Curley’s Barber Shop

My first experience of Curly’s Barber Shop wasn’t the greatest. They were busy, and I had to be somewhere in an hour, and after waiting for 40 minutes I had to reluctantly leave.
They’re busy for a reason.
I came back a second time for a 4 on the top and 2 on the sides. The barber who assisted me (don’t recall his name at this moment) took his time blending up and down, unlike most barbers who use your skin as a guide for the cut of the hair. Yes there was a wait, and yes it was $ 15 before tipping, but in my opinion, it was all worth having a barber who knows how to cut hair properly.
The second time I came, Dave the owner told me that this new barber was fresh out of barber school and that he would assure a quality hair cut should his new recruit make any mistakes. Well the guy did make some mistakes apparently, but Dave was quick to fix them and I was overall still satisfied with the haircut (though I will honestly have to say I liked the first one better.)
All in all, it is likely I’ll be a recurring customer here because I value the service they offer at the price they offer.

Judgemental and just plain rude. I’ve been doing historical reenacting for the last two years and part of the persona was to let my hair grow. That ended and I started looking for someone to take me back to a regular cut. I read the reviews on Unilocal and thought I’d give these guys a try. I walked in, picture in hand. Three barbers, two customers. Barber on the end invited me to sit down. So far, great. Then the bald guy in the middle steps in and says, «what do you want?» I said I’d like to get a haircut if that’s okay and show him a picture of a standard men’s style (nothing fancy or challenging-​Google «Sam Waterston»). Bald guy, who I assume is Dave the owner, says the guy I’m talking to is right out of barber school and can’t do what I’m asking for (again, this is pretty simple stuff). He tells me to have a seat and he or barber #3 will be with me soon. I say okay, take a chair and pick up a magazine. 30 seconds later he says, «You know what, your hair’s too long. We can’t help you. Maybe you should go to a beauty salon.»
I figure fine with me. Your loss. It was obvious this guy figured I was some liberal low life. He missed the boat on having a long term, conservative customer who pays cash and tips very well. As it was I went across town, got a great haircut from a very friendly barber and paid him double.

Worth the wait! Went in there Saturday morning with my 4 year old son. There were 2 people in the chairs getting trimmed and the others waiting in front if is. The barbets were friendly and made small talk with everyone in the place.
I was the only newbie in the room based on the conversations but everyone there was very Grimsby and made the wait go by quickly. I got a haircut and best trim and couldn’t be happier with the results. Dave did a great job.
My son, who doesn’t like getting his hair cut, put on a show for the crowd there by wiggling around as much as he could while the pie barber tried to finish his hair cut without cutting if an ear.
This is my new go to spot for a trim.

This place is nice, got a great haircut at a great price. I came in at probably the worst time because one barber had the day off and another was out to lunch and they had a rush going with only one barber on hand, but he managed to take his time and do a great job while still getting people through at a good speed with efficiency and being friendly to everyone who came in.
Everything looks nice, new, and clean inside. I also like that there aren’t ridiculous signs outside or a need to overcompensate with beer and sports. Rather than catering to the immature college crowd, this place seems to be a nice no-​nonsense place that any man can come and get a good haircut at a decent price. As another reviewer said, this seems to be the place to go for gentlemen in chico.
a note on the décor:
–The liberal side of me likes their classic rock, Bob Dylan/​Rolling Stones etc. stuff
–The conservative side of me likes the pro-​gun/​NRA stuff they have up
A+, they won me over from their competitors.

Curley’s Barber Shop is a straight-​forward barbershop with light conversation and no drama or gossip. Most of all, both Dave and Tim provide good haircuts at a reasonable price without any upsells for additional products or services, even a razor clean-​up and a splash of Bay Rum aftershave is included. A truely pleasurable experience. Come in Nappy and leave Happy!

The barbershop for gentlemen!
The perfect barber shop for anyone looking to get an experienced barber to cut your hair. Modest pricing and friendly staff make this place feel comfortable and inviting. Kind of hard to find on East as the shop is a bit smaller than some others but its old fashioned feel that is welcome to me. They also can give you a complementary straight razor shave to the back of your neck after your hair cut which is amazing!

Awesome barbers, very friendly never have walked out disappointed. This is the best barbershop in town by far clean haircuts topped off with a hot lather neck shave. You won’t be disappointed and guarantee you’ll turn into a regular customer.

Dave and the boys do a great job. I wouldn’t think about getting my hairs cut anywhere else. Good old boys for sure!

Great price, friendly service, always enjoy getting my hair cut there. If you enjoy a friendly, local atmosphere then Curley’s is the place for you, and at a very good price too!

Great haircut for a great price! I will definitely be returning and making this my regular barber. Highly recommended !!!

Curley’s Barber Shop is the place to go for a great haircut at a very reasonable price. No high-​priced «styling» here – just basic, traditional, professional haircutting services by experienced barbers who practice their craft flawlessly and with a smile. Dave and his crew make spending some time at the barber a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!

As good as it gets. All three of the guys are friendly, professional, and good at what they do. If you know what you want, you’ll get it here. If you don’t know what you want, they’re more than willing to help you figure it out. I recommend this place to any man looking for a proper haircut at a good price.

Got a good haircut at a reasonable price. Exactly what I was looking for.

If you are a man in Chico, this is the place to get your hair cut. Not only does the staff do a great job, but they are qualified and take pride in their work. Most places rush you through the process with a cut in 15 minutes or less, but Curley’s makes sure they get your hair done the way you like it. The atmosphere is just the way it should be; the type of place you’ll bring your son to get his hair cut and where the conversations will teach him a thing or two. This is the only place I go for a cut in Chico.
The cost of a cut isnt too much and they arent trying to sell you gels or shampoos.
So make sure to bring cash and tip well!

Really great place… easy, affordable, friendly… if you’re a guy, this is where you want to go.

Nice small shop atmosphere with a 50’s flare. My husband went right to a chair and Dave treated him to some friendly conversation while he cut his hair. He got the haircut he was looking for at a very good price of $ 13 which included a hot foam straight razor of his neck. Hell definitely be back.

very friendly and one of the best haircuts that I’ve received. The atmosphere is a throw back to the 50’s. Great cut for the price!

Great haircut they know exactly what you want. I highly recommend this place.