Sal’s Barbershop

Sal’s barbershop is the best barbershop in Seattle. The dream squad of barbers include Dave, Phil, Molly and Colter. Anyone one of them can line you up fresh and feel like a million bucks

I was recommended this shop by a customer at my work who always came in with a nice fade and line up. I am glad he did because the haircut was perfect. Im always so picky about my haircuts that I jump from place to place until I find someone that consistently does a great job. Colter is the person to see if you want a great haircut.

Colter cuts my hair. It’s really nice to have a tactical barber with mastery of his craft paying attention to my requests, and genuinely caring that my hair looks good when I leave. Plus, he’s enjoyable to talk to has a friendly demeanor.
I got my haircut at Rudy’s for 10 years. The only reason I go there now is to buy pomade. There is a difference between «someone who cuts your hair» and a real barber with a more surgical approach to fades. Colter is the latter.
Some other commenters have expressed frustration about not facing the mirrors, as if facing away from the mirror affects the quality of the cut. If you clearly communicate how you want your hair to be cut, you shouldn’t have to critique it as a work-​in-​progress. The mirror is for looking at the back of your head at the end of the cut. Besides, if you care, just ask to face the mirror!
I don’t come to Sal’s expecting to get pampered. I come for a very dependable, quality haircut, and that’s what I get every time. You certainly won’t find a better cut for the same price.

Although Emily is a lovely young lady and I enjoyed her company, her haircut was exactly what I asked her not to do. I just wanted her to give me a fade from the top of the ear on down, I specifically asked her not to touch the top, other than to put my part back in and line me up. I had been working months on growing my hair out and filling in the corners of my haircut and she managed to cut my corners off of my haircut, and basically ruined the top. When I got back home I was so irritated that I pretty much went to work the next day wearing a hat and kept it on until I could have someone shave off the top, and now I am going to have to start all over to get back to the style I was trying to grow it out to. Emily’s previous guest looked great, so I know she knows how to cut hair, maybe just not great with African American hair. I also am not pleased with being turned away from the mirror during the haircut, but I didn’t notice that until afterwards, so I take responsibility for not asking to be turned around.

I drive pretty far to get here every week because every other barber/​barbershop sucks. Colter is my guy and he gives me perfect haircuts everytime and is very detail oriented. Ive been living in washington for 7 months now (Moved here from LA) and ive gone to many barbershops around the area looking for a proper haircut and this place happened to be that place! Great friendly environment and the barbers are all very outgoing and nice. I will never get my haircut from any other place in the seattle area.

DO NOT GO HERE! This has been the worst experience at a haircut in my entire life.
The barber, seemed interested in only talking to his co-​workers/​buddies. I asked him to give me a 2 on the sides but because they face you away from the mirror, I had no idea what length he was giving me. However instead of seeing a 2, I saw nothing. Completely shaven on the sides with long hair on top was a horrific job to say the least.
«I’ll see around bro!» No, you will not.

I’ve gotten cut by Phil, Dave, and Colter. Every one of them is skilled in their cuts. The atmosphere is chill and they’re welcoming. I’ll go to whoever I can book with because their schedules are usually full. I prefer Dave though because he knows my hair very well.

Sal’s is my go-​to barber shop for over the past year or two. I get my haircut every 4 – 6 weeks by Colter. He does an excellent job with both the clippers and scissors. In the beginning I went to other shops in capitol hill, beacon hill, and u district but I became a regular at Sal’s because of consistency. My fades and tapers are always on point. Colter is able to dial into the details of a cut which is very much appreciated. He’s always packed with his schedule so make sure you call ahead of time if you want to book an appointment with him. I’m not going anywhere else for a haircut any time soon.

The best barbershop! Dave does some
amazing work.
Their booking app makes life easier since
they are popular.

Sal’s is a great spot in Seattle, I hit up Dave every time I’m in town. Great atmosphere easy to book, excellent work at a great price. Definitely one of the better barber shops in the Seattle area.

Dave @ Sals
If you have any doubts about your current fade, you should book an appointment with that dude Dave. I’ve been all over SoCal and the NW; it’s extremely difficult to find a barber like that. May you never have another bad hair day again. You’re welcome.

Best barbershop in town hands down. Dave or Phil will give you a real nice line up. I’ve been going to Rudy’s for a long time getting my hair all jacked up. I’m glad I found a real barbershop that knows what they are doing.
Make sure you book online because these guys are always full and it’s tough to just randomly walk in.

Wanted a quick beard trim/​cleanup, and I got exactly what I wanted. Beard looks way better than it ever does when I try to do this mysef.

I was really stoked when I walked in, I loved the vibe, and had checked the reviews and saw nothing but praises. Being an out of towner, I thought it might of been a bit risky to get a hair cut while traveling, but this seemed like a sure shot.
I don’t remember the name of the lady who cut my hair, but she didn’t listen to a thing I asked for, maybe this is one of those barber shop that specialized in 1 type of haircut, but all of my requests were ignored.
First off, I asked for a low fade, the fade was just about the highest it could of been, well above forehead level. Second, I asked to take very little off the top and she took off about 2 inches, which was a drastic change for the length of my hair. Third, she cut my hair assuming I would gel it in a very specific way, I never use gel, never have never will, after I told her I would never wear it like that she kept going, and gelled my hair. I wouldn’t mind that if I could actually wear the hair style she gave me without gel, but it was horrible, I’ve had to wear a hat since, even at work.
I know hair grows back out, but when you spend the money for a provided service, and the person just sees it their way and assumes they know better, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Great place to get a haircut. Dave gives a good cut. Everyone is pretty chill

Dope, no-​frills, community oriented spot. Molly is dope. Coulter is dope.

Love this place. I go in with a hot mess of a head and no idea what I want done with it. «Make me look good.» I say. And that’s what they do! They will definitely be getting repetitive business from me.
Thanks keeping me looking fresh.

Great traditional street barber shop! I go to Phil… when I find someone who does my hair exactly how I asked, takes their time and is friendly… I will go their practically forever. Only recommendation for them would be to play some music (I like it a little loud — any kind of music, barbers choice), and when Seattle sports are on play those on the tv. Even if this doesnt happen… I’ll keep comming

I have been coming here since I moved to Seattle last year. My son turned me onto the idea of having his barber do my hair since I was getting frustrated with typical hairstylists (women don’t really understand how I like to wear my hair!)
Anyway, his barber, Colter, is awesome. He is a true hairstylist hands down! He pays attention to detail and takes his time. He asks you what you want and doesn’t just start hacking into your hair! Great conversation. Cool surroundings. Love watching the passerby pedestrians. Capitol Hill is a neat area to hang out!
If you want a decent haircut for guys or gals, definitely check out this place!

I’ve been a regular here for a while now. Phil is super chill and always gives a great, consistent haircut.
Online booking and half off haircuts ($ 10) Tues, Wed, and Thurs 9 – 10:30am makes it even better.
I would absolutely recommend this place.