Absolutely the BEST possible value for service. Expedient, extremely kind, and absolutely professional. I won't be going to any overpriced salon again ever. This is not a bells and whistles shop-- it's a get it done fast and adroitly. I'm elated to have found this place! Hidden gem vibes. IYKYK (and now I do too!) read more

First time here and excellent hair cut 9d adult or kid d best deal in town Customers just keep coming and packed ! read more

Such a wonderful barber! Always asks about my family and gives a great cut! Gotta say, she doesn't charge enough - hasn't raised her price in YEARS. It's like going to Costco for a hot dog - incredible value and quality you can count on! read more

The reviews were 100% correct! I based my visit on reviews and was VERY happy! This lady said she has been here 19 years and it shows. She knew 9 out of 10 customers who walked in the door! She greets every person who comes in and is very friendly to everyone! She actually LISTENS to what you want, and confirms it with pictures on the wall. And every customer gets a free neck message before they get up from the chair! This is my new favorite barber after mine retired. First visit I had to wait an hour but was worth the wait. I would only suggest she gets a TV for those who don't want to listen to country music on her radio. This will be my barber for life! Only charges $9 but she knows 99% of customers will tip her since she's so good. She even uses a straight razor to trim your neck! Barbers don't get any better than this! read more

Great haircut, amid long line of present and former customers waiting to be shorn. High value, too!! stan read more

This is the spot for a men's cut. Excellent service, quick. Was third in the queue and still got out in an under hour.

Thao is personable and provided a wonderful experience. She also kicked me some straight wisdom as well. She has been in business for 20 years, survived Covid and we'll respected by her clients and neighborhood. She faded me up like a G. I can't wait to go back again! read more

Best place to get a men's haircut. I was happy with my haircut and it was pleasantly only $9!! Place was busy with walk-ins who were all happy to wait for their turn. My son and I will definitely return! read more

Very nice lady who is fast and talented. This place is a first come first serve, you will have to wait if other people are ahead from you! She was super friendly and had great things to say, she cut my hair perfectly and I was super happy! Thanks Thao you are now my go to hair stylist after going back and forth to Seattle for 6 yrs just to get my hair done! read more

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I wish I had known of this place 15 years ago! This lady is AMAZING!!! And I'm still in disbelief she only charged me $9 for my son's lineup! Even though I've always felt barbers charge too much for a lineup, because my son gets the top braided and just needs the back & sides lined up, but most barbers still charge the same as they do for an entire head. She does AMAZING - INCREDIBLY fast work! I thought I misheard her telling the people before us how much. But nope, she has great prices! We walked in at 5:20, I was worried I wouldn't be able to get his hair lined up before his 1st day of school. She was finishing up one boys hair, he had straight blonde hair, then there was a 2nd boy who had thick black hair, the 3rd person was a teenage girl who got I'd say 4 inches cut off, was super cute, and then an adult male before my son. Everyone of them walked out looking fresh. My son got a line up, and looks great. She did all 5 people in less than an hour! I used to sit for hours in barber shops, sometimes even when I had an appointment. And most of the time it was only 1-2 people ahead of us. So I'm telling you, give her a try! You will save a ton of money & time. And, my son usually has burns/scrapes from the clippers, he has none! It's cash only, so if I was to make a complaint, it would be the $3.50 fee at the 7-11 cash machine near by, so bring cash. But I can't even complain about that because she only charged $9!! read more

Thao's is my go to barber. It's a small one person shop. Nothing fancy, but aways a good haircut. Her prices are low. Always friendly and welcoming! read more

Thao, she is great! Clean store, quick delivery and it will do the job! Plenty of parking, reliable schedule, a little busy here and there!

