Great cuts and they take their time with all customers. Glad to support a small business.

I've been getting my hair cut with Tarek for years now, I'll follow him wherever he works. He knows how I like my hair cut without having to ask anymore. My hair always comes out looking great. Tarek is super genuine and always good for an interesting conversation. His availability is super flexible, works every day except Friday. I wouldn't go anywhere else in Arlington! read more

Excellent location with plenty of parking. I followed my barber Tarek there recently. Tarek works every day other than Friday and his attention to detail is unmatched. He is also a very knowledgeable and worldly person who will give you great conversation. He has introduced payment by Venmo which makes it a lot easier than cash. I recommend the location and when you come, ask for Tarek, I guarantee you will not be disappointed! read more

Great barber shop. Tarek is not only a wonderful human but he gives me a perfect haircut everyone. highly recommend!!!

This used to be my go to barber shop. If you want your hair cut with clippers I suppose they could do an adequate job. If you want a scissors cut go someplace else. read more

I've been a loyal Pete's customer for years! Khalid is an excellent barber & now owner. He is friendly, efficient and very talented at his craft. I gladly wait for some time in his chair if he's already taking care of other customers. I was pleasantly surprised today to learn that they are no longer cash-only. Venmo & Zelle are now accepted if you prefer e-payments. read more

While they say cash only, Chris was happy to let me pay by Venmo instead. HOWEVER, I wish I had not paid for this haircut. The lady who cut my hair - instead of focusing on cutting my hair - spent almost the entire time trying to convince me that I was adopted by my parents. This made me uncomfortable and not able to notice the fact that she casually shaved off one of my sideburns completely and left the rest of my hair a frizzy wreck. Her idea of "cutting the length down" for my curly hair was to just "cut all of my curls off" (her words) and she didn't even follow any of my directions of ask for clarification. When she wasn't trying to criticize me for my gray hairs by saying I'm adopted, she was constantly distracted, wandering all around the shop every five minutes to find a specific tool that she wanted to use. I'm not sure why she didn't have her tools with her in the first place. I'm considering shaving my head after the mess that this haircut was. I'm embarrassed to even show my face in public. read more

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Pete's Barber shop is now even better under new ownership. Long time barber Khalid is now in charge really making this great local establishment that much better. Refreshing to see it doing so well with a large loyal following. read more

I've been going here off an ok for years since I use to live in the neighborhood. Went back recently after years of going elsewhere and got a great haircut from Khalid. I was really impressed with his technique and he even trimmed my eyebrows. It's been forever since a barber was so attentive. read more

I am very disappointed. I arrived on. a Sunday at the scheduled opening time.. There was already one person waiting. Thirty minutes later there was still no barber and we discovered that two additional people were waiting at the rear entrance. This was the third time I experienced this. What was once a nice barbershop has gone downhill. I finally left and am looking for another shop. read more

Attention everyone, all those seeking Jose, he has changed locations! The new spot he is at is called Willy & Habib's barber shop out in Clarendon. He is the most skilled in cutting comb-overs while keeping your sideburns and edges nice and sharp. His attention to detail is second to none so I had to make my jump over to the new barber shop. Pete's is still filled with a lot of hard working barbers so keep that in mind. This is just an update for anyone who is looking for Jose! read more

Cannot emphasize enough... do not sit in Khalid's chair. Dude was watching a soccer game while he cut my hair. Asked him to get in the game of cutting hair for a bit and then go back to the match. He cuts hair like he's working at a Benihana, like he's Khalid Scissorhands or something. Ran clippers through my hair while watching a tv screen! It's a fade, that's the most important part! Called him out on it and he said that he's been cutting hair for 26 years! I guess he thinks he's so good why not do it blindfolded or better yet while watching soccer. He said not to tell him what's wrong until after he's done and that he would "fix it then". You can't un-cut hair but maybe he has a time machine in one of this drawers, who knows. Bottom line, I don't go to a barber shop to get stressed the hell out by a sports fan with sharp objects. Not telling anyone how to do their job, just that they wont be doing it for me again. read more

Great barber shop. Recently hired 2 excellent barbers as well so they have the perfect team to make sure you are leaving satisfied. The new management (Khalid) is really invested in improving your experience/haircut. Highly recommend this group of barbers/shop. read more

Khalid is a true barber in every sense of the profession. Old world customer care w a love of people and his profession. My family friends and neighbors all go to him. And now he is living the American dream in ownership. Congrats and thank you read more

Do NOT go to Maria. See the other reviews. She is a nightmare. Very rude and very rough. Not only does your hair look horrible but the haircut actually hurts!! Your scalp hurts and your neck looks like someone ran a potato peeler over it. Khalid is actually good if you can get him but Maria will bully you into letting her cut your hair. For a much better cut and experience, go a half block down the street to Westover Barbershop. read more

