Reviews of Victory Barber & Brand Victoria (Barber Shop)

Andrew Brumwell

Classy shop. Great staff.

Allen Pleasants

Great place and good photographs.

Lindsay Fiander

Great products! I absolutely love my apron and get tons of compliments on it. Also great customer service. I highly reccomend!

Jonathan Brower

Once in a couple years I get a haircut that I can model all future haircuts on and this one by Justin was exactly that. He said he was new and therefore not too booked up and selfishly I hope it doesn't get harder to get in to see him, but the secret is out!

Kenzie Villeneuve

A solid group of professional, dependable people. I feel listened to an unjudged here and have never regretted it. Also, some beautiful dogs hanging out usually too.

Shawn Snobelen

Snip. Chat. Amazing.

Mark Coldicutt

Crystal rocks

Joe Mcleod

Edit, July 16th, 2020 I finally got a chance to go see my good buddy, Justin. Solid. Gold. The haircut was quick, efficient, and he's a super nice guy. Got to meet of few of the crew and my dog, Isaac, was able to come in and make sure things went smoothly. The shop is very clean and these guys make sure that all the Covid related procedures are well met. Victory products are solid and all the staff is very knowledgeable with all of them. Picked up a hat just to show everyone how much I like these guys on my bad hair days. Keep doing everything the way you guys are doing things! Original I'm writing this review even though I've never been in here, however, I'm writing it from the perspective of a fellow barber that shares his clients with Justin Mansbridge. I own a shop in Penticton, BC, and him and I have some clients in common. Some of them live here and go to school in Victoria, some of them the opposite. The work that I see coming back here in the off season is amazing and I couldn't be happier sending my guys out his way. From what they tell me he is very professional and a really nice guy to talk to. We talk from time to time on Instagram and he's a wicked dude. Go check him out at the shop and I promise you'll get a great haircut and some great conversation.

Steven Barrett

Visited here early April on a referral. Cut took over an hour. Looked fine at the front but wasn’t shown the back by the barber. When I got home I looked at the back and there were several spots that were shaved shorter than the surrounding hair resulting in the appearance of “bald spots”. Not happy. Crown was also pretty uneven (in a bad way) at the tips of the comb over. Poor covid protocols - music was loud and every barber chair was in use so you are within 2 m of up to 5 other people. This was the most expensive barber visit I’ve ever had. Not going back.

Scott Currie

To begin with, a great vibe. Even better though was the haircut and the friendliness of the staff. Great chat! See you next time!

Kaitlyn Ramsay

Usually I cut my boyfriend's hair and beard myself but this time I really needed a break and some help from a professional. This was the second time I managed to convince him to go (the first time he said the barber was very rude so it took some coaxing). First five minutes the barber told him he knew nothing about hairstyles when he tried to tell him what he wanted so my boyfriend sat in uncomfortable silence for 30 minutes while the barber completely botched it. When asked if he could trim the beard the barber refused to listen and just gave an uneven buss along the sides. Long story short I spent an hour fixing the damage myself and was charged 60$ for it. You want something done right just do it yourself.

James Turner

New haircut day is one of my favorite rituals to feel good. Crystal has been my barber for over a decade, she is incredibly skilled and one of the most amazing people in the city. When she started at Victory of course I followed and have been very impressed with the establishment over the last years. Always recommending it to my friends and now here on Google. Everyone working at Victory is fantastic but I have to say that my favorite is Pierre. ????

Josh Fletcher

Excellent service, with friendly staff and a great atmosphere, really enjoyed and highly recommend

Isaac Waller

Prompt service and high quality.

Tony Duke

Pretentious millenials posing as barbers.

Jay

Awesome bunch of ladies and gentleman, Only place in town I buy my hair product !

H Lê Công

not happy about their service

Jason Elder

First time I walked into Victory Barber and Brand I was taken back to a time my grandfather perhaps went to get his hair cut and beard trimmed. I got my first straight razor shave by none other than Matty Conrad and it was an experience let me tell you. Highly recommend Victory if you're looking to for more than just a haircut, shave or trim. Great conversations, amazing barbers and staff alike as well as products that a man can use. I should put out there that I started using the Victory brand wash that was recently released and I'm not kidding when I truly believe it is helping my beard grow and is looking more lush than ever. Pair that with some beard oil and wow, beard is looking good.

Andrew Van Stone

Absolutely fantastic cut, great atmosphere and even better barbers.

Christopher Aldridge

Good

Zachary Schneider (Zach)

Ryan was fantastic, had great ideas, and could hold an interesting conversation.

Andrew Knickerbocker

Its lit

Nathan Xplosion

Horrible experience. If you are looking to get a trim for a real beard, avoid this place. It'll take me six months to repair the damage done. There was no communication about the style I wanted, zero questions asked during the trim. I came out with a horrendously uneven beard shape, uneven/uncomplete moustache cut and my beard reeked like old cigarettes from the barbers fingers. If you want something done right, do it yourself

Jeremy Tang

As an advertising company, they give you the best haircut than any other advertising companies. Could find better haircut in Victoria, and much cheaper. They just basically don't fully understand what you want then cut your hair super fast. Maybe he just want to have a smoke outside... Nothing disappointed me than this, I've seen a lot their amazing post on Instagram, and I was so excited to have a hair cut at the Victory. ONLY DISAPPOINTING. REGRET.

David Karstein Saele

Absolutely the best barber and stylist I have ever had. Doug is awesome!!

Adrian Nyland

Love it here. The barbers are all great and the prices are reasonable for the level of service.

John Gannon

Shout out to Ryan and the other staff for top-Drawer service and cut-to-order styling. Clean efficient, skilled, and pleasant. The #1 place in Victoria without question.

Geoff Williamson

Always great

Lucas G

I've had three different people from Victory give me a beard trim in the past year. Two of them butchered my beard, which when you take as long as me to grow it out, is terribly disappointing. The last trim was so bad that my wife told me I should just shave the whole thing off. Time to hire new staff.