Literally my go to barbershop when I'm in Tacoma, Thao is very nice and the only problem is that it is usually very busy and popular, sometimes you have to wait about 30 minutes because of how popular it is. It is definitely worth the wait though, the price is also very affordable. I got a pretty nice haircut in Seattle for about $25 but in Tacoma it's way cheaper. I will be back here a lot for sure read more

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Where else can we go for an affordable yet cool haircut? Thao's the place for my boys. She's been their go-to for quite awhile now. They're always happy with their after-look! read more

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

Extremely quick, but amazingly precise. This August will be her 15th year open, going on 20+ years of experience. It absolutely shows. Thao is incredibly nice, has such a warm demeanor, and enjoys conversation. Such a fair priced haircut, probably the best priced haircut in the area. This place is a MUST-GO. Trust, the store front is small but Thao does absolutely everything you need with it, and does not leave you wishing for more, but completely satisfied. read more

Where do I start? I've been coming here for the last 13 years of my life and she truly doesn't miss a beat. Like the ppl say come early for a short time on the haircut, have cash, and know she's is the kindest lady ever. Always cuts my hair how I want it even when she doesn't have the best experience at the specific style. Hands down cheap, affordable, great experience, and sometimes worth the wait. read more

Owner is so sweet, she is very fast and does a really great job for a VERY affordable price! 110% recommended

I have grown to really enjoy coming to see Thao for a hair cut. She is a very talented barber who takes good care of everyone. Some times there is about 3-4 guys waiting their turn but it goes pretty fast. She is a kind soul who works very hard. I have been a client for many years. read more

This wonderful little lady can cut hair. I watched her cut hair for three young men and I new before I even sat down in her chair that I had found the person who cuts my hair from now on. Been in the same place for twelve years and only eight dollars( not including tip )for a cut. To watch her cut hair while you wait is all the entertainment you need. No reading material needed, although provided. read more

Poor haircut: she didn't know how to do a medium fade and I had to go to another barber to fix her chop job. Terrible haircut. NOTE: she does not clean her tools between each client. Hygiene failure and health hazard. Poor sanitary conditions of tools lead to serious scalp irritation and reaction. Avoid at all costs read more

Great experience! My 5 year old son and I both got a haircut from Thao. She is kind and funny. We were visiting Seattle-Tacoma from Ohio and needed a haircut and Thao's shop was perfect. Her prices are great and her haircut was quality. I am so glad I found Thao's on Yelp and would definitely recommend it for father's and son's. read more

Thao is the best! She can have a room full of customers and work through effortlessly. Talented, fast, and a great sense of humor. I really feel that she is the best barber I've ever experienced. Highly recommended! read more

This is the only place that can cut my sons hair great every time! She is friendly, skilled and always does a great job. It is worth the wait! Bring cash! No cc accepted. If you need to wait grab a drink or a snack at 7-11 next door. read more

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Best Barber shop in Tacoma! Thao does a great job, and the prices are reasonable. I go here on my lunch break and am always back to the office on time. She's fast and friendly! read more

Thao is a great barber and person. Very decent price for good haircuts. Recommended.

Only one barber, but she is good and very fast. Come early for a shorter wait. Not a particularly fancy place, but there is ample seating and magazines to read. read more

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Needed a haircut that was in regulation. Most places around the area were charging a lot and were by appointment only. Had a great experience here and it will be my go to barbershop when I visit home. Also she was very friendly, made my morning! read more

The best Barber in Tacoma. We have been going to Thao's for almost 9 years she is part of the family always willing to go the extra mile if you need a cut. read more

Love her. She's an angel and she is quick and does a great. Such a great price we will definitely be going back!

Dude was wrong about the carelessness! True she is very busy isn't that a sign of a good barber? I've been coming here for years police, construction workers,retired we are all welcome. One woman 9 hours 6days a week what a woman! Instead of doubting the hair cut learn to speak up she can do any type of hair! Come early or prepare to wait! She will take care of those nose hairs, ear hair I've even here dress up and old guys eye brows a $7 hair cut doesn't get any better. read more

