Elam Barber Shop
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About Elam Barber Shop
On S Sanford St in Pontiac, Elam Barber Shop is a walk-in barber shop where seats often open up without an appointment. Haircuts are typically finished in about 15 minutes, keeping the visit quick for anyone stopping in without a set time in mind. Fade and taper cuts come up often, including TikTok-inspired styles, and lineup work is offered alongside those services. Beard clean-up rounds out a haircut visit. The shop runs Monday through Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fade taper haircuts, quick 15-minute cuts, beard clean-up and lineup and waves haircut.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fade taper haircuts, quick 15-minute cuts, beard clean-up and lineup and waves haircut.
Customer Review Summary
Fast, reliable fades and lineups draw most of the praise, with several regulars noting cuts finished in about 15 minutes without sacrificing quality. One barber, referred to by reviewers as Roland or by a nickname, comes up repeatedly for sharp fades, lineups, and beard clean-up, including a 1.5 wtg haircut one reviewer specifically requested for waves. Another barber is credited with boosting a young client's confidence with a haircut his mother called well done. Reviewers also mention a clean, well-mannered shop where a seat was available without a long wait, even for someone traveling in from the Ann Arbor area. One longtime customer contrasts the shop favorably with a previous barber who left razor marks around the hairline, saying that has never been an issue here. Across the reviews, the shop is described as consistently timely, affordable, and polite, with several customers noting they've become regulars after their first visit.
Customer Review Summary
Fast, reliable fades and lineups draw most of the praise, with several regulars noting cuts finished in about 15 minutes without sacrificing quality. One barber, referred to by reviewers as Roland or by a nickname, comes up repeatedly for sharp fades, lineups, and beard clean-up, including a 1.5 wtg haircut one reviewer specifically requested for waves. Another barber is credited with boosting a young client's confidence with a haircut his mother called well done. Reviewers also mention a clean, well-mannered shop where a seat was available without a long wait, even for someone traveling in from the Ann Arbor area. One longtime customer contrasts the shop favorably with a previous barber who left razor marks around the hairline, saying that has never been an issue here. Across the reviews, the shop is described as consistently timely, affordable, and polite, with several customers noting they've become regulars after their first visit.
Featured reviews
- Laura Tanghe
“Mo took care of my son so well! His hair looks amazing and he has a new found confidence. Thank you for taking care of my boy. We will see you again.”
- Carlton Andrews
“May Mr. Rowboat be forever blessed 🙌 he got me me together for a job i had the same day. And the haircut was very neat. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Nice people and Good Atsmosphere. -Carl”
- Bryon Steward (Mizu Meijin)
“Rowboat (Roland) did an excellent job on my head. I'm working on getting waves and he did an excellent 1.5 wtg haircut and lineup. Beard clean up was excellent as well. Good energy with him too at the shop.”
- Rhonda Bostic
“Everything was perfect!!! My barber (Robot) was ready for me, so freaking friendly and charming. He cut my hair EXACTLY how I like it and I was finished in 15 minutes. I am now one of his regulars, lol. Totally satisfied client....”
- Randy Savagery Show
“I am 31 years old, I have gotten my haircut here since I was 8 years old. Phenomenal places fantastic stylings from classical cuts fade tapers. All the way to brand new styles TikTok inspired cuts. I would recommend this place to anyone, trying to get a fresh fade! - @RandySavageryShow”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
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
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Barbershops near Elam Barber Shop
- Hazz's Barbershop4.72588 mi away
beard grooming, long hair trimming, androgynous haircuts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elam Barber Shop | 4.6134 | — | fade taper haircuts, quick 15-minute cuts, beard clean-up |
| Hazz's Barbershop | 4.7258 | 8 mi away | beard grooming, long hair trimming, androgynous haircuts |
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