I've been here twice now, and I honestly feel blessed to have found Vaan. She clearly has a natural…read moreeye for what she does, but you can also see the level of work, precision, and experience behind it. That kind of consistency doesn't happen without real dedication. She just gets it her attention to detail and ability to understand exactly what you want without you having to over-explain is rare. Beyond her skill, there's something about her presence that makes you feel comfortable right away. You don't feel like just another appointment you feel genuinely welcomed. Megan was just as great. She's incredibly easy to talk to, very attentive, and really in tune with you throughout the whole process. She keeps everything flowing smoothly and makes the experience feel relaxed from start to finish. Together, they create an environment that's warm, welcoming, and hard to come by. Vaan's work truly speaks for itself it's easy to see why she's where she is.

No one comes close to Moni. She is my ride or die. She is my hair's everything…read more She cares SO MUCH and always makes me feel great! She has no equal. HANDS. DOWN. My first cut with her was the day before I proposed to my boyfriend at the time. It was a huge risk going with a new person but Moni gave me the best haircut and styling OF. MY. LIFE! I haven't gone to anyone else since. Now I'm about to celebrate my 40th out of town and she made me look amazing! Moni!! I also love how friendly and welcoming the staff is! They create a warm, professional atmosphere that is the icing on a perfect cake. Thank you Moni and PRESS!

I really wanted this to be the place but it was far from it. My hair was just ok. Blending on the…read moresides was awful. She shortened the front of my hair too much so the front was shorter than the rest. Unfortunately this did not work out for me. Luckily today I found a hair lady that cut my hair very well and fixed the issues with the uneven blending and uneven hair altogether. I spent $70 on a cut that was not very good at all. After 2 weeks my hair looked even worse. Usually if it is a good cut, about this time it shows it's a good cut. Oh well. It is what it is. PS do not contact me over this - I did not like the cut, it was uneven and not done well. thx! - Response Also I did not micromanage anything, she asked questions, I answered them. No contradictions to anything, this is a fabrication. Not sure what I could contradict? I asked for this and that and let her cut away. We talked, we didn't talk, typical haircut stuff folks. I just felt it was not a good one that is all. I even texted her asking her to fix it. Her response was "Yes I can fix it if there's some sort of mistake. Can you tell me what's wrong?" I told her, "Blending on one side is not great and longer. It's Ok for now. I will live with it until next cut." Never heard back. Not a sorry, not a hey come in anyway, I will fix it. Nada! I opted to leave it alone and move on. I guess she only wants 5 stars every time. Unfortunately I can say without a doubt this cut was not great, my wife even commented it was not. One side was not blended well at all, there was a clear line down the side of my head, front was cut too short compared to the rest. What can I say other than I was not happy with it. That has nothing to do with me allegedly micromanaging her, she was quite assertive in what she thought I should do with my hair. She thought I should push my hair forward which is not how I wear it. She cut it. All I asked for was an even cut, simple level 3 clipping on sides and back blending up nicely. That's it. Nothing else was involved. Dani's response is not accurate at all and is more of a response for passing blame which is much easier.

Excellent vibe and great cuts always. Dani is the real deal and has been cutting my hair for over a…read moreyear now. Consistency is hard to find but here I'm always thrilled. My fiance always compliments how great I look after Dani's cuts too. Great value. I recommend this spot to friends all the time but book ahead she's popular. Trusting her with my wedding day haircut.

Kinda a guy review, but I hope everyone reads and has similar thoughts and feelings. So this…read morehaircut thing started yesterday when I went to my normal barber because it's a good cut at an ok price. I know I get cheap sometimes, and this was one. So I walk in and there is a line of 6 people waiting on four full chairs. No thx! Go to option 2 in Encinitas. 2 chairs, 4 people waiting.... No. Like WAY no! So I call Kris at South Carlsbad Barbers and thought to myself "you get what you pay for.. " I made an appointment for 3pm in a beautiful building with other stylist types and nail salons. All very clean and professional. Need a code to get in. She meets me and gives me exactly the cut I wanted and needed. No waiting, no screaming (Encinitas...) and yes it's a bit more but I learned a valuable lesson that my time is worth more than hoping I get a chair for less. End of story. Happy haircut, happy life!

Just had my cut with Kris at South Carlsbad Barber and she's incredible. She gave me a sharp,…read moreprofessional cut that already looks like it's going to hold its shape well beyond the usual two-week slump. She's also extremely nice, easy to talk to, and makes the whole experience comfortable. If you want a quality cut that lasts and someone who really knows what they're doing, Kris is the one to see.

This is a good place in La Costa for kids and mens fade. The prices are reasonable and it's easy to…read morebook your appointment online. Nice atmosphere and good customer service.

I've been to VS Barber Shop Carlsbad twice now, and both times the vibe felt off. Today I got a…read morehaircut from Britney, and unfortunately it felt like she really didn't want to be there. During the haircut she was a bit rough and it actually hurt my head at times. Overall, not the experience I was hoping for, and I'll probably consider finding another place for future haircuts.

