Great Services! I got a bad cut from another barber and they fixed it perfectly. I use to go there but then changed for no reason And I am regretting it. I Will never go to another barber shop ever again. This place is great! read more

I have been going to McNair Barber Shop for almost 3 years. I have never had an issue with any of the barbers with my hair. They know me from my hair style and I generally get the same few barbers because I go every other Sunday when they open at 10am. Cash only isn't a problem for me as it's easy enough to prepare a head of time. For the people complaining about them speaking in their native tongue...so what. If you are that self conscious about them talking about you, then you probably deserve it. I'm willing to bet that it's just easier for them. There are more important things in this world to complain about. read more

My family has been loyal customers at McNair Barber Shop for 9 years. I always request the same haircut for my sons: #4 on top and #3 on the bottom and they always use the scissor for the top part of the hair! During our most recent visit, one of the barbers shaved my son's entire head with a #3 guard only. The haircut was done in less than 2 minutes, and by the time I realized, it was too late to stop him. Before leaving, I spoke with the barber and explained that this was not a #4 and #3 cut but just a #3 all over. He denied everything. I paid $26 and left, but outside my son broke down crying, saying his hair was way too short like bald and that he has his yearbook picture next week. I returned to the shop to speak with the manager. She ignored me and walked away to cut another customer's hair. Meanwhile, the barber who cut my son's hair came over, laughed loudly in front of my crying child, and dismissed me again. Neither he nor the manager apologized, acknowledged the mistake, or offered a refund. Their attitude was rude and unprofessional, showing no care for children at all. To make matters worse, they even insisted on charging my 12-year-old son as an adult ($26), despite the sign on the window showing adult ($26) / seniors and children ($25) pricing. A child is clearly not an adult. This was by far the worst experience we've had after nearly a decade of visits. They showed no accountability, no respect for customers, and no compassion for kids. We will not be returning, and I do not recommend this barber shop, especially for children. read more

I love the team at McNair Barber. They are always friendly, know what they are doing, and if you need a quick trim or a haircut, they work with you to get an appointment. I get my ladies-haircuts with them for the past 15 years. And I love it. I'm so glad they are so close to our neighborhood. They are a valuable asset. Please don't go anywhere ;) read more

Love McNair barber shop. Great cut at a reasonable price each time I have been. I'll be back.

I have been taking my boys there for maybe 10 years... Julie is the one who makes them look polished. My husband also goes to her since he believes "happy wife, happy life" . I myself go to the same place to Michelle and let me tell you it's such a convenience to have your haircut done at the same time as your kids! Although it's not positioned as a Women Hair Salon, I have gotten my best haircut there ( believe me I am a picky customer) and I am planning to stick with it. read more

I have been visiting the shop from the last 15 years and Diet and Ben are my great hair stylists. The entire team is nice, polite and very welcoming. I would highly recommend your visit and get a cut. read more

I brought my son and my nephew here and they took us in quickly. Both male barbers did a fantastic job. We've never had a bad job here. I highly recommend this place read more

Regarding Alan B's comment, If I ran this place you would NEVER get service here again! What gives you the right to accuse them of tax evasion just because you don't care for their cash only business model? In most barber shops the barbers handle their own money and pay the owner, not the other way around. So a central credit card machine changes something simple into something much more complicated. With cards the owner has to keep up with just the card transactions and pay the barbers, when the barbers are supposed to pay the owners for doing business on a chair. Also, the money from cc's doesnt come in until days later, so trying to keep up with paying barbers for past days just on cc transactions is a major pain. This is the reason 90% of barber shops only want to fool with cash. Not to mention the fees! I will say, it is nice when they are cash only to offer an ATM for the customers convenience. BTW, if someone wanted to cheat on their taxes they don't need to be cash only, they could just cheat with the cash transactions, and just claim all the credit card sales. So why would you assume if a business is taking some credit cards also, it somehow makes them honest? Silly logic! And insulting!!! read more

Consistently great haircuts. I've been going since they opened 30+ years ago and haven't had a bad haircut.

