Prince Cuts Barber Shop

Prince Cuts delivers every time! I have been going to Prince Cuts for about a year now and I have always left very pleased with my haircut. I regularly have Billy cut my hair and he always does a great job. I have gone to numerous barbershops in Lexington and Prince Cuts is the best hands down.
For those who complain about the wait, utilize the appointment feature on their website. I have found that making reservations on my iPhone is difficult so I just use my laptop and have never had an issue. I appreciate that they accept walk-​ins (I have walked in a lot) but you may end up waiting a while. This is a busy shop because they give the best haircuts, period.
I have a full head of hair but I regularly shaved my head because I was tired of paying for poor attempts at quality haircuts. I’m glad that I found Prince Cuts!

I’m completely unsatisfied with my hair cut. I asked for a comb over, 1 medium fade, and shape the top a little bit. My barber ended up cutting half of my top hair and faded my sides way too high. I told him he cut too much off the top, and he responded, «I had to, there was too much weight on the other side of your head». He obviously doesn’t have much experience with a comb over. It’s so bad that my hair doesn’t comb to the other side of my head… he gave me a mohawk. I have no doubt that the barbers here are skilled, but the guy who cut my hair just wasn’t the one. I don’t know his name, but he was the young, tall, chubby, Caucasian male with a bad attitude. I recommend making an appointment with the other guys.

Came in as a walk-​in, and they saw me within 30 mins. It was the end of the day, so I think they didn’t have a receptionist at that point. My name wasn’t taken down (so the «wait list» was a bit informal). But they did get to me in a timely manner, so I was very grateful.
Overall great place! My barber was very friendly and did a great job (beard trim and haircut for $ 22)!

My normal barber shop was closed and my son needed a haircut. So I went to Unilocal and found this highly praised shop. I saw that appointments weren’t necessary under the business details. My wife didn’t trust me and wanted to call them to make sure. So I told her to call them. She called the shop on speaker phone to ask them. The guy on the other end was really short and seamed annoyed by the call when he told her that they took walk-​ins. I thought it was odd but thought he may have been busy.
So an hour or two later we ventured out. When we got there we saw another family walking out very upset saying they had been there for over an hour without anyone getting to them. They weren’t happy. I thought it was odd when only one of the four guys that seemed to work there were actually in the process of cutting someone’s hair. My wife asked how long it would be to get his hair cut. The guy at the counter said that he didn’t know and we could sit down and wait if we wanted to. At the same time, the guy actually cutting hair, said he didn’t know if he would have time and he was booked up. My wife then turned to the guy at the counter and asked him why they said they took walk-​ins. He then told her that he DID say that on the phone… I guess he remembered being rude.
So we all three turned around to leave. As we were leaving, the guy at the counter and two other guys that appeared to work there lit up cigarettes and began to BS in front of the doorway. Real busy huh guys…
Needless to say, we won’t be back and hopefully this review will save others from wasting their time.
Update: My thoughts after owner comments =
1) You seem to have the same excuses as previously mentioned in other reviews. I think you may have an issue. Maybe look into Nicorette…
2) I wasn’t aware that your walk-​in status changed after a certain hour.
3) I still won’t be back and I don’t really give a crap about your 5 minute smoke break. Customers come first.

Outstanding service. If I could leave 10 stars I would. I have been taking my son here for over 2 years and we both love it. In my past experiences with barbershops they can be a little rough, Not this place. Everyone feels welcome, they have x-​box for the kids as they wait (they are usually packed, b/​c they’re that good) I always feel part of the conversation. We have seen everyone in the shop for a haircut and every single time my sons hair looks better than the time before. I’m supper picky with sanitation, so seeing a sterilizing box on every station is fantastic. I couldn’t recommend this place enough for all ages, now my husband (who has little to no hair) goes in to get his head shaved and his facial hair perfected. *****10 stars from us!!! *****

I’ve been to Prince Cuts a few times when I’m in town, and both times, the staff was fun, professional and did an excellent job. It’s tough as guy to find a shop that takes the time to do a nice cut, and the beard trim is always nice added bonus. Thanks to Ben for doing a great job, and I’ll definitely be back again

Wait time 30 mins — understandable with only 1 barber and two people in front of me (1 with appointment)
Upon it being my turn the barber, William Pollitt, tells me to go ahead and sit in the chair, then proceeds to go outside and make two phone calls and smoke a cigarette (mind you I’m the only person in the shop, don’t know why it couldn’t wait til after I was dealt with but whatever)
Comes back in smelling of smoke, less than two minutes into the cut his friend walks in and he starts a conversation, no big deal, until he walks away from cutting my hair to talk to him more. Seriously how is that professional Mr «I’ve been cutting hair for over 17 years»?
Goes back to cutting my hair, stops, goes to the bathroom, like wtf?
Comes out, back to haircut, stops, starts texting on his phone. Again wtf?
Back to haircut, alright 4^th times the charm right? Wrong. Stops cutting my hair AGAIN to change the channel on the tv, turn on his xbox360, select netflix, choose a show. (With short breaks to cut my hair between each task)
The haircut wasn’t the best but was pretty good, and he took off a LOT more of my beard than I had asked (a trim means several inches apparently) which upset me because now it’s impossible to tell I’ve been growing it for four months, was also a little off on one side.
So after paying and gtfo of there I went back to my usual place and had them even things out and not smack my head with the clippers or use their cigarette smelling hands to wipe hair off of my face.
I’m sure they do wonderful haircuts but I won’t be back to find out.

