Camelback Barber Shop

Great barbershop near my work. They got me right in and did good job. Will be going to them again.

I really, really hesitate to write a bad review. Ever.
Unfortunately, my experience at Camelback Barber Shop did not align with the great reviews here on Unilocal.The older blonde woman who cut my hair was very sweet but we had problems from the start. I wanted to change my hairstyle slightly (medium fade with a little length on top) so I brought in a sheet of paper with a few examples. When she asked how I wanted it cut, I sheepishly pulled out my paper and started to explain what I was looking for — she quickly cut me off, «okay, okay, okay,» and pulled out the clippers. I shrugged it off, thinking she’s the professional and the place has great reviews, so I’ll let her do her thing.
During the hair cut, it was clear that she was not satisfied with the cut itself. The barber and another stylist came over and offered her suggestions in Russian and she kept going back and forth between the clippers, some thinning shears, and standard shears in a pretty haphazard fashion.
Ultimately, she finished the hair cut with a grunt of «too short» and, shaving my sideburns unevenly, sent me on my way.
All told, I spent $ 22 on an uneven, undesired, slightly embarrassing haircut. Most probably, other barbers/​stylists at this location are excellent but I was not given the opportunity to have one of them cut my hair. The individual who butchered my hair will keep me from visiting this location again.
Do not recommend.

I recently moved back to the area and have been looking for a good place to get a good haircut. I initially tried to go to another barber shop I found on Unilocal but they were closed so I ended up trying this place out. And I’m stoked that I did because I got an amazing haircut for a good price. Steven did an amazing job and I’ve definitely found my go to place.
The best part was the straight razor hard part and trim all the way around my ears and the back of my neck.

When I travel to PHX and my barber is too busy in NYC to cut me. I come here and can rely on a fresh cut that reminds me of my barber in NY. Welcoming and always accommodate whatever style you need.

These guys are absolutely the best. Have been coming here for the better part of a decade and always impressed with their great service. Always affable and professional.

Nobody. i repeat nobody does a better job than Nick. I drive 25 miles once a week to get a line up. Simply the best.

Great experience! The guys couldn’t of been nicer. Great haircut and good environment. Recommend it to all.

After trying a few different barbers in the Valley. I came across Camelback Barbershop.

The best haircut I’ve had in years. Definitely not the 8 dollar revolving door. Worth every penny.

Love these guys, they do a fast and professional job. I like how a real barber will use the straight razor on the neck. I also respect how they are observant of their religion and closed on Saturdays. Sunday’s at 930 are my usual weekend hair cut.
Also check out the shoe repair next door, cheap rescue for your nice shoes.

I am very picky when it comes to who cuts my hair. So I read the reviews about this place on Unilocal.I decided to give it a try. Let me tell you I was very impressed. Nick did one awesome job on my hair and was very friendly. He squared the back and broke out the straight razor for my neck. All in all it was the best haircut I ever got. Go see the guys here they are awesome

I’ve had my hair cut by two different people at the Camelback Barber Shop in the last couple of months, and they do not disappoint. I was in the chair within 5 minutes both times, and out the door in under a half hour. The price was quite reasonable; out the door, $ 20 including tip, and everyone in the shop was friendly and professional. The environment was also top notch, a bunch of magazines and such. .. This is a real man’s barber shop, and as most of you know they are few and far between these days.
Now the Important part: The haircut. I just had one of the cleanest hard part, zero guard fades I’ve ever had. I’ve been looking for a good spot to get cleaned up, and I’ve found it for sure.

I’m from Brooklyn New York. Nick is by far the best barber I’ve been to in AZ. I only go to him. I’ve been going to this barbershop since 2006. No matter where I live in the valley, I will drive to this barbershop. I’ve tried others but it just doesn’t compare. I’ve let Nick cut my hair for so long that if I went to another barber, I don’t know what to tell them to do. Nick remembers it for me. You should mos def check this place out. I walk into other places and ask if they know what a Ceaser is and they are like what. I walk out immediately. I asked Camelback barbershop that and they knew. I felt right at home. When I went to visit NY, a barber told me «I see you got a NY haircut» I said «nope, my man in AZ did it.»

