Best barber I've ever been too, it's busy so go early if you can. Such great service! Worth the wait!!

I love this shop. They always do an amazing job. The one thing that keeps me from being a repeat customer is that I usually have to wait until I happen to have cash on me. They do not take card payments. read more

Good experience. Very small shop with two chairs cutting. Not much seating and no appointments. One barber was new and needed to help from my barber so my cut took a bit longer as he was helping the other barber. Totally understand as I have brought on new staff and needed to help out. Skin fade never made it to the skin as I like. Good spot and good team. read more

Mel's Barber Shop - Two chair barber - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Friendly and professional. The price is very reasonable. I get a discount for being a senior,

Ug been here a few times and something is always not done correctly. Old guy good/ok depending on mood, young guy not so talented. Has the classic small barber feel which is nice. My grandpa would like this place and I'd probably take the lil guy here but not for Ug. read more

Brady has been the best barber for me in town when I was a grad student in Corvallis at OSU. He gave excellent, time efficient, hair cuts, and always made sure I was happy with each one. He was able to adjust quickly to the styles I wanted too. Brady was always exceptionally professional and pleasant to chat with each visit. He treated me kindly with utmost respect. I will miss going there and having our chats now that I am out of state. I highly recommend this shop! read more

I'm new to Corvallis and was happy to find Mel's. Excellent service and super clean. JL

During a short visit to Corvallis, I just happened to find Mel's barber from a search on Yelp. Saw all the great reviews and decided to give it a try, since I was overdue for a cut. From the moment I walked in the shop, I felt extremely welcomed and I was able to get in a chair immediately at 10:15am on a Tuesday. Ari, the owner, is such a great conversationalist and shared with me so many good tidbits about Oregon and many other topics. It was such a great experience and his son Brady, who was cutting hair for someone else in the next chair was doing an amazing job as well. I left there feeling great and just wish I had a barber shop like this back home. I highly recommend this family owned shop, as the price is extremely affordable, while the quality of service is extremely high. I cannot recommend this business enough. (Note: They only take walk-ins and only accept cash) read more

Mel's Barber Shop - Outside view of the shop. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Ample parking, centrally located, friendly atmosphere, fair prices with good value. Awesome fade and cut. As somebody who gets a haircut every 3 weeks, I will definitely come back! No appointments taken and cash only. Limited hours so be sure to check out there store hours. read more

Mel's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Just had a great haircut and awesome conversation with the nicest 3rd generation owners! As a visiting WSU Coug for this weekend's football game I was nervous showing my colors. But worries unwarranted! Nicest guys- great customer service- skilled barbers and dedicated to their craft. Strongly recommend! When back in town- will look them up again! Go Beavs. read more

The shop is very small. Two barber chairs and 4 chairs for people waiting. There was only one barber working but he was very efficient and we did t have to wait long. My 10 year old grandson had an overgrown Mohawk that needed to be cleaned up. He showed the barber a picture of what he wanted and the barber went to work. He was quick and meticulous. We were very happy with the outcome. Cash or check only but they have their own ATM on site. No appointments, walk in only. We'll definitely go back. read more

Nice guys, but no matter what hair cut you request you are going to get the one they do, uncle sam will except it no questions ask, and you will not need another in a very long time. They try hard but appears they've had no formal training. But very nice. read more

coming here is risky. most times I get the same barber and he is really nice and does a pretty good job, but this time when I went in he wasn't there it was the original founder. i showed him a picture of a low fade and i told him to leave a lot on the sides because I like how it makes my face a triangular shape. He gave me the highest skytop fade in history. nobody wants that cut and honestly I'm sick to my stomach right now because my friends are clowning me and it looks pretty awful. the people are super nice though and next time i go I'll just try to get the barber that gets me right. it's hard to trust the service tho cause you never know if your about to get the best cut or the worst cut of your life read more

Mel's Barber Shop - They got me looking like this - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Ari is so awesome! He has always done a perfect cut for my husband and I love it! 10/10 :) read more

Mel's Barber Shop - Such cool vibes and professionalism! - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Mel is one incredible individual!!!! I am so fortunate to have met one of our veterans with such as greats spirit and wonderful personality. His family has been running this shop for 3 generations and it shows!!! He gave up his lumch break just to squeese us in, tip this man and his family great for us!!!! read more

Mel's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Been a regular for awhile. Best barbershop for dudes who like fades in town. Brady is a killer barber. Classic chop it up at the barbershop vibe. read more

First haircut since moving here in Nov. Was recommended to it by someone who has been going there for all three generations

Nice young man Great haircut great service Great price I'm happy!!! Convenient location read more

OMG, can't find a better place. I'm relocating out of state for temporary, and I feel so sad.

Good people, good conversation, no BS. Came here spontaneously having been disappointed with two other places in Corvallis, and I WILL be coming back again. Great establishment. They made me look good. Quality work, fast, and it looks like their skills runs in their family. read more

Great service and so nice. Both my college sons will be going back. So nice to find a place they both like away from home.

