Reviews of The Barbers Sellwood (Barber Shop)

Ian Schneidmiller

I had a terrible experience here. The person who cut my hair didn't take the time to ask me what I was looking for in my hair cut or ask me how I style my hair. I asked that the side of my hair be cut using a 2, which she said she did, but now that I am home, I know she didn't. As a result I will need to get a haircut again in about a week as my hair grows fast. She then proceeded to start cutting the top of my hair and when I tried to ask her about the cut all she said was "we will make it look good". There was no concern to what I wanted or interest in how I style my hair. Hopefully if you decide to go here you will have a better experience than I did, but for me, I will not be coming back here and recommend you don't waste your money or your time.

Jamie Slade

This place is great! I work across the sellwood bridge and come in every two weeks for a pro buzz cut. Shoulder massage is a plus! See you next week :)

James Lawrence

A great experience at a reasonable price. The staff is amazing!

Paul Natta

Great staff and my son got a sharp haircut. I would give five stars, but the barber nicked his ear with the trimmer. They offered a free cut, but I paid anyways because I liked the haircut and it was an accident. I'll return and probably give five stars afterward.

Aaron Mullison

Two haircuts in, and I am satisfied

Suzanne Anderson

We travel to Sellwood just to see Tina Gunderson! She does the best job at cutting my husband’s unruly hair. I appreciate her professionalism and kind heart. 12/10 would recommend!

Kenny Fonseca

Walked in there today at 7:30pm... Open sign was on, their closing time says 8pm. I walked in signed in and sat down. There where two ladies cutting hair and one of them says "hey you, our list is cut off" What kind of service is that... Hey you??? Super unprofessional... If you are not taking any more people turn the open sign off or have someone at the front telling people politely that you are not taking anymore walk ins! I've been going there for months .... The day staff Meagan, Britney and Liz are great ... But if I ever need a haircut in the evening from now on I'm definitely going back to bishops.

Max Guyd

My favorite barber shop. Barber Andy is great.

Travis King

Devon did a great job on me, thanks Devon!!

Jeff Rone

Lots of barbers usually working. Still can get crowded sometimes. Never left with a bad cut.

Lydia dAngelo

Wait! You say sir that you are the owner...I understand...it seems that the only time you responded was when your customer said the women looked like strippers. So what if he commented on their looks. Thsts his opinion and we ALL have opinions. The subject that YOU shd be concerned with as an owner....are your poor reviews. Clearly the customer service at your shop STINKS. Apparently...given the numerous negative reviews....that would NOT be opinion--- but FACT. Shame on you for telling a customer off.

Craig Kirkman

Superior service at an affordable price. I highly recommend the Barbers Sellwood to anyone who has graduated from going to SuperCuts and walking out with a hacked haircut and a balloon. Every experience I have had with The Barbers Sellwood, I have been greeted with superior service and walked away with a great looking haircut. I find the hairdressers to be personable and knowledgeable, making each encounter enjoyable and well worth the cost. I recommend the Barbers Sellwood to all my friends

Eric Young

Orion did an awesome job on my hair. Had 17+ inches cut off. Feeling sharp and stylish for the first time in years!

Jax McClaskey

Fresh fades done daily

Jerry Goldmen

I wsa here from out of town, getting married and my brother in law from France was here for the wedding and needed a haircut. I took him here and to my surprise, he got a great haircut! The russain? Lady was really nice and did a great job I think her name was Dora, I recommend Dora

Andrew Zufall

Fantastic spot to get an affordable haircut. They always take the extra few minutes to get all the small things right. Every time I come here I leave extremely happy.

Gary Parks

I've been going to The Barbers in Sellwood for awhile now, and must say I have received the best haircuts I have ever had from Smitty - she is everything you want in a barber, and really listens to what I'm asking for. I love the vibe of the barbershop and everyone is always so kind. I highly recommend checking it out!

Scott Likely

Good haircuts from friendly stylists for about $18. Walk-ins welcome.

Joni Yates

I go here, because as a female, it is hard to find a place to get a good fade! This is the best place to get the haircut you want. Everyone is extremely nice! I specifically get my hair shaved and cut by O'Ryan. They also provide a shoulder massage at the end if you want. The wait is short and there is popcorn in the lobby.