Stuart Marney

Have tried many others since I moved to Victoria and will always go back to these guys. They will tell you if the hair cut you want will work with your hair and not just attempt to make it work. They will always discuss options and styles. Love the atmosphere of the shop.

nate pellerin

Awesome atmosphere, great haircuts

Chris McCrimmon

Honestly, it is the least prentensious, super cool place you will ever frequent. Excellent haircuts, every time.

Kyle Gilmar

Been cutting my own hair for years, finally decided it's time to go back to a barber. David's the guy. Managed to somehow wrangle my head of cowlicked hair into something presentable, which is the first time in my life that's happened. Yes, they're on the expensive side, but the results are something I've not been able to get anywhere else, and I'll keep going back.

Sean Brookes

Gorgeous interior, and great product line, yet the cuts are pretty pricey.

VancityWild

Purposely chose different barbers the last three haircuts and they’ve all nailed it. Great staff, great environment, definitely the place to go for a cut. We’ve also had our toddler get his haircut twice, and they were so good with him!

Sam Kehler

I've always had a great cut and a great time there! Call two days ahead to book!!

Fernando Gallegos

Love this brand...

Garrett Brett

Great place to get a haircut and a shave for a great price. Barbers are friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced.

Maureen Briglio

Last Wed Zoe trimmed up my Pixie cut, great locale, great vibe, great price!

David Drohan

Never trust a bald barber. The first thing you notice when you walk into this "barber shop" is a focus on typewriters, old bikes, taxidermy, and gratuitous, unimaginative self-branding. Everywhere. The store feels like that dumb footballer from highschool. You know, that one who can only manage to communicate by raising his fist and stupidly shouting the name of the school's team. "Victory! Duh..." The uninspired, over-the-top design in-store should have had me questioning the establishment's authenticity right away. The bald barbers should have had me running. Never trust a man to cut your hair when he declines to keep any hair himself. A "buzzed on the sides, long on top" was the first style suggestion I was given, which was not surprising. Unimaginative, uber trendy, and easy, just like the boring decor and the bald pates at Victory Barber & Brand. Every other male in the shop was getting exactly that cut. I declined, and suggested some less ironic alternatives. My barber went to work. Perhaps he was nervous that he couldnt cut my hair in the same unique style everyone else was getting. Perhaps he was struggling to imagine new ways to articulate the store's name. Whatever the case, over 45 min cut, he said not a word in conversation to me. Awkward, much? Maybe the silence was part of the try-hard hipster aesthetic? I walked out of there less $40 in my pocket, and with a cut I could have had from any Supercuts. All in all, I felt like I was in an episode of Portlandia. Get your hair cut here if you want people to see you getting your hair cut someplace trendy, NOT if you actually want a good haircut. Never trust a bald barber.

Jesse Edmonds

Best Barber experience in the city!

Rhythmicon Sound

the best in town.

Darcy Sauer

Talked my hubby into trying Victory a year ago....took me another year to convince him to try and get over the first dreadful haircut and try again. Ya, no 3rd chance guys, two strikes and you are out. No Victory here...if your hair requires some actual thought, not just clippers and buzzing, forget it. Neither guy listened, and my man's nice long hair that he specifically said no more than a 1'4' inch off the back, is now almost 2 inches shorter. He has wings that with a little effort, he could fly. Cool atmosphere, but that is it. Back to the drawing board. Why is this so hard??

Owen Williams

First time going here after moving to Victoria and so glad I found this barber. They did a great cut, provided good, thoughtful advice and the whole space just had a great vibe. I’ll be going back for sure!

Taylor Rice

The building and shop are beautiful and have a funky finish. Though being very "Trendy" this Babrber shop offers great product, great barbers and a great atomspher. Elia is fantastic.

Grant Goldner

I really enjoyed my haircut here, from the great job done by Teressa to well designed interior, this is was worth it.

Andrew Funk

Great Barber! Quick, excellent service and above all very good quality haircuts! Highly recommend :)

Steven Gillan

Been coming here since it opened. Best cut and service in town.

Jay Matlock

One of the trendiest places in town, and for good reason! Victory has a special atmosphere with friendly barbers. They'll give you a top-notch look for a top-notch price.

Daniel Wilkin

Time for the beards and plaid shirts to go but the haircuts are great.

Tobias Mehra

Have been going for a while now and always top service ... Paul and Aahmes are great ... Consistent quality

jeff mcallister

I’ve always been the type of guy to stick with a single hair-dresser. Aside from having someone who knows exactly what you want, there’s the benefit of being able to pick up a conversation exactly where it left off three weeks ago. Before Victory opened, I had a strong relationship with a Victoria stylist who cut my hair for years. I deviated from time to time when scheduling conflicts or work (I’ve spent the last few years writing about men’s style) required it. I’ve had the luxury of sampling a lot of what Victoria has to offer and found something that worked for me. I was content with my status quo. One side-effect of working close to men’s style is that you become jaded toward trends. You develop a good eye for spotting absences of authenticity. I’ve always been quite liberal in calling brands on their bullshit. After interviewing Victory owner, Mathew Conrad, for a story I was convinced enough to give his trendy shop a try. I had a great conversation, got one of the best cuts I've had, and was back again the following month. Since then I’ve grown incredibly fond Victory and its staff—including Paul, the aforementioned bald barber (introductions help when trying to hold a conversation during your cut, Mr. Drohan!) I still try to stick to a single barber, but these days I’m a Victory man.

Jade Dorit0

Great staff, great venue, great prices, great cuts!

Ting Chan

Over priced if you are just getting your hair cut but good Barbers

Brian Neal

Fixed up a bad haircut from another place and my barber was great conversation too. Really good rates for a downtown location as well.

Ted Wallbridge

Friendly people who care about your hair.

Andrew Brumwell

Classy shop. Great staff.

Rich Emery

Great atmosphere! I always get a great haircut and good conversation. I highly recommend everyone to come check out Victory Barbers

Josh Warrington

Been going here for a few years and never been disappointed! Great vibe, great service and great people!

