salon is very friendly , professional and they definitely provide much more then compare the price point my favorite barber is Rovin he has 21 years barber experience and friendly approach I highly will recommend to have professional and trendy haircut with Rovin read more

I requested a blowout, but the stylist straightened my hair instead. My curly hair is now damaged with some sections remaining permanently straight even after two washes and a deep-conditioning treatment. I returned to the salon to ask whether any relaxer had been used in my shampoo or if the damage was due to a lack of heat protectant. The stylist told me, "This happens sometimes and to just cut the ends and it'll be fine." I've been getting blowouts for YEARS and have never experienced this kind of curl damage or unwanted straightening. I even showed her a video of my hair from two days before my appointment, yet she insisted nothing she did caused the damage. I have never encountered such poor customer service. No solution or apology was offered for the damage done. If you have curly hair (or any hair at all), DO NOT COME HERE! read more

Alex's Unisex Styling Salon - After going to this salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Consistent hair cuts at a great price. No nonsense barber. Good for kids too. Great to have them in the neighborhood.

Nahum ( I may have spelled his name incorrectly) is my stylists. Always good customer service and very skilled with scissor cut

I came into Alex's without an appointment during the day and was sat down immediately. The haircut was quick, but the woman cutting my hair was responsive to what I wanted and checked in twice with me. While it's not the single best haircut I have ever gotten, it was perfectly acceptable and felt like an absolute steal for only $25. I will definitely be back! read more

I've tried multiple barbers in dc over time and even multiple in Mount Pleasant (this neighborhood - I don't even live here). Nahum (pronunciation na-ooom) is my favorite barber, in my 2 decades in dc and for the last many years I've been coming here. 1) I've never left with a nick on my skin only to my hair and beard (meaning their cut, my skin isn't). Safety is their priority. 2) the haircuts and beard trims are amazing. I recently experienced once in Georgetown (you'll see my review, bad), and the cost at Alex's was incredible - half the price for multipliers of worth. 3) all the barbers/staff are friendly - if you introduce yourself they make an attempt to learn your name and they remember even the most common Spanish name to the least common (to them) "foreign" name. 4) the clientele vary from every age / gender / race / background from just what ive seen while there. Folks of all backgrounds revisit. 5) this is community...join it!! I Love it read more

We went back, only due to it's proximity, Robin (1st chair) jacked up the price to 30 dollars for a simple cut, instead of the the usual "20". Last person also overcharged us. This place baits you with a cheap price and then overcharges you after your cut. read more

Been coming to Alex's in Mount Pleasant for at least 7 years. Now take my 8yo son. Robin is amazing with all the fun cut-ins my son likes. My hair looks consistently good as it grows out. Great service and really decent prices. Come support a family-owned small business! read more

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I'm pretty particular about my hair because I have a weirdly shaped head and an ugly face so really, it's up to my hair to "bring it all together" and keep me from looking like a Picasso painting. I've had several good haircuts from Alex's before but my last experience was just so egregiously bad I have to submit this review. Alex's Unisex Sorting Hat placed me into the hands of somebody who had no idea what he was doing. Basically, when I walked in they asked the guy holding the mop if he wanted to give haircutting "a try." He didn't speak English, so when I told him what I wanted he needed to get a coworker to help translate... and then explain to him how to actually do it. This would be understandable if I had said something obnoxious and vague like, "I want something avant-garde but also appropriate for the workplace environment." But I literally said, "Number two on the sides, scissors on top" replete with hand gestures. I was in the chair for a good 45 minutes before I glimpsed at the mirror and saw the trainwreck that my head had become. The sides were uneven, the top was uneven, the back was uneven. And for the past 20 minutes he had been using a pair of scissors that yanked out my hair every time he cut. I pulled a woman aside and explained to her that I was in a hurry and I wanted her to finish my haircut. Another man came over (I assume a supervisor) asking me what was wrong. I told him the same thing and he tried to tell me that there was nothing wrong with my haircut. At that point I literally looked around the room for hidden cameras thinking I was in an episode of Tabatha Takes Over. To top if all off, all the workers kept saying "Chino," and then other things in Spanish, and then laughing. I was unaware that Old Navy was having a sale. Ultimately, the woman that took over did a good job, and although it took an hour, I was satisfied with my haircut. So that saved them from having me walk out the door without paying, but not from this review. read more

Came to this location on September 18th 2018, I came with my three nephews to get their haircut, to which their mother wanted the same guy to cut their hair. I was told that that is not the way they do business and that someone else who is available may cut their hair as they become available. Secondly, my eldest nephew, asked for #21 for kids but that he wanted the top part longer than the picture, when I confronted the guy he said he only asked for #21 and that that was what he was giving him. My nephew holding in his tears said no that he told him that he requested the hair to be longer from the top. He ignored and said that that is not what he had asked. Unfortunately I needed their hair cuts because they had a family portrait shoot the following day. They do not pay attention their customers needs. I will not be coming back here again, this place is completely unprofessional. read more

Went in for a fresh fade, came out happy. Had an interview that day--went well. Jennifer cut my hair--I was a walk-in, Tuesday morning. Prices are lower than the competition, yet still typical DC area: 20 bones for a cut, 25 for a skin fade. Nice place--happy barbers. A guy named Poncho came in half way through to chat it up with the crew and it was nice to see an old-timer local come in and cheer everyone up! Robin cut my hair a few weeks later, and he did an excellent job. I had no special requests, just shorter all around. Great job, both times! I'll happily make my way over for another cut soon! read more

They are good at cutting hair, It's a little to cramp on the inside, not enough space for the numerous people that are waiting to get their hair cut. Another thing is that the ladies that bleach hair use strong chemicals that you can smell them as soon as you walk in so it's a bit uncomfortable having to smell that while you getting your hair cut. They should improve more in expanding the room or coming up with a better ventilation system. read more

Alex is exceptional and I appreciate his attention to detail. His experience leads you to trust him. Watching his other clients and his interaction with them, you get a clear indication of his commitment to his craft. He's also a very cool guy! Truly a master barber. read more

Alex's Unisex Styling Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

run run run ‍ anyone your dog your toddler anyone could do a better more professional job they put relaxer in conditioner they are extremely disrespectful if you ask questions or raise concerns they are not true stylist they can only get a customer once never twice as you would have realized there is a reason they are free and able to take walk ins dont go here under any circumstances worst experience ever had to go home and wash my hair of there horrible effort at hair styling my hair was crunchy and smelt of smoke read more

After walking in with my long red hair and being stared at for a minute or two, a friendly stylist generally asks me if I want to get my hair cut. I usually bring a photo, because I'm really bad at explaining how I want my hair cut. I have had different stylists each time, and they have all been excellent. They do a solid job of replicating the photo. It's a really fun atmosphere too. Boom box is playing sweet jams, and sometimes soccer is on! It's a very social environment with most people generally speaking Spanish. Don't worry though, even if you don't speak Spanish everyone is super welcoming! It makes sense - they are a business and they want customers! This is my go to spot for hair cut in DC. 14 bucks!! You seriously can't beat that. I always give them a handsome tip with that unbeatable price coupled with superb service. AND they accept credit cards - you can tip on them too! Quick note: They will put gel in your hair at the end of the cut unless you specifically ask them not to. I realize this may be standard for most places, but I just wanted to let you know. Letting them know ahead of time prevents me from having to take go home and wash my hair right afterwards! read more

To be fair, this seems like a perfectly respectable place. The staff was friendly and quick, despite a full house. I went to this place the other day as it had gotten such great reviews on Yelp. I have recently moved to DC from abroad and hadn't had a haircut in a couple months. As I had a job interview yesterday, I wanted to look clean cut and presentable. When I sat down at the barber's chair, I asked that she use a five guard on the sides and cut a half inch off the top. What I got was a fade that made my head look like an upside down pyramid with my bangs cut in a straight line. And to top it off, and this is the part that actually had me laughing in my chair, the barber used a straight razor to shave my temples / entire hairline. She literally shaved my hairline back about half an inch on my temples and I was so shocked I couldn't help but to laugh. After all, she had already dug into me. What was I going to do? Long story short: I walked into my job interview the next day with white swatches on the sides of my face / a ridiculous sculpted hairline that looked very ethnic (complete with the pointy, thin lined sideburns which I had to shave off entirely). I have had many bad haircuts in my life, some that even left me angry and annoyed. And while this is by far the worst and most inappropriate haircut I've ever had in my 32 years on this Earth, it's so ridiculous that I can only laugh at it. It's a fine establishment, and I think if you're under the age of 15 and/or Latino, this may be a great fit for you. If you're a professional white guy over the age of 30, this is not going to work for you. read more

