Armstrong's Barber Co. — Local services in Everett

Update; the owner issued me a refund. I feel that never would have happened if I didn't continue messaging or posting this though, rating stands. Friendly atmosphere. Cool people. But misleading. I went in and ask for a haircut like the picture shown below (1&2). Now TWO WEEKS PRIOR i show them picture (5) and say i did this on my own, i do not want this. I simply want something if I didn't want to put product in it. Would look fine, but if I did, could slick back. My Hair length before 3, it was even a bit longer cause the picture is old. Now there was some discussion AFTER the hair was cut saying the sides were gonna be a issue laying down or something, but this was after it was cut. This is what I was given after asking and showing pictures of what i wanted (4). It's an okay cut, but it will not be manageable without product. When reaching out they made it seem like I was perfectly content with not getting what I asked for and that my "heart had changed" below are picture of the conversation. Overall I give them 2 stars, the second star strictly because they were able to chat me up well enough to make me forget what I came in for to begin with. I suppose that's my fault though too.

I would like to add that the barber WAS NOT the owner. I wouldn't be surprised if the owner was much better than the guy that cut my hair. Still very displeased, even reading this a month...

I grew my hair out for about a year just to see how I'd like it and it was just not for me, and after moving to the area recently and dealing with the heat/sweat from all that, I was ready to get it chopped. I was able to book here at Armstrong's with Joel and am so incredibly impressed with the cut and how he intuitively took care of my hair!! Joel stated that he is at his 1-year anniversary as a barber but he cuts hair like he's been doing it his whole life and I couldn't be more impressed with my cut!

With little direction other than, "a skin fade, and about 5 or so inches on the top," he left ample hair in the front to style w/my curly bangs, was able to properly cut around a scar to keep it covered, and made my cow-lick easy for me to manage; all things I forgot to mention as it's been so long since my last haircut. It was wonderfully done and looks amazing, certainly one of, if not the best haircut I've gotten in the past 10 or so years!

The vibe was awesome, you can tell that both Joel and the other barber, Corbin, are great people and are easy to communicate with! I have autism and typically have trouble with small talk, but it was easy to feel included in the conversations that happened between everyone! I feel confident saying that this place is neurodivergent friendly!!

This place is a rare find and I will...

First time visiting this barbershop and I was really happy with my haircut. Booking an appointment online was easy. The shop itself has a wonderful aesthetic, a throwback for sure but without overdoing anything. The owner obviously put a lot of love into this business and it shows. I like that it has two barber chairs, so it never feels crowded or like they're trying to churn out customers. It feels welcoming. But to the most important aspect, the person cutting your hair! My barber/hair stylist (I'm a philistine so I don't know the jargon!) did an amazing job. I came in with no idea what to ask for and only a vague idea of what I wanted but she made several helpful suggestions that turned out great. Listen to her, she knows what she's doing! They give you the option for a straight razor trim and hot towel/aftershave. That was new for me and one more reason to come here, it's really a different experience. It's an inviting barbershop with professionals who take care of their clients, will be back soon and recommend to others....