High Country Barbershop

Easy access, very quick, no frills, inexpensive, good quality — not perfect, but I value my time more. I guess I’m a man:-). Cash only, btw.

First time to a Barber for me, no joke. I’m 46yrs old, as a kid mom took me to her stylist, the closest I’ve been is Sports Clips.
I keep my hair at least 3+ «long so never thought of going to a Barber since they’re know for a buzz cut.
No TV’s, no games, just old school man talking to you about like. Odd since I normally look at my phone like the rest of the world, but we talked various topics and he was very entertaining.
Pros: just a haircut, no selling me products or upselling a wash and dry. In/​Out 10 minutes.
Cons: no appt, cash only. But really not a problem as it’s only $ 12– and your out in no time.
I’ll be back.

Rich provides a quality consistent hair cut. Parking is easy. The High Country Plaza is easy to find right off I-​15 on Bernardo Center Drive. He is a real pro at cutting Men’s hair.
I enjoy all the restaurants in the shopping center too. I have been going to Richard many years and very happy with the results.

I took my son to get a quick haircut here. It was close to closing time so I almost had to convince him to take the haircut. He said he was great with children, but my two year old son decided to be less than cooperative since he didn’t like the barbers clippers. He refused to use scissors and really butchered my sons hair. He refused to clean it up and said that if I come in the next day he will fix it up.
I couldn’t believe the carelessness. Needless to say I did not go back to him to finish my sons hair, and I will never go there for my hair. This guys needs to find another profession if he’s not going to be passionate about his one job.

This is a tough one because I’ve gone here for about 18 months with decent results – and you get what you pay for: $ 12 haircut plus tip = $ 14 – 15. You also get a guy who is «pretty good» about cutting hair except when he’s not paying attention. As mentioned here before Rick is very «old school» but his patter and schtick gets repetitive. Always talking about how great his practice was in the Bay Area and how San Diego is a red-​headed stepchild to the Bay Area, people here lazy, etc. I’ve heard one anecdote at least 7 times.
My last visit resulted in a very poor haircut because quite frankly I don’t think he was paying attention. However he was talking constantly about how the world should work. I won’t repeat.
But to the other Unilocal-​ers out there: enough about the credit cards already! Put a $ 20 bill in your jeans and stop griping about how he doesn’t take cards!

I don’t know if I just have bad luck with haircuts this establishment. I guess they only take cash, the man was unfriendly even suggested that I go to a different barber. Only because I had a debit card rather than the preferred cash payment. I will never go back, it’s tough being a small business but come on its easy to be happy.
Attitude is everything be friendly about it at least.

Called to simply ask if they carried men’s hair product and was abruptly hung up on. Good thing I already have a go-​to barber

Friendly service and an excellent cut for a great price. Would definitely come back next time I’m in town.

worst haircut I’ve got in my LIFE! Figured checking out the local barber down the street. Specifically told him and explained what I wanted (serviceman low fade) and ended up giving me a high & tight fade saying thats all he does after the cut is over and that next time he won’t go so high… Seriously better off shaving my head now. Claims to be a good old fashioned barber but can’t even fade properly. Left his fade guideline behind and told me it was a good fade. Not to mention he messed up my whole haircut. Explains why his seats are always said to be vacant. I suggest keeping the $ 12 and cutting your own hair or paying the extra $ 8 at a busy shop that knows how to fade properly… Y’all are trippin going to this guy and rating him high stars saying his cuts are just «ok»… High Country Barbershop is not even worth the 1 star.

Can’t beat the price and speed, just got my cut here and it’s the perfect style of place for someone looking for a good cut, friendly service and no BS.
No gimmicks, just old school barber that’s quick and does a great job for $ 12. If you’re looking for flashy product, pretty girls and all that go to a strip club. If you want a good cut for cheap go here.
Cash only so just know ahead of time.

Got my cut for the first time here a week ago and I’m happy-​ish. It’s real easy to cut my hair (1.5 buzzcut all the way around… thats it) so it doesnt take much talent, but the guy is real nice, the shop is very clean and there was no line. I’d give it 4 stars but its $ 12 for my easy haircut, and I’m used to paying $ 8 down in Mission Valley.

1^st time here pleasantly surprised ok cut for cheap and he was quick so perfect for a lunch break. Just not a place to go before a big night out as the cut was ok.

