Brothers Barber Shop

I live in Ohio but came to my home town for a family matter. Brothers Haircut gave me the best haircut of my life. Excellent skill, cleaned up my natural hairline, shave, perfect tapering, deft clipper use, amazing scissor technique, and a massage of my temples, sides, lower nape and my neck and shoulders, all for a mere $ 20! I have him a $ 5 tip. The guy is the best!

Worse fucking place to make an appointment the barbers are fucking shitty except for Ray the lady taking the calls is a piece of shit she can never give you a straight answer she always around the bushes and if you are Filipino she would take you before anyone else racist bastards fuck this place

I honestly feel bad for not giving 5 stars, Ray gave me my first fade and he is a great barber. I have nothing bad to say about his work. I have never walked in to this place without at least two people waiting to get cut by Ray, one time I even showed up 15 min before they opened and there was already a person waiting. Keep in mind NO APPOINTMENTS and they do not honor them. They will tell you that you have an appointment and they write your name on a schedule but that’s as far as it goes. If you have a one o’clock and there are two people waiting, you are getting online. I learned the hard way.
Why 3 stars? Because Ray is where this barbershop ends. It seems as if they let anyone who can use scissors and trimmers cut hair, and they usually don’t last. Seems as if there is someone new everytime I go, even though I don’t go there thag often…
I usually go when I forget to make an appointment with my usual barber or I need a cut that same day.
Yesterday I walked in and as expected there was a handful of people waiting for good old Ray. Infront of where I sat down to wait was a guy getting cut by a new guy (OF COURSE) when done his bald fade looked decent. I normally wait for Ray no matter what but yesterday I was in a rush so I took the risk! I let PJ give me an undercut. Expecting a mediocre hair cut, to my surprise it was decent. PJ gave me a good cut, not good enough to make him my go to but it was alright. but it wasn’t my only surprise. I told PJ to only give me a fade and that he didn’t have to touch the top of my head yet I was charged 5 dollars more because of my hairstyle not cause of what he cut… I have been coming here for years so I had the right amount of cash on me for the haircut and tip. I had to use my card wich added 2 dollars. TWO DOLLARS TO PAY WITH DEBIT!
3 stars because this is the most I’ve paid for a mediocre hair cut…
If I would of gotten cut by Ray this review would of been more positive and I would of saved some cash…
ALWAYS WAIT FOR RAY!

I live in Oakland and drive out to Brother’s just for my haircut cause they are that damn good!
I heard about Brother’s from one of my instructors at school. His hair always looked good so I asked him where he went and he told me about Brother’s. I have been going to Brother’s for the last 8 months now. In the 8 months, only once have I went somewhere else and they messed my hair up! Don’t cheat on your barbers!
I’ve gotten my hair cut by Marcello, PJ, and some other guy at Brother’s. The other guy, who was on the right side of the building was forgettable, and didn’t do a good job. But PJ and Marcello do a great job. PJ is young and cool, good with clippers and fades. I rarely see him there though, maybe it’s the days I go in? I’ve gotten most of my haircuts by Marcello though. Marcello does a really good job with my hair, fades, and he’s good with scissors and detailing too. He also shaves you with a razor and gives you a little back massage at the end. Both PJ and Marcello do really good, I don’t like waiting so I’ll take whichever is free.
Talking about wait times, I see a lot of reviews on here talking about long wait times. I’ve only had to wait once and that was a thirty minute wait on a Friday. All the other times I’ve gone, it may be a five minute wait, or they’ll take me instantly. Obviously, don’t expect there to be no line on a Saturday. Either wake up early, go on another day, or simply wait.
Thumbs up to the great haircuts at Brother’s.

I’ve been coming here since 2004. Rey is a great barber. He’s pretty much watched me grow. Only go to him. The problem with this place is the appointment system. I came here today, my appointment was at 1pm and another customer comes in after me with a 12:30pm appointment. He gets his hair cut before me. It doesn’t make sense to me. Also, when you call, the lady will tell you no one is here, she’s lying. They have lost my brother as a customer due to this. I’ve stuck with Rey but I’m starting to reconsider as time isn’t a thing I like to waste. Four stars are for the great haircut and neck massage.

Ray is the man. He can do any style but does not blow his own horn. All other barbers are good. Fridays are really busy as well as Saturday. Its best to make an appointment on these days although walk ins are welcome. Just expect to wait. Fades, Bald Tapers, crew cuts, high fades, low fades and your style is waiting for you at this Excelsior gem. You won’t be disappointed.

