Been getting my hair cut here for a while now. I think I've used all of the barbers a couple of times. Always love the cut and the conversation makes the time go by. Easy to park, they use Booksy, so east to make an appt, get in, get out. My go-to place. read more

Best barber shop,that I've been going since over five years ago. Salvi's has been my only barber,since I moved in Newton.

Great place. Easy to book a reservation. Barber are experienced and do an excellent job.

Best hair cut I have had in years.very kind and sensible owner. Dont think I'll go anywhere else. He even had some warm lather to get a close shave on some lines, he gave me advice and I was just very happy with the service. This is a family business. read more

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Please be careful not to be fooled by the good reviews that are often from years past. I went to this barber shop for the first time on Saturday afternoon. After he trimmed my hair, since it was the first time and he didn't know what kind of hairstyle I want, I asked him to make my hair a little shorter. But surprisingly he suddenly got angry and said I can not cut twice for everyone and get paid once, my body will not tolerate this and ... , then he took the haircut machine and put it on a very short degree and all of a sudden cut my hair much shorter than I wanted, I was shocked and I was like what are you doing man!, he said that now It's short. I was not happy with him at all and this is the first time I write a negative review about someone because I do not want the disaster happen to anyone else, read more

Great place! I've been going there for 8 years, have never been disappointed. Kenny is my go-to but they're both excellent!

I just stumbled across this place about a year ago when I was looking for a new barber. I'm really picky, and I couldn't be happier with John (the owner) and his crew. What really stands out, however, is John's commitment to the craft and the sincere appreciation he expresses to every customer. Bonus, if you have a chance, ask him about the history of the shop. It's a multigenerational business, making it more than just something he does as a job. Regarding the current coronavirus adjustments, they are being extremely serious about everyone's safety. Be patient, and you'll be rewarded with a great haircut in a very safe environment. read more

I've been going to Salvi's for over thirty years. His dad used to cut my hair when they were located on the top of Galen Street on the Newton/Watertown line. Top of the line "Old School" barbershop. Classic red and chrome barber chairs, hot shaving cream dispenser for the straight edge trim, dusting of Clubman talc, and a Bay Rum finish. They are the "Cheers" of the hair trade. Thanks John! read more

Today I woke up at 5am, got myself ready, and drove 20 miles to get a haircut. I had the first appointment of the day, and arrived over 20 minutes early. The shop was still closed, so I waited. He usually opens early and takes the first scheduled appointment in advance, which was my intent. Apparently a "Local" showed up without an official appointment, and I got bumped. After 19 years of being treated slightly different, even though I always did my best to tip well, I finally decided to stop going. I do not need to go through all that hassle anymore. And I was really going out of my way to go see him. Thank you. read more

I have been coming here since the 1990s! My father and brother also come here religiously. I always ask for the owner John. I have lived and traveled all over the country and I can assure you he is the best. John is very popular so if you are a creature of habit like me you might want to call ahead. This barber shop is a favorite of many and is often busy so make sure you give yourself at least an hour for a Saturday morning. Weekday afternoons you should be ok with 30-40 minutes. Keep in mind they are closed Sundays and Mondays. read more

I've been going here for six years. Old school barber shop with great staff and service. I've never left Salvis with a bad cut! Get in early because these guys are popular. read more

Even though I do not live in the neighborhood, I will make the trek out to "The Lake" part of Newton to this tiny old-school barber shop. I've gotten my hair cut here three times, the first by one of the guys, and the second two from Jess. Each time was absolute top-notch service and quality. After years of wasting my cash at fancy hair salons, I have gotten a better cut from this place than I ever did anywhere else... and it's only $14 to boot! They top off their cuts with a hot lather and shave/clean up your neck with a straight edge razor blade. I have only been on weekday afternoons, so I have been able to be in and out quickly. From some of these other reviews, I take it that this place is pretty popular on Saturdays. read more

I've always been picky about my haircuts, having only 4 barbers since I was 16, and I struck gold when I moved to Boston in 2011 and found Salvi's right off the bat. After Kenny cut my hair the first time I knew I found my Boston barber. 2+ years in and I couldn't be happier with the haircuts or the service. Classic barbershop vibe, great haircuts, zero pretension. read more

I've been coming here for years and have always had a wonderful experience. John is really good at cutting curly hair and I always leave the shop looking my best, which is no small feat considering what I usually walk in looking like! No matter how long the lines are it is worth the wait! (Plus, if there's a long line you can just put your name on the board and go grab a pastry at Antoine's - a true win-win!) read more

Top experience. $15 for a quality haircut and a straight razor neck shave. Realize, people, that places charge $50+ for this exact experience. It smells like talc and sandalwood in there. It's a throwback to my Italian barber shop days in South Philly in my youth. Parking kind of sucks and it's pretty busy, but it's worth it. read more

Great haircut, friendly guys, didn't wait long and the prices are reasonable. Would highly recommend.

