Barber Shop of Anthem

Fantastic place!
Walked in last week and was seated immediately by Joe. Had a brief discussion to get an idea of the kind of hair cut I was looking for (sort of an updated pompadour) and he got straight to work. Very thorough and checked up with me throughout to make sure I was happy with the progression of the cut. Got a complimentary shave around the edges of the cut and a back massage (neither of which were expected but appreciated. I didn’t even know the shaving was a thing.) Very laid back atmosphere and complimentary drinks in their fridge.
Joe and the other guy there, John I believe his name was, offered some very useful tips for styling the cut and I also picked up a pair of locally made styling products that do a really hold up well.
Joe gave me his card at the end and informed me that, along with walk ins, appointments can be made by phone and text.
I consider my hair one of my few big vanities so I’m relatively cautious when trying a new place out.
Barber Shop of Anthem is my new go-​to place.

Terrible. A Barber shop is a walk in and a first come first serve basis. I was sitting in the shop one person getting haircut and I assumed I was next. Then another kid/​mom came in and said they had an appointment so they went in front of me. That went on for the next 4 haircuts and the Owner was working the shop by himself. He never apologized, and the worst part between all 4 haircuts he excused himself went outside and smoked a cigarette. Disgusting! I can’t recommend this Barber Shop anymore.

I didn’t do a good job of reading the reviews on Unilocal.My fault. This place has two profiles, one with obvious fake reviews, and that was the one I looked at when choosing to come here. This place is pretty nasty. Is a small space, so replacing the carpet would cost all of $ 200 but instead its seriously old and stains all over. plus, here is the kicker, smells like they smoke inside the shop! SMOKE INSIDE THE SHOP! !!Omg! There is a review that says this place is clean, omg, I had to look around to make sure I was at the same place when I read that. A child’s haircut is $ 17 (um…Vs barbershop charges $ 15 and the place is clean and professional). They then changed me $ 1 to accept my credit card. .what a joke this place is, the haircut was Ok. No, I will never ever come back. How does this place stay in business? Yuck.

My first visit yesterday was a pleasant surprise! Tom was great, the atmosphere friendly and clean. Vintage touches including hot shaving cream and shoulder massage bring back memories of barbers who cared about their clients. I’ll be back.

Be warned! The owner of this place… John? Doesn’t have a filter and has inappropriate language around kids. Not to mention he smokes in his own bathroom! Who does that? You can’t go outside? Wouldn’t that be against city code? The other barber is okay thus the two stars. Not going back.

Wow, so this is what old-​school Barber Shops are supposed to be like?
Awesome.
Only tried a few barber shops, in San Francisco, but was (pleasantly) surprised when I found this place. I forget their names, but went twice, liked the job both of them did: a great job, plus a straight-​edge w/​warm cream, PLUS the shoulder-​massage-​thingy (that I wasn’t expecting, and didn’t see it coming, since the mirror was behind me).
Great job, guys!