I’ve been coming here since high school, which is about 10 years. In the beginning this place was awesome. Ray honored the first come first serve system. I understood that if I was the first one there no wait, but if there were 5 ahead of me, 2 hour wait for sure. He eventually implemented the appointment system. So I called, scheduled an appointment and came in for my haircut. When I stepped in, someone was getting cut. I figured I would be next so I sat down. 1 hour and 30 minutes later I was still waiting. Finally my turn came up. After my haircut I went up to pay. I didn’t have cash, so I gave them my debt card. His wife asked me «how much tip do you want to give?» I said nothing because I was pretty upset at the fact that I had to wait. She looked at me in shocked and called Ray over. Ray asked the same question again, «how much tip» my answer was again «nothing»! Here is why i don’t come here anymore and why I’m writing this negative review. Ray looks at me mad and tells me «than don’t make appointment»!
Ray is a skilled barber with lots of experience. But he has bad service, and he fails to communicate with his customers how things are ran at his shop. His attitude is terrible, which overshadows his skillset. I have no idea why people still go and wait in a 2 hour long line. So my suggestion to whomever is reading this, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! There are plenty of good barbers with better customer service out there.

I give the actual hair cut 5 stars, but as far as the professionalism and the integrity its definetly below zero, i’ve came here often only for emergencys due to other barber shops either being closed or way to busy, i’ve had plenty of stories of how this barber shop is money hungry not caring about it’s customers, ounce the lady running the front lied to me and told me that the hair cut was $ 5 more then the price on the menu, other times «ray the barber» let his family cut in line then lied and told the rest of us that his fam had an appointment even though they dont take any appointments before noon (it was 7:30am). I remember Countless times making an appointment then them pushing me back a hour or 2 because they wanted to squeeze in all the drop ins (appointment or first come first serve –choose one !!) And after all these disappointing encounters, they expect you to tip even after all the bad service and the high $ 20 cut, the grunt and talk under there breath when no tip is given. Now i do not mean to bash ray or the barbershop in any way, i myself feel sorry for the guy having to work 7 days a week with no vacation must suck, if i were to put myself in his shoes I’ll probably lose the passion to cut, I hope this family businesses makes it and actually enjoy life

Echoing everything negative that has been said by other reviewers, and then some. I once got verbally assaulted here by a barber (not Ray) when i let him know mid-​cut that I wasn’t happy with my fade — honestly thought I was going to get shanked before walking out of there (with an oval fade). This place has never honored appointments and is not at all hygienic. Yes, Ray has a reputation for providing good (not great) fades. But it’s not worth the hassle you’ll deal with once you become a regular customer.

I called on a saturday to ask what time they opened. The lady said they open@7:30am. So I asked her if i could make an appointment and she took that appointment for 7:30am on Sun. I show up and they’re closed. After waiting 20min called again and they sounded they just woke up I asked them what time they opened
and she said 9am. So book another appointment for 9. I show up again at 9 and there’s 3 people ahead of me even though I made an appointment. Never again will I go to this place. BE AWARE THEY DON’T ACCEPT APPOINTMENTS EVEN THOUGH THEY SAY THEY DO!!!

Ray is the Man! When he cuts your hair it takes 30mins or less and it looks good. Cleans you up and give you a quick Massage Done. Make sure you make an Appointment or you will be waiting for at least 2 hours on a busy day! Ray loves his TFC Channel.

High quality service. Consistent haircuts. Fairly priced. Good surrounding neighborhood. Easy parking. Friendly environment.

Been coming here for years. Ray is nice with the clippers.

This is the only place I go to get my hair cut. I live in Oakland and I drive al the way to SF just for a cut. That says a lot already. Taper, fade, line up they do the best. Granted I don’t always go hear b/​c sometimes I am cheap and cut my own hair. The young Filipino cut my hair for my wedding and did a great job. Go here. not bad price. I got lined up and a taper and a shave I thinkk it was $ 39.

Ray and Marcelo have really good skills at fading and lining but if you want any specific types of hair cuts go to ray. Explain carefully of what you want and you’ll get it.
This place gets really busy on thurs, fri, and the weekends; so I suggest you go either early on those days or early on the weekdays.

I been going there for 4 years since 2002 back when the OG’s were working there and it wasn’t worth it anymore. after they raised the prices and got vandalized they got more unprofessional, the Filipino lady is more full of sh*t and not to mention a snob and they even got me late for my graduation because they don’t honor appointments. But if you’re a cop, free haircut and cut everyone in line! I guess bribing authority figures doesn’t leave the Filipino blood. I’m Filipino so I’m aloud to say that. HALF a star for decent haircut

Rey is the best barber and gives great fades. I book my appointment 2 weeks ahead as soon as my cut is done.
I used to go to a place on Mission next to my old job, and I had been going there for 4 years, no wait really, and 12 bucks. ok cuts.but the last year I had been going there it seemed I was never happy with my cut and hoping it would be better next time. I had it and went to Brothers and have not regretted it, even though, it’s a little more expensive and the wait can be long.
The courtesy massage is a plus too… lol