Mike Allen-Newman

I think that Victory Barbers is the best place in town for mens hair cuts. Victory Barbers reminds me of Barbers shops in the 1980's and 1970's that really were train well in giving men a haircut and shave. They have really good staff and give really good service! There is one guy in there by the name of Paul which does a great haircut and shave. Paul went to Barbering school and was trained well in Barbering.

Grant Atwood

Can’t give this place a better review. Justin has been a helpful, charismatic barber who puts effort into the experience he provides to his clients. Anyone else I have run into has been super friendly and kind. COVID has put pressure on us all; Victory has stepped up to the challenge and made their clients feel the rewards of hard work. A good, clean, safe environment.

Sam Jackson

Haircuts were good, but this place is not very service oriented as others have said. I expected a bit more for what I was paying. Staff is knowledgeable, but I felt unwelcome. I went there two times, both of my barbers were rude and unfriendly. I'm not going back.

Carlos Miranda

You can book appointments online. Enough said.

Saul Gabriel

Great place to have a haircut

Rory Drysdale

Great service and a cool atmosphere

Sam Khalili

Great for what it was! A haircut!

Matt Flindell

Always good haircuts. Little pricey.

Michael Freedman

Finally got a good/proper haircut after a year here.

Willem Brussow

The location and decor is very nice, though the staff seemed impersonal and the haircut was dead average. I will be going back to my usual place next time.

sam

Says they're open on Sunday but they're not ????

Ian Macdonald

Best cut and beard trim. Elia was very personable and very good. I look forward to going back again.

Simon Cuell

The best experience I've had in Victoria so far. Thanks, Josh!

Andrew Vincent

Cristal 10/10

Andrew Vincent

Cristal 10/10

Jason Dane

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Thomas Mirtle

I had not gone to a barber for some time - and I have to say this was a refreshing experience. The staff were very friendly and are helpful. I was suggested what would look good and given a full run down of what they were going to do for my haircut. I felt very good afterwards and would highly recommend this barber. I would come here again no questions asked. An overall awesome experience.

Garrett Grizzae

Stuart is hands down the best barber. Great service, atmosphere, and the place is clean. If you’re looking for someone that has perfected there craft this is the guy. I’ve been in and out of this shop and it’s always a great experience.

Michael Leamy

Real people. Well worth a visit!

Ben Mason

Best place for a men's haircut that I know of. Friendly staff make you feel comfortable and the store is really cool looking. I've always had a great experience and haircut.

BearingSea

Cool place, nice employees. Overall a pleasant visit

Christopher Roy

Had one of the best cuts my son and I ever had here. Great vibe in the shop. Walk ins are possible but best to make an appointment. Solid selection of good products. Update: Still getting great, reliable cuts here and though my cuts are a bit more hipster that I sometimes want but they still great barber crafters here.

Will Reiher

Really happy to get my first beard trim! Excellent service for a reasonable price. My beard has never looked better.

Jon Richard

I have been going to Victory for my hair and beard since I moved to Victoria 2 years ago. I have sat at almost every barbers chair, and I have yet to receive a haircut that didn't make me look and feel %100 handsome. I go for the haircut, but I leave with confidence. A complete victory. Best Barbershop in the west!

Vineet Singh

Pricey but good.

Natalia RS

I always feel welcome walking into victory. great atmosphere. fantastic products for sale as well. never had a bad hair cut here

Alex Nagel

Best haircuts in town. Skilled, friendly barbers!

hagen kluge

This is an arthouse filled with good and talented people. Come here to collaborate and share some laughs.

Mason Wall

Best barber shop in town by far.

Logan Stolar

My review used to read "Hit up my boy Doug. Do it." Now that he is no longer cutting hair at Victory would I really recommend this place... Maybe? They can keep the five stars cause Doug was/is a legend.

Chris Litton

Great team, great vibe, great hair cut

Josh Loewen

Adam was super great. Cool down to earth guy.

Peter S

So i randomly decided to get my haircut here while i was in town visiting family. I had no real preconceived notions about it. Sit down and my barber looks like he hasnt had a haircut in years. Hes sporting an obnoxiously large, over the top man bun. He asks me what id like. I say to just tidy up my fade. He frowns, "maybe you should just grow it out a bit more and tie it up in a top knot". I refuse, and the resulting haircut was mediocre

Shane Mackenzie

Justin you are awesome! Thank you so much for the cut. Like I said you are stuck with me now! Lol I love this place everyone is so awesome and so Friendly! The only problem is with Google, I can’t give 10 stars!

Marcus Drums

If you like overpriced haircuts by very average barbers then this is the place for you. I'll buzz off my hair and trim my own beard before I would ever go back.

Gabriel Ansel

I read on the Internet that if you haven't changed your hair style in 10 years it was probably time. So I took that advice and headed over to Victory barber. Long story short is post hair cut I went from having only 2 friends to 4.5 friends due to the amazing job on my man mop done at Victory. I would highly recommend this place to any man looking to get their manhood back or just want to be come ridiculously handsome. P.S. David D... Nice cat

Jonathan Michaels

So hipster I go in with five o clock shadow and leave with a full, lustrous beard.

Matthew Littke

They gave me a great cut and even though it was my first time there, they were very friendly and interested in who I was.

Joel Ferguson

Skilled barbers here.

Dave Davies

I go to Doug at Victory and have for years. Great barber and fantastic shop. And yes ... my great-grandfather would be proud. :)

Adam Ford

Pretty underwhelming beard trim. Cool space though.

k Christman

My Fiance gets hys hair cut here. Aamhash(sorry if misspelled) is awesome

Jon Floyd

Amazing atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great haircut and beard trim. Never thought I would want to pay for a haircut again, given my state of follicular coverage and my ownership of a pair of clippers of questionable quality, but this was amazing. I'm hooked and looking forward to next time. Special thanks to Justin. Definitely recommend!

Clive Gorman

Best barber I've had the pleasure of visiting. Helps me look decent for the wife.

Dylan Benson

The staff are excellent. The cuts are magnificent, and the atmosphere is the best you'll find whilst getting more handsome at the same time.

