Jerry's Old Tyme Barbershop
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8685 19th St
Alta Loma, CA
Tel: (909) 945-2464
URL: www.instagram.com/jerrys_oldtyme_barbershop
There's a guy named KC here, who is one of the best barbers at flattops I've ever seen. His technique is excellent. He can freehand a perfectly sharp and square flattop, and he takes special care in doing them right. If you want it boxy, high and tight, horseshoes, high top, he can do it all. I've also seen good flattops from Marco and Bella, so you could try them out too. You might want to call in advance and ask if you need an appointment, because they can get busy.
Submitted 4 Feb 2017 by Anon
KC is the absolute master of flat tops and he’s a really nice good guy. I highly recommend
Submitted 6 Aug 2021 by jjmrks
I agree with both the prior reviews regarding KC at Jerry's Barber Shop - he cuts a fantastic flattop and provides a great shave, one of the best!
Submitted 13 Oct 2021 by FlatsVA
America’s Barbershop
18985 Bear Valley Rd #4
Apple Valley, CA
Tel: (760) 247-7712
Erik does one of the best flat tops I’ve ever received. He loves to do them and likes to get it super short and military. I highly recommend
Submitted 6 Aug 2021 by jjmrks
Diamond Cuts
67555 E. Palm Vanyon Drive, Suite F112
Cathedral City, CA
Tel: 760-656-7700
URL: diamondcuts.org
This is a new shop near Palm Springs, CA. Has a youthful, urban vibe (not usually my thing) but it was recommended by a friend. The barber to see here is Juan Wong. While in his early thirties, he had lots of experience cutting perfect flattops in Indio. He is incredibly conscientious about keeping his tools sanitized and devotes time to his cuts. He books every cut for one hour and with the cut, followed by having the sides, back and landing strip shaved, he used most of that time. It was a perfect horseshoe flat. I have been back 3 times and perfect every time.
Submitted 19 Dec 2018 by Flattopguy
The Gentleman's Barber Shop
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10218 Beaumont Ave
Cherry Valley, CA
Tel: (951) 845-3510
URL: www.instagram.com/67gentlemansbarbershop
Junior, the owner, cuts a mean flattop. Tight in the sides and sharp through the corners, crisp and level on top just like you want it. This whole shop is great. Very friendly, sharp cuts, super professional, with a nice old school vibe. Definitely a must if you're looking for a good flattop.
Submitted 18 Dec 2016
Junior does some of the best flat top haircuts ever but ONLY have Junior cut a a flat top. I went today and had another barber cut my flat top and it was a huge disaster and now hopefully Junior can fix it. DO NOT under any circumstances have ANY other barber but Junior do your flat top
Submitted 8 Dec 2021 by jjmrks
Jo's Barber Shop
8215 Auburn Blvd. Unit C
Citrus Heights, CA
Tel: 9167353424
URL: https://www.officialjosbarbershop.com
Aaron is the shop's owner and an absolute master of the flattop. I've run the gamut of flattop variations; longer to skinned high and tight and every haircut is perfect. I can't speak for the other barbers in the shop because I've only had experience with Aaron but from observation, I think everyone is pretty good. The thing that separates Aaron on the flattop front is that he loves to do them.
Submitted 3 May 2022 by mhansen328
Super Barbers
5239 Hazel Ave
Fair Oaks, CA
Tel: 916-967-0234
Wow, The owner of this shop, Oen, gives the best flattop I've ever had. I think I've tried every barber in town before now and its been a challenge to get a flattop that is crisp and precise. I've gone to her for regular flattops with a 2 on the sides and back and those haircuts have been great. But this last time, I took a picture of a high and tight flattop with the back and sides skinned and I loved it. No dips and gouges, everything even and sides, back and landing strip taken down to the skin. I've had so many compliments. For a great haircut in the Sacramento area, go see Oen.
Submitted 13 Dec 2017 by Michael H.
Sad news, this shop closed earlier this year (2022) They were totally hammered by the pandemic and held on as long as they could. No word on whether or not Song Yee is still barbering anywhere.
Submitted 21 Mar 2023 by mhansen328
Gene's Barber Shop
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4673 Thornton Ave
Fremont, CA
Tel: (510) 745-8814
Gene's Barber Shop is a fixture in Fremont. He's been at this location for thirty years. It's a three man shop, old school type of place. Gene is the one you want for flattops. He calls them his specialty, and the experience shows. He gets a lot of customers for flattops too! I see him doing them pretty frequently when I'm in there, maybe every other time I visit.
Submitted 15 Nov 2016
Santa Clara Sports Barbershop
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24891 Santa Clara St.
Hayward, CA
Tel: (510) 780-9735
URL: www.instagram.com/santaclarasportsbarbershop/
I think this is one of the best places to get a flattop in the Bay Area! It's an old fashioned shop, hidden in a little strip mall at the crossing of 580 and 92. There's a sports theme, with lots of memorabilia around the shop, and a few flat screens playing a game or the news. The shop has six or seven chairs, all pretty close together. It's a nice place to just go hang out, chat with some guys, and get a good haircut.
Robert, the owner, does most of the flattops. He is outstanding at them! He can do any style - high and tight, long and conservative, boxy or rounded, fenders, military style horseshoes, you name it. He takes pride in his flattops, and they end up technically perfect, not a hair out of place. I've also seen some excellent flattops from Chris. All the guys at this shop do meticulous cuts. They'll do great at any barbershop cut you want. I've seen excellent fades, crewcuts, lineups, high and tights, the works. Check them out!
Edit: Call in advance to check which barbers are in for the day. They own a second shop in Danville, and sometimes barbers work out of different locations.
