Mt Pleasant Barber shop

One of the best deals around if you want a fresh looking haircut. The first 2 – 3 hours is only by walk in then they start taking appointments which I highly recommend also Calvin does all appointments on Friday! But you need to call early if not you miss you shot at a hair cut. A hair cut runs you about $ 15 and if you want to get shaved and everything it’s about $ 25 but when you call let them know.
Over all a great place to go and monet well spent.

Very popular place. My son loved this place, till he went back, cuz Calvin left a line, instead of a fade on one side. He told my son, «I would never let a customer leave like that.» Well, you did! Never again! He left and fixed it else where. Your customer service SUCKS!

Janice, Calvin, Stella, and Rose were all great. Customer service and knowing exactly what you want and actually do it.
Only issue is that it’s crowded and they’re always busy so hard to get a long appointment. Worth it tho

I’ve been going to this barber shop for a while now, and I think it’s safe to say that it’s earned its spot as my regular go-​to place. This place is very popular so most of the days, you’re going to need to call ahead and book an appointment. Very rarely do they have an open slot for a walk in. But if you’re lucky, a patron may have finished early or is running late, so they could squeeze you in.
The staff is very friendly and personable. On my very first visit, I received a haircut from Calvin. Right off the bat, he was shooting the breeze and made me feel very at ease. The entire staff is warm like that, and they even go so far as to remember you for the next time you’re looking for a cut, they even remember what you got last time and will ask you if you still want the same cut.
As for the actual haircuts, they know their stuff. If you really know what you want, they’ll follow your directions to the letter. On the other hand, if you’re still wavering on what haircut you want, feel free to ask them their opinions. The first time I went to this establishment, I was at a crossroads with my hair and wasn’t sure what style I wanted. With the help of Calvin and Stella, I now regularly get a 2 to 0 high taper on the sides with no line up (they explained to me how the haircut will work with my head shape and my hair line).
As long as you call and book ahead, this is a great place for a cut.

My go to place when I’m in the South Bay. Calvin knows his stuff. He’s fast, efficient, and gets to work with little instruction. He knows his way around his tools as well as a plethora of head shapes /​hairstyles. Lines get long on the weekends so try to make an appointment, although it’s probably filled already. LOTS of regulars, speaks for itself. All the ladies that work there are just as experienced, you really can’t go wrong. You can tell from the ambiance /​their conversations they’ve been there a while and enjoy working here. A great little shop. Don’t tell your friends, the wait’s long enough already! Just kidding, Calvin’s lady is going to yell at him if he doesn’t make enough!

Entire staff is awesome people! Calvin has been cutting my hair for years and I have never had anyone cut me so perfectly. He does exactly what I want and exceeds my expectations EVERY TIME!

Everyone cuts good don’t recommend a walk in usually an hour or two wait. Call in at 9am when they open to schedule an appointment it’s easier. 9.6÷10

I was looking for a new style haircut so my brother referred me to this place. He told me to make an appointment with Calvin. The place is really small and very crowded. Calvin knew it was me before even seeing my face lol. He was very nice and knew what he was doing. He did a very good job and I gave him a good tip. I found my new hair stylist for sure!

They’ve always done a good job for me… i personally had my hair cut by everyone but mostly Janet. Thursday-​sat i usually cant get cut unless i made an appointment early in the morning. So i tend to come in earlier in the week.

I’m not going to put this place down… but Calvin is not what I expected… I prefer the women to do it. I had Stella first but she didn’t really do my line up how I like it, so I went Calvin. Biggest MISTAKE ! I love going to this place also, but now I’m scared to… He messed up my line and cut me a lot on my neck… I give Calvin a 1 star, but the rest a 4 star.

Best place to get a cleanass fade or lineup. All the barbers here are dope (even Stella who is new!) Awesome folks who know the community and remembers everyone who comes in. Line gets filled up by 10 am so you should get there early.

Place to be if u need a fresh haircut. Ask for Calvin, and book an appointment in advance since they get busy at times (specially weekends). CASH ONLY

I have been going for my haircut to this place for the past 20 yrs. My experience has been awesome. I still remember when Greg and Rudy where there giving haircuts. Since then I have had Rose cut my sons and my hair. She is top notch. Nice and clean looking fades. You get your moneys worth. I would recommend calling in advance for an appointment.

