The Studio Barber Lounge

Need better customer service

First of all I don’t like to write reviews, but if it’s going to save other people from getting a horrible experience like I did I will take my time to do so. I was here two times before but I left because of the extremely long waiting times. The third time I showed up I finally had the chance to get a cut. Half the time the guy cutting me was talking, on his phone, etc. I’m not going to lie they do give good line-​ups and fades, but the trimmer and scissor work are just horrible. As you can see on the pictures my hair is uneven and what doesn’t show is near the middle on top of my head is an indent on my hair because it was cut too short. Totally worth $ 25 to learn this lesson, never coming back again.

When you know you have the worst cut. But not all barbers are bad. But this dude he’s Filipino. He has tat. Let say this dude don’t know how to multitask. Let’s say he put 30 mins in just talking to his dude. Or busy at the phone. My cut was like 20 mins that turned to 50 mins. Just a line up and a taper wtf he can’t get it right. He gave me a cut. It don’t hurt but man he barely even did anything with my hair and it cost $ 20
I’ll go back to Jonathan (barber john) he’s know what sup. he takes time to make your cut clean. He also works at this shop but you always have to make appointment because he is barely free for walk ins. This place is nice though. Good environment.

Almost everything about this barbershop is awesome! They have entertainment, personality, and character. However, they take way too long to cut hair. I’ve been here a couple times but avoid going because I don’t feel like waiting 2-​plus hours to get a haircut. Most normal people with jobs and schedules don’t have that time. Agreeing with the other «negative» comments, their appointments are a joke. Also, I’ve noticed that they chat it up with their «homeboys» and that leads to them taking forever to cut hair. It’s a business. If you’re busy or have customers waiting, cut hair and keep the line moving. I’m not saying that it’s bad to chat it up, but I do see it adding to the wait and complaint issues.. .
Bottom line, they give great haircuts, and if you like fades and line ups, I could not recommend another barbershop, BUT, there are trade offs.

When I first walked into this shop last year it felt alright. TVs everywhere, sports, video games… it was loud but still cool. That I could set appointments was a bonus. The owner is a loud, nice guy, always busy.
The cuts were just ok though. My first barber Rob seemed to only know one type of haircut… The big lesbian. Super short on the sides and back, longer on the top, parted to one side. My hair grows fast so I’d have to wait a few days for it to look like I wanted. Nice guy who after a few months just disappeared and I never heard why. Bummer but now I could find someone more experienced. I tried another barber there once but his attitude sucked. Then I tried Dane. Nice guy but eventually he’d turn flakey. He also gave me the big lesbian cut but at least he was faster than Rob.
The common theme is that the barbers are good with clippers but not so much with scissors. Like the bald look? African American? Like it super short? This place is for you. Longer hair? Go find an old guy who has experience somewhere else.
Oh and the appointments become a joke. Don’t expect your appointment time to be honored. You’ll wait. The last time I went there I’d called at 11am for a 2pm cut. I got there on time only to be told to come back… at 330! That was the last straw. Three barbers in one year? Forget that. There are barbers all around this place. Big-​time competition. You’d think they’d try harder. But they are always busy and could care less about losing a client here and there. Or so it seems.
I went back to the razers edge near downtown alameda. They’re not open nearly as often as this place but at least I know what to expect. And it’s quiet, no appointments, you wait. Old school.

This is the only place after months of searching for the right barbershop. Cool area to lounge and they have enough barbers so you don’t have to wait too long to get your haircut. I usually go to Bob and I’ve always come out feeling fresh.

Good solid haircut — flat screen TV’s make it a pleasure to wait and prices are very reasonable. Does seem more geared towards crew cuts, but they always did a good job for me too. Followed Rob over to Slick and Dapper in Oakland, so don’t swing by much anymore, but good to know there’s a reliable spot in Alameda if needed.

Didn’t know there was a decent barber shop like this in Alameda. Came in as a walk-​in Tuesday afternoon, no wait. Didn’t get the name of my barber, but he did a superb fade and taper. Took his time giving me a cut, which I appreciate in finding a good barber. Give this place a try, location is definitely convenient for me being in Alameda. I used to go to Oakland and Uptown before, now I don’t need to! Only complaint… didn’t have the hot compress to accompany the straight razor blade to finish it off. Other than that, I have found my new barber.

Don’t ever get a haircut at this place! My Boi just got a haircut from there, and he looks like a deformed I don’t know what to call it. That is honestly the worst haircut I’ve seen. God forbid for someone to get a haircut like this!

Clean spot! Tons of competition (5 other shops within sight of this place) but the quality and price are unsurpassed.

Don’t waste your time. I waited 1.5 hrs & had 2 barbers screw me out of a chair by saying they had an appointment. Neither of them said they had an appointment when I walked in the door. I’ve never been to a barber shop which doesn’t work on a first come first serve basis. What a waste of time.

I’m growing my beard for the first time, so needed a great barber who knows beards. Rob is the man! Great advice and an amazing trim. My beard looks awesome!

Ive had several cuts here, started with one dude (whos no longer there) then got cut by Ray, and eventually met Rob or Blackbeard the Barber. All cuts were amazing never had a bad cut, but now I strictly only go to Rob, dude has hands! I get what I ask for everytime, he has very high level of attention to detail, which is needed in the hair game, and has a good personality. I love this place! Glad Alameda has a barber shop like this. $ 20 for a cut that you love is effin dirt cheap!

I was so happy to have found this on Unilocal when I did. I searched for a local barber and this shop didn’t even show in the results. Luckily, I had to stop by the Alameda post office before getting a haircut. I did another search to get directions and it was listed as the top recommended.
So glad I decided to do that other search. Lots of laughter, watching some sports highlights on a friday afternoon
Will definitely use this as my permanent go-​to.

Best barber shop in alameda, get there first thing in the morning or late afternoon on weekends… it’s cash only but they do have an ATM

Best shop around! No one else touches my hair. Super friendly, down to earth people. Great cuts and great service.

These guys are great. I got a great hair cut and they did exactly what I wanted. You can tell these guys take pride in their work down to the very smallest details. I’m definitely going back.

Amazing shop, barber’s, location… took my son here for a cut and they made him feel very comfortable! The. Ps4 didn’t hurt or the 4 tv’s playing sports. I loved the experience overall and look forward to coming g back. Shouts to Johnny and black beard!

This is the newest spot on Webster! If you need a place that can fade and line you up this is the spot! Johnny and his crew are great at what they do! The other barber shops have nothing on this spot! My advice is to call in for an appointment! Till my next cut Johnny!

Great shop. Super cheap prices for an amazing cut. Was going to a hip barber shop in Oakland but the hours just didn’t jive with mine. The owner Jonny is awesome. Just a really nice, down to earth guy. Shop has 5 flat screens playing all kinds of sports or tv, comfortable lounge chairs to relax in while waiting. Happy I can support a local business that is trying to do really great things.