Amazing quality haircut at an extremely affordable price. A Berkeley classic that I travel to from SF now

Super sweet workers are very charming and nice. The prices are amazing. It is no more than a 10 minute wait whenever I walk in.

I went to World Cuts once. They did a pretty terrible job. But, I don't know any other barbers in Berkeley and it's a 2 minute walk from my house, so I thought what the hell, I'll give them another try. I even brought a picture of my hair at what I thought was its best -- there's no way they can mess up at trying to copy a picture, right? This is what I asked for. This is what they gave me. Do not come here. read more

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Great cut; friendly stylist! Great to be able to walk right in and be taken care of; This is my first visit as I am new to town, but I will come back! read more

My first time here. Mike was great; he finessed the edges just so, and took a bit more off when I asked.

Very Sweet Ladies. Reasonable prices for the area. Quick cut and good shape. Don't expect any fancy frills tho. read more

This was my first time coming to World Cuts for a simple haircut. I told the barber exactly what I wanted, and I even showed her a good picture of myself I took after I got a haircut in my hometown. I have short, straight hair, and I didn't ask for anything fancy. Yet, she somehow messed it up horribly as if a 5 year old cut my hair. It is safe to say that this will be my first and last time receiving a haircut from World Cuts. There are many other barbers near UC Berkeley. I urge you visit these other barber shops and make World Cuts your LAST resort! read more

I received excellent haircuts from Marilou at World Cuts in the past. However, she is no longer working here. I believe she might be working at Northside Salon on Euclid Avenue. I'm not sure if I will continue coming to World Cuts unless there is a stylist as good as Marilou. read more

It's been two years I'm going to this place and Ranee is awesome. She is so paitiant and helpful.

The people here are really nice, but when I came in for a haircut, I had the most painful experience yet. All I wanted was shorter hair, and I did get that. But, the razor that she used kept grabbing my hair and tugging on it. She noticed and tried to clean it, but said I had so much hair (which is true, but this has never happened to me). The barbers there are really nice, but I think the quality is a little lacking. I left feeling good but then my girlfriend found split ends and a couple long hairs that they missed. I would come back to get my hair cut and hopefully the razor doesn't tug on my hair again in the future. read more

I think these days everyone who needs a regular cut has had to try a new shop! I believe I had been to this particular shop a couple of times during my tenure as a student (or it could have been the one directly next door as I always get the two confused). I recently came back a couple of times as my regular spot La Petite Hair Salon around the corner has been closed. Rynae, the owner/operator/stylist is very nice and the wait time has always been minimal but the problem has been the haircut is quite "messy." I mean there was hair all over my shirt, pants, shoes, forehead, and even inside of my mask. I asked if she had anything to wipe the hair off my forehead but she only handed me a tissue (how about a damp towel or blow dryer?). I think I MIGHT go back but this could never be my regular shop! read more

Worst haircut I've had in 30 years! I have fine straight hair with a cowlick in the back. We discussed this, it needs to be left a little longer so that it will lay down. She cut it almost down to the scalp now a week later I've got a tuff of hair sticking straight up out of the back of my head like Alfalfa! #nevergoback read more

Visit on 12-18-12. THANKS to Lan (correct spelling?) and the other nice ladies here, World Cuts may have turned into my all-time "go-to" spot for future haircuts-- I love this place. I had been here before and was alternating between here and another spot, but not anymore. Renee gave my toddler son his second haircut ever and I was pleased with her patience despite my son's squirming. I had been meaning to Yelp about it but held off for one last visit before Yelp-ing my 5 star approval. It's official! 5 Stars for sure. When done right, a great haircut can leave you feeling like a new man and this spot delivers. On my visit, I was in and out in about twenty minutes. Lan was my stylist and she worked her magic snipping away. Before long I felt like I was glowing with my new cut. Equally impressive is Lan's memory of my last visit over a year ago, wow she remembered some cool details. Finding a spot for a kid's haircut is not an easy task either. I was pleased with my toddler son's haircut from Rynae done here, but was still skeptical about returning and having another stylist. So I called ahead of time and they said it would not be a problem. I arrived and Fong introduced herself. Naturally, my son was shy but warmed up to Fong quickly thanks to her warm personality. My little boy sat on my lap while she joked with him and cut his hair. She took great care with the clippers around the ears too. The deal: I discovered this great spot via a google offers I purchased awhile back: $7 for a Men's Haircut ($15 value). I've come back ever since! (++) friendly staff (+++) no complaints ever! (++) great for kid's haircuts (++) get in & get out service read more

