Recently received a haircut and beard trim from H. Getting my hair cut is always an anxious experience for me - no one likes a bad cut! H was very accommodating and listened to my concerns. They gave me a brilliant cut and beard trim and I was very happy with the end result. Definitely recommend H as a barber!

The People’s Barber was great. The service was fantastic. I’ve had H Payne who gave me the perfect hairstyle. My first real change in years. And then I got Lily who did a great job following H Payne’s work. And she threw in a hair wash which was nice. Prices are higher than most but not craZy high. And you get free complimentary beverages including beer.

Mike at Polk street Peoples Barber gave me an awesome haircut and beard trim for my wedding. Highly recommended.Thank you

Roberto was fantastic. I have pretty long hair, and he knew exactly what to do with it. Shaped my mess of a covid beard into something I actually like too!

Spent over an hour on the phone trying to find a barbershop where I could walk in everything in downtown San Francisco was by appointment only and super overpriced… sadly went to People’s and despite the nice interior and free beer/wine I ended up getting a bad haircut (a fade and beard trim) for $80, no hot towel straight razor shave either. Got back to the hotel and went to look in the mirror and I noticed my sideburns were not evenly faded. Line showing on one side fade not blended in on left sideburn :(It would have been ZERO stars but 2 stars because my barber did seem like a genuinely nice and polite person. I’m from Miami and for $30 you can get so much of a better haircut, fade and straight razor hot towel warm lather shave. Really disappointed with San Francisco’s overpriced subpar service.

At the right price, everything was well worth it. Everything I wanted and more was available at this barbershop. Five stars! Employees at this store were well-informed and competent. They are capable of achieving almost any look. In my opinion, theyre great and well-known. I would strongly advise!

Today, was the grand re-opening of The People’s Barber & Shop on Valencia (321 Valencia Street) in the Mission District. People’s Barber & Shop have three (3) locations in the San Francisco (Polk, Townsend, and Valencia) and one (1) shop in Oakland. As with any good “re-opening,” the professionals at People’s hosted a barber industry party. The party featured two (2) guest barbers; Jake Shipwreck and Scott Famos Ramos, live demonstrations, hair models, free food and giveaways. The Valencia location is clean, has plenty of chairs, three hair washing stations, and plenty of amazing products. Some of the unique components of the shop is that walk-in’s are welcome, hotel towel service, and complimentary beverages. You can also do online appointments through their website. The costs of the cuts are expensive, so be aware! A hair cut will rub anywhere between $40 - $50. My barber’s name was Chris (see picture) and he normally cuts at the Valencia location on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s. Chris was an amazing barber, whose attention to detail is exactly what you want in a barber. He’s skilled with the clippers and razor. As a black man in San Francisco there aren’t too many barbers that can cut “black hair,” the right way. I definitely recommend Chris if you’re in need of a barber!

At first I was a bit dubious of this barber but they are very professional and the barbers are clearly very very experienced. The whole booking process was seamless I had a hot towel shave which all in all was very good value for money. They leave your skin supersmooth. I do not have a haircut but their haircuts being performed around me were very impressive. The barbers here clearly know how to work a set of clippers :-)

This place has some great barbers and some eh barbers that will unevenly buzz your head despite you asking them to only take a little off the top .

I made an appointment with Lily for a haircut. She got nervous about what I wanted and pushed back saying my hair was too short for what I wanted. I knew it was shorter than the image, my hope was to grow it out. I felt she was too nervous to do it so I just said do a me k trim and left. It cost me over $20 for 2 mins of work. Never going back.

The only spot I go to and have been for almost 10 years now. My guys David Garcia & Juan Sosa are literally the top 2 barbers in my humble opinion. Attention to detail, friendly, funny, and both have the skills to get you right the first time. Theyve done amazing job with the staff, improved safety measures due to Covid-19. You will not be disappointed qhen you are at Peoples Barber Shop.Go get your fades and beards done NOW!!!

I wasnt expecting this amazing barbershop to be so great. My hair has taken on a completely different appearance! Their assistance has exceeded my expectations. Many of my questions were answered, and the costs of the facilities were made clear. I will, without a doubt, tell all of my classmates about them.

