Melissa is very friendly and has always given me a great haircut. She was even able to fix a…read more"botched" cut I got out of town once while traveling. Her shop is comfortable and the conversations are great.

Summary: Melissa's is a Barbershop run by, as far as I can tell, one lady by the name of Melissa…read more To clarify, this is a Barbershop and not what would be considered a Salon. Price: I don't remember exactly how much my haircut was, but I think it was about $12. I remember getting a student discount. I'm not a student, but look young. I returned the money I saved in form of a tip because I felt guilty. Experience: I like to think I'm not too picky when it comes to hair cuts, but I am actually quite picky in choosing a place to get it cut at. For example, Supreme Cuts down the street seems like a really chill and hip place to get your hair cut, but the main type of cuts they do are close cuts and shaves. My hair is medium length and I like it shaved on the sides and clippered on top. Melissa's seemed to be more appropriate and more familiar, so that's why I came here. The first time I went in I was asked what number I wanted. The only thing I've ever ordered by number before are combo meals from fast food restaurants, so I was a bit confused. Luckily, Melissa explained what she meant and worked with me to get a cut I wanted. The cut I walked out with much shorter than I had ever had before, but it was darn comfortable! Quality of cut alone, I'd give it a 5. Why not a 5 then?: The atmosphere of this place is not really my cup of tea. I'm a quiet person that has an aversion to loud talking and politics. Both times I came here, Melissa gets talking with some of the regulars (who by the way, she seems to have a lot of and people seem to love her), and she really lets out what's on her mind. This can come out in the form of expletives, opinionated discussions, and general conversation. One time I think the counter on the "f word" probably went over 50. I'm not against swearing and the discussion was never distasteful, but I'd rather sit there and make quiet smalltalk. I'm not sure it's fair to take a star away for what is all-in-all a fantastic haircut, but it's enough to make me slightly uncomfortable. Overall: Great cut with a lively environment. Not the kind of environment that's right for me, but lots of her regulars seem to enjoy the place. Weird hours caused me to head to Redken in Canandaigua today and that was more my style and atmosphere. Although I will say that the haircuts from Melissa's are probably some of the best I've ever had.

I liked my sweet cut. But really, my dog can't get a haircut?.I went bald because people made fun…read moreof my hair.people make fun of me not having hair now. I use a lightning McQueen bucket hat so I can cover my shame 0f 40 bucks. I dropped my wallet in the place as well.Don't worry I only had my gym membership in their so I'm good without my wallet.cause I spent all my money on going bald.ka -chow.

Michael Polenzino is one of the Southern Tiers best barbers. He is a pogonologist par excellence…read more Go ahead, look up the word. Recently, I grew my first beard. It was starting to look like crap and I was considering ditching it. That's until Michael worked his magic. The guy gave me tons of tips for taking care of my beard and I left with an ass-kicking beard. Rico, If you pass on and want to leave a lasting legacy, make sure you give this young man one of your barber shops. He credits you with all he has learned and I am confident he would make you proud.

this is a great barbershop, cutting my hair for over 25 years. Excellent job every time.read more

Avoid at all costs. This place relies on its status quo with a few neighborhood customers and is…read morehighly unwelcoming to others. I've gotten raving reviews from my classmates about the place, so I decided to try it. So far I've been here 3 time. The first: between the antiques on the walls and engaging conversations they had with customers, I got a great vibe. When I was finally on the seat, things got a little quiet, perhaps because I was new. The cut was mediocre, but I'm not picky. The second: I gave them the benefit of a doubt and went back. Same exact experience. They asked me the same basic questions as though they had forgotten me altogether. No big deal, but the cut, once again, was mediocre at best. But again, they got the job done. The third and final: I am a very reasonable person but this is, without a doubt, the worst haircut I have ever gotten. The two sides were uneven. There was no attempt to fade the sides, resulting in a stairstepped line. Joe (the short one) left a small cut on my ear with a shaving blade. In the end, he left an absolute mess of trimmed hair on my face and neck, without wiping it off. I have enclosed pictures for review. The overall feeling was that they were unprofessional, unskilled, and unwelcoming to new comers. Short Joe was completely unresponsive when I asked "how are you?" Then he would proceed to take 15-second pauses at a time, as though reluctant to cut my hair. Worst of all, my seat was off center by about 20 degrees the entire time (I was directly facing the wall off to the side of the mirror). It would suffice to say that I will not be returning, and that those I know who are loyal customers will hear endlessly about this.

Cindy cuts my hair the way I want it. She listens and does a great job. She treats her customers…read morelike old friends!

This was my first visit to Elm Street Barber Shop and not my last. Cindy listened to me and did…read moreperiodic checks on her progress and I was very satisfied with the result.

Gio's finesse shines from the style of his shop to the quality of his cuts…read more It is refreshing to see a new Italian business in Cortland working hard to set a standard of excellence with dedication for the long haul.

Just got a buzzcut and hot towel shave from Nathaniel Hamilton. What a great young professional…read more His skills are truly amazing, and you will not be dissatisfied if you go to this barber, especially for the old time hot towel shave. I will definitely be back. Simply Outstanding. Keep it up!

Great place for a fantastic hair cut in Cortland. Top notch experience. Can't say enough good about…read morethe place. Kenny was super nice and did excellent work. I'm recommending it to anyone I know who needs men's hair cuts.

Ian jacked up my son's hair....bad. Front of cut was totally uneven and way too short. Hard part…read moreis randomly placed and not faded in at all!!!

I'm a professional in my 30's, I've lived in several large cities, and I've been to a number of…read morebarbers, salons, and stylists over the years to offer this: GO here! You're cheating yourself not to. Having recently moved to the area, I tried a few other places prior to my appt at Westcott. No other shop around here even comes close to the atmosphere, attention to detail, or finished product I got at Westcott Barbershop. Doug gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever received, and I'll be a customer, moving forward. Update: I've been going to see Doug for close to two years now. He immediately knew my hair to a T. Doug is intuitive and observant. My angles and preference are perfectly stored in his muscle memory. He needn't ask me how I like this or how I prefer that. We'll chat instead about pretty much anything. I swear he understands my hair's growth so well that everyday between visits is like a new haircut. He's that good, and my cut seems to grow in proportionately rather than "grow out." His cuts age like wine. It's magic. Westcott has the kind of vibe that can turn my week around in 45 minutes.

I've been going to Westcott Barber for the past five years, and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this barbershop. Doug has been my go-to barber, and he consistently delivers an outstanding haircut every time. His attention to detail and reliability make every visit a great experience. Beyond the great haircuts, Doug is just an all-around great guy--easy to talk to, friendly, and always makes the appointment enjoyable. I recommend Doug and his team to all my friends. If you're looking for a skilled barber in a welcoming atmosphere, Westcott Barber is the place to go!

Ivan is great! Was nervous about finding a new barber in Ithaca but I found the man for the job…read more Quality cut, fun conversation, and easy to schedule. Book him online and bring cash!

Ivan was amazing! Great haircut for a great price! Is the first barber to actually give me a…read morehaircut exactly like the picture I showed him. Great conversations too!