Worst haircut I've ever had!! The old man who you'd expect to know how to cut hair at the age of 55 totally gave me what no man would call a proper haircut. I'm really not picky with these things but I'll have to wait another 6 weeks for my hair to grow back to resemble something of a normal man's haircut. This man should be fired for this kind of butchery read more

I highly recommend Steve Bucci. He immediately understood exactly what I wanted, and is such a talented and warm person. Gave me the best haircut I've had in years, and made me feel very welcome in the shop. read more

Super convenient but they didn't cut my hair like I asked. They also messed up my eyebrows. Lastly when they did my beard they must've used a non sterile razor so now my neck is breaking out very bad. Sad because it was a $60 haircut and it turned out bad for a very important event. read more

Lupe' is the "best" hairstylist in Boston and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a quality haircut. I had written a previous review in total and complete "jest" which was misconstrued and mistakenly interpreted as being factual. It wasn't and I hope no one interprets my attempt at humor as fact! read more

One of the worst experiences of my life. Asked for a taper fade. Not even sure they know what that means. Completely ruined my hair and shape up. read more

Visiting Boston on our way home from European vacation. The barbershop is located in a very cool building. They took me in as a walk-in, super great haircut. Awesome conversation and the setting inside the barbershop is classy as heck. read more

I have been going to Paula at DiSalvo's for ages. This place is the real deal - don't expect a fussy salon experience but the barbers are attentive to detail and customer satisfaction. After almost three months without a haircut, I was Paula's first client after they reopened this morning. DiSalvo's has taken all necessary precautions: protective plexiglass dividers between each station, extending appointments to 40 minutes to allow for sanitizing, and mandating masks. Prices have gone up a bit to make up for these operational changes but it's still worth every cent. Even with the changes, the atmosphere was comfortable and friendly. I'm am so happy to see DiSalvo's is back in business! read more

Worst haircut of my entire life. Butcher job, ignoring basic description of what I usually get

Very premium haircut for 35$. Workers were super polite and courteous and the barber used quality products. Asked how I liked my haircut, and efficient and effectively made my suggestions. read more

Definitely go out of your way to get your hair cut here. This is a man's sanctuary - an old school barber shop, great old chairs, Frank Sinatra tunes playing, great prices and my favorite - a straight edge razor touch-up with hot lather at the end of each haircut - bonus! Reminds me of my childhood at Rocky's Barbershop in Holbrook, MA - minus 90-year old Rocky's shaky hands. :) The best part is that it's hidden away inside the 10 Milk St building so it's rarely crowded and typically you get sit right down! This place is definitely a hidden gem. Stay in business! read more

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Coming from Germany, I missed to go to the barber for a haircut. Well, good so. I found this shop through yelp and after quite some search I found the barber shop on the first floor of an office building. I asked the concierge inside and he showed me the last meters to it. What a great place. Sinatra playing, chairs like in the 50ties and very professional equipment, as far as I can tell. The owner is quiet but very friendly and professional and gave me the haircut of my life. Well, in Germany you are not spoiled, but I guess he can compete with any shop in US. All for $ 20, tip not included. Next time I am close, I sure miss my haircut in Germany again. read more

DiSalvo's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A great first visit here! After problems with my former place (head barber said he was booked even though the other barbers had spaces), I stopped in here. They fit me in as a walk-in, great cut, professional and quick. It's tough to find (in the door, turn right at desk and up the half-flight of stairs and down the hall). And they take appointments on-line. Old school cut and modern technology. read more

This review is meant for those who expect more styling from a haircut. I used to go to a salon and had a guy, but he moved out of state. While in search for another barber, I found this place and got a haircut by John, the owner. If you are not into your looks, and think any barber taking a number 2 to the sides and a quick chop on top, then this place might do it for you. But for me, I give it two stars for the lack of effort and attitude. I sat on the chair, and explained that it had been a long, long time since I had a new barber so I am not sure what to ask for my hair. I told him that I like somewhat short on the sides and then layered on top. John says to me that doesn't mean anything to him, and asks me what number I want for my sides. So, off the bat, the guy doesn't want to listen to me. I hesitated because I really didn't know what number to use because my guy never asked me for the past five years, as well as he took the time to cut my hair rather than buzzing it off with some arbitrary number. (But I get. That hair cut was exponentially more expensive than this dinky place inside an office building.) Next he tells me that I have cement in my hair. And complains that it's impossible to cut. Again, my guy for the past five years never ever complained about the product in my hair. Then he asks me to not put the same stuff in my hair next time I come in. So, I now have to coordinate the product in my f**king hair with the schedule of when I get my hair cut just because this "barber" can't afford better scissors? No worries, John. There won't be a next time. I tipped you two bucks, because that's what I tonight about my experience with you. You will never see me in your shop again, but I hope you will serve your other clients better. Best of luck, John. read more

