The Barber Sharp

Go back to barber school and read the history of barbering… You may learn something. Good day from nick the barber

Wouldn’t go here again. Beard trim was noticeably uneven and least recognizable fade I can ever remember getting.

My favorite barber shop in the Twin Cities for the past 2 years. Tucked away in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis, The Barber Sharp features a wide array of men’s hair styles and fun, knowledgable staff. It’s centrally located, which makes my monthly treks here a great chance to check out some other spots in the Northeast neighborhood.
In freer times, they were known for offering free beer to patrons, but as of this writing there are no more free PBRs. Damned liability issues.
I place a real premium on having a good barber shop in my life and in the Twin Cities, I’ll never go anywhere else.

I FOUND HIM, Nick The Barber (Steeves) he’s just up the street at konawerks. When you find that great Barber, a great hair cut, and a great personality it makes for a great experience. When you look good you feel good! I’ve moved 100 miles away and Nick is worth every mile, I know because I drive it.

Really cool place and vibe. Seemed like great people that can do great work. Just not what I want or need. Got a pretty bad cut; I felt I used the right terminology to explain what I wanted, but got something that wasn’t even finished. May be just a one time thing, but not a risk I want to take again. I can deal with a bad haircut, but mine looks unfinished…

Met who I believe was the owner a few weeks back at a bar in Andover. He was a very cool guy who was very open about his past and who runs a clean shop. I actually went down and had my hair cut and beard trimmed done by him (I wish I could remember his name now since it was the same guy I had met the week before I had this done at the bar in Andover I had went to.) Seriously though folks, if you want a solid haircut done or hair/​beard done. I suggest going here. Fair pricing, these guys chat ya up while they work too, they just aren’t in it for the money.

I thought this place was awesome. At first it looked like a small, 2 chair operation… but the place has an ass on it with a lot more chairs. I can imagine these will come in handy as The Barber Sharp grows in popularity. My hair and beard trim was great. The price was reasonable enough that I didn’t feel bad walking out having purchased some beard oil on top of the service.
It might sound corny, but names are a big deal to me. When you tell a story, especially in the business world, if you use someone’s name instead of «this guy that I’m talking to you about» that person becomes much more real and not just an anecdote. Kelly and John used my name at each opportunity they had as if they knew I’d be back and it’d be important for them to remember me as a real person. I liked that.
As I’m growing my beard out for this first time this winter I plan on making this place my go-​to.

Another great cut, this time from Nick. I haven’t seen a bad set of hair near this place. I’ll be back in a few weeks for sure.

Nick gave me an excellent haircut in 20 minutes. I will be going back in a few weeks.

I’ve been here four or five times now and I love it every time. It’s an old school barber shop with today’s styles. They really do quality work and take their time to give you a nice cut. Too many places now just rush you in and out, well not this place. Everyone is really friendly, and it has that Ma & Pa shop feel. Bonus, you can get a PBR with your cut if you want. They do everything from straight razor shaves and beard trims to great men’s hair cuts. I’ve sent a few friends there and they all love it too.

Wanted to really like this place because of Kelly’s warm welcome and the ambiance. Was scheduled with Ryan but Kelly sent me to Dave. Dave said people call him Allstate because I was in good hands, not the case. Literally anyone else’s hands would have been better. Told him I wanted razor shave for face, head and neck. He buzzed my head and beard, no problem. He took 10 minutes finding the headrest for my chair so I could lean back for the face shave. Then after 5 or 6 hot towels on my face he started.
First: When I felt the first nick, I was like, «ok, it happens,» trying to stay positive. Then I noticed he was spending a lot of time trying to stop the bleeding! He said it was his second day on the job and he hadn’t shaved someone’s face in 20 years! Why is this person holding a blade to my face then?! Wish I wasn’t rushed and just waited for Ryan, the guy Kelly scheduled me with the day prior when I told her what I wanted. Kelly came over and saw my face and said, no charge for the face shave, then she apologized and asked if I was okay, which was nice of her.
Second: Then Dave probably felt embarrassed and started to rush. He apologized about the cut, blamed it on the razor. I told him I usually shave with the grain, then against it. He said, «oh yeah, I was trying to do that.» He just lied to my face because when it was all over I felt hair on my head and face when I rubbed against the grain.
He didn’t nick my head or neck so that was good and surprising since he hauled ass.
Third: He patted my neck and head with a wet towel and said, ok all done. I could’ve sworn I was supposed to get some kind of aftershave since it was after my shave! Just a minute prior I heard Ryan next door with his client say, «ok now that your face shave it done I’m going to put the alcohol on.»
Dave said he would only charge for a haircut. When I went to pay Kelly looked at me and said no charge at all! Very nice of her. I can appreciate she was trying to run an honest business. I felt bad for the guy and although he may have gave me literal scars for life, lied to me and tried his best to rush me out of there, gave him $ 20 for his time.
After I got home and saw the random hair he missed in different places, bad cuts on my face (pics posted), felt hair everywhere there shouldn’t have been any, I regretted giving him a cent. Sounds like Kelly prides herself on having an old fashioned barber shop, this unfortunately, is not one. She is a nice person but they should focus on quality, not quantity.
I’m never coming back again.
I guess I would if I had an appointment with Ryan. Oh wait, I did!

