Fresh Cuts

Neil is the barber that I always go to see over at Fresh Cuts. I met Neli last year when he worked at the Fine Line. I was changing my look from shaggy to trim for my brothers wedding and Neli hit me with one of his righteous tapers that he is known for. My girl always compliments me when I have a new cut from Neli and then I get tons of head rubs!
He touches up all the lines with a straight blade so it looks sharp a$$. I really like how professional Neli and the other barbers are over at Fresh Cuts. And the dudes have tons of trophies from Barber competitions to boot. The owner had just won the fastest taper at a big competition.
the shop is really clean. The music is always bumping so I would recommend you check them out if your looking for a fresh cut!
Also be sure to call and make an appointment for your cut. These barbers are busy most of the day because they have tons of repeat customers.

Neli is an amazing barber! He really takes care of you, is fair, and incredibly honest.
I hit him up because my coworker had this amazing, clean fade that Neli did and I was like, «Hey man, who does your hair? Hook me up.» You will not believe how many people have complimented me on my hair these past two days, it is ridiculous. I’ve also been called brave which is hilarious.
That aside, Neli scheduled me at the end of all his other appointments because he knew going from normal female hair length to shorter than some men’s hair was going to be a challenge. Straight off the bat I could tell I was dealing with someone who not only understood customer service, but actually gave a shit about me. He told me about all the research and advice he acquired to make sure I would be happy with my cut.
He took his time and my hair looks sick. I don’t recommend him to any woman who wants to take the plunge into near baldness (because this was a very long process and cutting female hairstyles is not his forte), but if your hair is already boyish short or you just want to add an undercut/​fade definitely go to Neli. He really cares about his craft and about his customers.
Honesty and kindness are the only traits I look for when I pay for a service and he treated me with utmost respect from the moment we connected to the moment I stepped out the door.
PS: When I told him the haircut that I wanted, he referred me to a friend of his who might be able to get my hair done perfectly. WHO DOES THAT? I’ve had so many people compete for business that they will chop my hair into a mess before letting someone else do it. But when she declined due to logistical barriers, he agreed to cut my hair and did an amazing job.
PRO TIP: So many people tried to walk-​in during my haircut. Always make an appointment, these guys are busy. Plan a week in advance so they can fit you in.

This place gets five stars because of…
1. Neli, who takes his time making sure he gives you the cleanest fade. I followed him when he moved over from Fine Line because he cuts just the way you want it. And he’s always talking about his training and barber conventions and stuff, so you know he takes it seriously and wants to make your hair perfect.
2. The shop itself. It’s big and spacious. It’s clean. They got a big tv playing ESPN. Every piece of furniture looks new and kept up and they are comfortable to sit on and lounge if you have to wait a little bit.
3. It’s right next to In-​N-​Out and Krispy Kreme so when you’re done getting your fresh cut, you can go chow down on some really good burgers and donuts.

Called 9 times left 2 voicemails within 3 days to try to make an appointment, I never got a call back.

As is the practice in the bay area, I have a couple of trusted places I go for a hair cut. You need more than one spot because the demand is that crazy high, and nearly none take «walk-in’s», but work off of appointments. Fresh Cuts is one of my trusted barbershops. I’ve frequented this shop periodically over the past three years and never had a bad or questionable experience. All the guys (Josh, Marc, Darwin, Frankie) are cool and hospitable and you can’t go wrong with either of them. Close your eyes and point to any chair and you’ll leave very satisfied.

I’ve been going to Fresh Cuts for over 5 years now. Great atmosphere and everyone treats you like you are family. Julius was my original barber and for the last 3 years Josh has been my main barber. Nothing but awesome things to say about this guy. He takes the extra effort to make sure he understands and can give his clients exactly what they’re looking for. Not only that, Josh and the rest of the Barbers take a vested interest in continuing to improve their skills, learn from
others in the industry and share that knowledge. I always feel great walking away from my cut there.

Yesterday was my first time at Fresh Cuts. I got by Chris and he is really as good as it gets. He kind of reminded me of doctor the way he asked questions to see what kind of cut you really wanted. Then when he began cutting he was very meticulous, and thorough. I have found my new shop.

A small barber shop with a great barber! My barber today was Mark and he was a real cool guy. He was quite but precise in his cuts. The atmosphere had a real good vibe to it. He was blasting hip hop music that put you in the mood to just relax and kick back. I enjoyed my medium high fade. I’m a satisfied customer. They usually only do appointments but if the barber doesn’t have any appointments during a certain time you could just walk in and get a cut like I did. The price is fair and the barbers are inviting. I would recommend this place to young adults.

