Bishops Barbershop

When they aren’t understaffed and busy with waits over 45 minute plus, you can get an average over priced Portland haircut. I try to go to this location because it is close but the waits are unreal, and to be honest it doesn’t seem like the stylist care. Last time I try to go get a haircut here.

I had a coupon for a free haircut, so I figured I’d give Bishops a try (I mean, it was free after all), despite my impression gathered over the years that the quality of their haircuts can be inconsistent and mediocre.
I’m in the early-​ish stages of growing out a pixie, which meant I had 5 months of shaggy growth that needed thinning, shaping and trimming. I explained that I am growing it out, so I didn’t want to lose any length on top and wanted to clean up the sides and back.
The woman cutting my hair commiserated with me about unfortunate short haircuts and was wearing a hat, so I thought she felt my pain. Unfortunately, this didn’t stop her from lopping off way more hair length than I intended. I’m back to square one with growing this mess out. Not to mention that the lines were choppy and rough, which doesn’t work on my wavy, thick hair. Yet another person who learns to cut hair on straight, thin hair and doesn’t take hair texture and type into consideration.
Even for free, this haircut was not worth it. I would have been better off cutting it myself at home.

Cody is a friendly and skilled stylist. I always get what I ask for when I go to him. He listens attentively and does an excellent job.

I usually love bishops but my experience at this branch was not a good one.
The hairstylist Madeline did not understand what I wanted and cut my bangs too short and very crooked. I tried to explain to her that I wanted them difderently and she just messed them up further.
They also charged me for a full trim, $ 18 instead of $ 9. When I asked why she said the hairstylist decides based on how long the cut takes etc.
After leaving and realizing how terrible my hair looked, I returned for a refund only to be told that they do not give refunds. The receptionist was very rude and after minutes of explaining that I did not want them fixed she finally got her manager who was the only one who was kind to me. She still did not want to give me a refund but eventually did. This process took 20 minutes and I had to fight.
Go to a different location if you can.

Who can say no to a free beer when you’re getting your hair done? Well, some days I can. I come here because I know what to do with my hair. It’s quick, it’s easy, and I don’t have to pay an arm and a leg. Sometimes you have to wait a while, but that’s just the way life goes.

I rolled in at 6:50 on Sunday when they close at 7. I was denied. They told me that they could not give me a quality haircut in 5 minutes. I informed them
That their clock seemed to be 5 minutes fast. They informed me that they go by the clock on the computer. That was interesting because my phone is also operating off of that same system.
I have had my haircut here before, though it has been a quite some time. The staff used to be great and the cut was decent, so I never expected this.
Call me old Fashion, but if your hours are until 7pm I expect the staff to be ready to do their job until 7pm. Not 7pm minus the time it takes to do a haircut. Imagine walking into a retail shop and being told that you can’t be fit for clothing because there are only 10 minutes left, and closing time minus fitting time is a negative number.
We all want to go home at the end of the day, but good customer service dictates that you stay until the job is done. And if you are open, then you do the job. And if that means you stay a little late, then you do it. Most of all, you do not inform your potential customer that you use a different clock. (Especially one that proves their point!).

They didn’t mess anything up but I felt like my barber was rushing through the hair cut.

I came here in June for a spontaneous 4 inch chop-​off, and I love it! I was terrified, but my stylist was really reassuring and listened to what I wanted. It’s growing out a bit now but still looks nice. Thanks, Alex!

I’m certainly not as cool as this place is but I do have an open mind. I like the fact that it is walk in only.
On my initial experience is what did I get myself into? But when they offered me a beer I figured this my kind of place.
I waited maybe 5 minutes before I was on the chopping block. I met Cody who was friendly and upbeat. It was nice having someone with an excellent personality lop off an ear. He cut my hair exactly the way I like it, and I was able to avoid any loss of ears. I will say it was one of the fastest no BS haircuts I have ever had. I liked the atmosphere and the folks who work here. I would certainly come back in the future, I do think that the $ 26 price tag was a little steep. For that price I should be offered at least two beers, HA!

Today was my first time at Bishops. I was worried because it was early afternoon, they don’t take appointments so I was expecting them to be busy. They were and there were a few people already in the waiting area. The wait was to be around 45 minutes, I didn’t think it was worth it to wait but I’m glad I did! The wait was only about 15 — 20 minutes and I was seated quickly. My hairstylist, sorry I forget her name, did a great job. I have afro hair and it makes me nervous going to places that may not know how to work with my hair. She explained to me what she thought would work best, asked what I wanted, and cut it quickly and cleanly. The length was wonderful on for my face and she used a nice smelling oil to shape and finish the haircut. She also gave me advice how to keep my hair looking nice. Will definitely be back for touch ups in the future.
TIP: There’s adult images and nudity on the walls, there were children in their today but I wouldn’t take my kids there lol.

