Moler Barber School of St. Paul

"Edit: they're insulting my intelligence to ruin my image even more. I was there but all of the barbershops are doing that. I would've been better off not getting cut because it made me sick! Stripped my hair follacles. Why would a shelter based on recovery or just establishing a foundation in ppls lives send us here!!!!!!! They are very threatening and intimidating...... These barbershops are controlling people's images because they're jealous."

"First time going. Figured, it's $9, it's a school, don't get too upset if he messes up: Everyone make mistakes. Went on 1/27/24, around noon if you wanna review the footage. Student: Nas. I would have added photos, but I don't have a before photo. And the after photo, I'm not too thrilled to share. The student awkwardly walks up to me and stands there. Quietly says my name, looks at me and waves the card I filled out and saying he didn't want to be rude and mispronounce my name. Usually, I would hope he introduces himself, but he didn't. We walk to his station. He points to the wall that I can put my jacket there. I walk to the wall as he sets up his station. I told him there's no space. He looks at a different wall and points to it. I walk in that direction and a different student tells me where the coat rack is. He asks me what can he do for me in the softest voice possible. As there are multiple customers and students talking, I tell him I just want my sides cleaned up with a 1, and a few on the top to not look so messy. This guy says, let's do a 6 instead. Shows me a size 6 clip, and then says I'm going to go front to back with this. I'm confused, and say, ok? I'm thinking, a 6 is kind of long for my sides. And then he goes in a line front to back. Confused as most places start at the sides and end with the top at the end. I tell him I wanted a few off the top, and he keeps going. He gives me a buzz when I just wanted my sides cleaned. After the buzz cut, he asks how do I like it. I'm not impressed. Still being patient, I tell him I want the sides cleaned up, what I originally came in for. Another student comes and starts sweeping. He asks "Nas, can you take a step back while I sweep". This is where and when I hear his name, even though I can see his student permit on the wall. During the haircut, he gets a call. And even during the call, he has to repeat himself because the other guy probably can't hear him. He apologizes and says he didn't hear me. Visibly upset, I can see a few other students looking. He offers to trim my facial hair. I didn't want it, but if the damage is done, let's see how his facial trimmings are. Yea, he can do a buzz cut. Great! I'm pretty sure I could've done it too. My recommendation for Nas, speak up so your customers can hear you, and listen to your customers. Offer suggestions while keeping what the customer wants. I'm sure the school has great students. With all schools, there's always a student who is more difficult. It has aspiring students who want to pursue a profession. Looking at the other students work who were there, their customers looked great. Unfortunately, I didn't get to enjoy that experience."

"Haircuts by students, I've been here a couple of times now and my haircuts have always been awesome. Prices are amazing and chill place to go to get your hairs cut. Highly recommend."

"Great community Barber School! I have been getting my hair cut here for about a year. They have multiple barbers available in training, which means there is little to no wait after check-in. Depending on the student's experience, the time it takes can be longer than a non-school barber so I always make sure to give myself a large window of availability. The student's listen to my preferences and the instructors are always nearby to assist. Ultimately, the experience is good and the price is great!"

"This is a great place to get your hair cut the students are great with what u ask for , and alex head instructor/teacher I get cuts from and have for years . I have seen him pass his techniques down to his students. I highly recommend. Very friendly atmosphere."