Always a great cut. Khalid recently took over the shop and even brought back a couple of the old barbers, so it's easy to get a great cut without waiting! read more

It is true. Pete's Barber Shop is a place for manly men to get a regular American haircut. There's a barber for everybody - Pete, a Greek guy; the aforementioned Willy, a Mediterranean type; a regular American sort; and a new guy, vaguely Iranian or some such. No frills - standard fifties decor, chrome and vinyl, fluorescent lights, stacks of car, sports and gun magazines, WETA on the radio - and good, skilled barbers. Big price hike, from $12 to $13, recently. Cash only, but there are plenty of ATMs nearby. Plenty of free parking. If more U.S. Senators came here instead of going to whoever poofs up their Breck Girl dos, we wouldn't all laff at them so hard... read more

Khalid is an awesome barber! with his leadership the shop is improving and everything is going smooth. also, it's kids friendly and very affordable. give them a a chance. read more

Pete's Barber Shop is a great place for a great haircut at an affordable price. Under the new Management of Khalid things are running much smoother and people are leaving happy. If you're in Arlington looking for a haircut I highly recommend Pete's. read more

I had to cheat on my normal barber I've had for the last 8 years or so because I was pressed for time last weekend and needed a cut ASAP. Found this place on Yelp and figured I'd give it a shot. I think I might have a new barber. People say what they may about the decor, but the fact that this place hasn't changed much in the last 20-30 years is just fine with me. Arlington is an old city, and needs more of the older buildings to remain what with all the new development. $14 for a cut is a freaking steal in my book. I had Chris who actually gave me one of the nicest fades I've had in quite sometime. Everyone in there was cool and just an overall proper barbershop atmosphere. The classical music in the background added to the cookyness of the place too. read more

Update / Khalid is back at Pete's! HEADS UP - Khalid is no longer at Pete's. He is at Salon Mirage across the street. His pricing and schedule are the same. Please be sure to visit him across the street. read more

The chairs are old school, the decor is old school, the way they run the place is old school, the service is old school. The barber's names are written on the walls in slanted metallic mailbox lettering, for crying out loud. This place is old school. Pete's is one of those rare finds where you'll get a healthy dose of honest service and genuine interest in making sure you're satisfied. I've always been happy with the haircut I've gotten at Pete's - they will pay attention and be sure to give you the cut you want. You will not be rushed and they do a nice straight razor job around the back and ears to finish things off. You'll likely hear a few good stories and get a chuckle out of the way the barbers rib each other as they work. That's when you realize Pete's is more than just a place to get your haircut. There is a sense of community with the place. Whether it's the group of guys talking about the great time they had last night, or the countless moms that will walk in with their kids and be greeted by name. Pete's loses a star for me simply due to their poor customer management. It is entirely up to the customers to manage who got there first, who's next and etc. This can become a frustrating challenge on Saturday morning when the place is really busy. My advice is to go during the week, you'll rarely have a wait of any kind. Note: You can enter Pete's from the rear of the Westover shopping center, where there is more parking. The entrance is between the Rite Aid and Forrest Inn, even though there is no sign. You'll swear you're entering the rear of the Chinese food place next door, but keep going and hang a right and you'll be taken right to the local's entrance. read more

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I came here for my haircuts while I was living in the Ballston area over the summer. All but once Habib cut my hair. He cut it just how I liked it. No complaints, especially given the price of $13. Minus 1 star for the one time Pete cut my hair. He ignored what I asked him to do, and decided to give me what he thought was best for me. He also didn't do a great job on top of that. So: Habib: 5 stars Pete: 2 stars Atmopshere: 4-5 stars Don't know about the other guys that cut hair there. read more

Haven't been in a year to this place as my normal barber was out of town so went here as a backup. First off....WTH happened to this place!? No bueno. First barber I sat down for didn't k ow how to do a low skin fade. Umm WHAT!? That's like a bartender not knowing what a screwdriver is. The barber could not perform the haircut so I had to get another barber and who was aslo not clear on what a low skin fade is. The talent in barbers has gone down in quality since I returned. Sorry Pete's but you all need to hire real barbers who know how to cut. This is just embarrassing for you all. This is not a real barber shop. read more

