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Against The Grain Barber Shop

+1 760-720-0552
2744 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 United States of America
Open Today: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM


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Eric was great. Gave me a clean mid fade. You can tell he knows what he is doing. Would go back!
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I have gone back and every time I get a haircut I get compliments. Love the fade. So much talent


I really enjoyed the haircuts of Marcos and Eric, I believe they're brothers and I always enjoy seeing my husband and son get cut up by both of them. Very talented and very nice people. The reviews on Marcos are definitely not true. He always cuts my husbands hair and does an amazing job. The below pelple are probably too sensitive to the buzzers and thought he was going rough. Trust me this Is the place to be if you want a great haircut! 5stars!
I would have given this place five stars if not for my last visit. The new guy they have there is not a barber. My normal guy no longer works there so I got stuck with the new guy. I haven't tried anyone else yet but my son got a cut by someone who has worked there a while and his was even on both sides. So I have to assume it's just a poor replacement and if I avoid him I will probably have great experiences again!
Walk in, seated within 10 minutes but not greeted or acknowledged. Haircut $30, straight shave $30. Barber was Marcos. Haircut was fair and quick. Shave was thorough and skilled (only minor typical nicks in my sensitive skin areas), but he did not describe what he was doing, so I had a couple surprises (e.g. warm towel on my face, and no announcement of the razor).
Wally is the man, period. I'm very particular about my cut and have been disappointed with more haircuts than I can even count, even with high-end barbers. Nothing worse than dropping $25+ on a cut, only to come home to trim the edges and stray hairs. Have been going to Wally for ~6 months, normally every 2.5-3 weeks, and he never disappoints. Perfect high-fade, perfect hard-part, perfect cut. Will never go anywhere else!
The other 2 recent reviews mentioning Marcos weren't lying. Usually get a great cut here, but I had Marcos the last time I went in, felt like he was rushing the whole time, very aggressive with the buzzers instead of going gently, and the fade I got doesn't look nearly as good as usual.
Against the grain is an awesome barber shop.
The level of service is top nitch.
Complimentary drinks.
Rudy is incredible.
The whole crew is great. They're sll laughing and joking with each other and the customers.
Extremely relaxed snd comfortable vibe.
This place rocks.
This place is as legit as they come when you're talking about barber shops! These guys really take their time and are true artists with clippers and scissors. This is not a turn and burn shop, so expect to wait a while if there are a few people in front of you. I learned that you can make appointments ahead of time so try that.
Every person that works here is solid. No need to wait for "your guy" at a place like this. If you are into shorter cuts with clippers then this is the perfect place for you. They are equally great with scissors but this place is definitely more geared towards shorter, more current, styles.
Also, gotta love the straight edge trims and shaves they give. There's nothing like a straight edge!

Today

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Amenities

Health & safety
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Planning
  • Appointments recommended


Today

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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