The Essential Barbershop
1185 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
Brea, CA 92821
schedule Opening Hours
| Monday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What People Mention
reviews Reviews (10)
Nancy Nieto
3 months ago
Took my son to Luis at Essential Barber Shop and it was a great experience. Luis was patient, friendly, and made my son feel comfortable the entire time. He really listened to what we wanted and delivered a clean, fresh cut. Excellent customer service, great atmosphere, and a barber I trust for my family.
Leonardo Lozano
3 months ago
Took my brother to Essential Barber Shop and had a great experience. Luis and Josh were both welcoming, patient, and made sure he felt comfortable the whole time. They really took the time to listen to what he wanted and delivered a clean, fresh cut. Great customer service, chill atmosphere, and a shop I’d confidently recommend for family.
Janet Nieto
3 months ago
Took my brother to Essential Barber Shop and the experience was smooth from start to finish. Luis was friendly, patient, and made sure my brother was comfortable the whole time. He paid close attention to what he wanted and delivered a fresh, clean cut. Great customer service and a barber I’d definitely recommend for family.
Madison Torres
3 months ago
Took my little brother to Essential Barber Shop and it was a great experience. Luis was super patient, friendly, and made him feel comfortable the whole time. He treated him with respect and still delivered a clean, fresh cut. Great customer service, great vibe, and definitely a barber I trust for my family.
Ervin Pineda
3 months ago
Can’t recommend Essential Barber Shop enough. Luis is super laid-back and knows exactly what he’s doing. His tapers are always clean, crisp, and blended perfectly. The vibe is chill, the cuts are top quality, and the prices are very fair. Always leave looking fresh.
Jovanni Garcia
3 months ago
Essential Barber Shop never disappoints. Luis is super chill and easy to talk to, and his fades are on point every time — clean, smooth, and detailed. You can tell he takes pride in his work. Amazing cuts for amazing prices. Definitely my go-to barber and highly recommend.
Kevin Wong
3 months ago
My dad and I have been going to this Barbershop for a couple months now, and it’s consistently been a great experience. The shop has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, and everyone is friendly. I personally go to Luis, and he always does an excellent job. He takes his time, pays attention to detail, and makes sure the haircut comes out exactly how you want it; and I always leave satisfied. It’s not easy to find a barbershop you can rely on long-term, but this place has definitely earned our trust
Melissa
3 months ago
Attention boy moms!! My 3 year old son absolutely hated haircuts we went to several places both cheap and high end and nothing worked but Joe is a kid whisperer he is SO SO patient, lets my son take breaks if necessary, explains to him what he’s doing and cuts his hair incredibly well! I always leave happy with my son’s curly haircut because Joe listens to what kind of haircut I want for him and never cuts too much or too little just right I feel heard and my son feels calm with him truly the best thank you JOE!!
MCFCBRYANACFC
3 months ago
Everyone here is great , but Joe Palacio really stands out. Not only are his haircuts consistent and very clean, he also provides the best customer service. Joe goes above and beyond to ensure every client is satisfied with the haircut and the overall experience. He continues to get better at his craft and always finds a way to make time for everyone
Jarrod Rodriguez
3 months ago
If you’re not getting your haircut from Joe at The Essentials, you’re most likely bald. I’ve been to plenty of barbers, but Joe isn’t just a barber, he’s an artist, a perfectionist, and honestly, a miracle worker. The man could fade a cloud. Every time I sit in his chair, I walk out looking like the upgraded version of myself that I didn’t even know existed. The shop itself, The Essentials, is exactly what the name promises: clean, stylish, welcoming, and dialed in with the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay long after your cut is done. But Joe is the real reason this place is elite. His attention to detail is unreal. He doesn’t rush, he doesn’t miss, and he somehow knows exactly what you want even when you don’t. I’ve never had a bad cut here — not even an average one. Every visit is a 10/10, every fade is crisp, every lineup is surgical. Joe is the type of barber who makes you rearrange your schedule just to make sure you don’t miss an appointment. If you want a haircut that turns heads, boosts confidence, and makes you wonder why you ever went anywhere else, go see Joe at The Essentials. He’s him.
