A-Unique Barber Shop

My boyfriend goes to this barbershop.
They accept walk-​ins not sure if they require by appointments on some other days but today is (WEDNESDAY).
They keep their environment clean.
They are a group of men (no women) which makes me realize about the store’s name (A-​unique).
They are very cool too.
They spend time & don’t rush.
They do good job

This is a good barber shop. They provide Excellent service. The barbers are skillful and will give you a Quality hair cut. I Highly recommended this place.

Terrance the barber was excellent. He took a terrible looking hair style and made it into a tour DE force styling. Modest but he knows how to style hair
Great job.

Another Unilocal victory! I usually have to drive over to Long Beach to get a decent haircut and thanks to Unilocal I located this barbershop that is close to home–
The haircut was quality, my hair was cut by Chaina and my son’s by Patrick. Patrick was really professional and handled a 2 yr old with ease.
What really separates them is that they keep a professional environment and that was obvious from all of the kids that were flowing through the shop. The language was clean and they keep things organized, if you are a walk in they will work you in, I got in and out in a hour, which is awesome for a Saturday AM! Also for $ 28 for the two of us, that is a steal nowadays.
I am still loyal to my original barbershop but I will come back here from time to time-​I recommend!

Came in from out of town. My man Patrick took care of me and my boy. Did a good job with the cut. Good guys!

I was in town for a conference and my buddy and I desperately needed a cut. We almost went to a barber shop close to where we were staying, but decided to make the 20 minute drive to A-​unique since it’s primarily a black barber shop.
We were so glad we made the drive to go here!
Spencer gave me a CLEAN fade.
The thing that makes this shop special is the atmosphere. From the second we stepped in, we were greeted and engaged in conversation. We actually had a lot in common and I left looking fresh and feeling refreshed from laughter.
This is the barber shop you want to go to. TRUST me!

There a few people that my son will allow to cut his hair. We were reffered to this barbershop by a friend and we’re able to walk in and was out within the hour. Ernie was great at cutting my 2 year old hair and even complimented him for being so still. I highly recommend this place. Good customer service. Needless to say, we have become regulars.

Best Barbershop in OC
FIRST
of all it’s a Barbershop if you have never been to the shop before don’t be afraid to ask one of the barbers to get a cut. Or they will just all think you know who you want and are just waiting your turn. If they are busy they won’t always have time to ask who’s a walk-​in.
CONSEQUENTLY
You might be waiting fir nothing and wind-​up without a cut.
SECOND
The barber’s are all chill, me personally I like Ernie or“Eman“as they call him. Spencer is another good barber and the Pierre or «P» cuts astoundingly as well but he doesn’t do most walk-​ins, a lot of his are appointed. But if you ask for him he will either recommend someone to fit your time-​frame or he will squeeze you in.
He’s all the way in the back on the left Eman is right before him. Spencer is the first chair as soon as you walk in. They have TVs for sports and there always jamming music. Also there a nail place (next-​door) while I get my cuts I send my lady to get her mani– pedi.
CONSEQUENTLY
You look nice and your lady or lady friends plus it earns you cool points towards some «wink wink»
THIRD/​FINALLY
It’s a clean shop family atmosphere. At-​least while kids are around. Hehe The barbers are all grateful for your patronage the cut more than just African-​American hair even though it is African-​American owned and primary customers from what I have seen.
They cut all types of hair of any ethnic background and also when you become a regular they do a bit of teasing which is why I come and just sit sometimes, if you can freestyle they have a Mic for you so if you want to practice in front of a small audience and get a review this is your stop.
They have also been in the OC weekly OC best book
They’ve also participated in Vegas Barber Competitions!
They also have a Domino table in the back, I know this has no bearing on the shop. But I find that’s what, A unique is all about finding something for you when you come to get well groomed it’s also right down the street from RALLY, S HAMBURGERS.

So far so good! Finally found a real black operated barber shop for my 5 yr old son. The wait wasn’t that bad and the barber who didn’t introduce himself did a great job. He was very good considering his client was not being very still :). We will be back!

I shuffled through a couple barber shops but A unique is my go to spot (I go to Al). It reminds me of your every day urban barbershop, black owned and black barbers. Lots of comedy, current events, sports, roasting, and fashion are discussed with such energy and comedic twist that you Get a free show and a clean cut all at once. To the parents they turn all conversations to age appropriate when children are around. Top quality barbers. Tip: get your barbers number and schedule an appointment or prepare to wait.

The guys were cool but its definitely very limited on styles, and over priced… and the cut was below average

This is a decent place. Best time I found for a child to go is early in the day and week. We go to Al, and he is very professional. It is located in a little strip mall. The shop is very clean, and I see the barbers taking care of their tools. Music can be a little loud, but that is too be expected. My son likes this one best out of all the ones we have tried. We will definitely keep going back.

The barbers here are really chill. I always get my haircut by Spencer. He is really good at giving haircuts but everyone here is good. If I am whiling to come all the way over here from Cal State Fullerton it is worth it. Make sure you call before hand and find out how many people are in line to get a haircut.

We searched all over to find a shop that could cut good african american texture hair, and WOW, my son was so happy, we loved the shop’ atmosphere too!
Our new barber shop.

Best cut I’ve had. Every baber is above average. recommend going to Spencer in the first Chair. His wait is usally the longest. But worth it.

DO NOT GO! Not worth it at ALL! I had to wait 2 hrs only to be told I that I couldn’t get a cut at all. Really?! Be forewarned. Don’t waste your time or your money.