Drea V,
Get a life, you drew a lot of conclusions from hearing a conversation 3^rd hand. I understand the passion you have against bigotry but you fell into the same deep dark abyss by throwing those stylists under the bus. Get a life. I have had my hair cut in that shop for years and what you are alleging and drawing conclusions couldn’t be further than the truth. That isn’t the culture Bishop’s fosters as a workplace and if anyone got hired with those belief’s they wouldn’t last a shift.

I am so disappointed.
I went in for a haircut today, and while I got a great cut, the two stylists were laughing and mocking their friend and fellow stylist who was beaten up by two (presumably straight) men as he was leaving the Red Dress Party. When I asked why it was so funny, they replied, «Because he was wearing a dress!» They even went so far as to question if it even happened, like someone would make that up that kind of horrendous experience. «I can’t wait to see his battle wounds!»
To the stylists:
Shame on you.
When you mock your friend, you mock the gay men who get beaten up and killed for being who they are.
When you laugh at your friend, you laugh at the non-​blending trans women who get beaten up and sexually assaulted because they’re perceived as «men in dresses.»
This is the attitude that breeds apathy and victim-​blaming. A man should be able to wear a dress in public without being afraid for his life.
Do you know what the Red Dress Party is? It’s a party for people of all sexualities to get together and build partnership and community, and raise funds and awareness for HIV/​AIDS (get it? Red), a disease that predominantly affects those in the queer community.
To Bishops:
I’m sorry, but despite that you’re 3 blocks away and you give a good haircut in a short amount of time, I am going to take my business elsewhere. I prefer my services without ignorance.

This place is amazing! I hate spending hours getting a haircut with needlessly long head messages and blowouts– something I never take the time to do and don’t want to do!
Jay gave me the best haircut I’ve ever had. Truly. I didn’t even need to tell him what I wanted. He just knew. And it was perfect. No awkward period. No nonsense. No trauma. No drama.
Plus beer!

Good haircuts and free beer. If you only get scissor cuts, this is the place for you. Most of the barbers can’t fade to save their lives though. I always get a simple faded back and sides, but when they finish I have to double check their work and point out the spots they missed. I’ve had to go back and get my hair unf! cked on multiple occasions. After I go back and get my hair fixed today (they missed about three patches on the back of my head), I’m never going back.

My four year old son had sprouted a mop, so we needed to find a place that is kid friendly. By chance we stumbled upon Bishops, and they were awesome! The stylist knew how to handle kids, and she did a fantastic job! Not my first idea of a spot for children, but the staff seem well equipped to handle any customer who walks in.

I came in a few days ago and got a haircut from Jessica. Enjoyed the free beer! She did a wonderful job with the haircut and the price is outstanding! I will be a returning customer!

A little expensive for the environment, however lines are short and they offer discounts for students and Unilocal users. The staff are good with the scissors! If you are looking for a no bs experience with good results all while drinking a beer this is the place for you!

Bishops is awesome.
The only downfall is the 2X i’ve been here, I had to suffer through eddie vedder songs. New music much guys?
Eddie Vedder himself isn’t enough to take away your 5 star rating though,
Bishops has a kick-​ass staff, free beer, and amazing talent + style.
xoxo

Posted this a few months ago under the wrong Bishops location… reposting now and still waiting for my hair to grow back… :/
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This place is ok if you want an edgy shorter cut. If you have and want to keep your longer hair, avoid like the plague.
Several stylists have done a great job here way back when I had a short razored bob, and now that it (was) on the long side, the stylists have just never gotten the cut right when it comes to layering, razoring, feathering, thinning, really any of it. I asked for an inch off and to thin out the layers– by the time he was done trying to fix the choppy mess he half-​assed, I had lost about 5 inches. I could have done it better myself and still had to fix it when I got home.
Further more, I’m pretty sure my stylist was high since he kept asking me the same questions over and over and hollering out 4:20 when the clock struck. Obviously he hadn’t waited for it. I’m not sure if I’m more mad at him for the terrible cut or at myself for being nice about it and tipping to boot.

Just moved to town and I was looking for a barbershop. I don’t need to look anymore because I found my new spot bishops! Tonya cut my hair both visits and she’s awesome. I have had the same barber back home so I was hesitant to let anyone cut my hair but she honestly blew me away. She was quick but took enough time to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. The second time in I gave her free reign to make me look good and let’s just say I got a lot of compliments, so many that my wife doesn’t want me to leave the house alone.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ … I will be going back and I recommend you check them out. Great prices and a beer but more importantly great haircuts.