When I first moved to the Fairfax area, I went around to a lot of the "best" shops looking for a barber 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. read more

Went to Tien and he gave me the worst haircut in my entire life. I showed him a picture and explained to him how I wanted my hair cut. He proceeded to shave off the sides of my hair and go all the way up, even though I had told him I wanted a low fade and showed him a picture of my haircut. The haircut he gave me looked nothing like what I had showed him. I will not be coming back here and would advise anyone to avoid going here (especially Tien he was absolutely terrible) read more

Conflicted bc I want to gate keep and not spread the word that you can get a quality cut for a decent 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 read more

I've been getting my haircut here for years now, while prices are competitive the barbers here are nice and quality. My favorite and my reason coming back is the massage at the end of the haircut read more

Been coming here since 2020, and I'm not going anywhere. Tina's hands down one of the best, and Trieu is the man. Can't recommend enough

I take my 9yo son here and love Trieu & Vinnie! They put on kids shows on their TV when he's in the chair which is great and really communicate well with the type of hairstyle my son wants...its varies with time depending on which soccer player is trending read more

My dad and brother came here to get their haircut. They both came here with a reference and the hairstylist didn't fulfill the reference. We asked to cover up my dad's hairline (he came with averagely long hair) and they cut it very short and it is not even able to be covered with hair. My brother asked for the reference below and they cut it very short, nothing like that. It is so short that it can't even be styled anything like that. read more

Trieu's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Big space, air flow, easy to park. Tien is a magician, not only cut and go, he spent time to explain what's going on with my hair and how to set it. I definitely going back. read more

A great haircut every time, even with the economic hardship price increases we are seeing everywhere!

Im sorry to do this when my first few visits we're pretty good . I went here a few days ago and they completely butchered my hair . I had to go to another place and get a buzz cut with a fade which saved me from embarrassment . Here is the cut that I wanted and here is what they gave me . read more

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Vinny is the best barber. Been going there for almost 10 years. Take his time and delivers best cut and beard work. Best in DMV read more

Ok haircuts since my first one. Over cutting, bad finishing. Quality is off nowadays so I won't be returning

First off, I have a very coarse beard with sensitive skin. Worst combination for a shave... That being said... This is the 5th barbershop I've tried, hoping to find one that really knows how to give straight razor shaves. I'm used to the really awesome ones in the small towns of New York. A lot of the other barbershops they had crappy razors that were a rough shave. These guys use high quality blades. You even get a nice head massage, really good after shave balm that's top notch, and nice hot towels. As soon as I walked in they Were very welcoming. It's very nice inside and clean. Nice flat screen TVs too. They'll even change the channel for you. I got John or Jon, not sure. They really treat you well here. Great attention to detail. I left baby butt smooth and super big smile on my face. I gave the owner a big compliment personally. I finally found the place I've been searching for!! read more

Lack of attention to detail. The back of my head looks like it was done, by myself in a dark room. Asked for a simple fade, its all one length. Except my back of my head, which i'm not sure how to describe it. Best was when she was done, pushed all my hair forward and cut straight across for a bowl cut look. Nice people, quick/cheap hair cuts, others had killer fades, not sure what happened. Best of luck! read more

I walking to the shop and after sitting there for 20min they asked me if I have an appointment or not, And I said no because they just recently require appointment and before it even you wanted to get an appointment you couldn't do it. The owner is rude, and he wasted my time and I couldn't get a haircut. read more

I've been going here for over 5 years and always asked for Vinny, John or Trieu. They're very attentive to detail and will work with you to get the cut and style you want. Unfortunately I'll be moving out of state I'm going to miss this place so much. Thank you so much for everything Vinny I'm going to miss Trieu's. read more

Worst haircut experience I've ever had. The barber did listen to me and what I requested. Will never go again and do not recommend.

