Cliff’s Barber Corral & Wild West Showcase

I just came through Vegas for EDC weekend. I needed a haircut to look my best and made the mistake of visiting a very expensive salon on the strip. By the end of the haircut I realized two things: One, I just paid $ 75 bucks to be follically abused and two, I needed a hat. I had seen a video posted of Cliff’s place and decided it was a long shot but one I was willing to take. It was the best decision of my trip. I called prior to my arrival and explained my situation and was told to just come on in. A $ 25 dollar cab ride took me to his shop. I got there and the man himself told me to sit in the chair as he went about tidying things up. I realized that this wasn’t your spick and span salon, this was a barber shop in the true fashion. So, if you demand an immaculate environment, you need to change your outlook because your tastes are robbing you of a wide world of experiences and possibilities. He took a look at my head and said «yep I see everything that she did wrong» and with that went to town. He was rough with the clippers, he was a little preoccupied with fathers day, he was tired but goddamnit can he cut hair. I liked this guy, I don’t mean to get preachy but it’s a great thing to meet someone who is doing what they were meant to do. He connected with me as a person first and from there saved my head from embarrassment. This is the best haircut I have ever gotten. Some d-​baggy looking frat bros came in asking for razor fades and he told he doesn’t do that and thanks for coming, it was awesome. «I don’t have time for that shit» you gotta get in there and they take 30 minutes. I have no doubt in my mind that he can deliver a razor fade to rival the best, he just wasn’t feeling up to their attitudes. He got to a certain place with the cut and said, we can leave it here or you can take it up higher. The previous cut left very little to work with, so I said I’ll trust you on this one. He slapped some palmade in my hair and said ok. About 30 seconds later he said hold on, and grabbed the scissors and went back to cutting. «That was going to bug me»
At the end of the cut I was so relieved. He saved the day. I bought some palmade and he said just give me whatever for the cut. I was floored. I asked what his rate was and he told me $ 20! I gave him $ 25 but would have given him more if I wasn’t afraid of insulting the guy and coming off as a weirdo, to him it wasn’t magic, it was just another haircut. I can wax on but it’s already pretty long. I am not making up this part, walking out of the Cosmo a couple hours later a stunning girl grabbed me by the arm and told me she loved my haircut, this doesn’t happen in real life, I spent the next 36 hours with her. This is the place to go if you are a man, want a haircut, and can treat a person with respect and allow them to practice their craft. You will not be disappointed.

Probably the coolest barbershop in the whole of Vegas! Not just a haircut, but a whole experience worth taking the time to check out whether a local or just visiting from out of town.
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My boyfriend comes to get his haircuts here all the time from Vanessa. Absolutely wonderful job everytime. Such a cool, fun environment. alive the western Theme!

This review is based on four (4) separate individual parts; cleanliness, price, entertainment, and finished product.
1) Cleanliness of facilities, was perfect. ⁵⁄₅.
2) Price paid for standard men’s haircut $ 20 plus $ 4 tip, $ 24 total, average cost for the area. 2.5÷5.
3) Entertainment during visit, exceptional, fun, state-​of-​the-​art, best entertainment I’ve ever experienced at a barbershop. ⁵⁄₅.
4) The haircut itself. Probably the worst haircut I’ve ever had, crooked, missed patches, uneven. The barber has been cutting hair for around 50 years so he must know how to cut a flattop military style, or maybe he was just too busy. Because this is the reason for going to this business, it carries double weight in rating. 0.5÷10.

Be a man. Treat yourself to a straight razor shave. Cliff did a fantastic job. His unfiltered perspectives on life and cowboy themed décor make you want to bring a bottle of bourbon over and hang out all night. Excellent shave and worth every penny!

It’s hard to describe this place in a few words, but I’ll say this: my friends and I still talk about this place 13 years after our first visit. Some of us have returned individually, but, to a man, we all hope to return as a group.

It’s hard for my 4 year old to sit through a haircut… Cliff was awesome! He did a really good job on my son’s hair, Elijah can’t wait to go back. Plus the western theme is awesome :)

Great friendly service, laid back, and Cliff has playboys to browse through as you wait. Came out with a great looking haircut. Will be going back.

Awesome cut! I just moved out here from Connecticut… I’ve found my new barber! Thank you Cliff!