I booked an 8am appointment and showed up 10 mins early, since I'm a new customer who didn't want to be late. The barber phoned at 8:00am to say he'd be 20 mins late (he blamed it on the rain). The staff was courteous when they told me; I told them that the delay would be fine with me. But then they said that my appointment would be cut short (oh look, a pun) to make up for the delay, i.e., maybe I wouldn't get both the cut and shave I had booked an hour for. This was not fine with me, so I left. I never got to evaluate the actual barber service. I think they could have done better than to abbreviate my appointment to make up for the barber's delay (which in itself was fine). I reserved through their system, so they could have offered me a discount on a rescheduled appointment or something; at least, that would have been good customer service. read more

Got my 1st professional haircut in years for a special occasion and it was totally worth it. I had Derek and he was fantastic....pays attention to every little detail. Got a trim on it, fade on the sides and it included a beard trim, side touch-ups and straight razor finish with hot lather all for $23. CAN'T BEAT THAT in Boston. I highly recommend it and will be going back for the next special occasion!!!! read more

I saw a sidewalk sign for State Street Hairstyling one day on my way to lunch. I was in need of a haircut, so I decided to stop in. The location is a little awkward. You have to go through the lobby of an office building and then walk up a narrow flight of stairs to find the shop. Once you enter, it looks like a traditional barber shop - really out of place, considering its location. I didn't notice any elevator access to that part of the building, although I wasn't exactly looking. I know other parts of the building do have elevator access--I used to work in this particular building. (I guess this goes to show how obscure the location is, having worked in the same building for close to a year and not knowing State Street Hairstyling existed there.) Be prepared with at least $25 in cash, as that's the only payment method they accept. The haircut I got was $19 before a tip. I didn't look for prices before I left, went to the ATM, and came back. I figured $20 ought to be enough for a simple haircut. That meant the person who cut my hair got a $1 tip. I didn't feel guilty about it, though, because I wasn't too impressed with the haircut. I asked for what I thought was a traditional men's haircut (a 2 on the sides and finger-length on the top, usually with some gel to hold the shape). While that is technically what I got, I did not think it looked good at all. I later found small patches of hair around the ears that were somehow missed and, upon closer inspection in a mirror, I noticed a considerable amount of unevenness in the length of the hair that was cut with scissors. Having a complete stranger take a bare blade to my skin made me feel pretty nervous, too. With blood-borne diseases being all too common, I think it's reasonable to not trust a random barber shop staffed with random strangers with this kind of contact without fully knowing what kind of sterilization procedures are in place. At least the people were nice! The people who welcomed me were some of the nicest people I've ever met in a barber shop. However, when going to a barber shop or a salon, I'm paying for results. And sadly, in my case, they were not so good. I did see quite a few regulars come in while I was waiting, so maybe my experience was just a fluke. Honestly, I've gotten a better haircut at Supercuts for less money and less stress. Unless I have a dire hair emergency(?), I most likely will not be going back. read more

I had been getting my hair cut near my home in Natick for a few years, but I was looking for a place that was more convenient to my office so I wouldn't have to waste precious weekend time on a haircut. I work in Post Office Square and had seen a sandwich board sign near Spring Alley a few times advertising State Street Hairstyling, so I called them and booked an appointment. As the other reviewer mentions, the shop is in an odd location, up a winding stairway and down a narrow hallway, so I was a bit wary when I approached. But, when I opened the door a pleasant, retro-feeling barbershop was revealed. The coat rack at the door, the old-fashioned counter with the cash register, and 4 barber chairs down a long rectangular room. The cabinetry under the mirrors that hold all the barber equipment is white, adding to the bright atmosphere. Some plants hang near the window. The owner, John DiSalvo, is a salt of the earth kind of guy. Friendly, plain spoken and proud of his work. He happened to be the barber that was free when I called, so I was happy to see John had a good hairstyle himself. Reminiscent of an ex-military guy who keeps his hair short, but makes it a bit more stylish. John looks like he's in his early 50s. I told John I wanted to just clean up my current cut, which is tapered around the back and sides, and about a finger length on top. He took out his clippers and expertly tapered the hair, spending a lot of time making it perfect in the back. Each time I thought he was done with a section, he'd step back and then return to trim just a tad bit more. To tell you the truth, at first this worried me, thinking he was unsure of himself, but the results don't lie. It was natural looking and perfectly blended up. His scissor work is efficient and expert. Each time since the initial visit, John has does the same meticulous job. I often get compliments when I get my hair cut, and am asked by other guys in my office where I've gotten it. When was the last time a guy asked you about your barber? My favorite part about the haircut is the straight-razor shave of the sideburns, behind the ears and on my neck. The warm shaving cream, the quick strokes of the blade and then the cleaning up and aftershave splashed is just great. It's so rare to get this end step these days that it feels like a real treat. And, because I'm always in a work shirt, I appreciate that John really pays close attention to wrapping my neck with that band of paper and folding it down over the color to prevent all the little hairs from getting in and on my shirt. And, when he performs the clean-up shave at the end, he repositions the band to make sure none of the shaving cream gets on the shirt. At the very end, John blow dries all the loose hair off my head and shoulders, leaving me ready to head back with confidence to the office. The other 3 barbers are a 60-something gentleman, and two 40-something women -- one Asian about the other Caucasian. I've seen regulars come in and request each of these folks with confidence. I've been going there for about 6 months, and I've never seen a lady customer, even though prices for curls, coloring and other feminine treatments are listed on the board. A cut is $19, which is very reasonable for the results and for what you can find in the financial district here in Boston. I think a full shave is $17, but I've never seen anyone get one here. read more

