Old YMCA Barber Shop

Very reasonable price for a simple haircut. Will definitely return when I need another haircut.

The woman that works there, she is bad. Cant listen to simple instructions. I got a bad haircut from her a year ago, she shaved too much off the back. I get it, maybe she was day dreaming.
Yesterday, i go in. Wing isn’t there. I’m on a time crunch for a wedding so I give her a second chance I’m willing to give people second chances I ask her specifically not to shave too high to leave my part alone and I even showed her physically by pointing to my head what does she do she shaves off my part and now I have this new haircut that all the kids are running around with which is exactly what I didn’t want. She can’t listen to simple instructions and if you can’t listen to instructions you should not cut hair.
WING ON THE OTHER HAND, IS THE REALLY GOOD. GO TO HIM!

I’ve been coming here for several years now, and Ampelia has been my barber most of that time. She does excellent work and is very attentive to detail. She listens to what you need and how you want your hair.
I highly recommend her! Plus, you can’t beat the price! Thanks for keeping me looking sharp!

Awesome place, cheap and great environment. Highly recommended
Take cash only and in convenient location with Parking near city hall.

I have been looking for a barbershop that is literally close to where I live ever since I got out of the military. I want to look clean but have some kind of style at the same time so I have been driving to either Claremont or Reseda, where I get my haircut every 2 months. I realized I have been wasting gas and time when this awesome old school feel of a barbershop is right here.
I walked in and showed a picture to the barber, who’s name is Wing, the kind of haircut I’d like to have. As soon as he started cutting my hair, he asked if I was in the military and I responded with «awhile back». That opened a door of conversation and he made me feel at home. We had conversation about military and how he has a lot of customers that were and/​or are still in. As we were talking, his hands were moving and I was just waiting for some mistakes to be made. When you go to a barbershop or hair salon or anyone to take care of your hair for the first time, you’d be nervous too.
However, as he finished cutting my hair, I saw a glimpse of my majestic head with an awesome haircut. He made me look good and I’m so glad he was able to clean me up because I’m definitely coming back here!

My haircut was ehh ok… as in the lady who cut my hair did what I asked and she was very nice. On the other hand the place was dirty. I know it’s a barber shop and not a salon, but c’mon there was a bunch of hair on the floor, the mirrors dirty, and everything was just messy. Even when I went to sit in the barber chair I could see hair all over it. Also the lady cut my hair in about 15 minutes… that can be ok if your in a hurry but I felt she rushed and after I left I can see areas she could of blended better or cut more evenly. She also left a bunch of hairs on my forehead and I had hairs all over the collar of my shirt because again she didn’t take the time to keep or brush off the hairs as she cut.
So if you just want a quick basic haircut and don’t mind the dirty mess… give it a try

Nice place. It is nearby the city hall, with kind and considerate people. Love my new hair and the chatting here

I had high hopes. Walked around the building 4 times and couldn’t find the entrance.

Small and hidden, this 2 chair barbershop has been around for ages, but you’d never know it by its unassuming location, tucked into the basement corner of a government building.
The guys are legit. Old school. No nonsense, yet willing to chat, they get right down to the business and do a fine job. Now that I’ve been twice, I have to say that both cuts were sharp and solid. You won’t pay through the nose, but don’t expect Supercuts prices either.
Cash only.

After trying out multiple barber shops in the area, Old YMCA is my FAVORITE. I took my 2 ½ year old son in for his 4^th haircut and one for me as well. Our turn was with Ampelia. Not only was she outstanding with the scissors and clippers, but she makes you feel comfortable and has a special talent for translating her clients requests. This was a great experience and we will no doubt be returning.

I have been coming here to see Chau for the last 4 years. He’s a great barber.
However, I just found out that Chau is no longer working here, he’s now working in South Pasadena. Shoot him an email to schedule a haircut with him:

Love this place. Both my boys (ages 1 & 5) and my husband come here for their cuts. Wing and Chau are amazing with children – the lollipops help the boys keep their eyes on the prize.

I moved to Pasadena 1 year ago. Of course I had to find not only a new dry cleaning spot, but I also had to locate a new barbershop. Thank the man upstairs for Unilocal!I found this barbershop on Unilocal and decided to try it. After all, it had the highest rating in town
Now I know why! This place gives great haircuts! I get my haircut there every time now.
3 barbers they are all cool guys. Chou cuts my hair and I always leave satisfied with my haircut! This place is worth it

Great

Perfection.
America’s finest when it comes to a simple hair cut.
You are treated like a person and not a walking credit card. I’ll be getting my hair cut here as long as I live in Pasadena for sure.
Warning: The barbers are full of character. If you can’t handle that and you would rather be on your iPhone the whole time. go pay $ 30 for a men’s cut at a creepy solon with wood paneling, marble and all that jazz. Just sayin.

I forgot who cut my hair… he’s the barber farthest from the door — thin Asian dude sportin’ glasses. Real nice, easy with the conversation, and most importantly: gives a good clean cut.
Each barber has their own schedule (which is displayed on the mirror at the top, near their name).
Small lil’ joint. They have like…3−4 chairs. Good ventilation though — didn’t see a bathroom but I think there is one. I mean c’mon…where are they going to pee?
$ 13 for what I got (zero fade), and he did an amazing job. Felt good afterwards, felt great! Felt like a man. Roar.
Cash only please. Thank you for your time.
Hope my review was helpful in some way, because I know it ain’t funny or cool.

Big fan of this place!
I love Chau and Wing! They are the only people I can trust with my hair. I have been to over 50 high end salons and this basic barber shop can do it all. Even at a great price.
I still can’t believe I never made a review for these guys since I’ve been such a long time customer.
I highly suggest Unilocal reviewers to go to this place. Hands down best bang for your buck in all of California.
Love you guys!

My barber left and opened his own shop so I haven’t been in here in awhile.

This place is the dive bars of barbershops. $ 12 haircuts, a random location that resembles a small basement, pretty disheveled look, but pretty damn good haircuts.
Wing cut my hair and he did it exactly the way I wanted it to come out. He’s a real stand up guy too. The guy before me was really old and used a walker to get around. Wing walked with him every step of the way out the shop and up the stairs to make sure he didn’t fall.
Bad stuff: no credit cards and only street parking (though that’s really not a big problem here)
I’m coming back for sure.

Joe cut my hair. I take off my glasses during the haircut so I can’t quite see what is going on. By the end of the cut, the sides were severely uneven. I don’t fuss. Things like that can be fixed. But what bothered me most was that after asking Joe about it, he agreed and hadn’t a clue about what to do. He started using different clipper levels and voiced his concern to why it wasn’t working. Wing ultimately came over and saved the day.
Let’s just say, Wing will do all the cutting from now on.