Oak Barbershop

I went yesterday for a haircut with Kyle and I was super impressed. He was polite, thorough, and knowledgeable. I was super impressed and pleased with my haircut and Kyle was great to talk with – it was like talking with an old friend. I highly recommend this place.

More than a haircut; it’s a barbershop.
First the basics: Gus does a great job of cutting my hair consistently. He remembers what I want and always makes me look as good as anyone can.
Past that I always enjoy the experience. He’s dedicated to all aspects of his craft and that definitely includes creating a welcoming atmosphere. Great place.

Since I just gave a bad review to the barbershop I used to go to before I switched to Oak, I figured I should balance things out by giving these guys a good review. Gus, and sometimes Kyle when Gus is booked up, have been cutting my hair for a couple years now and Gus always does a meticulous job, engages me in interesting conversation, gives me the haircut I asked for, trims my beard so it looks symmetrical (not an easy task), and sends me off looking great. Friends and strangers compliment my hair. Kyle is equally skilled. They’re both craftsmen and traditionalists without being stodgy or pretentious.

I look good. And trust me, it’s just that hair that looks good.
My previous hair joint went semi under/​lost all it’s stylists… was a mess. So after a long wait in between cuts I was looking shaggy and downtrodden. Made an appointment with Gus about 4 – 5 days prior through their web page.
Went in and waited about 5 minutes or so for him to finish up he last client then get started on me.
Small space, 2 chairs/​2 barbers, like the 4 of you are all in one conversation. I really enjoyed that.
Gus is a solid guy, nice, super attention to detail. Went over what I wanted before he started and then went to town. I’m really happy with the results. Short, clean, shaved some of the stragglers (even the bad boys in the ears… I’m over 40… just wait guys you’ll get them too…).
Enjoyed my time there, enjoyed the cut and all for $ 25. Felt that was a good deal.
I will be back on the regular.

It took about half an hour for Kyle to trim my beard and buzz my head, not because he was slow, but because he took the time and care to do it right. He was able to tame my wiry, uneven beard, getting it down to just the right length, and spent WAY more time fine tuning it than the last chain barbershop I went to.
When I got up to leave, he took one more look and had me sit down again to fix an area that was slightly off (which I hadn’t even noticed).
They don’t serve beer or whiskey… instead you get a quality cut at a reasonable price, good conversation, a relaxed atmosphere, and a shoulder massage!

These guys put a lot of effort into their cuts and it shows. Compared with the three other well rated places in SE Portland, I think they stand out as the best bang for your buck and I’m happy to make them my regular barbers. Parking is generally easy in the neighborhood and they have a covered bike rack out in front of their door.

Love these guys! I take my son there and they are quick, professional and very reasonable. I used to just walk in, but now they are so busy you have to make an appointment. Glad to see they are doing so well!

Gus and Kyle are both great barbers that stay true to their craft. I’ve gotten a haircut by both of them and was more than pleased on both accounts. Small shop with a really laid back environment and always good music playing on the stereo. Being able to book appointments online is also very convenient. I can’t say enough good things about OAK. Go see for yourself!

Gus is my barber. I’ve been seeing him exclusively since just before he opened Oak, over 2 years. He knows me, knows my hair and how to make it look good from the day it’s cut to the day I come back. I cannot stress enough the difference it makes to have a true professional like Gus cutting your hair. Every time, I walk in confident in Gus’ ability to deliver, and every time, I walk out confident that I’m looking good. Everyone needs a Gus.

I went in today for probably my 10^th or 12^th haircut from Gus since I finally gave up on trying to shave my own head, which usually left me looking like a crazy person. Gus made me look clean cut and proper, just like I wanted and he has never let me down. He knocked it out of the park again today and I’m stoked.
The conversation is always great, too. Dudes, hit this place up if you want to look sharp.

