The cut was exactly what I wanted. We had a great conversation the whole time which made the experience even better. The price was excellent too. This is the place you should be going to. read more

Michael is the best barber in town and always great to chat with. Went here my entire time as a student at Penn state. Great welcoming atmosphere and always leaves me with a great cut. Highly recommend. Hope to be back whenever I am in town as an alumni! read more

Mike is great at cutting hair. He also is very funny. I'd say 20 dollars for a haircut is very reasonable, especially for one as good as their regular haircuts. I love it. read more

Don't go here if you have any type of hair other than straight, thin, white Male hair. Michael ignored all my wants and blamed my ethnicity for the bad haircut, instead of admitting he can't cut thick curly hair. read more

You know that we, Asians that come from Asian countries, not born here, have some fancy hair right? Well, it's because of our hair type, really... So usually we won't be able to get a good haircut if we don't go to Japan town in San Francisco or Chinatown in Philly, because non-Asian hairdressers just don't get it and cut our hair as if our hair can go by just with a shaver. IT CAN'T! So I was pretty skeptical when I was referred to this place, but I was so relieved when I saw that Mike used the shears scissors, used for thinning and layering the hair. Nobody, no non-Asian hairdresser or salon have ever used this in my fragile experience with non-Asian hairdressers, with nightmarish hairstyle at the end. He actually knows what he is doing! No, I am not trying to exaggerate here. He really knows what he is doing. He will ask you what kind of style you want and he will determine whether it is possible or not by your hair type. He will make a measurement at the end so on your next visit, he will use it as a reference. I brought a picture of the hairstyle that I wanted and he did it nicely. Usually I had to go to Chinatown in Philly to get this kind of hairstyle. But no more, now as long as I live in State College, Mike is the only person that would cut my hair. Why not 5 stars? Well, the 4 stars are for Mike's friendliness and skill. The remaining star is reserved for the place and atmosphere. Not the best or fanciest place to cut your hair, but I would rather have this kind of place to have my hair cut by an awesome hairdresser than go to fancy place with unskilled barber. read more

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I was recommended by friends to go to Looks salon, but after seeing that their haircuts start at $43, I decided to try Michael's instead and am so glad I did. I had a great experience with Michael. He's super friendly and very professional. The place is clean and he just got new chairs! Michael has a small dog on the premises, but the dog was really sweet and well-behaved. Before you get your hair washed, Michael will examine exactly what type of cut/layers/style you already have and ask for what you want done. If he's not clear EXACTLY how you want your hair, he'll ask again, which is great because I'd rather him let me know I wasn't specific enough rather than him give me something he thinks I want. This was the first time I didn't have to walk out of a salon telling myself my bangs will look better in two weeks. My haircut was exactly what I wanted. He takes notes of your haircut so that he can make adjustments or give you the same cut the next time you come back. He also lets you know what products he's using on you, but doesn't push the products at all. The prices are totally reasonable - $21 for shampoo, cut and basic style. He does take walk-ins, but it's best to make an appointment. I wish I had known about this place earlier. I would absolutely recommend it to friends. read more

Just got a great cut from Michael, he's very talented and makes sure he gives clients what they want. Nice guy to talk to as well, definitely recommend and will be going back! read more

This used to go by Cindy Michael's Hair Company but I believe the name has changed to Michael Roberts Silver Scissors because Michael told me he was changing the name. I got my hair cut by Michael twice and I really liked him. He's a really friendly guy and I love his sarcastic humor. They give pretty good deals for students and if you have their coupons, so definitely snag one of those before you go ;) Their hours are pretty convenient and they welcome walk-ins for the most part! I only knock down a star because the times I went the place smelled of cigarette smoke, so that made me a bit unhappy. But otherwise, great service. read more

I first went here with my friend to get her hair cut. I came back to get my hair trimmed and re-layered. He's really informative about what he does with your hair. I'll definitely come back here when i decide to make a drastic change to my look. I would definitely recommend calling him first to make an appointment, but he does take walk-in's as well. read more

I have been a customer of Michael's for about 2 years now. He provides consistently great cuts along with all kinds of advice, such as what products to use to combat the effects of State College's hard water. He really takes into account what kind of look you're going for and takes great care to check for evenness. I didn't realize what low-quality cuts I was getting until Michael showed me how good my hair could look! Clippers the chihuahua is not shy about interacting with customers and loves attention. He'll even get under your chair as you're getting your cut! Overall, this salon is a great asset to the downtown area, and the price ($19) isn't bad, either. One thing of note: they have to pay hefty credit card fees, so bring cash if you can! read more