I've been in Tacoma for about 10 months now and I've been to a few different barbershops in that time. Before this my home was in California and I'd been going to the same barbers for 15-16 years. I think I finally found a place I will definitely be returning to. I walked in on a tuesday morning and there was one guy getting his hair cut and two guys waiting. As I sat down two other people came in together, another guy came in a bit after and then two other guys as the time went on. To be that busy on a tuesday morning, you must be doing something right. It could be the great $7 price point or the fact that she does give a pretty awesome cut. I can't wait to go back. That massage was excellent too. UPDATE (9/19/14): It has now been over 2 years since I started coming to Thao's and I am still extremely happy. Just got back from her shop and even though there were 3 people ahead of me I didn't have to wait that long. Great place. read more

Great place for a cheap hair cut this is very nice a lot better the great clips been coming here for two years

I come over here once in awhile the owner is friendly and gives a good haircut. I wouldn't bother going in on her busy days because she rushes your haircut just so she can keep up with customers. Since the last one I had didn't go as expected. But go here on her slow days. read more

i expected something a lot better. She was very nice and very busy so it may be why she was so fast and careless. I kept cringing throughout the haircut because she kept pulling my hair with the trimmers. The price for the haircut really is cheap 7 bucks, but still. (Accepts cash only) read more

Thao does a great job on hair,does what you ask,and is incredibly nice and friendly. If you want a nice haircut for cheap this is the place to go. Most days the barber shop is busy. But, if you come in right before closing you'll be in and out in no time. I visit this place on a monthly basis. If you visit while it is busy, there is a lot of magazines to read. The reason I demoted this rating to a 4 is because the barber shop is messy at times and has a strange smell. In conclusion, if your a guy with short hair, and you need a quick and cheap haircut, this is the place for you. read more

5 star all the way! Great cut for a great price. I like the straight razor finishing touch, shoulder massage, and more importantly she is a great person. Yes busy at times but worth it. For the price i can go every 2-3 weeks for a cut. read more

I have been getting my haircut here for 4 years. Nothing fancy, just a great cut and a neck massage at the end. She always has a waiting line. Went today and discovered she is closed, boarded up and the shop is gutted. Anyone know if she went out of business? There was no sign. read more

No way!! I went there with my wife so we both can get a trim. When she was done with me, in five minutes, she was asked to trim my wifes long long hair. When the barber was done, it looked like she grabbed my wifes hair and hacked off over 12 inches of length. The lady stated my wifes hair was really bad and that much needed to come off. We both asked for her to return the hair. The barber said she tossed it away. My wife said, its worth 300$ on Hairsellon.com and we want it back. She started to ignore us. She is cash only, does not give receipts, and her hair tools are never washed or cleaned before use on others. We did not notice that till we went there the next day and tried to resolve this issue. We are going to take her to small claims. read more

So I've been going to another Barber for almost a year, He does a decent job, most haircuts are good, but he'll jack it up if hes having an off day. I also wasn't cool with spending 20 bucks (including tip) every couple of weeks for a haircut that will either be on point or messed up. So I looked on Yelp and saw that Thao's was only 5 minutes away versus the 15 minutes drive I would make to my usual barber, plus this place only charges $8 (not including tip!) Nearly half of what I usually pay for a cut. I drive to the place and walk in and there are 3 guys ahead of me. No big deal, I have time considering I just got off work. Waited about a half hour before it was my turn. Told her what I wanted, she started cutting and let me tell you, the way she was cutting scared me. My last Barber's cutting felt very precise and graceful, even if my hair didn't look like it afterwards haha. Thao on the other hand was a little more rougher than what I'm used to, plus it felt like she was taking off wayyy more hair off than I asked her to, I thought I was going to be near bald afterwards. She finished up and she began to go after the mirror, I was bracing myself for the worst until I saw what she had done. My hair looked sexy af.. legit I'm not exaggerating. It had never looked that good with my last barber, that's for sure. I was so ecstatic with the cut that I tipped her well and told her she has earned a loyal customer today. Her cutting style is raw. It may seem rough and feel like she's rushing it, but you have nothing to worry about, the end product is definitely worth it. Plus you can't go wrong with the quick back massage! read more

great place to get a trim best shop in tacoma been going there 10 years and never have i been disappointed love this place hope you all get the chance to go and try it out read more