### 1-Star Disaster at Barber Effects (more like Defects) - Avoid at All Costs!…read more I walked into this barbershop today hoping for a fresh look, showing the barber a clear reference photo of a curly mullet - you know, that trendy, layered style with volume on top and length in the back. What did I get? A buzzed-to-the-bone disaster that looks like it was done with a weed whacker. My curls? Gone. My mullet dreams? Obliterated into a generic, ultra-short crop that makes me look like I lost a bet. Shocked, I flagged down the owner/barber to complain. He took one look, agreed it was "very short" (understatement of the year), and offered to comp the service as an apology. Fair enough, right? But here's where it gets messy: the original barber (JC, as I later learned) didn't even bother lining up my hairline. It's crooked as hell around my temples and neck - like a toddler drew it with crayons. Total amateur hour. I politely asked for JC's name to reference in my feedback, and the owner/barber straight-up grilled me: "Why do you need his name?" I explained I was leaving a review to warn others. His response? "Please don't do that." When I stood my ground and said I absolutely would, he flipped the script - threatened to charge me (and did) for the haircut anyway, and topped it off by calling me "spoiled" as I walked out the door. Spoiled? For expecting a basic competence from a professional service? This place is a joke. Rude staff, zero accountability, and haircuts that ruin your day (and your self-esteem). Save your money and your sanity - go literally anywhere else. JC and the owner/barber should be ashamed. Never again.

My friend and I wanted to do a makeover for fun. After a lot of searching, we ended up at Barber…read moreEffect. While it was out of our way (it's not accessible by metro), we chose it due to the easy to use website, straightforward pricing, great reviews on google and customer images that were exactly the style we were looking for. And WOW... the commute was 100% worth the cost of an Uber ride. We booked with Frank and couldn't believe the magic hands this man has! hahaha. Frank is funny, kind and was super helpful bringing both his expertise and listening skills to the table. We showed up with a few samples of what we wanted and Frank worked his magic on my friend's hair and beard. I also was super annoying recording everything for TikTok (haha!) because, well, we wanted to make a funny video of the experience for our friends - and Frank was so fun to work with. He even jumped in some pictures with us at the end. Most important, my friend got so many compliments on his new look afterwards. I highly recommend Barber Effect and Frank!

I've been getting my haircuts here for a few years now. Andre and Luis are both phenomenal barbers…read more They really listen to their clients to ensure you are satisfied with your cut. Very courteous, professional and skilled. I arranged for a manicure for my mom and pedicure for my dad, both done by Jacqueline. She was very warm, polite and professional from start to finish. Both of my parents really enjoyed it so I will be bringing them back. You're always greeted warmly by the front staff with choice of a beverage. The vibe is upscale but not too stuffy.

Rega gave a great haircut, he was very methodical and precise. His level of attention to detail…read morereally stuck out to me. I'll be going back to him for my next cut

My son couldn't be happier! Smiling ear to ear with his low tapper fade and messy textured top…read more This is our first experience with Ali and we will definitely be back.

Avoid at all costs if you want a decent haircut. Told my barber Inyoung I liked my current…read morehairstyle but just wanted to trim it an inch or so shorter to maintain it, and explained how I'd had it cut in the past. She asked no questions and I assumed she understood, but clearly that was not the case. She proceeded to butcher my hair beyond recognition, cutting it jagged and inconsistent. Will not be back. Attached are results from today and reference photo from two weeks ago. EDIT: To their credit, I appreciate management for reaching out right away and processing a full refund for me.

Top-tier service. Clean shop, skilled barbers, and a great team atmosphere! I've been going to Sam…read morefor years but the whole team is very good, friendly, and make you feel at home. Great vibes and even better service. Highly recommend!

Avoid this place at all costs! They have a written policy that if you are late, they go to the next…read moreperson. I had made two appointments for my children (consecutively, not simultaneously). We ran late and I expected the first appointment to be cancelled. Upon arrival, we apologized for being late and wanted to get the haircut for the second kid. I assume the owner aggressively confronted us and said that since we did not call him, he has canceled both appointments and if we want a haircut, we have to pay for two. I understand a written policy, but the rest of his demands (paying for two rather than the one remaining cut), his nakedly aggressive behavior, and disrespectful tone are not OK at all. At least stick to your own rules and don't change them on a whim. Note that the place was almost empty and the barber that we requested was on his phone and not busy. In summary, horrible attitude, unreasonable demands, and abysmally bad customer service.

My son needed a haircut badly. Yelped barbers with super fading skills. Ryan's was 6 minutes away…read moreand able to take walk-ins. I asked for a high fade but wanted the keep the top 2 inches long. This is the finest cut my son has ever had. So happy with the result, worth every penny. We were in and out in 20 min, will be back next time we're in town.