Submitted 13 Nov 2016
Took the recommendation from here and was not disappointed. Great shop with 6 male barbers. Called to ask if I needed an appointment and was told "No sir, this is a real barber shop". Just what I like to hear. Waited for the owner Robert and asked for a hnt horseshoe flat and face shave. He was concerned I had some product (suavecito pomade) in my hair, however it wasn't a problem. He took great care and I was very pleased with the result. Excellent barber and really knows flattops.
Master with the straight razor too on the sides and back as well as my face. Will definitely visit again next time I'm in the Bay Area.
Submitted 19 Dec 2016 by Clipperaddict
Based on these previous reviews I went today to get my flattop tightened up, bald fade on the sides and back and received a great cut with a perfectly level top with a nice landing strip - Robert did a great job. Robert is a great barber, makes you feel welcome, very precise in his cut and a just genuine nice guy. I wished I lived closer, as he would be my go to barber!
Submitted 28 Oct 2017 by FlatsVA
Blade Barber Shop & Shave Parlour
515 E. 19th Street
Maryville, CA
Tel: 530-777-3493
I have been going to Steve Gonzales for the last 3 years. He is by far an expert at flattops - each cut is flat and tight - and also any short military type cut. Steve takes his time and makes sure each cut is exactly as you want. He also gives great hot towel shaves. He aims to please.
Steve recently opened his own shop in Maryville, CA. which is very clean and spacious. There are 5 barbers to serve you, Steve is the second chair on the left. You will not be disappointed.
Submitted 17 Jan 2017 by FlatsVA
Luigi's Barbershop
118 La Plaza
Palm Springs, CA
Tel: 760-864-9557
URL: romans.luigisbarbershop.com
Great old shop in the historic plaza in downtown Palm Springs. Six chair shop. All of the barbers do flattops, but the flattop master is Ben, in the back of the shop. Shaved head, long red beard. If you want an extremely precise flattop, if you want a horseshoe, or shaved sides and back, or even a shaved landing strip, Ben is the guy to see. Of course, he also does less severe flats as well as all other cuts. He is great with a straight razor.
Submitted 18 Nov 2016 by Flattopguy
Relentless Barbers
4050 Airport Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA
Tel: 760-422-7507
Awesome new shop in Palm Springs. Owner's name is Daniel and he is an incredible barber. While this shop is only 3 months old, he spent the last 6 years cutting at a shop near Camp Pendleton and gave many many Marines their weekly cuts. As he was cutting my flat (a little longer as I am growing out a bad cut) he talked about how he used to do so many horseshoes and recons on the Marines before the grooming standards changed. He loves doing flattops and a request for a horseshoe flat will be promptly done. He used the edgers, the foil razor and finally the straight edge to do the sides and back after I said skin. He said, you want it pretty high right? Music to my ears. I said yes. Ended up with a really great flattop. I am going back next week. He is a young guy (mid 20's) but he can cut a fantastic flat.
Submitted 28 Mar 2018 by Flattopguy
2 Percent Barbershop
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7908 Monet Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Tel: (909) 922-8080
URL: 2percentbarbershop.com
This is a pretty cool barbershop. It has a modern/industrial feeling to it, with brick walls and pipes hanging down from the ceiling. There's one barber, Eric, who really likes doing flattops and is rather good at them. He tends to cut them a bit more rounded in the corners than I'm used to, but they're still very good. And he'll do whatever style you like, from a longer flattop to the shortest horseshoe. Definitely worth giving them a shot if you're in the area. The prices are a bit on the expensive side.
Submitted 4 Feb 2017
Electric Barbershop
3571 Main Street
Riverside, CA
Tel: 951-394-8805
URL: www.electricbarbershop.com
Ron Talley, the co-owner of Electric Barbershop, cuts a very good flattop. He is extremely meticulous and will not quit until it is perfect. He also LOVES cutting flattops. He works by appointment an allows one hour for each cut. While he was cutting my hair, we spent much of the time talking about flattops, how they are his favorite cut to do, and how he wishes he had more flattop clients. The shop has only been open 8 months, but is starting to catch on. He said he is pretty busy on Fridays and Saturdays, but not so much other days. I highly suggest you make and appointment and have Ron cut your hair if you want a terrific flattop experience.
Submitted 28 Sep 2017 by Flattopguy
Knock Out Barber Shop
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2829 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA
Tel: (916) 927-3989
URL: www.instagram.com/knockoutbarbershopsacramento
This is an awesome barber shop! Very laid back and friendly. It has a boxing theme (see the name), with some memorabilia around the shop. Gabe is your guy for flattops. He can do any style... fenders, longer, high and tights, horseshoes, whatever you want. He really likes doing flattops too. He suggested mine the first time I got it. He's a former marine, and he does excellent military haircuts. But these guys can do all kinds of haircuts, at a great price. And they're great with kids too! I definitely recommend this place if you're in Sacramento.
Submitted 17 Dec 2016
Gabe is an amazing flat top barber and I highly recommend a severe horseshoe flat top at this shop.
Submitted 21 Feb 2022 by jjmrks
Stay Gold Barbershop
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230 N. Central Ave.; 16887 Spring St.
Upland; Fontana, CA
Tel: (909) 630-9425; (909) 356-1663
URL: www.staygoldbarbershop.com
This is an awesome, classic barbershop. These guys can do any style of traditional or modern barbershop haircut you want. They have beautiful old school barber chairs, great decorations, it's just a good place to go and hang out and get a haircut. And it's rare to find a place with so many barbers who are good at flattops. I've seen great ones from Rob and Ruben (Fontana location), and from Eric (Upland).
Submitted 20 Jan 2017