18/8 Fine Men’s Salons – Costa Mesa

Long overdue review. I have been coming to this location about 6 years and the only stylist I trust with my mop is Andrea. Always there to greet me with a smile and does an incredible job. She really takes her time with each client and it is honestly the best haircuts I have ever had. I live about 45 minutes away and literally have an ¹⁸⁄₈ a minute from my house but Andrea is worth the trip. Thanks ¹⁸⁄₈ for great years of quality service and keeping this dome polished and fresh but most of all thanks Andrea for being a great stylist and friend!

Max is amazing. I have seen him three times within the last month and every time he does a great job.

Wow, they sell themselves as a men’s salon, yet only have one licensed barber at one location available on Sundays only, and the Anton location has none referring clients to a third location in Irvine. Very disappointing customer service at this chain.

Today, I experienced one of my worst haircuts. The stylist, her name was Teresa wasn’t on the same page as me at all, I told her not to take much off the top as I was trying to grow it out, she took a bunch of the top and gave me a terrible fade, I have uneven hair on the side as she only went over each area once. I realize I was her last appointment but the job she did was horrendous. I work at a corporate office and need to have a professional haircut, she obviously cannot cut Asian hair, (kept telling me my hair keeps sticking out) and the whole haircut was rushed. She didn’t even rinse my hair out when she was done, she just wiped it down with a towel. I am outraged at the service here as I am generally pretty happy with all other ¹⁸⁄₈ salons I have visited. I ended up having to pay for an executive for a haircut that looks like I cut my own hair and she skipped out on the massage as well.

Took my son for his 1^st haircut here and it was a pleasant experience! Jimmy came out looking so adorable & the hospitality at ¹⁸⁄₈ was awesome for us the adults.

I’ve had my haircut by a few people here and they are all great. Andrea normally does my hair and, considering the awkward growth patterns I’ve got going on, she’s done an AMAZING job. Will keep coming back here for a long time!

Been to other ¹⁸⁄₈ but this was the worst experience I ever had.
Me and my nephew made appointment to go there on Sunday. 2:15 and I was told we will be taking care of back to back. (same hairstylist doing my hair will do his)
I got there at 1:50, waiting for my hairstylist to be finished until 2:30. Once I was on my seat The stylist did not even greet me, and told me after she’s done with me she have to do her regular customer hair cut and then she will take care of my nephew. I was just thinking about what she just told me and before I can say anything she tell me if I want to wait until she’s done with her regular customer!!! WHAT!!!
At this point I didn’t say anything… But but but… What comes out of her mouth after that made me leave the store in anger!!!
«You can reschedule for some other time»
I got up changed back to my clothes and left. I didn’t feel wanted as a customer to begin with. I’m a business owner myself if my employees ever treat any of my customers like this she or he will be disciplined.
To be honest I get better service regular barbershop then this place!
Wait there’s more!!!
I asked for management’s number I was giving a name and was told to call her the next day at 2:30 or so. I called at 2:50.
Sorry she’s gone for the day!!!

One of my biggest concerns when moving to a new area is finding a new stylist. I’m pretty picky when it comes to my hair and it’s tough to find someone who can get it right every time. Found Katie at ¹⁸⁄₈ and she’s done a great job. She’s very personable and always makes sure to cut it exactly how you want. I’d highly recommend going to see her!

Booked an appointment with max for the first time a few months ago. I recently got into hair styles and i was dying to get an undercut that looked like some actor i saw on pinterest. I took it to about 5 or 6 different barbers and none of them made it look even close to the haircut i wanted. Max was able to make it look exactly like i wanted it to. So i decided to go back to him and show him a different style that i wanted and he was able to pull it off as well. Hes very passionate about cutting hair and it is very easy to explain to him what i want from each haircut i get.

Been meaning to do this for a while! But Lindsey is the reason I go to this place. She is the best stylist I’ve had and I’ve been a loyal customer of hers for years. Doesn’t hurt that they have beer on draft either. If you want a great cut, go to 18 – 8 and ask for Lindsey!

I was referred to this place by my friend jasmine. The place looks as nice from the outside as it does on the inside. My stylist was Karen and she is a great. She makes sure to make you feel comfortable and welcome. My haircut came out great and I have found my new permanent hair stylist

If you want the best haircut of your life, see Lindsey at 18 8. Unilocal should allow more than 5 stars to rate how great she is. She’s been cutting my hair for years now and I couldn’t imagine going to anyone else to get my hair cut!!!

So I’m a little touchy about getting my hair cut. 18|8 has a bunch of hair stylists that are super awesome. They obviously love their jobs and have fun doing it. My favorite stylist is definitely Linzy. She gives an awesome haircut and getting my hair cut seems like hanging out with a friend instead of a chore. Highly recommend her and the salon as a whole. Also anyone who hasn’t been here, free beer wine and soft drinks. Not the reason I go here but a nice perk anyways. Worth the price and if you want to save some money, get a membership.

I’ve been going here for over 3 years now and Linzy has made my experience amazing. Her personality is contagious and no matter what kind of day I am having she always make it better. Her styles are great and I trust her to try new things with my hair, which I have never done with any of my precious stylists.

Lindsey Bloom is the best stylist in town. Makes the haircut fun and is very entertaining throughout. She gives the best shoulder massages after the cut that just tops the experience… beer, great cut, and relaxing massage — doesn’t get better than that. I drive the 30+ minutes every 3 weeks to see her and have been doing that for 8 years. She offers great hair advice and knows her business — was worried about a spot and she used some treatments that helped restore my hair — no more spot. She is great!!!

Whenever it comes time for a haircut, there are only a handful of people that I trust to cut my hair to get that perfect style and cut every time, and KATIE is my number one choice at the ¹⁸⁄₈ located off Anton Blvd right across the street from South Coast Plaza.
Next time you need a haircut, I highly recommend that you visit this location and ask for Katie when making your appointment.
Stylist Tip: Katie is a fun chick with a really great personality, she loves her job and it really shows in her work!

If you’re looking for a place that takes pride in what they do day in, day out I highly recommend going to ¹⁸⁄₈ at off Anton. I’ve been a client of Katie’s, to whom this review is for, for about 10 months, and let me just say, it gets better each time. It’s scary knowing Katie will outdo herself each time I go in for a cut — I tell her all the time, too. ;)
Getting out of bed this morning was not the hard part. It was finding a barber who could cut good hair that was most challenging, especially having not lived in the area until recently. I say barber because that is what she is, among other things; she excels in barber work, however: fades, tapers, etc., but could do anything from undercuts to pompadours to that reminiscent classic, sharp look that pervades the media in much of today. Moreover, she is so meticulous in what she does that she isn’t satisfied until the last bit of hair product is applied to your hair. And even then, she’d probably say she could’ve done more. She’s a perfectionist, but when cutting hair, I guess that could only be a good thing. But most importantly, she loves what does oh and CATS. She smiles, She laughs, and I feel as though I can talk to her about anything, especially sports. There’s hardly ever a minute of silence when you’re in her chair of awesomness getting groomed. she’ll make sure you feel right at home.
I will make it my life’s mission to seek Katie for a fresh, rejuvenating cut. Thanks girl, I appreciate it. You have a special gift.

Got a groupon deal from my wife.
Place is really high-​end, and they treat you like a king here.
The place is well-​kept, and they greet you and offer you a nice tasty beverage. varying from water, to soda, to wine, to draft IPA beer. Never been to a place like this before, so this was a very nice surprise. You wear a comfortable robe, get a wash, conditioner, post-​haircut wash, and a hot towel soak. It’s quite wonderful, I have to say.
The first time I went, I believe was last April/​May, and I met with Marco. I always ask for him now just because of his attention to detail and his natural talent and skill. He’s an artist at work and he has a drive, evident in his dedication to making you look and feel great! He would give suggestions, but would also give you what you ask for. I got married last August, and I absolutely would not take anyone else. Marco is your guy! Gives me a clean fade, texturizes my hair, and knows how to work with «strong» Asian hair. I have never in my 28 years of living have had haircuts this great. Thanks Marco, and thanks 18 | 8!

My girlfriend bought me a Groupon for an executive haircut at 18/​8, and I went not knowing what to expect. When I walked in, I was happy to find a well kept, clean, and well designed facility. After I checked in and waited for a very short time, the amazing and sweet secretary offered me a beer, which I was surprised to have and gladly accepted. Actually, she also offered my girlfriend a drink, and she was not technically a customer, so that was very kind of them.
When my stylist, Marco, came out, he was a cool, easy going guy who was both welcoming and interesting. Before he even got to my hair, he got to know me a little and we conversed for a short while, which made me feel comfortable and glad that he was cutting my hair. He then analyzed my interests in terms of what I wanted in a haircut before beginning, and he made sure that I was happy with our plan of action before starting. This was incredibly well taken by me, as all too often my stylist does not concern herself with what I want and takes a «one size fits all» approach to cutting my hair. That totally sucks, which is why I was so happy with Marco’s approach.
When we began, I took off my shirt and wore an awesome robe to ensure that my clothes did not get hair on them; the robe was also pretty dang comfortable. He started by giving me a wash, then did my cut, and then ended with another wash. After my last wash, he wrapped my face in warm towels with some magical scent brought down from heaven, personally delivered by Christ himself. In the middle of my cut, I finished my beer, and Marco kindly offered me another! Aside from the haircut, this has just been a wonderful place to hang out, talk to someone cool, and drink booze. I’m definitely coming back!
If I was to make one complaint, it was that my cut was actually for an «executive haircut,» which was supposed to include a 5 minute neck and shoulder rub. Instead, I assume I received a basic haircut, which did not include the 5 minute rub. I honestly didn’t know about this because my girlfriend didn’t tell me so that I would be surprised. I’m not too bummed out that I didn’t get this added service, as that minor detail was not that important to me. All in all, I would not sleep well giving this great facility ⁴⁄₅ stars for such a minute thing. ⁵⁄₅ stars is well deserved!

Nice haircut place more on the higher end side. The place is really nice and clean, when you walk in they give you a nice greeting and offer you a drink (beer, wine, water, soda… For free!). I had an appointment at 5:15 and my stylist met me within 5 minutes. He did a fantastic job with my hair! I was unsure how I wanted to cut it, but he ended up giving me some suggestions and it turned out great!
I had a groupon for an executive haircut which cost $ 18. I read the description of the executive haircut, and it said it came with a 5 minute neck and shoulder message (which I was looking forward to, BUT NEVER GOT). But besides that this place was good.
I rate it a 4, only because it was my first experience which in my opinion is the most crucial for businesses because the customers experience determines if they will be on ongoing client, and if you forget a major factor that differentiates their classic haircut from their executive haircut, which cost a couple more dollars (not that big of a deal since the cost is minimal) but still, it didn’t make my experience as memorable as it could’ve been.