Bao is the greatest! She gave me an incredible haircut for a very reasonable price. I recommend…read morethis business very much!!

My first time going to a V's Barbershop and I would not recommend this place. First of all it is…read moreextremely expensive for a "barber shop" at $35 for a men's haircut and the experience does not live up to the price. My haircut was nothing special and will of course vary depending on which stylist you get. But I didn't get many questions about what I wanted nor was I shown how the back looked with a mirror at the end. I felt like the gentleman was just doing his own thing and indeed as it turned out I didn't even get the cut I wanted. The abbreviated hot towel experience consisted of the towel getting placed on my hair - isn't it supposed to go on your face? The stylist's counters are also kind of messy and dirty - a bad look. I was expecting a much better experience for the price and was disappointed.

This review is not for the haircut (I go to Alicia and she always does a great job) but for the…read morebooking process. I made an appointment a 6:00 PM appointment for yesterday, to see Alicia before she leaves on a trip. I went through the website, chose my time, selected my stylist, doubled checked everything, and hit confirm/send/whatever button finalizes the transaction. An email confirming this arrived soon after. I put it in my calendar. All done, right? Apparently not. After driving 30 min to get here I was informed I did not have an appointment. I explained exactly what I did and was then gobsmacked to hear that after I book an appointment online the email I got has a code in it that I then need to enter online in order to REALLY confirm the time slot. Then, after that's done you apparently get 2 more confirmations before your appointment. You'd think this is scheduling surgery or something. This has got to be the most inane, idiotic approach to scheduling I have ever seen. Everywhere else on the planet, when you hit CONFIRM, that's that. You're in. Why am I, the customer, who made an appointment, being asked to do so much work just to keep it? But what if I don't show up, you're asking? H&N has my CC on file, so if the policy is you get charged if you don't show up, and I've acknowledged that somewhere on their site or by simply booking the appt, then that's on ME. Luckily, Alicia was able to get me in after first agreeing the stay late, but then her last appt canceled so I got in sooner. But if I had driven all that way just to be told my appt I definitely booked wasn't going to happen for a WEEK... this review would've had a harsher tone. I'm not jumping through a series of hoops to keep an appt I made and if that's going to be the policy here in perpetuity then I'll spend my money elsewhere.

I've been a member here since February 2023 [and with H&N since 2022] and was locked in at $80/mo…read moreand told I was "grandfathered in". That's why I stayed with them even when other locations had lower rates or the same rate. It had worked for me... until this week. I checked my bank statement yesterday and saw a $96 charge. That's a 20% hike with zero warning - no email, no text, & nothing in the app. I searched every folder in my archived inbox (I keep everything) and found nothing from this location. When I texted the shop, they said "We emailed you in May." If they did, it never got to me. I haven't even been able to get a service here since Dec 16th 2024 because appointments are impossible to find due to my schedule. I've been driving to other H&N locations just to use the membership I'm paying for. The good: - Most barbers are pretty solid, though results can be hit-or-miss with a couple - The owner's wife does fantastic job with facial waxing - The owner himself seemed friendly (on the couple of times I've met him) The bad: - Surprise price hike for longtime members. - No verifiable notice or prior explanation. - Limited appointment availability at my "home" location. I asked them to cancel my membership on the spot - paying nearly a hundred bucks a month for something I can rarely book there (and with no heads-up on price changes) isn't worth it. Other H&N locations that I go to have membership fees (for new members of $80-$88 a month like at Valencia or Echo Park. It's too bad they couldn't have done these price hikes with more finesse and not just hiking me up to new-members rate

I recently found a new salon and a new stylist, and it's one you should know about. The salon is…read moreRefine, and my stylist is Casey. The salon itself has several touches that make it feel truly top-notch--welcoming, well thought out, and clearly run with care. I grew up around the industry and can easily identify someone with real talent and experience since my mom was a cosmetologist and owned a shop with multiple stylists, Before Casey even picked up the scissors, she took the time to ask what I liked about my hair, what I didn't like, and even what aspect of it I was proud of. That level of thought and intention really stood out. The haircut itself was excellent, but in addition, Casey makes the experience fun, and shows she really sincerely cares. On top of that, it's obvious that Casey is extremely talented at her craft. I walked out looking better, and feeling better too.

This place is consistently great for any men's grooming services- and Jen is one of my favorite…read morestylists! Definitely recommend her. Also- men: get your ear and nose hairs waxed haha

Just had a Fantastic experience with Michelle at Loker Ave. She is Very knowledgeable about her…read morecraft. Such a Great job and very conscientious with her work! Really cares about the customer. Well done Michelle! Todd

Don't blather checking in online…read more When you arrive it doesn't work. That's fine, I dodged a bullet. Saw a dude come out pissed because of his haircut...seriously, woof. Hack job Careful here...