Oak Barbershop is the real deal, and it’s that plain and simple. I am someone who has a great appreciation for a talented barber, and Gus is just that. Making the appointment online was really easy! The care and attention to detail is something you have to experience! As a transplant to Portland, I have found my new barbershop and will return!

Attention Portland Beards!
Need a haircut or beard trim? Tired of the impersonal, assembly line-​style treatment you get at most barbershops around town? Do yourself (and your beard) a favor and go see Kyle at Oak Barbershop in SE Portland. Kyle’s not just a facial hair artist, he’s also one of the nicest dudes you’ll ever meet. You’ll be glad you did.

Great find. Since I moved to Portland two years ago I have been looking for a really good cut. I finally got one. Kyle is a very tallented barber, together with Gus they’ll make you feel at home.
Happy customer.

I feel incredible after my haircut at Oak!
Im new to Portland and finding a new place you can trust to not butcher your hair is always a difficult process. Oak, however, nailed it on the first try.
I went there on recommendation from a friend. I’m growing a beard and was looking to have the hair on my head trimmed into a fade so I can grow it long on top. I figured that at best I was going to come away only moderately impressed with a cut but Kyle at Oak did an incredible job.
He greeted me when I walked in to the tiny barbershop. It really is small. Only room for two people to get their hair cut and small chairs for three other waiting patrons. I showed him some pictures of what I was thinking about on my phone and he immediately set to work.
He made easy, casual conversation the whole time and it felt like the time flew. The cut included a hot lather shave around the neck and ears which was a nice touch. At the end he checked me out using a Square Reader on his iPhone.
Other barbershops offer gimmicks like shots of whiskey or movie set ambience, but Oak offers exactly what a barbershop should. Quality service at a fair price. I could not be happier with my haircut and I will definitely be back for maintenance.

You wanna look fly? Then go. Get. Go on now.
Gus gives you the best cut in PDX, bar none. It took me years to find the right cut (more specifically, the right cutter) — having suffered gouged wallet and ears at half a dozen «barbers» (yes, even the ones with beer and boobs…). But Gus is a pro. How do I know? Well, I have thick, luxurious hair, that I didn’t even realize until he started cutting it. After we met, people started complimenting me on hair, a lot… Now, I’m a demure guy, but I leave his place looking fly and feeling fly, which is really indescribable. Plus, the conversation is tops — some of my best quasi-​philosophical rants and ruminations have come here and compliments of Gus.

Want a conversation about Fugazi along with an impeccable haircut? This is the place. Gus is so incredibly friendly, and the service is a great value. I’m down in Portland once a month, and I’ll book a cut at Oak every time.

Was in Portland on business and came in for a shave. My barber was really personable and friendly. A truly relaxing experience and when it was done I was pretty darn smooth.
Overall a great value with a non rushed and thorough job. The barber also shared some skin care/​shaving tips which I could certainly use.
I plan to come back and next time I am in town for a haircut and shave.

Gus tells people that «every man should have a barber». He follows that up quickly by saying that it’s not a hard sell — he’s not saying HE should be your barber — just that every man should have one.
I agree with him that everyone should have one, but I disagree about the other part — HE really should be your barber.
He’s excellent and skilled at what he does, he’s a genuine and interesting guy, and the vibe there is great. I wish my hair grew faster so I could go there more.
Strange because I only now realize the difference between a good and a bad haircut on my own head. Seriously now people say to me «damn that looks great!» instead of «oh did you just get a haircut?»

Nice guy, great conversation but what’s important was the cut.
First, my haircut was way too short. Not happy with it as my neckline was not straight. My left side had several areas that wasn’t trimmed correctly and didn’t match the right side’s length. The back of my head has some longer strands too.
I won’t be coming back!

Gus did an awesome job on my haircut. It’s great to meet someone thru a friend and have about a hundred mutual friends in common, and also a lot of other things.
If you want to get a great cut, have good conversation, and ponder over the debate of weather or not Chain of Strength was a good band (I think they are subpar at best), then this is the place to go!