I happened to be a customer since high school, no longer after the abysmal service. Looking for a haircut, I was given a buzzcut - literally just shaved the sides of my head and called it a new look. This on any other day would be an expensive bad haircut, nothing necessarily out of the ordinary for Peoples. However it was when I called to get answers on the matter that I was treated harshly by whoever operates the cash register/phone. I had to call three times to figure how much things costed. They kept mixing words, and eventually hung up after refusing to print/send a receipt. By the end of it, I called simply to ask them to remove me from whatever file they keep of customers to which the person on the phone was also unable to do. Its been going downhill, but nowadays for the services they offer its almost offensive how much they ask for. Youre better off cutting money with hair clippers.

Great location with an awesome staff. I specifically recommend Roberto, who is a master at his craft

First time there. Very disappointed. Usually pay $15 for a crew cut elsewhere. Asked for crew cut. Ended up paying $43 for a *buzz cut* I could have done myself. Didnt even edge up or do any details. Ended up having to go back to have long hairs trimmed from top of head. No chance I will go back.

Nullah at Peoples on Polk is great. Great cut, warm energy, efficient and effective which are all the things I want out of a haircut.Thanks Nullah

Terrible haircut... incredibly overpriced...nice wallpaper tho

Great service

Professional shop with the best barbers.

My barber David did an awesome job fixing another places bad cut

First time at Peoples Barber. Very welcoming! Cuts are better then most and thier service is very good. A bit pricey but well worth it, great experience.

Needed to find a new affordable hairstylist, since moving back to SF. Thankfully my daughter tried this place first, and so I gave it a try too. Lilly saved the day AND my hair!!! She gave me exactly what I wanted, was friendly and fun to talk to, and the staff were great! On top of all of that, it was affordable! I just found my new hairdresser and shop - YAY!!!!

I had the worst beard trim ever. I had to completely shave my beard once I got home because it was all messed up. I don’t recommend

Irish Paul is always dependable and an excellent barber. He’s my go too and a lovely conversationalist to boot.

Condescending, impatient and rude hairstylist. Rushed and did a subpar job.

I found this barber shop driving past Polk Street. I checked out the website, and was able to book online. An awesome feature that they offer is the ability to directly link to instagram profiles of the hair artists. I perused around the instagram profiles and decided that I liked Hs vibe. It was easy to book online. When I arrived, I was a couple minutes early. They had me wait outside, which I liked because of proximity to others. Once inside, the place was socially distanced, clean, and trendy. The front desk staff was alert, welcoming, and definitely flashed a smile, I could tell even with a mask covering. = ) H has great energy! H Gave me an awesome cut, great conversation, and some styling tips. I got home and my boyfriend immediately complimented my fresh cut. I will definitely be back! They offer a discount for healthcare professionals which is a great way of saying thank you during these crazy times.

Incredible place and stylists. Lily is a master. Took her time...2 hours...to cut my daughters hair. From long to short, she made sure to understand what she wanted. Turned out incredible.

Great service, spirits whe you wait. Yeah you get the works,, shampoo,, hot towel. But for my yeen son, thats a bit much. Very expensive. 60 bucks for a haircut.

Always the best service(☉｡☉)!

Roberto us AMAZING!

This is a modern take on a classic Barber shop. Definitely recommend an appointment because its always packed in here, but they offer you a beer on the house while you wait so its worth while. The barbers take their time and know what they are doing here. All in all a good experience. Will be coming back!

Tight bald fade, but not for me. Just a clean cut.

Great place cool knowledgeable staff.

Definitely do not get what you pay for. Also, if you do finally find a stylist you like, expect them to change on you at the last minute. Twice, I made an appointment with one person, only to have them switch me on arrival. The second time, they tried to switch me back to a kid who’d given me a horrible haircut once before. I didn’t stay that day, and I never went back.

One of the greatest barber shops in SF. They serve welcome drinks and good skills. Clean and nice place to have a haircut.

I have always wanted to try this place and it was so good as they say. I had haircut and shave which was totally $85. It was relaxing and good experience.

10/16/19: Polk St. Amir cut my hair just now. It looks cute. Ill have to wait a few days to see how I really like it. Its been a few days now, & I am happy with the cut. I enjoyed the hot towel on my face & the straight razor to clean the hair on my neck. The shampoo & conditioner smelled good. I think the pomade smelled amazing. I want to go back to purchase their spicy smelling pomade!