The elderly lady who cut my hair didn't listen to what I asked for, or even gave a look at the picture I showed her. I had to walk out in the middle of the cut because she cut all of my hair off on one side, when I told her that I'm growing it out and I just came in for a trim. It got really confrontational, and she seemed personally hurt when I told her that I didn't want much taken off. That being said, if you're looking for a buzz cut or something that you didn't ask for than she's your best option. read more

there is an old woman named maria. who ruined this place all the good barbers have left she does not know how to make good cuts she does not treat children well she hates children or people with special needs she disgusts them but she despises when clients leave she expresses very badly of They call them about names. I recommend not to go with her. You ask to wait for the other barbers. She has no idea of ​​a man's cut. It's because she's not a barber. She does women's cuts, she says, but she can't either. doing them well, her specialty is asking how long ago you have not cut your hair to charge more than the established price I feel indicated the treatment she gives to clients and since nobody says or does anything there are no rights she is arrogant and a bad person she fights with the whole neighborhood, everyone hates her for being a bad person, nobody wants people like that in that place, if you pay for a service, expect it to be good, you don't pay per hit and don't be careful, don't you think? read more

Pete's has gone from a neighborhood gem when Pete owned it, to a total nightmare ever since Chris took over. You can see from the reviews, the woman (his mother-in-law) bullies customers. Khalid has always been fast and sloppy. Everyone else is rotating in and out because there is no walk in business anymore. You can walk by on a Saturday morning and the place is dead. Used to be packed by 9am. Now it's always a ghost town with the bald dude sitting back reading the newspaper. Stay far, far away. Go to Willy & Habib's 3107 10th Street N. That's where all the really talented barbers from Pete's went once Pete sold the place. read more

Great old time type barber shop. 4 stars because the price is always different for the same hair cut I get--which is always good.

My boyfriend went in to get a haircut and he came back with something he didn't want and cuts on his ear. He complained that the barber over there suggested to cut his hair a certain way without getting input from him. On top of not giving the customer what they wanted, the haircut is uneven and took some work to make it look decent. read more

This place used to be good. Maria recently butchered my hair after I asked for a trim. I had bangs and she just plowed over them without asking. Who does that when told to do a trim? She's also bossy and rude. Complained that I hadn't washed my hair before coming in (no barber has ever said that to me). Even if she uses a #6 guard, which I asked her to use, she leaves you with virtually no hair. To completely eliminate the hair that someone combs across their forehead after they ask for a trim is outrageous. She should never cut hair again. read more

Pete's is a mere shadow of what it once was back in the day. The day's of Pete welcoming you as he manned the 1st chair, all the barbers being chatty & laughing, & your go-to guy knowing what you meant when you said "my regular" are long, long gone. The guy who took over the place from Pete, Chris, while very good, is very rarely at the shop. There seems to be s revolving door when it comes to who's working there with only 1-2 longtime employees out of 4-5 barbers. After my last disaster of a haircut, I've decided it'll be my last. So long, Pete's. It was nice knowing you in your glory days. read more

I have been getting haircuts from Mookda for several years at different spots, and now I drive all the way from Reston to see her at this spot. She does an amazing job so I don't mind the long drive. I don't understand the really bad review of her from Mike C. so I asked her about it. She says it's a mistaken review of another person that already left, Alaytha(spelling?). Also Mike C.'s review from Feb says she's new there, Mookda is not new, she's been cutting my hair at that place for years, and at other places before that. Back to the barber shop itself, no complaints really. It's a standard barber shop with decent amenities and good conversation. read more

Today was my first Arlington Barber experience. After moving out here from California and leaving my excellent barber behind, I was hesitant to branch out. Alas the ever growing hair convinced me otherwise. WIth a job interview the next day it was do or die time and so I set out for Westover Barber shop since it was really highly rated. After I walked in I was greeted with several screaming kids and decided to go elsewhere. I decided to go to Pete's which was only just down the street and stil ranked ok. When I walked in I noticed a couple things: The fixtures and chairs were all falling apart and they hadn't swept in quite some time. I waited for a couple minutes before taking a seat at the second to last chair with the only guy without a license or name above his chair. (Should have been the hint.) He immediately grabbed the clippers and started towards my hair without asking what I wanted. When I mentioned that I wanted a business haircut that was a medium length he looked at me like I had been the first person in history to want their hair cut so they could comb it. (maybe I was just the first one to ask.) About halfway through the haircut he must have mistaken my ear for one of my hairs because he clipped it with significant force, enough to make me shy away. He quickly grabbed tissue to stop the bleeding, although he never apologized. The hair cut was mediocre at best and I found myself having to get involved repeatedly to get what I wanted. (In this town a haircut with a combed part seems to be pretty common, where has this guy been living?) Overall I was really disappointed with my cut. Especially since I actually left with a cut (One which I noticed was pretty severe once I was able to look at a mirror at home). While I know that barbers once practiced bloodletting as a common part of their jobs the fact that this guy did it on accident with his clippers made me a little wary for the straight edge trim up at the end. I probably should have stuck with Westover, with so many moms in the place they probably have practice being a little more careful around their clients. Haircut:$14 read more

