First off I have to address the one negative review regarding the wait-time. This isn't some Great Clips, SuperClips shop this is a independent business that excels at their customer service and their craft. With four of some of the best barbers I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, it would be assumed that their clientele is massive and would require someone to book an appointment in advance. Based on the owner's response and some of what the reviewer posted, this person's experience occurred on a Friday (which is one of the busiest days of the week for any barbershop) and was ignorant enough to not book an appointment. Even in the review, many positives can be taking out of it. As pointed out, Junior and his employees strive to make each client feel like their apart of the "crew" (so it only makes sense that they were "more concentrated on their client than anyone else"). I hope those who use Yelp! and scroll upon Juniors Barber Parlor don't take that one, undeserving negative review into consideration because they will be missing out on the best haircut experience of their life.
Now onto the my review. I moved to Phoenix in January 2018 and was in need of an excellent barber. After scrolling through Yelp!, I decided to give Junior's shop a try. Throughout the years, I've always had a barber who didn't exactly give me what I wanted each time I went to them. So when I booked my first appointment after finding Junior on Instagram ( go follow him to see his work at Junior_the_barber_), I was highly skeptical. When the day came for me to get my haircut, I went to the shop and was completely amazed at how decorated the shop was. Equipped with two large screen tv's, the classic barber swirly thing, and many different jokes and barber "sayings" on the walls, I was taken aback in regards to the pride that Junior shows in his shop. Upon walking in I was immediately greeted by Junior and his employees (they asked if I had an appointment, which I confirmed). As I waited for my turn, I observed the barbers taking the time to talk to their clients they were working on. After the client before me finished, it was my turn.
Junior introduced himself to me and we clicked immediately. He asked me what I wanted as a haircut and I showed him a post from his Instagram. He asked me about some minor details and after that it was all history. After receiving the best haircut of my life and having entertaining conversations with Junior and his crew, Junior asked me to give him honest feedback in regards to his work as he "is always looking to improve". I told him that I couldn't find anything and was completely satisfied with the haircut I received. I knew from their on out I would make Juniors Barber Parlor my permanent barbershop.
I've been to many barbershops across the country (from California to Delaware and in between) and I can truly say that Junior's Barber Parlor stands out the most. Not only the pride in the shop, but also the professionalism each barber carries with them. I hope this review helps those new to the Phoenix area or those in need of a new barbershop meet their barbershop needs. Thank you to Junior and crew for taking the time each appointment to exceed my expectations.