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Nice staff we had nice conversations they cut my hair really nice really took the time to makesure I like the cut and lots of patience not trying to rush me out the door like alot of hair salons i definitely will go back when I'm ready for another trim. read more

From my boyfriend: THE BEST place to get your hair cut! Not only do the hairdressers make your wishes a reality but the conversation and environment makes going to get your haircut something to look forward to. Rynae has been had this place open for decades and always has a smile on her face. Cannot express how awesome this place is!!! read more

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Walked into World Cuts this past weekend without an appointment and was able to get a seat right away. Sopheak gave me my haircut and I cannot recommend her enough. I showed her a photo of how I wanted my hair cut and with just a quick glance she was able to tell me that she'd be able to do it. I'm usually not the talkative type when getting a hair cut, but Sopheak is super fun to talk to. Haircut was quick, and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommended for $16. Tip: if you visit insidethegoodlife.com, you'll find a coupon for $4 off haircuts $16 and over. read more

I had some time before I needed to go home, so I stopped in for a haircut. I wanted to chop off a lot of my long hair, so I asked for a shoulder haircut. The lady was a bit distracted because she was on the phone, on hold. So I guess she didn't make too much conversation with me. It was also one of the fastest haircuts I've ever had, and she had cut off a lot of hair as well. She was also a little bit rough with pulling my hair as well. It didn't feel like she was super attentive to the details. The haircut is pretty cheap though, like $16 or so not including tip. I did receive some compliments from my friends, which is cool, but I'd probably go to another hair cut shop for a more attentive and gentle stylist. read more

World Cuts. I was surprised and delighted to find out a fellow film and media studies major works here at World Cuts when she is not attending classes at Cal. We met when she was a co-facilitator in one of my Education 198 classes. And I was quite delighted to find out she is in my major at Cal. I ran into her on her way out of class as I was going in. I told her I would stop by for a haircut. Two weeks after said run-in on a hot sunny day, I patiently waited for about 20-25 minutes for her. I thought it would be much longer when I saw the names on the wait list. It seems some of the people on the list left. I was very happy when I was able to get in and sit in her chair. We were able to talk about film and media studies, post-graduate plans and studies, and other related topics under the sun. I was beyond delighted getting my hair cut with the help of my fellow Golden Bear aand her scissors. World Cuts is reasonably priced, similar competitive pricing as the brand hair salons. I am going to go back ASAP as it is approaching the four-week mark. I want the hair cut much shorter--into a total pixie cut. I read the other Yelp! reviews before coming here. I was delighted to see that fellow Golden Bear and Yelper Rob L. used to get his haircut here during his undergraduate days. I am sure the ladies here miss you too, Rob L. SYOY! Ciao! read more

To all people with longer hair searching for a quality cut -- look no further. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!! These women know their stuff and I am in love! I was incredibly nervous to get my hair cut in Berkeley. As a female with A TON of thick, wavy hair getting a good haircut is always a struggle. I walked in and Marilou knew EXACTLY what to do right from the start. She was kind, talkative, friendly, and just downright wonderful. My haircut turned out incredible. I can't stop touching and playing with my hair because of how good it looks. For girls nervous about getting a quality cut -- THIS IS THE PLACE. These women are so experienced, and the price doesn't get any better. read more

This place gives the best haircuts in Berkeley hands down. Got a 4.5 on the sides and a little off the top. My buddy got a 5 on the sides and a 3/4 inch off the top. read more

