Dropped in this morning for a haircut for my son. I had put off going to the barber for him because this space (pre-Covid) was always packed and it is small. However, when I walked up I felt way more confident. Barbers were in masks (and you during your cut). Plastic barriers hung between stations. No waiting inside -- you sign in on the sheet to get on the waiting list and they let you know when it's your turn. It was a very smooth and safe feeling process. Much appreciated and because of the care for the safety of barbers and customers we will definitely continue going back in the post-Covid world. read more

My friend have been here and they messed up their hair. Someone I know was went there as a joke because he was bored. I think it's good for adults tho. read more

Decent hair cut for my bald head. It's a shame Atlants restaurant is gone and replaced by the substandard food service Beeline diner. I'd rather go to Waffle House. read more

Good haircuts, but price just increased to $30 ! I have no choice but to leave a smaller tip.

I have been visiting the Bradlee Barber Shop for 20 years. They always get the cut right at a very affordable price. I highly recommend!

I've found a wonderfully talented hairstylist. Her name is Sophie. She has excellent talent and knows how to transform your desired description into the perfectly crafted style described to her. She's simply amazing and quite pleasant as she works it out. read more

I'm doing work in the area and stopped in on my Lunch break today. I had pictures of myself at multiple angles showing exactly what I wanted and they were totally unable to do it. Cut the top entirely too short to comb even after asking which direction I combed my hair when I sat down and the pictures showing at least 2" of hair. I will never be coming back. read more

i went in after seeing someone encouraging people to go there. They said the owner had experience in women's hair. i asked for a small layered look. She asked 1/4" off? I replied yes. She CHOPPED 3" or more from the front sides - not layered but chopped. It is still more than a month and it still has not grown enough for someone else to fix it. I also asked her to stop while she was cutting and she wouldn't stop! Worst haircut in my life. Warning - please do not use her if you have hair should length or more. It won't be when you leave. read more

This barber shop is great- clean, neat and newly remodeled. . Lan is outstanding with 28 years experience. I highly recommend this barber shop to all my friends and family. Keep up the good work. John read more

Out of desperation because of the closings if haircut places, I took a chance on this barber. First off, the scowl from the old man in the shop was not welcoming. The unfriendly signs plastered on the walls...STOP...NO Mask, NO SERVICE! My barber's name was Lam. She NEVER said hello? How would you like your cut? She took out the #2 clippers and when to work. I stopped her to ask which number clipper she was using because I want a #3. She replied, "this number 2" and continued shearing my sideburns off . I even played a video of a guy that had the haircut I wanted. She barely looked at it. In the end, I paid $23 + $5 tip for an uneven crew cut that I didn't want! read more

Bradlee Barber Shop has been my barber for 25 years. Great hair cuts, very kind and wonderful barbers. Great for kids, teens and adults. They can cut any style. Why pay more? Lan is my preferred barber (she's the owner). Highly recommended. read more

Great haircuts at unbeatable prices. I've been going there for years. Lan, the owner, is terrific. I highly recommend this barber shop.

My Husband and I have been going here for almost a year. Lan always does an excellent job with our haircuts, flat top and a skin fade. We recommend Lan and the shop to all of our friends. Thanks Lan! read more

Great barber shop! Lan is great. She did a good job on my husband's hair. He had been searching for a barber since we moved to the area a few months ago. He likes an old-school military style haircut and the other barbers he tried just gave him the "cue ball" treatment (in his words). Lan is fast, but attentive, and the price is quite reasonable. read more

My friend went in to get his head shaved, beard and mustache trimmed (with clippers). The result was awesome - price was reasonable and the time it took for all three tasks to be completed was very reasonable. He stated he would definitely return to the shop. Very professional, friendly and efficient. read more

Solid neighborhood barber shop in Bradlee shopping center. The prices are reasonable for the area, with the best kids hair cut prices in the area. They have enough barbers to keep the line moving. I've never seen more than a ten minute wait. Good customer service and above average cut. read more