Only thing missing from it being an old fashion barbar shop were the magazines

Heather has done it again! She gives the BEST haircuts by far. My husband and son drive from Marin to the city for Heather. My son was concerned when he first went to see her. He wanted a super stylish cut and is very particular. She listened to him and he loves it every single time. Over the years I have been through many stylist with my husband and only a few really did a good job. Then came Heather and in my opinion she has given him the best haircut he has had in over 15 years. Also, if you need a beard trim, shes the master of straight lines! She takes her time and that is appreciated....nothing like having a chunk taking out of your beard!Heather and The Peoples Barber is well worth the drive and traffic! Thanks again for giving my guys the best cut in town!

My review is based on a haircut two years ago. From reading some of the reviews about bad haircuts I thought it was just me. It isnt. I paid $50.00 for a crew cut well the female barber (I forget her name) did not do a crewcut. I mean this is a barbershop not a beauty saloon and I when did barbershops charge $50.00 for a buzz. I havent been back because I found a great stylist who does a create job and only charge m4 $22.00 plus my $5.00 tip. She takes her time and listens to me. . . .very happy now.

We scheduled appoint ahead of time, we showed up 10 mins before appointment, we have been told to wait outside on a bench. Waited 25 mins, nobody picked us up. So weird and I professional

Accidentally gave them one star earlier. Thanks for reaching back out to me. Love this place. Very professional !!Im now a regular here. Irish Paul knows what hes doing!! :)

I have been going here for 5+ years now and will continue to keep coming back until I move out of the city. I now go to the same person every time and my haircut is always consistently good. (Cant say who because they already need advance booking :) but Ive used many different barbers and they all do a good job).They give you a beer or a whiskey when you sit down and sometimes there are donuts from the local shop, Bobs.Highly recommended.

Terrible service, refused to give service after they said they could

The inconsistency of quality at People’s Barber is shocking. I’ve returned several times because it’s close and a beer is included with the $50 haircut, but only once have I been truly happy with the result. They don’t give you the option of choosing who will cut your hair, and results are, predictably, mixed. It’s a cool environment, but they’re charging a lot for the quality offered. I won’t be coming back.

Place has lost its high bar for cuts now that a majority of their senior staff have left to start their own barber shops. There are better barber shops in SF for the price. The beer is nice, but after going here for 5 years, its time to move on.

This business deserve nothing but 5 stars and I love their etiquette and respect for business. This place will be around for a long time because the service and skills are out of this world. Ask for Jae! She has hands of gold and she is an expert in her field. I am always impressed with my results. I have been to many people to do my hair but Jae is the most consistent and the most trusted and she can do all types of hair and styles! If you’ve never tried this place before you should hurry because you are missing out!

Super friendly local place - unpretentious, always busy. Recommend making an appointment online but they do have some walk-in availability. Enjoy a free beer/whisky while you wait. Go for H, she’s awesome!

Irish Paul is the man! I walked in looking like a ski bum straight off the plane from Colorado. Walked out looking dapper AF. Very friendly staff, excellent location, clean, professional and quick. Dont complain about the price, its totally worth it. I recommend making a reservation early. Because the chairs fill up fast and stay full until they close. Thanks again Irish Paul you crushed it!

I have just moved to SF from Atlanta and have been looking for a good barber. I have had some great barbers in Atlanta for decent prices. I have tired over 5 different shops that varies in price. All of them were horrible and not worth the overpriced money. Peoples barber was the first place where I actually felt like my money spent was worth it.I got a fade done by Rhonda who did an amazing job at the haircuts. She gave me the best haircut I have ever had in SF. This is the only barbershop and Rhonda is the only person I will let cut my hair now in the city or SF.

The barbers are great however some of the reception staff leaves more to be desired. On multiple occasions I have called ahead and shown up ahead of time for an appointment, only to be told 25 minutes after my appointment that there is no more room. Theyve come and checked up on me prior to notifying me, giving me a false sense of hope that everything would go as it has been scheduled. This is really annoying as I have other things on my schedule. Its a shame given that my first 3 experiences were better than the last 3.

Sometimes great, sometimes lousy. Depends on the time of day and the barber. It seems every other time I go there is an issue so I can’t give full stars. Today they double booked my appointment and I was served 30 minutes late. But my barber was very good today so that made up for their booking mistake.