This review is 100% about the haircut I received. The service, the people, the wait, the price...it was all great - unfortunately, I went there for a haircut. I just recently moved from Arlington to Columbia Heights and am currently (still) searching for a reliable place. So far, I'm 0 for 1. To be fair, I've only been there once, and thus have only received a haircut from one employee. That being said, it was without a doubt the worst haircut I've ever received in my life. I am NOT exaggerating. I was in the seat for about 10-15 minutes. Asked for a simple cut. "3 on the sides and trim the top about an inch or so with the scissors." Welp, she shaved the sides (you can't mess that up if you try) and then proceeded to pretend to cut my hair with scissors. She probably made 10 cuts total. The rest were miniature cuts of what seemed to be single strands of hair. I regretted my decision the second she started up top. At the end of the cut, she put some kind of "gel" in her hands and rubbed it into my hair. I thought it would make me look at least half-decent until I got home and ran some damage control myself. I was wrong. I looked in the mirror when she turned me around and I looked like someone who hadn't showered in about a week. I just looked greasy and my hair...can't even begin to describe it. Maybe the lady who originally started my cut was substituted out by a blind person. I went home to try and fix what had been done (and what I regrettably had paid $15 for) with little success. I shaved my head. Starting fresh. Next up...... ??? read more

I went here based on other reviews but I'm not going to knock those ppl. And my policy is to wait a week before critiquing things so here it goes. I came on a Saturday which was probably not the best idea but I rarely have time during the week to walk-in. Every barber in the house (about 7) was busy so I waited. About 10 minutes in, one of the cutters told me a seat opened up at the end. My cutter asked me in broken English how I wanted my hair cut. I explained it to her and she went at it. Granted I've mostly cut my own hair for the past 3-4 years but I still know what it's like to go to a shop to get it done. So I was a bit surprised that my cutter had my back to the mirror the whole time - I could never see what she was doing! When she turned me back around during the final cut, I was not satisfied with certain parts. As I explained this to her, it came out that she didn't really speak English. I don't have anything against those who can't speak but when you're in a service job, it's vital you speak some English. After I told her the spots that needed more attention through psuedo-Sign Language, she received a phone call on her cell. She picked it up and continued to limply cut my hair while chatting away on her cell (positioned between her shoulder and ear) for almost 5 minutes. The other cutters were making fun of her but seems as though she ignored it for the most part. I'm not trying to be mean but first impressions go a long way. Maybe it was my cutter who was the bad apple and the rest of them are pretty good but I probably won't be heading back there. I will say that $14 is a decent price for a haircut in DC these days. Regardless, I'll go back to cutting my own hair. read more

No frills but awesome. I walked in and immediately got a haircut and was out the door in under 30 minutes. I have thick curly hair and had 2" taken off, layered... all for $22 before tip. Very well done. I had just showered so didn't need shampoo and I didn't ask for drying/styling because I was pressed for time (my issue, not the hair stylist's!). Highly recommended! read more

Absolutely amazing place, walked in, didn't have to wait a minute to be taken care of. Great service, friendly atmosphere, great music! Left $17+tip and left with the most amazing haircut I have ever had. Jenni did a fantastic job, I strongly recommend her to everyone who's looking for a professional who can make you look beautiful. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, but I will be traveling to DC every time I need a haircut. Jenni is worth it !!! read more

This place gets 5 stars because I get a great men's haircut at a great price. For the past 8 years, I have been getting my hair cut by a particular salon professional for $40 bucks a pop. My hair is short and curly so I would need to get it cut almost every 10 days in order to keep it looking clean. Recently, my stylist left town so I had been trying various other salons all summer and was not happy with the results. Finally, I called my former stylist and asked him where he got his hair cut because his hair was similar to mine and always looked great. He referred me to this place in Mount Pleasant - Alex's Unisex Hair Salon. Specifically, he told me to ask for Freddy. Desperate for a haircut I ventured over to Alex's, even though I had only ever been to Mount Pleasant once before, which is surprising. For the record, this place isn't much from the outside and inside is simply decorated...if you can say that. The front has a row of barber chairs and the back of the shop I assume is for processed hair services. On my first visit the place was packed and I wasn't really sure what to do as no one greeted me, so I followed general barber protocol and sat in an empty cue of chairs until someone called for me. Eventually, a woman asked if I wanted a haircut and I explained I did, but I preferred it to be with Freddy. She pointed out Freddy and eventually he was free to cut my hair. Freddy turned out to be great. My hair can be a bit difficult to work with as it is naturally salt and pepper, so fading it can be a little tricky. He, however, took his time and made sure that my hair was evenly cut, faded properly, cleaned up, and I had a great line. For some reason all of the Spanish I know evaporates from my mind whenever I enter the shop, so my conversations with Freddy are limited, but pleasant nonetheless. The place is busiest in the evenings and on the weekends, so I often try and go during the day M-F. It's rarely busy then. read more

