Millheads Barbershop — Local services in Seattle

To preface this review, I hardly go to barbershops and haven't been to one for years(even pre-covid).

I have a photoshoot coming up soon and decided to let the professionals take a stab at my hairdo. I looked online and Millheads came up. After looking at their roster and available appointments I booked a time with Phillip Jameison(Online booking was very convenient).

I came 5 minutes before my appointment (as requested for covid) and was immediately welcomed and sat with Phillip immediately. I got pretty short hair with pretty good thinning going on, on top. I honestly don't know what to do with it, so told Phil I was in his hands and trusted his judgement.

Let me just say, Phillip is the man. I came out looking fresh, clean, dapper, new, dripped up, Sunday best all around. I honestly couldn't believe my hair could look this good. Because of covid I couldn't get a full bread trim but he did manage to trim the sides and edges a bit, and it looked great. I was feeling so good and feeling great after the cut I couldn't stop looking at myself in the mirror on my way home.

If you're looking for a place to get a great cut, this is it. I also obviously highly recommend Phillip as he was great and made the experience a comfortable one.

I will be coming back whenever I need a cut and can't wait to experience the whole treatment when this...

I don't know if it's the lighting, the skill level of the barbers working there, the eyesight of at least one barber that wears rather thick optical lenses, or just bad luck but I've struck out more times than not.

My last cut was supposed to be a repair for an uneven side, and I originally booked with Paul, whom I've had good luck with. Unfortunately, Paul called out sick so I got stuck with someone that I'd had bad luck with before, but I really needed a haircut for work so I agreed to switch. Big mistake.

It wasn't until I got home, which tells me the bad lighting in the barber shop contributed to the problem, that I saw how uneven my cut was.

So, I went in for a repair for a bad cut and received another bad cut. 👎

The old world Pioneer Square aesthetic is great and all but dingy lighting (which I overheard a couple of people discussing while I was sitting in the barber chair) seems to be an issue that at least one barber complained about (going by the discussion I overheard). Between that and the barber with poor vision, it was a recipe for disaster.

I've given this place several chances and I'm through. Find another barber shop or take your chances. I've watched other customers walk out with questionable...

Update: Daniel still rocks! We still love MH!

We took the ferry down today for a Mens Cut with Daniel. First of all, we were so surprised by the convenience of the location! Just minutes away from the ferry, and a short walking distance from the $3/ hr garage and Starbucks, Millhead in our mind is located at a prime location. The staff, all professional and knowledgeable in the art of cutting hair, AND of the city, made our day planning much easier! Daniel, is just super awesome, skilled, and friendly without over doing it. We absolutely loved him! Got the best cut ever! Last but but definitely not least, the lady hair stylist is WAY COOL. Gave me the best Chinatown lunch advice I could get. Never got her name, but was able to watch her in action and she was just super too! Thank you again Millhead and staff! You guys are so totally worth it to jump across the pond! You guys totally ROCK! See you...