I already reviewed this on Yelp but my last cut was so embarrassing I just cant help it.A day and a shower later, I honestly dont think I got a worst haircut in my entire life. Its literally not fixable, not what I asked for and so uneven it looks like an 8 year-old did it.The owner will always reply your bad reviews by trying to convince you of how their barbers are the best around, instead of actually looking into what may be wrong with them and giving them further training. Hell make you feel like you dont know what your own hair is supposed to look like after a lifetime of better haircuts elsewhere. Me, I was apparently served by Juan Sosa (not the barber I booked), one of the best barbers in the whole state, and yet... Id rather buzz it all off.Im not getting into little details because I already did on Yelp.

Pretty mediocre barbershop - not sure why it is so popular. Ive been here roughly 8-10 times and have found it mediocre at best. Barbers are highly inconsistent: some are rushed, others have a poor eye for style, etc. Also extremely overpriced... was paying like $70 for a bad haircut. Would not recommend.

I made a last second appointment and got paired with the stylist Mery. Shes a great listener and follows directions. I didnt know you can pick between high, medium or low fades until I met her. Im definitely planning on going back to her for my next cut. You should too.

Descrminative behavior

Amanda Fogarty is my regular barber and shes always great. Communicates well, executes great.

Great service.

I have been going to this barber ever since I moved to the city 3 years ago. For those 3 years only one man has cut my hair. That would be David. David is great, professional, fast, and efficient. He isnt afraid to crack a joke or put himself out there and this type of personality is what makes Peoples Barbershop so great. Oh and a drink while waiting is pretty fantastic too. But its the company your with which really matters. Go to Peoples, grab a beer, and see David. You wont regret it.

Favorite barber in the city. Irish Paul is the best. Glass of whiskey when you walk in and perfect haircut when you walk out.

Experienced barbers, friendly staff, and a drink while you wait. Great place.

Cool atmosphere cool stylist. Great hair dos

More of a hair salon for men. Really nice but not cheap.

The place has a cool atmosphere. Everyone was very friendly.However, appointment was late and they provided me with one of the worst haircuts Ive ever had.Ive been growing my hair out for about 6 months. Asked for a little bit of blending and to neaten it up. I then showed a picture of how I was trying to grow my hair out.Hairdresser proceeded to chop it all off and give some weird vanilla ice looking trash.Dont go here unless youre looking spend an extra $40 for a fancy place and a Supercuts cut

LOVE IT. This place is great. The overall experience is fantastic and the haircut is even better. Daniel V. knows how to chop you up perfect. One thing I really like is the overall feel of the place. It has the old school barber ambiance but with a modern touch. Plus they serve beer and whiskey at the barber shop, so grab a FREE cold one when you get your haircut!

They cancelled my appt minutes before arrival. Told me next cut would be on the house. Returned and they had no record of this. Started to play a blame game with me. I was shocked. I would have paid gladly but the attitude I recieved was a major turn off....they lost a regular respectful client.

Went there for the first time, its the best hair dresser Ive been to in SF! I really like the ambiance when you close your eyes.I recommend CALVIN for sure!

Really enjoy this place. Great buzz and friendly staff. Doesnt hurt that they offer you a beer or bourbon upon entry. Youll need to book in advance, but theyre open late so you can usually get a same day appt.

Being new to the area and not having to find a new barber in a long time, I made an appointment here on recommendation from others and glad I did. Irish Paul did a great job on my haircut, was a great conversationalist, and got me a glass of bourbon to help the nerves. Ill definitely be coming back here again.

Its the great barber shop

I have been going here regularly for over a year now. It really helps to book online, so you can just walk right in and get your favorite barber. Jenni does a great job and can do an awesome straight razor shave. The cut costs what you should expect from a upscale barbershop and you get the service you pay for. They have great hair, skin and shave products to sample and buy as well.

Literally going to the same barber at Peoples 4 times in a row and tipped $20 each time guy still doesnt remember me. I am from NJ and was looking to establish a consistent barber now that I am living in SF. I would not recommend strictly because its expensive and the haircuts pretty much suck the first time I went there some girl with a gold tooth completely wrecked my head. Was willing to give the other guy a shot 4 times but hes obviously just not paying attention even after being tipped 20$ each cut. Asks me Have I cut your hair before? Yeah four times dude. Pretty sure he was like making fun of me indirectly and laughing about it, very strange.

