Max is the best! We've been seeing him for several years now. He not only gives an excellent haircut, but he's an affable person. You'll really enjoy your time talking to him as he gives you a fantastic haircut. read more

Max gave me a wonderful haircut and beard trim. I'm ashamed to say I was later than I hoped due to traffic, but he was so professional and is clearly a master at what he does! read more

Max of Max Men's Hairstyling is one of the very best barbers and men's hair stylists in the Washington, DC metro area. Max is an experienced, highly skilled, and very precise barber who is equally adept at cutting and styling a variety of men's hair lengths and styles. Max is a very welcoming barber: those who enter his studio are warmly greeted before the service begins. Max pays attention to what his clients want: he likes his clients to be as specific as possible and he delivers. Max is equally good at long, medium and short cuts in a variety of styles, both classic and modern. Max's works out of the INARI Salon in downtown Washington DC and is in high demand, so I recommend scheduling appointments with him as far in advance as possible: you may have to wait 30 days or more for your appointment, but the wait will be worth it. Max charged me $62 for a haircut this summer, which is actually rather competitively-priced for downtown Washington. I left the salon impressed with Max. (And if you visit Max Men's Hairstyling you'll impress others with how great your hair looks!) read more

Max is fantastic and will help you find the right cut for you. He cut my hair before my wedding and it was perfect. Great guy and great vibe. read more

I agree with one of the other reviews, that Max is a great stylist but just not for your trendy/modern cuts. I think clients who want more of a conservative haircut is his speciality. I wanted to slightly change my hair up and max helped with that, but I just don't think it's worth the $55 (excluding tip) that I paid for a side buzz and chopping a bit off the top - which took less than 30 minutes. I normally go to a shop in Eastern Market (Jajo) who tend to do a great job at maintaining/cleaning up your existing haircut for a very decent $30 and serve a variety of clientele (styling both modern and conservative haircuts). read more

Max is the absolute best barber in DC and it's not even close. I've been going to him for years and so long as he's in business will always be going back. He's a delight of a person, very fun to talk to, and always gives the most excellent haircut. Run, don't walk. He books up super fast and often weeks in advance. read more

Max is, without question, the finest men's hair stylist in the DMV. It's not even close. From my first visit several years ago to day, each cut and style has been absolute perfection. Max is an absolute master at delivering a stylish, professional look with even the most challenging types of hair (mine is wavy, thick, and frizzy). Max is also a delightful guy who will listen to what you're trying to achieve with your hair and deliver better than you imagined. Make an appointment. You won't regret it! read more

For some cutting hair, for Max, cutting hair is an art. He's an artist. The level of skill is unmatched, paying close attention to the details. He's so consistently excellent, it's admirable. I get complimented on my hair often. He shut down for a few months post-Covid and I tried at least a dozen other stylists and some were good, but they were a noticeable step down. Let's not forget, he's a fun guy to talk to as well. read more

Most professional haircut I've had in dc. Very attentive to detail and thorough. Wouldn't go anywhere else at this point.

I have been coming to Max for a few years now and I wish I knew about him before. It's so hard to find a good barber, and it is extremely rare to find a great one. Max is in the top 1% of the great ones! His talent, his experience, his passion for providing an exceptional service speaks for his 5 star reviews. More importantly, he is an awesome person to be around, have a conversation with and feel ​relaxed with while you are in his chair. Trust what you are reading here and go experience it for yourself! You can send gratitudes my way after that :) read more

Excellent experience with Max. Will be going back. He cut/styled my hair exactly as requested.

Excellent service, clean cut and Max is a nice person to converse with. He is not afraid of letting you know his suggestions on what style might fit you best, which is very important in a barber. I highly recommend his services. read more

I am so glad that Max is back in downtown DC. He is by far the best men's haircut in DC. Definitely try to schedule ahead as he does get busy. read more

Max is unquestionably the best barber I've ever had, period. Let's be honest: it's not hard to find an okay barber in D.C./NOVA. There are a lot of people who will cut your hair in a sort of rushed, "one-size-fits-all" way and charge you $50+ for the privilege. Max is not like that - he's professional in every sense of the word. Seemingly within seconds, he identified not only what I wanted to do, but issues with my hair that it took me years to learn myself. He recognized where I had problem spots with hair, that I was using the wrong kind of product, what kind of hair would work with my face/length preferences, etc - and BAM, he went to work quickly and expertly. I've had worse experiences paying $60+. Max is also extremely polite, easy to talk to, and courteous about your time - all three things that are pretty rare in D.C. Suffice to say, I'm satisfied and plan to go back, and would highly recommend his services to anyone. read more

I feel very comfortable in Max' hands. He's a consummate professional. He takes my requests very seriously, and I've never left his chair with a bad haircut. If I want to try something new, and venture outside my regular comfort zone, I trust his judgement completely, and I always take his advice. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

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I've been going to Max for the past 6 years. Max remembers all my preferences and is willing to share advice when solicited. You do need to commit two (or two months) haircuts out - it's by appointment only and Max tends to be fully booked at least month out. But it's well worth it. read more

Best men's haircut in DC! Max is trained in France and it shows with his dedication to the small details. Worth the price.

