Rocky’s Barbershop

Needed a quick cut. Walked in and got possibly the worst barber on the planet. Never asked what I wanted. No personality. I mean his greasy long hair should have been a dead giveaway. But to make matters worse, he did a real number to my neck. It now has a serve rash. I’m assuming he never sanitizes his trimmers.
God only know what multitude of other people’s germs he’s passed on to me through the skin on my neck.
Seriously, this guy should pick a different profession. I can’t imagine he gets any return clients.

I’ve been going to Rocky for 18 years. Simply nothing better anywhere in Atlanta. FREE CUSTOMER WIFI
Make an appointment so you won’t have to wait and always tip your barber (for you cheapos!). Go to Alpharetta or Buckhead. There is a consistency about the barbers on staff too. You really don’t see that anymore.

To be continued

SUMMARY
Corey gave me a jacked up haircut. I had too much hair on my head for ANY «MASTER BARBER» to mess up a short cut.
THE RESEARCH
I went online searching for a good barbershop close to my office in Buckhead. After visiting several websites, reading reviews, and doing my research, I decided to give Rocky’s Barbershop a try. I was excited because it has received good reviews and I have seen the Fox 5 commercial promoting Rocky’s Barbershop for the last two years. Certainly this should be a good experience. So Friday after work I drove the two miles (30 minutes in traffic) to the shop. I arrived around 5:15 pm.
THE LOCATION
The shop sits on the corner of Sidney Marcus and Piedmont. It faces Sydney Marcus but has the Piedmont Road address. It is on the street level of a live/​work/​play apartment building complex. I parked for free in the Home Depot/​Starbucks parking lot located behind the shop and walked over.
THE INTRODUCTION
I entered the shop and was promptly greeted by the owner, Rocky. He was friendly and courteous. Rocky asked who I was there to see. I told him I was a walk in. He said there were two people ahead of me. So I sat. There were 6 barbers on duty and there were about 8 guys waiting for cuts. I had seen on the website that they accepted credit card payments for services. I asked about this and was told no. I was instructed to go across the street to one of the banks for cash. So I did. When I got back 20 minutes later, I waited for about 10 – 15 minutes, then it was my turn for a cut. My barber would be Corey.
THE CUT
Corey greeted me. We shook hands. He asked me what I wanted done, I told him I wanted a gradient fade and to bring down the top about half my length and a straight side part. I came in with a mini fro about one inch high. So I knew I had enough hair that it would be hard to mess up the cut without being able to fix it. He began with the fade, proceeded with a goatee shape up, and then cut the top. After the first swipe, he asked me if I liked the length, I told him to take it down a bit more. He did so and proceeded with the cut. He put a razor on the sides and left the front natural. He forgot the part, so I asked him to give me the part. I asked him how much I owed him. He stated $ 26.00. I tipped $ 4.00.
THE ANALYSIS
Overall, this is a typical urban barber shop. Not much different than any other. I guess I was expecting a great experience, but was somewhat disappointed with my cut. I am hoping that after a day or so, I will grow use to it; however, I have a feeling I will be spending more money to have it re-​cut by another barber before I return to work Monday morning.
PROS — The shop is located in an upscale neighborhood. The staff is friendly to customers. The wait for walk-​ins is very reasonable.
CONS — Not all barbers accept credit payments which is not indicated on the incomplete website (sidebar I can help you with that), so unless you know who is cutting your hair in advance, bring cash. The barbers talk and joke loudly among themselves. My barber communicated with me at the beginning and the end of the service. The 30 minutes in-​between was filled with loud shouting in my ear as he bantered with his co-​workers and answered a couple of quick phone calls. It was so loud in my ear I was uncomfortable. Pertaining to the cut, I would have preferred the barber pick out my hair before applying the clippers… this is after all a full service barber shop staffed with master barbers, but my hair was picked out after 15 minutes of cutting. The part that I requested and had to remind the barber to put in after he thought the cut was complete. was not followed by a clipper swipe to smooth the edges of the part. So it looks like it was an afterthought and not blended into the cut. Bottom line — Corey gave me an jacked up haircut. I had too much hair on my head for ANY
«MASTER BARBER» to mess up a short cut.
I probably will not return to this shop or make it my regular stop. I can get the same mediocre cut for 10 dollars less out in the suburbs where I live. No need to fight traffic, walk to a bank, and endure shouting to get the same results.
I don’t mind paying for a service and tipping but I appreciate it if I am not disappointed when I leave the chair or when I get home and take a good look at my cut. If anyone can recommend a master barber who pays attention to the client and the cut and will give a cut that compliments the client, please let me know.

Corey gave me a ⁵⁄₅ cut. Needed a blowout and the haircut was perfect. Just moved from Miami to Atlanta. shop and people have good vibes. Will be coming back 100%. Fades, blowouts Corey is your guy.

I’ve known Rocky for about 6 years but just started going to his shop 2 years ago. It’s probably the most professional barbershop I’ve ever been to… They’re always on time with appointments! I would highly recommend this place!

I always try to give reviews that are as positive as possible but this place deserves one star! I entered the barber shop and was assigned a barber my 1^st red flag was he was cutting his own hair when j walked in and didn’t stop after I say in the chair he continued for about a minute and a half and then spun the chair around and looked at me he never introduced himself. I told him that I wanted a low cut beard trimmed and cut down. The barber started with my beard and proceeded to cut it off completely when I said something it was entirely too late and he was completely unconcerned and said «it will grow back!» The barber was more concerned about making jokes and attempting to be funny instead of paying attention to his customer. The entire experience was a complete let down! At the end of the cut I asked how much and the barber replied $ 25. I don’t mind paying but this was garbage. This barber is a poor representation of what a professional barber should act like.

Definitely one the best If not the Best Shops in Atlanta! Every barber conducts himself with the upmost level professionalism and skill. Not matter what texture of hair these gentlemen are up to the task.

I was looking for a barber shop that would do a shave and beard trim and I’m glad I found Rocky’s. I’m in a wheelchair as a result of a spinal cord injury and they went out of their way to help me get in to the shop. The staff is fun and friendly, the conversation was light and the atmosphere was relaxing. If you want a great barber shop experience, Go to Rocky’s.

Best shop I’ve found here in the A. They have 7 barbers that are usually cutting, so even when it’s busy the wait isn’t too long. All the guys can cut but I usually go with my guy Nick. Check them out!