Locals Barbershop

Rakesh Talwar — 5/5 (via Google) Sep 15, 2025

What a fantastic shop this is, right from the time I entered I was made comfortable, asked what I would like to drink. My stylist Lobo was just too good, he is definitely my chosen one

Fernando Gasca — 5/5 (via Google) Jan 4, 2026

I have been cutting my Hair with Zack at Locals Barbershop for nearly a year. I cut my hair every week. I always get a friendly greeting by everyone it has been a good experience. Zack is always professional and provides a great cut every time. I would recommend him highly.

David Lopez — 4/5 (via Google) Dec 15, 2025

I had gone in a couple months ago. I’m currently in visitation valley and it was a commute. I found the barbers name to be complicated in spelling, so on my Facebook page I called him JESK. NADJA on what we do in the shadows calls her love interest JESk because she can’t pronounce Jeff. His name is spelled Shawfguaserw (wink) I know when I worked for George above a different light as a stylist on Castro I may have been tired or out late in the Castro. Training at 177 Post diPietro, starting the mornings off, in an off mind space, it did not happen for me. My mornings as a stylist behind the chair in Palo Alto, I didn’t have anyone in my life to give me a bad day. But I understand we are all human. Being a stylist in smaller shops, gaining that client base is ruff. In a larger shop, the adrenaline and coffee gets going the moment you walk in. Glamour shop, or a small shop where street traffic does not look appealing? Maybe is a factor. But foot traffic is a plus when I worked at Polk and Broadway as a stylist. It was just there and Polk and Broadway has a bit of boutique shopping. I still had walk in coming in to barder in Russian Hill. That’s ruff and non negotiable. I had one at Elizabeth Arden be fabulous with a phone to his ear, made me cut it shorter because it wasn’t short enough, then complained to better business bureau. I get it, if a barber is not comforatable. On Polk Russian Hill, seeing people with phones in their hands or putting them on the counter in front of the service, I’d throw a towel on the phone or a Vogue or Cosmo on the phone. I just couldn’t afford it. It seemed other barbers were smiling and a couple seemed very welcoming. I got a bit teary eyed, which is not me, because my current life circumstances has me feeling inconvenient. As Harley Quinn says on Suicide Squad “ you don’t like me, don’t waste my time then”. I was paying for a service I could not afford. As Kris Munroe says “I think this is another angry place, I should go”.

Andrew Chang — 5/5 (via Google) Apr 23, 2024

Came to Locals for the first time and scheduled an appointment with Angel. He was professional, friendly, and knowledgable -- I showed him a few reference photos and he immediately got to work! He spent over an hour cutting my hair meticulously and asked for my feedback throughout the process. I was super happy with the end result. To top it off, the overall experience is super comfortable, as Angel offered me a complimentary drink and made friendly conversation during the session. I would definitely recommend coming to Locals for your next haircut!

George — 5/5 (via Google) Apr 30, 2025

Shawnjit is great. I've had a lot of different barbers that don't know how to cut my hair and Shawnjit has been amazing at executing the vision I have when I show him a photo of what I am going for. The barbershop also has a very chill atmosphere and friendly barbers all around. If you just moved to the area or if you're just looking for a new barber, I would highly recommend this place. I have been a regular for more than 2 years now.