I Got a Haircut from One of Yelp’s Worst-Rated Barber Shops | One Star Reviews
After months of neglect, it’s time for Taji to make a visit to the barber. Luckily for him, One Star Reviews is covering the cost by visiting one of Yelp’s worst-rated barbers in New York.
Alex Barber is a father/son run barber shop whose reviews vary from threatening behaviour, to not working well with kids, to hidden costs. Will Taji leave with a look that works for him?
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0:45 Finding the Worst-Rated Barber Shop
2:29 Meet the Barbers
3:20 The Haircut
5:15 The Reviews
8:24 Taji's Review
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"So I heard some reviews-" " *STOP TALKING* "
To be fair told him stop talking right after he got the shaving cream on him and was about to use the straight razor on his neck lol.
caleb crockett bro I was talking but I didn’t realise he had a razor on my mouth, then he cut me and tried to blame it on me
Sketchy
eat ur cereal
eat your cereal
Getting circumcised from the worst rated doctor.
Circumcision is the dumbest thing someone could do to their body's! Body parts are on you at birth for a reason stupid religions and dumb traditions
@@ctm9364 Woah there buddy! Circumcisions were more prevalent before due to the belief of the "enormous" health benefits it had, and that it would deter boys from masturbating, and obviously; religion. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are also reasons that people still circumcise their children, of course, some religions don't require you to (Christianity) but in the end, it's the parents choice. Which brings up the even more controversial point, what about the child? The foreskin isn't something you can magically strap back on a penis after it's been cut off. And you can't restore the lost nerves in the penis head region, that happens because of the unprotected sensitive head being rubbed against a hard surface. This PERMANTENLY impacts your feeling of sensation down there, in comparison to someone who may not be circumcised and thus has lots of more sensation down there. Now onto the "healthy benefit" subject. Bull, shit, the only benefit you gain, is the benefit of not having to clean your foreskin, which takes 2 minutes to do in the shower. So congratulations of cutting off 2 minutes from your shower, which may save some water, and therefore money. And chances of STIs don't mean shit if you fuck someone with an STI. You get an STI. In conclusion; if you want to be lazy, and have a reduced risk of STIs then sure, circumcisions are good. But in the end, you're impacting your kid for the rest of their life, unless they have phimosis of course.
@@GokkeGor umm were did you get this research? And I dont think you are fully understanding what my statement but anyways...
@@ctm9364 where did you get your research? Lmao fuckin idiots dude.
@@LebronJamesThiccy haha
the balls on this man to tell him about the reviews while he is still getting a haircut
Right! Well I guess he didn’t care to begin with, having an idea of what he was walking into.
What?? He is a barber not a serial killer
holding a knife to his neck too lmfao
@@jimmy_rizo he has the ability to murder yo hairline
@@jimmy_rizo the barber could have ruined his hair on purpose though
It’s a bad sign when the customer walks out with his beanie on 😂
i wear a hat most times i'm out the house unless i'm going to the office, so that includes going to the barber. i'd rather not have to put goop in my hair and worry about washing it out if i don't need to. also what am i supposed to do just carry my hat out? easier to wear it on my head
@@brimmed "also what am i supposed to do just carry my hat out? easier to wear it on my head" There is a poetry line somewhere around that phrase but I can't figure it out.
It wasn’t even a bad cut lol
@@brimmed you seem lazy
@@funnyinstagramlives1442 my life motto is work smarter not harder, so pretty much
“I have a little hair in my mouth” *Blows his mouth with hairdryer*
Kjca That’s how you do things
Markietrill Hernandez wouldn’t it just blow it into his throat lmfao
*Client won’t stop talking *gets hair in his mouth “Sorry I seem to keep getting hair in my mouth for some reason”
xD
4:50
This barbershop is definitely a front for the mafia 😂😂
Now you are a dead man lol
Definitely not money laundering
No the mafia take haircuts seriously if it was a front it would be the best rated
Nothing\ no there isn’t
It’s not
That blowdryer blast to the mouth actually makes this a 5-star barber shop.
😂
Lmao disgusting tho honestly
🤨
Shot it right to the back of his throat 😭
bruh the way they made this like a horror movie killed me
"I do head massage" Grabs neck and attempts to break it.
Lmao
ヅJay lmao
It actually felt relief afterward tho.
666 likes.
I screamed when he did that!!! Chiropractor PTSD😱😱😱
*Barber almost breaks his neck* "We're gonna see how much tip you give me now."