Awesome hair cut and great guy running the place. Short review because nothing else needs to be said. Easy 5 stars from me

Ari and his wife are true children of light. They are talented, genuine and open to the full spectrum of what it is to be a good human being; all while doing it through hair. This barber shop is a safe place for all cultures, colors, creeds and interests. Go see them and leave feeling closer to your true, fundamental self. read more

Our son's first haircut went exceptionally well. Thank you Brady! It was a great experience for everyone. read more

Mel's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Fast, clean and cheap Cheaper than the cost of my first "haircut" from perfect look they fixed read more

Very friendly family business, I highly recommend coming here if you are new to town.

My boyfriend is from Corvallis and went here to get his haircut for the first time. The barber, Ari, is very friendly and everyone else waiting at the shop was engaged in friendly conversation. At $15, you can't beat his combination of service, skill, and affordability. However, it does seem to get packed pretty quickly--there were 6 people waiting at 8:30 am Saturday morning but the wait wasn't too long. My boyfriend noticed that most of the customers were regulars since everyone would just ask for "the regular". Recommended if you're looking to get a solid haircut without breaking the bank. read more

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Our family really appreciates this family-owned business. They are very friendly, open, and forthright. Not to mention their hair cutting abilities are amazing. My kids never leave unhappy. They really listen to their clients and make sure to check in to see if the client is getting what they wanted. read more

Tremendous barber shop! They are extremely friendly and I would highly recommend to anyone. I don't get many haircuts in corvallis because the barber shops here tend to be subpar. Until I found this one though. This one is fantastic! read more

a young guy gave me a haircut there. he did it so quickly that it looked like he was mowing a lawn. i ended up with a horrible haircut and paid a $21.0 + tip. it was a waste of money and time. read more

A fantastic experience! I am In town visiting my sweetheart and badly needed the services of a good barber. I have a very thick head of hair and equally full beard. I'm lazy and don't do anything with my hair most days but asked the barber (Ari) if he could do something that allows for me to also work around my natural part when I want to. He succeeded in doing that and gave a beautiful trim to my beard without taking off too much length (harder than it should be). We had fantastic conversation about the area and he was welcoming when he found out that I'll be moving to town soon myself. He and his co-worker were very helpful in suggesting places for us to picnic during my visit. I was just hoping to get a decent haircut for a fair price. I got that and much more. I've found my new barber! read more

Great cut for my teenage son who has thick Filipino hair and a crazy cowlick. Ari couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Easy to find, easy to park, superbly affordable, serving all demographics (there were retired men, teens, and little boys when we were there). We found our barber in Corvallis! You can't go wrong at Mel's Barber Shop, highly recommend this business! read more

This barber shop is amazing! My boyfriend Jack's hair always looks absolutely perfect. He has the best time here and has become very fond of his barber. every time he returns he says it's the best haircut he's ever had! Highly recommend this place gentleman. read more

Long time customer. Never an issue. Until now with covid-19. First allowed friend inside without a mask while those of us taking numbers waited outside. Finally my turn - asked inside friend to use a mask which he did after Ari tried justifying friends social distancing. Sitting immediately inside the door? Then - wife walks in and by me with no mask. Goes to her chair and puts on useless face shield. No mask. Saw open sign lit Monday so stopped. Mel working - face shield and no mask. Asked him to weat a mask and he said the face shield was enough for him. Not for me. I left. They just don't get it. So irresponsible. read more

I've only had my hair cut here a handful of times, but every time has been great. While they don't take cards, spending a few minutes withdrawing cash from an ATM is completely worth it (especially with OSU Federal across the street). Cuts are quick, barbers are friendly, and I've been very happy with my experience here. read more

I like this shop. I like the barber, friendly and polite (as mentioned by others). Always satisfied. My hair must be easy to cut, it's fast; and a good price (Sr. Discount.. so I just tip up to the regular price). Walk-in. Little kids to old guys like me as customers. If there's a person or two waiting don't be impatient, it won't be long. read more

Ari is the best barber I have ever been to. Exceptional quality and attention to detail for a fair price.

If you're looking for a no frills barber shop experience, look no further. Conversation is always good, the wait can be longer on the weekend but it's usually fast enough. I recommend calling first, as Aurie is active in the community and will sometimes change the posted hours. read more

I've been going to this barbershop for a few years now and Ari is by far the best in town. I used to bounce from barbershop to barbershop within the Willamette valley until I found Ari. Not only do I get the best haircuts here, it's always fast and great value. I have referred a number of friends and family to Ari and now he's their barber too. It's a great barbershop atmosphere and very welcoming to any and everyone read more

Ari is always friendly and easy to talk to. He does a great job and is efficient. Lines aren't too long, typically. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good, fast haircut. read more