I had my first color and cut today, post Covid-19, and it was so worth the 3 month wait…read more I haven't let anyone touch my hair but Kathryn for the last year and a half. Kathryn is so talented at her craft, and I've never trusted a stylist more. I let her do what she feels will look best on me and she's never let me down. She's a genius colorist and has taken my almost black hair, to the most natural, amazingly shiny, blondish balayage. Kathryn always listens to what I want, and then executes my vision-but always way better. The Port area is lucky to have Kathryn, she could very easily be found at a high end salon on Newbury Street.

We got 2 cuts today, back to back time frame. Very accommodating Got first haircut...love it. Will…read morebe back. Nice Short Pixie cut...the way I like it . 2nd cut gorgeous wavy bob. Thank you Paige. #wilbrepeat Martha & Sherry

this is the best place in salem for a hair cut or eyebrow wax i love the people here they know me…read moreby name its always fun getting my hair cut and the prices are great its always a plessure comming here

Im not a regular I've known Frankie a quarter mile away but if he's not open I'm coming here great…read moreguys an great fades an can use scissors an can speak both English an Spanish, Wich is a plus I was at a place on Essex in law-town an guy had to have a friend interpret an he left so I had to explain how long to keep the top

I remember when I used to get my haircut on Prospect Street in Lawrence by Alfredo int he early…read more1980s and into the early 1990s, then some guy with glasses took over when they moved it to Merrimack Street in Methuen, and Alfredo retired, I think his nephew took over, not sure. Always a fun place to visit. I recall seeing Alfredo in the late 1990s almost every weekend at my job, he'd come in and we'd talk, but I haven't seen him since 1999 or 2000. I wonder if he's still living, he was in his 70s then.

New owners, all the barbers in this place do is whine about new owners. Left this place two years…read moreago because the did not take walk in. So decided to go back as the new owner said they no Longer do appointments. Old fashion first come first serve or wait for you favorite barber to become free. Go in today ask for Chris, says do you have an appointment... nope I say ... ok no worries your next... wait 35 minutes guy walks in Chris says hi... Looks at me says sorry bud, guy had an appointment... again waited over 35 mins... says sorry have to take care of him... why the jack ass did not tell me up front. I could have done a few errands and come back... anyway they have lost my business and through social media I will let everyone know not to wast their time... again all they do is whine bout the new management. Just a reminder Rene has her own place in Beverly and Rob has moved on, not sure were he is cutting but hope to find him. Again do not go to Zollo's

M husband needed a last minute haircut for an unexpected meeting. She was able to accommodate!read more

Kevin is soft spoken but personable. It's good to know that you know who to expect when you come…read morehere. His haircuts tend more towards a textured look, less towards a sleek look. That in itself is neither worse nor better, but a new option. Be open minded. This shop holds its own against any of the better known shops in the Merrimack Valley. Show him some love.

I've been going here for years, and I've gone with many different barbers at Starting Lineup. I…read morehave always come back to support this business because it's honest and I really like the people there. It's ONE MILLION TIMES better than the shops I used to frequent in Massachusetts... The vibe is just a lot better. There's a reason this place has been open for as long as it has. Yelp! and Google are really NOT the places to consider reviews on the shop. Each guy has their own Booksy App where they're rated as individuals. It's not like I would rate the entire shop based on one guy's flaws. And it's really disappointing to see someone who had an allergic reaction blame it on the barbershop and not just own up to the fact that you have sensitive skin.

I don't really know where to begin. Miserable experience. As you can see in the photos I got some…read morepretty serious razor burn and an allergic reaction. When I got home my wife pointed out two or three spots where I had been nicked by the razor and there was visible blood. During the haircut when working around my ear he pushed it back hard, uncomfortably, and for longer than normal, leaving it red and hot. Twice he dropped something he was using on the floor and I'm not sure if he reused it or replaced it, but I'm starting to think he reused it. He was aggressive and quick with most of his hair clipper movements and left my neck feeling raw. The man who cut my hair, Arturo, didn't greet me when I first walked in. After waving me over he proceeded to place his phone down in a viewing position with a YouTube or some video running. He had an AirPod in and paid little attention to me. He spoke Spanish to his pals there and didn't utter almost a single word other than asking what I wanted done. Awful experience. Avoid going there!

barber barley looked at my reference photo and cut my hair way too short and rushed though the…read moreentire cut , I will never return and want my money back

Marko did a phenomenal with my haircut!! He was able to rehab it from a hack haircut I received…read morewhile visiting Lake Placid. Took his time and made it look absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend Marko for any style haircut. Knowledgeable and professional service. Thank you Marko!!

A darling low-frills salon conveniently located along the River, River Vu was a great place to stop…read morein a pinch. No cards accepted, but the price was reasonable.