@Domestos Bleach This man does not look like he knows what he is doing but I understand your preference
@Domestos Bleach this isn't exactly true. If someone has a defect in the vertabrae - like myself- what this barber did would have broken the neck instantly.I live in fear of some idiot deciding to play chiropractor,which does happen a lot.
@Domestos Bleach Martial Arts Is A Joke
@Domestos Bleach The “Family Computer” Yup sounds like a dad with saggy man tits
@Domestos Bleach lmao that's a new level of cringe your comment
My sister is a Barber and always tells me the kids are hard to work on due to them not staying still. When you're using the machines, scissors or razors things can get messy when you're moving around
Really? Tell us more, Mr. Science.
Still the barbers responsibility to ensure the safety of the client.
The dance Alex does through the window at 8:45 just takes me out. This guy knows everyone hates on his barber shop and he does not care at all. He spits back in the face of the world.
Dude definitely said “not a kid”.
politechnology 😂😂😂😂 that was fucked 😂
Think he did say "not a kid, huh. You have a lot of hair." Like not trying to be mean just saying his hair was shaggy lol
caleb crockett but he didnt he said not a kid twice lol
he might've meant "you're not kidding" he might've said he has shaggy hair or something and the guy was agreeing
He said lot of hair in a extremely thick accent, I’m a reterd so I can understand
4:48 "I think I have a hair in my mouth" Barber: *casually picks up the hair dryer and blows it inside his mouth*
TheProsico damn
IM DONE this shit so funny XD
SOMETHING THAT BARBERS NEVER DO LMAOOOOO
@@Flossin-Mine lmao
Every barber does that
The chair being better would've made it a 4 star experience, overall definitely well done.
The v shape is slightly tilted to one side. Thats the 1 star challange😂
Barber; "lot of hair" Him; "I'm not a kid"
im dying gdnjhgnfd
Lol I was like wtf bro
That shit had me dying, i probably replayed that for 15 minutes xDDDD
I also heard not a kid lmao
This is the dumbest comment he obviously said that because he thought he said kid. Those stupid caption normie comments
NEVER ask about the reviews when the dude is using a straight razor on your neck! 😂
You don’t say
First time? Had that too many in childhood lol
@@jaidenarias5912 Amen 🙏🏾
@@jaidenarias5912 no
@@jaidenarias5912 yes as of right now my right hand is on the bible. My left hand though is scrolling through xvideos trying to find an "inspirational" video ✊🙏
I'll go to any barber that still does the straight razors on the hair line, I don't care if the hair cut it great or not. That is a great feeling and is a dying art.
Wait you're telling me that's not standard everywhere?
This barber's attitude is exactly the same as my Russian teacher. Seems rude at first, but you get used to it and even embrace it. They're like the type of dad who never tells you they love you, but will cut someone's balls off to defend you behind your back.
"We have really comfortable chairs so you dont have to worry about waiting" *Shows bus chairs*
Jewish barber
Bus chair 😂😂😂😂
JJAJAJAAJAJAJAAJAJJAAJJAJAJAJAJAJAJAAJA
Bus chairs 😭😂
😂😂😂
Wtf his hairline looks like the coastline of Argentina
I literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD! :D Coastline of Argentina! :D So unexpected, so hilarious! :D
@jordan carver Uhh, everyone, who has seen a map of Argentina will get it.
😆😆😆
Lmfaooo
LMAO
6:54 GOT ME WEAAAK!!!! he said you weren't playing around with the V lol his face expression has me ha rolling
"He asked who the last person to cut my hair was, and it was him" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“You seem like a nice gu-“ ..”STOP TALKING”
1 k likes and not 1 reply
@@loganclarke8936 no he has 2
@@jg0620 no, 3
@@noff7380 no 4
@@jg0620 No, 5
“He asked me who the last person was to cut my hair , and it was him!!!”
XD
That came up as I read ur comment 😂
lmao
lmfao. too funny
hahahaha
Shout out for your editor man! He is simply on point with every little detail in this episode! love it! you guys are brave!
5:34 "Is there any sort of thing you can.." Barber: "Dont Move" *Snaps Neck*
I've watched this at least 10 times and just realized that the Yelp sign in the window wasn't for their haircuts, but for their watch repair.
That’s a weird combination haircuts and watch repair...
@@ryansmith4494 Jones bbq and foot massage!