I was in town for work and needed a haircut quickly. I stopped in and was seated right away. Didn't need anything special just a quick trim. What I got was an excellent haircut from a very friendly gentleman. I don't get to Washington very often but I would definitely come back. read more

I'm done with this place. I called ahead to make an appointment. The lady told me to come in now and I could be seen right away. I got there and waited for 25 minutes with 7 other people, stood up again to try and get going and the woman I spoke with in the front chair told the entire shop that the guy that just walked in with his kid was "her appointment." What a waste of time that I specifically called to avoid. It's also a complete gamble to the quality of the haircut depending on who you end up with. Some are good and some are really not. I went to this place for 15 years or so, time for a change. read more

This barbershop is very reasonably priced and the option to walk-in is convenient although it can be helpful to call ahead and make an appointment. Terry really knows women's haircuts well and does a great job with layers. read more

Julie is the best! I've been going to her for years. I've had very, very long hair, and I've had very short hair and it's been perfect attention to detail every-time, never a complaint! read more

I've lived in Herndon for about 4 years. Why, it has taken me this long to venture into McNair Barber Shop is beyond me. I'm a pretty particular guy when it comes to my hair, and I usually prefer barber shops that use a straight blade to shave over regular hair salons or cutteries anyway. So I'm not really sure why I never stopped by here before. In any case, went here about a month ago for my first haircut. It was awesome. Told the barber minimal details (Short on the sides and back, but not too short to show my scar). He took care of the rest and I looked great. I've already been back again for a second hair cut. I typically almost always get a random barber just for convenience and speed. My second barber was even better than my first. A lot of people on here have complained that their only complaint about this place is that the barbers all speak Vietnamese to one another. I'm Vietnamese, so obviously it doesn't bother me. But if it helps make the rest of you feel better, I can tell you that the barbers are in fact just chit chatting to one another about everyday things. The last time I was in here, the two female barbers (cutting me and the one beside me) were speaking about their kids and what schools they were attending. I can see how maybe it's slightly offensive or irritating to be left out in the dark while your barber is speaking a foreign language to another barber. But all the barbers I've seen at McNair speak perfect English to their customers as well. You just have to be outgoing about it and maybe they'll speak to you instead of finding conversation with the other barbers. As for me, English, Vietnamese, they could speak Martian for all I care....as long as my hair keeps looking this good I'll keep coming back. Good price, excellent location, friendly empoyees, and great atmosphere. read more

I moved into the area back in '91 when I was 10 years old. It's now 2020 and I'm still going to this place to get hairs cut from my head. They do good work, and the prices are reasonable. read more

Wow, what a mess. When you run a customer focused service business; some fluency in the spoken language is necessary. I do not want to be mean spirited, but when you tell a stylist that you want/get #3 on the sides and scissor blend on top: you do not expect to get a SUPER short "shave" on the sides. Overall the cut was decent, if it was what I wanted! The top, especially towards the front was left too long, relative to the rest of the cut: but I could not risk her giving me a buzz if I asked for further trim. There were 4 stylists working that day and all were busy; so I am sure they do decent business; just wont see anymore from me... Also, they are cash only business; so come prepared. read more

I've been going to McNair Barber Shop every 2-4 weeks since 2007. I always take the next available barber instead of making an appointment, so I've had about 15 different barbers over the years. Most recognize me and say hi when they're not cutting my hair. Rarely do I have to explain what I want; they all have a good memory for my cut. The staff is always friendly and professional. Sometimes I feel like talking, sometimes not; they're fine with both. And I can count on one hand the times I've not been truly satisfied in 15 years, and even then it was an ok cut, just not the usual great job. They do speak Vietnamese among themselves - I do not. But their command of both languages just goes to show their diligence in serving their customers. Prices are reasonable and you rarely need an appointment unless you want a specific barber or come at a peak time. read more

Pro: Can't argue with the $14 hair cut. Cons: Wish I could speak Vietnamese so I knew what they were saying. They only speak in it to the other people working, which I think is rather rude. The barbers should be trying to talk to the customers, not each other. They do not take credit cards. It's cash only. read more

The lady did a greatjob. Usually i am very picky when it comes to hair sytle. Satisfied customer 1 con is that they dont accept credit card read more