Ian Macdonald

Best cut and beard trim. Elia was very personable and very good. I look forward to going back again.

Garpin Lithor

I go there whenever I want to get a haircut

Rene Ramdeen

Absolutely stellar shop. Always inviting, curtious and very professional. When I visit Victoria this is my go to. I personally see Crystal when I'm there. She has taken excellent care of my haircut needs many years it seems like now. I recently tried to book with her but she was busy for a while and was unable to get in, until she called me back within minutes saying she could get me in. She went out of her way to accommodate me and I couldn't thank her enough. If you want to look sharp and have a great experience while doing it, hit up Victory Barbers.

Daniel Sanden

So happy with my experience. Fast, friendly service with an awesome environment. Super talented staff and really great pricing. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good barbershop experience in the downtown area!

Erik Benjamin

Best haircut Timujin has had in Victoria.

Marc Doucette

Consistently great haircuts!

Mark Atkins

Simply the best. One might say, better than all the best? Yes. Yes, one would.

Eric Glanville

Finding a good hair stylist in your home town can be tricky, but finding one while on vacation is nearly impossible. Fortunately, I stumbled upon some positive reviews for Victory online, and took a chance. They didn't disappoint. Crystal was very professional -- asking questions before starting, and pointing out things to consider along the way. She used a variety of tools (clippers, scissors and a straight blade), with excellent results. She even gave us some cycling route suggestions and introduced my wife to "Pierre" -- her French Bull Terrier! In the end, both my cut and my impression of this place were excellent. Will definitely look them up the next time we're in town!

josh bachynski

Top cuts of true artisans

Teagan Borrego

Izzy does an amazing job! Always makes sure you walk out of his chair feeling fresh, and looking like a million bucks. He takes his time and does quality work. Have been coming here for years and won’t ever think about wasting time dealing with a super cuts or sports clips. You want a good haircut, you go to an award winning barber. Period. Hands down. Best place to go in the crossroads area.

Dune Boon

Thanks Doug for the excellent haircut. I will definitely be back.

M. H. Wells

This place makes me feel handsome although I dont present very masculine. Very gender affirming. Great service. Sweet doggo to pet before your trim.

Jennifer Hailstone

With the Covid challenges it was a bit to get use to but I so needed a hair cut by this point was willing to accept what was. No shampooing or blow dry, but besides that was great to see Justin my barber, he did an awesome job.

Tim Masson

Great service, comfortable atmosphere, bit expensive ($40 for cut and beard trim). If I was local, I think it would be a once-a-month bloke-treat kinda place.

Michael Squier

Great experience, even better haircut.

Shunsuke Nagao

I love them !! I usually go for drink & play video games while waiting.

Adam Klassen

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, I trust them with my beard mostly. Plus a great local company that has top quality oils and balms

Kyle H

I love this place. It has such a cool environment, the barbers are professional, personal, and you can tell they all love being there. Their brand of hair products is the only one I use; my hair always looks, feels, and smells fantastic leaving that place.

Eric Novak

Stylists know their stuff

Maury Lum

All good here, good service, quality products, quality cuts, just wish they had a service for more frequent touch ups vs full cuts. Adam is great.

Andrew Cusack

I was pretty disappointed with my experience. I’ve had better conversations with French waitstaff, the quality of my cut was average, and I didn’t get a good vibe. I’m not going to be back.

Adam Flint

Best in town!

John Brum

I have only passed by but it looks like a great place to get a hair cut or shave. Pretty sure you can have a beer here while you getting your trim. Looks like both male and female can use this location for haircuts. They appear to have a lot of products for sale as well that you can buy

Will Whittaker

If you have a beard, you should get it maintained here.

Richard Brown

Like getting a haircut from a bored French waiter. Stared at me until I described what I wanted, turned the chair away from the mirror so I couldn't see the cut happening, I asked for suggestions twice and received shrugs in response. Said I wanted to take a look at my head, was told I could look after my wash... I go to barbers so I'm not fussed over but being treated like I showed up to a party two hours early was a first. The cut was acceptable.

Desmond Hedderson

You're paying for the atmosphere, haircuts are mediocre, but it has a good atmosphere. Been there a few times but it's just not for me.

Phillip Washeim

Excellent service. Great hair cut! Thank you

Odin Lund

These guys are amazing. Had my hair completely destroyed by a hairdresser I had gone to the previous day at a different salon and came to them the day after to see if they could fix it or at least just make it look a bit better. They did a super job. Can’t thank them enough. Headed to a new school in 2 weeks, the barber there truely was a life saver. I’d highly recommend this spot. ????????

Matteo Ironborn

One of the guys there, I dont remember his name but he was a student, wasn't even PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED and he completely botched my haircut. From a place with such high review I was shocked that they'd allow some dude to just have at it with no proper training in cutting people's hair. If you do end up getting a haircut at this place, make sure you dont get it from a guy with "3 years of experience"

admtech69

Very rude staff and over-priced to add insult to injury. I can get a much better cut elsewhere for half the price and no attitude. I will never go back.

TETROX 21

It was nice great guys but the cut was awful and they butchered my hair. I asked for not much off but now I’m left with very very short hair.

roy poystila

Quality cut!

DIY Dave

Moved to Victoria nearly a year ago and it took 8 barbers in the city until I found a good one. Elia is a legend and a master at his craft and I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Travis “FlourSageRosemary” Forsyth

Great service, friendly staff. I’m always happy with my cut.

Rocketfish

The best place in town to get a cut, great staff and the decor is excellent.

joe hall

Love this place, dont get my hair cut often but when i do i always come here. Ask for josh if you want a wicked haircut and a great conversation. Nothing but good things to say about this place.

David Simpson

Great barbershop. Friendly people. Cool dog.

Michael Sansregret

Great work and easy to book with

brayden carr

Best Barber shop I have ever been to. Very professional and great haircuts! I recommend Gabe there.

Chris Gaudet

Meh brothers is better

Andy Bernhart

Crystal is my barber here and she is fantastic. Passionate about what she does and a friendly awesome person. Great atmosphere and people. High quality service.

