Joe's Modern barber shop is nothing short of professional. If you look up the definitions of professionalism, traditions, and perfection, this shop would pop up. Gentlemen this is where you want to go, forget those chain shops who haven't the faintest clue in what they are doing. Ladies, you can have your beauty salon, guys this is the spot to hit up . Yes I know I shave my head so it is clearly obvious I am not in for a hair cut or a trim. Why am I reviewing this then you ask? I came in here for a trim, seeing I let my beard get all crazy . If you check out the before pictures you'll see what I am talking about, yea that's what you call "Wolf Man" right there people. As you can see from the after result I look more civilized, a refreshing feel and look is how I felt. I also enjoyed my experience at Joe's , where Kevin (the man you want to see) kept me entertained. Kevin was my barber when I came in, and I can tell you my friends he knows what he is doing. A true professional that can handle a trimmer while keeping you entertained from sports talk to hidden stock tips down to how much we both appreciate Southern California weather. What else can you ask for? A tradition that has been passed down, is rare to find now a days. It literally is not easy to find a barber that will do trimming down to a clean shave, it is almost a lost art I'd say. This era everyone is doing everything but holding on to traditions. Joe's Modern holds onto that and its values. I am happy to have found out about this location, I'm satisfied and enthused to say I am and will be a permanent customer at Joe's. I might even let my hair grow back in again just to get a cut. read more

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Modern Barber Shop may be a misnomer as I've heard several people say barbers are a dying trade. If you are looking for a quick cut with no personality or skill on the cheap, go to one of those 'chains'. If you are looking for a good old fashioned (meant in the deepest of compliments) barber, I have a recommendation for you. While I'm not overly picky with my hair, I am blessed to have a rather thick head of it. When it gets long, let's say a month after a cut, it also gets a bit wavy. These qualities are great to have, but can make a barber's life a bit tougher. No worries for the Modern Barber Shop. Service is friendly and will take the time to get to know you and what type of cut you are looking for. They also won't rush you out the door should you want to have 'just a little more' taken off the side or if you just want to finish your story. I enjoyed the social aspect as much as the cut. Its great to feel like a valuable customer instead of just another number. Take a trip and experience for yourself. read more

This little strip mall has been a treasure trove for me lately. It started when I tried the fantastic pizza at Swarthmore Pizza and I've since checked out the Chinese place and Comic Book store. When I noticed that a few prominent Yelpers had tried the little barbershop in the basement of said strip mall, I was intrigued. Everything said in previous reviews are true. You get a good haircut and great conversation here. If that's not your thing, by all means use Hair Cuttery or a similar chain but dammit, this is what Barbershops are supposed to be about. This is a time honored tradition that needs to be upheld before we are completely absorbed by our phones and get our hairs cut by Siri. So seek out your local barbers, with names like Kevin, John and Joe and be prepared to talk about politics, sports or life in general. And if you are on this area, seek out this shop because it's great and you won't be disappointed. read more

For years, I have been going to Joe's barber shop to get my haircut. Since going there, I've grown up an awful lot and changed my hairstyle three or four times. The barber there, Kevin, is a champion. He cuts my hair with such precision and always ensures that I am completely satisfied. I have also grown quite fond of the conversation between my barber and I. Sometimes I feel like he is more like a therapist or wellness coach than a guy who simply cuts my hair. I would like to encourage everyone to go there for the great discussion and grooming; but I fear that then I might have to wait... read more

Joe's Modern Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

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After a long tour of Europe I was sporting serious shag. It was time for a haircut. Then came Joe's Modern Barbershop, apparently a Delco icon, that has been around since the fifties. Enter into the shop to find Kevin the barber making the magic happen. Snip, snip, snip the barbershop was buzzing with chatter one Saturday afternoon. Was I really taking a trip back to the fifties? The conversation among men was lively and entertaining. There was both young and old here to get their hair cut. Generally, barbers have difficulty cutting my hair, but Kevin did a stellar job whipping my shag into shape. Joe's Modern Barbershop is so classic that I might consider moving to Swarthmore. Do yourself a favor, if you are looking for the right barber with a wealth of experience and great atmosphere, check out Joe's Modern Barbershop. read more

This place is the neighborhood, friendly barbershop that you've been looking for. It's like the friendly neighborhood Spider Man but no webs or hitting people, which I suppose is fine. I had a guy named Kevin and he was pretty cool. I liked how I was seated quickly. I thought the small talk was very reasonable. I like this place because there's no bullshit and they don't try to upsell me on anything, which is my absolute number one barber shop pet peeve. read more

I have two Boys age 8 and 10,the owner of this shop cut my kids hair and they Didn't" even give me a hard time. This was a wonderful experience. The cartoons were on the Cable TV and my kids were handled with great tolerance. This shop was A great for my kids. We found a barber for life. I highly recommend this Shop what a great family atmospher. read more

Not a fan of this barbershop. I went on a Thursday in the early afternoon and there was another customer getting a haircut when I arrived...it took the barber 30 minutes to finish the other customer's haircut, which was almost done when I walked in. The barber is very, very slow, but not because he's methodical... instead, it's because he continually turns the clippers off to tell you about himself. I learned way more than I cared to about his wife's business and the trade shows that they go to and ended up with a sub-standard haircut as a result. I had to go home and touch up my haircut with my own clippers, which is a bad sign... read more

I went into Joe's Modern Barber Shop last week. From the moment you walk in, you can tell it's an old school barber shop. I needed a new place to get my haircut as my previous spot was no longer open. The wait was painless and I was seated quickly. The main barber was extremely friendly and worked very efficiently. I told him exactly what I wanted- a scissor cut all around and a little bit shorter on the sides than the top. Without much direction, he knew exactly what I wanted and gave me an excellent haircut. When I got home, my wife told me how much she loved the cut! I will definitely be back. Joe's Modern Barber Shop is an A+++ read more