Alex's = Happiness This little gem is EVERYTHING. This is hands down the best place I have been in DC for a hair cut at a very reasonable price of $17. For starters, when I ask for a skin fade, Franco (my mai squeeze stylist) spends extra time giving me just that. He follows directions exactly how you tell him -- even better if you bring him a picture. Ever since I discovered him, I religiously go back to this shop to get a hair cut from him. They go take credit card, and of course prefer tips in cash. It's very walk-in friendly, even when weekends are very busy. They have both male and female stylist. If you're a guy and love trendy cuts, come here. read more

Actually my haircut was awful, and I agree with the African-American guy.....if you're not Latino they do not welcome your business here. Plus they allow one of the barbers to keep a big dog inside even though it was growling at any customer that came near it. no thank you - i won't be going back. read more

In my opinion, this place has it all: great price, good service and barbers who not only listen to what you want, but are able to cut your hair exactly like you've asked. I've been here four or five times over the last six months, and have been more than satisfied every single time. For just $15 (before tip), you can get a haircut that doesn't feel rushed. They do it right: scissors, clippers and razors to get you the look you request. And, if it doesn't look quite like you want, they're happy to spend more time getting it right. This is a great place for men who want a good, simple barber at an incredible price. And bonus: televised soccer games and friendly conversation while you're there. Highly recommended. read more

I get a haircut every few weeks and a beard trim weekly. Best consistently good haircuts I've had in the DMV. The prices are very reasonable, and the quality of the work is impeccable. read more

5.0 Stars. This is one place you can walk into with any style of haircut and walk out looking absolutely fabulous! You see, being a princess about my "mohawk," it is critical to find the right person to care for it. And here, there is no problem finding a great sylist who can do any do, LOL. So be ultra fabulous and give these guys a try. One stop and you will be hooked! read more

3.5 STARS Okay, out of fairness, I have to disclose that I'm a white guy with thick hair. This has been a huge obstacle living in Petworth, a neighborhood that clearly does not cater to my hair needs. Having said that, Alex's is a very decent spot. It's cheap (20 bucks, I think), the employees are friendly, and they have the fastest turnaround I've ever seen. From the time I hit the front door to the moment I was back in my car was 16 minutes (I timed it, don't ask me why). This review, however, is specifically for white guys. Hair cutting is possibly the biggest cultural disconnect, and people that are used to cutting black or latino hair have an understandably hard time with the basic mechanics of white guy hair, and vice versa. Case in point: When cutting a white guy's hair, it isn't necessary to edge the entire hairline and both sides of the sideburns with a straight razor. I should have caught this before it happened, but I didn't, and ended up with a hair line like Steve Harvey. It looked weird, and even worse as it was growing back out. Alex's is good at the thing they do, I am unfortunately just not that thing. read more

These guys are very good. Never had to wait the two times I came for a haircut and I've been happy with the results. In and out, they'll chat you up if you want but also cool with cutting your hair without the chitchat. I wish the cut was a little cheaper ($14) but that's actually pretty cheap in D.C. read more

Sunday, 2:30PM. Barber: Javi. New to the area, scouting for someone skilled enough to cut a faux hawk for this large, round dome. Quickie: +Packed house, but seated one minute after stepping in +Awesome service (meticulous, constantly checked in for feedback) +Good price ($14/haircut) +Accepts debit/credit cards +Latin media entertainment (sitcoms, music) And then...? Superb staff. Honors your time. Mixed patron base. Great price. I'll see you in a few weeks Javi! read more

I stopped into Alex's when the lady wasn't at my regular spot next door (Melissa's) and I'm so glad I did! A women's haircut was $22, plus $8 for wash/dry/style. Jeni did an amazing job and my hair looks /exactly/ like the photo I showed her--I couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. I've payed way more for lesser quality haircuts in the past, so I'll definitely return to Alex's. Highly recommend! read more

Place is super unprofessional, guy closest to the window seemed moody and ignored completely any instructions given. Not English friendly. They'll speak rudely about customers if they think you don't speak Spanish. read more