Against my own discretion, I gambled with many barbers in OC looking for the one to give me that perfect cut. After numerous failed attempts, and a cut that looked like Stevie Wonder went to town on my head, I stopped by A-​Unique. Rich cut my hair on a walk-​in, real cool dude. He handed me the mirror after finishing up, and it was like a light from heaven shined upon my head. At that time, I knew I found my spot. It has been over a year since I stopped in, and Rich continues to cut my hair. Comes out right every time with no complaints.
Each barber is laid back, and make you feel welcome as soon as you step into the shop. Wait is a little long on the weekends, but with the quality work that comes out this shop it is well worth it. Stop in and ask for my dude Rich, or any of the barbers there. They will take care of you, and have your head feeling right after they’re done.

Best barber shop that I have ever been too. My barber is Yazer. He’s been cutting my hair for a while now. I have no complaints. I drive from Compton to Anaheim just to get a cut that’s how good he is. I had a previous barber in Compton and he would always jack me up. Yazer got me back on point. His line ups look like they painted on after he’s done. The environment is cool. All the barbers are cool. Make everyone feel welcomed. Sometimes there is a wait but that’s because there are a lot of people that go and a quality hair cut takes time. No cut is rushed through.

Each and every barber at this shop has great skills. Great atmosphere and fast/​friendly service. Yaser is wonderful and can do any style you like. This is the barber shop that gets the job done.

Background:
After moving from San Bernardino to Orange County it took me awhile to find a barber out here. It’s not that I couldn’t find one, it’s because I was afraid to let any random person cut my hair.
One weekend I was sick on a haircut week (every 2 weeks). So, I had three options:
1) Drive all the way to San Bernardino while sick.
2) Go another week without getting my haircut.
3) Suck it up and find a barbershop closer to home.
I obviously opted for choice 3, for the simple fact that I my hair is completely untamable during the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th weeks after a cut.
After spending my entire Saturday morning searching for a barber I finally decided that this was the one to go to. And I’m glad I did. (If you mention the commercial they have on youtube, you get a $ 2 discount).
Location:
The place is located in a small strip mall on the corner of Dale and Lincoln. If you’re heading East on Lincoln, make a left onto Dale and then a right into the first entrance. If you’re heading West, your safest option (if there’s a car coming out) is to make a right onto Dale and a right into the first entrance.
There’s a Farmer Boy’s on the SW corner of these same cross streets, so when you come in you can get your spot in line, then go get something to eat. There’s also a dry-​cleaners, a pet groomer, a nail shop, and a hair salon all in the same strip mall as the barbershop. So you can get your clothes cleaned, while you, your girl, and your dog are all getting all getting cleaned up.
Atmosphere:
You may or may not like the atmosphere of the shop depending on your own preferences. Personally, I thought it was great. They have two TVs in there: I go in on Saturdays so it’s usually college football.
They’re a bunch of younger people so the conversations are more appealing to me. One of the barbers is incredibly loud, but I think he adds a lot of flavor to the shop. Again, this may not be to your liking, but it was cool to me. Once you go a couple times you really get used to him.
They have wide assortment of music always playing ranging from old tunes you haven’t heard in awhile to new tunes you haven’t heard yet (genre: generally rap/​hip hop). There are CD covers up on the wall of local artists which shows that they, in their own way, are showing support for the people of the community — a plus.
A warning: for those of you that mind, the place is uncensored. If you are not used to expletives, you should prepare yourself.
Customer Service:
I walked in and was greeted by the barber closest to the door. He asked me if I was here for a certain barber and I told him it was my first time here. So he told me we’ll get you in as soon as possible so feel free to have a seat anywhere. So I sat down and the first barber that came available, I was in the chair.
The Cut:
The person who cut my hair is named Rich. He introduced himself to me and started talking to me about where I lived, where I’m from, etc. It wasn’t invasive, just trying to get to know his customer and make small talk. He asked me what kind of cut I wanted and I told him bald fade with a chinstrap. He took it in steps to make sure he didn’t cut my hair too low and that it was coming out the way it should. Basically, long story short, he cut my hair exactly how I wanted it cut.
The next time I came he remembered my story (not my name — but then again it took my old barber 3 years to figure that one out) and the cut I wanted. He wasn’t too sure so he took it in stride, and again, my hair came out exactly how I wanted. The third time (4 weeks after the second time), it was the same way, except this time he remembered my name and my cut. Save for a couple times, I’ve been going ever since. The only time I don’t go is when I’m going to San Bernardino on a haircut weekend, and it would be more convenient for me to go to my old barber while out there. Otherwise, I stay my butt in Orange County.
Overall:
The barbers know how to do what they are there to do: cut hair. They’re professionals and it reflects in how their cuts come out. Any type of hair, they can cut it how you want it. If you want designs in your hair they can do that. If you want a 9 – 5 white collar cut, they can do that too. I’ve seen many different nationalities, ages, and styles of people and hair in that shop. I don’t like flashy cuts, but was still very impressed with the ones I’ve seen here.
So if this is the type of atmosphere you think you’d like, and if this is in your area (or even if you want to make the drive) then I definitely recommend them. You can go to any barber in the shop and you will be pleased with your cut. I continue to go only to Rich not only because he does an excellent job, but also out of loyalty as a customer. However, if it were necessary, I would go to any one of the others without hesitation.
A-​Unique is my new barbershop and will remain this way for as long as possible.