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I have been going to this barber shop for years... and years... and years. It is a no frills traditional barber shop. I have had my hair cut by each of the barbers and have always been pleased. Most notably, they ask if I want my brows trimmed--so they care about how I'm looking. Favorite part is the warm shaving cream at the end on the back of my neck when they use the straight razor to "clean up". I often see kids at this shop as well when I am getting my hair cut. If you need a haircut. This is a great choice. If you are looking for an overpriced froofy salon experience... choose a different place. read more

Old school barber shop, the way it was meant to be. I have been all over NoVa looking for a place just like this. I knew as I was walking up the walkway and saw the stripped barber pole, that I had finally found home. In and out super fast, nice clean cut, and an atmosphere that takes me back 30 years to my first cut. If you have kids, this is definitely the place you want to bring them for their first cut too. They have a special seat shaped like a small car that looks awesome. I asked, but they wouldn't let me sit in it... :) read more

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If I good give this place less than a one star I would. I showed up saturday and asked for a taper in the back at the collar and a trim like a business cut. . Instead the female barber shaves it all the way up the back and the sides like a military haircut. I had to tell her to stop cutting because she was cutting to close and walked out with an uneven crooked haircut. I wonder if she is even licensed properly. I intend to report this place to Virginia license commission and any other Virginia agency. read more

If you are looking for a good, no frills, cheap cut, this is the place! I make the half hour trip here every few weeks because these barbers have the best affordable cuts around. Be advised though, they do not accept credit cards but there is an ATM outside the door. read more

Bradlee Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I have been here a number of times and have gotten a great haircut each time, done quickly and professionally by friendly staff, and at a very reasonable price. I stopped by today and got a great haircut and neck shave from Lan. They are good with kids and have a little chair shaped like a car. Nice place. read more

Was recommended by a friend to get a haircut here... especially nervous because I've stuck with the same barber for most of my life. Well, let me say... I'm quite thrilled! The extra precautions taken for covid (plastic barriers and hand sanitizer) and the warm hospitality made me feel so safe and welcomed. And can't forget the awesome haircut I received. Thank you, Lan! read more

I just received the worst haircut I've ever received. Barber was Peter Nguyen, and I should've seen the warning signs when I asked him a question and he literally didn't understand a word I said. I asked for a 2-3 fade on the side, leave the top. He gave me a 1 full on the side and cut the top. He also gave me a line on the side of my head, which I never asked for. He also put gel on my hair, again, which I never asked for. Peter knows how to cut hair 1 type of way apparently, and if you ask for something that differs from that way, TOO BAD, you get what Peter gives you. He also is super rough with your head, he grabs it and pulls it where he needs it, I had to tell him to stop doing that...but again he didn't understand a word I said. read more

BRADLEE BARBERSHOP IS OPEN! Following the passing of former owner Pat, his wife shut it down for about 3 weeks, but it has been open ever since with all the same barbers like Don and Mike and everyone. Been going there for 20 years. It feels like home! Pat's wife took the pennants that decorated the walls, but they got some TV's to keep ppl entertained while waiting. Oh, and the haircuts are excellent too. Please come back if you thought it had closed. And don't hesitate to try them if new to the neighborhood! read more

Second time trying this place out, the first time was okay. The second time I walked in and asked for a fade with a zero on the sides and just a trim on the top with the scissors. I ended up walking out looking like a chia pet on top. I showed her with my hand how high I wanted the fade, and on her first cut she went almost 2 inches higher than that, so there was no going back. I'd expect for a $20 haircut at a barbershop to walk out satisfied. I could've done a better job in my mirror by myself. I can understand if you don't go short enough and have to go back and take more off, but to take EXTREMELY too much off on the first pass, there is no going back from that. For $5 more you can get a QUALITY PROFESSIONAL cut at Floyd's 99 just a couple steps away. I will never be back read more

It's a high-and-tight haircut shop. If you have long hair, special needs, want conditioner, then don't go there. But if you get a tight/razor cut then it is great ... the only place that cuts my hair the way I want Park in the back lot, on Braddock and then go through the breezeway between the bank and the vacuum store rather than go around to the main Bradlee Center parking lot which is full of soccer moms driving Escalades - if you can call it driving read more