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Let me preface this that I don't do anything fancy with my hair. It's super long and straight (no layers). If you have a stylish cut, I'm really not sure how this place would rate. But for my simple, no nonsense hair, World Cuts is fabulous! $16 for a cut (no shampoo), no need for an appointment (unless school is in session, then you may wait for up to 30 minutes) and the ladies are so sweet! Currently, there is a $4 off coupon http://insidethegoodlife.com/coupons/ - a great tip I got from a Yelp review! I used to color and cut my hair at a chichi salon when I lived in Santa Barbara, but finally got off the coloring hamster wheel, and now love the extra $150 I save every two months :) read more

This place ruined my hair. I walked in looking to get my look back. A few months before coming in, I had gone to another salon where I cut my hair at chin length. The stylist had cut my hair into two choppy layers so that by the time it had grown out a few inches it looked like a mullet. Unsatisfied, I went to World Cuts looking to restore some natural looking long layers. I explained the previous haircut disaster to the stylist, showed her pictures of it, told her how much I hated it, and explained and showed her pictures of the long layers I wanted. She said she knew exactly what to do and snipped away. By the time she was finished she had essentially given me the same horrific choppy haircut I had received before: two choppy layers sitting on my head. I was in shock and disbelief. I explained to her that I didn't like the layers and for her to fix it. Her response was "well, I can't keep cutting or you'll have a mullet!"... It didn't matter if she kept cutting, it was ALREADY a mullet. That's exactly what I told her I didn't want and yet it's exactly what she produced. I couldn't understand how after me showing her pictures of the previous type of layers I had and telling her that this was NOT what I wanted, she proceeded to cut my hair in those SAME layers. OH, I digress! The strangest part is that she only cut the right side of my head in the two choppy layers. The left side was cut almost exactly how I wanted it... I walked out and cried since I had spent the past five months growing out my hair and completely at a lack of confidence and now I'll have to spend the next six months the same way. read more

This place seems to have pretty mixed reviews, but I have yet to have a bad experience at World Cuts! For a $20 + tip haircut, this is about as good as it gets. I always request Rynae, who does a great job and is very good about listening to how much hair i want cut off (i.e. she doesn't get too scissor happy). She's so nice and always manages to make me feel calm and at ease whenever i need a trim. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to get a haircut on a student budget! read more

I LOVE this place! The energy is uplifting to the point I want to come back every month to get a haircut and converse with one of the hair cutter. This particular person is Malu (Marilou). Malu brings such a wonderful attitude and vibe to the place. Our conversations are outstanding that I feel I am not there for a hair cut, but rather a friendly conversation. This is very uplifting. Shout out to Malu. I appreciate you and you dedication to the place through the means of hair cutting. read more

Before dashing out for the holidays, I needed a very efficient haircut, and that was what I got! There were 3 ladies in the salon, so I got seated right away with Rynae. I just needed 2 inches off and it took her all of 20 minutes. The place is really, really close to campus. I think it's even closer to Sather Gate than the gym (RSF) is. As a grad student, I'm not picky with hairstyles, so this place does it for me. I can see why World Cuts is college-student friendly, with its affordability ($19 for a woman's cut) and location. However, I'm inclined to check out other hair salons around the area because there isn't anything unique to World Cuts that compels me to come back. read more

Pros: - Price. Easily the cheapest hair cut I've had since I was a kid. About 1/2 - 1/3 of all other places in Berkeley. Even more if you use a coupon - Quality. The haircut was great, just as good as the more expensive places - People. The people are very nice - Speedy. Wasn't busy at all, but I was also there over the summer as opposed to when school was in session so I can't speak to that Cons: - When cleaning up the neck line, they use an electric razer and can be a bit aggresive, it left a few marks and slightly stinging, but gone by the next day. Would be great if they used a straight razer or something like that instead. read more

Fantastic place! I called in two hours before and made an appointment with Rynae, after reading reviews. I also used a $4 off coupon from BerkeleyGoodLife.com, total cost of haircut was $18 - $4 + tip = slick deal! Rynae was super friendly and sweet, she was really understanding of my concerns and the style I wanted. A lot of hairdressers I've had in the past kind of just do their own thing, never really explaining or consulting - Rynae was completely opposite. She told me exactly what she would do, why, and asked for my input. The place itself is pretty relaxed and very clean, and all the hairdressers seem really nice. Definitely a great experience! Thanks, yelp! read more

