Al’s Barber Shop

This is a hip, yet classic shop my two boys and husband go to. The stylists are all friendly, professional and listen to their clients. I was so tired of bringing my boys to Supercuts, etc and being horrified at their haircuts. Spending a few dollars more is certainly worth it!
We all especially adore Al, the owner. He is not only talented, but so warm and caring.
Wouldn’t consider going any place else!

I’m sure their cuts and services are great. At least, I’d hope they are for a $ 28 price tag, which I was willing to pay. However, I arrived at 5:50pm with the impression that they were open until 6:30pm, as it clearly states here on Unilocal.However, the lady at the front asked if I had an appointment, which I did not (again, Unilocal says they aren’t appointment only) The place was empty, mind you (which originally made me think they might be closed, but they had a Unilocal sticker on the front door, so I put 2 and 2 together and thought I’d get 4… I was wrong). She then said that they were actually closing up shop for the night. I mentioned the hours shown on Unilocal,and she said that since they schedule their stylists on an appointment basis (!!!), «you can’t really go off of that». I get that there is a bit of cleanup, etc that goes into closing a barber shop for the day. Just accurately represent your hours/​services. A very odd way of doing business. I’ll be sure to take mine elsewhere, and I’d recommend you do the same.

Al, upon years of dedication, has build a destination Barber Shop. Being bald is a failly straight forward practice: Shave your head with a Mach3. A beard on the other hand is where Al comes in.
I’m looking my best/​via a methodical trim courtesy of Al. $ 10 for a beard trim is some of the best money spent in recent times past.

I’ve been to Al’s in Boulder and Denver, and have had a great experience at both. The service, quality, and price are all great, and I plan to keep coming back.

Nice looking place. Needed a basic men’s haircut at short notice, was willing to pay up to 50 $! Al’s had a «walk in’s welcome» sign outside. Turns out this was not true and turned me away 2 hours before closing.
Another barber Down the block did a great job at half the price and happily took me in 30 minutes before closing.

I continue coming back to get my haircut from Al because of the great work that he does as well as charging a reasonable price, especially for the quality of service that the entire shop provides. Scheduling is easy and fairly flexible, and I have found all of my appointments to be on time and have never felt that my haircuts have been rushed.

This is Alexis’s boyfriend, John. I have been visiting Boulder from Boston this past week. A couple of days ago I decided I wanted a haircut so I began Unilocaling. At the time, my hair was a little over a foot long and It started driving me crazy. After searching for a while, Al’s barber shop seemed to be the best balance between practicality and quality. The Unilocal page was a bit misleading in the sense that there was no Al here… no male barbers at all actually. I was quite nervous to have my hair cut and while I was in the waiting area I felt my anxiety peak. I wanted a trim and some layers added to make my crazy long hair look a little more presentable.
Almost immediately after I began talking with Carly, I felt my nerves relax. She seemed to know exactly what I wanted before I even explained it myself. She talked about how she does long haired guy cuts all the time which made me feel very comfortable. It was no surprise, when she finished the cut, that it looked exactly how I could have imagined it looking and even better. She just simply understood what I was going for and what I was about with seamless ease. If I lived here I would totally go back and now I know where to get my haircut upon returning to Boulder in the future.

Went to Al’s really not having a good idea what I wanted and not having had a great haircut in a long time. Al listened to what I wanted and ended up giving me a cut I’m really happy with. Wasn’t even that expensive! I’ll definitely be back.

My 5 year old son has been getting his haircut at Floyds. The point of Floyds is walk-​in service. However, the last two times, it seemed everyone had called to put their name on the list prior to getting there. So this is like a poor man’s version of appointments. Either don’t take appointments or just give in! Start taking appointments! I was tired of this charade so I made an appointment at Al’s. We got in, son sat down, got a cut (by a friendly stylist), we paid, and left! Happy! I also enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Floyds insists on playing music very loudly which can be difficult for a young child. I got a little time to relax and it was a win win for all!

This place kicks ass! I went in wanting a super specific haircut and walked out with my hair looking far better than expected! This place is super professional and they do an amazing job. I’ve been everywhere from floyd’s to silver & gold and this place is by far the best.