This is a great find for anyone new to the area who wants an old fashioned cut, including more than just a traditional "buzz cut." If you are looking for your go-to local barbershop, look no further than here. Pro tip - Most people stop at the first guys. While they are great, go down to #5 Lan who does an excellent, meticulous job evening out and layering. She has been cutting hair for decades, and is particularly an expert at all types of "fades." The straight razor around the edges is included. She told me that she cuts hair for both women and men. Bring in a photo of a hairstyle and she will match it. What's more, parking is a breeze in either the front or back, and they are located right off 395. Excellent value too. read more

Just an FYI, the barbers are lazy. Two visits ago, the guy cut my hair dry. Dry. Who does that? Lazy people who hate hair, that's who. The last time I was in there, I tried someone new. Bigger mistake. I told him "#2 clippers on the side, leave about half an inch on the top". He said that half an inch was pretty short, and I explained to him that my hair grows so fast that I have to cut it short. He said okay, then attacked the top of my head with #3 clippers. Half and INCH. Not half a CENTIMETER. Ugh. He had already taken off a huge strip, so he had to finish the job. It didn't look horrible, but it was definitely shorter than I would have liked - shorter than I've ever had my hair - and shorter than the month old beard on my face. So, I've eliminated the first guy near the door due to cutting my hair dry and missing spots (seriously, like areas where my hair is 1/2" then randomly 2"), the second guy for missing spots too, and the 4th guy for not knowing the English system of measurements. I'm not sure how many options I have left here. Anyone else know of a good barber in the area? read more

I just got my last haircut here a few week ago after reading great reviews on yelp and I was very disappointed. I haven't had the best luck with haircuts around here and this place was no exception. Pat cut my hair and did an exceptionally bad job. Normally, only I notice the flaws when I get a bad haircut, but after this cut several people commented on how horrible it was. The most notable flaws were that he cut a chunk out of of my hair on one side in the front, and the fade on the sides was horrible. One side wasn't even really faded, it was nearly a bowl cut. The other side was faded more evenly. I finally got my hair fixed yesterday, but the chunk Pat cut out of the front still hasn't grown all the way in yet so my hair is still a little uneven in the front. This place did have an interesting atmosphere (wood paneled walls covered with sports team memorabilia), but I would never go back after the horrible experience that I had. read more

I am not one to write a bad review often but I just finished the worst haircut I've had in 10 years. I had bed hair when I walked in since I decided not to put effort into my hair before an early AM haircut. Despite showing several pictures of what I wanted (keep it a bit longer on top and just enough on side to style back) she just took a trimmer and quite literally hacked away without combing or wetting my hair. She just left a longer version of a trimmer dome cut. You can now plainly see the stroke marks in my hair from the uneven swipes she made. Now if you have very short hair these folks could probably meet your needs just fine but dear goodness otherwise I strongly urge you to avoid making the same mistake I did by coming here. You get what you pay for. read more

5 stars to the barbers. -1 star for CASH ONLY. I used to have to get a haircut twice a week. You read that right, twice a week. The Marine Corps and its parades don't like to joke around and boy could that add up and empty out a wallet! So, I started cutting my own hair. But theres certain times when a proper haircut was just the right thing to do. I head to Bradlee Barber Shop. There are places that will cut your hair for 8 bucks. But they are rushed, messy, uneven, and down right heinous. Theres a subtle art to a high and tight military haircut that many people don't get. How can that small amount of hair be difficult to cut? BBS knows...kind of like Bo Jackson. For 14 bucks and tip, yes, tip your barber, you get a stellar cut. Everything is done by taking their time, ensuring you are happy with the cut and overall look of your grape. I'm currently on a haircutting freeze...to embrace my slacker civilian status since exiting the Marine Corps and will continue until my law enforcement job starts in June. When that time comes, I'll be seeking out the barber shop pole then to get a nice, crisp haircut. Until then, I'll continue to look like I'm homeless. read more

