Shorty Maniace At J P Kempt

$ 15 for a quick, comfy beard trim that really cleaned up the Yeti style husband. Now he looks pretty human again. Nice folks, too.

Shorty is the man. He will have you looking like Brad Pitt at the Academy Awards.

Great guy, great cuts. Shorty might not take a lot of time with your hair but that’s because he knows what he’s doing. Easy to talk to and very helpful. Definitely my choice when I’m in San Francisco.

When I first moved to SF, I was looking for someone to cut my hair. After going to a few other folks, I thought I’d give Shorty a try since he had a bunch of buzz and a lot of great reviews. My hair is really thick and tends to stick out a lot on the sides and can be a bit of a beast to cut well, but Shorty took care of it in short order. He’ll ask you what you’re looking for and will help you find a cut that will suit you well.
Shorty is also just an awesome genuine guy. I look forward to hoping in the chair and getting a haircut and catching up with him. Overall he gives a great cut and takes care of his customers well. If you’re looking for an old school barber who takes pride in his work and takes the time to get to know his customers, then Shorty’s your guy.

Let me start by saying that Shorty is truly amazing, not only as a barber, but as a person. I have been getting my haircut from Shorty for over two years now and couldn’t be happier. Having moved to San Francisco from New York City and having very curly hair, finding a good barber in this city was a bust, until I was introduced to Shorty.
He has a simple and easy booking system and I have always been able to book an appointment that fits my schedule. The best part is that his cuts wont break your wallet and you will receive genuine, great service and probably a few good laughs.
I highly recommend shorty if you are wanting to look and feel good!

I’m very picky about my hair! Shorty is the 3^rd barber I tried since moving to the city. Shorty took the time to ask questions and understand what I wanted. I appreciated his willingness to figure out what I was trying to do. The haircut was excellent and I’m back in his chair every 3 weeks.
The best example I can give about his professionalism and commitment to his customers came when I pulled the cardinal sin of no showing an appointment. It was an honest mistake on my part, I fat fingered the time in my iPhone. Showing up a half hour late and wasting his time Shorty remained cool. He ended up figuring out a way to squeeze me in. He could have easily told me to beat it. Instead he was quick to forgive and figure out a way to get me in. EVERYONE PLEASE DON’T TAKE THIS AS A REASON TO MISS YOUR APPOINTMENT!
I’ve noticed a wide range of customers coming and going all with varying styles and looks. Everyone leaves happy which is a testament to Shorty’s skill and demeanor.

Received an outstanding cut from shorty about three weeks ago and it’s still looking good. I’m not necessarily a fan at all of the place he’s currently cutting at, mostly due to how loud and cold the place feels, but I understand he’s working to open his own shop. Until then, I’ll put up with Joe’s to get my cut by Shorty.

Shorty is the best barber I’ve ever had. I was originally recommended by a friend who went to him in New York. So glad he’s now a San Franciscan!
Shorty always listens to your follicle needs. But he’s also very in tune with current men’s hair trends, and offers great suggestions. He’s always got a fun story to tell, so none of that should-​I-​just-​stare-​at-​myself-​in-​the-​mirror-​and-​keep-​quiet nonsense.
Need to look better than all the boys on your block? Go to Shorty. Now!

I reviewed Shorty indirectly a few years ago when I wrote a note about Mystic Hair. Seeing that he’s got his own Unilocal page, it seems like the right thing to do to do him a solid. Why? Because he’s good. And I feel that should be rewarded.

I’ve been going to Shorty for over a year in SF and I’m never disappointed with the cut. Shorty always takes great care with what he does and clearly has respect for the tradition of being a barber.
I always look forward to the straight-​razor cut (he’ll usually do that if you ask for ‘messy’ or ‘chunky’ on top) and the hot eucalyptus towel at the end of the session.

Shorty is awesome!
Always on time = I never wait for my appointment
Totally in control = Never tense, most of the time I want to fall asleep, super relaxed
Fantastic Job = Doesn’t let me leave unless he’s happy
Laid back, funny, and super refreshing sense of humor
Added bonus, he lets my pup sit and watch.
In summary: great talent, takes pride in his craft and awesome dude.
Thanks for fresh cuts Shorty!

I love shorty. He always has a smile when I see him, makes great conversation, is personable, LOVES WHAT HE DOES and to boot, I love the eucalyptus hot towel at the end of the cut. It’s just a nice finishing touch.

I’ve lived in SF over 7 years. Shorty is the best there is for a men’s cut. He uses a comb and a straight razor effortlessly on my short hair to achieve that contradictory combination of organized messiness that I like. He’s also good at knowing when you want to talk and when you want to just get your hair cut. All around a great experience in a relaxed unpretentious environment. Best part: the wife loves the results and she’s all over me when I walk in after a cut with Shorty.