I came in for a beard trim only. My barber told me it was $17, which matched the posted sign, and I was fine with that. But as I was heading to the ATM, another barber told him it was actually $25. I didn't want to make a big deal and paid it, but it felt off since the sign clearly said $17. Transparency in pricing would go a long way. read more

I showed the hair style I wanted and the barber named Kevin said okay it's an easy shave I can do it. And he didn't use any scissors so I asked but he said no problem I can do it better with a razor and then he made my hair look like this. Then I told the other two female employees with store and they were also very rude. As you can see, don't waste your money by going to this terrible barbershop. I guess not everyone who goes for the first time like me goes for the second time. I'm a YouTuber and I will report you everywhere. !!! 09/28/2024 read more

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They cut my hair very good and they trimmed my beard very well so they did a very good job

Had the pleasure of having SAM cut my hair , she did an awesome job and very friendly and likes to talk to you. Shop is nice and clean and friendly. Additional staff seems to be nice too. cant go wrong here for $14 hair cut. read more

Nice location, very clean and staff was very polite and helpful. There were two stylists there when I went on a Saturday afternoon, and I had a nice, thorough cut, finished off by the razor neck shave that others have mentioned. Men's cut was $13 (not including tip). read more

Best Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Had a last minute event pop up and didn't have time to go to my usual barber. Found this place and couldn't be happier with the results. No wait, fast cut, straight razor shape up. Quality experience from start to finish. Jin has skills with the clippers and Sam has got the jokes to keep it a fun environment. read more

Best Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Quick and inexpensive haircut ($16 for men's + tip) that's still great quality. I've had Nancy the past couple times and she's great. I've never had to wait in line either, they have a few barbers ready so walk-in is totally fine. Tip: cash only, so remember to bring some! read more

Excellent service by Sam. Efficient and friendly! My other Barber in crystal City probably out of business by now due to the COVID-19 crisis. Highly recommend this business. read more

You can tell they are not experts at cutting African American hair. However, I left the barber shop with a good - 7 out of 10- haircut. Jin cut me, she made sure to ask what length I liked, you can tell that she is humble and willing to learn. read more

Jin did a fantastic job cutting my hair! I came in midday last Friday and she cut my fair quickly and perfectly so I looked good to go out this weekend. She was very skilled and nice. The straight razor shave was a nice bonus too. I was worried because there was no website to show prices or pictures, but I was pleasantly surprised how cheap it was for such a great cut! I would recommend getting a website to show off your great services because everyone should go here. read more

Without exception it's the best barber shop I can recall, given one piece of advice though - don't use Tina. I recommend Sam if you have the time to wait, but any of the others will do. Tina isn't bad, so if you wind up with her it's not the end of the world, I just would rather have one of the other women cut my hair and so would 9/10 people who come in there and that's why Tina often will have an empty chair while 3 older men wait, all for Sam. Word of warning, they only take cash, but it's worth a trip to ATM, promise. And if it's your first time, don't freak out when they put the shaving cream on your neck, it's how they do it. You'll come to love it and it's just like the perfect desert after a perfect meal. read more

My favorite barber shop in the area. I've been going here since I moved to the area, in 2000. Even though I no longer live in the area, I still make time to visit this shop. The price is reasonable, and the owner, Sam, is the best barber there. It can get very crowded on weekends, so your best bet is to go early, or go on some random weekday afternoon. The barbers will shave your neck with a razor, if that's what you want. I've been pretty happy with about 90% of the haircuts I get from this place. read more

This review is for for: The first barber seat on the left as you walk in. Men's haircut price is now $15. I don't remember the lady's name, but she was very nice. I barely understood what she said to me...but I guesstimate the usual order of "barber talk." To the first thing she said, I replied: "I'm good, how are you?" To the second thing she said, I replied: "I would like the sides trimmed, half the current legnth. But not so much that skin is showing. And clean the back of my neck." Then she proceeded to give me a good haircut. I noticed her checking to make sure my hair was even at many points throughout the cut. I appreciated the care and time she gave me, even though I can in at 6:35pm...25 minutes before they close. She put some gel in my hair without asking, which I normally don't do. But it looks good today. So, I will happily come back here. Cash only. They did have an ATM in the store. You could go the CVS across the street and get cash back from a purchase ;) read more

I just got the best haircut that I've had in months here yesterday. I've visited most of the barber shops in the area and nearly always have a bad experience. So, my expectations were pretty low, but this place really surprised me. Tina cut my hair and I was kind of uneasy about it after reading in another review that she is the least preferred barber, but there was nothing to worry about because she did a great job. Every barber that I've tried in the area seems to make the same mistakes when they cut my hair, but Tina didn't make any of them. I was most impressed by how evenly she thinned my hair. Most of the barbers around leave it bulky in some areas and thin in others, and it never appears flat. Haircuts here are pretty inexpensive too; only $14 for a men's haircut. I had to write this review today because I'm so excited to finally have a decent haircut again. I will definitely be returning here for all of my haircuts. read more

