Nick’s Barber Shop

Terrible cut from the dude.
As mentioned in other reviews, it’s a production line. Zero quality. Bad table manners.
Apparently there’s someone else in charge now, so jurys out.

Miri you are the man, always do a great job on my hair. Thanks for always accommodating Ruben. When are you going to change the name to Miri’s barber shop. See you in a week

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以前唎我去過好多個剪髮廊。 個個都唔同小小嘅!
我嚟呢度唎剪咗三次. 又平又靚.
拾四蚊 搞店嘥.
$ 14 a cut, tax in. It’s a bargain for the cut and quality.

Came in for a quick trim, Miri listened to what I wanted, told me what would and wouldn’t work, and what she could do for me instead.
I got a great cut for great price so I’ll definitely be coming here every month.
Bonus: It’s two blocks from where I live!

UPDATE: As of early 2015, Nick is gone. Miri is still there.

Great cut, great value. Sorry to see Nick leaving for life in Greece, but he left us in good hands with Miri.

I read the reviews, and like anything reviewed online there’s good, bad, and terrible.
Haircuts are definitely a VERY subjective thing to review as everyone’s taste, hair, head, style, etc is different. I like a «man’s haircut.» Very boring, but I don’t suit the fancy salon stuff.
I have had my haircut at salons around downtown and Kits for years paying from $ 25 — 80 per cut, and had only once been to a barber before. The previous barber experience was not my thing, therefore I thought all barber shops will give you a buzz cut.
Nick’s Barber shop was perfect and exactly what I’ve been looking for. (The fact that my name is Nick has nothing to do with my opinion, but I do feel really special there because of it.) The shop is very clean, organized and actually nicer than some high-​priced salons in the Westside of Vancouver. The conversation and small-​talk is not an A+, but I’m not there to make friends. But my haircut is exactly what I wanted.
For $ 14 (current price as of Feb 2014) this is the best deal I have found for anything in awhile. I would pay much more, but because of the value and the great cut, it’s my new regular spot.
As for the people that say it’s «far away,» also subjective. It’s in the Westside of Vancouver, it’s down the street for me. Downtown is out of the way for some people.

Best place for a quick, cheap and good looking trim. Miri and Nick are always good. But I would avoid any other fill-​ins when either is away on holiday.

Nick’s Barber Shop has been my go-​to for a quick, cheap and good-​looking haircut for the past three years. I’ve always been fussy when it comes to getting my hair cut, but Nick and Miri always do a great job.
Nick’s Barber Shop is a no-​nonsense, traditional barber shop. They don’t take appointments; it’s on a first-​come, first-​serve basis. It only takes 10 – 15 minutes to go from getting into the chair to walking out with a new haircut; at first I was a bit concerned that they were rushing through my haircuts, but that eventually became a non-​issue as I was consistently leaving the shop very satisfied. Conversation is light, even as a regular customer for the past three years, though I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It’s nice to be able to get a quick trim and not have to worry about making small-​talk.
Even though it’s a bit out my way now that I’m not going to school anymore, the combination of a quality cut, quick service, and great value keeps me coming back.

I spent a year growing out and shaping my hair before moving to Vancouver. I wanted a barber like I had experienced back home in Cleveland, and compelled by the Unilocal reviews I went to nicks. I showed the barber 2 pictures of the hair I wanted, and he said alright and went to work. The haircut I received was misshapen, the incorrect style and 4 – 5 inches shorter than what I asked for. Not only will I not return, I am rather furious at this place and the barber in particular. Not recommended by any means.

Great value! Like Sam L., I will refrain now from spending five to ten times Nick’s to get unsatisfactory hairstyles. Can be lined up, depending on when you go. Don’t mind the wait. They’re fast and efficient. All three of the Nicks. $ 12+tip. Cash only.