Spiros Mylordos

I had a great haircut with Charlette who was great barber and she emphasize on detail. Moreover she is sociable and makes you feel more comfortable! I suggest her and this barber shop!

Kevan Kelly

Great atmosphere and even better staff. I have been coming to this location for several years now. I all way seek out Orion because if her awesome attention to detail and skills. I allways leave happy.

Fletcher White

I've been to this location four times, and two times I've walked out without getting a haircut after waiting for more than 20 minutes. The waiting list system that they use is unclear and confusing, so while you may see a few names above you in the list, you'll find that your position in line gets sniped by people that come in after you. Those people are usually folks who have called in ahead of you, or who have some special arrangement with one of the stylists. Unfortunately, because the names on the list are often highlighted in different colors, it's impossible to know as an average customer what position you have in line. If you're trying to get a quick hair cut, and you haven't called in ahead of time, you should just avoid this place. The cuts are average at best, and the service is mediocre if you're not sitting in a barber's chair.

Anna M

I mainly take over of my sons here. The cut you get definitely carries work who happens to be available, but for kids who are pretty much happy with any cut, it's okay. And wait times aren't too bad if you go early on the weekend

Nancy Reerslev

My husband gets his hair cut here regularly. Friendly staff, quality cut, no wait.

Kevin Mansfield

Very skilled and professional. Knew their stuff. Also, open on weekends, so people with jobs can get their hair cut there.

Martin Greenlee

The 9am opening crew M-F are great!

Lauren Mangante

My visits are always fun, and I always get the best cuts from this location. My barber is Katy, she always on point with my fades, they have good prices too!

Corey White

Terrible customer service. Prepare to wait forever and be skipped... Called in to request a place on the list with Tee. Arrived, Tee was cutting a clients hair. Waited 90 minutes for Tee to finish and then was skipped.

Matthew Smith

Only place to get a good haircut....Super Friendly staff.

Casey K

Great spot. Friendly staff. Two thumbs up.

jefrey siler

Friendly staff. They always make time for you. For a franchise barber shop they have a good personal connection. Five stars.

Sam Jakola

I've had a great experience with Megan during my monthly trips to The Barbers Sellwood. I'm also pretty particular about my hair and have never had any mixups. I do try to go at off peak hours so the wait has been totally fine. Candidly, I'm a bit surprised to see any negative reviews. I give high praise for the team over there.

Shannon Mcgarry

I sent my husband here based on the reviews and was very disappointed at the quality of haircut.

Christina Hubbard

I don't write reviews, but this was such a disappointing experience that I felt compelled to. This is the third time my boyfriend has been to this location, the first two haircuts were fine, but this third time was completely botched. He was not asking for anything complicated or new - just the same cut he always gets. First off, the woman clearly just wanted to get out of there and go home so the "haircut" took all of 10 minutes, she left his hair wet and her final words were "If this doesn't work out for you, you can come back and we can fix it." That seriously implies that she knows how bad she wrecked his hair. When we got home we were there no longer than 5 minutes before we had to immediately leave and go to another barbers to fix this train wreck. I'm not sure the photo does it justice, but his hair looked like a piece of modern art and as a young professional it was completely unacceptable to walk around even a day looking like that. To top it all off, when we arrived at the next barbers to fix the haircut, she asked him, "Did you do this yourself?"

Owen Cheevers

Friendly and professional group of barbers that do a good job. Though I wish they offered beer like other Portland barbers.

brady edge

The two times I've been here I received the two best haircuts of my life. I'm used to going to great clips, and returning the next day to fix what was messed up, just to have a mediocre haircut. The Barbers in Sellwood ask for the same price, but they're 1000% better. I'm sure they're all terrific, but so far Tee and Julie have cut my hair, and they're both champs.

Paul S

Megan is freakin' awesome!

Anthony Paresi

The entire crew here is spectacular. Not to make him too busy, but Andy is one of the greatest barbers I’ve ever encountered. Super engaging always happy, and willing to go the extra mile.

Matt Green

I asked the Asian girl with glasses if she can do my hair while she was standing outside your barbershop but she said she doesn't work at your place though I saw her inside doing hair.. I dunno I think she's cute!

The Pits Project

Kate is the BEST!

Christopher Hamann

Got a great haircut from Tina! She fixed a botched haircut that I had been walking around with, no more chili bowl special. Very friendly staff. I recommend The Barbers and will be a return customer.