I usually get good cuts here. A little pricey, and theyre usually late to seat me. But I guess you can theoretically deduct the price of a beer or shot of whiskey from the cost and then its not too bad.

Ive been travelling US now for 3 months and tried different places and this was the best by far (Service And Hair cut) As soon as I arrived they offered me a glass of wine and was taken to Tim.Tim did a great job on my hair, he knew exactly what he was doing. I left with an awesome hair cut and beard trim.Would definitely recommend him, and this place. 5 Star!

I told the Barber to just cut a little of my beard. He put a perfect hot towel over my face and cut 1.5 inches out of my 2 inch beard. It looks good and the service was perfect but I liked my long beard

Three visits and three excellent experiences: Sal (now gone, unfortunately), Daniel, and most recently, Dao. Its a nice place to get pampered from neck up. Despite the website pitch to enjoy, Straight-razor closeness and testosterone-charged gossip. everyone (including the female barbers) have been pretty easy going and easy to converse with.

Excellent barbershop!

Most expensive haircut Ive ever had and possibly the worst in years. I feel like whatever instructions were given were ignored. Also asking is the length okay after youve been scalped is far too late. After showing how much I wanted off and then also specifying about an inch... 2.5 inches were taken off. long fringe short sides and some off the top my fridge is now the shortest part of my hair. Also considering all I needed was a shorter version of the haircut I had it doesnt take a genius to figure out. I cut my own hair for 8 years up until recently I literally couldve (and have on multiple occasions) done a better job myself with a handful of mirrors. I dont care about beer or hot towels, I can wash my own hair, all I wanted was a simple but good haircut. Some of the techniques used were also questionable.

$38 might seem like a lot for a haircut, but trust me when I say its worth it.Peoples Barber is well... the barber shop for the people. All the barbers that Ive had have been incredibly friendly and charming and arent pretentious like some of the other places you might go to get your haircut in San Francisco. With your haircut, youre also treated to a beverage of your choosing from coffee to a Sierra Nevada IPA.The best part of the experience is the hot towel treatment at the end. It always leaves me feeling like a million bucks!

So fashionable. Beautiful people. Very much a modern barber shop. But be careful. Dont make a reservation in Oakland when you mean to make one in SF. Common mistake.

I was hesitant at first but they do have Little Man’s haircut. So I took my 6yo there. I showed to H the style I wanted but the finished product is that picture on the right. Totally not what she agreed to do for my son’s hair. I am not sure whether she’s inexperienced or mad or just indifferent with kids... I was really disappointed and will never go back to People’s ever again. They could have managed salon better by recommending barbers who has more experience with kids or not take appointments at all if that’s the case.

Macklan gave me the best haircut I think Ive ever had. Most attention to detail a barber had ever given my fade. Also a huge fan of their products, not a fan of a wet look like most pommades but need a strong hold and their grooming clay is perfect for a strong matte hold.

In response to owner’s comment.I have a naturally dry scalp with flakey skin. I always have.The absolute last time I went to get a cut here, the hairdresser made a scene, and told me I had head lice in front of the whole floor. When another hairdresser come over he told her it was just skin flakes. She then just rushed through cutting my hair in five minutes, without apologizing, and try to justify her actions by saying they had just had a kid come in with head lice so they were sensitive to it. What an embarrassing situation... Totally unprofessional and amateur.If it wasn’t for some other good cuts I have had here in the past, I would give this place zero stars.

Pretty amateur effort. My hairdresser didnt seem to be that interested in cutting hair. No texture, no depth, no style. Worst beard trim Ive ever had as well. Not much communication throughout the whole experience either. If Id paid $15 I wouldnt be surprised, but as a place that charges as much as they do: Not impressed at all.

First time at Peoples Barber. Very welcoming! Got an appointment same evening. Really happy about the result! 👍🏼

Started going there after carrying out some construction on their shop . figured i try them out while i was there . Have to say great hair cut, friendly staff, . Id highly recommend them as your go to barber.Didnt get the cut throat shave yet but it looks awesome.Five Stars All round

You get what you pay for. Very welcoming, friendly, and professional service. Complimentary beer, wine, and bourbon. Its not cheap, but I felt relaxed and at home, and Priscilla did a fantastic job. Definitely recommended.