It's sad to see that my last haircut here before moving away was the worst. Honestly, Trieu's been my go-to spot for the last 2 years in the area, but this last haircut was really horrific. My barber was busy today so decided to give the last guy a try due to time constraint. Told my man to trim a bit off the top, and he proceeds to take off 3/4 of it. Before the words "stop" came out of my mouth, the deed was done. With that being said, place is 4-5 normally due to the price, the convenience, and overall quality of haircut. Tips: Stick to one barber that you like because if you jump around it's hit or miss. Stay away from the guy at the very end. read more

Well I'm back as a customer since the owner recommended John as a barber, competent and quiet. He and the owner are really good, and it's a nice atmosphere. The only downside is the parking lot. A lot of stores sharing few spaces. read more

Been coming here for a few years now..Vinny Kathy and Trieu are excellent. Cash only establishment but they have a great family vibe and deliver excellent cuts! Highly recommend. read more

Great barber shop! All of the staff does an amazing job. This is the only place I'd let cut my hair.

Update #2. Trieu shows true class as a business owner and service provider. I came came back and made sure Trieu was available. He immediately remembered me, and knew exactly what my last review said, which shows that he cares for his business and his customers. He gave me an amazing cut, which was not a surprise. And he did not let me pay; he said it was a "fix" from my last unfortunate experience. I will definitely be back. read more

Super clean facilities. Doing great job following regulations and going beyond. I felt very comfortable going in for a cut. I have been going here for several years and have recommended several friends who have remained customers. Trieu is great but can have a long wait because of it. I have gone on a rare occasion to some of the other folks who also did a great job. Great barber shop with good prices. read more

Kim's been cutting my hair for about 2-1/2 years now, and I won't go anywhere else. Every cut I get is the best I've had. So glad they made it through the shutdown. read more

I have been going to Trieu's for years, and they are the best barber shop in NOVA. Quick, consistent and usually have sports on the TV.

This barber shop is ridiculous. I had long hair and wanted to do a stylish short-medium haircut. I've described briefly what I want and even showed the picture of the haircut that I want. The barber didn't ask me any question, cut off my tail and started to use hair trimmer for about 80% of a haircut time. He didn't ask me to show him the picture again or what kind of length I wanted. I've started to feel that he cuts it too short, and made a point. The worst part is there is no way you can see what they are doing with your hair, because you are turned away from the mirror. The process too less than 10-15 minutes, and in the end I looked at myself in the mirror and was shocked. This was my shortest in time and WORST HAIRCUT IN MY LIFE. I asked the barber what the hell was that and if he liked what he saw himself. Apparently, HE DIND"T LIKE HIS OWN JOB. He said: "No, I don't like it". When I asked him again why did he do it to me, and if there is any way to fix this, he went into silence mode and cut two micro-inches off, from here and there. I turned my sign to other barbers with hope. they were numb, pretending that they do some other stuff... that they don't seem to notice the problem or worse - the client complain. No one said anything. No one gave a solution or whatever... After some time and another remark of mine, that I don't like the haircut, even after the gel was put on and etc, barber just took the cloth off me, showing me that he would rather be silent and hopeless, than help me to get what I came for - a good haircut. The length he left me with it's either looking like an idiot or shaving it bold. if you want to do a military-style haircut - it's definitely your place. If you want any style - nope. DO NOT GO TO THIS SHOP. read more

I've been coming here for a couple of years now and finally found a good barber. My brother had to retire from cutting my hair because he ended up getting married and moved in with his wife. The barbershop is your standard barbershop located down the road from the Mosaic. There is complimentary Wi-Fi and water for those waiting in line to receive their haircut along with many TVs to watch the news, sports, or even cartoon shows for the kids. The place is kept clean and the barbers working there are kind and will always greet you when you walk in. Make sure you have cash ready because this place only takes cash/check and nothing else. They do have an ATM inside if you need to pull cash out. After reading all the reviews here about Vinny, I knew I had to give him a try. I've been going to Vinny I must say I am very impressed with how Vinny cuts my hair. He takes his job very seriously and will provide great consultation regarding your hair. His taper and fade work is flawless and I always receive compliments from people about my hair. The hair transition is smooth and you will not notice an uneven pattern of hair in his fades or tapers. Make sure you communicate what you want to Vinny before the haircut so he can visualize how the haircut will look. He will definitely add his input to what you request but don't take offense to it -- he's just trying to make his own personal suggestions in what will work in the long run in terms of hair maintenance. The other barbers are good as well from what I've heard. Trieu is definitely a good pick if you decide to go with him. If you do go for Vinny or Trieu (they seem to be the most popular picks), be ready to wait in line for them. Vinny usually has 1-3 people waiting to receive their haircut and that can last up to 2 hours. I recommend calling in advance and ask how many people Vinny has before you stop by. read more