Nathan F

Started going here almost a year now and have been happy with the haircuts. Service is usually pretty fast, as I always call in first. Worst I've ever had to wait was 15 min. Today I called at 2:45pm to see when the next open slot for my person was. The person who answered the phone checked, and said there was no one on her list, and that she was available. I had her put me down, and said that I would be there within 10 minutes. So I arrived 10 min later, signed in, and waited about 5 min. During that time another guy came in. Eventually my person came out and said he was first. I said I called in, and she said he called right before me, offered a small apology and showed me the list. I said when I called I asked specifically if there is anyone on the list since I was tight on time, but she did not have an explanation, just a brief "sorry about that." Given there is only one written list, and one phone, it makes me think the other guy called in a min or two after me, but gets "the works" as opposed to my cut only, so they bumped me. First world problems I know, but as I have a client at 3:45pm, I could not wait, so it ended up wasting 30 min of time in the opposite direction of where I was going afterwards.

Jeremy Meidinger

Every time I go to this place they screw my hair up tell them what I want and it never turns out even close to good this time there is still hair down by my neck when I asked for a skin fade which there should be no hair anywhere past where they fade it

Nik Gervais

Orion Mitchell always doudle checks her work. I have been coming to see her for over 6 months now; always prompt and my haircut is always perfect. Highly recommended.

Jason David

Haircuts without hassle.

Steve Godsil

The haircuts are awesome, but the walk in policy is awful. They apparently prioritize people who call in, even if you have been waiting longer in their lobby. I walked in once, and was first on the list, and someone walked in 2 minutes after me who said he had called in from his car moments before, and they took him first. This was the third time something like this happened. I asked them to clarify the policy, and I got a rude reply. Definitely not going back.

Brian Danahy

Great staff and solid haircuts. I've never been disappointed by the cuts. The staff is friendly and holds conveesations well. Only problem is it gets pretty busy so if you don't schedule ahead of time then you'll probably wait a while.

Dakota White

I always come here for a a hair cut. Little spend but always worth it.

Moosh Ahmed

Friendly staff with very good service. Can get busy at times but that's not a complaint, it just shows how good this place is!

Nano Puentes

Friendly staff. I haven’t been this happy with a haircut in a very long time. I got a haircut by Miranda and she definitely knows what she’s doing.

Troy Carter

Good people

Ann Slade

We have been customers of this Barbers location for a couple of years and have always had excellent service! I have recommended Megan to several friends and they have become loyal customers!

TheWesthammatt

Bought my son in for a haircut a couple of days ago. It's a big deal getting a haircut for him as he really likes his hair. It doesn't grow very quickly so it's not very often. He's been growing it out for over year and also took a picture with him to give the lady to give an idea of the length he wanted. She proceeded to totally ignore him and cut about 6 inches off the top of his hair and totally butchered it. She also charged us $18.95 for an adult cut. When we got home my son was beside himself he was so upset took him a good few hours to get over it. Probably be at least a year or more for his hair to grow to the length it was. I wish I had done more research. Worst experience ever. One that we will never forget.

Alex S.

Always an hour wait

Dennis Tarrant

I’ve been getting haircuts here for 18+ months. It is odd that it is called a barber shop. There isn’t one stylist in the place with a barbers license. When they give me a “trim” around my neck and sideburns, they use electric razors. Why? Because they are not carrying a barbers license. That means they cannot use a straight razor. So, why is it called the Barber if they don’t employ any barbers. They all carry a beauticians license. Someday I’ll find a barber who can cut hair and is licensed to do so. I’ve found them in Denver, Hermosa Brach, Irvine, Naperville, Chicago, Boston. . . . But not here.

Kevin Bailey

Excellent place... high quality hair cuts and very reasonably priced. Good, friendly service.

Brennen Neithercoat

They did a great job on my sons hair

Joshua Francoeur

I called a few min after they opened and told them to put me down for a hair cut. I specifically said in a half hour. I was there half hour later and then watched others go a head of me and forty min later still waiting. I left after wasting over an hour.

Eric Haugen

My favorite place to get a cut!

Michael zollin-davis

I always have a great experience here, good quality place for a haircut and a fun environment. Ask for Orion Mitchell if you want a fantastic cut along with some great conversation.