Lets be honest, a good haircut is hard to come by.Peoples is the type of shop where you can expect a good haircut, regardless of who cuts your hair.So far, Lawrence, Erick and Jonathan have all exceeded the expectations that I walked in with.Check their site in order to make a reservation and ask for an Anchor Steam.

The hairdresser was friendly but not as experienced as I would have liked. I have a Mohawk and asked for a straight razor cut. The shave was not close enough. The hairdresser did not clean up the lines along my Hawk very well and was rushed. Apparently they can only give each client 30 min. Overpriced and underwhelming. The receptionists were slightly rude. I would not go there again.

Honestly, was from out of town, the first Barber didnt cut a flat top, so they got someone who was working reception to cut my hair. There was a bald spot just over my ear, I wasnt edged out, he didnt listen to what I wanted for my length...I wanted only half an inch left and I got over two inches. He thought I wanted a high top, something completely different. The fade didnt blend properly...I could go on. I am a barber from out of town, and think that this experience goes to show what this shop is about...$$$ over service. The established barbers were doing good work though, and the people were kind. The haircut, however, was one of the worst Ive had in recent years. I had to recut it myself, just so that I could walk down the street with my head up. And I wasnt the only one there that didnt get a good service. There was another gentleman waiting for a simple skin to 2 fade that he had gotten which didnt blend properly. So...if you want precision work, know your barber here, or perhaps check out somewhere else.

Great place to get your hair cut or your beard trimmed. You can have a beer or whiskey while you wait, so I like to get there a little early to enjoy the drink.

Great old fashioned barber shop with skills to make me look 20 years younger hipster. Decent price, even beer, friendly atmosphere, etc. Definitely a place to try if you need a quality hear cut, didnt try beard styling, it seems to be a place to get that too. And my stylist, Beth, knows hair, I can tell that.

Great place, great atmosphere, total experts!

Very hit or miss. Mostly miss. Been here twice. First time the cut was good. Second time it was probably the worst cut Ive ever gotten. Like Supercuts probably couldve done a better job. Barber ignored literally everything I told them and gave me a terrible cut.

Rushed and chopped up, they need to hire some professional barber not recently graduated from barber school. Easy money for them it took lessThen 10 mins him to chopped your hair. Do not waste your money there guys. Go somewhere else please

I was very disappointed in my experience at People’s. Here’s why:I booked an appointment and asked for someone who could do an undercut and short women’s hair. They booked me and when showed up on time, I was told to come back later because they didn’t have time for me. No big deal, things happen.When I go back, I end up with the most half assed haircut:- My hair was barely trimmed- She cut it completely dry (no wash or spray) so my hair was being pulled the entire time- When I asked for more of a trim, she literally did one more snip and said she was done- The haircut was lopsided by the endAnd here’s the kicker, I paid $95 for a 15 minute haircut, zero hospitality, and wishing I had gone anywhere else in the city.Would not recommend.

DEREK (Filipino with tattoos all over) messed up my hair. BEWARE. Not only he left lines and patches he also gave me attitude. If he maybe done my haircut right he wouldnt have treated me like Im give him a hard time. I get a bald fade and you would think for the price to be so high at a barbershop that they will be good at fades. NEED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. I can get a better hair cut in Daly City for 10$. Coming to this shop is suicide.

I had a great experience. My barber paid a lot of attention to detail, was conscientious about what I wanted even when I couldnt articulate it well, and friendly but not overly so. On the expensive side, but worth it.

Excellent barber shop.The staff are all amazing. Service is prompt, to the point, and still very welcoming with high standards.They offer you a drink when you arrive (including beer, whiskey and more), have doughnuts Sunday mornings, and reasonable prices compared to other San Francisco barbershops.Also, online booking system makes this place a breeze to schedule or reschedule.Michael Casias is my guy. Chill. Does what I like while offering opinions and suggestions. Remembers me and our conversations.Highly recommend this shop - Polk St location. Havent been to the Mission one.

This is my favorite place to get my haircut in SF. The staff is very friendly, they offer you a beer or other beverage while you wait, and they always do a rockin job. I always go to Lauren, but have had my hair cut by several members of the staff and I always leave satisfied. Classy place, classy cut, and well worth the price of the cut!