First of all, It is extremely hard to find a good barber. I’ve been to so many different ones all over the bay area. But no luck finding a good one that’s a keeper… I’ve tried different nationalities, but none of them really satisfied me as far as getting it done! But when I discovered about this place, I found home right away!
Ray is the O.G. Filipino barber. He is the best barber in the world!!! I’m serious!!! I’ve never felt so good about my hair… He definitely knows how to do it the right way! He gives the best cuts! Everything’s just so smooth!
This place gets real busy and sometimes you might wait for a little bit… But guess what, at the end of the day, it’s how you feel about your hair and about yourself. And I know for a fact that it is WORTH THE WAIT! coz i feel good after getting my haircuts. and with Ray’s complimentary massage at the end, it will surely put the icing on the cake… If you’ve had a long day, that 10 – 15 second back, neck, and head massage will definitely relax you. With about $ 20 out the door, it’s definitely worth it! Another plus is they even sell cold refreshments and some goodies in their fridge. =]

I used to go here to get my fades from Ray practically every week. and I just finally got tired of it.
Why I am giving this place 1 Stars,
1. Really really Bad Customer Service!
I always book an appointment in advance, and still always end up waiting over 1 – 2 hours, infront of people who just walked-​in 5 – 10 mins before me… ARE you
serious!
Oh, and don’t bother coming in the mornings, he’s usually an hour late, even if you book an appointment! N usually Drunk from night before
2. Dirty /​Unproffesional
Ray has been using the same dirty brush and powder duster on every customer for the months I have been going there. Even the water they dip the comb I’m is dirty
The receptionist lady taking appointments on the phone will lie to you and set you up even when the schedule is FULL just to get you in and have you end up waiting hours.
My comments are based on a 4 years period of getting my fades from this barbershop.
I honestly feel that the fades arent worth the price and sh*t you have to deal with coming here. Coming to this place fucks up ur day

Every time I leave Brothers, I always come out with a clean cut. I been going here for years now. First I started out with Froiland, the barber on the right side of the shop. He cuts pretty fast and good, but honestly, no one does it better than Ray. He’s the captain of the ship. He’s the everyone goes to, because he knows how to get the job done right. He maybe old school, but his technique is pretty flawless. Once I waited about two hours inside the shop just to get a skin fade from Ray. One thing I like about Ray is that he’s real Filipino. While he’s giving you a cut (which usually takes about 20 – 30 min depending on your request), he’s usually a quiet/​mellow dude, but sometimes he’s talking tagalog with some of the OG filipinos inside the shop. He also loves to watch TFC while you’re in the chair, but I doubt it distracts him at all. I guess it’s his way of enjoying his line of work because he has to cut at least 20 – 30 people a day. I also like how he cleans you up with a single blade, which makes your cut last a day or two longer.
Another great thing about Ray is the massage at the end. After a 30 minute session in his chair, he gives you a 30 second neck massage. It may go by quick, but it’s pretty worth it. No other barber in the bay area gives you a clean cut and a massage like Ray does. That’s why he’s special. I usually tip him about $ 20 or $ 22 because he works so hard everyday and he deserves it.
Brothers gives you a 5 star cut, but the place isn’t perfect. During their busiest days (fridays and saturdays) the wait time with and without an appointment is rediculous. If you see more than 3 people waiting, you probably won’t get a cut in two hours. I always call in before I come to the shop. And I always try to come really early when they open or an hour before they close. Usually his wife takes the calls and mans the desk, but she doesn’t really do a good job making appointments. Even with an appointment, it doesn’t really secure you a cut at that time. You usually have to come at least an hour before your appt time, because Ray has a lot of walk-​in customers that like to wait hours for a cut. If Ray is super busy for the day and I really need a cut for the day, I usually go to Mark (the buff dood w/​the pony tail). His cuts take a little longer than Ray, but they’re pretty decent. I like him because he’s very friendly to talk to and he knows a lot about sports and philosophy.
Overall, the place is decent and clean. In the morning, the place may smell like fish or some type of filipino dish, because their kitchen is in the back. They also have TFC on lock like 24/​7, so be prepared to get your ocho-​ocho on. I think they also sell frozen tocino, longanisa, and lumpia there too, which is really cool, but I haven’t tried buying any yet. That would be so great if they sold them hot and fresh while you’re waiting for a cut.
The Good: Ray (the OG filipino barber w/​glasses); he gives you the best fades, tapperds, line up (all with a single blade!), a friendly filipino atmosphere
The Bad: Waiting 1 – 2 hours or longer with or without an appointment, TFC always on 24/​7, and the price ($ 17 usually for a cut but I’m not complaining)