Usually this place is good but ive come to learn stick with your barber or your haircut will go bad and be left with cuts and knicks. The new guy shaved my back and forehead leaving me with razor burns and cuta. He barely applied shaving cream and was in a super rush it seemed. Really bad service. Wont try a new barber here ever again! read more

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Since I posted an average, or below average, review for an experience I had with a barber in this area, I thought I'd post one for a very good place that I have now consistently used for some time. The cuts here are very good and inexpensive for the quality of the experience/cut. Note that this is a classic guys barber shop, so I'm not sure if this would be the same experience/cut for a lady. I've used more than one barber here and they've all payed attention to detail, but it's never seemed like a long time in the chair. Every cut ends with the straight blade shave on the back of the neck using warm shaving cream and a hot towel. If you're a guy and you don't go to a classic shop that does that, you may be doing it wrong. A few more notes you'll want: cash only, no appointment necessary, during peak hours on a Saturday/Sunday there may be a few minutes wait, but it's never long or drawn out, never had any issue with parking (some places in the past I've used have had this issue because of their location). read more

Looking for a barber in the area as my husband decided to extend his no shave November and was in desperate need of a haircut I found this barbershop had amazing reviews so I suggested he go here. Despite a longer drive than his usual place and a bit of anxiety about going to a new place (he has had bad experiences plus has a bad cowlick and an unruly beard) he raved about his experience with Kim. He was greeted upon entry and taken care of shortly after his arrival. He was impressed that Kim cut his hair by hand vs simply using clippers. Also was glad this was a barbershop worthy of bring called a barbershop. While he was impressed with the experience I was incredibly impressed by the results. Thank you Kim my husband despite keeping the beard looks clean and maintained vs like a grizzly lumberjack! Only con : this place really is cash only, but there is an atm if you forget. For us a bit far from home but next to the mosaic district if you was some great food or need to run some errands at target :) read more

Finally! A barber that cuts my hair exactly like I want, in 15 minutes, for 15 bucks, without an appointment! I have also had different barbers cut my hair and the experience has been the same. High quality, little time, low cost. This is the way a barber should should be. It is amazing how hard it can be in this day and age to get what seems to be so obviously the service we crave. Best haircut quality and value by far! Stop wasting your time and money and get your next haircut at Trieu's! read more

Good place...have been looking everywhere for someone to do a high skin fade...went here and had a lady cut my hair...didn't like how it turned out.. Decided to give them another chance based on all the reviews...saw Vinny.. Very nice...will be my new place to go for the next 3 years while I am here. read more

I've been going to Trieu's for close to 12 years. Always friendly environment. I always ask for a full trim with a tapered back which goes back to my days in the military service. I have a preference for female Asian barbers ever since my time in the service in South Korea years ago. This time my barber was Kim who was very nice and we had some conversation as she cut my hair. She did an excellent job and quite quickly since everyone, all 5 barbers, were fully schedule booked and working to maintain appointments. I was in right on schedule at noon and out shortly after 12:30. May 30, 2020 was only the 2nd day reopened and when I booked online the schedule was already about 50% full through 1 June. I lucked out on the appointment. read more

My wife was always asking me to try her hair salon. She was never happy with any place that I got my haircut from. I tried cheap $10 hair cuts, I tried expensive hair salons, but my wife didn't like any of them. When I got my haircut from Trieu, she loved it. Then she brought my son for his haircut here, and this is what she said to me: "You get your hair cut from Trieu and no one else!" That's it. That's the verdict from my wife. True Story. You make of it what you will. :-) read more

Nice shop, good $12 haircut, quickly done. Only been here twice, but I've found my new barber. read more