Have recently just been going here this last year and I think I found my go to spot for a clean cut. Rose, my barber, is extremely good at what she does. I usually get a zero taper on the sides and a 5 or so on top and it always comes out clean. A clean taper, lineup, and good conversation for only $ 13. What a steal.
The area is very sketchy so I advise you to not leave any valuables in your car, you’re just asking for it to be stolen.
Cash only too, so make sure you bring that as to not look like a fool running to the ATM.

Worst place ever. Don’t don’t come here. True Calvin I’s okay .But the ladies that work with him have no clue how to cut hair. Stay away from them. My husband came here for a haircut and oh man was I in for a real treat when he got home. I mean it’s like they shaved half of his head and left the rest untouched. Avoid this place. Its the worst barber shop ever.

Got me fresh before I hit the club. At first when I walked in, I was a bit hesitant because it’s like a phở restaurant in there (asian lady barbers). But they are actually really friendly, and have skills with their clippers. Rose is the one who chopped me up. She hit me with that 5 on the top and a bald taper on the sides and the back. The blend on the taper was clean, and she doesn’t push back the line up. Definitely a go to barbershop if you only trying to spend 13 bucks on a cut.

I came in as a walk-​in today and was in the chair within 15 min. I think it was good timing because I was told appointments are recommended. Janice cut my hair and did a great job! She was confident and quick… And most importantly did quality work! I will definitely be back.
Janice… Thanks again for making me feel normal again!

This review is for those who are looking for new barber.
Barber is Kalvin, make sure to ask for him first before trying out with the ladies.
I have try a few barber and tested out some of there customer service. The first impression is very important likely if you feel happy on first visit you will know that the business is good. The barber I go to is at near Capitol Mckee Kane barbers shop, there are two best barber, one of them is Hong and the other dude… forgot his name. They do all kinds of fresh clean cut, taper to fade they can cut but for customer service I give them 3 stars. I had a few bad timing going there but there are times when they just don’t want to cut your hair because it’s near closing time or just busy. I feel like they have favoritism sometimes but you know if Kalvin is busy or not in town I will still go to Kane since they do give good hair cut too.
My complete review***
Sunday 2014 6, April
time: business is almost time to close
me: (walk in and sat down… started to play with the phone)
lady: (speaking in Vietnamese)
Kalvin: «Don’t worry I got you.»
me: (big smiley face) «Thats awesome, man!»
…3 mins later
Me: (Got up and sat down on the throne.)
Kalvin: «What’s up, man! Dude, don’t be nervous!» «Relax!!»
Me: (smiling) «Umm can you give me a modern pompadour?»
Kalvin: «ahh meng, everyone got that hair style already! «how about a different style?»
me: «dude, you got any suggestion that will match with my head?
«Let me just get a modern pomp!»
Kalvin: «alright» (started cutting hair)
Me/​Kalvin: (Having a good conversation about East side)
about 5 mins later
…done
Me: «Oh, this is good!»
Kalvin: «Fifteen dollars!»
Me:(Hand him the money with 25 percent more)
Kalvin: «Man, that’s too much!» (How awesome is that?)
Who would say something like that? I have never met anyone who discourage me from tipping a little bit more. Will see though cause this is actually my first visit so will find out in couple more months if the cut is consistent. I know that this place is good because the barbers are a lot happier than any other place.
P.s They were already closed and the doors is already lock… a mother with two kids came in hoping to get hair cut. One of the lady was saying «We’re closed» right before I paid they made them sit down and start to cut there hair. #Passionate #Now

Everyone cuts hair good here. They get down on line ups tapers and everything else. Fridays is always full so it’s better to make a appointment or be early in the morning.

If my brother comes from Berkeley to get his hair cut here every 2 – 3 weeks, they must be doing something right.
My brother loves this place because he gets the clean fade that he wants. He’s always lined up properly, and I make sure of it (especially for family portraits). Mt. Pleasant Barber Shop is not exactly a high end place, but it’s a GEM to find something of this quality in ESSJ. Just don’t loiter around the lavanderia and Pizza Hut, or look shady. You’ll never know when a fight is gonna break out.
TIPS
+ Don’t leave personal belongings in the car (you’re asking to get robbed)
+ $ 15 including tip
+ Always call in advance to make an appointment
+ Be ON TIME for your appointment or else they will not honor it
+ Ask for Calvin