Tina is a great barber, she was my choice for over 10 years. Sam, the owner, was also good, but I'd wait for Tina. This place doesn't hire bad barbers. I'd still go there if I was back in town. read more

Just had my hair cut here for the first time. As the other Yelp reviews recommended I had Sam cut my hair. She did a wonderful job, and really enjoyed the straight razor shave at the end. The only thing I did not care for was that shampooing was not included for the $15.00 price. It looks like they can include that for an additional $6.00 if you like. read more

Nice place and good hair cut. I mean, it shouldn't be that hard to cut my hair. All I want is a #4 guard all over and box the back. I normally cut it myself, but I was lazy this week and didn't feel like cleaning up hair. I went on a Thursday afternoon and the place was empty. Right away I was shown to Kelly's chair. She did a nice job, and even razored my neck. The price was $14 which I guess is ok for a barber ha read more

I have had my hair cut here several times and almost always had a great experience. The only times I had less than great results were when the woman in the first chair cut my hair; I don't know her name but I suspect this is the Tina everyone mentions-- tall, younger, longer hair, not the happiest person in the building. Twice was enough; I won't be in her chair again. There's an ATM there since they don't accept cards. I typically go on a Tuesday or Thursday and have never had to wait more than 2-3 minutes. I was told told several times that Fridays and weekends are very busy. read more

This was my second visit here. I was unlucky in that I got Nancy. She is very nice however that doesn't help when you have dull sheers used on your head. I think the second time I said 'ouch' from the hair pull that she might want to use another set and oil the blades. Seriously? That's what I get for $14? If you go here, do not use Nancy. Odds of me returning again... low. read more

Name says it all. I have had my hair cut here for 18 years. Sam is the best and always does a great job read more

Good but not great haircut. I got Tina. I have a short (1/2 - 1 guard) cut on the sides, blended to about 3/4" on top. I normally have it blended to right above my ears, before my head starts curving; that's where I pointed and explained it to Tina. She decided to take it about another inch up on either side, resulting in a weird look (for me anyway). My wife said it was okay, so that's why there's 3-stars instead of 2. I usually cut my own hair and only went here for convenience after going without a cut for 4 weeks. I do a better job than Tina. I'll go back when I need a quick cut, but I won't use Tina again. I'll let her sit with her chair empty and wait for Sam as others have recommended. It's your hair, so don't worry about hurting someone's feelings... read more

Best Hair Cut in the DMV area. I have gotten a lot a haircuts and you cant beat the price or quality of this place. The staff is professional and personable. If I need a great haircut for work or an event, I got here. read more

Just moved into the area and I couldn't be happier and satisfied with this place. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Does a great job every visit. Highly recommend it to everyone that needs a quick cut. read more

Sam cut my hair and did a great job. Fast and efficient. Hot lather neck shave very nice.

This is a review on behalf of my husband. Haircut was actually onw of the best he has had since we have been married.He isa Marine and getting a proper haircut can be very hard. A lot of times they give hima high n tight that makes him look like he just got out of bootcamp and the fad is horrible.however this haircut was just right right. We are used to gettinga haircut for 8-10 dollars,so the 14 dollars was a bit much. but I don't think we are going to get 8 dollar haircuts here. We just moved from California to Maryland and were staying in VA for our first week out here. This was a great place. Read the reviews ahead of time and Sam was not there when we arrived so he got Tina, and though we were a little apprehensive she did a great job read more

Great cut, fast, and friendly. All of the Korean women have American names, so I kind of wished they would give you a Korean name on the way out! read more

Terrible. Plain and simple. There was no wait time, the price was great, but the haircut was terrible. This was my second time at this place. The first time was pleasant, with the stylist closest to the far wall, but this time, with the stylist at the second chair from the far wall, was not. The stylist, I think her name was Tina, refused to listen to what I wanted to have done with my hair, and insisted that I trust her. Towards the end of my haircut, I asked that she make the sides a little shorter, but she insisted on leaving it the way it was, and lectured me on how I should trust her because she is the expert. When she asked if I wanted my sideburns trimmed a little, I said that, of course, I would. However, she proceeded to raise them to be even with the top of my ears (they had been even with my ear canal). Looks like I'll be going back to cutting my own hair. read more

Would not recommend. I have had 9 years worth of military haircuts both good and bad so I think I can speak with experience that this place isn't what other reviews have made it out to be. I asked for Sam who was supposed to be the best barber there and when I asked for her to trim up my hair (I had about three inches of hair on top) I'm now down to 3/4-1 inch, which goes beyond trim and becomes chop. My hair isn't terribly complicated and the style is nothing crazy (average civilian cut) and yet here I am. At $16 for a mediocre at best haircut I would look elsewhere. As for me, I'm going back to the ladies down in Quantico who can do both military and civie haircuts really well. read more

