Wooten Barber Shop

It was quick, but for an $ 18 haircut which I can get a better one elsewhere, I will not be returning here

Very pleased with what they did. It was the bald guy with the beard. To make a long story short, I was homeless to hired in an a few days, no joke.

Good haircuts, good people. Knowledgeable barbers, always playing good movies.
A real class act.

Great experience. No frills, no bs, just a straightforward darn good haircut done the old school way.

Old school barber shop with the extras but no pretension. Best mens haircuts in the city limits for the best price around!

Been going to the Wooten ever since I went to college at UT. These guys are friendly as heck and they do a great job.

Been going to Wooten since 2009. Classic barber shop — no frills, old time real men shop. Lots of UT paraphernalia, and several issues of playboy mag. Huge flat screen TV with something going all the time. Great jokes. It is an experience not to be missed to get a hot towel straight razor shave there, put on your bucket list to experience a shave at least once in your life (I have one at least once a year there). Don’t expect this to be a fast event (like the low cost places), these guys take their time — enjoy the experience! I always come away with a good cut, neck shave, and short massage on the shoulders.

I’ve been a customer of Wooten Barber Shop since 2002! This is the ultimate men’s haircut establishment! James, Don, Ralph and Cisco are the regulars with Grant filling in when someone is on vacation or just needs a day off. These guys are all very different in personality and upbringing, but are joined in their love of beautiful college girls, pirated movies and keeping the men of Austin looking good!
This place is great in that you get a haircut as you choose, a straight razor edge up (hot shaving cream too!) and then it culminates with a brief shoulder massage via a vibrating device they strap to their hands.
Of course in true barber shop fashion, they also offer up a full-​on straight razor shaving session. I am not a particularly bearded fellow, so I have not partaken in these services.
The prices may be a little bit more than say a SuperCuts but less than competitors like Birds Barbershop.
After years and years of coming here, I have no desire to go elsewhere. They are good people and do quality work!

I have never felt the need to actually review an establishment if I did not like my experience or service. I would just avoid the place or come back or try a different barber, but today is different.
I’ll start off by saying everyone’s haircut experience is different and some people have higher standards for a haircut than others. Some people just want to be in and out of the door asap and have some significant changes while others want a sharp and precise cut. If you’re looking for a simple haircut this the place for you– they get the job done. If you are looking for a specific haircut that takes some skill avoid this place.
I came in wanting a fade blended into a short combover. I was specific with Ralph on the directions. A one on the bottom of the back faded into a two and then into the combover. Trim it, but keep it enough for a combover. It didnt really seem like he listened to what I asked of him, but he sorta repeated back half of what I said. He was doing an okay job on the sides of my hair and then started cutting the top. I asked if he could do scissors on the top and then he looked at me and said why. I told him I like them and then he said it’s the same thing. I frankly told him I prefer it thinking I dont need to defend myself since its my hair and I wanted a combover not a buzz. He sprayed (a lot.) of water on me then and cut a lot off the top. He then did a (very) quick shave on the back and ears and finished with the massage.
Overall he was very curt and showed no care or passion and took less than 20 minutes on my hair.
If you really care about how your hair looks after you leave the shop, look past the fluff (bootlegged movies, 30 second massage, and a mediocre shave) and avoid this place. Old-​school barber shop? Just some old folks cutting hair to be honest. There are plenty of other real barbershops that cut with care and talent around the area, just go look elsewhere. I question Ralphs desire and passion to cut hair. Maybe I’ll try another barber at Wooten one day, but for now back to my bathroom.

Everything I wanted and more with little hassle. Ralph gave me a great cut and loved just hanging out while waiting for him to free up. The nape shave and quick massage took it to another level. If you’re looking for a sharp looking haircut while not breaking the bank, this is the place

As someone with longish hair, I thought this place was solid. Barbershops can be hit-​and-​miss when it comes to scissor-​cuts, but I was satisfied. The staff seemed friendly and refreshingly frank. Just be clear with them regarding what you want, and you’ll be fine. Great value too.

I’ve been here twice in the past 15 years, since ownership changed. In the past it was a great barber shop, as long as you didn’t get a haircut from the guy next to the window, who pulled your hair.
These guys are disrespectful and rude. Expect old men talking about pornography, pulling your hair, and dropping combs on your face. They love to talk about how a single edge razor is as good as a multi-​track one, hoping to draw you into a sizeable discussion.
Come here if you don’t mind a few thankless barbers, and can appreciate the nice view of the sidewalk. If you have to do it I’d try the Hispanic guy at the end; he seemed like he was trying to make the best of it. Shop owner will pull your hair, guy in the middle wants to bait you with some weird talk.