I had a great experience getting my brows done here. I showed him what I wanted and he did it. This is a one man show and he did a great job of making feel welcome. Everything here is also very affordable. Stop by! read more

A job well done for a great price, very helpful in discussing the desired cut before and after, engaging and funny. Not a 'salon' experience per se, but I'm willing to give up the frills for good service and talent, not to mention the savings. I think they are only open during business hours, which is a downside for me, I haven't had the chance to get there lately. Robert was my stylist. read more

This definitely isn't a fancy salon but for the price you pay, you'll definitely walk away happy. Came to Robert to get my hair trimmed/cut. Average price is around $18. That's a steal especially since salons in town charge at least $25-$30. He doesn't push products on you which is great!! It's best to make an appointment, IMO but they do talk Walk-Ins. read more

How much do I love Rob? Let me count the ways. I first met Rob about six years ago when I started a new job downtown. I have very curly hair and, as most curly girls can attest, my life was a series of bad haircuts ranging from merely unfortunate to horrifying. I'm afraid I insulted Rob when he told me he knows what he's doing with curly hair--I said I'd believe it when I'd seen it. But Rob definitely exceeded my expectations! Rob has lots of experience cutting all hair types and has given me some of the best cuts I've ever had, and at very reasonable prices to boot. I had previously been spending upwards of $50 per cut with mixed results, but at Silver Scissors, a shampoo, cut and style is just $18. If you're not thrilled with your cut the next day (it's happened to all of us), if you come back in and tell him what you'd like changed, he'll fix it. He's also willing to come in early or stay late for you if you ask real nice. Rob is hilarious and always has a new joke, a friendly smile, and never fails to ask about my life. He's wonderful. The bottom line: Good haircuts, reasonable rates, great fun. I highly recommend Silver Scissors! read more

Senior here now from california. Been here ever since for mens f*cked my hair up freshmen year. Ask for michael (owner) he really cares a lot about cosmetology and will take good care of you. Michael also knows about different hair types depending on your race. I am asian and we have thinner hair so if you dont know what you're doing you can really mess things up. read more

I got a haircut this past Monday and I could not be more thrilled with the result and experience. I have curly hair so naturally I get nervous when finding a new hairdresser. Typically, the person either cuts it too short when it's wet so it ends up looking way shorter once it's dry or I get overcharged for the extra time my thick, curly hair takes to cut. I had this problem when I got my haircut at Looks Salon. Plus Looks is overpriced in the first place. At Michael's Silver Scissors this was not the case! Michael took the time beforehand to figure out exactly what I wanted and understood that cutting less ends up being more for curly-haired people. He washed my hair, cut it, sat me under the blow dryer and made sure I was happy with the cut before I left. He also told me that if any problem with the cut arises, to just give him a call so we could figure out a solution. During the haircut he did have to answer the phone for reserving appointments since he was the only one working, but that was understandable and he made sure to be attentive to my haircut while being quick with the phone calls. The cut and wash ended up costing $21 which is super reasonable compared to other hair salons in State College. The salon may not look trendy or flashy, but it is clean and you get a great haircut and service for an awesome price. I definitely will be returning. Bonus: he has a super cute chihuahua named Clippers that follows you around the salon when you first walk in. read more

I came from a big city so I always had lots of hair salon choices. I always had my one or two favorites in my hometown. I was hesitant about finding a new hair salon when I came to State College. A friend recommended this place to me. We had similar hair and they never messed up her hair so I thought why not? I was really glad I came here because he did an amazing job. We had a really fun conversation and the whole experience was great. The price was good too. Now that I'm no longer there, I actually miss this place. read more

Hands-down the best place for a haircut in State College. Michael is wonderful and charges a very reasonable price. You won't be sorry you came here. read more

Passing through State College and needed a quick hair cut. Was promptly greeted by Clippers (a friendly Chihuahua) while entering. Price was fair and service was great. Not easy to find a decent hair cut on the road. Highly recommended. read more

Mike had been my only barber in town because he's that good. He has a personal profile with me and adjusted it until I'm fully satisfied. We stick to this profile every time so my hair maintain a high standard over three years. The price is very affordable and he is nice and focus on customer service. I fully recommend Mike and I'm sure you'll have a good time with him. read more

I've been going to Michael for about a year now (with a haircut every month). I'm always satisfied with my haircut. Seeing Clippers is a nice bonus. Overall great service at a fair price, though I do wish simple men's haircuts were at a lower price point/some sort of customer loyalty program existed. read more

Really nice guy and will take notes on how you like your haircut. Can be busy so make an appointment to make things easier for both sides. Definitely the best deal for the best quality haircut in downtown state college. He also has a small dog that is very calm and friendly. read more

