Al's Barber Shop
1425 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80238 (303) 534-1583
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- By Appointment Only: No
12 Reviews for Al's Barber Shop
Al's is the best if you actually have hair. If you like a high tight fade this place isn't for you, and you should instead go to Sports Clips and watch the big game while you're at it, pay $15 for a hair cut twice as often, and thus equal the price-tag of a haircut at Al's that Pete wasn't too fond of.
Megan has cut my hair for 5 years at both the Boulder and Denver locations and does a great job.
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After my mediocre experience at Floyd's and all the accolades I heard, I had high hopes for my haircut at Al's.
Nice open plan shop with a very modern, minimal look. Good cut and attention to detail which is what I expected, but nothing that I didn't get at Floyd's too.
Then I got to the counter. $30.00. WTF? I want my little Brooklyn barbershop back!
I want to give two stars here, but despite my sticker shock, the cut and service were good.
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Al's is the BEST in Denver. I did the Floyd's deal for years. My buddy told me about Al's and I have never been anywhere else since. Get down there.
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Imagine if you will that whistle that occurs in Westerns either just before or after someone is going to say, "This town ain't big enough for the both of us." Then the camera pans left and we see Al's. Camera pans right and we see Floyd's.
That's right, in my mind there is an old-fashioned duel between these two businesses. This whole scenario may seem slightly off to you, dear reader, because after all these two establishments specifically cater to boys and I am most definitely a girl. Perhaps you're even thinking I'm unqualified to imagine anything about these two shops. That's where you are mistaken.
I am a girl that gets her hair cut by one of the lovely ladies at Al's. Normally this has occurred in the dark privacy of my own home as I wasn't sure if I were allowed to step foot into Al's Barbershop. Sort of like in the old West where proper ladies weren't seen in certain businesses for fear of tarnishing their reputation. Then, last week I realized I wasn't living in the old West and so I went in.
I have to say I love my hair and I love the one that cuts it so that may make me biased towards her. But, that doesn't make me biased toward Al's itself. And I was extremely impressed with the space this barbershop occupies. It's kind of mod and has exposed brick. It's open and airy and extremely clean. And all the hairstylists are quite professional. And pretty, but that again could be my bias.
Anyway if there is a showdown I'll be Al's Barbershop's second because I certainly want them to stick around. And I have deadly aim.
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This ain't your dad's barbershop, boys.
This is where you go if you want hair that looks good even if you don't do it in the morning. If you want hair that doesn't reveal to your boss that you were up drinking and dancing until 2 last night. If you're tired of your buddies calling you princess as you primp your Great Clips haircut into looking half-decent, if you want a haircut so good you don't even have to check the mirror anymore, this is where you go. Why spend all that time on your hair when there's all that Pabst to drink and all those beautiful ladies waiting for you to charm them with your searing wit and charming good looks. That you got at Al's. You're like a bear, with these huge claws, and she's just a little bunny, and you're thinking, how am I gonna kill this bunny, and you have these huge claws... you're money, baby. You went to Al's. You're like a tiger.
Plus, Al's two plasma TVs let you catch up on your sportscenter, if you're into sportscenter. And if you're not, they'll change the channel, or there's the new Rolling Stone on the coffee table to read. Or you can just sit there and think about how to make your living room as cool as Al's waiting space. Whatever.
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I've been going to Al's for like the better part of a decade (starting with their Boulder location). I've been to a couple of different stylists/barbers at this joint and they all know what they are doing. They all actually listen to what you want and make it happen. Having said that, I'm going to review to one employee of Al's Barber Shop in particular, Megan.
She's been cutting my hair for the majority of my time going to Al's (like since 2002), and she turns my head of hair into the best I've ever had. She listens to and understands what you want and also isn't afraid suggest things she knows will look good. Plus no one is as awesome to make conversation with during a relaxing hair trim than her.
So I highly suggest you go down to Al's Denver location (calling first to get a appointment) and enjoy not only a great space with very nice people, but also the best hair transformation possible from Megan.
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I started going to Al's a few years ago in Boulder. I was worried when I moved to Denver that I would have to make the drive back up to Boulder to get my hair cut. I would gladly have done so, though, because Al's is the absolute best!! Their space in Larimer Square is what a barber shop should be. It is very neat, simple, and open feeling. A great space. And you don't feel like you're going to some chicks place to get your hair cut.
I am a client of Shannon's, and she has done a great job for me the entire time I've seen her. I have very thick hair that is difficult to make look good not only when cutting it, but as it fills in. Shannon has been able to consistently make me look good for weeks on end!
I have friends that go to Floyd's, and swear by it, but I'm to the point where I will buy them gift cards to Al's just so they can see the difference. I'm confident that after they've been to Al's, they will have found their new barber!!
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I do the buzz thing, so cutting my hair is pretty easy for anyone, right? Not so much! The last place actually made my head look like a globe. Patchy, outlines of hair of different lengths and all for the low low cost of $45! Thank god for Als! this place is great. it's simple, clean and cheap.
I get a consistently good trim and shave on my neck and there's no pretentious attitude anywhere around me.
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If you are sick of sitting in a supercuts anxiously waiting for your haircut and praying to god that you get the "stylist" with the least amount of tattoos and piercing then this place is for you. I have been going to Al for about three years. I used to go to his shop in Boulder. Now that I live in Denver I thank god he opened up a shop in Denver. The place is a little more expensive than the typical men's haircut, but it is well worth it (especially if you give a crap about what you look like).
There are a few things that are great about this place. 1) It is pretty much a guarantee that you are going to get a good haircut. I used to dread walking into the supercuts because I knew that if I got the wrong stylist I was screwed. 2) No more awkward conversations- Al has great HD TV's that are always on sports center. So if you don't feel like talking you can just chill and get caught up on sports. Or if you feel like talking, it is easy to talk about sports. 3) Lastly, the location is great. Right in downtown.
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Stop rolling the dice at Floyd's, Supercuts, and other supbar barber shops and head down to Al's. From the friendly receptionist to the great atmosphere, everything about Al's is the top notch; great location, great service, and amazing haircuts. I've been going to Al for almost 8 years and would recommend it to everyone. I'm glad I no longer have to drive to Boulder.
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i used to cut my own hair. in the bathroom. with a couple of handlheld mirrors and a twenty dollar set of clippers. I got pretty good at homemade fades. I only did this because i was so upset with walking out of other places and paying them to fuck up my hair. At least, this way i would only have myself to blame. However, as that bible verse goes, i had to put away childish things (plus, chicks dig a nice haircut yeah?).
So, i ambled down with twenty bucks in hand and entered Al's (this was four years ago in boulder). I've been an irregular regular ever since.
Alas! they now have one in Denver. Consistency, when it comes to hair, is fucking great. And i'm much more comfortable paying an extra Hamiltion or so to avoid HAVING to wear a hat.
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It might seem more expensive, but Al trains his barbers to take their time on the haircut so as it grows in, it still looks good. Also, you can get a "cleanup" in between visits for $5. That makes the difference in price a wash, while the difference in service is HUGE.
The atmosphere is clean and professional. The barber chairs are big and comfortable. The barbers don't spray your head until water is dripping off your nose before they start cutting. Each station has a wash basin where they clean and condition your hair, You're not walking all over the place with that stupid apron wrapped around your neck. After you're washed, they ask you what you want, and by that they don't go "What number do you want on the side?" or "rounded or squared". What kind of a question is that anyway? (Al has never asked me if I want my neck line rounded or squared). They actually use scissors to cut the sides, not electric clippers with a plastic guard on it. If you want a military cut, join the Army. And if I didn't mention the straight razor/hot foam neckline trim, I'd be crazy. (Only certified barbers can use the straight razor, and he'll do your face and neck for a little more money.)
Forget about the Great Clips's of the world (it's a great place to take your kids), and stay out of those gossip/estrogen filled salons (buy your wife a gift certificate). Check out Al's Barbershop, Denver or Boulder. You'll be a customer for life.
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