@@ryansmith4494 you bring a watch to repair and while you wait, you get a haircut. Simple
I'm literally just here bc of your OA profile pic lmao. Good to see another brother online. Greetings from Wauna La' Montay lodge btw
@@toddlytodd could i get both at the same time?
alex rlly snapped my mans neck then said “massage”
HA! That was his idea for a "design"
“M A S S A G E” 😂😂😂
Do you want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!
@@jaidenarias5912 wrong video
Stonks
Somebody: this guy needs a doctor Barber: i am a doctor, for haircuts
Makes me appreciate my barber. 10 bucks a cut. 15 for beard and hair. All day. Perfect everytime
"He asked who gave me my last haircut...and it was him!!"
why would he go there twice is the real question
😂😅😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lmfao
That is a very creative saying ngl
I swear the barbershop dude said “Not a kid”. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Nah he said a lot of hair we have similar accent i know
@@cheekibreeki6401 There was definitely a K. Deffo said kid
Yh i heard that as well not a kid then he said a lot of hair after lol
cheeki breeki he 100% said not a kid
what do i think , this is his subtle way of having fun..... he definitely said not a kid.... He probably has said that before and knows how to execute the dialogue perfectly.... and talking about chinese girls aswell........ well that is my opinion.
"People love us Yelp" Well you see-
Well yeah lol he showed google reviews so they may have good Yelp reviews
The way they blended his face into the shop picture was incredible.
Absolutely died! Give the editor a raise!
@@saveUyghurs it's not too hard lol
It's called editing crazy right
@@imyaugust8402 Can't have one thread without a fuck face and a smart ass remark.
I died at that part!😂😂😂😂😂
The V to 1 star transition LMFAOOO 😂😂😭😭
Im your 500 likes
Im your 606 likes
I'm your 707 likes
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3:30 he’s expression is priceless and than the guy calls him a kid. Word check 100% with that barber
This series is just one of the best thing on the web right now.
“The fade was on point” what fade 😭😭😭
Homie got a Caesar with a crooked V in the back 😐
It a taper but the picture was a fade
He didn’t even shape up his hair line 😂
F F most non black, non Hispanic customers don’t get line ups.
@@shaneshane9419 Eh it's like a must for us Hispanics...down in the West coast that is
whoever is doing the editing lol.... 5 stars for sure.
Thas that American editing! Reminded me of the us version of kitchen nightmares
SuperBabyMario0C racism has even spread to editing now?
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I made the comment get 666 likes
Johannes now it has 667
“He asked me who cut my hair last…. AND IT WAS HIM! “ 😂😂😂😂😂 that killed me same with “He was bragging how he can beat anyone up… “dude this barber sounds fckn hilarious
Fark, that “massage” freaked me out !!!
“Not a kid huh” What’s that “A lot of hair” 😂😂😂
🤣
😅😅😅😅😅 " LOT OF BEARS HUH "
🤣🤣🤣🤣
He did say not a kid. I was thinking, he is one of those people...
@@manuelcastro3506 nah he said a lot of hair, the accent will throw you off
NEVER insult a mans business strats when when he has a razor blade on your neck
I just thought what could go wrong and just fuck no
*slice*
Chris B He also did the same as he was getting a tattoo from the worst rated artist 🤦🏻♀️
wow this got way more likes than i expected lol
I felt like he was in mortal danger throughout this entire haircut
At 3:55 after he said if he hired him so it look like he did a good job, you can see a nod from the barber 😂
My kinda barber.. straight to the point, no BS small talk.
He also gave an extremely bad haircut.
@@holliswilliams8426 exactly. where the hell was the hairline?
You know it’s rough when you leave the barbershop wearing a hat
Probably cold out🤷🏽♀️
hahahaaaa
Its cold in New York 😂
Nice fake profile pic
Hog Watcher it’s not fake lmao
Dude gives off a organized criminal kind of vibe
thats because the barber shop is a front for drug dealing or a mafia business
I am the 666 liker bow to me you puny human
@@dogodogo5891 okay
5:52 “there’s like a hard thing behind me” 😂
Saw this series on snapchat... 3 vids in n loved it so here i am 😃
H3H3: did you hire him to come here so it looks like you did a good job? Barber: *awkwardly nods*
Not a kid... huh?
I mean,, lowkey I’ve seen worse haircuts
Your profile picture is amazing.
Ha
I dont think he understood
legit had a giggle fit when he said they do cooking sometimes too "egg and cheese" Picturing some guy trying to sit there eating from a plate with all these hair clippings falling onto his food
What’s the name of the song 2:40?
When the dude put the blow dryer to his mouth i almost started crying
8:48
definetly eeeewwwwww
I laughed so hard.
