Champion’s Barbershop

I’ve been going here for almost 3 years now and they have yet to disappoint when it comes to haircuts. The environment is very friendly and the barbers are really laid back and nice. All the barbers are great at their job but my recommendation is to go see Anthony. I would also recommend making an appointment rather than being a walk in

Man they are not about there paper and give weak cuts. They are all men in there who avoid eye contact when there not working so they don’t have to make money (cut hair)
The black dude with the glasses is a nerd, mark ass bitch and I refuse to give money to him and advise anyone else not to.
The first time I went in they were talking crap to my cousin about being from Oakland like the tramps they are.
The fat Puerto Rican or Mexican dude is garbage and talks nothing but trash and is lazy, leaves early and ignores customers period.
The only good one is the short middle eastern dude. He gives sauce cuts and fades. The rest are garbage and aren’t about they paper. I suggest to go to Portland at all cost. Period.

Went in twice and it’s true what they say. They ignore you for the TV when you walk in without appointment. Rodney cut my hair the first time and he did a good job. The second time it was a different barber, gave me a cut I did not like. When I told him how dissatisfy I was, he said it will grow back and added I should make an app with the barber I like getting cuts with. I still paid him, but I came back the next day seen it look worse then I thought. I asked for a refund and after short conversation with the manager. The barber threaten me to never sit on his chair again and not to mess with him. Completely took it personal, instead of professional and customer service oriented. He finally gave me my money back and told me it wasn’t about the money. Am sorry, it is all about the money. I shouldn’t pay for something I don’t like. It’s called feed back.
They don’t care about their costumers here. They are just a arrogant guys who think that they are artists. I gotten better service at other place for half the price.

Wish they cared about their clients! Called last week made and appointment with Rodney — showed up ON TIME for the appointment, Barbers were RUDE and he said we didn’t have an appointment! This is an ON GOING Problem — I know SO many people who are just as frustrated it is unfortunate this is the reputation! I would NOT recommend them unless you want to WAIT AND WAIT!

You don’t have many options in Portland but avoid this place at all costs. You’re appointment will start 30 mins late and you will get a terrible cut. I given them the benefit of the doubt too many times but I always walk out with terrible line and uneven fade. Dude next to me had his cut messed up too.

Just took my 12 year old son to Rodney at Champion’s. He did a great job and communicated well with my son during the process. The atmosphere is positive and very entertaining. They are a good team, a couple other barbers weighed in with their opinions when it came to the design portion and we (my mom, myself, and my son) are all very pleased.

I would say after my canceling twice for my friends kid n still brought him hour later then his actual appointment n they still cut his hair. I appreciate it n they are all super nice

Like others, walked in and after I told them I was a walk-​in the three guys not working and watching basketball instead treated me like I was invisible. The one guy who was working but nice enough to actually talk to me said something about them maybe waiting for appointments. 15 minutes later, after my haircut could have been done and not a word was spoken to me by the still not working 3 guys, I left.

Wish I didn’t have to leave any stars. Dude said there was two people in front of me. After 7 more people got hair cuts I left. I moved out here from north/​northeast Portland to right around the corner it would have been convenient. But I’d rather go back to the hood for a cut or to my master barber in my old area. Those dudes obviously didn’t want my money, but they may want some business advice…

I gave this place one star because it has to get one to make this a review. This is by far the most UNPROFESSIONAL, lazy place I’ve ever been. I’ve been here for 30 min, and there are 6 people waiting to get their haircut. The barbers are to busy socializing and watching the tvs to focus on their clients. This is unbelievable. Never again will I waste my time on such a pathetic company. We are leaving and going to a place that actually wants to get their work done.

The guys in the place are nice… but the haircut experience was not good at all. The guy just about tore my hair out cutting it so fast so he could get to the next customer… I was done in 10 minutes… and it was as average haircut at best. The main reason for 2 stars is the cost…$ 25 (with $ 5 tip). that is a lot of money for a 10 min haircut.
I would pass on this place…

They are never, ever open at 9 am. Barbers are always straggling in late. Not a great family spot. Barbers often using foul language or inappropriate language around young kids. When Jamal is away, the barbers will play! However, the shop is clean and with few exceptions, you will get a decent haircut. The barbers are considered adult men but they are still caught up in that adolescent mentality (this rapper has the best lyrics, these sneakers are the best sneakers, I’ve been with this girl or that girl, etc…). Whatever happened to barber shops where barbers took pride in there appearance, were punctual, were community leaders and took pride in being examples to young men and women? Where the music that was played in the shop didn’t use the words b##ch, F##k, Whore/​HO? Where knowledge was passed down or discussions were entertained regarding how to better the community… and this is the best that Portland has to offer? …please!

Walked in the shop and one of the barbers said «are you a walk in» Yes I replied.
One hour and 15 minutes I walked out without eye contact or a word. Guys came in and out but not a word to me.
They must not need any new business! I won’t go back
Lance

Awesome spot. Got in without any fuss, got a great haircut, and was done quickly with some entertaining conversation to make time fly. Anthony did a great job.

I have to give these guys kudos on a number of fronts. 1. Very friendly a welcoming environment, both coming and going. (but they do demand respect from everyone which I’m totally on board with) 2. They take pride in their unique talents as hair professionals. Each with their own style, bents, and artistic flare. 3. The value of the cut is fair — especially for the time and care they provide for each customer. These talented guys deserve to make a decent living! I didn’t give them a 5 (yet) because I’d like to see more gentrification of the locale and processing of clients. Someone else on here claims they were shamed by one of the barbers. I feel a barber’s professional opinion, no matter how unsettling to your disposition, should be carefully considered and respected. These guys do this for a living! Don’t put an artist on the spot when things don’t come out as you expected. We all owe each other a measure of respect and patience, even when mistakes are made.

My boys (5yrs & 7yrs old) and I had a horrible experience at this Barbershop. We asked the barber (2^nd chair in from the entrance) to keep their hair long. Especially since they both had been growing it out for the better part of a year. Not only did he cut them both way too short he also gave them an uneven cut. When confronted with the error he made, instead of offering to fix it to our liking, he had the audacity to state (in front of my boys) that we didn’t wash their hair or take care of it. That was his response right in front of my kids. He claimed that’s why he was unable to cut their hair correctly. Beyond unprofessional to say the least. My oldest son was so upset that he covered his ears. My wife paid $ 50 for the haircuts which included a tip. Instead of insuring that his customers had a pleasurable experience, he decided that his ego and the money were more important. We’ve been to the Champions on MLK many times. Always a good experience. However, at this Champions we left feeling insulted and disrespected. My 7yr old was so unsettled by the entire ordeal that later that night he said to me, «what that guy said didn’t make any sense, I comb my hair everyday dad. Now I look like I am going bald. Like an old man».
I understand that the barbers in this shop are all independent contractors, however at the end of the day they are representing a brand. We will not be going back to this shop for another haircut. Especially not one by this particular barber.

Nice shop. Very clean. The barbers were all very polite, friendly and sociable. The work done was fabulous.

Sign on the shop clearly says 9 – 7 Tues-Sat…Well, its 10am on a Wed & they’re not open. Great business sense. Smh
I returned later in the day and they were actually opened. Both the barbers that were there were polite and I was pleased with the cut I received.

Antoine is the man. Took me on no notice and didn’t really even have to wait. Cool, relaxed vibe at good price.
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