Tosh Turner

Victory Barbers is my favourite barber shop in town thanks to Adam O'Callaghan. Adam is not only an exceptional barber, kind person, and friendly guy, he's deliberate with each cut he makes. Adam makes my hair easy to maintain and gives me the confidence that even if I don't do my hair every morning, it'll still look great. While Adam has a higher rate than I'm used to. The extra 10$ is worth every single cent. Highly recommend Victory, especially Adam.

Joao Vitor Squillace Teixeira

Update: went back, this time with Justin. The best haircut I ever had! Highly recommend. Changing my review to 5. Reply: Thank you for reaching out. Appreciate the customer service. Would be nice to be able to individually review the barber itself. I'll update my review as it doesn't reflect on victory itself, but an experience with a specific barber. Went there a few times and had great haircuts, however this last time it was really bad :/ (added my reply to the owners reply)

Matthew N

Quite honestly the men I have interacted with at Victory Barbers have been nothing but wonderful people and do not take this as an attack on their character in any way. the haircut I received was disappointing to say the least. I asked my barber (Daryn) to cut the sides of my hair shorter at the bottom of the sides than the top of the sides. I guess he didn't hear me or misunderstood and the sides of my hair ended up being cut the same short length. When I saw my friends later in the afternoon they commented negatively on the haircut and even my mom did the same, saying "at-least it will grow back". It seemed poor practice that the haircut and how I was visibly a little upset (although I didn't say anything till now)garnered no reaction from staff. At the end of the day it's just a haircut and the lost hair will grow back in a matter of two months but in a competitive industry, one where I havent had negative experiences elsewhere I felt as though it is fair that this experience is reflected in their reviews.

Jeremy Balliston

Best place for a men's haircut in town.

Justin Robertson

a great group of reasonably priced professionals who will clean ya up and show you how to wear your beard with style.

Nathan Willson

????‍♂️ great haircut if you can afford the price

Scott Hudson

Confusing experience with multiple phone calls altering our Appt time (barbershop with Appt times?). Very expensive for a haircut that was way too quick and mostly botched.

Danny Ali

Great service here. These artists know what they are doing!

Patrick Robert

Doug is an amazing barber, great experience every time. Just make sure you book a few days in advance as they are always busy!

Alex Frohlich

I see Justin. He's pretty dope and friendly. Clean cut.

Harjinder singh

I like it

Thomas Guerrero

Just a great place to get your hair cut. Been going since they opened.

Oscar Furtado

Wonderful staff who are extremely skilled and passionate about their craft. Been there many times and always leave super satisfied.

Trev Alien

Very unprofessional establishment... my partner and his friend had an appointment booked for 11am and when they got there (on time) they told them they were booked for 10am. When they checked the confirmation email it was in fact for 11am and they would not even try to fit them in at all. Did not even seem sorry, they just said they stated they were fully booked up. So unprofessional to double book and then not even try to rectify their own mistake. The appointment was made for a pre-wedding man-date so disappointing to say the very least. Will never recommend this place to anyone.

Ameya K.

Love the atmosphere and the staff. I've been going there since I moved to Victoria in 2018. They are good, they are busy. I would just like that they take more time on their services. Overall, the best barbershop in the region.

Christi Meyers

My son gets great haircuts here, consistent and stylish- Katie is fab!

Devin Watson

Visited twice. Had one great experience with a friendly and helpful barber, and one bad experience with a rude and unfriendly barber. Visit at your own risk.

Geff Grant

Awesome atmosphere and amazing hair artists

David Opperman

Decent cuts. Good middle of the ground place

Rob

Nice, friendly staff. Sat down for a beard trim, took too much off, went back the next day to get it fixed, were unwilling to correct they're mistake even though there were barbers sitting down chatting about the weather. Not going back

Aaron Pridy

Great atmosphere & friendly staff that know what they're doing. Doug gave me the best haircut that I've ever had.

Tom Power

Friendly staff, and always get a good haircut here. Also a good selection of good quality of hair products.

Graham Smith

Think too much of themselves. Lots of other barber shops n Victoria.

Brian Wallace

Great barber shop but quite pricey.

Rosemary Landersen

Classy joint.

Izaak Koolman

Super cool place, really liked the decor. I didn't get a haircut while I was in, but I did purchase some moustache wax. It's not as firm a hold as I was led to believe, which is disappointing. But I would probably get a haircut here nonetheless, the guy coming out when I went in looked quite sharp, and they do hot shaves as well.

Shawn Soole

Been going to Paul since they first opened and wouldn’t let anyone else cut it.

Teri Kerr

Just an amazing place. Thank you for always making my boys feel handsome - and for giving me the best haircut I've had in years!!!

Johann Cediel

too expensive just for a standard hair cut

Gary S

Been my go to spot since they were talked about at a Rifflandia festival by the lead of City and Colour. Awesome atmosphere.

Lorne Moore

Jordan is my fave barber in Victoria for many reasons. She is extremely personable and fantastic at fades. I highly recommend you book in with her you will not be disappointed.

Jason Craveiro

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great haircuts. A++

Alex Davies

My go to barber shop in town. All the staff are very knowledgeable and you can always trust them to give you a top ratw cut. Great atmosphere and decor to match

David Gluck

My experience was incredible thanks to Paul Huxtable and the other staff at the shop. I simply walked in off the street and they were able to accommodate me right away. I had little, well no insight, into what I wanted in terms of style, but know this; I have had more than one person refer to me as "shaggy" from Scooby Doo. After I walked out of that shop my wife said to me, "you kind of look like Ryan Gosling." Did you hear me readers? Ryan Gosling. Damn effin right. If that isn't worth the money I don't know what the hell is. Paul Huxtable is the Jesus of hair.

Joel A

Fancy place and fancy haircuts. It's pretty expensive for a haircut. A complete clone of the high-end barber shops that have been popularized in California for the last 5 years. The cost of the lease in downtown Victoria's Atrium building I think would be pretty steep....