The worst haircut I have ever seen! Don't use Tina! My bf always goes to the same barber shop that's far from his job & far from home. His hair was long & he couldn't go that far so I suggested this place because it's down the street. He always gets a tapered haircut w/ the top rounded. Tina was available so he sat at her chair. He came back w/ a giant hole on the top/back of his head. You can see his hair is uneven on the top of his head. Some parts are shorter others are longer. Tina didn't clean up the neckline, it's not blocked, not tapered, just left it messy. I had to take pics with my cell phone to show him the angles/spots he couldn't see. I am extremely furious & plan on going there to raise hell (since I suggested this place to him). I can not understand how she could let someone walk out of the shop with hair that bad. HE HAS A FREAKING HOLE ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! He doesn't want to go back there, but doesn't have time to go to his barber today either. So, he either has to wait till the wkend or get someone else there to fix it. I have to figure out how to post pics here to show the terrible job. I'll also update this after my visit over there this evening. read more

Pretty good little shop. 4-5 ladies run the place and do the basic mens cut very well. $15 + tip for a cut and razor on your neckline.

If you're a guy, DO NOT! I REPEAT! DO NOT LET GRACE CUT YOUR HAIR. She is just the worst. She is very rough with the straight razor that almost made me uncomfortable. She also cut my hair far too short and clearly knew she had done wrong and tried to correct it but just made it shorter and worse. Sam is by far my favorite! read more

The couple of times I have been here the haircut was not great and communication was a little difficult. I do not judge too harshly though, most of the barbers in the area have the same issues with both their skill level and language abilities. My biggest issue is with the fact they only accept cash. What year are we in? I had a busy day and forgot to get cash, I only carry credit cards because life runs on them nowadays. I do not have pins for my credit cards, the website says I need to call and establish one. It dawned on me, why am I jumping through hoops so this very mediocre barber can take my money? It is a businesses job to make it easier for me to pay them, not the other way around. There are too many other places in the area for me to jump through hoops for this place. Go somewhere else! Mediocre barbers that accept cards are a dime a dozen in the area. Best Barber, get a credit card reader! Its not that hard! You can even get a cheap one to attach to your phone. read more

I really like this place. It is usually uncrowded, comfortable, convenient and affordable. While Sam is very popular, I go to Tina and have always had a consistent, quality haircut. The parking lot can get a little tight at times, but that's about the only downside. read more

Very nice barber shop. Very clean and very quick. They only take cash but there's an ATM inside. I'm military and this is where I get my haircut. The best thing is that they do shave your neck line and with warm shaving cream. For $15 is the cheapest and best barber shop around. read more

Went here for my first time today and I really enjoyed it! They have 5 people cutting hair, so you can just walk in and immediately get helped. The price was $15, which is slightly better than the other businesses in the area, and the haircut was pretty good too! I'll be a repeat customer! read more

My first cut at the shop. The woman whose station is second from the back wall cut my hair. I was facing a mirror on the opposite wall, maybe 10-12 feet away, so I couldn't see how the cut was going. When she was done I was horrified when I could finally see: the sides were cut so short my skin showed to near the top. It looks like I am shaved on the sides with a regular cut (2" length) on top. My sideburns were cut into with the razor in a sort of triangle. At best, this is a cut that looks OK on a first grader. I am 55. I mentioned it and made a joke that I want my hair put back. The worker got angry and with a temper that got the best of her said that she can't do that. I was happy to be out and on my way. I can't speak for the other workers but be aware of this one if you don't want to be chopped-up like I was. I need to hide for three weeks now. read more

I lived in Alexandria in Summer '10...I searched for a place to get my hair done near my internship at the time in Reston and basically got my hair butchered. I was born and raised the son of a hairstylist and successful salon owner, so that was horrifying to me. The next day I found Best Barber Shop near my apartment and they fixed me right up. I went back a couple more times before heading back to school in MA and got a great haircut each time. I recently moved to DC (Aug '11) and tried to find a barber closer than Alexandria...after one disaster I wasn't going to chance it. I drive out to Best Barber Shop every 2-4 weeks and get an amazing haircut. AND my Mom thinks my hair looks great too :-) P.S. Nancy is the bomb! read more

Great job with my haircut. Price for a regular mens cut is $14, which is on the low side for the area. but no debit/credit cards. While the ladies working there are asian, they all seem to speak english very well, and understand your directions. The staff also seemed to be very friendly and knew most of the regulars that came in while I was there. read more

I'm loving this place. Best haircut I've had since I moved to the east coast

Well I went to this place because of their 5 star review I saw on yelp. But to my surprise I had the worst experience ever. The lady wanted to finish cutting my hair as soon as i sat down to cut the hair. It took her less than 5 minutes to cut my hair, and then I realized that she had not cut my side locks equally. She was not even apologetic to her mistake and gave me a mean look when I told her that she had not fixed my side locks equally. I thought I would get a fair response from her co-workers but they seemed to not care at all as if a customer of my race did not matter to them at all. I work in a service industry and know how important customer service stands to a business, and my experience from this place was zero customer service. I am never coming to this place again, and hope in the future they change their variable service towards customer and be accountable for their mistake. read more