Counterbalance Barber Shop — Local services in Seattle

As others have echoed, it's always a bit of an adjustment when moving to a new city. Among the struggles comes the task of finding a new barber. I've been in Seattle now for about 9 months and I've probably been to 5-6 different barber shops yet never really left feeling satisfied or encouraged to come back.

It was definitely different with Counterbalance and Austin -- he was super accommodating and flexible when I was stuck in traffic, gave me a stellar haircut, and encouraged me to come back to get my neck/ears trimmed if I needed it between haircuts. Oh and they have a mini-fridge that is always stocked. The prices are a little bit higher than I'm used to but then again like others have mentioned, everywhere in Seattle is pretty expensive.

tl;dr - 10/10, awesome haircut, friendly conversation, chill atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back...

I asked a co-worker where he got his HC and he told me about Counterbalance at the top of QA. The online scheduling system was a breeze including changing the time of the appt. on the same day. The guys were super chill and the vibe was casual and comfortable. I appreciate it not being loud and chaotic like some franchise barbershops. Plus I did not feel rushed. Jerardo and I discussed my hair and got on the same page. He did a fantastic job of listening and applying. Since I am trying to grow out my hair, I am really thankful he did not cut it too short like many barbers do. After getting home and washing and styling it myself the cut was even better then I thought which led me to take the time to write this awesome review. Thanks...

I've gone here for about half a year now and I cannot imagine going anywhere else in the city. I travel from greenwood to Queen Anne to get my hair cut by Julio and Piotr and the commute is totally worth it.

They are the most down to earth guys who enjoy a good conversation while giving a professional haircut. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about their craft and consider it an art.

Both are trained with the straight razor which is a plus for a very precise cut. They are very reasonably priced at $30 for a haircut and $10 for a beard trim. I always remember to tip them handsomely for paying attention to every detail.

I'm glad to see their business is skyrocketing and excited for a third barber to...