Birdrock Barber Shop

I’ve been coming to this shop for awhile and every time I come in I’ve walked away feeling like a million bucks. I really enjoy the small shop feel and Jameson’s diligence to each individual customer. He loves what he’s doing and it really shows in the work that he does. Highly recommended if you are in the PB area and want a quality cut by a great barber.

Great Haircut! Jamieson, is very kind and gives you what you ask for. The price is fair and you can tell that he knows what he is doing. Highly recommended!

Great cut… I’m from philly and will return when in San Diego next time… thanks Jamieson… a friend recommended your place and said I would like it and .yes I did

Im glad I found Jamieson, I used to get my haircut from him at his shop on Garnet and didnt realize he moved to Balboa. Always a great haircut and good conversation. I sent coworker of mine and he is also pleased. He is cash only and you can park in the ⁷⁄₁₁ parking lot.

Jamieson is an awesome guy and a skilled barber. He does a very thorough job and makes sure you are satisfied with the cut.
Highly recommended to anybody who likes good conversation, supporting local business, and getting a fantastic haircut.
Looking forward to my next visit!

Came here a few years ago after seeing great reviews on Unilocal.I was a monthly customer until I moved out of the area. I tried other barbers and had decent cuts since but it took a quick visit back in PB to realize how much Jamieson stands out. His one man shop is worth every penny. Great guy, fantastic haircuts. Will keep me coming back to no surprise. Cash only!

Look no further for a haircut. The price is right. Cash only, no big deal just be prepared. He is fast and efficient. I hate when someone takes forever to cut my hair. He gets in there and gave me exactly what I wanted. The conversation was natural and unforced (a big part of a haircut to me frankly). Not too much else to think of to mention for a barber, definitely give him I try I doubt you will be disappointed. There is plenty of street parking on Balboa, pretty much anytime during the day I doubt you will have any issue finding a spot within a 2 min walk.

Came here for a #0 skim fade blended into a 6 top. Had high hopes due to Unilocal,but I now find myself questioning the legitimacy of some of these reviews. Jameison tells me he is finished and I can honestly tell you the cut was a #3 no blend poor fade. I ask him to make it shorter and he tries, however the cut suddenly got rough after I made it clear he didn’t go short enough. Jabbing the buzzer at my head with each new stroke, I knew it was time to leave. I thanked him for his efforts, paid and left. Never again for me. 0 barbershop atmosphere and 0 understanding of barbershop terminology.
I left feeling cheated out of 20 bucks and felt/​looked like I was already 10 days into my cut. Total bummer.

I’ve been cutting my own hair for a few years now to save money. I decided to start going back in to get it done because a professional cut looks so much better. I had a friend mention birdrock barber shop so I decided to give it a shot. Ended up being a great spot! Owner is super friendly and the cut looks great. Highly recommended.

This barbershop right across from vons is a solid place go get a haircut. 20 $ haircut cash only. Got cut by the owner and he did a solid job accompanied with some nice conversation

It’s a good haircut. Cash only. He’s moving the shop to Grand Avenue in October. Barber Jamieson gets it done.

I’ve been here twice and I’m going to keep coming back. Jamieson does a great job. Highly recommend this shop.

Just a great haircut at a good price from an obviously good man. You won’t find anything stuffy, fluffy or pretentious bs here. Jameson is a friendly guy who offers good conversation, some laughs and doesn’t make you feel like he’s rushing through your cut. He takes his time and does a solid job. It’s been a while since I could stop in, but I will be back.

Jameson is great. I don’t even need to tell him what I want anymore. He’s so friendly, quick, and detailed. Best guy in PB by a long stretch.

Jamieson just crushed it, I was in San Diego on vacation and found this shop right on Garnet. Its easy to see why he has so many regulars at his shop. Came out perfect the first time. Walk ins only and cash only.

It’s everything a barber shop should be: cash only, walk-​ins only, no fuss. Usually there’s no one else waiting when I step in.
Jamieson is way more experienced than the fresh-​out-​of-​beauty-​school stylists at the «cheap cut» salons. And he gives a much better cut than the cheapo barber shops.
He’ll give you the cut you ask for. If you ask for a 1 on the sides, he’ll give you a 1 on the sides. If you tell him «what I have, but shorter,» that’s what he’ll give you. Every single time. I’ve been coming here for almost 2 years and it’s the most consistent haircut I’ve ever gotten for under 30 bucks.
Jamieson is an authentic small business owner, committed to the little piece of PB outside his door. He keeps a close eye on what happening through the window & knows this postman by name. It doesn’t got more local than this.
And let’s not forget that he’s is a riot. I always leave with my cheeks sore from laughing at his stories.
The only problem is that it took me four years to find this place.

Jameson is the man. He is a very experienced and skilled barber. You’ll get a clean cut that grows in perfectly along with an entertaining conversation.
I love how relaxed the atmosphere is compared to other men’s barber shops. No fluff or loud, shitty music.
There’s a reason he has so many regulars. The man cuts hair damn well and is a good dude.

This is my first 1 star review, ever.
I’ve been getting 2 haircuts a month ever since I joined the navy. So that adds up to just over 11 years of 2 a month haircuts. So I’d like to think I know a thing or 2 about haircuts. I’ve had good ones and bad ones, and unfortunately, from this guy, I got a bad one.
I went in on a Tuesday about an hour before closing. Clean place, sparsely decorated. Didn’t really have the barbershop smell.
Ol boy comes out of the back and sets me up in the chair. Asks what I want. I tell him «a 1 on the sides, enough off the top to even it out, basically what I have now, just shorter»
He started in on the roughest haircut I’ve had outside of bootcamp. Clippers pulling hair, bumping my head and neck with the guard, half slapping hair off me.
So after 5 — 10 minutes, we’re finishing up. Trims around the back, ears and sideburns. Trims my eyebrows, probably the best part of the haircut.
Start looking over his work, and I have a mother effing high and tight with 2 inch hair on top. I look like a blond Bert (Bert and ernie). I have an almost mohawk, an almost faux hawk.
I.
Look.
Like.
A.
Douchebag.
Basically, I paid 20 bucks to have to come home and have my wife take jabs at how I look and shave my head in the bathroom.
I recommend avoiding this joint at all costs.

Jameson, the owner and sole barber for the shop, is an awesome dude. He cuts well and is very friendly. However, my only gripes are that:
1) it’s pricey. $ 25 for a standard cut
2) he sometimes doesn’t cut it exactly as you ask. If you ask for a 2, you might end up with a 3!
Other than that, great guy, great shop. Usually no wait, but if there is, it’s 15 min tops. No reservations necessary!

I’m sure the haircut is great, but the barber seemed like I was bothering him by stepping into the shop. I sat down, told him what I wanted, then asked if he had a straight razor for my neck. I was told «no» with more attitude than I care to deal with, and I left.
One star for poor customer service. I go out of my way to be polite, as I’m also in a customer service role, and the sort of attitude the barber had doesn’t deserve my business.