I used to be a regular here. My co-worker originally suggested this place, and we finally went after our shift ended to get our hair cut here, and I was recommended Kim. She was very quiet, and friendly. I'm usually not that fond of small talk, but Kim was completely fine with not saying anything after she noticed I didn't say anything either. I guess we met at an impasse? Kim is fine as is without saying anything, and has done a great job of finishing the final touches by using a brush to personally get rid of any extra hair around my neck. She was very cautious, but also alert as to how she performed her job. She was exceptional! Unfortunately, since I was getting the same hair cut the four times I went there, I started to notice something. Kim didn't really seem to cut my hair any differently than I asked her, even when I said something entirely new! I was very disappointed, because I know she's very skilled, and this review is nothing against Trieu's Barber shop, none at all! I just wasn't impressed with the fact she wasn't able to accommodate the nifty hair styles I was interested in trying out. Its a shame, because everyone there is friendly. The parking lot is never full, and the TVs when you sit down in front is perfect for your viewing pleasure. Who knows? I may go back, but as it stands, I'm going to be looking for another barber shop. If anyone who reads this review, has a good recommendation, please let me know! read more

Pros: -Friendly and welcoming staff for all ages, genders, races, nationalities etc -Good pricing(kids $15, men $16, women I'm not sure) -Staff all seem to be excellent barbers and not just one or two(I went with Vinny) -Hot towel service after every haircut -Free fast WIFI -Very clean shop -& so much more I'm sure I forgot to list Cons: -No appointments so waits might be long depending on what day you go(you could call and ask ahead of time if this doesn't suit you) -Cash only(although they do have a ATM inside) Relocated to Falls Church, VA earlier this year and had to find a new barbershop closer to me. Let me start by saying I am very picky about how I want my haircuts, with that being said I'm a Asian male but always had reserves about going to a Asian-owned barbershop because of how old school the ones I've been to in the past are and aren't great at current haircuts styles(ex. skin fades, pompadours and etc). I went to several different shops around the area the first couple of months after living here even though they were further from me than Trieu's barbershop and while none of them were terrible, they weren't great either, so I decided to give Trieu's a shot and I was amazed at how went it went, I came in and was greeted by Vinny and showed him a photo of what I was looking to get and he nailed the haircut exactly as I wanted. Perfect mid skin fade blend and a natural lineup. Only barbershop I've been back to several times since moving. The cons I listed above are minor and the pros outweigh them by a lot but thought I should mention it just incase. read more

Great place for a haircut! I've been here for a few times and always had a great experience! The cuts are great and the price for it is even better! read more

For the price, this place is really good! I've been to a lot of barber shops, and this place did not disappoint. My hair is usually cut by Vinny himself or when he's not there I go to the lady in the end of the shop. They are both very good at what they do. They listen well and Vinny is a really down to earth guy. You can feel comfortable telling him how you want your hair cut, or anything in general!. Hair Style I get:I I usually get a fohawk cut and fade in the sides. Recently I've switched over to a more natural comb over look and Vinny have been working with me as my hair grows out (Just gotta let him know and he'll help you out!). They also gel your hair as well (I usually accept the offer just to see new hair products and if I like them enough I'll switch over. Never hurt to try!). Note* If you go on the weekends, you will see a lot of people there so just be aware of that. Also Vinny usually have someone waiting on him during the weekends whenever I was there. As other have mentioned remember to bring cash since it is cash only. They have an ATM there or the laundromat 2 doors down is another option. They are really nice people, one time a kid (returning customer) came in and didn't have enough cash they simply told him to pay next time. It definitely shows a solid relationship between their customers. read more

I've lived in a lot of cities and the NCR is pretty bad when it comes to the art of hair cuttery. And if you live in DC like me, you're even worse off because you're gonna pay a shit load of money for a shit haircut! Look, I'm extremely picky with my barbers. A good haircut makes my entire week easier because I don't spend more than 2 minutes a day on my hair with a good haircut. If i'm spending more than two minutes, I'm wrong. I've been getting my haircut from a female in a beauty salon in Annandale, VA for the past two years. Two big mistakes here. First, don't get a haircut from a woman. To use an art analogy, cutting a woman's hair is like painting and cutting a man's hair is like sculpting and from my experience female barbers cut hair like painters. Not good for guys that like their hair short to medium in length. Second, don't go to a beauty salon. These places are for women and it doesn't matter how good the beautician looks, don't let him or her touch your hair. He or she will fuck it up! Anyways, go to Trieu's. I only use Trieu himself but the other barbers are good too. This is especially good advice if you're an Asian guy that needs a good, decently priced haircut. -Euge read more