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Louie's Barbershop SF
Louie's Barbershop SF: Classic barbercraft with a welcoming neighborhood feel.
3.9
Hair Salon
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Louie's Barbershop SF: Classic barbercraft with a welcoming neighborhood feel.
Louie's Barbershop SF brings classic barbercraft to 422 Castro St, San Francisco. The shop earns praise for unhurried, precise cuts and a neighborhood vibe where each visit feels like a conversation, not a transaction. Reviewers describe a clean, classy space and skilled barbers who prioritize detail and warmth. Some note scheduling challenges and cash-only quirks, yet the experience remains welcoming and craft-focused.
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Precision haircuts with attention to detail, tailored to your style and preferences.
Expert fading and blending techniques for a seamless, modern look.
Professional beard grooming to keep your facial hair neat and well-defined.
Relaxing hot towel shaves using classic barbering methods for a smooth finish.
Personalized advice on haircuts and grooming to suit your lifestyle and face shape.
Overall rating
Burner
A basic skill every barber should know is how to blend or fade hair length. I came with hair long enough to get the cut in the image attached. Explained what I wanted and S. Charles started by removing the length that I wanted off the sides. Then he tried fixing my left side by cutting more. And more. Instead of blending the length he kept cutting until eventually he gave up
Alex Broekhof
Got a great cut from S. Charles. They were professional and efficient, with a lot of attention to detail!
Matthew McClendon
Louie’s Barbershop feels like stepping into a neighborhood that remembers how to take care of its own. The moment I walked in, I could feel the intention behind the place, the way an old-style barbershop holds time a little differently. The chairs have weight, the mirrors have stories, and the atmosphere carries that rare mix of craftsmanship and ease. The team knows their trade, and they treat every cut like a conversation, not a transaction. Everything feels unhurried, precise, and rooted in a tradition that many modern shops have traded away. I left with a clean, thoughtful cut, although the real takeaway was the experience itself. Louie’s preserves a kind of dignity that has become hard to find in San Francisco. If you appreciate barbershops that honor the classics while staying genuine and welcoming, this is the place. I will absolutely be back.
paul koch
I always enjoy Carlos careful haircuts, handsome smile, easy going nature, and I walk out extremely pleased. After returning from a long summer vacation, Carlos has me all clean cut perfectly again. Thanks a million Carlos. Beautiful, clean, classy shop, friendly barbers. Dedicated customer here, Paul Koch
Zack Matthews
Friendly barbers, great cuts
Dakota Ray (Kota)
Do not come here! Steve was not accommodating whatsoever. Asked for a simple fade and showed him a picture. There was zero fade it went from 0 to my hair as it was before I showed up. Looked so awful no blending or anything. I asked if he can go higher and blend and he said NO??