After being rudely told to leave another haircut establishment (which was vacant at the time), I found my way to World Cuts. I actually walked a bit out of my way here simply because of what I saw on Yelp. I was not disappointed. What did I like best about my experience? My haircutress (she didn't tell me her name and I foolishly didn't ask) was very diligent and meticulous with my hair (which is quite unusual for male hair) AND she talked to me. I almost always never get spoken to by the person cutting my hair. She asked me questions. We chatted about alleged 20k houses for sale in Florida. And thunderstorms. It was great. And you know what, when I got home and looked in the mirror, I was like, damn boy, you looking sharp. read more

I hate how they always guilt trip me that I'm leaving SO soon (they even have a countdown to the number of haircuts I have left) and they're going to lose one of their biggest fans. World Cuts has been an active addition and force in my undergraduate career at CAL. These fiery women have seen me through it all. Mohawks, evens, side-burns, dye-jobs and now the business casual ... come over? (LOL). I come here once a month and they know the usual is never usual and it all changes and I really appreciate the respect they give me. They always ask personal stuff because I allow it and are always accommodating to no end. I don't even have to call because that's how awesome they are -- reservations, lol? You come in and you get quickly seated. Now they're open Sundays which would have been a HUGE life saver way back way. For guys this is the best place. I couldn't find a good place until 3-4 months into my first sem and when I found this place, it secured my problems for the years to come. I don't mind coming here once a month just for my haircut and I beyond a doubt publicize this place when people ask where I get my awesome haircuts from (it's good that I work so publicly and at multiple venues). They are all my favorite and one time had Mary who was a temp and she was great too! Wouldn't mind my mom coming here and experiencing the love as well. read more

I had both my shortest and worst haircut in recent memory at World Cuts recently. I was looking to get my haircut on Sunday, showed up at this place at opening time, and was out within 20 minutes and $20 poorer after tip. The woman that cut my hair moved at a blistering speed. She wasn't making conversation and was sweating quite profusely. I appreciated the pace, but when I got home I realized that I had received what was probably the sloppiest haircut of my adult life. Lots of weird spots where the clippers ended and the scissors began, and the scissors work was uneven in several spots. I blame myself partially for not catching this in the barber's seat. But only partially. Don't think I'll be back. read more

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A DECENT HAIRLINE OR TAPER/FADE CUT !!! I went here after looking up the reviews on yelp. My old barber was great but he charged too much and is located pretty far away from where I live. So I figured okay why not try this place, the prices are cheap and they are close. Worth a try right? ....wrong. Don't get me wrong the people in the store are very friendly, I must admit. Though I'm not sure they understand "black" people hair all too much. I went in just wanting to get my hair cut down a inch or so and then lined up. Not too difficult right? The lady there, without even asking how I want my hair, complete screws up my hairline making it look like an m instead of a straight line like this ________. To add to injury she gives me a buzz cut and makes me look like I enlisted in the army. So I have a f**ked up hairline, and I'm bald....great combination. I had a date later that day and felt oh so beautiful...thank you World Cuts. 1.78/5, definitely will NOT be going here again. read more

Make sure to come here with a $4 off coupon! You can print it at http://insidethegoodlife.com/coupons/ by clicking on the 'Services' tab. I came here just for a trim of my split ends, and it was $18 for a girl's haircut. I was pretty satisfied with my haircut and $14 (without tip) for a haircut is not bad. read more

TIP #1: The women who work here know how to cut long hair and short hair, whether you are a man or a woman. TIP #2: If you're unsure of how you want your hair to be cut or if you want it to look a specific way, just bring in a photo. The stylists will tell you what type of hair you have and whether or not the style will work. TIP #3: Check InsidetheGoodLife.com for coupons. I'm always iffy about going by Yelp reviews for barbers and hair stylists because it's such a personal thing, and because most reviews for hair salons are written by men. I guess men just visit hair salons more often because they need haircuts more often. But it's more nerve-wracking for women because our hair is so important to our identity, and it takes forever to grow our hair back out if something goes wrong. So, to all the women out there--trust me when I say that you're in good hands at World Cuts. I came with a photo and my stylist was immediately on board. I have really straight hair, so it's a little bit difficult to style perfectly sweeping side-bangs, but she worked with it. 30 minutes and $18 later, I left feeling like a new person! read more

