Scissor cut
35–45 minScissors and comb from the nape to the crown, for length and for hair with volume.
Book: Scissor cutWatsonville, California
Family-run, three chairs, walk-ins after 3
Britany, her father Donato and Jeronimo cut hair on Main Street. Walk in Tuesday to Friday after 3 p.m., come any time on weekends, or book your chair.
Britany Olague
Owner and barber
Britany runs the shop her father started. She cuts with scissors and clippers, from a child's first cut to a clean fade, and she keeps the walk-in board moving.
She grew up in this shop and still sweeps up after her last client.
Works Tuesday to Saturday
Speaks English and Spanish
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Donato Olague
Founder and barber
Donato opened Tijera and has cut hair in Watsonville for decades. He is the one to see for a straight-razor shave, a beard trim or a classic scissor cut.
Half the regulars sit in his chair; the other half sit in Britany's.
Works Tuesday to Friday
Speaks Spanish and English
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Services
What we do and how long it takes
Every service shows its minutes.
Cuts
For straight, wavy, curly or coily hair.
Clipper cut
25–35 minOne guard or several, with a clean edge at the ears and the neck.
Book: Clipper cut
Beard and details
Add them to a cut or book them alone.
Line-up
15–20 minThe hairline, sideburns and neck outlined with small clippers and a razor.
Add to a cutBook: Line-upHot towel shave
30–40 minA hot towel, lather and a straight razor, start to finish.
Book: Hot towel shave
Prices are set by each barber's level and shown when you book.
Walk-ins and appointments
Walk-ins and hours
412 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076. Parking on Main Street and in the lot behind the shop.
- MondayMonTodayClosed
- TuesdayTueToday10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- WednesdayWedToday10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- ThursdayThuToday10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- FridayFriToday10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- SaturdaySatToday8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- SundaySunToday9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walk-ins: Tuesday to Friday after 3 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday to Friday before 3 p.m. is by appointment. The line closes 30 minutes before closing.
Clients
From the chairs
“I bring my two boys on Saturday mornings. Donato is patient with the little one, and Britany always tells me how long the wait is.”
Yolanda P.
“I have gone to Donato since I was a kid. Now my son sits in Jeronimo's chair. Same shop, same good fade.”
Ernesto V.
“I came on a Wednesday after work, put my name on the board and was in the chair in twenty minutes. They showed me how to keep the taper up.”
Tomás R.
Sample reviews.
Questions
Before you come
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in Tuesday to Friday after 3 p.m., or any time Saturday and Sunday. Before 3 p.m. on weekdays we cut by appointment.
How long is the wait?
Waits vary. The board by the door shows who is next, and the barber who greets you can tell you about how long.
How long does a cut take?
From 25 to 55 minutes, depending on the service. The menu shows the minutes for each one.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes, from the first cut. A grown-up stays in the shop during the cut.
Who speaks Spanish?
All three of us do. Britany and Jeronimo speak English and Spanish, and Donato speaks Spanish and English.
Can I ask for a barber?
Yes. When you book, choose your barber. If you walk in, tell whoever greets you and wait your turn.
Walk in or book a chair
We are open Tuesday to Sunday. Walk-ins are taken Tuesday to Friday after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday.