Raymond’s Barber Shop

When I arrived the barber was smoking a cigarette on the front porch. Which is fine, but instead of putting it out and coming into the shop he made me wait as he finished it off. He did not wash his hands before he cut my hair, so I got to enjoy the smell of a Menthol Marlboro while he did his work. His work was sub par. He didn’t wet my hair well before cutting it, and the scissors he used were obviously dull. Then he preceded to use the clippers above my ear, which I had asked him not to do. And in the process he nicked me. When I expressed my dissatisfaction he offered the cut for free, which was a kind gesture. However, it didn’t make up for the damage done. I would not recommend this barber.

Small little barbershop that has a very local, friendly feel. Raymond was very nice and did a good ob. Only 3 stars because I had to wait 45 minutes before I could get my cut. He was the only one working apparently. Not a place to go if you actually have things to do, but a great place if you want that friendly, barbershop feel.

Great hair cuts…
Father & son are awesome! Highly recommend. I’ll continue to go back!

My barber moved to Austin a some time back and I felt like a bear cub lost in the woods without his Mama bear. I found Raymond’s on Unilocal and they had nothing but good reviews. I’ve been there 5 times now and love my hair cut each time. I usually get my haircut by one of Raymond’s sons — Richard I think. But Raymond himself has cut my hair as well. Anyone here can cut how you like. They only charge $ 13, so tip generously.
I went in for a haircut at my usual time frame, about every 2 ½ weeks. But I decided to let the top grow so I asked Raymond to just cut the sides. Took him about 10 minutes to give me a 1 mid fade and didn’t charge because he said he was just giving my hair a touch up.

Lately, they have been closing early as in at least an hour early or more. I dont know what gives. The last few times I came here after work they were completely closed on a day they were scheduled to be open. The next time I came they only had one barber. The last time I came they were open but the door was locked and they were not taking any more people. I have been told the last two times I went there «Try again tomorrow». No thanks. I will be buying my own set of clippers and watching YouTube videos.

Great cuts at great prices. Been here a few times and most definitely will become a regular.

Awesome barber shop. You cannot beat the price and the hair cut quality was outstanding. They were even great with my 4 year old nephew.
Highly recommended.

Finally, I found a good barber! I moved to Houston last year and have had terrible luck with barbers. I stumbled upon Raymond’s after reading some good reviews here on Unilocal and finally feel like I’ve found my place.
At places like this, I usually try to wait for the namesake (in this case Raymond), but there was a long wait, so I went with RJ (Raymond Jr. maybe??), who had an open seat right when I walked in.
My barber ended up doing a great job… he listened to my requests and cut my hair perfectly. They even do the old school neck shave here. Overall, I was very impressed and will make this my standard place.
BOTTOM LINE: Great, old school barber shop. Good cuts, no nonsense.

They do one thing extremely well: cut men’s hair. This is not a fancy salon — you won’t did any overpriced hair products here. It’s a family business — you’ll always seem the same guys, and get to know them after a few visits. They open super-​early, so it’s easy to get a haircut before heading to the office; gotta look good at that important meeting!

I have been coming here for over a year and almost did not review because I don’t want to fight a crowd in the future. Family run barbershop for real guys. A throw back to a better day. From the real barber chairs to the pictures of women on the walls. Sports talk all day and a great haircut without breaking the bank. The cats and mama just make it home. No preference on barber’s they have all cut my hair and I have no complaints. I drive in from Spring and its worth the trip.

After getting a few hack jobs from other places I decided to try this place out. Glad I did. These guys cut my hair the way I want it. The price is what a good haircuit should cost.13 $. You won’t go wrong with Raymond’s

I’ve held off reviewing this place for a while as I didn’t want it to get more crowded. I think they do a great job. Have had Raymond or his son cut my hair for a few years now. Nice low key place for men. My flattop always looks good, and they still razor my neck and sideburns as needed. Many places don’t/won’t do that anymore. Also, Raymond doesn’t try to upsell you on specialty hair products or other frivolous stuff. They know you have important things like drinking, football and BBQ to attend to, so they cut your hair and your on the way.
Get there early to avoid the rush, cuts are $ 13 now. Good people, good haircuts.

Was recommended to Raymond’s barbershop once moving into the Houston area. Got RJ to fade me up. Does good work. Prices are reasonable. Try and come in by 10am on Saturdays though. Shop gets busy after that. Only 3 barbers.

I have been all over Houston and I finally found this place and it is very close to where I live.
It can get busy, especially after 4PM and all day Saturday, but they open very early if you are so inclined.
Street parking is not a problem.
Prices recently went up to $ 13 (FYI)
These guys do a great job for a great price and I go there every few weeks.

So I have been here a few times to get my hair cut. It’s like someone set up a barber shop in their living room. It is seriously the front room of a house. There are a ton of cats out front, and pictures of cats inside. I don’t think the cats come in the house (shop) because I am allergic and it does not bother me while I am in the house (shop) waiting. The reading material while waiting is excellent (Playboy).
The haircut is pretty good. There is always the occasional stray hair that got missed when I get home, but this seems to be the case no matter where I go. You do get your neck cleaned up with a razor at the end which is nice.
The biggest plus about this place is how early it opens. I work all night sometimes, and I want to get my haircut before I go home and go to bed. So I get off work at 6:30am and head there, and there is already a line. That early in the morning it’s all old guys whose haircuts only take 10 minutes anyways. Come to think of it, my haircut takes that long too.
I hate eating up my off days with this type of errand, so Raymond’s is super convenient with its early morning hours. It’s a decent haircut at a fair price ($ 13).