What a relief that I found Nick’s Barber Shop. Awesome cut, awesome price, I will definitely return. Thanks Miri.
After spending what nearly felt like a week searching for a haircut in Vancouver that didn’t cost $ 40 – 70 for a simple haircut… I had almost given up. But then I stumbled upon Nick’s Barber Shop and was drawn not only by the $ 12 cuts, but the history of this place.
I called and was surprised that they didn’t take reservations, but thought I would just go down early Saturday morning and hope for the best. After a very convenient bus ride, as they are right along a major route, I found the right place. Upon walking in at 8:30am (they opened at 8am) there were already 3 people waiting… must be a good sign. It seemed everyone in the place but me was a regular and the banter between the barbers and customers was enjoyable.
After waiting only about 10 mins, I got my haircut by Miri. I sat in the seat, he briefly asked what I wanted and once we were both clear and he fully understood me, he began cutting. Miri got right down to business and aside from asking me a few times if it was short enough, or if it was looking how I wanted, he stayed pretty quiet (not that I cared at all). After it was done he showed me the sides/​back, asked me if I was satisfied (which I completely was) and I paid and left the place.
I left extremely satisfied with my haircut, not only because of the price, but because it was exactly what I wanted and is probably the best and quickest haircut I have received in years. I will definitely be a return customer, and it’s no surprise why so many others are.
Pros:
— Great Price
— Great haircut, and glad Miri took the time to fully understand what I wanted
— Great atmosphere
Cons:
— I don’t have any but if I was to have anything negative… maybe that they only take cash? Not really a problem as there is a bank across the street.

Well, you get what you pay for. And this place is a production line, really cheap + fast cuts, making money on volume. Unfortunately, you also lose on quality.
Ironically, they put you facing a distant mirror, which I guess is so you can’t see the disaster ensuing in your head. He managed to do exactly what I asked him _​not_​to do.
Obviously, not going back.

I asked for a haircut with a 5 on the sides and a trim on top. The barber used the clippers without a guard to shave the hair off my temples. It looks ridiculous. I didn’t notice until after the haircut. Violation of the simple rule that you don’t shave someone’s hair off unless they request it. I won’t go back, unless I need my head shaved. Although I could do that myself.
The place is cheap ($ 12) though.

A very nice traditional little barber shop.
It had been almost a year since my last cut, so things were getting a bit shaggy. Miri did a great job cleaning me up, very happy with my haircut. They were really friendly, and even buzzed off my moustache to officially end my Movember campagin.
Conversation was light, Miri explained how I should style my cut and was happy to snap a few before and after shots on my cell phone for me to post on Facebook.
I’ve been looking for a convienent friendly little barber shop in Kits that I can afford for some time, I guess I wasn’t looking very hard because I don’t need to look any further.
I’m looking forward to going back, I can’t believe it only cost $ 12, what an unbelievable deal.

Nick and Miri do a great cut and the price can’t be beat. While there are many other options, few do such a good job, and always remember your name.

I use to goto Nick while he was at his older location across the street, and the service is still the same. There is another guy that works with him now, his name is Miri, and they both have quite the operation going. If you arent looking for a complicated haircut, and would like to spend $ 12 bucks for a haircut, yes you read that right, then there is no better place in Vancouver. In and out, and you are done, perhaps do some grocery shopping next door at young brothers, and bob’s your uncle.

I guess the best Barber shop in town.
A bit outside, OK thats true, but it is absolutely worth it.
I have been there 2 times yet (November 2011 and January 2012), always without an appointment and for only $ 12 you can’t do anything wrong.
Nick is such a nice guy. He always asks you how you want your cut and I enjoyed every conversation with him.
The shop is built like a typical barber shop including the red, white and blue striped décor and the old big barber chairs.
If you want a good and cheap haircut. Come here!

I went to Nick’s for my first hair cut three months ago. Waited for 10 minutes reading a Times magazine, realized they only took cash, crossed the street to an ATM, and I’m in the chair.
I gave the guy some instruction and fair warning, that I don’t trust barbers because they don’t listen and just tell me to «throw some gel in it» after butchering my hair. As a result, I’d read up on cutting hair and started doing it myself.
Not only did he not insult my self-​cutting prowess, despite the rather patchy crown cuts, he did a great job and didn’t talk too much. I left 20 minutes after getting in the chair, my hair much better looking and only about an inch shorter.
And it grew out for three months and still looks great. Cool stuff, pyschic barber dude.
Also saw some great looking hair on the girl beside me, so he may be the go to guy for ladies that like their hair short. Just something to keep in mind.

Strolled in on a Saturday afternoon totally unannounced — had to wait 10 minutes or so but after that I had the pleasure of a wonderful haircut by a friendly Albanian chap who really seemed to know what he was doing. This is the first professional haircut I’ve had in a while (my girlfriend usually does it) but I am more than pleased with the result — I think the GF should be too :)
A lot of times in the past I’ve not liked my hair for a few days after a cut but I can safely say it looked great as soon as I walked out the door — the Barber even took time to explain how my hair sits and that there is an ideal length that it should be cut to keep things looking snazy.
Very pleased and will frequent this place again!