I have been coming to this barbershop since it opened. Nancy and Kevin are excellent and have always been receptive to any requests I have. Very detail oriented, always polite and friendly. The barbershop itself is clean, well lit and they usually have sports playing on TV. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in need of a haircut. 10/10 FYI: For a laugh, check out what Dan K. Said about this place. It is the quintessential "male Karen" review. How do people like Dan function in public? read more

The Asian barbers there knew how to do fades and undercuts well on my Asian hair. They were also very friendly, would recommend for Asian or mixed Asian hair! read more

Super Quick, Amazing Fade, Great Rates Looked for a good barber on a Sunday before a trip. Found Uplake on Yelp, made an appointment, and came away very pleased. I'm usually very cautious about barbers. I've had a couple of atrocious experiences with beauticians, and now I look for the barber's license before I'll even sit down. And will leave if I don't see it. And will tell the person to stop if they start doing anything alarming. At Uplake, it was 100% positive. :) After walking in, the courteous crew asked if I wanted water and then had me sit down with a nice gentleman. He asked me what I was looking for and I shared my specifications. Off to the races... 25 minutes later, I'm done, the fade is sharp, everything is level, and I've paid half as much as I usually do. The people working are exceedingly humble, courteous, and grateful for the business. There's also a loyalty program for a discount off every 6th haircut. Will be back! read more

Recommended by my brother to come check this place out. called and got same day appointment. nice and clean barber shop, great prices, friendly staff. taper fade, shaped the sides well for a nice transition to my comb over. very happy with my haircut. read more

I was passing through town and called about two hours ahead to make an appointment. I spoke with the woman at the front desk, scheduled my appointment, and even received a confirmation text message. I arrived 10 minutes early and checked in at the front desk. After giving my phone number, I was told they couldn't find my reservation. Then I provided my name, and again I was told there was no reservation. I showed the staff member both my call history and the confirmation text, but was still told they had no appointment for me. At that point, I was told I could simply wait. Unfortunately, I had another appointment to get to and couldn't sit around indefinitely after already scheduling ahead and arriving early. Overall, the customer service was extremely disappointing. The entire experience was a complete waste of time. I drove out of my way to get there, only to be turned away despite having confirmation of my appointment read more

9/27/24 *Back on September 27th 2024 in Seattle Washington, I wrote down the names of the two owners of this business, but now, the information I had is gone. I am now stuck with a name I saw on a truck earlier today. The male who ended up cutting my hair will now be referred to as Sega. The lady who told me about this business will now be called Genesis. Back to the review at hand.* I had a party to go to the next day, and I want to get rid of the lumberjack look I had going on. Normally this facility get very busy and walkins are not always welcome. I was fortunately able to be taken in immediately. Sega listened to what I had in mind for my hair style and beard cut. Once established, Sega went to worked making me bald. The electric clippers felt great every time I get this done. However, what I did not expect was The Manscaped Dome Shaver Sega used on me. I have seen the advertisements for these items, but had not experienced what it feels like until now. The Dome Shave felt like I was getting a head massage without getting one nick/cut on my neck and head. I loved how the Dome Shaver conformed to my head and neck. My bald head was smooth and soft like my ass. My beard had a nice oval shape for my goatee. The last step was to dye my beard black when I went home. The barber shop was in immaculate order. The music selection was pleasant to listen too. The price for the service was great too. Talking to both barbers was pleasant too. Most importantly to me, the ambience had a nice cheerful feel to the shop. Genesis had informed me of when they opened their business, but as I stated earlier, the information I had written down has been lost. Nevertheless, I recommend stopping by this business if you are in the area of Washington State. Especially if you want to experience the Dome Shaver. Outstanding job Sega Genesis... "Welcome to the Next Level of Barbershop." read more

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Amazing barbershop. Very reasonable prices. Very friendly barbers. Also, great with kids! My son is pretty wiggly, but they are always patient and give him a great cut. read more

I came in for a walk-in appointment just after they opened for the day and were able to take me right away. I don't know the name of the woman who cut my hair but she did a great job. I think I found my new barbershop! read more

The interior is very clean and modern vibe. It was super busy when we came in. Make sure to make an appointment before. The barber was very skilled. My boyfriend's hair came out to be clean-cut look and I love it! read more

Uplake Barbershop - Clean interior - Barbers Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Great all around. I called for an appointment before they opened - they answered the call and I had a same-day slot for 2. They were waiting for me, ready to go at my scheduled time. They are good at scheduling. They gave both of us the haircuts we asked for. They noticed little details that many hair stylists/ barbers miss. Good fading between my beard to side burns and my sides to top. My favorite part - straight razor on the back of the neck. One interesting tidbit: quietest hair cut I've ever had and there were 4 people all getting their hair cut at the same time. So if you don't like small talk during your cut, this is the place for you. Good ambiance. They have toys for kids in case you need to bring your kid with you. Only comment and it doesn't affect my decision to come back here, is that when I saw Uplake BARBERshop, I thought it was going to be some older white goy who got sick of retirement or some hipster. It's not, and that is perfectly fine. The brain is funny how it makes assumptions sometimes. Pricing was VERY reasonable. Will happily go back. read more

Update -- as of July 17, 2025 they still haven't replied to let me know they have changed their sick policy. 29 days... This is my first-ever negative review on Yelp. I usually let things slide, but this one really crossed a line. I've been coming here for a while and always had great experiences. Kevin is an excellent barber and has consistently done great work. This review is not about him. I came in on Monday, June 9th, and the barber working next to Kevin was clearly sick, sneezing constantly and not wearing a mask. What's worse is that the shop wouldn't open the door to let in any fresh air. A few days later, I came down with what turned into a nasty respiratory illness that I'm just now getting over. It's still in my lungs. I get that people need to work, but forcing sick employees to come in and exposing customers without taking even basic precautions is unacceptable. I'm genuinely disappointed. I want to keep supporting this shop, but something needs to change. read more

I had been going here to get my haircut for almost 1 year. Up until the last two haircuts Nancy did a phenomenal job! echoing some of the other positive reviews posted on Yelp. BUT after getting the exact same haircut for almost a year she suddenly forgot how to cut it. I had it cut on 2/7, and had to go back on 2/8 (Superbowl Sunday) to have it fixed. Top was too long, sides not blended, at all!..Perhaps the influx of new business is too much for her small shop. Bad Vibe, Staff is rude and dismissive of your haircut requests. I also had a similar experience of Yelp reviewer Mr M. The female barber next to me was constantly coughing and sneezing, not covering her mouth and no mask! The customer in her chair was clearly concerned and irritated as was I. Save your money, get it done right the first time. Go somewhere else and avoid getting sick! read more

They did a great job. People were friendly and saw me as a walk in. Haircut was great! Get your haircut here whenever you need one.

I honestly downloaded yelp to write this review, this is like my first review ever, I went in with a reference photo and everything. i mentioned taking no length off only layering. I'm pretty convinced the barber who cut my hair had never heard that word before because he took almost 2 inches off and didn't ask me a single question the entire time. I the reference photo was longer than the hair i had walking in my current hair, i thought this was gonna be a maintanence cut but it was a major setback. I think this business should prioritize confirming what the customer wants and having a conversation with them before beginning read more

I always have a great experience at Uplake Barbershop. The barbers are skilled, friendly, and really pay attention to detail. It's not easy to find a place that delivers both quality and consistency like this. Definitely one of the best spots around!!! read more

Happy teenage boy and mom! I researched a few places before settling on Uplake and I'm so glad we did. My teenage son had a much loved first perm that was growing out and super nervous about getting a haircut that would be mocked at school. Nancy listened to what he wanted and even showed him a picture off her phone so he could visualize it and then she delivered. It's very high praise when a teenager says, "I would come back and trust her to cut my hair next time!" Also, I personally prefer not to pay $50 for a teenage haircut so really feel like $25 was great value and just as good as the more expensive haircut he got a while back from a fancy barber shop! Thanks Nancy and UpLake! We will be back. read more

This place absolutely butchered my hair right before a vacation. The barber verified with me how much to cut off (about a half inch), then proceeded to cut about 2 inches off the top leaving me with something close to a buzz cut. At the end the owner apologized for the bad haircut and still asked me to pay, which I did only because I didn't want to be there a minute longer. I've had decent haircuts there before, but this time got a new person. Unless you want to play Russian roulette with your appearance, I would avoid this place. read more

I am a masc woman with a love for hard parts and tight fades. This spot gets you a great haircut for $28. Girls, ask for Nancy. She understands the assignment read more

Uplake Barbershop - Fade to skin - Barbers Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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I had a haircut from Nancy. She was meticulous in making sure everything was even and blended well, resulting in a very well-done haircut. She first checked lengths to see if I approved. She worked quickly. The haircut was one of the best I ever had. read more

Great Barber! They were able to get me in right away on a Saturday. They were easy going and cracked a bunch of jokes to make it a fun experience. My haircut turned out amazing. The price was great at $25 and the shop was very clean! Easily 5 stars read more

I can say enough about how great of a job they do here The barbers who work here are very professional and detail oriented. I've come here twice and their work is consistently excellent Thank you read more

The staff are always friendly and amazing! They go above and beyond to make sure you feel heard and ensure you get what you want! Kevin doesn't exceptional haircuts if you want a specific recommendation, but all the staff are extremely talented! read more

My young adult son gets his mullet and beard cared for here and tonight I brought my young step sons, ages 6 and 9 in as well. They are great with kids! When they were done they got suckers and there are toys to play with. Haircuts, shaves and beard trims are all on point. Prices are great, the team is super friendly. The establishment is hip and clean. I'm grateful Uplake exists and is so close to home to too!! read more

Scheduled appointment for the afternoon. Great service as I waited for barber John to finish with his customer. I was immediately greeted by a lady barber who confirmed my appointment that would be next with John. Gave John a quick description of what style I wanted and he gave me exactly what I had asked for. Nice and clean fade cut and trim. He did a great job and I'm very happy with the results. I will definitely be returning for another cut. Thank you, Uplake Barbershop! read more

Uplake is a top quality. The personnel are friendly and the shop is spotless.l I would recommend this place to anyone, reasonably priced top notch cut that you won't find at your typical national chain salons. Kevin has been cutting my hair for several years and I'm pleased he is finally at a quality shop! I recommend you make an appointment online it's quick and easy Ted L read more

Very professional classic men's haircut. Very clean operation and easy to find shop. Easy to schedule an on line appointment

I've been at Uplake Barbershop 4 or 5 times now, most have been good. However I was here this afternoon and the barber doing my haircut did a terrible job. He kept sticking his fingers in my ear while he was cutting my hair which was very unpleasant. I was clear with him about what haircut I wanted, but towards the end he started shaving my beard which I had absolutely not asked for. Upon looking closer I also realized the rest of my haircut was looking bad too. I left the shop and had to go somewhere else to get the cut fixed and finished, but my beard was ruined and overall I was not able to get the haircut I wanted because the barber here did such a bad job. Very unhappy about it. It's sad because the other barbers I've seen at this shop before have given me nice haircuts and are very professional. But after my experience today, I do not recommend this barbershop and I will not be coming back. read more

my first time Uplake barbershop Best haircut experience I've ever had. I highly recommend them. Dan read more

New spot in my neighborhood and couldn't be more excited. Price is right and Nancy did a great job! I'll be going back and taking my son asap. read more

I have been to this place a few times. Fast and affordable haircut. They have also been getting better barbers. But Can't go wrong with Nancy! I have got consistent good haircuts from her. read more

I started coming here a few months ago and this is consistently the best haircut I've ever had. Highly recommend. The staff is also unusually customer oriented and consistent. read more

I have followed my Barber for 15 years to different shops, and I hope he never leaves Uplake Barbarshop. Location in Kenmore is easy to get to and the shop is a relaxing place with great style. The staff are welcoming, professional and kind. Love this place. read more

Clean beautiful barbershop with barbers who cut well and much better value than many places which price gauges you

My husband and 5 year old get their haircuts here and they are the best haircuts they've had! The stylists take their time, listen to what the customer wants, and give wonderful haircuts. The prices are close to half of what they were paying other places. Highly recommend! read more

Great barbershop! It's so nice to be able to make an appointment online! Inexpensive, friendly, and she took her time and did a great job!

I was excited to see a new barbershop open up nearby. I usually go to Rudy's, but it's not always convenient to drive to a location or to get an appointment there. Uplake has a great online booking system that was easy to use. When I arrived, the staff were friendly, and my cut started right on time. The stylist asked me what I wanted and followed my requests perfectly. She was fast but accurate, and my cut is as good as the more expensive ones I've received at Rudy's or Gary Manuel. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Service was amazing. Gone here twice now. Love the haircut experience. Feels very top of the line. Will be returning for my next haircuts.

The haircut was amazing and good quality I loved the vibe inside the shop and the people there treated me very well