I have been coming here for about 4 years and it is the only place that I will ever get a haircut in Houston. This place has the best men’s cut in town.
Price is $ 10 and Raymond and his sons run a great small barber shop. They are open early and stay open till about 6:00 pm I believe. Closed on Mondays like regular salons/​barber shops.
I say yes and you should too
I can say that sometimes you will have to wait a while if they are busy because they take their time with each client while you are in the chair so everyone gets the same attention.

I’ve always been searching for a barbershop that just gets it right. Being from Katy, I’ve always tended to go to the 3.99 or 4.99 shops where they’re good for a haircut for a highschool or middle school kid where you don’t really care too much yet about how you look. So I always got my hair cut close and I almost always started to look a little bald after my haircut and I did not like it after I started work and living downtown.
But at Raymonds, Richard got it just right. taper off in the back and just clean it up a little bit, but don’t mow my head. After the cut, couldn’t be happier. He knew exactly what I was asking for. And they’re great conversationalists, too. Not the type where you wish they would just cut your hair and be quiet.
Overall, would definitely go again!

You know? It just dawned on me. I have had the same haircut for pretty much the last 20 years. Fade with a number 1 (at its longest, a 3) with about an inch on top.
I was worried when I moved to Houston, I have been going to the same 3 barbers for the better part of those 20 years (Chuy in San Diego, Mari or Juan in L.A.), so thankfully a search revealed Raymond’s off of Washington and about ten minutes from my place.
At ten dollars, you really can’t complain, and they seem to know every single one of their patrons, so it makes it even better. I have been there 3 times now and I am recognized when I walk in. Uhm, been there hung over, sober, and teetering on asleep, but they always get the job done.
I do have to chuckle at some inadvertent George Lopez humor overheard here…‘member? You ‘member, he likeded it!

Services: 3.5÷5
Ambiance: ³⁄₅
Prices: $ 10 men drycut
Referring to my previous review, I have been going to Star Hair Salon @ Caroline for over 3.5years but since I moved from Montrose to the Memorial Park area, my regular 2.5 weeks haircut has been cut short due to the longer commute… Thus, a search for a new barber/​stylist begin…
You see, as an asian with straight and hard hair, I tend to only go to asian stylist/​barber because they know how to shape/​cut this tough and unshapeable hair! Unfortunately, there is not many asian stylist around the Memorial Park/​Rice Military neighborhood. After reading Morgan C and Edgar V reviews, I decided to check out Raymond…
Came here on Thursday around 4.45pm. Nobody and Raymond welcome me into his little salon with only 2 chairs. His son is off sick, so he’s working alone and i’m lucky its not busy. So he got all the time to do my hair… We had a little chat, originally from Rosenberg, TX, Raymond was a cotton farmer, moved to Houston, bought this property and been in this business for 25 years. So, very convincing… I asked Raymond to do a French Crop. He took his time and after about 25mins, I had a fresh (maybe younger) look ;-). He really did a great job trimming the back and along the sides.
My conclusion though, Raymond is a great trimmer but not a stylist. If you already have a style and need a really good and clean trimming, then Raymond is the man! As for me, I will have to make my way back to Star Hair the next time… cuz the asian barber knows better to shape my hair!

Getting my hair cut is my own personal therapy session — but cheaper than real therapy, of course. There is something about sitting quietly in a chair letting the barber work that restores my sanity for the 2 weeks between cuts.
Lately, I’ve been a little disenchanted with my tonsorial dojo — the eponymous Men’s Hair Salon (Fondren and 59). They do a fine job but it is hard to communicate specific changes (no matter how small) due to the language barrier. So, they basically are on auto-​pilot.
Seeking to mix it up by finding a new barber, I’ve scoured Unilocal and even consulted David N since he’s been banging the drum for more service provider reviews. I thought I had it settled to try out T&T Salon, then changed my mind to try out The Original Bellaire Barber Shop, then switched it Friday to here since they only have 3 other reviews (highly rated by dapper Morgan C). I’m literally putting my neck on the line for you, dear reader.
Raymond’s is a small house across Jackson Hill street from the famed Patrenella’s Italian restaurant. «Small» is the operative word — it has two barber chairs. About 5 seats are inside for waiting and there are about 5 more on the porch outside. Piles of magazines (sports, cars, and Playboys) are freely available to read while you’re waiting — everyone knows Playboys have exceptional «writing». Several LCDs turned to sports are also around to watch. I opted for an ESPN magazine — not that there’s anything wrong with nekkid women.
Raymond and his son are the staff for this shop and I secured my $ 10 haircut from Raymond himself. He’s a quiet man who was happy to note my first visit and volunteered that he’s been in business for 25 years. Lots of cops come early in the day since he opens at 530 AM (yes, that is Crack O’ Dawn time). I’m looking forward to coming back at 7 AM to beat the weekend rush.
After asking me how I’d like my hair cut, I got to tell him my long-​burning change.* Working quickly but carefully, he got it all done in 10 minutes including some lather and straight razor work. All in all, a good true barber visit with an added bonus of pin-​ups and super-​early hours.
Quick recap:
— Open Tues-​Friday: 530 AM to 6 PM
— Open Saturday: 530 AM to 4 PM
— Closed Sunday and Monday
— $ 10 for a haircut. Cash ONLY.
— Not a girly salon atmosphere what with the calendar pin-​ups and all.
* It was not a faux-​hawk, despite your wish to see me with it. I do work in a conservative profession, you know.