love the place....the guys.. Aaron and Jesse,the music....the haircut...the everything....first time visiting...will be back forever and ever!!!! honest....david E read more

Jesse has been my barber for decades, ever since he moved into the Palms Barber Shop. He provides outstanding service and knows how to cut hair. read more

Go see Aaron for a great guys haircut! The only issue is he's busy, so same day cuts are hit and miss.

Aaron has been my barber for over 15 years. That should say it all! A very skilled barber and just a really nice person. read more

Jesse cut my hair very well, plus he's a nice guy and easy to talk with. Casual atmosphere reminds me of when I got my haircut as a kid (all good!). read more

If you're looking for a cool old school classic barber, this is it. Friendly, chill, great prices they really care about taking care of you (your kids, abuelita, everyone.) Jesse is the best. read more

Walked in and put my name on the list. Went and had lunch came back and the owner Jesse cut my hair. Amazing haircut and amazing person! I highly recommend this barbershop. read more

Very positive experience. Really pleasant and clean shop and an exceptional haircut for a reasonable price.

The Palms is a lot of what a mens and boys barbershop should be. They cut hair the way men want it and know how to do styles that have been around in Southern California for decades. Short hair, lots of crewcuts, a high emphais on functionality along with the fact that Jesse in particular (Senior man) does it all old school. Immaculate grooming and he will advise what he thinks looks best on you. Will trim moustaches and beards, be prepared to go short. In a few days you will be the most masculine, well groomed man ever. Other guys are younger and hopefully following his lead. There are other "versions" of this type of shop in town, some not as clean but all have the theme. A place for gentlemen of all ages to gather and hopefully introduce their sons to tradtional short mens' haircuts. They can do all kinds but that's what you come here for. read more

The barbers are very friendly. Great hair cut. Very fair price. I've had my hair cut several times. Definitely recommend. Thanks Jessey! read more

I always have such a great experience every time I go to The Palms barbershop! Aside from getting a great cut, there is always a nice discussion going on in the shop. Aaron has been cutting my hair perfectly for years. Jesse has cut my hair fantastically the few times that Aaron couldn't. Fernando is always sculpting somebody's hair as well. They have a chessboard if you come in early, toys for the kids and a ball game on the tv... Always a good vibe here, highly recommend read more

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I've had two haircuts, by Jesse. Both have been quick and what I asked for. Nice guy. Highly recommend this shop.

Walk-in welcomed. Great service from Fernando! Nice cut and conversation. Clean shop.

This place is truly a Santa Barbara icon. I'm tempted to go back just to hang out with the owner Jesse. Fernando cut my hair and did an amazing job. read more

Best hair cut in Santa Barbara. Great price. Nice people. Go to this place. I got my cut from Jesse. read more

Fernando has been cutting my hair for about 8 months now. He is consistent in the way he cuts it and takes feedback well.

They were awesome! Got me in super quick even tho I didn't have an appointment. The owner is super nice and gave me a great cut! I'd recommend for sure!! read more

The Palms continues to be a top-notch, super-reliable barber shop. The addition of Aaron Bradshaw of the legendary Family Barbers has now joined forces at The Palms with the retirement of his wonderful mom and dad. Aaron gives very careful attention to his haircuts and I have always gotten just what I've been looking for. Also, if you're not quite young enough to pull off an extreme fade, Aaron has a range of updated traditional looks. The whole atmosphere is great - lots of fresh air in the shop with open doors on both ends of the shop. Fernando and Jesse (who owns it) complete the dynamo trifecta that is The Palms... can't go wrong. read more

I was getting married in SB coming from LA and needed an emergency beard cut. Jesse squeezed me in and cleaned me up nicely for my wedding. Definitely recommend this place! Cool people and great vibe. read more

I have been loyal to the Palms for..... 5 years? More or less. Alex, Erin, & Jessie have all cut my hair and they all do a fantastic job. Very happy to see that they have established themselves as one of the top shops in town! Keep up the good work! read more

Erin and Alex do it proper! They are knowledgable in all the classic techniques and are on top of the trends too!i've gotten cuts and shaves always nice ! They also have great hair products and recommend them for your style!! I recommend them With confidence Big up read more

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Great haircut and nice people! Highly recommend! They were kind enough to fit me in when I did not have appointment.

A great local neighborhood barbershop that has been around for a little while. Good vibes and for a recommendation Fernando puts a lot of care into the service he provides. read more

I just started going to this location after my barber closed down. Aaron cuts my hair and does a great job. Follows directions well.

I usually go to Jessie, he is an awesome barber and a really personable and thoughtful guy. Today I got my haircut from Fernando who did a great job! The reason I'm writing this review however is not due solely to his considerable expertise as a barber. I'm writing this review because this dude made my damn day! I was reading a book about spirituality, he took notice and we ended up having a very deep conversation about life, love and death. He then proceeded to give me another spiritual book that touched his life that he hoped would touch mine as it did his. Made my day love that sh*t baby! read more

I love the Palms Barbar Shop, especially going with Fernando! He is great. I really recommend the Palms the owner is incredibly nice.

