The Barber & Shave Shoppe

More than I normally pay for a cut, but finally found someone who can cut hair and not leave lumps!

Brandy is amazing! She really listens before she starts cutting and takes care to get everything right. Some of the best haircuts I’ve ever had. Super friendly and relaxed environment too.

My first visit today. Had the immense pleasure of meeting Victoria and Brandy. Felt at home after 2 minutes being there. Absolutely fabulous cut and better yet, service was impeccable. Victoria was outstanding. Can’t wait to return. The service and experience was that awesome. Thank you ladies!

Even with the vague description of what I’m looking for, Brandy gave me one badass haircut. Got my new permanent barber.

I’ve finally found my Charleston Barber Shop. Great haircut and great conversation.

Brandi is the barber here and she does a fantastic job. The atmosphere in this little barber shop is quaint, the products are top notch, and her skill is obvious from the first cut. Her popularity is a great indication that many people value her as their barber which may be the only downside to this establishment; you need to schedule an appointment before you arrive. Although, if you regularly get your hair cut, making an appointment will ensure that she has time to do the job properly. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Excellent Haircut, Service, and Atmosphere. Brandy has a Warm and Professional Personality. Parking was a Breeze!

Have had a handful of great haircuts here, and was very happy with the straight razor shave. The price is justified by the attention to detail and all of the extras the barbers provide. Pleasant service with a smile, and good conversation always makes for a great experience. This is my new permanent barber in West Ashley.

Read great reviews about Brandy, so I booked an appointment with her. I showed up 20 MINUTES early for my 430P appt. The 4P appt was late so she took the other hairstylist’s customer as they were a bit busy. When she finished with him, her 4P had arrived by that point and she asked me if I was okay with Heather, the other stylist, cutting my hair. I noticed they were busy and felt like being nice. WRONG DECISION (one would think they would take the person who was 20 minutes early to their appt rather than the guy who was late).
After a short discussion with Heather AS WELL AS SHOWING HER TWO PICTURES OF MYSELF WITH THE HAIRSTYLE I WANTED, she began to cut my hair. The whole haircut was facing away from the mirror. I was shocked when she turned me around to see the final cut. She COMPLETELY DISREGARDED what I had told her and fucking chopped all of my hair of. As it was Christmas Eve and I didn’t want to be a scrooge (also complaining would not have grown my hair back), I paid and said Merry Christmas then went on my way.
I’m not sure why Heather thought it’d be okay to give me a military cut. I cannot rate Brandy (who seems to have great reviews) bc I was pushed to the other hairstylist. However, if you want someone to do whatever they want with your hair and not listen to your explicit instructions, call Heather.
WORST HAIRCUT EXPERIENCE EVER.
This is my first review on Unilocal in the five years I’ve been on here. That’s how bad it was.

Pros: Punctual, attentive, clean shop, knowledgeable, friendly, amazing with a razor.
Cons: There can be a bit of traffic getting there, as with most places in Avondale.
On 12/​15/​2015 I came into The Barber & Shave Shoppe. I had tried a few barber shops in Charleston earlier in the year. The Barbers I had went to before kind of rushed me out the door because they had people waiting. Feeling skeptical, even after reading reviews and seeing great photos, I made an appointment through Unilocal.She took her time and gave me one of the top 5 haircuts I’ve ever had. It had been about 3 months since I’d gotten a haircut, I went in looking like Encino Man, and came out looking professional (just in time for a few job interviews I have lined up).
Overall my experience was incredibly positive. The cut itself is exactly what I wanted, Brandy was funny and engaging without talking your ear off, asked all the right questions about how I style my hair after getting it cut so that I can have it parted and the cut compliments the product I use on my hair. She also is absolutely phenomenal with a straight razor, and with styling tips. There are few people who cut hair who take the time to see where your natural part is when you’re getting a hard part, and she really made sure it was correct before touching my head with a razor. ⁵⁄₅ I’ve found my Charleston barber shop.

New to Charleston, noticed the good reviews and they were correct. Welcoming atmosphere will definitely return

Just swung in from Florida to visit my sister for the month and have been looking to get a haircut for the past two weeks. The reviews from Unilocal are no joke. Brandy gave me a great haircut and setting up the appointment via the Unilocal app/​using the voucher was a breeze. I’ve been getting my haircut done by the same two barbers in Florida for the past 5 years and now I have a barber in Charleston! Do yourself a favor and set up an appointment here. You won’t regret it.

Brandy is truly amazing! After countless of stylists, I’ve finally found mine! I had no idea how I wanted to cut my hair & she told me what she thought would look good. She was right! My hair looks & feels amazing. She also gave me some quick & very simple tips (that I can actually do & follow) when I style.
Not only did she make my hair look amazing she’s very easy to talk to & personable! My next appointment is booked! Thank you Brandy!!!

Brandi is truly phenomenal. She listens to what the customer wants, has great input & is genuinely fun and engaging to talk too. I don’t personally get my hair cut there, as the shop is really geared toward men, but she is amazing with my teen son’s hair.
His tip? ALWAYS get the warm lather neck shave :)

A most excellent spot for a barber style cut, right in Avondale. Perfect space, and great cut. Highly recommend. I can’t wait to get a hot shave next time I’m in.

Work trip, so needed to clean up. She’s wonderful. Nice cut and took charge. I really appreciated her getting me in. If you’ve not been here, you should.

I was traveling to Charleston on business and was dying for a haircut. I found Brandy on Unilocal and booked my appointment right from the app!
Brandy did a jam up job on my hair. Fixed something that has been bugging me forever without even having to tell her about it. Her attention to detail is out of bounds.
You’d be crazy not to have her cut your hair.

Came in 2 days before my wedding for a quick trim. One of the best experiences at a barbershop so far (and I generally get my hair cut every 2 weeks). It can be nerve-​racking going to a new barber– and especially before such a big day. We had a great time talking about our experiences both in Atlanta and Los Angeles– she’s hilarious and genuine. Great cut, looked perfect for the wedding, and was inexpensive. Next time I’m in the Charleston area, I’m definitely coming in for another trim!

It had been a good while since I last went to a barber or salon. I had grown disappointed in the cuts I used to get — and my hair is pretty straightforward — so I bought an electric clipper and started trimming my own hair. But last week was hot, humid, busy for me, and even a little stressful, so I decided to treat myself.
I found Brandy’s shop on Unilocal and not only were the reviews good, she offers online booking via the Unilocal app, and her shop is near my house. It was a great experience and I will be returning! As I mentioned above, my hair is pretty straightforward and the older I get, the less hair I have, so I didn’t expect much — clipper cut my hair, ensure straight/​even lines, trim my beard, etc. But she put thought into my hair nevertheless and, for the first time in years, I look in the mirror and actually like my haircut! She left it a little fuller on top and tapered it nicely on the sides. She also left a little more length than I had been on my beard. And it looks great!
I will be scheduling my next appointment so that its about two weeks from my last one. Oh, bring cash because Brandy doesn’t accept credit cards. I initially missed that detail in her listing on Unilocal

Brandy cut my hair today. She is by FAR the friendliest nicest stylist that I have been to in this city. She explained that the style of cut that I wanted wasn’t going to look the best and told me the best way to get my hair as close to what I was looking to achieve.
The shop its self is extremely clean and there was nothing out of place. She has my business for the foreseeable future!!! Thank you Brandy!!!