Was cut a little shorter than asked, but the proportions of the style were kept right. I’d go back again, just have a picture or visual for comparison.

I am new to Lexington from L.A. and I found my new barber after going to two previous barbers that failed me. Great haircut, fun environment and really nice people.

This place is success!!! First off it’s open on Mondays that’s a big thing in Lexington Kentucky every barber shop is close but not this one. Second it’s clean and a great atmosphere. Third the barber that cut my hair got skills I’m very picky about getting my hair cut but William had me looking fresh I highly recommend!!!

I’ve been going to this place for the past couple months normally everything is done just how i want it and theres never really anything to complain about. Last time i went a noticed a new guy was working there and lucky me had the «pleasure» of getting my hair cut by him. I told him i wanted half an inch taken off which soon turned into him taking off about 3 – 4 inches instead, not to mention none of its even lengths in the front one side is longer and all the hair towards the top back is way longer than the rest. Also the fact that i see the workers standing outside smoking isn’t very appealing. Over all decent place just make sure Amir cuts your hair.

Billy did an absolutely outstanding job… one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had! Took his time to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. Multiple passes with the clippers and took his time with razor to trim my ears and neckline. Perfect haircut!

Worst. Cut. Ever! I walked out with my hair failing out of my head. Hair that shouldn’t be falling out. A simple pompadour haircut isn’t rocket science. And if you keep clipping the hair that shouldn’t get cut I’m gonna keep receding until I’m left with nothing to cut it all short and start over. And the hard part, he had to do twice because he left all the parts he nicked the first time around. So instead of a clean nice hard part, I’m left with this 8 lane highway of a line.
This place had promise. But I won’t be back. I get a better cut at super cuts or hair cuttery or any chain place. Which is sad
Also… To my barber William Pollitt. If you are going to be working in close proximity of people. Don’t be smoking your cigarette and then immediately touch my hair without washing your hands or maybe swishing mouth wash. You smell like an ashtray and your hands reek of smoke. And now so do I… Which is disgusting.

Walked in and was not greeted, not even acknowledged by anyone working there. Two gentleman were cutting hair and both were busy. Two guys were in front of me waiting. Both of the first round finished at the same time. One barber took a customer immediately. The other went outside to smoke a cigarette with someone who seemed like his friend.
While the employee was standing outside smoking his cigarette and socializing, I decided I didn’t want to wait any longer because that’s horrible customer service. I have no desire to pay a single penny for horrible customer service. When you see a customer is waiting in line, don’t go take a smoke break and socialize with people. Get in there and do your job.
As I got in my car, the employee attempted to usher me back into the barbershop and even seemed to be walking towards my car to talk to me. I was having none of it. You lost my business and should not be in the service industry if you think it’s acceptable to walk outside and smoke whenever you feel like it. Your business runs on the enjoyment of the customers. Killing yourself slowly from the inside will not pay the bills.

Revised review: They’re legit. Went from 4 to 5 stars based on consistency. Huge deal for me when it comes to haircuts and barbers.

Best barber shop and barber in town, owners a good guy. Shops really nice and always super clean. Such a relaxed and chill place you really feel like you’re going to a friends and getting a good cut.

My son had a clean up here for the first time., his hair cut was not the best. Amir cleaned him up and made his head look good again! Def will be coming back! Friendly and nice clean store!

I am trying to grow my hair out so It had a LONG time since I had my hair cut.
I wasn’t exactly sure of what I was looking for so I needed someone who knew what they were doing and would help guide me in the right direction as I still wanted to keep a respectable appearance.
I’m glad that I did my homework and found Amir. He was able to turn my shaggy head of hair into something that did not look like a chew toy.
I’m happy. My wife is happy. Go to Amir and your hair will be happy too.

If you want to have a great experience and a great looking hair just go see Amir! My son is so picky and Amir did a wonderful job with his hair. Will def see him again!

UPDATE:
Prince cuts made right the inconvenience of my first visit. 4 stars to a fine establishment.
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Initial review:
I took a long hard look at myself in the mirror and concluded I need a haircut. Typically I cut my own hair but was feeling generous today.
The shop is in a nice area right next to new circle rd.
I walked in and was seen right away. The shop is nice; reminding me of a few nicer barber shops in Toronto. They have comfy chairs, two flat screen tvs and an xbox for your amusement.
I asked for a fade with a 1 on sides and back. I’m really picky about haircuts and seem to be able to sniff out every flaw.
I give the cut an 8 out of 10. There was a minor flaw in the fade on one side that I was able to easily fix.
The reason for 3 stars you ask? They use the cell phone attachment for credit card transactions. I’m not a fan of this method, especially this time since it didn’t work. So I had to go across the parking lot to the hotel next door to withdraw cash. This made the 17 dollar haircut cost me 23.25 (17 + 3 for tip + 3.25 transaction fee)
Don’t recall the barber’s name but he was nice enough. I would probably go back and would recommend them. Just make sure you have cash.