I wanted a relaxing cut and shave and left happy because I assumed I would actually be clean shaven. I even icluded a 10 dollar tip. When I took a moment to look in the mirror when I got to work I was cut up, left with whiskers on my neck and face. Why spend 20 bucks on a shave when I could do a better job at home, blindfolded. I will never go again.
I went back to ask for a refund and got blank stares as if «doing the best I could» is a reason enough for me to be happy. They offered to reshave me (which is ridiculous), but no refund. Learn from my 48 dollar mistake and do not go to Wooten. FYI, I created this Unilocal account because of this terrible experience.

Quality barber shop, good atmosphere, and good staff. Can’t beat the straight razor shave either. I could be mistaken but I think they only accept cash, fyi.

Since my job changed and I wasn’t close to my old stylist I (foolishly) tried Wooten’s a second, and last, time.
I tried them last year (2010) when changing stylists and didn’t think much of it; the price was avg to high (for just a cut) and the 20-​second should «massage» was just goofy and annoying. WTH?
This time, I tried again and remembered just why I hadn’t come back before. No matter what you tell the barber, you get the haircut they feel like giving. Not only did they cut too much off, and leave it lopsided, but they took way too long for the bad job they did.
Go if you like mediocre haircuts that are over-​priced and you enjoy paying to park on the drag.

It’s less hair cut and more man cut.
I’ve never had a place that was «my barbershop» but damn this place is good. Its a small place with a lot of personality. First of all, the 4 or 5 barbers that make up the place are all old and come from a different background but super cool dudes. I’ve gotten haircuts from all of them and its one of the most diverse places I’ve ever been to. Its so hard to explain, but its all about their attitude, style, demeanor, ect. They usually have a «pre-​released» movie playing and its such a friendly atmosphere. After 1 cut, I felt like the guy doing the cutting was family. This is the best place I’ve ever gotten a hair cut. If you ever have the option or want someplace super reliable, this is your place.

I have been going to this barber shop since 2001. This spot is perfect. All of the guys that work there are just great people to talk with. My haircut + tip is around $ 20. These guys have been cutting hair for years along the drag of UT campus. The setup is great how they have a LCD playing movies through the day. Also got to love barbers that enjoy sports just as much as you do. All haircuts come with warm shaving cream + neck shave. Now each barber cuts hair their own style, but if you are direct to say how long you want your hair cut, they all have a great turnout. You could not ask for a better group of barbers.
You can park on Guadalupe or find parking meter in West campus. They also are open on Saturdays till noon. The place can have long wait times if a lot of people are already there, so plan your time accordingly.
I seriously will never go anywhere else to get a haircut.

Waste of Time !
This is a «wanna-​be» tough guy mens barber shop that basically does clipper cuts.
My problem stems from calling them, they told me there was no wait, but then I showed up 5 minutes later and the place was packed and they have NO waiting list, so you cant leave. Even to step out to get a coke or something, the barber was rude and unaccomodative. I asked him if I could step out since I was 4^th in line and he said, very sarcastically «sure, you can step out, but we arent holding your spot.» totally horrible customer service.

After my Birds debacle I needed to get my hair up to snuff. Wooten Barbershop was close, and it was relatively cheap ($ 15).
The wait was about 20 minutes on a Thursday at 9:30, so imagine in the middle of the day it could get pretty bad. The chairs were cozy, the magazine selection varied, and the t.v. had the hangover playing at the part where Mr. Chow was jumping around naked dealing justice with a crow bar. Not too shabby to pass the time.
My barber, Don, could see that I had an «interesting» hair cut and set away to mold my hair into a perfect business hair cut. He was fast, but not too fast. Just right. I was slightly nervous about the neck shave, only because I fear giant blades scraping against my head, but it was a wonderful touch to an already great hair cut.

I would give them six stars if I could.
I was told to expect a little wait because the place was so popular. But they had a big screen tv with The Hangover playing, so I was more than content to chill. Got a shave and it was awesome. Cisco used trimmers to get the worst off, then a safety razor, THEN the straight razor. Along with numerous hot towels and lather.
It’s apparently a theme, but yes, I did indeed feel like a new man afterwards. And the lady liked the über-​smoothness and was appreciative.