I’ve been to this barber shop twice now. As all the reviews have said Rick is a solid guy and loves to chat up the customers. It’s the kinda place you feel like your a regular at the first time you walk in. I was personally drawn here by the $ 12 price tag which is a good deal for someone like myself who has a pretty straight forward guy’s hair cut (short on the sides and a little longer on the top). The place isn’t fancy and neither is the haircut but I have no complaints. I’ll say that I’ve gotten same cut and service twice in a row and that’s better than I can say for most of the less than $ 12 barbers I’ve used in the past. Drawbacks let see its cash only and parking in this little strip mall is always the worst especially around lunch time.

I lived in Lafayette (Norcal) when Rick had his shop in Walnut Creek and he was the only person I let cut my hair. He moved to RB just after I moved to Carlsbad. I couldn’t believe my luck. Rick is a class individual and always sends me on my way with a smile on my face and change in my pocket. Try him, you will switch permanently.

First time I visited, it was okay. But then my last visit, he was just plain sloppy — didn’t even use scissors on the top or measure the length so it was in any way even. He just grabbed a comb and clippers and did it like a flobee almost. I didn’t say anything and just shot the sh!# with him thinking he knew what he was doing. Well, look at the picture I posted — the dude JACKED UP the back of my head — shaved way too high, then left the top long to try and cover it up. I knew it felt funny while he cut it and should have known something was up when he didn’t hold up the mirror for me to see the back — worst part, he didn’t have the cajones to man up to what he did and tell me what happened. See the picture I posted… didn’t realize how bad it was until I got home and my wife and daughter started laughing.
It’s only $ 12 so believe me, my expectations were low, but be forewarned — if you catch him on a bad day, be prepared to wear a hat for the next two months. Seriously, save yourself the $ 12 and do it yourself if you plan on coming here.

Tried this place after seeing the reviews so I will keep it simple. This place is clean, no frills and reasonable. Only downside is cash only. He understands your requests and is amazingly quick. I have found my barber in RB.
Thanks Rick!

Two chairs and one barber. A barbershop with nothing attached. You go in, get a nice haircut and go about your business.
The haircut is on point. Looks clean and good. The type of haircut I get, it’s hard to mess up. It’s one length all around and is commonly known as a buzz cut. Some barbers cannot seem to execute this basic haircut. But this barbershop is how it should be done. A classic barbershop indeed. The price is 12 bucks with extra for longer hair, mustasche/​beard shaves, etc. Cannot get any better than this. Will definitely be back.
It’s in the 7 – 11 plaza right next to to the sandwich shop.

I work up the street and live just an exit south on the 15 from here, so when I forget to set an appointment with the barber I usually go to (which is a 25 minute drive to La Mesa!), I stop in here Friday afternoon.
As you can see below, Rick is a good guy with real people skills. Better yet, for $ 12 you cannot beat his cut. Actually, he could get away with more. He’s usually never busy when I go, which is unfortunate. I’ve been to all the other high rated barbers in the RB through Mira Mesa area and not one of them can cut as well as Rick. Anything cheaper is a disgusting place and anything more expensive isn’t worth it. (I go down south because my girlfriend goes to church in La Mesa with her mom and that’s where we moved from. So I have a steady barber down there, but if I don’t make an appointment, it’s a week or two wait down there!)
Oh, and I get a low fade just like I’ve been getting since I joined the Marine Corps 8 years ago. I got out right before they banned them (officially banned them anyway). So if you need a skin fade, Rick can do it. I also never talk to any barber (aside from my usual), but you can’t help it with Rick. Good guy, good people skills, good fades. Can’t ask for more.

Great haircuts, super nice guy, good prices. Never a long wait, and he knows exactly what to do when a man walks in and asks for a trim. I’m happy to be a regular, even after moving 10 miles away. Forget the glitz of the chain shops with hooters style barbers.

Stopped in today and met Rick. Great old school barber. He did me up nice and quick. In and out for $ 12 plus tip. Don’t forget to tip people. Rick is a man’s man and he’s not here to flow and style your hair. Great conversation though.
Thank goodness he’s here. There is a place down the street and it’s not as good. I went there to get a cut and I had to wait ½ an hour while the stylist and mother argued about the fine points of cutting her 4 year old’s hair. He’s 4 just get it cut already I gotta be back at work! :-)
So after the 3^rd mother stylist conference I decided I needed a new barber. Drove up the street to see Rick and I am now a fan for life!
Btw he says he’s open from 8:30am-6pm Mon-​Saturday I believe. Oh and he’s cash only.