
Columbia Barber Shop
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About Columbia Barber Shop
On Minstrel Way in Columbia, Columbia Barber Shop is a walk-in barber shop where haircuts typically take just four to five minutes. The pace suits anyone looking to get in and out without an appointment, and the shop is open daily. A beard trim paired with a haircut runs around eighteen dollars. Service is handled on a walk-in basis, with no bookings needed. Payment and pricing are settled at the counter after the cut.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rushed haircuts, beard trim issues, low prices and tipping disputes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rushed haircuts, beard trim issues, low prices and tipping disputes.
Customer Review Summary
Low prices are what draws most reviewers in, but a recurring complaint is that the savings come at the cost of quality. Several describe haircuts finished in just four or five minutes, one customer reporting missed patches in front that a family member had to fix at home, and another calling a paid mustache shape-up so botched they shaved it off entirely. One reviewer recounts a beard trimmed without being asked and describes the barber as inappropriately handsy. A separate account describes being publicly confronted by the owner and staff over a small tip after a child's haircut, ending with the family being told not to return. Against this, other reviewers report fast, good service, staff who listened to the requested hairstyle, and accommodation for a customer in a wheelchair, calling the shop reasonably priced and saying they would come back.
Customer Review Summary
Low prices are what draws most reviewers in, but a recurring complaint is that the savings come at the cost of quality. Several describe haircuts finished in just four or five minutes, one customer reporting missed patches in front that a family member had to fix at home, and another calling a paid mustache shape-up so botched they shaved it off entirely. One reviewer recounts a beard trimmed without being asked and describes the barber as inappropriately handsy. A separate account describes being publicly confronted by the owner and staff over a small tip after a child's haircut, ending with the family being told not to return. Against this, other reviewers report fast, good service, staff who listened to the requested hairstyle, and accommodation for a customer in a wheelchair, calling the shop reasonably priced and saying they would come back.
Featured reviews
- Nara Kim
“The owner and staff probably won’t even care about this review, but this experience was so shocking that I felt compelled to share it. We brought our child in for a simple $12 haircut—a basic buzz cut with no styling. After the haircut, we left a tip. Instead of thanking us, the owner and other elderly employees confronted us in front of other customer and questioned the amount we tipped. They asked what anyone could buy with a $2–3 tip and proceeded to lecture us, insisting that customers should leave at least a $5 tip for hard work. To avoid any misunderstanding, we politely apologized and even offered to pay more. Surprisingly, they refused to accept it and told us never to come back. In all my years, I have never been publicly criticized or humiliated for leaving a tip. The entire situation was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and completely unnecessary.”
- Ziba Home Improvement
“They do a good job for a very reasonable charge.”
- Wa Am
“If you want even a decent haircut, this is not the place. Honestly, you’re better off cutting your own hair with no mirror. I came in right before a two-month trip to Afghanistan, and my cut took barely four minutes. The barbers were distracted and talking to each other the entire time. They charged me extra for a mustache shape-up that was so terrible I had to go home and shave it completely off. They completely missed patches of hair in the front, and I had to have my older brother fix the back of my head. Even after a shower, it looked awful. To make matters worse, they had the nerve to demand a tip at the end. I was using a $100 bill from my dad and had to bring back the exact change, but even if it was my own money, there is absolutely no way I would tip for a service this bad. Save your money and go anywhere else.”
- Mark Maniwang
“I was looking for a barbershop in the area and i tried this place the first time and i would say i am impressed its they have a fast and good service and they listened to the hairstyle i wanted ill definitely comeback at this shop again.”
- Mary Donegan
“I bring my husband who is in a wheelchair. Staff is very nice and accommodating . Beard trim and haircut for $18.00. Highly recommended.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- Accepts walk-ins
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Barbershops near Columbia Barber Shop
- Twist Salon & Barber Inc4.41302.8 mi
affordable haircut prices, quick 20-minute haircuts, layer cuts
- House of Barbers4.71243.9 mi
haircuts for kids, no appointments necessary, pandemic safety precautions
- Stella's Barber Shop4.71357.2 mi away
appointment only booking, cash or check only, reasonable prices
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Barber Shop | 4.1445 | — | rushed haircuts, beard trim issues, low prices |
| Twist Salon & Barber Inc | 4.4130 | 2.8 mi | affordable haircut prices, quick 20-minute haircuts, layer cuts |
| House of Barbers | 4.7124 | 3.9 mi | haircuts for kids, no appointments necessary, pandemic safety precautions |
| Stella's Barber Shop | 4.7135 | 7.2 mi away | appointment only booking, cash or check only, reasonable prices |
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