Jess’ Barber Shop

Jess provides a great product for a great price. His technique is quick and he’s good at getting you just what you want. I like that the wait isn’t ever too long and that Jess is social with his clients and super friendly. My kiddos love hanging out in the shop while I get my haircut, though I think it is mostly for the tootsie pops Jess offers them!

Jess does a great job– fast and easy! Nice dude too He vacuums the hair off so no extra itch when you leave!

My haircut was average. He doesn’t do any sort of fancy work with scissors, so don’t come in for «a little off the top» because you will end up with a full-​blown haircut. I asked him to «trim» my beard… He pretty much just trimmed around the jawline and didn’t actually trim any of the beard. I had to go home and trim down 3 months of growing since he trimmed it so short. All in all, it was an okay experience. If you’re looking for just an ordinary, no frills haircut, then this is the place. If you’re looking for something more specific, look elsewhere.

Jess is the BEST! I have been getting my hair cuts from Jess for about 7 years now. He always does the same quality cut whether the shop is full, or you are the only one there. When I brought my son in yesterday to get his back to school cut and a monthly cut for myself. The shop was packed with customers that just like myself will gladly wait to get a quality cut. Just like I said though, even though Jess was very busy with back to school cuts and regulars like me. I still got the BEST haircut in Washington. A good barber is hard to find. What makes Jess great is not only his skills but his personality. I will be a customer for life. Thanks Jess!

This is a no frills barbershop, as probably you have guessed from the price point.
Barber was very nice and talkative, which I like in a Barber. He moves you in and out, but I didn’t feel very rushed. My hair was cut quickly but nicely, but I have a very simple «do.» I’d say if you want something elaborate or styled, well why are you looking at 12 $ haircuts in the first place?
Walk-​ins are totally welcome, I’m not sure if he even takes appointments.

Needed a haircut bad and had no time to go to my normal shop. Off to Unilocal I went and saw the reviews including a former colleague of mine so I knew I had to check it out. Great cut in and out quickly nice to know I have this great option for a lunch time cut!
FYI Cash only.

An okay barber but in my opinion only good for those people who don’t care too much about how there hairline turns out. The barber there usually has a long line causing him to rush through all of his hair cuts making everything look bad. He made my hairline uneven.

Jess is very professional and fast. This is one of the better haircuts I’ve gotten. So long Rudy, Capitol Hill was inconsistent and crowded. Another plus is that I can walk to the barber. Hate to mention the price because that’s not the reason to go to Jess but 12.00 bucks is a great price.

Quick and friendly no-​frills service, just like the 2 chair barber shop I go to back in San Francisco. Friendly conversation… even found out that he’s from the same part of the PI that my family comes from. Will definitely come back whenever I’m in town and need a cut!

Jess is cool. Cuts quickly. The cut took less than 15 mins and I had a lot to cut off. He’s got several clippers available on standby so he doesn’t have to change out the trim number. Like other posts he vacuums your head when he’s done. That’s cool so you won’t have a bunch of cut hair all day. Raised price from $ 10 to $ 12 as of ³⁄₂₀₁₅. I’ll be back as he cut my hair like I wanted it.

Jess is legit! He is super friendly, fast, and efficient. $ 12? Ridic! Nothing fancy, just clippers and scissors. He lined me up and everything though and all of my friends assume I went to some fancy barber shop. What’s funny is he vacuums your head to clean up the hair at the end. Haha

Convenience has seemed to become an import value lately and when I Unilocaled barbers near my crib, this place was the closest. When I found out it was only $ 10 for a cut, I was sold! It’s now $ 12 but still… $ 12??? Jess is also a cool dude and is always very courteous. I would suggest coming through in the morning, or on your lunch break, but definitely avoid going after 2:30 when school gets out or on Saturdays or else expect to wait a minute…

I use to live on Capital hill and now I live in issaquah, I would drive to this place just for the hair cut, he’s really skilled guy and loves what he does! Fast and great job every time! Since 3÷01÷15 a regular hair cut jumped to $ 12 instead of $ 10, no problem, in my opinion it really is not that bad, mean 3 cups of coffee for a day compare to a good hair cut last for 2 weeks– I’ll take it any day. Please note!!! Cash only, no credit cards accepted here

he’s a seattle icon. but don’t go because you’ll make my wait times longer than it already is. he’s great!

Came in on a busy Saturday morning but Jess sped through clients impressively fast. Even though the haircut itself lasted for about 10 – 15 Mins, I could tell Jess was very skilled with his craft. He uses just an electric clipper and scissors, nothing fancy. If you’re looking for a quick, cheap, and simple haircut, Jess’ is hard to beat.

I flew in from a LA to visit in a friend and was badly in need of a haircut. I searched for barber shops and stumbled on to jess barbershop. Best experience I have had at a barbershop. Was in and out fast. He did a great job and was great conversation. Definitely recommend.

Everything is great. Haircut, customer service, and price.
Forgot this one, a supper friendly guy.

I’ve been coming to Jess’ for haircuts for about a year now. He’s very friendly, quick and skilled. Really can’t beat the price.
I’m mixed Filipino and Black and he hasn’t jacked up my hair once! Impressive for a non-​Black barber in my book.
The thing about Jess is if you’re the type to want something different every single time, or want like a super creative edgy style, I think he could do it but you might be better off at one of those fancier places in Capitol Hill.
Jess is really great if you’re that person that knows what your cut is and you never stray or you let your hair grow out but need to reign it in for work or a date or just need a quick trim or shape up. I tend to go very short in the summer and more hair on the top during the winter, pretty standard. When I want something ‘fancy’ I go elsewhere.
Love that if there is no line you’re in and out in about 10 – 15 minutes.
Downside is he’s cash only but for only $ 10 a cut, really can’t complain.

I’ve been going to Jess’ shop every month or so for about a year and a half now and to be honest I can’t see myself going for a trim anywhere else. I usually make it in on a mid-​morning weekday and have never had more than two people ahead of me in line– and the line moves briskly.
He’s always super-​friendly and will engage in good banter if prompted, which is always a nice bonus when you’re sitting there for the 10 – 15 minutes it takes him to shape you up. A salon this is not; Jess’ tools are scissors, a comb, a couple of different kinds of clippers and a vacuum to suck up the trimmed hair. The first two or three times I went I was surprised at how quickly he was done, but he hands you a hand mirror so you can inspect his handiwork and I’ve never had a problem with it. (Granted, I have a pretty simple hairstyle.)
Like all great small businesses, he will remember repeat customers and now knows exactly how I want my hair cut without me having to remind him. That, combined with the excellent service and price (just $ 10 plus tip at the time of this review) make Jess’ my go-​to barbershop. Give him a try. He’s a good dude.

I’m in Seattle only a few times a month but was in dire needs of a haircut. I read the reviews and decided to try it out. The shop is minutes from the Beacon Hill light rail station.
Based on my experience, a lot of stylists cannot cut Asian hair right. I usually ask for a short/​neat cut. Jess did a great job with it and I was done within 20 minutes. He’s friendly and charges a reasonable price.