Making an appointment was easy. I liked the final result and Max went above and beyond by making sure that my facial hair looked clean and consistent. The place itself didn't feel crowded and the wait was minimal. Best experience in DC I've had so far. I will be back again! read more

More than I usually pay for a haircut (price was $35 before tip, I believe) but very, very well done cut. And Max is a friendly guy. Heads up: cash only, so remember to stop by the ATM! read more

Max is incredible. I've been once a month for going on four years now. His process is flawless- I always look great thanks to him. He's the nicest guy, and I feel as if he's my friend. Can't recommend more read more

If you're in the market trying to figure out if you should make the jump from a $15 haircut to a $30 haircut. Max is your guy. Today I had an appointment with him and he went over every detail with me of my haircut to make sure I got the right look I wanted. Max is a true professional who will do his best to make sure you get the haircut you want! I have really thick and course that is a challenge for anyone who tries to tame it. Max tackled the challenge head on and really made my hair into a work of art. I was going for the Zayn Malik look and Max did a very good job at giving me that hairstyle. read more

After years and years of trying different barbers and salons, and never being satisfied, I have finally found the holy grail of men's hair cutting. I frequently have bad luck in my life, so I'm sure that Max will soon announce that he is picking up and moving to the west coast, so I apologize in advance to all of his loyal customers. It is very clear that Max knows what he is doing. Before my first haircut with him, he explained what he was going to do and why, and then proceeded to give me the haircut I've been trying to get other stylists to give me for years. I made my next appointment before I left, and I can honestly say I did not have one bad hair day in the four weeks between appointments. I recently had my second appointment and got the same great haircut. I'm not sure if I've ever been able to get the same haircut twice in a row from anyone else in DC. Max is also very friendly, very professional, his station is clean, he uses scissors and a straight razor (not a clipper cut). He also takes care of your eyebrows and trims up your facial hair if you've got it, all for a very reasonable price. Very easy to get to (right off of the Farragut West Metro stop). read more

Max did an excellent job cutting my hair. My previous barber left town last month, leaving me in need of a good haircut. As others have mentioned, he listens carefully to what you want, and then executes it brilliantly. In fact my SO insisted this was the best cut I've ever had, and she is picky about such things. Also, when he textured my hair, he used a straight razor, which was pretty badass. read more

I've been going to Max for a year and a half now, and he's simply the best barber I've had. The first appointment I had with him, he took out a special tool that I've never seen anyone else use to cut my hair. He is extremely dedicated to his craft, and never disappoints. On top of that, he's also very personable and easy to talk to. You can just tell he's an overall great guy who wants to provide a great service to people without it being insanely priced like everything else in this city. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment! P.S. You probably won't be able to see him for at least a month. That's how good he is! read more

Amazing work. Max's attention to detail is unmatched. My hair is harder to work with in general, but Max makes it look flawless every single cut. 10/10 read more

Max is great! I have lived here for several years, and I've not had a barber that I was committed to going back to each haircut. Normally, I have just gone to one in Arlington on the weekends when I head out there for a Costco run. I decided I wanted to do a little research to get a quality haircut a few days before my wedding. After looking on here, I found Max. Max did an excellent job. He did not rush through the cut. He explained what he was going to do after I gave him an idea of how I wanted it to look. It was perfect. Even though my cut is fairly simple, I was so impressed. I received numerous compliments on it (one was from another barber that I took a groomsmen to the next day to get a shave). Not only did he do an excellent job, but it only cost $30 (plus tip). That is unheard of in the DC area. I scheduled my next appointment right away. He is located on the other side of town from me, but it is worth the commute. You definitely have to book in advance. Max is in high demand for a good reason. read more

Long overdue.. After recently moving to the DC area, i was looking for a good hair stylist. Somewhere I could get a great haircut without breaking the bank. After seeing all of his great reviews, I decided to give him a shot.. and I was not disappointed. Like others said, he listens to you and takes the time to talk about your haircut and what you want before he gets started. Throughout the haircut, he will periodically check with you to make sure that he is cutting your hair the way you want it. Considering he only cuts men's hair, he is skilled and it shows. Seriously, this man is good. read more

Max cured my ten-year addiction to bad haircuts. Clone him immediately! read more

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This guy knows how to cut hair. I've been to a lot of stylists, both here and other countries, and Max is a 5 star professional. Book early and go! read more

Max is incredibly dedicated, nice, and professional. His attention to detail and work ethic has always been very impressive.