Been relying on these guys since I moved to the area about 15 years ago. Plan on a little wait time on Saturdays cause everyone else goes here too. While waiting enjoy the banter or wander for a coiplw.mkns around the village storefronts. read more

This is place is great. Old fashioned. The barbers move fairly quickly and I can get in and out in decent time. If you go at peak times, you may wait a bit. Write your name on the white-board when you get in. Listen to Salvi talk about cars, Worcester or whatever is going on in the greater Boston area. I've had hair-cuts from 3 of the barbers and now regularly use 2 of those. Hot shaving cream with a razor on the neck -- very nice. And there's a Dunkins across the street. read more

Got there this morning for the first time at about 8.45 and had about a 10 min wait, very standard for most any barber shop. It is a local shop where everyone knows everyone, and people seems to come back even after I move. I heard one guy drove in from Burlington. Wow. Kenny was my barber and he did an awesome job. He said that he would remember my hair cut for next time. Just a note, the current price for a cut is now $15. Not bad if they've only raised in a buck in 3 years. read more

Salvis is a great barbershop with some of the friendliest employees I've met! They are all very personable and friendly and truly want to get to know you, rather than it being the generic paying customer/service provider relationship. My father has been going here for around 20 years, and I've been going for as long as I can remember - perhaps my entire life. It seems like everyone is a regular! Johnny (the owner) is a great guy, very funny, and really makes sure you're satisfied, as do all of the other employees. For kids, they give out lollipops as an incentive to be good during the hair cut (which pretty much always works!) and there are a few candy machines and magazines for the teenagers and adults to read. There isn't much parking, but it's enough to get the job done. They allow you to request a certain barber should you wish (you develop a stronger relationship with one, think one does an especially good job, etc) and have a "wait list" to determine who goes next (essentially first come first serve). I have always thought they've done a great job with my hair and are great people, so I can safely recommend that you go to Salvis should you be in need of some hair cutting, trimming or styling! You won't be disappointed; I am more than happy to make the ~25 minute drive every time I need to get a haircut! read more

This has been my regular barber shop for years. John, Kenny, Angelo, Jess, etc, they're all an excellent group of people with great sense of humor and good conversation about local stuff. Get there early on a Saturday, it fills up quick and you want to get your name on the white board. I've started bring my kids to this place too and they love going and getting a lollipop when we leave. read more

Worst system I've ever seen. Seems like you can write your name on the board and leave and come back whenever you want. Sat there for an hour and people kept showing up and were taken ahead of me. Maybe cuz I was the new guy. Seems to me if you leave you go to the back of the line. Not here. read more

I used to go to a Salon to get my haircut because I'm a creature of habit. But then the hairdresser i went to bought his own place and then decided that doing coke was more important then making money. I started going to Salvi's after my friend suggested it to me when I lived 2 blocks away. Now I live in Tewksbury, MA and I still only go to Salvi's. Since the first time that I went into the shop I felt like I was amongst friends. Everyone is so friendly and you can join in on any conversation going on. I have had to wait on a Saturday morning for almost an hour before and i've never had a problem with it. If you want the best haircut at a fair price this is the place for you. read more

I've been going here for about 4 years now- great, simple $13 haircut. I like the variety of clientle- kids, high schoolers, 20 somethings, over the hill-ers, even Newton (Lake) old timers. Sports magazines, FHM, GQ to read. Great hair cut or shave and they do the back of your neck and sideburns with hot lather and a straight razor. Well worth going out of you way for. read more

Salvi's has become my new barber shop. Its a bunch of older Italian guys sitting around chatting giving quick but good hair cuts. I like the fact they open very early so I can get a quick trim on the way to work. read more

I have been coming to Salvi's to get my hair cut for 15 years. I grew up down the street and have been making trips out here from wherever I currently reside in Boston to the lake to get a haircut. Besides the price being great ( I gasp at how much I hear some others paying for their haircuts at other spots ) this place is where I go before an interview or date. I let them know what the occasion is and I ace it based on appearance. It's amazing how fast they turn a degenerate into a gentleman, at least on the outside. And once you get that haircut, you feel the part and get treated differently in a good way. I have gotten two jobs after a haircut from Salvi's and the fact that they are open on Saturday is great if you are a weekend warrior and can't get an hour off early because your boss says a haircut is not an an emergency (being in Canada, he obviously does not see my hair when I say that or he would say yes). You come in, if its busy you write your name on a chalkboard and the wait is never too long. They ask about my family, I ask about theirs, and we actually know who we are asking about and care. They have been cutting my hair since I was too young to drink, and will be cutting my hair until I am too old to drink. The two people who are relatively new (last few years) do a great job, and there is always stuff to talk about. Between the atmosphere, the community vibe and the Pulp Fiction poster on the wall, this place is timeless and I highly recommend it. Also, I see they do a great job with young kids. (They also have these amazing brushes that are unique and I have seen nowhere else, they may still have them and they make you look insta-presentable). read more

