Reviews of Counterbalance Barber Shop (Barber Shop)

Matte Bailey

Piotr did a great job, I'll definitely be back!

Ry Cli

Nice and very talented group of guys. Always happy with my haircut.

William Bulovas

Jay is a great barber! I always look great after a cut

vince hinojosa

I live in the neighborhood and often walk by this spot. It looks cool, and so do the guys working there. Make sure you make an appointment, cause they don’t take walk ins and get a little rude! I have yet to get my haircut there, and it’s hard to say if I ever will given the attitude. *update* A friend recommended that I give them a try, despite my previous experience. I had let my beard go while I was on vacation in Hawaii, and was in desperate need of a clean up. I booked an appointment with Austin via their website. Their system was functional and easy, and even gave me a few reminders. The service was amazing, and I was looking clean in no time. I will definitely be back!

Kurt Liebrecht

I don't even live in Queen Anne and won't get my haircut unless it's by these guys. Friendly and entertaining barbershop with good people. Free beer if you're so inclined. Julio has been cutting my hair for over 2 years now and I wouldn't go anywhere else at this point. Everyone I know that goes here gets an exceptional cut and quality service.

Maharshi Patel

Excellent haircut and great atmosphere. I'm a picky person, but Julio spent a lot of time getting the details just right, which I really appreciated. Not only is it very apparent that he's skilled at his craft, but he's also an incredibly friendly person and I enjoyed speaking with him. I've gotten my haircut at countless different places and this is by far the best place I've been to. I'll undoubtedly be coming back.

Patrick Smith

Was really happy with the results of my haircut and the prices are modest.

Jim Warren

Fast. Competent. Easy. Perfect.

Jackson Chen

I got my haircut here once. The lady was super nice and friendly. I came in the middle of the day on a weekday and there was no wait. They take cash only but there's an ATM across the street.

Jonathan Mendez

Love this place. Amazing atmosphere talented barbers great music and great location on Queen Anne

Chris Pirie

Friendly service in a stylish setting

ParallaxDecoy 23

Great atmosphere! I always go here to grab a great haircut. They always offer you a drink when you walk in and a seat! They are usually booked up so I don't suggest just wandering in. Call and set up an appointment. You won't be disappointed.

Curtiss Clark

The best cut in Seattle. I drive across town regularly just to get a trim. Great atmosphere and talented barbers.

Bill Flanigan

Peter is great! I followed him here from Acme after he left following a management shakeup. They stopped taking appointments and I wanted someone who knows my hair. He struck out with his own shop and I happily followed to QA. Peter is friendly, a dog guy, usually has his gorgeous Ducati parked out front, and has great service. Very easy to book something with and nice to chat with in the chair. Most of all, this guy kicks ass at his job. Nobody else in Seattle has done nearly as good a job on my dome. He's responsive to requests, quick, and you leave looking slick. $30 well spent.

Michael Langley

Been coming to see Piotr from the beginning. Followed him here from another spot. Great cut. Fair prices. Cool atmosphere. Clean shop. They specialize in men's and shorter style cuts. Definitely recommended. You might even get to meet his dog.

Michael Archer

Easily the best experience I've had at any barber shop my whole life.

Shawn & Rafael McGarrRosado

One of the best places for a haircut. Great location on the top of Queen Anne.

Marek Domanski

I'm telling you, manliest barbershop I've ever been to. Schedule an appointment on the website, come in, while you wait grab a beer from the fridge or have a shot of whiskey. It's men only, it's classy and they give damn good haircuts. The hot shave with a straight razor on the back of the neck is unique and awesome to. 30 bucks for a hair cut, a beer, and a great conversation IMO is a great deal.

Ryan Carlson

Piotr is the best barber in Seattle, period. Always leave lookin' clean, not easy to do, haha.

Dane Hjeresen

Great place with experienced barbers and laid back atmosphere. I got my hair cut by Piotr, he was easy to talk to and did an amazing job with my very difficult to cut hair. I will definitely be back.

yuri dmitriv

Easy to schedule online. Great cuts. Great conversations. 5 stars.

Alex Carrabba

Just had yet another fantastic haircut experience with Piotr, not only is he a class act, but also a phenomenal barber. Thanks again.

Scott Sanbeg

Price is now $35 for a haircut. I realize the former reviews state this place and people are awesome, and they may very well be, but I asked about a haircut and not dinner and a movie.

Carl Gillen

I've been getting my hair cut exclusively at Counterbalance for about two and a half years now. I've been 100% satisfied every time. You will find a welcoming, easygoing, efficient, and professional shop when you make your appointment and sit in the chair yourself.

Mike Alcazaren

Awesome cut by Austin. Really good shop!

Jonah Davies

Julio and Piotr are excellent at what they do. Best cut in the city.

