for over a year now by Michelle, who I find to be fantastic. Unfortunately, they were unavailable for a last-minute haircut so I opted for the next available stylist. Simply put, my most recent experience at Rudy's was my first and last time sitting in Sam's chair. I asked for a 2 on the sides into a low fade and finger length trim on top. Instead I received a lopsided high fade similar to the Marine Corps style and my neck slashed. During the l appointment I felt something might have been wrong with my neck but Sam said nothing to hint anything was wrong the entire time (40 mins), despite my then-bloody neck. When I got home from the appointment, my partner pointed it out and I immediately called Rudy's- the receptionist told told me I'd be called as soon as the manager was in the next day. I waited the week to post this review without any word back. I in no mean intend to slam Rudy's in this review - I just would like people to know to be picky about who's cutting your hair at the Fauntleroy location. read more

Rudy's Barbershop - 15 minutes after my haircut on 8/28 - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Shawn has cut my hair twice now, and each time he's done a great job. I've gotten unsolicited compliments on my haircut by people on both occasions. He was on time and listened carefully to what kind of haircut I wanted. Very happy and will be back. read more

They had a booking that same day which was great. The space was bigger and open area was great. The guy Tre that cut my sons hair was kind and listened to how I explained the haircut my son wanted. He executed it perfectly. I'm not sure if it gets busy in this particular area in west Seattle but I appreciated that it wasn't busy and we didn't feeel rushed.it was a relaxed haircut for sure! read more

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Bottom line the stylist gave me what I asked for. I came in with a bob, i had cut the perimeter at home and I asked for them to finish blending it with my under cut. (I'm growing it out) My hair was styled, a blow out. With a cute fedora on. (Part if the whole outfit) I left with half my hair still wet and then the stylist got upset because I put my fedora back on. I have short hair, it doesn't touch my shoulders. She only cut the back, no layers. Just blending. She charged me for a long hair cut. Just kind of a bummer. Before and after photos are posted for reference read more

Rudy's Barbershop - Before and after. I left with half my hair still wet I have short hair. She only cut the back, no layers. charged me for a long hair cut. - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's consistently great. Friendly staff and very talented barbers. :) I love walking into the West Seattle (Fauntleroy) shop.

I really enjoy getting my hair cut at Rudy's in West Seattle. It is convenient, affordable, and they always do a good job! They do cuts for men, women, and children. They accept walk-ins, but I suggest that you schedule an appointment. You can either call or book online. Their website is really easy to use and you can usually get a same-day appointment. I highly recommend Meg. She has cut my hair several times now and I'm always happy with her work. Meg has tons of hair cutting experience and she is also really fun to talk to. I get a long hair cut, which is $45 for 45 minutes. It includes a consultation, shampoo, cut, and blow dry. They also offer color services, but I haven't tried that yet. This location is close to the West Seattle Bridge, so it is pretty easy to get to. I usually take the bus there, but they have a small parking lot in front and there is also free street parking nearby. I used to go to a more expensive salon downtown, but I am glad that I switched to Rudy's instead! read more

Rudy's Barbershop - Parking lot - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a very bad experience years ago, had to get my hair fixed by other barber, I decided to give them a try again after a few years..... guess what ....lesson learned. I understand that barber and hair stylist have to learn somehow, but for the price I paid I could've had 3 haircuts at Supercuts and get a better job. Blame goes to the management more than anything, seems like they just want to fill chairs and don't care about the service provided. Seems they don't test their people to see if they are to their standards, but I can se what is the standard is . read more

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Great Place for a Covid-era cut! After not having my haircut for 3 months, I was happy to see all of the safety precautions Rudy's takes to make sure everything is safe and sanitary. When you arrive, you wait outside, someone will come to you, take your temperature, and ask you a brief survey about your recent activity just to verify that you are healthy. Everything was freshly clean and sanitized. My barber was grabbing from a fresh set, covered by some clean towels, and anything used when to a separate area, also covered by towels. David did an awesome job! Very quick to get to what I wanted exactly. He was kind, friendly, and great overall. He gave me a great cut, listened to everything specific I had asked for. During the cut, he made great friendly conversation. He started with buzzers on the sides, went to back to shampoo, and then finished with scissors and detailing. The whole time, both he and I were wearing masks, even during the shampoo. He gave me clear instructions for when to remove one ear strap to go behind the ears, but still hold the mask in place. They had each person at least one barber station apart. Overall, great experience after delaying for a while. This place is worth the money, and is good value for the quality of barber you get. Thank you again, David. read more