Chris Turnbull

Wonderful staff here. Great place to come for great haircuts

Hessam Homapour

I don't normally leave reviews right after getting a service. That being said, my haircut is extremely fresh ???????? and I can't find the right word so decided to write a review as I'm walking to get to my car on this snowy day. Big thanks to my barber, Teresa (Hoping I didn't pull a Starbucks here). PS. It's my first time here.

Brian Bates

I always feel like a million bucks when I leave here. Every barber they have in there is top notch.

Colin McTaggart

Beard care at it's finest.

Nik Southwell

Amazing detail, conversation, style and head shampoo ;) Crystal and Pierre definitely make it worth the trip.

Michael Monks

Always a great haircut

Adam McLean

I've been getting my hair cut by Paul at Victory for a number of years now and would highly recommend both him and Victory. Not only have I been happy with every cut he's done, but he remembers what he did the last time and is great about making any changes that I want. I also got a hot shave recently and highly recommend it. Not just a good barber, Paul's a nice guy to chat with and the staff in there are always friendly and welcoming.

Kevin Campbell

Very professional and friendly staff and the shop is dog friendly.

Lance Glenn

Yip...Pretty great place to get a haircut. Doug has been doing a stellar job for years, and Crystal is great with my nephew. If you're looking for a great haircut done by talented people, anyone here can do the job. Matty has set pretty high standards for his staff, and it shows. (It's also super nice to be at a place where it's obvious that the staff love their work. Rated 'most excellent!'

Derek Smith

After trying many barbers around Victoria I am only able to recommend Victory. They are attentive, listen to you when you say what you want and clarify your idea, offering slight alterations that will genuinely look good. I have not used a single barber but many and every one has led to a great hair cut at Victory. The reason I wouldn't give 5 stars is the price is a bit high especially if you have a high maintenance cut that needs monthly or bimonthly attention.

kushak suchdev

Fantastic service.. great vibe and very attentive staff.. overall a wonderful experience

Avery Merrison

This place is awesome, it has a great atmosphere and the barbers there are very talented! It costs a bit more than a normal barbershop buts its definitely worth the money! Rose did a great job!

Chris Trevelyan

Booked a pre-wedding beard trim, booked it for 11am only to get there and was wrote in the appointment book as 10am. Wouldn't accept that it was there mistake and try to accommodate me even though I was getting married. It may look cool from the outside but don't expect any compassion from the staff. Disappointed to say the least.

Chris Zyla

Amazing vibe and great barbers.

Russ McCumber

Stuart Corkery gave me one of the best hair cuts I’ve ever received , his attention to detail and clear passion for cutting hair really showed in his work today. Stuart’s sense of humour and easy going attitude made my experience that much more enjoyable and made me feel more then comfortable at Victory. I look forward to seeing Stuart again in the future !!

Matthew A

Awesome people. Great time and reasonable

Jason Yan

I've been going to Victory since they've opened. I hate going to anyone else in the city. They are welcoming and they all have great skills. I recommend going to Victory and booking before hand.

Corey K

Great place for a haircut. It's a bit pricey but it's nice to go where you're recognized.

Ebi Salemi

Great service

Keith Cannon

Most friendly laid back atmosphere you can imagine. First visit today and if you're as indecisive about having your hair cut as I am they will take care of you. They know what you want even if you don't. Very skillful with their craft and you will leave looking as better than you thought was possible. Its worth the wait. Thank you rose and co.

Rob Britton

Best barber in town. Katie is a magician and I always leave impressed! The only spot/person I would trust for my pre wedding cut. Thanks for always making me look sharper than I am!

David Horbas

Decent cuts but always feel an air of pretentiousness in this place. Maybe my jeans aren't skinny enough but there are good haircuts elsewhere.

T. Orton

Great haircuts at an affordable price. I've been there twice in the past few months and have received two of the best haircuts of my life. They're also willing to talk to you about some options, which helps when you're not even sure what you want.

Peter Fleury

Crystal knocks it out of the park everytime without direction!

Chet Wilson

It was about a year ago and things may have changed but having it still stick out in my mind to this day is my motivation for writing a review. Sitting down in the chair with Paul as my barber I was taken aback when the first words out of his mouth were an insult. I suppose I should have maybe taken it as some constructive criticism but having it as the very first thing said and in a very direct manner it certainly set the tone for the rest of the experience there. Not only that it was quite cutting. The rest of my time in the chair I was essentially ignored with Paul consistently walking away to discuss something with another staff member they found quite amusing out of ear shot. Often the best and most talented are eccentric, where their social skills are lacking they make up for in skill, think Rain-man, however the haircut was exceptionally ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing to compliment either. From someone who so rarely is made to feel little by another person I cant imagine what others might have felt or experienced. The store itself on the otherhand was amazing, atmosphere was great, products were great, I'm sorry it was soured by that one individual.

mikey be

Warm and hip interior with a friendly atmosphere. Every barber I've had here has been great. I had a friend who didn't used to go to the barber and I've converted him with this place. It's quite popular so I find it's best to book in advance.

A.J. Smith

Great place to get your hair cut. Cool, friendly and knowledgeable staff. A little bit pricey (around $40 for a standard hair cut) but the barbers take their time and do an excellent job.

Kerry Tomczak

i have been having my hair cut here for the last year or so. i found a hair cutter that i liked and unfortunately didn't get her name. i called back to see if i could schedule with that hair cutter and was told their appointment book for prior to dec 11ths appointments was in storage and they couldnt help me.. i guess their storage must be far far away in another galaxy. hmmmmmm guess they dont want my business anymore

Marc-André Bélisle

I tried to get these hipsters to cut my hair one afternoon and they refused because i didn't make an appointment - even though the shop was completely empty of customers! Go somewhere else for your over priced hair cut- unless you want to be catered to from a bunch of lazy snobs.