The middle easterns be treating you like youre at home fr 😂 dont give a fuck
Same, like wtf
“ if you want I’ll do a Z. It’s a new style 2019 “ 😂🤣😂🤣
"D is 2017" 💀💀💀
@@Wenzell This that Z shit :'D
Why did I read your comment in my head with his accent though?😂
yeah, 2019 BC
He was trolling him so hard.
Taji's face is literally like this forever 😬
When he put the blow-dryer in his mouth 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣. That was it
“They love us on Yelp” Has 1 Star.
StrafeModz Definitely not the time or the place for sarcasm
As much as I love it.
He forgot to add the "In an alternative universe" part.
StrafeModz Ever heard of a joke
1000th like btw
The owner looks like a Soviet Union Arabic in the mafia military
@some body u dont need to know His cash register had a picture of an orthodox rabbi on it.
He definitely is a gypsy from East Europe.
He’s Armenian
@@classich9623 Ok buddy chill he's not Armenian lol
He's greek
If the guy is being filmed it's normal that he's gonna act friendly and be good
These videos are golden lol 😂 👏 keep them up
3:36 Person getting the cut: did you hire him so it looks like you did a good job? The Barber: *silent and nods*
He’s pure savage for saying that
I have an enormous pen15
@@baxterpaulini4660 i also have hulu
olav105 prick the time stamp u put is like 20 seconds off
@@rainier8842 He confused 3:46 with 3:36, small mistake.
HE DEFINITELY SAID "NOT A KID" 💀💀😂
Jace Hunter lmao yeah
Lmao
Nah that's that heavy ass accent. I grew up with alot of immigrants with same heavy accent so u gotta know one to see that he clearly said lot of hair lol
daz wuzzup trust me I know accents but he said not a kid
@@xanagu7951 no he didn't. And u would hear it if u did. U gotta listen very carefully. I can tell he said lota hair. They have trouble pronouncing h. It comes out as k so hair sounded like kid and lots sounded like not
This reminds me of the Albian and Masadodian restaurant feud on Key and Peele. It's got all the vibes.
This is actually pretty funny! Good work on these..
This is going to be Ethan & Hila's child in about 20 years.
W
Hahahaha
My exact thoughts
Lmao true
Lol
Idk why this guy always asks the hardest questions at the worst moments.
Gee. Couldn't have anything to do with comedic timing and content creation could it?
@@jaspalmer1730 ya for him, but not for the normal people working their 9-5
@@get_downed_boi6270 sure, but that wasn't the question lol
cos hes a legend
The “not a kid” had me cackling 😂😂
His line up is G A R B A G E!!!!
💯
Sideburns is super trash 🚮
Next “Getting pegged by Craigslist’s worst rated dominatrix”
Underrated comment
Dry dock
definitely catching stds
😂😂😂😂
*GONE WRONG* *COPS CALLED*
Ur being a little too nice on the mans bro, the fade was a 3/10 u was uncomfortable the ENTIRE time, u complemented him and he said ok D0nT tAIK
I think it comes down to the fact that he’s trying to remain objective with these reviews since they’re already 1 stars but he’s overcompensating trying to give the benefit of the doubt. But you’re right, at the end of the day, call it like you see it. If you’re uncomfortable and whatnot, or those conditions wouldn’t fly anywhere else, then call them out. That’s why bothers me about that review. Also, that V looks stupid and it’s done terribly.
Left that niggas lining bogus as fuck
his punk ass needs a -1 review
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
I like the added touch of off setting the centre on the V
I really enjoyed every episode of 1star reviews. Just surprise reading lots of negative comments abt the host. He looks like a good and down to earth guy
Um yeah u seem pretty nice. Okay don't talk
He always looks soo scared lol
"Did you hire him to come here to make it look like you did a good job?" 3:45 good god that hurt to watch
I've been in Barber Business for 21 years! I use a Vacuum System osters clippers where vac is in basement for no noise but a clean cut not breathing Hair and being gentle is a must! Hair line must be neat and contoured correctly ! This experience here seems rough to endure. Let the customer do the talking and be polite!
Why?
@@timrkyker7053 I agree that rough barbers or barbers with dull blades or that don't put lubricant on when edging are a huge no no! At least this guy seemed to have the straight razor technique down, that was actually impressive work on the neck, no nicks or cuts and looked pretty close. Honestly not a horrible haircut, the dude also has that dry wit sense of humor, which coupled with the accent might give off the wrong impression that he's being rude or something, which he's obviously not, he was just joking around.