I came to this barbershop looking for a fair priced cut with a stylish barber. I was looking for a…read moremodern mullet with a mid taper fade on the sides. Ryan was very rude when asking how I wanted my haircut done, and he continued to complain about my thick hair and how it is hard to work with. It is almost like I have too much hair and i'm looking for a HAIRCUT. Ryan is funny and can be fun to talk to, but he was very rude to me and my old barber. My old barber quit which is why I was coming to this shop as an alternative. Ryan charged 36$ cash and made me use his ATM even though he has a card reader. Ryan took my fade to the absolute top of my head, made it so that my corners could not be filled anymore, thinned the everliving hell out of my hair, and made parts very uneven. I do not recommend this shop because he rushes, is rude, only takes cash, and does a poor job.

The barbers (Tony, Jessica, Kim, Hellen, etc.) are very skilled. It is also very clean. My wife…read moresuggested that I go here on a regular basis. She said that I look my best after every haircut here. I agree.

Great Barber Shop! Tony takes his time and gives the best haircuts I have ever had. If you live in…read moreFairfax City, give Tony your business.

When I first moved to the Fairfax area, I went around to a lot of the "best" shops looking for a…read morebarber I could trust. I saw varying levels of skill elsewhere--not necessarily bad work, just inconsistent--but Trieu is easily at the top of my list and has become my go-to. I barber as a hobby--not professionally, just for friends--so I look at haircuts a bit differently than the average client. I'm a pretty normal, low-maintenance guy regarding my own hair, but because I know the trade, it honestly kills me when I see professionals taking shortcuts or ignoring the fundamentals just to turn over the chair. I wanted someone who simply respects the craft, and that is Trieu. His technical approach is unique and demonstrates high-level skill: For medium length on top, he moves away from rote sectioning (holding hair between fingers). Instead, he combs along and against the grain to gauge the natural fall, cuts using a freehand sculpting technique, and thoroughly cross-checks. The Result: This method optimizes the cut for your specific head shape rather than just following a cookie-cutter pattern. It creates natural texture within the cut itself, saving time on point-cutting or texturizing later. Other details you will notice: * Sanitation: Hygiene is on point; he changes out his straight razor blades for every single client. * Detailing: He is efficient, but he doesn't rush the finish. He does multiple rounds of detailing with the trimmers to catch any strays and clean up the perimeter. * The Transition: His scissor work connects the top and sides smoothly for a solid blend. I wouldn't say the fades are 100% perfect, but they are a solid 98%. Given the volume he handles and his efficiency, the execution is exceptional. Like I said, I'm not vain about my hair, I just appreciate good work and quality care. I trust Trieu's skills completely.

Conflicted bc I want to gate keep and not spread the word that you can get a quality cut for a…read moredecent price. But I'm saying you can get a quality cut for a the most reasonable price EVER ($23 + tip). Personally I go to Tina and she has given me quality fades and understands how to cut your hair for style you want. All for $23 + tip?!?!?! (Was $20 but they raised prices in 2024...in an age where current barbers are charging 3x). Save your time and reserve online. I've recommended

They do a great job of cutting my bf hair! One of my bf closest friends actually recommended this…read morespot and now my bf has two of his brothers also coming here for a cut. They're professional, spot is clean, they're cost effective I think $30-35. I would recommend Mino, that's who all 5 guys go to. They all get styled different and have different hair types, but Mino can do it all. He's versatile and kind. Just show him a picture of what you want. My bf has a shelf head shape, and amino cuts it in a way that makes it look less noticeable lol

Went here as a black person with 4a/b hair and just felt like I was treated extremely rudely by one…read moreof the barbers, it felt very dehumanizing and disrespectful.

For $20 I got a great haircut (and my hair is a thick, goes in all different directions, and is…read morehard to cut normally, let alone after months of no haircut because of COVID). But that's not all. It also included a shave (neck, sideburns, and around the ears. I'm sure it would have been a full shave if not for the mask), a hot towel around my head, a shoulder and neck massage, and even a small bottle of water on my way out. Great service. Great haircut.

Good quality. They take their time. Reasonable waits. Worth checking out for men and kids. No…read moreopinion on women's cuts as that's not me

The haircut is a miss most of the time when moving to a different area and have to try out multiple…read moreplaces before finding one hair stylist that works. I have been to this place twice now with different stylist and it has been a satisfying experience. I will definitely recommend this place.

I have had haircuts from several of the barbers, and have considered the quality of the cuts…read moresatisfactory and the fees standard for the area. However, I have a concern about something that may annoy or even offend some of their customers. All of the barbers appear to have Vietnamese heritage. They are all totally fluent in English. But it is fairly common for some of them to engage in conversations entirely in their native language, including laughing, etc. I suspect this is all innocent back and forth among them, but I think it is fair to say that many Americans would consider it a bit rude. It would be unfortunate if this resulted in some customers deciding to go elsewhere. This is offered as constructive criticism and for no other reason.