Spencer Moore

Got my hair cut here last night - Jay did a great job! The best haircut I've had in a long time. I'm a recent transplant to Seattle so prices are a bit higher than I'm used to but they are right in line with other nearby shops. Worth every penny for the quality of the cut. Great location, friendly guys, awesome Ducati motorcycle in the window. I will be back without a doubt.

Ran Mokady

Good service and great conversation

Jeff Wilson

Julio and Pitro are hair gods. Incredibly nice, friendly and know exactly what they are doing. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Jeff Hofmann

Classic barbershop. All the guys are great at cutting hair and conversations are always fun. Make sure to book online.

Jocsan Isaac Rangel

Came in for the first time today, excellent fade, David did a great job, pays attention to detail and is a perfectionist, highly recommend if you want a great barber.

Beau Wales

Been coming here for the last year. I usually book with Trevor, but I've had my hair cut by all of the guys before, and it's consistently excellent. If you live in the area, there's no reason to go anywhere else!

Sri Harshal P

Great place! I got a haircut from Julio. It was awesome!!

Paul Rogers

Good to excellent, and since this is so handy yes be back as needed

vyshak nagappala

Excellent barber shop

Timmy Wagner

This place is seriously fantastic. Jerardo Cuts my hair and does an incredible job. I hate getting haircuts. I’ve always disliked them. The scratchy hair, the awkward conversation, the waiting a week for it to “grow in a little” and cover up the awful job the barber did. Not this place. I actually enjoy it. The small talk is great, the banter between employees is enjoyable, the feeling that they’re taking their time and not just turning over customers to make more money. You even get a free beer. I don’t get my hair cut often, but for as long as I’m in Seattle I’ll be going here. Shout out to Jerardo who takes my near-homeless look I walk in with and turns it into a solid haircut every time. Nice job man.

Jesse Galarza

I have been coming here for over a year now, I always work with Piotr. he gives great haircuts and conversation. This is the first barber shop that I found that I felt like this is my barber for life, done deal. Piotr and the group are great guys. Highly recommended.

Cody Herring

I came in for a walkin near the end of the day, they were kind enough to squeeze me right in. I had a cup of tea and waited (was also offered beer, which is a nice touch!) Haircut was fantastic - the owner took the time to do a really nice job and told me exactly what he was doing, even though it was at the end of the day. He definitely got a big tip and I'll be back!

Perkins Joseph

The staff provide a fantastic service and deliver a satisfying cut with lots of attention to detail. Attractive, small interior that has a sleek professional design. The small operation means that the customer is given enough attention.

Bryce Walter

These guys are awesome; and love what they do; and take pride in their work. Def my Barber of choice.

Philip Powell

This is the absolute best barber shop in the city. I would recommend to anyone looking for a hair cut.

Jesse Botello

I've gone here for about half a year now and I cannot imagine going anywhere else in the city. I travel from greenwood to Queen Anne to get my hair cut by Julio and Piotr and the commute is totally worth it. They are the most down to earth guys who enjoy a good conversation while giving a professional haircut. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about their craft and consider it an art. Both are trained with the straight razor which is a plus for a very precise cut. They are very reasonably priced at $30 for a haircut and $10 for a beard trim. I always remember to tip them handsomely for paying attention to every detail. I'm glad to see their business is skyrocketing and excited for a third barber to be in the mix.

Dr. J

Got a great haircut from Travis

Chad Dykeman

Nice relaxed Barbershop consistently busy so make sure and book your appointment ahead of time. I have been trimmed up by both Julio and Piotr and both have done a great job.

Ano Nimo

The web site is a piece of junk. Totally broken. Couldn't book online so I called the shop. A very rude guy answered (1:53 pm on 11/9), and was immediately annoyed that I didn't know to book online. When I told him the site wasn't working, he said he "didn't have time to do IT and tech support" with a sarcastic tone. Guess you guys don't want my business. You suck!

Artur Abdullin

My kind of barber shop. Guys know their stuff and pretty fun to hangout :).

Jeremy Leishman

Great independent barbershop. Owner is a straight shooting no frills down to earth stand up guy. Clean shop, professional staff, friendly service. Had my beard trimmed and shaved my head, pleasantly pleased with the outcome.

Drucifer Bringus

Go here if you want to pay money to not get a haircut

Guy Berenstein

Nice place for a hair cut. Good location and very fair price.

Shawn Atkins

This place is great! Super chill atmosphere and a great cut! My son Ryler and I went in for a couple haircuts and left very happy. As soon a walked in, Julio greets us and offers me a beer. . Great haircut! Awesome experience to share with my son. We'll be back for sure

Alex Gable

Like many of you reading this, I’m a transplant to Seattle. When you uproot your life to plant it in a new city, there’s a couple of important people you need to meet: a doctor, a dentist, and a barber. While the first two were relatively easy to find, it took me months of bouncing around shops and trusting my hair with total strangers to find counterbalance. It’s been about a year since I first sat down with Austin and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The shop atmosphere is laid back and conversational. There’s always good music or a good movie on the entertainment system. Most importantly the lines are sharp, the fades are clean, and the cuts are executed exceptionally. I’ll be coming back as long as the shop is open.