I've taken my toddler to this tiny, old-school barbershop located in the back of The Bradlee shopping center twice to get his haircut and have been satisfied with the results. My little one wasn't very happy for his first haircut, but I was very impressed by the haircut we got while he squirmed and cried on my lap. The second haircut was much more successful. A lollipop and getting to sit in a car quieted those initial tears. Plus his hair came out cute. They also have toys for the little ones. If you have a toddler I recommend going during the week. It's much quieter there then on the weekend. This place is no frills, but I will go again. read more

Not bad for a basic barber shop. The place has many barber chairs packed tightly, and a few special kids chairs in the shapes of horses, etc. My biggest complaint with them is their hours. Closing at 6 pm on weekdays.....traffic is so bad along King Street that even folks getting off at 5:30, who work a few miles down the road, won't make it in time. They should extend their hours. They would get more business. Many a time I've seen irritated would-be customers turned away at 6:03 pm because they've closed for the day. The barbers do a good job. I haven't gotten the same barber twice, so I don't really have a favorite at this time. If you want no frills at a good price, come here. If you want a shampoo, blow dry, and maybe a brief neck massage (some places do that), go elsewhere. read more

I've been a regular customer since I moved to the area in 2003. This is a no frills barber shop and that is part of what makes it great. I visit once every three weeks. I like the comment about the hierarchy of waiting. It's true - if you've been there enough times it becomes second nature who is next in line although most of the regulars have their favorite barber that, if needed, they will wait for. Otherwise it is first come, first served. read more

I got a decent haircut. The venue is small, but well kept. Has an old school barbershop look to it. Some of the Barbers are friendlier than others. Mine was not much for small talk, but was diligent in giving me a decent haircut. Price is decent. One note of warning for any with widows peaks: my Barber did shave mine back. It looks good, but now I have to maintain it. read more

We went to the Bradlee Barber Shop today, and they did a great job with my 3.5 year old son's hair, as well as my 22 month old son. Patrick gave my 22 month old his first haircut, and it looks really great. It's called the "Standard Boy Cut". He got a certificate. They both got to sit in little car seats. It's like anold-fashioned barber shop, and just perfect for little boys! They open early (we were there at 8:30am) and were able to simultaneously get their hair cut, which was a big plus. It is Cash or Check only, and $12 per kid. read more

I've only tried this once, so I'm giving them four stars rather than five. But I'm definitely going back. This is a small shop (six stations or so, with customers waiting for a haircut sitting in a row of chairs that are only about three feet away from guys actually getting a haircut). $14 for an adult haircut, $12 for kids. Definitely kid-friendly (large jar of lollypops, special chair), though I'm sure the vast majority of customers are adults. And "old-fashioned" at least in the sense that after my hair was cut, the barber used shaving creme and a straight razor to finish things off. read more

You should go here instead of the chain barbershop across the street. This barbershop is part of the community and you will meet your neighbors, learn about local schools and businesses, etc. Its pretty straightforward and traditional. Be very clear about how you want it cut and they will be fine. I've been going here for 6 years. Note: Like any barbershop, you might need to try more than one barber before you find the one you really like. Then go back to the SAME PERSON. I use Mike, he is very good. Don is good too. Some of the temporary folks that come in for 1 day a week did not meet my needs. read more

I love Bradlee Baber Shop, the only place you can het a real hair cut with a razor clean-up to keep your cut looking fresh longer. I go every two weeks and it's just a hair cut without the costly frills. In the winter I have a goatee, which is kept perfectly trimmed by my barber. I prefer DON, second chair, who also will do a full face shave with a straight razor. I will admit, it can be hit or miss with Pat, he is a great guy and hair grows back. A bad hair cut is worth the conversation with a great barber. So, lighten up you pretentious sobs. You can pay $14 bucks and get another the following week. read more

I have been getting my haircut here for almost ten years. The ownership changed a few years back when the then-owner passed away, but the only real difference is they renovated the decor (aka took down the pendants). I always know I'll get a good haircut from whoever I go to and I'll probably see a neighbor. For the price and service they can't be beat. read more