Erik Wannop

Friendly staff, great vibes, great service, excellent cuts

Daniel Whitt

Great atmosphere, and the demeanor/conversation from the Barber's was very professional, welcoming and entertaining. What I will say about this place; you are paying more for these things and the Branding than the haircut itself. A GOOD haircut, but not worth the price on its own. The premium pricing is just for those who want a decent cut whilst feeling they are in an episode of Portlandia (no offence!). Cool spot, but for my week to week haircuts I will probably try and find a spot lighter on the Brand (and price!) and heavier on the Barber.

Ryan Errol Armstrong

Gabriel does a solid job here. Meticulous, thorough with good energy. I have light hair so my fade is a bit tricky but he takes the time to make sure it's right.

Trevor Hopton

When I first moved to Victoria I was worried about finding a good quality barbershop to get my hair cut and also a straight edge shave. I saw their add in a Rifflandia magazine a few years ago and since then I have gone nowhere since. I always get a "damn fine" haircut and sometimes to treat myself a nice straight edge shave. Great place with friendly staff.

kamaljeet singh sokhi

Best barbershop in town. Easy and covenient to book an appointment and get a cut done. Kudos to justin he is my fav. He is knowledgable and actually listens to me.

Jon Grant

Got a haircut by Stuart. Great atmosphere in the shop and his station was clean. He was genuine and easy to talk to during the cut, and I will for sure be coming back

G D

One of the better barber shops in town, but be prepared to spend a bit more. I've been 3 times, and each time I've come away with a very nice haircut. No problems explaining what I'm looking for. Their barbers are all very professional and have mastered the art of conversation. Want to vent about your day? Great. Want to just relax and stay quiet? You're good to go. I've had mixed results with their hot shave; while very relaxing and enjoyable, I've found I can get at least as good if not closer at home with my own razor. Didn't really feel like I got my money's worth. They offer a good range of hair and beard products, though much like their services they are a bit overpriced. The decor is very cool, sort of post-industrial hipster chic (if that's your thing). Decent, but not quite great. Pros: +Great haircuts +Talented, professional staff Cons: -a bit overpriced -hot shave isn't super close

Harry Baker

The people here are wonderful.

les donaldson

Great haircuts , great staff, even a little life advice, lol. Love it

Sir Awesomeness I

Great haircut and some solid advice to help my dry scalp.

Matthew S

Best hair cut I've had in years!!!

random11196

Came in for a beard trim with Crystal and asked to take an inch off the bottom of my beard and clean it up. The Barber cut off nearly all of my mustache without asking me, I asked her to round off the bottom of my beard a bit more and she instead cut the sides of my beard down to my cheeks. It's going to take months to grow back the damage.

Benn Pascalau

Me and my son are in regularly to see David for our haircuts. He's great at his job , we always leave with an awesome fresh cut! A great vibe in the shop and everyone is very pleasant. My son actually was always scared to get his hair cut, we tried lots of places, had to even leave with hair partially done. Once I took him in to see David for a cut, we have no problem since! He is always looking forward to his haircut appointments now!

Sterling Grice

Josh and Matt have created a very cool room, and filled it with an amazing staff. My barber Paul puts you quickly at ease, as it becomes obvious he is a master of his craft

Lukas Hahn

First time getting my hair cut and over all very impressed. Professional, diligent, attention to detail, unreal vibes, and super cute dogs chilling in the shop. Also, love the General Store selection (merchandise) and the interior design. Will be back for sure :)

Harrison Lagzdin

The guys there are a bunch of beauties. They will give you that nice fade and crisp edges the whole way around.

Jeremy S

Great place to get your hair cut. Very comfortable setting, and whoever there you book with will do a good job.

Robert MacDuffie

This is a really cool place. With a really cool decor and really cool hipster hair dressers. I went in to get a hair cut and beard trim. I was told that I was getting my beard trimmed and hair cut by one of their best cutters. Long story short. My cutter was bald. I don't really trust a bald person to cut hair but gave it a go anyway. He did a "Super Cuts" type of job on my hair and didn't know how to trim my beard properly. So he didn't charge for the beard trim. Even still, their prices are outrageous for the job that they actually do. You'd be better off going to First Choice or Super Cuts. I don't mind paying over 40 dollars for a hair cut, if they do an excellent job, but they didn't.

Calan Aldred

First time here. I walked in and had Joy as my barber. Joy didn't cut any corners and was extremely detail orientated. I'm very happy with my haircut which is saying something because I'm hard to please. The atmosphere is amazing. The owner makes you feel at home. He personally came over to me to shake my hand knowing this was my first time. I HIGHLY recommend Status Barber to anyone. I'll be back.

Jayson Van Ee

Paul is the best!

John Simpson

Was in this morning for a cut and a shave.The cut was fantastic,the shave left a lot to be desired. Three hours later my face is suggesting that I forgot to shave this morning. I don't exactly have a lumberjack beard. I hate to say it but I get a closer shave with my mug,soap and my dollar shave club razor. Yes, it's a lovely experience full of ritual, lotions and hot towels, but $80 and a good tip later I feel like this was an experience that I won't repeat.Sorry guys.

Timothy Smith

Good job

Brian Pae

Amazing barbers! Ask for Justin!

M K

This place REFUSED to give me a haircut just because I was a WOMAN. I have a short barbered haircut and have been going to barbershops for a long time. Victory Barbers (Gastown location) called me to confirm if the appointment was for myself or for someone else. After I confirmed it was for myself, they said in the most patronizing voice that it *is* a barber shop and they only cut men’s hair, but they were sure the salon next door could take me. They didn’t even ask what kind of haircut I have and outright denied to cut my hair just because I was a woman. This is discrimination and I honestly baffled at the treatment I received. They have a female barber but they don’t cut women’s hair even if it’s a barbered cut?!

Dylan Pisto

Friendly and helpful staff and a cool atmosphere!

