High & Tight

I moved to portland about 3 months ago and was putting off getting a haircut. After a while, my hair was getting all kinds of shaggy and I was in dire need for a trim. I looked around town and asked some co-​workers where to go, but everything around seemed to be $ 30+. I wasn’t looking for anything fancy, just a simple, clean, cut.
Enter High & Tight. This place was fantastic, and the haircut was just as good as what I would have expected from one of the fancy salons in town. It’s a small little shop with only 3 barbers, good conversation, a fridge full of beer, and only $ 18! Not to mention the fact that they gave me a punch card which gets me my 6^th cut free!
This is the only place I’ve tried in town and its where I plan to stay.

I am loyal to the bone with this place. I’ve frequented this barber shop since I was a junior in college (going on four years).
If you’re looking for a good shop I highly suggest you hit up High and Tight, whether it’s a haircut, neck shave, beer trim or whatnot.
Their fridge is stocked with beer. Oh and lollipops on the counter.

The website for this company is ridiculously awesome! Like something from the 1800’s. HOWEVER the guys are super nice! which is what makes me come back every 2 – 3 weeks! The owner is really nice and nice to talk to! He is an stage actor and priced better than most for that type of service he gives you. Cut, neck hot gel shave, and eye brow trimming.

As a student always on the lookout for a good deal with quality to match, it can be difficult most times especially when it comes to haircuts. I was used to going to another larger chain hair salon where the stylists changed each time, and each end result was more variable than the last. So, for the sake of my sanity, I ventured out to High and Tight instead of my usual spot, and I was more than happy I did. The environment makes me nostalgic for an older time, and the barber shop seating was just the right touch. I don’t think it would have mattered which of the barbers cut my hair because they seemed so at ease with their work and interacting with their clients. For $ 15 (students), you can expect a solid cut with plenty of attention to detail. Not to mention it is quick (relative to what I am used to anyway). Don’t hesitate to check this place out!

Great little place! Get there early because there was already a line when it opened at 9:30am. I needed a haircut really bad and this was right across the street from my rental. My barber was incredibly nice, talkative but not too chatty, and fixed a botched job I had from a previous salon. They are definitely cash only contrary to what Unilocal indicated so make sure you have the green on you. It’s a friendly, comfortable, clean atmosphere and a reasonable price of $ 20 for a mens cut.

Went for my first haircut in 5 and a half years the other day. I’d been buzzing my own hair since then and wanted to try something new. I put my faith in Patrick to do whatever he thought would look good and I was very impressed! Great haircut with awesome service and a price that can’t be beat. I’ll definitely be back!

Old School barbershop. Patrick gives a great cut. I was in-​town from Philly and needed a touch up. He’s a perfectionist.

These guys rocked it. Solid haircut with an excellent appointment system. Other Portland options include paying $ 50 for a haircut and a shampoo. This place charges you about $ 20 for a no frills cut includes a neck shave.

I don’t get the fact that Unilocal decides to post 1 – 2 star reviews from one time clients, and yet the «not currently recommend reviews» are full of current 5 star reviews! Get your act together Unilocal

My boyfriend just went there. His review: Good haircut. Very reasonable price. Nice people.

Received best haircut and best service of my life from High and Tight. He was careful, thorough and expert in his approach and friendly and professional in his demeanor. Trying to figure out how to get to portland for my next cut

Great find! Got a grownup haircut, no BS, for a decent price. They treat you well here, do a great job, and it won’t break the bank. What more could you ask for? Of course, if you can’t get a haircut without a thumping beat not quite drowning out the sound of your barber going on and on about his roomate’s cat or something… well… maybe try a different spot.

Really happy with my visit to High & Tight. Everyone was really welcoming and Patrick did a great job with my hair. I’ll definitely be back for my next haircut.

Chris did a great job. I am very happy with the cut, the price, and the service now and when I need a clean up or the next full cut.

I got my haircut in late August. I wouldn’t even call it a haircut, Tony BUTCHERED my hair. It went from being a semi-​pomp to a mowhawk looking deal due to the amount of hair left and placed after he was done.
I wasn’t happy from the get-​go but rather then cause friction with the «barber» I just paid for it and left.
I made the mistake of telling Tony that my relatives and partner liked the haircut afterwards to avoid confrontation, even though I had shared with him after the fact that I thought it was too short, he replied with; «it’s hair, it’ll grow back».
He even went to the workplace of my mother and asked her about it. It was all very weird. This wasn’t the first time I had been to high and tight, I went once and got my haircut by a «Drake» looking dude and it was much better.
Tony, leave my mother alone. I didn’t like your haircut from the beginning and you couldn’t handle it. Do better on the next person.

My long search for a great barber in the Portland area is over! The staff are always friendly, and Chris is always on time with his appointments — I never had to wait once, after making an appointment, which I recommend). Chris also has an uncanny way of remembering exactly how i want my hair cut each time I return; not something I used to get with previous barbers.

Made an appointment for a haircut. Usual barber not there. Misunderstanding about scheduling. Remaining staff were very rude. Went to Momentum, and will from now on.

Not the best cut on my first visit about five months ago. Decided to try once again with my partner who’s also looking for a place for a good haircut (We’re new to Portland). We’d both like to try this place once again but getting anyone to answer the phones appears impossible. Attempting to use the online appointment scheduler is just as futile. Maybe business is really great, or perhaps they’re just closed for a while. Either way, we were forced to move on. We may try again in the future one last time, but it would be nice if they’d just pick the phone up sometimes.

High & Tight is a bit hard to find, tucked away within the Time and Temperature Building on Congress street. Once you do find it, it’s clean and professional with a somewhat dark décor, and the owners/​barbers are welcoming.
I had my hair cut by Adrian, and he did an excellent job. His attention to detail was outstanding. I had actually gone in there after messing my hair up pretty badly trying to cut it on my own one night (I’m usually good at it, I swear!), and he fixed me right up.
You can tell Adrian truly loves what he does, and he was a pleasure to talk to. We had a great little conversation about our families, our histories, haircutting, and the Portland area.
At $ 18 for a cut, it’s a teensy bit more expensive that some other places, but they offer discounts for seniors, children, students, military, police, fire, and ambulance works, which is nice. Even at $ 18 I felt it was well worth it.
I think they’re doing well and are busy, so it’s wise to book an appointment ahead of time.

located in the lobby of the time and temperature building…
High and Tight was a nice surprise. I got a cut from Chris, the owner. He knows everything about hair and hairs, including how many there are on my head and how they naturally spiral. After fumbling through my preferred cut description, he worked with me to understand what i wanted, and checked in throughout to the cut to make sure i was happy with the progress. I’ll be returning. Support this new local business.