I'm a 61 yr old European American that doesn't have any tats, and white collar job. I needed a haircut in a pinch for a customer meeting the next day. Went to palms, and very happy with results. Will go back- the barbers at Palm were good to me, at least on this 1st visit. read more

If you want the best haircut in town, this is the place for you! I started getting haircuts from Alex during my time as a UCSB student in 2016 and returned recently to visit. I can only say positive things about him and The Palms as a whole. He is very precise with all of his haircuts and the attention to detail he implements in his technique is unparalleled. He's also very knowledgeable with different hairstyles and hair products which is a huge plus. If he's all booked up, Erin and Jesse are just as great! I can say this with full confidence because the people who leave their chairs look just as happy as I do when I leave. Make sure to call a few days in advance to secure a spot! read more

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This is the best barber shop I've ever been to, and I've lived in multiple cities around the U.S. I've been getting my hair cut here regularly for two years now, and I have had a perfect cut every time. This place is so good that my brother was once visiting and got his hair cut, then the next time he came into town one of the places he wanted to visit was The Palms to get his hair cut again! When I come in I always get my hair cut by Alex, but Erin and the others also seem to always have happy customers. The only bad thing I can say about this place is that it's often completely booked up so make sure to plan a day or so in advance to get your hair cut! Also, Alex always would expertly trim my long beard and give me great advice about maintenance. Now I have a short beard and he does just as good of a job trimming it. read more

Tried the classic men cut and it was a worst experience.I showed the photo to Alex that what kind of style I preferred(classic all back). He nearly cut off all of my hair. Now I have to wait my hair growing back. I have to wear cap everyday, because of the ugly cutting. I have no idea why so many 5 stars comments. It's not trustable.The service is ok, but not necessary. Don't recommend ! Don't go ! read more

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Best barber shop in Santa Barbara, maybe best in California! Update: I just was offered a great job at a movie studio in L.A. When I asked them what the deciding factor was, I was told: "It was your hair cut". Thanks and kudos to Palm for getting me this terrific job! --Seth read more

Been coming here for years and would highly recommend. Fernando is the best in the business and his attention to detail is what separates him from all other barbers I've been with. He's been cutting my hair for years and I wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

Great barbershop! This is the fourth time that I've gone to Erin to get my hair cut and she always does a phenomenal job! I've never had someone who confidently cut my hair short. She not only did what I requested (a short haircut), but added her own touch (giving me advice on sideburns that ended up looking great and really complementing the haircut). She is someone whom I would fully trust in giving me hair advice. This is by far the best haircut that I've received! I know that, for some, this may not be important, but the atmosphere here is really great, too. Everyone is really low-key and laid-back; it makes you feel really relaxed. Although they haven't cut my hair, Alex and Jesse both seem like really chill guys who are both experts at their craft. I honestly won't bother going anywhere else for a haircut after this; there's absolutely no reason for me to! read more

Came here after yelping barber shops in SB. I went to Great Clips for the past 2-3 haircuts, mainly because of the coupons we got. I liked them -- but you know, I was getting what I was paying for. I saw that the really high rated barbershops were charging like 30+ bucks for their haircuts. I'm not THAT committed to looking good and rocking "hella good hair" as a female country turned pop singer sings ... or "raps." Uh.. not that I listen to her music... but that's besides the point. Decided to try Palms. $23 was just about how much I wanted to pay for a haircut. Alex cut my hair. And I had a great time. I've been to other barbershops here and there in SB, but Palms has been, hands down, my favorite experience. On top of that, my haircut was wife approved. She really liked it. Usually, she'll point out things here and there that the cutter missed in previous haircuts. But Alex's haircut was her favorite for me too. When my hair gets shaggy and unbearable and way overdue for a cut, I look forward to having Alex cut my hair again. read more

If you're looking for a great barber, then look no further than the Palms! Erin absolutely killed my cuts and honestly changed my life. Before then, I was getting Salon cuts or Supercuts, and I was never quite satisfied. I loved how Erin would leave it, and it definitely set the standard for how I wanted to wear my hair. I also got cut by Jesse and Alex, and they both did excellent jobs as well. I would recommend this place to anybody in the Santa Barbara area looking for a cut that will leave you beyond satisfied! read more

This is an addendum to my previous not-totally-good review on this place, where I had a GREAT haircut and a quite unsuccessful shave. After I posted it, Alex contacted me immediately, he apologized and offered to reimburse me the whole bill. I told him that the haircut was VERY good and I didn't want any money back for that, but yes I accepted his offer to give me back the money for the (expensive!) shave. This really speaks HIGHLY of this business. We all make mistakes, perhaps my thick beard caught him "by surprise", I don't know what exactly happened and I am sure I must have been the exception to the rule, but in any case what he did made me totally appreciate te place! read more

Great barber shop! Highly recommended, I've been getting my haircut there since 2008. I go about every two weeks, I feel like most places that cut my hair don't listen and cut it all off. I have not experienced this here, they also have a great selection of different pomades. read more

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Erin cut my hair. I showed her a picture of a previous haircut that I liked a lot and she replicated well. Very good cut and great value at $25 + tip. I'll definitely be going back every 3 weeks. read more

Had a very great experience with Erin. I needed a last minute cut on Christmas Eve. My usual barber was not available so I looked on yelp for the best reviews. They were able to get me in. Erin was my barber & she did an amazing job! I'm pretty particular about the look of my hair and she did very clean and detailed work. read more

Super Classy, Super Happy. Great Cut, open when I needed em' on a Saturday evening. World-Class Work. read more