Just walked in to one guy on phone. He gestured for me to walk in. I sat down in chair. He remains on phone. He finally speaks to me, says he’ll be a minute. I wait the minute. He’s still on phone. I walk out, hearing him say «I’m sorry».

Nice enough guy, but couldn’t get that I wanted a skin fade to a 1. I left with a 000 full head. Not happy, I could gave done that at home

From what I know cliff’s has been in Las Vegas 26 yrs cutting hair. I’ve been seeing his shop there for a long time. That’s unheard of.
Cliff is the nicest guy I ever met. Doing hair, cliff’s is a true customer service master.
The lady that is there with him gave my two boys the best haircut in 13 yrs of me getting my boys haircut’s I truly will go to no other place than cliff’s.
Thank you Cliff for a fantastic job and be blessed.
Moe.

Cliff is a classic. He runs a very stereotypical western barbershop. I am concerned however on how clean the equipment he uses the same scisors and razors on everyone.

Certainly not your average barbershop experience. 1^st time here and I found Cliff to be quite the character. While there at least 5 people came in after me so that told me something. Cowboy kitsch seems to be the motif and I loved it. There’s a big red coke cooler filled with beverages that Cliff invites you to help yourself, ice cold too, awesome. I got a good cut and style and was there about ¹⁄₂ an hour. Nice.

This place is absolutely full of life. The decorations and the movies that are playing give it a great ambiance that just suits its theme. I was immediately greeted (+1 yay!) while walking through the door and the owner said give it an hour and I’ll be up. Cool. He seemed genuine and nice while telling me how many people are ahead of me.
A girl ended up giving me my haircut. We had some small talk and then. BOOM… WITHIN 10 minutes she was done. TEN MINUTES. I wish I could say wow my hair turned out amazing and she was the best speed cutter there was. This was not the case. I could’ve went to great clips for what she did and great clips would’ve done it much better. If she couldn’t do a style of haircut I wanted she should’ve said so. She ended up botching my hair completely, one side is wayyyy longer than the other, my sides were not cleaned well and she literally just trimmed the top of my hair all one size. I didn’t ask for spiky hair I asked for a pompadour. In the end I left sorely disappointed.
I really wanted to like this place and I did, but I came here for a quality haircut which needs to feel it’s worth $ 25 in its entirely. Unfortunately, I did not feel that way.
At least they accept credit cards.

So I just moved to the Vegas area and was looking for a new place to get my hair cut. I’ve never been into the whole barber shop thing, I usually go to a great clips or the equivalent. I did some looking around on Unilocal and decided on Cliff’s. He is old school, and I freakin love it! He takes great pride in his work and does not rush you in and out, plus his shop is super cool with all the old western stuff. I will be back for sure next time I need a cut. I got a $ 100 haircut for $ 20, could not be happier!!!

I really like the spaghetti/​saloon western themes of this hair saloon. The owner is quite loquacious, if you so engage in a conversation with him. The haircut, for the price, is really good – just $ 20. The quality of craftsmanship too, is exceptional. I showed him a picture of how I wanted the haircut to be, and he emulated it to a tea!
Thanks,
Daniel

This place is a legendary experience. It is by far the most money I have ever seen put into a barbershop.
–Real client and friend
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They are always looking for new barbers that have a following. I believe the email is
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Vanessa cut my hair on Sunday. It was the best haircut that I’ve ever had. To call her a mere barber would be an insult, she is a master at her profession. If you want a trully great experince while getting your hair cut, call Vanessa
Vern Rettig

Can’t recommend this tonsilarius too highly.
Getting a haircut from Cliff is a true spiritual adventure.
I loved it so much I wrote a blog about it.

I can tell you this, he’s been a barber for 51 years. His shop is a mini old western museum and he uses vintage shears & methods. He has Layrite (a beloved greaser hair product) for 15 $ a can 50 $ for the giant tub. I’ve seen those tubs go for 80 $ else where in town.
Walking into Cliff’s is like stepping into a time capsule back when men were men and a damn good hair cut didn’t cost you a quarter of a ‘Franklin, before tip. I especially appreciate being able to watch old westerns while I wait. [Anywhere else they talk like you’re in a cholo movie while rap is blaring] Here at Cliff you can expect nothing but courteous service from one of the hidden gems of Las Vegas barbershops. This is how a vintage haircut should be.