Slick place in NE. Walked away with my best cut in a while. Plus they hand you a cold PBR to enjoy while you wait or during your cut. Definitely recommend.

First off, let me start my saying that I have VERY difficult hair to work with. It’s very thick and grows straight out and poofy.
I had searched for months to find a barbershop that could work with my hair, was reasonable priced, and had a great atmosphere.
The Barber Sharp is the jackpot! I had my hair cut here for 7 — 8 months before I left MSP, and I get my hair cut every 2 — 3 weeks. I’ve had various people do it, and all were more than up to the task. They’re all very friendly and welcoming. The vibe is very modern and hipster, but somehow still retains a hint of that classic barbershop feel. All in all, a great place to get your hair cut.
A beer as soon as you sit down? Come on! You can’t beat that!

I came here once and had an odd experience. The haircut by Kelly was terrific, but during the straight razor shave, her new dog (in the shop) barked and I jumped. Luckily the blade wasn’t on my neck at the time… but I didn’t go back for a long time because of this. Last week I decided to shave my head clean, and took a trip back to The Barber Sharp to try it out again.
Was greeted by Kelly and offered a cold can of PBR, which helped because I was nervous about the shave. The shave was done well, however there were some spots that could have been closer to the scalp so I had to do some maneuvering once I got home. I’d definitely go back and be more meticulous next time.
The guy shaving my head didn’t seem to know the answers to my questions about maintenance, but Google did a good job with that. so no big deal.
Recommended for a standard haircut for sure! Nice little spot in NE.

Cool vibe, nice people, no pretentious bs, and appreciate the beer. Recommended by a friend. Had a cut by the owner, likely won’t be back.
The details: brought in a picture of my previous side part cut with front and side pictures. I was not expecting an exact duplication, but just a good, basic, skilled clean cut. Somehow I walked out with one side of my head far longer than the other side. They turn you away from the mirror while they cut you, so you can’t really see what is going on. Even when she showed me before I left, and it looked fine due to the product she put in. Once I washed my hair at home, I saw how incredibly uneven my hair was. The right side of my head is an inch longer than the left side. It only looks worse as it is growing out. Pretty disappointed.
Minor gripe: the entire time I was in the chair, the owner was dealing with scheduling mishaps by her staff. Party of eight guys were coming in the next morning for shaves for a wedding, and had called twice to confirm. That seemed to be news to both her and another barber who claimed they weren’t in their scheduling book. Not really my problem as a customer, but it gives me pause.
I’ve had some friends get a cut by other barbers at the place, and they had nice cuts, so perhaps the other barber have some serious skills.

Previously I had very good experiences here. However, today was an exception. I had an appointment at 2. I arrived at 2 only to be told that the owner had just given my appointment to someone else! It’s agitating to say the least. And now I have to find a different barber going forward. Any recommendations?

I’m new to Minnesota so I found The barber sharp here on Unilocal and based off the reviews, decided I would give it a shot.
When I walked in, Kelly had a client in her chair but didn’t hesitate to greet me, ask my name, and if I had been there before. Since I just walked in, she checked her book and said she had someone available right away. Even the client told me I came at the right now, before the rush, and didn’t seem bothered that I had interrupted his time (kudos to you sir!)
I’m in the service, which Kelly figured by my cut and told me she had gotten me a barber that was prior service. I forget his name because I have a terrible memory (sorry) but he knew exactly what to do. He kept making sure it was at the length I wanted and took his time to make sure it to my liking. He offered me a PBR a little while after he started on my hair and we chatted away. Even the other stylist (sara I believe) talked with us. There wasn’t a dull moment and I felt beyond comfortable with everyone in the shop.
Finally, I found a place that can give me a high and tight the way I like it. I will definitely be back here for another cut and highly recommend others to give it a shot.

Tried to set up an appointment by phone, was told to come in to ‘within 10 mins’ to get the next available service. Well I walk in, was told the next available stylist won’t be till the next half hour, the owner of the store was a little aloof, couldn’t even remember that she had spoken to me not long ago.
Never going back again.

I went here on a recommendation from a friend. I was told that every customer gets a complimentary PBR to sip on while their hair is cut, so I figured I’d give it a shot. A few minutes into the cut, the barber informed me they were out of PBRs, which was a bit of a bummer, but not a deal breaker.
The cut took about 30 minutes and included a straight razor neck shave. My preferred haircut is a basic sport cut, which almost every barber has experience with, so the cut looked great and was exactly what I expected it to be. If you’re in Northeast and in need of a cut, give Barber Sharp a shot. Support local business!

This review is for my husband who loves this place and wanted to ensure I gave Kelly and her staff the praise they deserve!
We were looking for a local place for him and went to Unilocal to get some advice. After reading the reviews he decided to give it a try!
The place has great ambiance, they give you a pbr while you are getting your hair cut, they are extremely friendly, and do a great job of cutting his hair!
They also do a nice straight shave and accept all credit cards.