Tam VN Barber Shop — Attraction in San Diego

It is really difficult to succinctly encapsulate what this place means to me but I will try my best. Belinda Carlisle once postulated that "Heaven is a Place on Earth". Given what our expectations are of Heaven, it is easy to be skeptical of Belinda. However, this place not only confirms that Heaven is on Earth but it's here in San Diego in a quiet barbershop that's posted in an aged strip mall.

Upon walking in, you are ceremoniously and warmly greeted. They will instruct you to take a number and have a seat. While you're sitting waiting you'll notice this place isn't particularly special in the decor building. If I am being honest it looks like that half baked project your husband refuses to finish. Despite this, there are a couple television sets to entertain you while you wait.

Now it's your turn for your haircut. They will ask what you want. They will ask good questions to ensure you are getting the haircut you want. Then the aforementioned Heaven begins. These men and women (and possibly gender neutral persons) will proceed to give the best and most detailed hair cut of your life. These people care about you deeply; their respect their craft of haircutting deeply. For these reasons this establishment and it's employees have my unyielding respect.

So Heaven is over in about 30 minutes or so depending on what you ask for. It is now time to pay up. For a haircut of this detail, I figured I'd to empty my wallet and your wallet (forgive me breaking the fourth wall). Nope. Twelve dollars. That's it.

I tipped generously and left. Before I am at the cusp of the door and sunny San Diego, I received a farewell with the same candor...

Horrible Experience – Wasted Money and Zero Accountability! I’ve been a loyal client for years, but this was my last visit. Every time, it’s a gamble—you never know if you’ll walk out with a decent haircut or a disaster. This time, it was a complete nightmare.

I gave clear instructions and even showed a reference photo, but the barber (a woman) ignored everything I said. The cut is uneven, poorly blended, and just butchered. I had to stop her mid-cut because it was so bad!

Worst of all? The owner had zero professionalism. Instead of apologizing, he told me to "get the hell out"! Unbelievable.

Now I have to pay someone else to fix this mess. Save your money and go somewhere that actually...

Love this place. Only place in SD I go for a haircut. Haircuts are one thing I can not justify spending an arm and a leg for, even though I dont get them super often. The price is super reasonable. It recently went from 11 dollars to 12 dollars. 1 dollar upcharge for using a card versus cash so I recommend taking a 20 with you. I give a 5 dollar tip, so i am now out the door for only 17 dollars, and i am never disappointed by the quality of the work. Owner who is a barber is also a very friendly, happy go lucky guy with a good sense of humor . Always welcomes you with a smile and thanks you for coming. Highly...