Employee was rude and irrational. Not super professional and it cost his coworker an appointment. Management was equally obtuse. There's some great stylists here but their coworkers and management are restricting their income. Just stick to hair and you guys will be fine. Unfortunately I had to take my business elsewhere. Neither they or I will lose any sleep over it but I would caution people your money may be better spent elsewhere. Nice red herring. Kids aren't part of the risk population for covid. My review was based on your behavior not simply masks. It was unprofessional and your current attitude lacks accountability. Hence why I shifted from 3 stars to 1. Stylists here would benefit greatly shifting to a chair rental model and steer far away from current mismanagement. read more

Cannot say enough about Liv! I found her after seeing other glowing reviews and she absolutely lived up to them. What was not mentioned was how absurdly fun she is. She took her time really understanding what I was looking for, and touching base throughout to make sure we were on track. The end product was exactly what I was looking for. Will absolutely be coming back for Liv! read more

Rudy's on Fauntleroy in West Seattle has been my barber shop for years. Liv and Ashley are my goto stylists, with a special shout out for Tiffany for fixing a bad haircut I received from the other location Rudy's I visited due to scheduling difficulty. Expert and sharp, thank you! read more

Cami is terrific! And she can cut hair! I was so nervous, and she was able to pull off a look I've been wanting! I find her to be detailed, thorough, and good with the clippers and with the scissors! I appreciate the staff as they are all gorgeous and colorful! I have short hair, and growing out blond. Pic attached. Thank you Cami! I will be back! read more

Checked in for my 3:00 appt at 3:02 via text as instructed. After thinking they were running late (as is typical) I waited in my car and finally called at 3:30. I was told that I missed my appointment because the guy who checks in was at lunch and they didn't see my text. This seems like a major flaw in Rudy's system and protocols. If that is how they treat their clients appointments I won't be back. Was contacted by the manager who apologized for the issue and offered to schedule my next hair appointment at no cost. I appreciate the manager taking ownership of the issue. My hair cut was great. read more

I normally go to Rudy's up on Capitol Hill (15th Ave. East) as it's about a block from my office. I live here in W. Seattle and decided to get a haircut on my day off. My appointment was for noon, but I ended up arriving at 11 due to other arrangements changing. I was happy to hang out and maybe take a walk but the awesome front desk person got me in within about 2 minutes of my checking in. I had my hair cut by the friendly Anna. She was chatty and very quick while being thorough. I've been a Rudy's fan and went to the Ballard location for years, along with Silver Lake, Ca and the previously mentioned Capitol Hill spot. As someone who also works in a service industry job, it's great to make connections and share a fun experience! Thanks Rudy's, you never disappoint! read more

I had a great time with Alycen in West Seattle. I was going from Riggs' length in Lethal Weapon 2 to short (about 8 months worth of growth). I appreciate the time she spent at the beginning discussing how we should approach it. I'm really happy with the final look and she was fun to chat with throughout. Thanks Alycen! read more

Rudy's Barbershop - Look at all that old hair, it's like we disemboweled a bad wig. Thanks Alycen! - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place has great hours - 7 days a week. While it can be busy, you can always call in and get an appointment with someone if you have to have a haircut or beard trim. With any barber, shop around and find the specific stylist or barber (they have both) that will work best for you. If you do have a problem with a cut/trim/stylist, let counter staff know and they will fix it immediately. No questions. This location also is co-located with Realfine Coffee and you can have coffee and cookies while you wait. There is also a mini-Easy Street vinyl shop with great album selection that rotates. If you dislike tattoos and rockabilly stylists, this is not the place for you. read more

Meh. We've given up on this place. Rudy's just isn't what it used to be. We've given way too many "second" tries and continue to get poor quality cuts. Oh well. read more