I always get a great cut here. My schedule has been a bit hectic so I have bounced around a few stylist, and it’s fun to meet the eclectic mix of employees. I’ve recently started scheduling my appointments in advance and am back with Al, who is top notch. The place is very warm and inviting, well kept, and well stocked with any products you may need to keep that hair styled. Highly recommend becoming a regular here!

I have always been hesitant to get my haircut at a new place, sight unseen. The whole experience was great. I got a hair style exactly the way I wanted and actually better than I expected.
Josie is a fabulous stylist and human being. Thank you for making this a great experience.

I went here a while back on the advice of my wife. Al wasn’t there. And without Al, I have to dispute the idea that this is really a barber shop. I would call it a hair salon that employs (apparently) one barber. I just wanted a basic haircut, beard trim, and shave. I was told they’re all booked so come back in 3 hours. I did. Then they could see me.
The stylist I had was polite and friendly. But she wasn’t a barber, and couldn’t use a straight razor. That requires a barber’s license, she explained. Well, I came to «Al’s Barber Shop» thinking they employed barbers! Apparently not, at least not that day. She also seemed pretty flummoxed by the whole facial hair thing in general. They gave me a «new customer discount» which brought the price down below $ 30. But even that price is a tough pill to swallow when they could only provide 2 of the 3 services I wanted, and only after a 3 hour wait. So I won’t be going back. I’m still looking for a traditional barber shop — one that employs licensed barbers, handles drop-​in customers, and knows how to trim manly beards.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Al’s three months ago. I’m surprised I didn’t Unilocal about it. A friend recommended me here and thank goodness that were taking walk-​ins that day. The hair stylist listened patiently to my needs, asked me pointed questions, and then proceeded with the haircut. The end result was excellent and it lasted for 2 months in Europe. It’s what I needed. I look forward to seeing the same hair stylist again soon.

Awesome technical hair cutting in a hip, funky cool barber shop. Yes, it is a barber shop, but they take care of women too. In fact, 10% of their clientele are women :-).
Al, the hair master himself, is highly sought after for hair shows in NYC and abroad.
Megan is a color wizard and all of the staff are excellent and well above average in technical hair cutting skills.

Al’s rules. I have been going to Al’s for many years now and always get great service and a terrific cut. Definitely one of the better shops I have gone to. Check them out!

I’ve been going to Megan Wilkinson for more than three years now for color. She is a very talented colorist and does a great job keeping my hair looking beautiful, natural, and not grey! She is also hilariously funny and entertaining. And cute.

I’ve got to go against the grain of the other reviewer’s here… I tried Al’s several times over the course of a couple years. My intitial visit stemmed from the positive reviews online, and succeeded in gaining my trust. But perhaps that was the quality of the specific man who gave me the cut, because every cut since then has been far sub-​par.
Sure, the place has a cool ambiance and the stylist conversation’s are decent. However, at the continued explicit request not to cut anything resembling a bowl, each girl in the subsequent cuts could not master that task. It was hard to clarify the instruction during the cut, and particularly at the end because of the way they tussle the damp hair and provide it ‘style’. A shower later, and the crop look’s like cut wheat.
Now, I’m a simple man, and perhaps my hair is on the somewhat difficult scale to control, but I don’t use product and don’t want to. Flipping through all their style books, I’ve never found anything I desire. Pretty much, just cut the hair shorter, layer it and avoid any tricks. I’ll help make decisions as we go along as best I can.
In the end, I will not be returning to Al’s. The cuts received were worth $ 12, far less than the $ 35 charged.

Every time I go here I always get a great hair cut its sweet. The place has a relaxing ambience to it and there is always something good on the tv there or to read if you have to wait. When I go to Al’s Megan always cuts my hair and does a great job every time and she is always a joy to talk to. i

The only place I ever got my hair cut in Boulder. It’s a man-​salon; comfortable yet upscale. You’ll pay for what you get, but it’s worth it.
This place is an American Crew joint, and they have a large selection of product for those who use it.
Al is the man to go to, but everyone else there is extremely competent. And if you’re up for it, throw down the extra for a shave. Al is a master, and though he’s a little more expensive than the rest of the folks, he’s a pleasure to talk to, and he’s a master with both a straight-​edge and with scissors. He once shaved my head (at about a half-​inch length) without clippers. Seriously.