Tried this place as my first haircut in State College, and it seems like I picked the right place. Michael is a great guy who really tried to get a feel for what I wanted to do with my hair. I told him I had an interview the next day, and he gave me suggestions on what he thought would look good for that. I was very pleased with the cut. Michael also was super friendly and easy to talk to. I would highly reccomend Michael's Silver Scissors for anyone looking to get a great haircut at a fair price. Be sure to say hi to Clippers the Chihuahua, too while you're there! read more

I love this place! Best 20$ haircut ever, Michael is awesome and really good at listening to what you want and making sure you get the exact haircut you were thinking of. I've tried a few places around here but was never really happy with how they did my hair (especially my bangs which I'm very particular about). Not anymore! I know going in that I'm going to get a good cut. Plus he has a really cute dog that hangs out in the salon too- sometimes I come a few minutes early so I can play with him :) read more

Got a 20$ haircut I would have happily paid 35$ for. Having lived in three different countries and five different cities, I have no guilt or hesitation in saying that Michael is the best barber I've met, skill wise or person wise. You can tell he is really intent on giving you every dollar's worth of service. Although appointments aren't technically required, he is so in demand that you really should let him know ahead of time. read more

I've been in State College for about 3~4 years now and never got a haircut anywhere around here. I always waited until I had to go to New York or Philadelphia. I'm very picky when it comes to cutting my hair so I always went to the same two places in Phily and NYC. However my hair was getting too long and had no time so I decided to give this place a try. I showed Michael a picture of the cut I've wanted and he did it exactly the same. I was 120% satisfied with my hair. It's a shame that I didn't find this place sooner. Will be getting my haircut here from now on. Definitely visit here if you're new to State College. You will not be disappointed. read more

Being skeptical of online reviews, I drove by to try to figure out yes or no and to see if I could figure out where this place was... and where to park! I have been to State College 2 other trips. If you know where the secret little street Calder is (one way street between the main streets) you have a chance of finding it. My daughter is a graduate student who works so hard that getting a hair trim is a big deal timewise, cost is the second issue. I called and explained that a bang trim or maybe a "cleanup the style" was needed. We were offered a choice of times TODAY! and we went. Michael was warm and charming and knew what questions to ask to give my daughter the amount of styling she wanted. She was very pleased AND he recorded what he had done on the computer for next time, which she will definitely do. Price and time = $19 plus 20 minutes. Great to have a close place within walking distance that understands its business. Michael told us he is priced for the students. The cute little dog is just an added bonus as a greeter. The place is very small but you didn't want to pay their lease anyway or you would be going to a Large Salon! By the way, we parked kitty corner in a gated lot for $1. Chipotle restaurant is on the corner and Michael Robert Silver Scissors is across the street. read more

Michael is a wonderful guy and very talented hair cutter. Great price and fast service! The salon was quaint but cute, I will definitely be returning while I live in State College. Michael was very careful to make sure he didn't do anything I didn't want, and was careful to not take too much off. I feel very confortable trusting Micael with my hair, something I am not easy to do! read more

the guy kept taking appointments on the phone while washing my air and cutting it. Then he says .."you are taking too much of my time". Cut was OK, but attitude was terrible. read more

Great service and price! I had Robert cut my hair and he did a great job.

Mike was very helpful. His dog is super friendly and cute. My haircut was great relative to the price that I had to pay. He gives great advice on how to manage everyday hair and is lovely to talk to. When I went there, he was the only employee so if you ever want to stop by his place I advise you to give him a call ahead of time. read more

Michael is incredible nice, and is extremely dedicated to service. When I went, he made every effort he could to make sure that I was satisfied. He is very skilled at what he does, and has been at it for 20 years. He talked to me while he cut my hair, and was a hilarious and charming person. I would HIGHLY recommend going to MRSS over ANY other hairdresser in State College, PA. read more

Michael's is amazing!! I recently went in for a major haircut (over 3 inches off) and I was nervous because I don't usually make very big changes to my hair but I'm in love! Each hairdresser will give you their full attention and are incredibly helpful in coming up with a haircut that fits the style you are looking for while also tailoring it to your hair type and face shape. After about a week of my new hair I was having difficulty styling the bottom because I was so used to having more layers. When I called to go back for a touch up they managed to see me that day with no charge and now my hair is absolutely perfect! You could not ask for a better cut or environment than at Michael's (his dog is just the cutest thing and will play with you if you're waiting for your appointment!!). The price is also really good for college students! I would not go anywhere else in the State College are than Michael's; the location is incredible and I love the people! It's always a fun visit and Michael is so funny! Cant wait until I need another haircut! read more