I’ve been coming here for a couple years now.
Everyone that works here is pretty welcoming. They usually play hip-​hop music and there’s a TV for you to watch while getting a cut.
I only get my cuts from Marc. He’s a really good barber and he’s super chill. I only trust him with my hair. But everyone who works here give really clean cuts. You won’t be disappointed when getting a cut by anyone here.

monthly cuts for my comb over, shout-​outs to Chris
1) call in to schedule an appointment.
2) cash only

Had an appointment with Chris for my kid, he apparently called in sick and didn’t think it was necessary to inform any of his clients… very unprofessional!

Darwin is who you want to cut your hair. I’ve never let another barber for the last 8 years touch my head. Dude knows how I want it every time without me telling him, that’s how great of a barber he is. Yeah, sometimes he doesn’t answer but he’s a family man dealing with kids so it’s understandable that he’s busy. But as far as skills go, he’s got bars!

Very precise fade, line up and overall cut. Frankie did a great job on my son’s hair and was totally engaging, making our first time a comfortable one. This place is a manly man’s shop so best to leave the women at home. Make sure your not in any rush, my son’s cut took about an hour but results were well worth the $$ and time spent (cash only).

I haven’t been here in awhile. I usually go to a different barber. But ever since this cool barbershop it had stayed consistent with their work and attitude! I always have a good time when I come in for a FRESH CUT!

Going to high school in Daly City I always heard about Fresh Cuts. But never thought about going here, fast forward four years I finally came by and wanted to check it out, I found one of the barbers Marc through instagram. Looking through his feed i could tell he has a huge clientele list and for a good reason his cuts come out clean. Once I got into his chair he asked me what I wanted and he got down to business. Kept the conversation flowing so it wasn’t awkward during the cut. After he finished my cut and I saw it in the mirror i was smiling because how well it turned out. The sign above his mirror is true which is «Happy Cuts», call up fresh cuts and ask for Marc and you’ll leave happy.

Tips:
1.First timers, call ahead and schedule an appointment (they get tons of clients coming in).
2) Communicate — Like one of the other reviews said, they can’t read your mind. Show them a photo of what you want, if you’d like. Let someone know if you got an appointment once you walk in. Ask them questions/​opinions.
I’ve been going this barbershop since 2013. Marc is my guy (known him for a long time). Got a cut from Frankie when Marc was away and I needed a last minute cut. So I gave the shop a call, Frankie picked up and scheduled me for 3pm the next day. Next day, I walk in. Frankie starts cutting me 3pm sharp. Cuts it the way I wanted. It runs smooth — like clockwork. I look forward to continue going here and getting to know the rest of the barbers.
With my experience, I can vouch that these guys can deliver when it comes to quality — check the photos and their instagrams to see their work. In regards to the low rated (and outdated) reviews, these guys have since grown in experience and can only get better from there. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants an up to date («Fresh») haircut

I’m a creature of habit and the idea of switching deodorant gives me anxiety. Switching barber’s is a very difficult decision to make. but it was necessary on this day.
I found Josh on what naysayers would call accident. Called the shop and asked for the next barber with time on Saturday. Josh was that man.
The shop is very clean and that’s worth a star in and of itself.
Josh and I had a few conversations about what I wanted and much like the rest of our life, communication is the key to success. He started the fade, stopped once he had one side done to ask some questions and get feedback so we were on the same page. Class act this kid.
I was highly impressed with Josh and his work. Very organized, communicates well and end result was a 5 star cut.

Do you like to get a haircut that is on point?
Yes, then hit this place up. Josh, Marc, Frankie, Darwin they are all good. Call the place let them know what you want and they will buzz you up. They are by appointment only, so call ahead. Don’t get all butt hurt if because you can’t do a walk-​in. Bring in a picture of what you want. These guys cannot read your minds. These guys have skills just let them know what you want.

What can I say, all the guys here are great. No matter who cuts your hair, you will always leave happy. Very professional and always good with their customers.

Ignore the person rating this place 1 star. That kid probably made the whole story up, and on top of that, who’s going to want to read a review from someone that isn’t active on Unilocal?I’ve been coming to Fresh Cuts for about 3 years now. I’ve gone to so many different barbers all over San Jose and Santa Clara (I live in Santa Clara) if I don’t have the time to go out to Daly City to get a cut, but nothing compares to the hair cuts they do at Fresh Cuts. I always get my haircuts from Darwin, especially since he’s family now, and he’s had a lot of experience cutting hair. He’s very clean with the way he cuts, and very precise to the point where people at work ask me where I get my hair done.
It’s best to schedule an appointment with them in advance. They do get pretty busy there, so if you can, be consistent with who you see and get your cuts from. I’m a 30 – 45 minute drive away from this place, but it’s ALWAYS worth the drive to come here for a cut.