Stopped in on a Saturday for a quick trim. It was busy with roughly 7 or 8 people ahead of me. Place has its pros and con's. Sports playing on the tv. On the other hand their is hair all over the place. I forgot who I got a haircut from. None the less he did an ok job. He was very quick and seemed like more in a rush to handle as much business as possible then being concerned about quality. When I left I noticed my side burns hadn't been trimmed which looked ridiculous. I had to finish the hair cut at home. If you have really short hair and need a buzz this place is fine but if your looking for a haircut place that takes their time and does a good job keep looking. read more

My hair always looks amazing thanks to the guys at Pete's Barber Shop. Specifically Willy, he's the best. Now if only there were a way for him to fix my horrible acne, obesity problem, and severe case of halitosis, I would be the catch of DC. But seriously, Willy always does me good. And it's only $12. If you're a dude and you go to a hair salon, give me your address and I'll send you this old issue Cosmo that someone left under my couch a few months ago. read more

Reading the above reviews, they are all correct. The place is old school. Most of the people that come in are elderly gentlemen that know Pete. The cuts cost $13 plus tip. You pay in cash. The customers are on the honor system as to who goes next. They finish off your neck with a straight blade. But what you actually go there for, the haircut, isn't that good. Someone above said they looked like they just enlisted after their cut was done. That was exactly my thought when I left. I look like I'm shipping to Iraq tomorrow. Its a fun atmosphere but the hair cuts are average if that. I won't be headed back there anytime soon. read more

I forgot which barber took care of me. He was the guy all the way at the far end when you walk in. It was mediocre and I was handled too quickly (less than 20 min). However, of all the places I've been to in DC/NOVA, Pete's Barbershop is the best. This doesn't say much since I can't seem to get a respectable cut anywhere in this area to begin with. Other places I've been to: Hair Cuttery in Crystal City Grooming Lounge around Farragut Eddie's Hair Creations off U Street read more

After trying a few alternatives in the Ballston / Falls Church Area I started coming to Pete's. I've had great success in quality consistent haircuts at a very fair price. I typically get my hair cut by either Chris or Matt, but every barber in the shop seems to be very good and professional, and Chris (who runs the shop) seems to have very high standards. Not only can they cut a very good fade (never had a line or mistake), I've had beard trims on occasion when I'm tired of concentrating myself, and I always get what I request. In response to another reviewer who stated the straight razor neck trim was not done, I've had it done by Chris, Matt, and Khalid without having to ask (with a splash of after shave / tonic), though on very busy days I will acknowledge I've seen it skipped if not requested, likely in the interests of time. Also of note, they've started opening on Sundays for a short period of time for those of us with busy schedules that can't make it in during the normal hours. read more

Started going to Pete's about a year ago after a few rough haircuts from the chains. I've never been one to spend more than $20 on a hair cut and I have a fairly standard men's haircut (high and tight, side part, no sideburns no problems, that's what I say) so no styling required. Pete's is old school so I figured they could handle and old school haircut like mine and they certainly do. Pete is an older Greek gentleman who knows how to cut hair well but sometimes smells of BO. However, he is sweeter than two packets of Splenda so the conversation is worth it. Gerry does an okay job but he makes me feel so awkward and uncomfortable. One time he started telling me about prostitutes, another time he told me about a friend that chopped down a neighbor's tree. Just a really weird guy. Faraj is my favorite. He gives a great haircut and good conversation. He is really funny and jokes around with Habib a lot. I've never gotten a hair cut from Habib but I think he and Faraj are on the same level. Don't forget to bring cash or you'll have to go to the ATM. Also, when you're in Westover, stop by Westover Market and celebrate your new haircut with a delicious beer from the "Wall of Beer." read more

Coming from a small town with old-fashioned barbers, it was important for me to find a barber who had a good technique and understood the art. When I moved to Northern VA I was extremely skeptical of the barbers in the area because most of them are either female, Asian, or otherwise don't know how to cut men's hair properly. I also had a few bad haircuts. I gave Pete's Barber Shop a chance after reading this and I must say that I am impressed. They were all extremely friendly and the haircut I got was very nice... even comparable to my barbers from back home. There are three guys at Pete's and they all seemed to know what they were doing. So all in all, great experience and I highly recommend them for anyone who's having trouble finding a good barber in the area. Oh yeah, and price is reasonable ($13) and there's a good bit of parking in the shopping center. read more