Max absolutely killed it. One of my first haircuts in DC and I know exactly where I'm going the next time I need a cut. After being seated in the chair, Max asked what I would like done to my hair. I showed him some pics without providing specific blade numbers and he worked his magic. The final product was one of the best fades I've had in a long while. On top of that, Max is very kind, patient and confident. Certainly a 10/10 experience and I will be back again. read more

Max is the man. A consummate professional, he is great at interpreting my vague directions and making me look better than I expected. I always look forward to my next cut with Max and how fresh I'll look after. It's very moderately priced ($35), especially considering what a great job heo. Just remember to have cash! read more

Went in and was told I was next. Waited 20 minutes. Then Max came out and said he was taking another person ahead of me and I should make an appt. I would fire the receptionist who told me I was next and made me wait. Now I didn't have time to look my best for an interview. Zero customer service. The place is a joke for a 50 buck haircut. Went to Hair Cuttery and got a great cut for 20 bucks without the hassle read more

Wow. A truly phenomenal haircut. Originating from L.A., I thought I had experienced the creme of the crop in hair cutting. I was wrong. Max's calm, professional demeanor was welcoming. As I sat down at his immaculate hair station, we talked about what my vision was for a haircut. Typically, when going to a barber for the first time, I'm bound to get nervous. Yet, with Max, we built a level of trust; I could tell that he was utterly focused on each hair that he was cutting. His level of attention is unparalleled. Max takes his time, making sure each flick of his hand is calculated and measured. Also, in terms of price, 30 bucks is a steal of a deal in D.C.; my friends repeatedly get $40 haircuts that are not nearly the same level of quality. After getting a haircut, every day after for a few weeks is a perfect hair day. It's safe to say that whenever I'm in DC again, I'll be going to get a haircut from Max. The haircuts he gives are perfection. read more

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Max is incredible! I go in not really having a set style in mind, and come out with the perfect haircut. He is meticulous and quick if you're in a hurry. Fair rates and exceeds my expectations every time! read more

I just want to say, first off, that Max is an excellent hairstylist. I've been to him on three different occasions, and every time he's given me one of the best cuts of my life. So why 3 stars? Well, the last few times I've contacted him to schedule a haircut he hasn't responded. Now, he usually has his scheduler do the booking, so it might not be solely his fault. But, that's just poor customer service. And in my opinion, it's very rude not to respond to a customer who you've had a past relationship with, and who wants to stay loyal to your business. I really liked Max, but I'm afraid I'll have to look for another hairstylist who cares more about his customers. read more

I struggled finding a men's stylist in the downtown area that was within my budget but also understood the kind of cut I wanted. I found Max on Yelp and he turned out to be the perfect stylist for me. His pricing is incredibly fair -- so much so that I recommend giving him a significant tip. He's building a clientele and is working on super slim margins (rent is high!) so he can grow his business. Seriously, don't waste your money on some of these high-end shops in the area. Max will do a better job and at a very fair price. Pro Tip: Book your appointment directly from his website's form (http://www.maxmendc.com/Contact-Us.html). He works the office alone and has to manage the phone even while he's with a client. read more

Finally! A great haircut from a true professional at an affordable price. After going to countless barbers in the DC area with very mixed results, I decided to try a true mens hair stylist. I read Max's high Yelp reviews and figured I'd give him a try. Max exceeded all my expectations and helped me discover a sharper, more professional look. Max was extremely patient and professional. He will work with you to find your desired style, works diligently until the job is done, and even provides maintenance tips in between cuts. I've finally found a stylist I'm comfortable with at a reasonable price point. I can't recommend Max enough! read more

Nice guy and decent cut. Second visit: 25 min behind schedule. 3rd visit: 20 min behind and then no record of my appointment (after I checked in 15 min early). Apology but no offer of free cut - just suggested I wait another 30 minutes. I am patient and just want a good cut close to work - but I can't afford the lost time...too many other choices to deal with this. read more

Max is really good at cutting hair. I have been to him 5-6 times and each time my haircut has been very consistent and Max really takes the time to make sure the cut is even all around. The real downside is scheduling. Max is popular, and for good reason. He gets booked several weeks in advance, and this had been getting worse each time. The first time I went I was able to book my next appointment a month out. Now you almost have to commit two haircuts out. If you have any uncertainty in your schedule 2 months out..well you just need to find another place to get your haircut. In addition, he is often running a bit behind, so you are often waiting (I guess 10-15 min extra isn't so bad after you waited several weeks?). Get an earlier appointment if you can since he is still on schedule in the mornings. Honestly, this place is a steal at the price, but because of it there seem to be people lining up months out. Unless the scheduling situation improves, I'm not sure I'll be going back. read more