Nick is great barber and his staff is very friendly. Since Nick is from NYC he can cut any hair type.

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU BLACK (:), All you will find here is minorities being racist to minorities; Nick refused to cut my hair. I went here because by the recommendation of another posted review. If you cannot cut a regular (guard 1) fade on a black guy you should not be cutting hair. End of story and shame on the owners for allowing this.
In the alternative, I would recommend «Nappy by Nature» on Bethany Home Road or if you’re at Baller status and you only want to make an appointment (because you like to jump right in the chair) I would go to «Cut Throat «on Stetson drive in Scottsdale. Barbers in both locations know how to cut all types of hair.

Went here once. Seemed okay, the prices were good and staff was friendly. Lots of clutter and things to look at. Watched part of Black Hawk Down on FX.
The gentlemen who cut my hair was polite, old school and very laid back but kept asking where I get my haircut usually? I work up here but live down in chandler so just some barber or cost cutters usually, It was general chit chat but was insistent to find out. Like he was a hair detective or something.
They did good work though and I enjoyed the very laid back atmosphere. These guys know what they are doing. & Do it well.
I would recommend this shop, comfy waiting room, clean, professional group there. Just needs a bit of dusting and updating to really wow.

First things First…
LOCATION:
Camelback Barber Shop is not easy to find if you don’t know where you’re going. It’s located in the Camelback Colonnade shopping center. More specifically, it’s in the alley between the Hallmark store and ULTA, which even More specifically, are located next to Michaels Craft store. If you don’t find it with those instructions… I can’t help you.
The rest of the story:
Prior to today, I’ve had one haircut in Phoenix. It was in Arcadia and the place was okay, but I just wasn’t feeling it. A lot of the places I found in the Arcadia/​Biltmore area were just too hoity toity based on the pics I saw. And pricey. Then I noticed some of my Unilocal Phx compadres had been to this Camelback Barber Shop. All of them with good things to say.
I walked in and it definitely isn’t pretentious by any definition of the word. If you want eye candy or upscale, this is not the place for you. I think it was very comfortable. My barber Alex was friendly. We made some small talk, including comments about the episode of Pawn Stars that was playing on TV. I can’t stand that show…
Television show preferences aside though, I would like to say that I have found my new barber shop! The cut I got here was better than the previous And it cost a little less. I actually think Alex may have done the cleanest and most detailed straight razor work that I’ve ever had. I look dapper.

Great haircuts and friendly staff.
Pros
— all of the barbers can do a wonderful job
— short wait times
— good prices
Cons
— never have things I like to watch on the television…

My favorite place to get my hair did! :-) Albert is THE BEST! the prices are a tad high but no matter what you will always get a great haircut… especially is Albert is cutting your hair :-)

A few years ago I went on a mission to find a new barber.
I should have learned to recognize a winner by now, but I stubbornly decided to try out four or five other local barber shops before circling back to this one. After receiving multiple questionable haircuts from less stellar spots within a 5 mile radius of Camelback Barber, I finally concluded that Camelback Barber will give you a good looking cut, at a fair price, and you’ll leave without a feeling like you just stepped out of a strip club. For $ 20 including tip, I leave with a look I’m proud of, every time.
In my vision quest I saw things like magazine racks filled with playboy magazines, doors closed during regular operating hours, cheap /​small barber chairs that barely fit a young teen, and shady business practices at the checkout counter. You’ll find none of that here.
Want to read something while you wait? Grab the sports magazine right there. Looking for a «3 on the sides and clean on the top»? This is your spot. Want to randomly swing by on a Saturday, you’re out of luck ’cause that’s the only day they’re closed — just come back tomorrow.
This is one of those spots where you can come and get a manly cut. With no blow dryer or nail polishing stations in sight, bask in the knowledge that this place caters to the guy who just wants his hair to look good, finished off with a straight razor trim around the edges. Sorry to say, but if you’re looking for a waxing or mani pedi, you’re looking in the wrong place.
Lookin’ Good Unilocalers!