Best haircut my boyfriend has had since we started dating, over 5 years, never have I seen it so glorious! It was a good sign that there was a line, some people seemed to have favorite hairstylists, also a great sign. I'm half Vietnamese, but don't speak the language but didn't hear much talking between the barbers, although I wouldn't mind it at all. My boyfriend's stylist was extremely nice and chatted with him, we had a great experience and if chatting between coworkers bothers you, then you're focused on the wrong thing, and that is getting a great haircut. Everyone who walked out while I was there was definitely much more handsome. read more

I was not really expecting anything special from this barbershop my buddy took me to. I had lowered expectations because I had gotten a "Bowl Cut" that was suppose to be a bald tapered fade before I came to VA to visit. I was pleasantly surprised by McNair's. When we arrived we took a seat and that's when I started to evaluate the barbers. I saw that the barbers at stations 4, 5 and 7 were cutting to my satisfaction. Number four was ready for me and took me to his chair. While number 7 cut my buddy's head. I was pleased with the number one on top blended with the zero on the sides and the razor line I received. The barbers here were friendly and actually cut very well as I studied them all from my chair. If I'm ever in the area again I know where to get my ears lowered. McNair's read more

Updating review. I'm changing my rating from 5 to 3 stars. Apparently the experience here is very dependent on when you arrive and I apparently got lucky the first few times I went here. After seeing nothing, but impeccable service several times in a row I showed up on a weekend and another time during a weekday and it was like walking into a completely different place (except that a couple of the barbers were the same. At it's worst the only barbers on the floor are all speaking and joking in Vietnamese. Often at the expense of paying attention to what they're doing. During one visit I got a girl that didn't exactly do a bad job, but it took a lot of effort to communicate what I wanted, she never seemed to be very confident in her understanding of what I'd said and I ended up with not quite the cut I was looking for. So far it seems like the slower times (when there are fewer barbers on the floor) is when they have their worst staff. My advice is to wait until you see several people sitting in the front area and most of the chairs have barbers. During those time, so far, I've been able to get truly exceptional work done and have not had any trouble with communication in English. Oh, and their price has gone up to $13 ----------------------- Original Review: The inexpensive barber shops are often pretty hit or miss quality, but McNair Barber Shop is one of the the best barber or stylist shops I've ever been to. There were serveral barbers working so, despite being crowded, things moved very rapidly, and every person I saw in the place received an immaculate hair cut despite the numerous different hair styles. The barber I had rates in the top two or three I've ever had. I was asking for a drastically different hair cut than the one I went in with and before making irreversable changes at several points he asked for clarification/confirmation before cutting and also made a couple of unassuming suggestions on how to make it better that I went with (and he was absolutely right). Despite the highly skilled barbers, as of June 2011, they're only charging $12.00 for a basic cut and a couple of dollars more for some of the trickier cuts. Regarding the review from 2008: Things have definitely changed. The staff was a mix of races and everyone I heard speak spoke fluent English. read more

Good, cheap haircut for my husband. He seems to be happy with the results. Haven't been yet but will be trying this month. Like previous reviewer stated- only cash is accepted. Update (7/2)- I got a haircut here and was very happy. I guess I'm not the normal female in that I don't care if they cut an inch too much off, but I didn't have any issues like that. I can stomach the prices for this place more than the salon I used to go to, so I'll definitely be back. read more

Is always risky to go to a Barber Shop away from home, but I have to get one two weeks before one of my friends wedding while I am on the road. Amazing services the guy took ahis time to cut my hair and cleaned it up really well. I don't understand why every barber gets confused between trimming it making it thin and cutting it short. I wanted to cut an inch off and tram it down and make it thin, the barber cut 2-3 inches off the top. This seems to be common very barber I go to so I expected it and it is the reason why I get my hair cut two weeks before the wedding and give it time to grow. read more

Incompetent is the only word I can use for this establishment. I've given this place a couple of chances and yet the cut is worse than the last. Neither of their staff has any skill, and especially for the prices I'd expect better. Seemed like the lady was cutting hair for the first time, just terrible all around. read more