The type of guy to tell the barber he doesn't like the cut.
3:52 "did you hire him to come here, so it looks like you did a good job?" *nods head*
I think he didn't understand what he was asking and just nodded his head like you do to make it less awkward lol
2:43, " People love us on yelp" I am fckg dying, most savage fckg barber ever
It's like the mafia hanging a sign on their door "FRIENDS WITH THE FUCKING POLICE SINCE 1959."
@@jason2014 Lol
I should not do this Why we got rid of her 😂😂
“Chinese girl is good, don’t lose money too much” 😂😂
The not a kid part was too funny 😂
Honestly that is a horrific haircut. A V hairline in the back? Wow that’s not a thing bro
Replay video and tell me that V isnt totally off-center... because it totally is!
here.... but elsewhere ....
What are you talking about? He just said its 2019 lol
It probably looks better than 2017's the "D" lmao.
I go for a natural fade on the back hair line.
Can't trust em, people be acting different when the cameras are rolling
He seemed pretty natural, but what I got is that he's relatively antisocial and or has a very dry personality, and he does things his way whether you like it or not. Certainly not somewhere I would personally want to go, and DEFINITELY does not look like the place to take your kids if you are expecting over the top friendliness and patience. Doesn't look like the WORST barbershop of all time, but just a substandard place to get a haircut, when there are likely tons of other options close by.
So he was on his best behavior here 🤣🤣🤣
@@bubblegumxo really impressive how you are able to draw someone’s personality from a 10 minute video
@@bubblegumxo Seemed to me like the guy was just focused on getting the job done and didn't speak all that much english , after all you are going to get a haircut for what 20 mins ? not a ballsack massage or anything fancy
@@causetheplumstasteyum7848 it was a terrible haircut thats the problem. He did not clean up the man’s hairline, there literally is no fade he just ran a guard through his hair to take down the long hair and that V in the back is AWFUL.
i am bingewatching these and they are weirdly comfy
The way he looks at him when he try’s shake his hand 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Once the haircut was done, he transformed into H3H3
i thought that too LOL
No it isn’t grey enough
@@Max6s look at old Ethan pictures they're uncanny
everyone: Alex barber: okay don't talk
Wise Guy this guy reddits
fury got fuked in 12th still
“Did you hire him to come here so it looks like you did a good job?” Him:*nods*
also they got me falling to the ground laughing when he said “i got some hair in my mouth” and the guy turns on the blow dryer and sticks it in his mouth
“Is this the type of haircut, you think, potentially a Chinese girl would like?” Probably the greatest line to end this video with LMAO
Lmao “he asked who the last person to give me a haircut was , and it was him “ 😂😂😂💀
It was HIM 😁😂
Lmao
Ooooooooo
The v is so off centered tho😭😭
XD
@Grumpy Man lol you make it even the same way you even peopels hair line, unless their natural hairline is completely off
Omg yeah
@@ashina5924 natural hairlines aren't even
Damn USA prices on haircuts are insane.
The headrest had me cracking up lmao
He probably tried to do a good job because he is on camera
He did pretty well
Kamil Nowak 😂😂 no tf he didn’t
Cool, Got it, Next time I go to the barbers I take me the camera.
@@huyup123456 wtf
@@InterstellarCloudd 💀💀💀💀
That haircut is ass, he didn’t even shape him up all the way
he only did in the back 😂
Ikr, didn't even line up his front. Shit is jacked up. 😂😂 And he gave him 3 stars.
this haircut really is a mess. Here in Germany i can basically go to any turkish barber and get a 12-18€ haircut that will be of good quality.
MRLONG758 I wouldn’t have paid money for that😂
@MongolordD I went to a Turkish barber for a short while back in the day because they were super cheap. They used a flame to burn hairs in your ear away (didn't have any tho...), I was like wtf you doin? lol Now years later I can see some hairs growing near my ear hole. Thanks Turkish barber.
I walk by this place every week... didn't realize there was a viral video about it.
Barber reminded me of Mr. Bean when he did that shimmy dance at the window😂😂😂
😭😂😂😂
That's called a "front". Cutting hair is not their priority lol
Bruh they move cocaine outta that place lol
MrChiCity3 Defo a coke front
@@MrChiCity3 any updates on the whole dollar menu order
@@MrChiCity3 HOLY FUCK YOU'RE DOLLAR MENU GUY
My clit growls at me when I don't burn it with hot sauce and fire.