Went in for a trim for the first time this morning. Excellent service and very personable. Old-school place with character. Will definitely be going back soon. read more

I took my nephew for a haircut while I was babysitting. My husband seems to love it here and is very particular about his hair.... John was the one who actually cut his hair because that's who my husband goes to. He did a great job while making us laugh. He even gave my nephew a lollipop. The other guys are all really nice as well.... It was pretty "old school" in there but it definitely had a good neighborhood vibe as everyone seemed to know each other and appeared happy with the service. I won't be getting my haircut there, but I know my husband and nephew will continue to go back. read more

Authentic old school barber shop. I got awarding winning hair, ( no seriously, Ha! ) and decided it was time to change it up, and go for a kinda 50's greaser/rockabilly cut, so headed to Salvis andprayed I'd come out happy. Man o' Man! The gentleman who cut my hair was 65 and had been cutting hair since he was 7! I walked outta there with a cut to rival Porter Wagonner on a great day. for 15 bucks. Damn straight up place. read more

Salvi's is a real barber-shop for Dad's and their kids.Parking is hard? It's The Lake. Park on any side street and walk 2 blocks. It will feel like life was before everyone was so lazy. BTW, Dunkin Donuts should never have a drive through. I'm going there now to get a whif of that weird blue disinfectant and a haircut for me and my boy. read more

Great place for a decent haircut. The people are good, its cash only and awesome experience

So I took my son to Salvis Barber Shop today and it was FANTASTIC ! It was my sons first time at a real barber shop. His hair came out perfect and as for my haircut it may be the best haircut I have ever received ! I loved the atmosphere the barbers were friendly,fast and amazing ! I will be making Salvis my barbershop for as long as I have hair. Thanks guys for a great experience ! read more

I've been to my fair share of barbers over the years back home in NY. You must understand though, the nineties were a different time for hair. Childhood mushroom cuts, flips, and Sun-In spikes were the craft of any Joe-Schmo barber and in high school the ubiquitous longish comb-over-ready cut (see my user photo) was the solution to my dress code. I stumbled upon Salvi's while after an unsatisfactory barbershop experience elsewhere. I was lured in by the linoleum and the photo of Jackie O. and I haven't looked back. All of these barbers know their stuff, I've been helped by John, Shay and Kenny and each have done excellent work. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area, it is truly a classic. read more

Been coming here for years - consistently amazing cuts. Ask for one of the older barbers who have been there for a while though. My only gripe is that lines can get real long. Also, don't forget to pay for parking if you drove. read more

Excellent service. I'm new in town but I've been coming here for the past couple of months and it's definitely a good place to get a great haircut for a great price. read more

I took my young boys here on a neighbor's recommendation. Five barbers were working (and busy) and Salvi fit us in immediately (on a weekday afternoon). They were careful to be sure I was happy with the styling before proceeding. I'm very happy with the haircuts, on straight and wavy hair. It cost a little more than I have paid at other barber shops for young kids' cuts, but the convenience and quality are worth it. read more

I've been coming to Salvis for haircuts for 2 years now. I'm new to the Boston area but I definitely struck gold with John and his crew. It's a great experience each and every time and he always has interesting things to talk about. His customers have been coming to him for decades and yet he remembered my name and could tell who I was over the phone after just 3-4 visits! He does a perfect cut every time, and spends the same effort on each cut regardless of style. The wait is almost always long because of his large customer base despite the fact they have 5 barbers working on the weekend. Highly recommended! read more

By far my favorite barbershop in the Boston area. Parking was easy. Barber was ready when I walked in. Nice clean shop and price was only $15 a haircut plus I gave the barber a $3 tip since he did a good job and did not rush. This will be my regular barbershop from now on. read more

A major old-school experience, for men (and boys) only. It is basically like traveling back in time except for the lack of porno magazines and smoking (change for the better). John, the owner, is very nice and manages the flow of regulars and new customers to his and two other chairs. No pretention to major style: just a clipper cut--helps if you know your number--and razor shave of your neck and sideburns. read more

If you feel like getting a haircut from the '50s, of the nineteenth century, Hooray, you found the right place! This place is packed with young spirits from the beginning of the last century, all contributing to the lively spirit. Even the equipment the barbers use are following the very recent trend of vintage. All in all the experience was not like what I am used to. Deserves a 0 but the minimum of stars I can give is 1. read more