Giving two stars instead of one is generous here. I also gave a 20% tip on a job, which deserved…read morenone, because I'm not a cheapo or rude. My son had overly long hair at this point in the pandemic, and he needed to get it cut for a reason. I made the website appointment for the "high school" option of 30 minutes. This is a $45 appointment. When we arrived on time, I was not greeted with a smile or friendly greeting. When we got to the barber's chair, I showed the barber two photos of my son's natural hair, which is wavy and thick, and mentioned that that was his natural hair. He assured us he could cut it back to that length. Getting to the end of the appointment duration, I notice from the lobby that both barbers are there, and someone else is working on his hair now -- if you have seen this, you know it's not a good sign. I let the barbers know that we had to leave to make another appointment on time. Time passes. I call the other appointment to let them know we're late. I tell the barbers again that we need to go. One of them tells me he's finishing up. I notice that both barbers had tried to force my son's hair into a shape that is never going to hold due to the aforementioned naturally wavy and thick hair. Also, they cut his hair with layers so long in back that it looks more like a girl's layered bob after they had seen the pictures. At this point, the head barber should have asked us to come back another time to rectify the haircut. He didn't respect our time limit after the first communication. If a simple high school appointment is going to take longer, then the website scheduler should reflect that and say 45 min-1 hour. I've taken kid to almost every barber in town now, and *nobody* has ever needed more than half an hour. Lack of communication and unfriendliness are unwise in any business setting where one is trying to increase local clientele from existing businesses in town.

My girlfriend kindly gave me a gift certificate with more than enough for a hair cut and beard…read moretrim. I was looking forward to this as I've never had my beard professionally trimmed. I was surprised when I got there that the 'back' area, where the pool table is, was being worked on. Part of experience is the atmosphere which was lacking at the time. It wasn't the finished space as shown in the pictures. Next is what will make me never support this business in the future. Below is how they advertise their $52 hair cut service which is what I paid for. "Once determining the best hair design for you we'll shear, shampoo and style your hair also address any excess hairs your ears, eyebrows and nose might have." What I expect and anyone should expect is to get what is paid for. I don't have any excess ear and nose hair so that wasn't an issue. What was an issue is my hair was not shampooed. Nor were my eyebrows trimmed. Every barber and stylist I've gone to before will shampoo at least once and trim your eyebrows. And since they advertise that as part of their service I expected no less. Also, he didn't even trim the hair on the back of my neck. When I've left a other barbers or stylists in the past they made sure I looked my best. When I left Swarthy's I was not presentable and needed a shower. The one star is for the moisture treatment which did help the dry ends. If the owner is reading you may ask "Why did you give me the remaining balance of the gift card to me as a tip." I did that because I know I will never spend another penny at your business and it may help pay for a working sink and some shampoo if the $97 already spent isn't enough. If my criticism seems unreasonable please feel free to reply. Thank you.

Square Deal Barbershop continues to be my go-to spot for beard maintenance. I've been a loyal…read morecustomer for years, and you'll always find me in Ronny's chair. The rest of the team is great too, but once you find your barber, you stick with them. I usually drop in every 3-4 weeks for a cleanup, and booking an appointment is always simple. You can schedule directly through their app (my preferred method) or by calling the shop. The atmosphere is top-notch -- good music, friendly banter, a clean setup, and even drinks available while you wait. It's a modern barbershop with an old-school sense of community, which is why I keep coming back.

My barber is Diane, she's great! Always welcoming and helpful. She wants to make sure that you get…read morethe cut you want, barbershop is nice and small has a patio to relax in. The other barbers around her are inviting.

I was looking around my area to find a new barber and I think found a favorite. Nami was able to…read morecut my hair so well with my vague instructions. Simple, but low maintenance. I feel like simple haircuts are the hardest to do well but she knocked it out of park. Will come back again and definitely recommend.

Both of my sons absolutely love Ken! He's the only hairstylist they truly trust with their hair…read more They always leave his chair feeling confident and loving their new look. Ken just knows exactly what works for them every single time. The salon is always spotless, clean, and well-maintained. Everything feels fresh, organized, and hygienic, which makes the whole experience even more comfortable and enjoyable.

My 2 boys needed haircuts so I took them to tryout the MVP treatment. They loved the experience!…read moreThey were pleasantly surprised by the hair wash and hot towel afterwards. Jie and Brianne were great stylists. They are the true MVP!

I can't say enough good things about Stefanie! She greets you with a welcoming, friendly attitude…read moreand is easy to talk to throughout the entire haircut, making it feel effortless and enjoyable. You can really tell how much care and pride she puts into her work. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and my haircut always turns out sharp and precise. Highly recommend booking with her!

Best salon in Pasadena, hands down! A luxury feel with excellent skilled barbers and technicians…read more Mikey is my go to here. He explains what he does and like me, you'll actually learn more about what your hair may need on top of a great cut! It also just feels like a nice place to go and experience.

A fantastic location that had become my go to spot for haircuts. Sofia is amazing! She's…read moreknowledgeable, attentive, skilled, and a good conversationalist. Always enjoy my time there whether it consists of waiting for my appointment with a good conversation, a cold drink, and exploring their styling options and products. Additionally, I have been happy with every cut I've received there whether it was my semi-annual clean ups or a more wild idea like my summer mullet. All in all, super happy and would recommend anyone in the Pasadena area to check them out!

I was happy with Andrew's hair cut. But I had to wait for…read morehim to come back few times and him messing up my schedule. Once is a mistake but happened very frequently with me. No bueno

Great staff, and great quality haircuts. Love their dodgers wall…read more Always look forward to making an appointment with them.

First time visiting and Ara did not disappoint! He is great at what he does and overall did an…read moreamazing job making my hair look stylish and appropriate for my face shape. Highly recommend paying him a visit if you ever find yourself in Pasadena!

5 years with Ara. Still my guy! No one is better at cutting hair. Very nice man. Always leave…read morefeeling better. As he says, "new man on the town"

Booked a haircut appointment about a week in advance for Leo…read more I asked for a layered haircut with some side curtain bangs and asked for his advice on if wispy bangs would suit my face. He really nailed the layered haircut and gave me good advice. (It's helpful but not necessary to know Chinese before coming here. I just showed lots of reference photos to describe which parts I liked and wanted to my hair style.) My hair was super long and flat before but I actually love the layers and curtain bangs now. I think this cut was super worth and cost $70 for the cut and blowout. I'll definitely be coming back!

Another wonderful experience with Leo. I paid $70 for a haircut which includes wash, blow dry and…read morestyling. My hair feels lighter and soft after Leo applied some hair serum. Even though I came in with some ideas, Leo provided his expertise and insight to combine my ideas and his styling that would suit my facial and hair composition better. They were really kind and helpful. I was in and out within an hour. Love coming here