A great haircut and a friendly atmosphere. I've never Yelped before but this experience warrants my first Yelp review. Mike cut my hair and did a superb job. As this was my first time in, I can't speak for the other barbers but they all seemed to take as much pride in their work as Mike. $20 CASH for the cut is well worth it. Not to mention the hot shave at the end. I typically would have only tipped $5 but this cut deserved a $10 tip. Mike lined up my beard without me even asking which I appreciated. I've been looking for the right barber shop for over a year now and this is the place. I walked in at lunch time without an appointment and was in a chair within 20 minutes. As I waited, I was assured that the people ahead of me had appointments and that I'd be helped out shortly. During the wait, I was asked how I was doing on time. That care and concern for my time did not go unnoticed. Not necessarily easy to find but not overly difficult like some of these other reviews state. Anyone with half a brain will be able to find this gem. I wish my hair grew faster so I could go more often! I'll definitely be back! read more

Great haircut here. Good service. Mike did a great job. Regular haircut was $21 before tip, but location was definitely convenient for me. Enter Lobby, turn right at security desk, and it's on the left up a short flight of stairs. Would definitely recommend them read more

This place is great, I've been getting my haircuts from Derek for several years now. I have zero complaints about the haircut itself, and the experience is great. The only reason I give this place 4 stars instead of 5 is because of 2 things. The first thing is that they are only open 9-5 Monday-Friday, which makes it very difficult to find time to get a haircut, especially when you don't live or work close by. The second is just that the price has gone up a little bit, but it is not overpriced by any means. read more

Service was fast, and they do good work. The price I felt was about average with just about anywhere else I have seen. Maybe even on the low end. It has a very personal feel. It was nice to step out of the city for a few minutes, and actually deal with real people. The location is a little unusual, but I can't in any way call that a bad thing. read more

I have been getting my hair cut here for about a year and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid and consistent cut. I've had nothing but good experiences here. Very affordable for a downtown barbershop. The location is extremely convenient, right near downtown crossing and the State St. T stop and they do appointments and walk-ins. The staff, especially John, are very friendly and attentive to the customers. Put simply, it's a no frills barbershop that provides a very solid service. Plus is one of the few places that still offers a straight edge shave, which is a great old touch. Highly recommended! read more

A good, reliable barbershop that frequently has openings even at the last minute. Costs a little more than your average suburban electric-razor joint, but considering the price of rent, the convenience, and the better-than-average quality, the prices are reasonable -- and you certainly won't find cheaper in the same neighborhood. Not easy to find, so alot yourself extra time to navigate the building. But if you do, it is well worth it. read more

There's a reason these guys have such good ratings, and sometimes it isn't even the cuts. I had a jacket tailored next door, which was supposed to be ready on Thursday. I arrive on Thursday and the tailor is closed. Inexplicably -- just didn't show up. Dude had my groomsmen suit locked up in his shop and I was hours away from leaving. Freaking out. I was panicking and I asked Paula at Di Salvo's for a phone number -- they were able to help me out, get me in touch, get me into the shop, find my suit, take my money, and get me on my way. Unbelievable. Lifesavers. They didn't have to do anything and went the extra mile for their customer. I will hundo be getting my haircut here in the future. #ThatHotLatherTho read more

Walked in without an appointment, warmly greeted and waited 20 minutes for a haircut. 5 chairs, all busy. John, the owner, cut my hair and did a terrific job. It was clear that he's passionate about his business, very good at his craft and knows how to treat his customers. I've found a new barber. read more

Outstanding barber shop. They have multiple chairs and are amply staffed so you don't often have to wait. I went from about 8 inch long hair down to a short mens cut, that the barber had no problem with such a tough request. They can do clipper or scissors no problem and finish off with a traditional straight ends razor shave around the edges. It's a little steep at $27 but I'm not sure if that was just because I had such an extensive cut (took about 35 mins), but the location is outstanding. Centrally located in downtown, you enter the building next to Steve Madden, go down the hall take a right and a left up the stairs. Sounds complicated but you can't miss it. Highly recommend! read more

