It's entirely possible that the barber here is a good guy with a sense of humor that I just didn't get, but he came off as a total jerk. I've been in desperate need of a haircut and have been neglecting to make an appointment at David Arnold where I usually go. My kid does jiu jitsu right across the street on Saturdays, so I thought it was worth checking to see if they had an opening. I walk in. There's one person in the chair and one waiting. Here's how the interaction could have gone: Me: Do you take walk ins? Paul: I do, but there are nine people already scheduled. Me: Oh, ok. Thanks. Have a nice day. Here's how it went Me: Do you take walk ins? Paul: Walk ins? Do I take walk ins? Of course I take walk ins. Me: Great. Is it cash only? Him: Wow. You got a lot of questions. Me: I only have two... Him: Cash is king! Me: Ok, I'll go to an ATM. Him: Hold your horses. There are nine people in front of you. You think you're just gonna sit down? Me: Oh, well never mind. Have a nice day. It was a slightly (and unnecessarily) abrasive interaction but whatever. Fast forward one hour and I'm walking across the street. Paul is standing in the window of an empty shop with a big grin on his face giving me a huge wave. Oh, great. He has a slot. We cross the street. Me: Can you take me? Paul: You? No, I can't take you. I have ten o'clock. Me: Then why did you wave me in? Paul: I was just waving. You ASSUMED I was waving you in just like you ASSUMED you could just walk in here! What a stupid bizarre interaction. As luck would have it, David Arnold called me about a cancellation. I drove around the block, was greeted politely and offered a beverage, and got a far better haircut than the old men I saw walking out of Paul's. read more

He threw a fit just because I asked him if he allowed walk-ins. Needless to say I will never be giving him my business after that, and I recommend you do the same. There are enough barbers in this area that do a good job without being rude. read more

Best haircut I ever had. Moved here from CA where I never could find a good barber shop. Paul was a blessing to find. Yes he is a very busy guy and wants you to make an appointment. Some of the comments left here are just misunderstandings. When you are good at what you do you need people to respect you and your business. read more

Paul is great! Lovely to talk to and you'll get a very 50s-60s vibe in there. He's been doing haircuts for 60 years. A must visit if you live in philadelphia! read more

My husband looked around a bit when we first moved here. I suggested he try Pauls after passing it on my way home one day. He loves it. Old fashion cuts from a good guy. read more

Unusual experience. I found on google and searched out. When I arrived the gentleman cutting hair waited till I was seated to say. "Thank you for supporting my business but I'm by appointment only! I've been here 60 years and I never saw you before. Whats your name? Where you from? I'm real busy and no appointments open for a while." I got the point and got up and said I would call in the future. I won't be going back. read more

My barber lost its lease and closed. I tried Paul's barber shop, hoping to find a barber to use for the future. I received the worst haircut ever, and I am 67 years old. Uneven, back poorly trimmed, demanded that washing my hair was an integral part of his haircut. The worst return for $30 in a long time. read more

My 21 year old son who had been doing online college and suffering from depression since missing out on last year of high school and first year of going to college due to the coronavirus went to Paul's. He hasn't had a haircut in quite some time and a long scraggly beard. He decided it was time for a fresh start and wanted a barber to clean him up and just go to cutting crew and still be left with the untamed beard. When he walked into the shop he was yelled at immediately for looking like some kind of "mountain man". Thinking it was a joke my son just laughed. Then the man complained that cutting all that hair was going to take so long and he has other customers after him, again my son thought he was kidding and laughed. Than the man said "we'll get the hell in my chair already " so my son sat down. When asked what he wanted him to do with all that my son said he had a picture at which point the man clearly wasn't joking and started yelling and complaining about these young kids wanting these crazy cuts and my son said no really I just want a respectable cut but the man wouldn't let up and my son said well I can go somewhere else if you don't want to do it and the man said " yeah get the hell out of here". So my son left. I sent him to a trendy place where he got a $50 haircut and a $40 beard trim and so glad I did because he looks gorgeous. It's no wonder Paul's had availability when every other barber shop was booked, who would want a miserable old man cutting their hair? read more

Took our toddler boy for haircut. Came out well and stylist did really nice job. Only upset about price...$23 seems a bit high for a very quick cut. Side note, my son sat still and didn't didn't cry at all. read more

Many thanks to Paul for giving our 3 year old a great haircut. His patience and skill were much appreciated, and our little boy says he is happy to return! We have struggled to find a barber willing to take their time with a fidgety child, and Paul has made the search worthwhile. Thank you! read more

Paul is a legend in Jenkintown He has been my barber for a round. 45 years He is the "Man".Lucy is a good barber in her own right! I imagine he will retire someday lol I hope not any time soon! read more

unless your over 50 years old dont go here. Paul is a real jerk with an attitude. He doesnt seem to like younger guys or new people. He got upset with me when i asked him to cut my hair a specific way. gives bad hair cuts read more

Mr. Paul is both a great barber and a great guy. He's basically a local institution; he's been cutting hair for decades, and he's been my barber since before I can remember. He gives solid haircuts and offers a friendly, welcoming environment. I'd recommend him to anyone. read more

Great haircut, great people, great price. This is the place to go for a real haircut.