About Members Only Barber Shop
Members Only Barber Shop, owned by Henry Franco, is a renowned establishment in downtown Santa Barbara, known for its 60 years of hairstyling and barbering experience. The shop, often referred to as Members Only Barbershop (MOBS), offers a unique blend of old-world service, precision, and modern technology. Franco's expertise in hair care, skin care, and grooming is highly praised, with customers expressing their satisfaction with the 'fantastic' and 'outstanding' haircuts they received. His ability to understand and deliver what suits the customer best has earned him the reputation of a master barber. The barbershop offers a comprehensive menu of services, including haircuts, shaves, and personal grooming consultations. Despite being a walk-in shop, appointments are highly recommended due to Franco's popularity. The service extends beyond the haircut, with customers praising the 'old-school' style beard trim, shampoo, conditioning, and warm towel treatment. The experience is further enhanced by Franco's knowledgeable recommendations on grooming products and his attentiveness to customer comfort, including massages and comfortable seating. Despite the high-quality service, customers appreciate the affordable pricing and the lack of up-charging for unnecessary products. Instead, Franco educates his customers on what to look for in grooming products, making the experience both satisfying and informative. The overall experience at Members Only Barber Shop is highly recommended, with customers expressing their intent to return and even considering flying back just for the service. The shop's expertise, personalized service, and affordable pricing make it a top choice for grooming needs.
Franco’s a gem. Truly one of a kind experience. You remember, sitting in the chair with nostalgic memorabilia, that barbershop is a craft and that you are the subject of a great craftsman. Franco is an eloquent conversationalist and a wizard with scissors and a straight razor. I’ll be back again for sure.
This place also offers female haircuts by Amara! She took her time listening to all of my ideas and inspo photos and i felt understood by her which was comforting. She was gentle with my hair and put a lot of intention in working with it. Amara was patient and open to taking my hair cut little by little. I would highly recommend :) great price too!
I've been going to Franco at MOBS for a few years now, and I'm consistently impressed. What I appreciate most is that Franco really takes the time to listen to what I want for my haircut and style, and he delivers perfectly. The three-towel shave is a truly premium experience – it's incredibly refreshing and makes the whole visit feel like a treat. If you're looking for a barber who pays attention to detail and offers a great shave, look no further than Franco