I am an old man and a Seattlite and have gone to Rudy's for years including Capitol Hill, Bellevue and Ballard, and have always been satisfied with their service. I moved to West Seattle earlier this year, 1/2 block from the 42nd Ave SW Rudy's. I found you can't drop in any more so in early August I scheduled an appt on-line and when I arrivedI was told they didn't have me on their schedule. They found I was scheduled for the other West Seattle Rudy's and handled it well, rescheduling me. Last Thursday I scheduled an appointment and because of my last experience I was very careful to select the 42nd Ave SW Rudy's. I showed up 10 minutes ahead of time. No one was behind the desk (new policy; saving money and letting the stylists handle it) and I signed in as requested. When a stylist came out she said I didn't have an appt. On further looking she found I had been scheduled at a Rudy's in Portland, OR. I found her to be brusque to the point of being rude. She said this is our phone number implying that I had called the wrong number. I looked at my phone and showed her (or tried to) that that was the number I had called. She said, well you will have to wait until the next stylist is available (30 min) but she is a higher level stylist so your haircut will cost $67 (rather than the standard $45). What do you want to do. I didn't even get to what I was thinking: Let me get this straight; you f_____ up the scheduling so not only do I have to wait but I have to pay more for a hair cut? (Remember, I'm an old guy and my hair, what's left, is not that complicated to cut and I'm not that particular about it). So I said no, I'm leaving. She then called her manager so I stayed to hear the result of that. She was saying well he says that .... (implying she didn't believe me). Interestingly, the manager never asked to speak to me, but she reported that he said that this had happened before and it must have been a mistake with their call center and if I waited they would take 25% off the price of the haircut (turns out that was 25% off the $67 price, so near the normal price). My daughter was getting a big award at a ceremony the next day and I wanted to look presentable so I elected to take their offer. But no apology came with it. The stylist who cut my hair, Jo, was very professional, asked how short I wanted it and complied with that (that hadn't happened on my previous experience there), and that is why I am giving 2 stars instead of one. In the future I will be seeking out a different barber shop, even though this one is very convenient for me read more

Really bad. They randomly assigned me to a person who didn't listen to what I wanted. She couldn't even - even out my hair cut. Literally - worst cut in years. I'm kind of outraged to be honest. I really don't have complex hairstyle. read more

Most painful haircut I've ever received. Felt like the stylist was torturing me or personally mad at me. I mean I should have said something, but what should I have said, "stop being so rough?" It ended up not looking that good either. Never again. read more

Thank you, Tiffany, for giving me the best haircut EVER multiple times! And, for making me look good during my cancer diagnosis and treatment. I didn't realize how much a good haircut could make a difference in how I feel. Tiffany's talent, compassion and care will keep me coming back. Also, I am so grateful for Rudy's on Fauntleroy for taking such good care of my 93 year-old mom. She has not only received GREAT cuts from various barbers (most recently, Nicole, she loves Nicole!) but y'all continually make her feel welcome. You SEE her! Much gratitude. Keep up the great work! read more

Got my haircut for the first time here a few days ago and I am very happy with it! Jordan did a wonderful job giving my long hair a healthy trim and layers plus I got my full bangs back! The steps this barbershop is taking to be COVID friendly made me feel very comfortable. Everyone is spaced out and wearing masks, you wait outside for a text message confirmation to have you to enter a very clean and sanitary place. It was a great experience and I will definitely be coming back. :) read more

Actually, zero stars. I saw online that Bishop's in WS permanently closed, bummer. So I googled and saw that Rudy's website says "Walk in's welcome!". That's great, so I walked in this afternoon, nearly three hours before they close. The receptionist greets me and asks if I'm checking in. I respond with "I'm a walk in" and then I'm told they're all booked up for the day, but they could write me in for tomorrow. No that's not gonna work. I politely leave, and on the way home notice that the lights are on at Bishops! Sweet! So I park five blocks away and as I walk up, I notice a "Rudy's sign in their window too. Dang, but ok, let's check it out anyway. Nope, I get the same response from this location too. I work construction, and I never know when I'll be off work. Could be 2:45pm, could be 10:55pm, so appointments don't work for me at all. I definitely appreciate reading that a decent barbershop takes walk in's, and not surprisingly I DEFINITELY hate being lied to. So the bottom line is, if you need to walk in for a cut that's better than something you'd get at Great Clips, Rudy's is definitely NOT the spot to go! read more