Josh Crisp

I decided to give the shop a try as it is located a convenient block away from my office. The space has a strong, albeit over the top, focus on its decor. At the end of the day, I could care less about the store design, as long as the service I am paying for is worthwhile. My first experience was average. The barber seemed far more interested in joking around with his co-workers than acknowledging my attempts for small talk. I'm not demanding that my barber be interested listening to my every word, but having the customer service skills to carry on a casual conversation certainly could not hurt. My haircut was mediocre, but far off the mark for its nearly $40 price tag. Against my better judgement I decided to come back and try another barber to see if the experience could be redeemed. It was a disaster. The barber mumbled a hello, which was about the extent of his interaction during the cut. I attempted to strike up a conversation which was ignored, along with my instructions/expectations as to how I wanted my hair cut. Instead my chair was turned around away from the mirror as he attempted to complete my cut as quickly as possible. My hair came out looking nearly exactly like his own and nothing like what I wanted. That said, its mainly my own fault for not learning my lesson the first time through. If you are looking for a ordinary haircut, don't care much about customer service, are alright with the shop's premium price and don't mind being having your haircut style forced upon you, then this is the place for you. However, I would strongly urge you to learn from my mistakes and spend your hard-earned cash elsewhere. For a place that prides itself on offering a superior experience in comparison to a standard barbershop I certainly did not notice anything noteworthy other than in my wallet. Just because you are paying for a premium product does not mean you get what you pay for here.

Steve Braam

Stellar staff

Jordan Penner

Incredible experience. The staff here are really friendly. I always feel "at home" when I come here. Great service as well. Best haircut I've had in my life!

Josh Bryan

Straight razor shave with Elia was unreal. Looking for a gift for any dudes in your life? This should be choice number 1. It's like a super masculine spa day for your face. Go to Victory. Seriously.

Bryan Higgins

There are many places for guys to get their haircut in Victoria, but there is NOTHING comparable to Victory Barber & Brand. The first time I walked into the new shop, I was completely blown away. The service, quality of products, and the talent of the team speak for themselves. From the second you walk into their casual atmosphere (greeted by Belle the bulldog), to the time you leave with a fresh new cut, there's no wonder why this is the place for guys to get their haircut in Victoria.

Kalia Leslie

My grandsons have their hair cut here regularly -- always good. Social distancing excellent.

Greg Brown

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good work.

Jackson Taylor

Had a great experience with Josh. He is a cool guy -- talks a mile a minute and gives a fantastic cut.

Harish Pranav Jagannath

I loved my new look haircut! I walk by this place every day from work, and always felt the place looked quite boutique and has a "classic" look. The place and the people have an identify here, and it shows in the service and haircuts. I was apprehensive at first, but I got my best-ever look here! Thanks guys! Of course, at $35 it is the costliest hair cut I ever had, but it felt it. I want to make a special call out for their men's shaving products. For someone who shaves daily, I'm enjoying the PRORASO shaving cream. Is it the BMW of shaving creams? I'm definitely headed back here the next time I need a hair cut!

Trevor Watson

These guys are pros

Garet Kay

Jordan is talented, funny, and quick. The staff have never been short of friendly and helpful. I am now an every 2 months regular and have no reason to even consider other options.

Ricky Winter

Been going for close to 7 years and this team always wows me! Can’t imagine ever going anywhere else.

Philip Sandsmark

Very fast, friendly and a great cut everytime

Carter Lapham

Amazing establishment, my favorite barber shop in Victoria

Ryan Chamberlain

Best cut ever by Ahmes!

lucas fultz-zentner

You won't find a better place to get a haircut in Vic if you're a man of taste. The barbers are very well trained and provide stimulating conversation for the most part while you're getting your weave did. Also the products they sell smell amazing and work great.

Steve Blair

As a glutton for punishment I have been to this place 3 times...every time I have been sat with Aahmes, or as he likes to be called Stingray (according to their website). As if that wasn't an indication of what to expect, I went in for my first haircut. I was desperately in need of a haircut so anything would have sufficed...he lacked personality (like any at all) but I was happy with my haircut. Since I was happy with my haircut the first time, I went back. Much like the first time I sat in the chair, he asked me what I wanted and he turned the chair away from the mirror. I sat and watched Paul talk to and joke around with his client while my stylist was maybe contemplating a career change so he would be less miserable, but any attempt at a conversation was shot down with a grunt or one word answer. When it came time for a tip he asked if I had any plans for the weekend and I told him I would be finishing the final details for my upcoming wedding, and his response was "That doesnt sound relaxing". I left and told myself I would look for a new hair shop for the next time. Which brings me to the third and final time (I know, I know)... My wedding was the next day and I just needed my facial hair trimmed since I had been there a couple weeks previous for my last haircut. The only reason I chose to go back was because our pre-wedding prep was being photographed and I thought the shop would photograph well, and I hoped (and hoped and hoped) it was somebody else that would be doing it, but NOPE, Aahmes aka "Stingray" came in from his smoke and called my name. He asked in his usual unfriendly tone why I wanted it trimmed. I told him just to clean it up and he told me it looked fine. I usually keep short facial hair and it hadn't been trimmed in close to 2 weeks and I was looking like a bum. I told him "clean and short, like yours" and he responded "Oh, you want it shorter?"... and he wasn't kidding. Doug did my husbands straight razor shave and was super personable, congratulated us on getting married and told us we could stay and use the shop for photos as long as we wanted. Paul is always hamming it up with his clients and seems like a pretty nice guy... it's a shame I was turned off of this place by a stylist with a major attitude because the rest of the staff seem to be friendly. If you want to make an appointment there I would suggest maybe asking for anyone except Aahmes, maybe they will get the point and he will realize without clients he doesn't get a paycheck.

Kyle Kushnir

I've been coming here for years, and everyone is excellent. Great service, great haircut, great atmosphere!

Laura Kalcsa

The perfect spot for wedding parties to get looking great for the big day!

Eric Andersen

Great service friendly staff

Stephen Cornish

A good place. Nice staff. But despite claims not service oriented. Sufficient for a quick cut.

Thomas Bodenchuk

Great Haircuts great people :)

Duncan Richter-Sly

Roy is an absolute beauty - Does my hair the way I like it, is very knowledgeable about hair products, and (most importantly) can hold a good conversation throughout. 5 Stars for this man!