EZ Chair Barber Shop — Attraction in Bellevue

They must hate sideburns here. If you speak Korean, don't already have sideburns and don't mind surprise charges, this might be a good place for you. I am not fluent in Korean though, I do have sideburns and I don't like surprise charges, so my two experiences here were disappointing.

Last time, they cut my sideburns way too short, leaving only whiskers. This time, they shaved them completely off. When I mentioned it as soon as I noticed, as she spun me to face the mirror (after the damage was done), she first tried to claim that she cut them only shorter. I took my finger and touch them to my sideburn, explaining that I only felt skin, and not even whiskers. Then she apologized and told me that she should have asked. She apologized a couple more times, which was nice, but at that point, my sideburns were gone and it will take at least a few weeks to grow them back to how I liked them.

I was surprised to be charged the full price at the end, plus a $1 surcharge for using my credit card. This is actually illegal according to H.B. 1870, Passed on 3/7/13, which prohibits imposing a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of other payment.

Needles to say, I won't be back. There seems to be a language barrier I can't seem to jump over, plus, I just...

Update: 5 years on and I still come here for a haircut, now with my son who loves it as well. The price has increased, which is fair, and there has been some turnover in barbers. We go to see Le and are never disappointed.

I'm always in the lookout for good value barbershops. I am not a salon-going type of guy (no offense to those that love salons, it's just a matter of preference).

I walked into EZ Chair with a bit of trepidation; it looked like a salon. But no! The right women that cut your hair are legitimate barbers who know their craft and are able to deliver a consistent service.

The best part? The included scalp massage - I almost nod off every time.

Best part number 2 - $23 for a quality haircut! San Francisco haircuts were in the $45-$55 range plus tip!

Extras - video games for the kids, 4 large screen TVs and a pool table! Add a bar and...

It was just not a great experience.

Overview Skilled barbers - Yes Misleading reviews - Yes Language barrier - Strong Yes

I got on the waiting list and when it was my turn I was asked to let someone else go before me and then given another barber than I signed up for.

Sophia was the one given to me and worked with the picture I gave her but she got frustrated with me when I want to blend the fade higher than the picture.

At that point I felt like I was on egg shells trying not to get her upset but at the same time get the haircut I wanted.

She kept asking if I was done to get me out of the chair. It was miserable.

I do think she knows how to cut hair but the language barrier and her frustration is just something I was not expecting.

Usually I look forward to hair cuts, head rubs, and massage like they advertised. But not here...