I don't mean to complain, but I came to this place because I saw good review about it. Everyone sounded pretty good, and I REALLY needed to cut my hair. But the lady I got freakin cut my bangs straight. And I'm a dude, so that's NOT OKAY. From the strabge way she was holding it and cutting it, i thought it would turn out okay. NO...right now I have to gel my hair and mess it up enought to make it look presentable. I probably did not get the people everyone loved. So if you want a good cut, ask for the ladies that the yelpers mention. read more

Rynnae was great! I requested her after reading reviews, and I was not disappointed. She looked at a picture I brought and cut my hair (short!!!) perfectly. It was a bold move to go from long hair to above-the-shoulder and I was considering going to a more expensive salon to do it, but I'm happy I did it here. I also got my eyebrows waxed...the lady was friendly and I was overall pleased with the job, but the room they wax you in is realllly dingy and kind of unsettling (especially if you were getting your bikini wax done) and I wish she had spent more time on my eyebrows with a tweezer after. Overall great hair experience, but minus one star for the waxing. 18$ for haircut, 10$ for eyebrows. I'll be back often! read more

This is a great place to just get in, get out, have pleasant chatter as you're in the chair, and get on with your day without spending a lot of money. I can't hang with my gay friends who spend $40 for a haircut... and don't have any interest. This place is close to my work, efficient, and painless. Exactly what I was looking for... read more

This place gave me the most stylish haircut I have ever had! I don't remember her name (sorry!) but she was in her 30s and had lightened hair. I've spent hundreds on my haircuts before, but never again. This place charged me like $15. I told her that I've always had a hard time finding a haircut that suite my face shape. I did panic a bit when she cut my hair shorter than shoulder length (I've always had long hair), but it fits my face so well. The compliments I receive are endless, she did such a great job I can't stop gushing about this place to people. I'm never going anywhere else, ever. Tell her that you want her to cut your hair with face shape in mind, she really knows what she's doing. Very talented ladies, great conversation, great prices. read more

I recently moved to Berkeley, and I needs a place to get my haircut. Got some recommendations and this was the place I went to. I got excellent customer service from Lin and my hair is perfect right now! I am definitely going to keep coming back here. Thanks Lin! read more

I've never had a bad haircut here! The ladies here are also always super nice and ready to talk about anything. I went to UC Hair Salon previously but the quality of my haircuts have been better at World Cuts. Print out the $4 off coupon before you come here! Look up "Berkeley Good Life World Cuts". read more

One day in my sophomore year of college I walked in there for my first Asian fauxhawk. It was one of the boldest moves I've made to my hair, and I got a lot of props from friends and ladies. Several people asked me where I got my cut. Then at some point I decided to try something new and bounced around a few different barbers... sort of experimenting, not ready to settle down. Years gone by, I'm living in SF, working 80 hours a week, and would never think I'd have gotten my latest cute from this place, where my relationship with Fauxhawk started. Then one day, I was back in Berkeley visiting my girlfriend, and it hit me that I needed a cut on the only off day I have in a while. Then I stumbled upon this place again, and the same nice Asian lady greeted me while cutting for this other dude. Long story short, I got a less crazy version of the Fauxhawk I rocked in college back then, and I've been getting the same love from people... My boss told me my cut looks great; friends dig it; and even the food delivery lady commented on it. Well, I guess I've decided to settle down. The only reason why I didn't give it a 5 star is that I felt a bit rushed when I tried to describe what I wanted and the rationale behind it, but then again it was super hectic (4 kids came in as soon as I sat down for my cut), and the young Asian lady might just be that good! I wasn't sure if she understood what I wanted but it came out to be better than what I expected. So if I can give it a 4.5 star I would. I will be back. read more