Main Barbers

Come for the haircuts, stay for Mike. I’ve been coming to Main Barbershop for over a year
My mother’s a hair dresser but we don’t live nearby anymore. This place is the only spot I’ve come to consistently. This is an old school no fuss barbershop. That means you’ll get a great haircut each time at great value. They don’t take appointments which means if you want to see the owner Mike you’ll wait. Don’t ask how long. Just sit and wait. There are four other chairs and everyone else does a good job from what I can see. Mike’s my guy, for the quality trims and entertainment value.

After many years and multiple barbers on and off Main, Main Street Barbers is the best by a mile. Mike is a great guy who is super talented, and his staff are super friendly. I’ve been going every two weeks for the last 4 years, and I don’t see that changing any time soon.
A lot of these complaints sound pretty entitled (whining about cash only with a bank two blocks north?), I wouldn’t pay them any mind.

I used to go to this barbershop for about a year. But the owner there just needs a serious attitude change and whenever I go there I just feel like I’m not welcome there. Although every barber that I had there really payed close attention to what I was asking for. I now go to a different barbershop due to the owner not being very friendly and welcoming. Although The haircut I get from everyone in his place is always top notch.

Don’t bother with this place they hire a bunch of unexperienced barbers with some that don’t even speak English … the owner had a major attitude no class and they only take cash. believe me there are plenty of good barbers in town that will welcome you with open arms and less expensive than that one.

Three years later — it’s definitely busier than it used to be, and I’ve moved further away, but I’m still a fan.
My kids all get their hair cut here as well. Mike’s daughter did a fantastic job with my 6-​year-​old daughter’s hair — despite it being a bit of a tangled mess. And my sons always look very sharp after a visit, although both Mike and I would prefer it if they went more often!

Decent haircut but bad attitude. The fellow who seems to be the owner is not welcoming at all. It is a shame considering that a business is successful by treating their customers well. I wouldn’t recommend this place.

Go really early and be prepared to wait. Otherwise, my experiences there have been good.

I’ve only got good things to say about the whole crew there.
Like ANY place you go to, you can’t 100% guarantee an amazing cut, but every time I have gone so far (for the past year+), I’ve got an amazing cut. Doesn’t matter who cuts it, it’s great.
Mike, the owner, is pretty cool. Sure, he may swear and get mad at several people, but they were asking for it. You’re there for a hair cut. Don’t pussy foot around it. You may have to wait so bring a book, your phone, whatever. Talk to them like any other person you’d see on the street and just sit in the seat, get your hair cut, pay AND tip, and thank them.

Has a very loyal following.

A block away from work, it’s pouring rain, I needed a trim, no appointments taken… awesome.
For $ 25 you can get a woman’s cut and, if you’re as lucky as me today, a lil plastic glass of wine.
I love the cut. It was fast and she did exactly what I asked. She didn’t really talk but she really didn’t need to…
My new barber shop. F#*% a salon!

Went here mostly for the hot towell shave. Had a younger barber, which was a lil worrisome as the staight razor shave is a dieing art. My instincts were correct as his timid strokes of unconfidence were obvious right of the bat. I suspect he knew he shouldnt be practising such an art and was hoping I would buy the fake. My mach 3 would had provided a closer shave. The staff here is nice and as long as your getting just a haircut, I see it as a fit environment. Stay away from a hot shave would be my advice.

Okay so I’m the type of person to not really care about hair cuts being perfect so I try my best not to pay a lot for one. Over the past couple years I’ve either gone to a place where the cuts were $ 15 or less or getting a family member to cut it for me… yea I know cheap right? hahah.
Recently I decided that I wanted to go to a place and get a legit hair cut, not the typical generic one but one that was professionally done and sort of fades. Well after my search, it looked like I was bound to pay $ 40 + and was about to suck it up and do so UNTIL, somehow I came across this place on Unilocal.The website had pictures of different cuts they’ve done and looked exactly like they type I wanted so I immediately drove to Main and 20^th parked my car and went in.
The place was busy but luckily one of the ladies just finished as I walked in and took me right away, I showed her a picture of what I wanted and without question she said «okay» and started, it came out exactly as I wanted and I was amazed at all the work she put in. She even did a straight razor back of the neck shave which was included (never had that done!)
I didn’t know what kind of payments they took but I think it was cash only as I didn’t see a machine. The cut came to $ 18 tax all in and I wish I knew I was going to pay cash beforehand because I would have brought a better tip :/​but I know for next time.
This has to be the best barber in Vancouver for the price hands down, No way can it get any less than a 5 star rating.
I’m glad that I have now found my new spot :)

After a mediocre haircut at my regular salon last time, I decided to try something completely different and try a local barber for the first time since I was a kid.
It’s a cash-​only place so remember that. I noticed at the last second, but the owner insisted I stay and could head to a cash machine after my haircut, which was nice of him.

I got a great haircut, it was cheap, and they were pretty fast doing it!

My usual haircut place was closed early due to it being close to New Years, so I loaded Unilocal on my phone and took a flyer on Main Barbers. So glad I did as this place is on the ball.
Going to many barbershops in my life, you get to know if the people cutting your hair actually care about your hair, and it appears as the staff at Main do. A very relaxing, welcoming, and joking atmosphere when dealing with their staff. At the same time, percise and professional with the clippers as they were able to get the perfect fade and shortness on my last haircut of 2013.
A haircut is $ 17, so you end up dropping down $ 20 with tip. Well worth it in my opinion.
Last word of advice: bring the paper cause its cash only.

Mike (the owner) is a fantastic barber! He really listens to what you want and the end result is always consistent and satisfying. I honestly had no idea that fades could look that good.
For first timers that have never been to a barber, just be wary that the first haircut may not be as perfect as you expect. It takes every barber at least 1 or 2 times to become completely familiar with your hair in order to give a good cut. So IF you aren’t as satisfied by the haircut that Mike gives you (VERY RARE), give him one more chance and you’ll be glad.
Also, even though I’ve never gotten a hot shave from him, just by seeing him shave others, it seems that he really knows how to use that straight edge and is incredibly comfortable with it. So if you’re in need for a good shave, go in!
Just one note: Main Barbers can be really busy sometimes, so call in advance to know when it is the best time to go in. Otherwise, you might be waiting just a little bit. But hey, busy is good; at least you know that the person cutting your hair is well liked.

I recently moved to Vancouver and Main Barbers was my first haircut in the city. The barber shop itself is pretty standard in appearance but their chairs are extremely luxurious once you sit down. Mike was my barber and boy was he great. My haircut came out better than ever and to my pleasant surprise, he used a straight razor on the back of my neck. My only point of concern is price. It doesn’t distract from the quality of service but it’s worth noting. $ 17 for a hair cut, $ 10 for a beard trim. Totalling $ 27 before too. Expensive compared to my previous barbers who charged $ 15 and $ 3 respectively.

Woops! The secret is out… I’ve been having Mike cut my hair since my days in Kits. This last year he opened a second location with his brother Sam (cuts my sons hair) so he’s that much closer to me since moving to Mt. Pleasant. Excellent, excellent barber. Great cut, good staff, good price, good location, good «Above & Beyond» factor.

Just had a haircut and a hot shave here for a birthday treat. Wow, I can’t say enough. Easily the best haircut I’ve had in years. This was my first straight razor shave and I loved it too. Everyone was very nice and they were all great characters.
Now I look great, smell great, and I feel like a king.
Honestly, the shave and a haircut is probably the best grooming experience a fella can have and these guys did a great job at a reasonable price. Just go there and get it!