Olive Drive Barber Shop

Olive Drive Barber Shop is an old-fashioned barber shop for cutting men's, women's, and children's hair. Lily Nguyen will be the new owner beginning September 6, 2011. Lily worked at both The Aggie Barber Shop for three years and Davis Barber Shop for three years before being offered in August to take over the Olive Drive Barber Shop.

Services Offered:

• Haircuts for men, women, and children.
  

• Straight-razor shave with hot shaving cream.

Prices:

• Student Clipper cut $9.99 and up. (Must show student ID)
  

• Kids hair cut $11.99 and up.
  

• Men and women $14 and $18 and up.
  

• Beard trim is $7 and up.
  

• Discount of $2 for a haircut and beard trim together.
  

• Cash and check only.

Ray Davidson opened the Olive Drive Barber Shop in 1958. Frank Vidales came on in 1963, bought the shop in 1970, and was the owner through September 2011 (so, for over forty years!).

Comments from Frank's time as owner:

• 2007-04-05 15:22:47   Frank gives a decent haircut, plays good music, and is a great bet for barbershop conversation/humor. Prices have increased to $17 or 18 though, so I've switched to another local shop that charges five bucks less. Switch back to your old prices Frank! —matty_s

• 2009-03-28 11:01:23   Frank is classic; he's been here over 40 years and just works Thursday through Saturday to cut hair and chat with those he's known for decades (he takes any walk ins though); You simply can't beat the experience in this old-gas-station-turned-old barber-shop; hours are very limited, and be warned the closing hour is when Frank leaves, not when you can get a last appointment; lots of cool old trinkets in the shop to look at, and some cool barber poles; Frank charges a bit more than others, but you simply can't buy the experience for less. —AlanMiller

• 2010-08-13 12:13:56   Great, simple haircut at a classic location. Frank has some interesting stories, and he wants to talk TO you, not AT you. A little pricey, but worth it in my book. I will surely be going back when I can. —ColinOConnor

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2011-09-16 11:02:03   Lily is fantastic! I followed her over from her last shop. She's nice and her work is both consistent and of high quality. I solidly recommend this place. It's an easy walk from downtown, or there's plenty of parking. —GrdStudentT

>Well, it was an easy walk from downtown until U.P. put up their F-ing military-grade fence. AlanMiller

2011-09-28 17:47:51   Lily has cut my hair the last 4 times and I'm very happy with her skills.When I went to the davis barbershop today she wasn't there so I left and found her at her new location on Olive Dr. My new barbershop! Brian —BrianBusby

2011-10-04 15:20:39   Lily is the best! Great haircut at a reasonable price. The shop is clean and bright with lots of toys for the kids. What's not to like??? —GeorgeFisher

2011-10-05 18:36:30   Just got my first hair cut here for the first time. Lily did a perfect job! I'm the typical asian and had a fade and spikes. Just let her know exactly what you want and she will do it! Theres a great student deal her for a reasonable 10 dollars also. Will def. come here again. —FredyTu

2011-10-14 15:24:23   We followed Lily to her new place, she is great. Very patient with my son and lots of toys for the children. The new shop is really easy to get to by car and you don't have to fight for parking. —JeffFriend

2011-10-24 16:23:01   We also followed Lily from her previous shop. My two year old LOVES getting his haircuts from Lily and looks forward to playing with the toys she keeps in the shop! She is patient and speedy – everything you need for a good kids cut. My husband now goes to Lily for his haircuts and his hair looks great too. GREAT PRICE, GREAT SERVICE, and LILY IS SUPER FRIENDLY :) —mdb

2011-10-29 19:01:48   I was a client of Frank's for years. Frank was great, except he was only open three days a week and took vacations on the fly even so. With the fence going up, I haven't made the trek around to try Lily's version. I finally went today and was quite impressed. I have a weird haircut and described it to Lily who did a great job figuring it out. She even brought out a straight razor and warm foam to clean the details, and offered a free eyebrow trim. She has kept the spirit of the old shop, even some of Frank's old toys, added a few of her own and it all works quite well. I will be making the long trek around to Olive Drive regularly. I am impressed. —AlanMiller

2012-02-21 22:18:12   Lily gives great haircuts at a great price! My husband tried her first, and came out looking very nice (unlike lots of lousy past results). I finally went in there with my two young daughters. She has a wall full of toys, so they were entertained while I got cut, then they each went, and we all came out looking great. It's a no-frills place, no shampooing or sets, but hey, what a deal! —NicoleR

2012-03-07 17:29:58   Lilly does a great job. After looking for the right barber all over Davis, I finally found Lilly. —JimStewart

2012-03-14 19:46:29   I used to go regularly to Davis Barber Shop until I realized that my favorite person there was no longer there. Thanks to the power of the wiki, I found Lily at Olive Drive and am so glad. Lily has always done an excellent job, often cutting my hair faster and better than other barbers. Unlike others that will make multiple motions with the clippers to make it just right while leaving your hair looking choppy, her motions are smooth and even, providing a sharp look. Plus, I really enjoy the razor shave of my neck. She's also offered in the past to trim my eyebrows at no extra charge. It's the little things that go a long way. I hope business picks up for Lily because she's the best I've been to in town. I know I'll be a regular over there. —BrettCoder

2012-03-20 10:53:45   Lily is the best in town. She cut my hair for more than two years while I was in Davis. It would have been longer if I hadn't moved to the Bay Area. —MattLow