Sharon Johnson

Thanks Megan!! My son won't let me even comb his hair! He got a great haircut and you were super sweet asking him all about school and what sports he liked. We will definately be back! A++

Greg Porter

Andy is a perfection seeking sculptor

Logan P

Terrible for a one hour hair cut

Eli Phil

Today my husband and I went to here and he got the best haircut ever! Gloria was very good! Recommended

Manolo Rodriguez

Best haircut in a long time, thanks to Daniela.

Jim St John

Reasonable and usually good haircut. In Portland it's become very trendy to charge $25+ for a basic men's cut. The Barbers will & wash your hair and give you a neck shave for about $23. No appointments taken, but if you call 30 minutes before arrival they'll put your name on the list. You can request a specific barber, but I usually play the odds and take the next available. I've not been disappointed. In the end - it really comes down to the person cutting your hair, not the name on the door.

Ian Gard

Great price and quality. Can't go wrong here.

alisa christensen

As a chick who's spent thousands over the yrs on hair cuts, this place is Shangri la 2 me. Love the Babers, especially Chris & Orion. Walk in, rarely a wait on wkdays, they cut exactly like U direct, it's under $20

Chris Riddle

This is a great shop. Charlotte did a wonderful job on my cut. I'll be back again.

Kai Gerner

Been coming here for over a year now. Ask for Orion for an amazing cut and fade!

Max brinkmann

It is a great place with good haircuts Great service

Dave Hainline

Always get great service! Thanks Kate! Andy and Charlotte are awesome too!

Chris Cougill

At first glance, the shop feels like it will be very expensive, as there are about 23 seats, all with brand new upholstery and equipment. Flat screen TVs adorn the walls, displaying either ESPN and CNN. There are a ton of haircut books that you can choose your cut with, as well, which makes it easy to know what you want. After a detailed, great-looking trim, customers are treated with a shoulder massage! Straight-razor neck shaves are available as well. Thinking that the cut was going to cost at least $30, I was pleasantly suprised when it rang up as $16!!!!! THAT IS A STEAL! Looks like I found my new favorite barber shop. Definitely give this place a try...

Erik Peterson

Fast service by friendly, talented staff. It's my go-to spot in SE Portland. Keep up the great work!!

Joseph Millenbach

Took longer than I'd expected to get started but had a great experience after that.

Jon H

I arrived at the Barbers at 9:45. Two women were working, both were busy, and there was no one else in the shop. I was greeted and signed in for a haircut. I left 40 minutes later, after three customers who arrived after me were invited to sit down. At no time were there more than 3 of us waiting, so it is not as if I was lost in a crowd. After the initial greeting, not a word was spoken to me. If there is some "secret" list that jumps ahead of walk-in clients, it would be nice if the staff mentioned it to those customers who are patiently waiting for service. I won't be back to this location.

J V-S

Good cuts, and cheap. Kept me waiting for a solid half hour then skipped over me for a kid. Definitely not how I wanted to spend my post-work time. C'mon guys.

Nathan Wallace

Had the same stylist for a while and got great haircuts, then went back and heard she had left, got a HORRIBLE haircut from someone new and was treated very poorly. Atmosphere is weird now and looming male manager seemed very creepy. Won't be back.

Zach Fleming

Good haircut. Call ahead and put your name on the wait list.

Jerry Jordan

I had a terrible experience at this barbershop! Beware! I went in for a head shave paid $20! When I got home my wife had to reshave my head! It was super patchy and the girl seemed like a nervous nelly and tried to sell me product! Hello, I dont want any hair! She constantly babbled and took forever! Never going back!

Tijmen Teering

Got my hair cut by Andy and its definitely the best cut I've had in Portland so far (have only been here for 6 months, but still). He was an absolute pleasure to converse with, kept me comfortable, kept me entertained, and the haircut was exactly what I asked for. The place is very nice as well; TV's for every customer, drinks offered, overall pleasant atmosphere. Would recommend.

Terry Kirk

Great place for a haircut! We've used 3 different stylists, and they have all done a wonderful job.

Wendell D Gleason

All of the beautiful blond stylists are gone and this shop has gone down hill and fast! The new people are not at the same level of talent! I have a simple buzz and was not impressed. Won't be back.

Darren Darsey

Good, consistent hair cuts for a reasonable price.