Earl's Cuts & Style — Local services in Seattle

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You can get a decent cut here & is the reason I came here a few times. BUT, the lack of professionalism in my most recent trip made it the last trip.

Gonna start by saying I always tip—-but unfortunately that didn’t hinder them from completely wasting my time.

So I usually go to Earl, the owner, & I came and asked “how many in front of me?” he said 2 plus the one in the chair. Yikes. A wait. But its a Friday, and I get that. So I wait.

He finishes the 2+ and then magically there’s another “appt” he had that he “forgot” about -even though I'm 89% sure dude was a walk-in (u can always tell who the walkins are vs appts ---appts be mad confident walking in bc they KNOW they're next) & he says I’m next after that.

Annoying. But whatever, I’m patient so I wait some more. 15 minutes later a different barber frees up. (It’s Friday -I have plans this weekend & everyone knows you just don’t experiment on ya hairline like that) So I tell him I’m waiting for Earl.

Then suddenly Earl hits me with “My son is next” “I’m tired” after just 15 MINUTES ago when he said I was next. Besides that- his son wasn’t gonna pay him, I was. So clearly business isn't business. Usually barbers have a rule where if you're in the shop before closing time - you get a cut. Not here.

This man had no intention of telling me I was waiting for nothing....bc he was tired —-& wasted 2 hours of my time in the process.

At this point I don’t have a choice but to experiment. But guess what? During that 7 second interaction between Earl & I, Experiment Barber (Dell) took back his offer cut me right then and went on a smoke break.Right. As if to say “you should’ve gotten up right when I freed up, now I need a break"....seriously?

I wait about 7 more minutes until I realize...I’d have to be one dumb mf if I paid anything after this.

So after almost 2 hours, I left.

My issue isn't with the wait. I've waited longer for a haircut before. Its that the wait could have been avoided if he communicated better. If you've read this far - literally look at all the other low reviews, they say the exact same thing.

Thankfully I have my own clippers and a straight edge (just not as skilled) & that can last me until I find another black barbershop in this city.

Bottom line if you value your time or respect, find a new...

My experience was by far the worst that I've had thus far in Seattle. Around 5:20p today I walk in the barbershop and there's a gentleman sitting at the desk. I ask if they're still taking walkins, he says yes and the barber (currently cutting hair) will take me, but it's going to be a long wait. I told him I didn't mind the wait, as it's a struggle trying to find barbers who can cut black boys hair. The barber then says, he's not taking any more clients and I should go talk to the owner Earl.

So, I walk outside to ask Earl (who's taking a cigarette break) if he would be available to cut my son's hair. He gives me a look as if I asked for a million dollars and then says, "do you see all of the people waiting? It's going to be a long wait." I told him I didn't mind waiting. He then dropped his head (as if dissapointed) and told me to come back in 45 mins . Wait, what? There's seats in the shop. So I need to leave and come back? Why? I'm confused, maybe someone can help me out, but isn't this a barbershop? Don't they take walk-ins until 7p? So why do I now feel like I just committed a royal sin by trying to patronize this establishment? What really upsets me is I drove 40 mins just to get here, only to be treated like a second class citizen. Is this how they treat all customers???? I'm new to Seattle and I have been trying to find a decent barber for my 5 year old son since June AND I'd love to patronize a black business. I, however, can promise you that Earl's won't get a penny of my hard earned dollars and I will tell everyone I know about my...

I came in recently to get a hair cut. There were 4 chairs and only one barber. The barber seemed surely and not welcoming which made me concerned since he would be cutting my hair and I'd have to live with whatever haircut I got. Two people I assume must have been waiting 2 people taking up six chairs with their stuff and just as unfriendly. When I finally got someone's attention about getting my concern about getting my hair done. The gentleman ushered me into the chair and played it off like he was gonna use my hair to light his blunt with my head. The three other guys hanging around were well inebriated and must not been barbers. I spoke to a gentleman at a nearby bus stop asking about places to get a haircut telling him about by experience with Earl's. He told me he quit going there cause they like to give preferential treatment to customers they no or like. This establishement has offended me now on not just one occasion but two now. Due to there terrible bedside manner and unprofessionalism I'll never go back again not even if they were the last barber in the city. So if you have all the time in the world and like jokes being made at your expense see...