Al’s Barber Shop

I found this shop by accident. As a walk-​in they didn’t know if they could fit me in. Before turning me away the receptionist went to see if James would interrupt is lunch to take the cut.
He warmly accepted and over the course of nearly an hour made my cut and satisfaction a priority.
I will admit it’s not typical I’d spend so much on a haircut and a couple products, but I appreciated the care, suggestions, and outcome. I’ll definitely be back.

I got a fantastic haircut and beard trim from James. The prices are fair and you get a great cut.

I came here for a beard trim and left a bitter man. The guy, whatever his name was, decided the best course of action for a beard trim was to use scissors. I said I like my clippers at a length 2 because normal people trim beards with clippers. Not at Al’s though… maybe because it’s classier to use scissors? My beard trim was terrible, he tried to give it a fade (wtf?), and my mustache wasn’t even trimmed. I asked for adjustments a few times and then just gave up. Because of this, I won’t come back even for a haircut.

Don’t believe the sign that says walk-​ins are welcome. I was told I had to make an appointment and that the earliest available was in 2 hours.

Treat yourself. Get a haircut at Al’s. Gem of a place. Ask for Brandon.

I’ve lived in Colorado for 9 years, I finally found the best stylist in Denver. Al is the BEST!

Great barbershop in Denver. Better than Floyd’s and far superior to Great Clips or any of those knock off spots. Probably the best barbershop vibe I’ve experienced in Denver. Quick, solid haircuts.

Al’s is the place to go… mid-​price range ($ 35) for a men’s cut and the women know what they are doing. Clean shop and they even shave your neck to give you that clean look!
Would definitely recommend — I go every 3 weeks or so.
People who complain need to relax… yes things get busy and yes you sometimes have to make appointments – you can’t get everything you want right away… wake up if you think you can! (cough cough… Jason R)

I’ve been coming to Al’s Barber Shop for nearly 5 years now, and it’s the only place I’ve ever been consistently happy with my haircut.
The shop itself has a great feel. It’s not a hoity toity salon, but it’s definitely a step above Floyd’s and way above Supercuts, Great Clips, etc.
The thing that sets this place apart is that they really know what they’re doing. They listen to what you want, and, importantly, they’ll tell you if it might not work with your head/​face shape, and can give you suggestions that would work better. They also cut your hair so that it looks good on the first day AND grows in properly, which saves me from having to get trims or enduring the mullet my hair inevitably creates.
I’ve gone to three different people here, and have only switched when one of them leaves. I’ve seen Megan for a few years now, and she is awesome. I’m not much of a planner, so I appreciate that I can almost always schedule a cut with her with a week (or less) notice.
Bonus: straight razor on the back of the neck with warm shaving cream and a hot towel afterward. This place is the best.

Stopped in for a cut. They were able to accommodate but a reservation is advised. Haze gave me a 5 star haircut. And gave me a detailed education on what to ask for when getting a cut and how to style on my own. Haze was great and I will be back again soon.

The staff was really nice but the hair cut was terrible, definitely no where near a 30 dollar hair I could of done a better job myself

I have been going to Al’s for about three years now, and have never gotten a bad haircut (either in Denver or Boulder). Al’s clearly has a loyal following for a reason, and I consistently recommend their barbers to guy friends who are unhappy with their current haircuts.

This was my first time here and I have been looking for a good barber for a while now. Biggest thing I noticed this doesn’t have any sort of feel of a barbershop at all. It feels like a Beauty shop more.
What barbershop doesn’t usually use guards when they cut a guys head! I have been to a lot of shops and this is the first time I have seen a barber use combs to get a thickness. I would like my hair to be one general thickness. I got a fade from the sides to the top and it is not clean at all.
I know it probably isn’t that big in these types of shops but trying to get lined up was I think the worst. The guy that cut it was I think afraid to line it up around my forehead.
The guy for the most part did give me what I wanted but certain things were not up to what I expected out of a place that had such high reviews. I will not be returning!

Found Al’s after a six month search for SOMEONE in metro Denver who could cut hair. The reviews were all good so Al’s was my next try.
Long story short; nice people, prompt service, GREAT haircut. The guy who did my cut, Brendan, just started that day after moving here from Chicago. Friends — he can cut hair so it looks neat and stays that way for more than a week… I have found a place that knows how to cut hair! Al’s and Brendan is who I’m using from now on.

I was fortunate to discover Al’s shop in Boulder when I was a student at the university. At this point, Al is the only person who has cut my hair in over 12 years, and I would have it no other way.
Easy scheduling, friendly staff, a beautiful location, expertise, you can’t go wrong at Al’s! Look for the barber pole on Larimer Square, stop in, and say hi!

A great quality cut. You pay for what you get. They accommodated me as a walk-​in and gave me a discount since I was a first-​timer.
Patrice has now cut my hair over the last two months. She’s great and makes me look like a distinguished gentleman.

Went to Al’s when I lived in Boulder and now I am enjoying their Denver location since moving. Megan is the bomb. Once you find a stylist you like, it is hard to switch. Curly hair men, Megan knows what is up. Terrific cut every time.
Was just in there today getting cleaned up for my wedding next weekend.
Thanks, Megan!

Cool cut.
Poopy Parkin.
The surprise was the low price for the custom attention. Could it have been cause there wasn’t much there there to shave off? (As in «hair there»). Hmmmmmm.
Make an appt (they take walk-​ins, but they all keep jammed schedules), and see any of the stylists. They’re all great.

The best haircut I have received in Denver.
While the price may be a bit high for a male cute, $ 35, it was completely worth the cost. My haircut looks great and I have received compliments on the cut from others. Compared to Floyd’s where they try to rush you and just get a tip, the stylists here take there time to make sure hair looks right and you leave happy.
The design is also nice. Super trendy place without feeling pretentious.

Imagine if you will that whistle that occurs in Westerns either just before or after someone is going to say, «This town ain’t big enough for the both of us.» Then the camera pans left and we see Al’s. Camera pans right and we see Floyd’s.
That’s right, in my mind there is an old-​fashioned duel between these two businesses. This whole scenario may seem slightly off to you, dear reader, because after all these two establishments specifically cater to boys and I am most definitely a girl. Perhaps you’re even thinking I’m unqualified to imagine anything about these two shops. That’s where you are mistaken.
I am a girl that gets her hair cut by one of the lovely ladies at Al’s. Normally this has occurred in the dark privacy of my own home as I wasn’t sure if I were allowed to step foot into Al’s Barbershop. Sort of like in the old West where proper ladies weren’t seen in certain businesses for fear of tarnishing their reputation. Then, last week I realized I wasn’t living in the old West and so I went in.
I have to say I love my hair and I love the one that cuts it so that may make me biased towards her. But, that doesn’t make me biased toward Al’s itself. And I was extremely impressed with the space this barbershop occupies. It’s kind of mod and has exposed brick. It’s open and airy and extremely clean. And all the hairstylists are quite professional. And pretty, but that again could be my bias.
Anyway if there is a showdown I’ll be Al’s Barbershop’s second because I certainly want them to stick around. And I have deadly aim.