Basic and busy barbershop. I got a good cut but didn't get the guys name. As mentioned they do neck shaves(upon request) read more

McNair Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Look, for a guy to write a review on a barber shop the place has to have something special. Well, I am here to tell you this place is as straight forward as it gets. When it comes to getting my cut, cut right. It takes a lot. Not because I have an unusual request or shaped head. I am picky. I like it short, high and tight, don't miss a hair or you fail. Men, this place does haircuts well. Period. read more

I have been going to this Barbershop for almost 20 years. I have had only 2 regular barbers there during that period, and both were excellent. Cash only, and there is a Bank of America across the street if you need it. You can take a number and wait for a barber, and the wait is not normally long, or find one of the barber there that will take appointments. read more

The cost of a hair cut is $13 and I have to say it is one of the best hair cuts I've had since I've been in NOVA. I'm not sure what barber Steven H. got but I didn't have even close to that kind of experience. I expect this place to be my regular hair cut place from here on out. I took off one star because it's a cash only business. I don't typically carry cash so this is a minor inconvenience to me. read more

I've been going there for 3 years and they do a great job. Good for kids too because they can do pretty much anything you want. They tend to cut on the short side so be specific. Don't just go in and say "shorten it up" because that's what you'll get. Reasonable prices too. Avoid Saturday's because it is really busy. I find Sundays the best. read more

Excellent price and they take their time. It's been a while since someone actually took the time to cut my hair properly. The lady sheared it, thinned it, and scissored the top. Just bring a picture of the style you want. read more

Honestly it's a gamble going to this place. Usually from the ladies I get a decent haircut but the men here aren't good. I stopped going here because I stopped giving them more chances. Oh yeah and it's Cash only. read more

Great service as always. Have been a regular for almost 5 years now and every time thy do a great job. I bring my son here he loves it too, candy for him peace of mind for me. I will never try cutting his hair again. Thank you T for being such a good sport with us. read more

McNair has been cutting my hair, or what's left of it, for about 5 years. Terri, Lynn, and Alexis are all terrific and it they were the only ones cutting hair I would give this place another star. I've had very mixed results with the other McNair barbers ranging from acceptable to really, really bad. Fortunately the really, really bad haircut took place during baseball season and I was able to wear my baseball hat most of the time until my hair grew back. They also only take cash which to me is a red flag that they perhaps aren't paying all the taxes that they should be and/or perhaps not all their employees are legal. I would definitely recommend McNair if Terri, Lynn, or Alexis are on, if they aren't, well, you have been forewarned. read more

This is the best barber shop I have been to in the area. They just had a price DROP to only $12! Can't argue with that. Lots of barbers, so they're fast even when it's crowded. Been going there for 6 years. Mostly the same barbers have been there, and I always get good haircuts. read more

I would not reccomend going to this place at all. The first major con is that they do no take any sort of payment other than cash. I had to drive while my brother was getting a haircut to go get cash because their machine did not have credit cards capabilities. On top of that, the cut we received was poor and hideous. I asked them to cut my brother's hair in a very simple style, keeping the length on top and buzzing the sides. Not only did they fail to do what I asked them to do, they did it poorly. The haircut my brother received was subpar and messy and I will not be coming here again. read more

been coming here for at least the last 7+ years consistently, mainly because I live about 1/2 mile away...Ryan (my barber) is the man...very consistent and knows what I want. Price for haircut is cheap in my opinion but at least since the first time I went in 1998, it's hasn't gone up much. Highly recommend! Love the straight razor neck shave right before he finishes. Would give it 5* but it's cash only..so go to the ATM first! read more

Great value, great clip, they still shave necks here and trim brows too. Awesome service.

I have been going to this place for years. I had one bad haircut from the old guy probably because I asked for a modern spiky haircut. I usually go for the first available and my other cuts have been great. Before I get a cut I go to the frozen yogurt place next door. Then I pick the barber with the coolest haircut. I ask my barber to cut it like that guy's. So basically avoid the really old guy if you want a modern look. BTW I don't speak Vietnamese but the barbers are friendly and remember you when you come back regularly. read more