I'm new to the area and I'm always hesitant to try new barbershops. I did some research, read the reviews for Rudy's and again, was hesitant but I really needed a haircut so I booked an appointment. I can honestly say that I'm really impressed and stoked about this haircut! Garrett was my barber and he did an amazing job! When I sat down in his chair, he had asked what I was thinking about and instead of giving him specifics of previous haircuts (guard numbers, lengths I usually cut, etc.,) I told him I wanted to try something different that still maintained the fade with the taper but also gave me room to style the top of my hair more. In hindsight I feel like I gave really ambiguous direction but Garrett heard what I was trying to communicate and executed it very well. I also appreciated that he was engaging and tried to have conversations (as opposed to just sitting there silently and awkwardly). This is by far, one of the best haircut experiences and I'm really happy about the haircut I walked out with! I know it's considered "pricey" and I can't speak to other barbers or peoples experiences but I feel like Garrett did such a great job that this haircut was worth the investment and I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

I booked a same-day bang trim with Nicole. When she suggested a style, it sounded good to me so I asked if she had time for a cut. I wound up with a great haircut to go with the bangs. Nicole was very friendly and took the time to show me how to use a diffuser, which I appreciate very much. Thanks! read more

I've been going to Rudy's off and on since the mid 1990s. It used to be a great value and the quality was fairly consistent. A short cut is roughly $40, which is reasonable if it's a decent cut. My most recent experiences have not been good. They rush, the buzzing around the ears and back are fine, but the work on top, blending, anything beyond the basics, it's a total crap shoot what you walk out with. I get a higher quality cut for less than $25 plus tip at random shops around White Center and Burien. I keep returning here out of habit and because it's close to where my son lives. I'll feel like an idiot if I go back there again after the last three mediocre experiences. What happened, Rudy? You used to be a Seattle staple. Now you're just another big company providing a lesser product at higher price. read more

RIP OFF CENTRAL!! I went in for a wash and trim - 2" off my hair, all around. Took less than 20 minutes but because my hair is long, they charged me $47?!?!?!!!! Excuse me, but that means my "stylist" is making almost $150 an hour with that BS. I sure don't make $150 an hour, and for that kind of money, I expect more than damp hair and no style. Forget coming back here. read more

First of all... cashier was wearing sunglasses when I came in. Secondly they say they accept walk in customers and I'm new to the neighborhood and she says they are all booked with three people on duty. Mind you one customer is in the chair and another one patiently waiting. So how are they all booked when there are two customers and three stylists available. This is poor customer service as she didn't even ask if I was willing to wait. I thought I'd give them a chance but not with the chance to even get a cut there. This place is wack!!! read more

It was really nice and Carried a comfortable vibe. Haircuts we're slightly pricey BUT they work with you if you don't know what you want so it's worth it. Very nice people. read more

This was my third time going to Rudy's and will be my last. The first time I was pleased. The second time...so-so. This time I should have saved myself $54 and just put a bowl around my head and cut it myself. I showed the stylist a picture (it was of me with my previous haircut from them) - explained that this is what I wanted. It wasn't a difficult cut and I am really not that picky. It started out okay...she said she didn't want to take off too much initially, which I appreciated. It went downhill from there...I think it was taking longer than she anticipated, she didn't offer to take anymore off and rushed me out the door. I had a poofball on my head, didn't have the cut I wanted, and I tipped (don't know what I was thinking there). I give two stars because the gal was actually pretty nice...I just think she didn't know what she was doing and was over her head. And she did say to come back if anything needed fixing. But nah, I made an appt with another salon to fix this mess. read more

It took me so long to grow the hair I wanted and poof within a couple of seconds it was gone I told the receptionist that I'm really picky with my hair and I usually get cut by a regular barber that was out for a couple weeks and they recommended me with someone that was the same skill level. They weren't. I'm so disappointed. read more

I've been going to Liv for a while now and she never disappoints. She is quick and does an amazing job helping you get a hair cut that best fits your face. Thanks Liv! read more

My mom and I are from Indiana and were visiting my son and son in law recently. Mom wanted a hair cut, and my son suggested Rudy's Barbershop. The staff was really friendly. Desiree, especially, was super nice and accommodating. Mom is deaf in one ear and wears a hearing aid in the other ear, which she took off the aid during the cut. Desiree took the time to talk with mom face-to-face because she learned mom can read lips. Mom was really happy with the cut and kept saying 'She (Desiree) was so nice'. Thank you! read more

Rudy's Barbershop - Mom and Desiree - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington