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Wise's Barbershop

4.7 (13 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Loved the peacock and the guitars on the wall.
Genevieve S.

Welp, the boy needed another cut, badly. I was resorting to using a lot of gel. Like a lot. While I really liked the barber we saw several weeks back, Wise's Barbershop is right down the street. I called and made a same-day appointment. (I actually called yesterday but they didn't have as many barbers then so was recommended to call again today. That said, I highly recommend booking online to avoid availability issues.) At first, we were stuck for where to find the door in to Wise's. There's a banner above the store, but the black glass window and door threw us. Then we walked in and were completely thrown. It is so cool!!! Apparently, everyone who works there is a musician, which explains the guitars and banjo (Tommy plays the banjo!) on the walls. Cool '70s rock plays in the background while you can chill and get set. There are also two video games in the shop - including Ms. Pac-Man (my favorite) - so if you know ahead of time, you can play a few games. My son had Tommy as his barber. Tommy was awesome. He was friendly and immediately put D and I at ease. He joked around with D, who loved his new cut in the end, even if he is ticklish during the process. I need to also give Tommy props for really great blending. My little dude also approved: When I told him he looked handsome, he confidently responded, "I know!"

I did it :)
Stephanie S.

Great barber shop. Just took my son here for the first time. The guys are nice and welcoming the energy is cool... but not overly contrived cool where you don't feel welcome. Steven did a good job on the haircut. The games are fun, they offer drinks. I enjoyed the banjo playing during down time too :) we will be back.

Brittany M.

Love this place! They are professional and accommodating. I went in not knowing exactly what I wanted, Adrian walked me through step by step, asked me questions and made sure I left there loving my hair cut. 10/10 would recommend and definitely coming back!!

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4 months ago

Been coming to these guys for years, great place to get a quality haircut. Steven always gives me a great cut.

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Thank you for supporting Steve and our shop!

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Great haircuts from Tommy for both myself and my younger son. Cool vibe, clean shop, and great music.

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Great service and consistent haircuts. Definitely worth committing to a barber here. Friendly atmosphere and staff.

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I went in not knowing exactly what I wanted, Adrian walked me through step by step, asked me questions and made sure I left there loving my hair cut.

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Still the best hair cut I've gotten in San Diego…read more I have been going here for over 8 years and have never had a bad hair cut. The hair cuts are always consistent and look great, but the consistency is what I appreciate. Steven is my barber. He took me in as a walk-in years ago and have stayed with him ever since. Steven also cuts my son's hair so it's always fun to go together and get our ears lowered. There are currently 4 barbers here. All are super cool with fun personalities. They always have music or a movie playing. They also have a beer fridge, so help yourself if you're thirsty. Hair cut prices are fair, in my opinion, because you get a great quality cut and a shaving cream/razor finish. Cuts cost $35 You make your appointments on their website. They have a phone number that you can call them, but thy prefer you make your appointment online. I downloaded the Booksy app and make my appointment that way. It's super easy and straight forward. I don't think they always take walk-ins but you can try your luck.

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