Thomas McClelland

I asked a co-worker where he got his HC and he told me about Counterbalance at the top of QA. The online scheduling system was a breeze including changing the time of the appt. on the same day. The guys were super chill and the vibe was casual and comfortable. I appreciate it not being loud and chaotic like some franchise barbershops. Plus I did not feel rushed. Jerardo and I discussed my hair and got on the same page. He did a fantastic job of listening and applying. Since I am trying to grow out my hair, I am really thankful he did not cut it too short like many barbers do. After getting home and washing and styling it myself the cut was even better then I thought which led me to take the time to write this awesome review. Thanks Jerardo and team!

Mauricio Guerrero

Julio has been my barber for more than three years; the whole team is excellent at is job! Also, as the description mentions, he is the real fademaster!

James Wise

I've since moved out of the QA neighborhood but I still come back here. Great shop, people, and haircuts.

Nick Pickel

Got a really awesome haircut from Piotr. Very cool barber shop vibe and all 4 barbers are friendly and very good at their jobs.

Dan Allison

Hot foam neck shave is all I should have to say but the haircut is top notch for the price. Just ask my wife! My son just got back from his haircut and it's the best he's ever gotten!

Rodney Brickl

Great place for a cut and easy chat. Piotr is always willing to follow-up with a complimentary neck cleanup. I've been going for months and don't plan to change any time soon.

Br We

Get a cut here every other week. Peter did such a good job at ACME that I followed him here when he opened up his own shop. Laid back atmosphere but very professional and they won't let you walk out the door unless you're 100% satisfied.

Douglas Ortiz

The best and haircutting up until now, the price seemed a bit high, but they provided the best service and advice.

Michael Norcia

Awesome staff, nice place for haircuts for teens and adults. Community forward, fixture of Queen Anne

Ian Shirley

This place is awesome. I went there once and immediately decided this would be my regular place for cuts. Piotr really knows what he's doing, and he's great to talk to while he's cutting me up. Great guy. The shop is also cool and they have beer while you wait! Price is not bad for Seattle either.

Robert Hall

The best Seattle hairdresser I know and go there forever Better Than I Think They are an artist and experienced

Robert Jones

I've been going here for several months now. Great crew, great atmosphere. I don't even live in Seattle, but I go here to get a haircut if that means anything. Yes there are other barbers out there closer to you, but once you get a haircut here you'll understand why it's worth passing up all the other shops.

Ryan Tavitas

I went in for a first time cut and got good service in a comfortable atmosphere, definitely worth the $30 for a mens cut. What will keep me going back is the next day, I decided I wanted to make a few changes to the cut after I got home. I scheduled another appointment and both Julio and Piotr welcomed me back and helped me get the cut I imagined. They even thanked me for coming back. The willingness to get it right no matter what makes it an easy 5 stars.

Vince Cammarata

Best barbershop in the city

Adam Husting

Best experience I've had at any barber! I was getting a lot of hair taken off after having grown it out for about a year, and I only had a picture of what I wanted. Austin pretty much nailed the style perfectly. Highly recommend! Staff is super friendly!

Isaac Gloor

Awesome place! I had David, and he was great.

Jonathan Lanterman

I've hated every haircut that I've ever gotten until this place. These guys do a GREAT job.

James McKenney

Love this place. All the barbers are on point, friendly and chilled out. Cool location.

Cameron Carter

Great haircuts and better people. Seriously cannot recommend these guys enough. Grateful to have them in the neighborhood!

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It's great it really is just remember make an appointment

Ryan Dempsey

There hair cuts are a little pricey, but the workers are amazing. Any guy who want to talk about cars, shoe and many more topics this is the place for you. Hair cuts are some of the best on Queen Anne.

Jamon Bollock

Unprofessional and unsanitary. I booked an appointment for 5:30 on a Sunday. When I arrived on time, Julio was still working on the guy before me. He didn't apologize for behind behind and didn't tell me how long it would be. 20 minutes later he's still cutting the guy's hair. He didn't even acknowledge that I was waiting. No apology. No estimate. So I got up and left. What's the point of making an appointment! This place is also really dirty. Apparently they don't bother to vacuum because there is hair everywhere, even far from the barber chairs. With so many barber shops in Seattle, Julio needs to get his act together.

Jason Vego

Best barbershop in Seattle. When I moved hear last year, I tried out a couple shops and wasn't fully satisfied, so I decided to cross reference reviews across 20+ barbershops in Seattle. I found 3 barbers with the most positive reviews and 2 of them were Julio and Piotr (both at Counterbalance). I've been going to Julio now for the past year and I get an excellent haircut every time. But all the barbers are cool and give great cuts.