Horrible service if your not Hispanic they ignore you and even talk about you amongst others ... I speak Spanish & English and listened to their entire conversations about an African American male supposedly apart of LGBT community the front barber insisted that he use razor against grain on back of the head to ensure razor bumps and how they hate Fa****s, I find this place extremely racist and they steal if you give your debit card they sometimes will tip themselves and act like they don't understand English... at the end of the African American haircut he had a few cuts on the back of the head and my haircut was done horribly as if he didn't want to cut my hairc. In final DO NOT GO HERE, if your not Hispanic they will treat you like trash. read more

Quality haircut at a reasonable price. My hairstyle is pretty simple though. Friendly people, always a lot of people around, but never a long wait. Bonus: practice your Spanish with vocab like "moco de gorilla." ("Gorilla snot," a brand of hair gel.) read more

Great barbers, great prices, what more could you ask for! I go here regularly and it's nice to not have to spend a ridiculous amount of money for my standard haircut. I generally walk in no the weekday with a few minute to no wait. read more

For $15 dollars this is what I got: I found it odd that my back was facing the mirror, partly because I was anxious about the lady cutting my hair messing up due to her poor english skills, but wow, she did an AMAZING job. I came into the shop with long, thick, black, messy hair. I showed her a picture of david beckham with his hair combed up to the side, with shorter hair on the sides of his head... it's a very popular style right now. She did it pretty well, she combed my hair backwards and it looked a tiny bit hispanic but I just keep it to the side now. I gave her $20. read more

Usually I would say that Alex's is great, but today not so much. I walked in and was approached by two barber's. I realized in a second it was because of the them does not speak English, or at least not well enough to understand what I wanted. I told them I just wanted a trim, just a little bit off. (I'm getting married in a month, didn't wanna do anything drastic to my hair.) Instead what I got was a crew cut in the back with my hair on top ranging from a half in long to one and a half inches long, massive mistranslation. How is this a trim? My hair was a good inch and a half on all sides with 2 or more on top. I got a completely new haircut, not what I wanted at all. 3 stars becauseI have been here before and really liked the place. But this new barber has no idea what a trim is. read more

My wife and I have been stuck in DC for 3 weeks. I was way over due for a haircut with no known date of getting home to Texas, we picked this salon at random. We was very happy with the customer service and the haircuts we both received. I would have to say there are a lot of salons in Texas that need to come up to DC and have these folks teach them about customer service! We defiantly would return if it was closer to home,1500 miles is a bit far. read more

Reasonable pricing, friendly staff, and not a bad haircut. I typically ask for a mid to high skin fade with just the slightest taper in the back. When I'm in the neighborhood, definitely a go-to spot for a clean up. read more

So just on the haircut alone? 5 Stars all the way. I Will say this, I was the only African American in there and you get the feeling you aren't welcomed almost right away. 2 different barbers passed me off because they didn't want to cut my hair even though they had no customers what so ever. Eventually I got lined up by a woman (first chair on the left) she gave me one of the sharpest, cleanest, and most professional cuts I've ever had. The problem was that she spoke NO English and therefore had some issues deciphering what it was exactly that I wanted done without help from another barber. She still pulled it off with little direction. If it weren't for the feeling that I wasn't all that welcomed this place would probably get 5 stars but they seemed to want me out the moment I stepped in there so 3 stars it is. read more

I grew up during the period when places that cut men's hair went from being real barber shops (there are still some around) to unisex hair salons. It's when blow dryers became a home necessity and men's hair was layered and feathered, heavily gelled and all that arghhh. I've lived in DC since 1976 and have been to numerous "salons", mostly in Dupont. About 15 years ago I decided to give up the Dupont "salons" (and what was reaching a $25/cut) to try places in my neighborhood. I tried several on Mt. Pleasant Street (Pan American, Melissa's, Golden Scissors, and Alex's) and the best in my opinion is Alex's. Alex's calls itself a unisex hair salon but it feels more like a barber shop and I've never seen a woman get her haircut there (which doesn't mean they don't.). Three men man the barber chairs in the center and a couple of women work two chairs in the back. I've gotten very good haircuts from everyone who's cut my hair. They're good. They take their time, they work patiently, and if you have facial hair, they will usually tidy it up with a straight razor (something the Dupont "salons" never do). The place is often very busy although first thing in the day or mid-day during the week you can almost always walk in and get immediately seated. There was even one time when they'd just closed and they re-opened to cut my hair. "He's our customer", the manager said. The price for a man's haircut, as noted in another review, is $14.00. read more