Went for the first time this past week on a tip from a co-worker. We are new in the area and I wanted to find a local place to get a cut. Mike DiSalvo was excellent, I love the cut and the place was relaxing, quick and easy. read more

This place was great. Good feeling of a nice normal barber shop. I was able to walk right in off the street and Mike gave a great cut. My new go-to spot downtown. read more

Mike gives a consistent haircut each and every visit. He's very meticulous. He will take into account your preferred style and leave you happy and looking sharp. The shop is tough to get to but offers classic barbershop setup. Also terrific value. read more

Working in downtown Boston, I've been going to the north end but it was getting ridiculous. Found this place on Yelp and called and was able to get an appointment. Walked in and Mike greeted me by name and took me right away(making an appointment helps tremendously). The cut was great and shave was even better and Mike was professional and also very corteous. The only issue is finding the place was tough but once you've been there once, you'll be going back many more times. read more

Derek .. Took me right away and gave me a great straight razor high n tight haircut . Located in the same building as my doctor . It worked out great . Thank you Derek for a great haircut . read more

I have been looking for a good place to get my beard trimmed and was almost at the point of giving up. The last 3 places have destroyed my beard and not done what I asked. John at DiSalvo's did exactly what I requested and was a great person to speak with. I would recommend John and DiSalvos to anyone looking to get some beard work done read more

Just got my first cut there. Very friendly people with lot's of regulars. Plenty to read during my very short wait (I'll be making an appointment next time) and very relaxed atmosphere. They took pride in what they did and really appreciate feedback from customers. I paid 20 bucks and it's as good or better than any hair cut I've had downtown for the price. My barber paid attention to detail, worked for perfection, and was the ultimate professional. Any guy looking to stay away from all the hair products, trendy styles, and in between nonsense should head to State Street Hairstylers. I'll be going back. read more

To read the poor comments on posted for this place makes me laugh. At least 10 of my collegues and I take the time to walk the 10 minutes to get here. I've been going here for a year now and have never had a bad experience! If you are looking for a quality cut, friendly service and great prices, this is the place to go. John is a great guy and Lupe is very skilled. read more

I stopped in to Disalvo's during my lunch. John cut my hair and did a great job. He put in a full half-hour and capped it off with a straight edge neck shave. Price was $20 - well worth the price. It's a little tricky to find. You have to go in the wood doors next to Johnston & Murphy. Once you get to the reception desk - you go down the hallway to the right and it's on your left. Good place - will go back. read more

Noticed a sidewalk sign a few weeks ago for this barber shop and spoke with Mike about hours. I have no real hair to speak of , but do like a cleanly shaved head with electric clippers. Mike, does a great job and aside from using clippers on the scalp, he shaves the back of the neck with a straight edge razor and trims eyebrows and rogue ear hair. Very friendly, relaxed environment and only one block from my office. Recommend to anyone that want a traditional barber shop experience. Enter from 294 Washington and walk to right at lobby desk and up a few stairs to DiSalvo's. read more

We were in town for the weekend and my husband was in desperate need of a haircut. Found this place on yelp and was very pleased. Walked into the building and were directed to the barbershop by the concierge...it's a little hard to find. The place was busy, with 5 chairs in use and 1 other person waiting. Without an appointment, my husband was in the chair within 15 minutes. In the frame of time we were there, at least 2-3 other men walked in to get haircuts, as well. People were friendly, the haircut was one of the best he's had. Very pleased with the experience. Highly recommend! read more

Consistently great haircut. I've sat in both Mike's and Derek's chairs, and both do excellent work. Usually busy, so call and make an appointment early, or even the day before. Price isn't bad for Boston. I think it was $24. About average (maybe even low for the area), and worth it for the cut you get. Decor is updated and simple. Not old and run-down like most traditional barbershops I've been to (nothing wrong with that), but not too modern either. And they keep it clean. I was looking for a place that could give me the modern/classic cuts that you see a lot of guys sporting lately, and DiSalvo's delivers. Always like a place that uses a straight razor on the neck as well. read more

I have been getting my haircut at State Street for over a year now. The staff is pleasant and take their time in doing a very fine job. I love State Street because it is convenient to my work and the hours are perfect for me to go in before I start the day. My wife likes the haircuts that I get there, so that never hurts! The cost is $25 cash including tip, if you wish, and I think it is a great value. Easy to find across the street from the Borders in Downtown Crossing. read more

This is literally the best haircut I have ever had! Seriously. Traveling on business to downtown Boston and needed a cut. This was the nearest place. Was able to walk in and in 25 minutes I got a great cut from the owner, John. Highly recommended and very reasonable price. Will be back next time in am in Boston. read more