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Ballston Barber Shop
901 N Pollard St #2, Arlington, VA 22203, United States
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Ballston Barber Shop

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Ma
Review №1

Very impressed. great cut, great value. the straight razor shave, hot towel and massage (all included in the $20 haircut) push it to the next level.

Da
Review №2

Very professionally run barber shop. Its $20 for a regular cut, but includes a hot towel and short massage at the end. The only thing I would point out is they ask you to tip in cash only, which was a little surprising.

Si
Review №3

Good haircut. They used technique (clipper over comb) that was different than I was used to. Precision was 7/10. Line up was ok. The clippers were a little worn out so they aggravated my skin. Massage at the end was nice.For the price, a solid value.

Da
Review №4

My old barber moved away so I’ve been in the process of trying new places. Was surprised by the reviews on here and decided to try it out. Well, don’t get Kristine. Asked for a one of the sides with a fade. She proceeded to take a one all the way to the top, no fade whatsoever. She also had me turned around so I couldn’t see what was happening until too late. I was in and out in about 10min which shows you how much fidelity was considered when cutting my hair.

Jo
Review №5

Classic barbershop cut - she took the time to make sure the details were immaculate. Clippers on the sides, scissors on the top, hot towels, razor shave on the back of the neck and around the ears - not a hair out of place. Then I got a scalp massage that felt so good I almost fell asleep in the chair. Real expertise at a very reasonable price.

Za
Review №6

Honestly one of the best haurcuts Ive gotten in recent memory and definitely the lowest price Ive ever paid for one. The scalp massage is fantastic too.Definitely going to be a regular customer here in the future.

Mi
Review №7

Best haircut place around. Reasonable price and you get a straight razer for the back of your head and a little massage. Always quick and reasonable. They do prefer cash for tips

Ik
Review №8

All the ladies there are super nice and cut great hair. Its my go-to barber shop whenever I need my hair cut.

J
Review №9

Great barber shop. Ive been going to this barber shop for many years and Ive always gotten great haircuts. The staff are very friendly and pleasant. I highly recommend it.

EJ
Review №10

Amazing barbershop and priced correct. Highly, highly recommend.

Th
Review №11

Friendly, skilled, and professional service at a good price. Female stylists take their time and do high quality hair-cuts, including the small extras like shaving the neck and trimming eyebrows etc. As a nice extra they include a hot towel and relaxing head massage. Shop is spotless and hygiene /sanitation standards are best in class. Highly recommend Ha! She is a real pro and super nice. This is definitely my all-time favorite barbershop!

Br
Review №12

Great haircut for my wild hair!

Ji
Review №13

Skilled staff, very friendly, and a nice massage and hot towel to finish. Always good!

Za
Review №14

Great experience! Very efficient for walk ins and COVID safe.

Me
Review №15

I asked them not to cut the front but they cut it short any way. I just wanted one side and the back cut but the woman kept nodding and saying she understood. I think they know how to do a few cuts and they do just that regardless of what you actually want.

Ja
Review №16

Really friendly service, well priced, and professional cuts! I’ve been going for almost 10 years.

An
Review №17

Rose is the best. She has been cutting my hair for 6 years and always does a good job.

Al
Review №18

Good haircuts at a reasonable price.

Br
Review №19

Walked in at 1pm on a Monday and didnt have to wait at all. Got a really good haircut (they know how to cut Asian hair properly!) + the hot towel / head massage that was included. Total price was $18, which you really cant beat, especially for the location and quality. Would totally recommend!

Ro
Review №20

Mens haircuts are $20 and they include a massage with a warm towel, which was nice.

Ch
Review №21

Good: Men’s haircut for $18, which is competitive for Arlington. Also get a quick little massage and the straight edge on the neck.Bad: The woman cutting my hair, Kristina, was absolutely inept. I should have known by the fact that two guys ahead of me skipped their turns in favor of someone else. Aside from just being generally sloppy and not fading anything, she truly just didn’t even understand hair. I asked her to take about 3/4” off the top. She gets my hair wet and straight, takes an inch off my bangs, and then acts like the haircut was done. When I told her she still needed to cut the top, she legit looked at me confused. I honestly cannot believe that she cuts hair for a living. She must only cut newcomers and children.I bet there are good barbers here, so I’m not going to advise that you go elsewhere. Just make sure you don’t get Kristina.

El
Review №22

The best barber shop in Arlington hands down! After getting your hair cut there a couple of times the barbers will recognize you and your easily queued up with your favorite barber. The hot towel and lather shave when they clean up the back of your neck alone is worth picking this place; as is the scalp manipulation and neck massage.This place is a great value and I highly recommend them.

Ja
Review №23

Amazing cut and amazing service

Je
Review №24

Excellent cut for the price. No wait times

Da
Review №25

Why stop at 5 stars.... Ill give 10 .Im a resident of Washington (Capitol Hill) !DMM

Tr
Review №26

Legit barbershop. Been going for 2 years and always a good cut.

Dm
Review №27

For my first visit, I asked for a high and tight and they messed it up. It was uneven and my girlfriend made fun of me. I am a nice guy, so I figured I would gave them a second chance. What a mistake. They f***ed it up big time. When I ask for zero on the sides, I dont expect to see any hair behind my ears... but thats what I found. It was like misplaced sideburns. How can a barber mess a high and tight? Its literally the easiest haircut. To the barber: spare the unnecessary neck massage and focus on cutting hair, please.Also, they do not use disposable razors for shaving, so beware of diseases some guy before you could have had.Such a horrible place.

An
Review №28

I have been getting my hair cut at Ballston Barber Shop for nearly 11 years now, and they are great! The staff is very friendly, prices are very reasonable, you dont have to wait long, and best of all, you will get an excellent haircut every time. Try it today!

Ty
Review №29

Very nice barbers. Short wait times. Under $20. Includes head massage. Very relaxing service.

Al
Review №30

Great haircut. Friendly, professional staff. Reasonable prices. I always look forward to getting my hair cut at the Ballston Barbershop.

Ch
Review №31

Barber shop run by a few Asian ladies. Really enjoyed the fast and friendly service. Mens haircut including hot towel massage. Really good service for a good price. No waiting and reservations.

Ga
Review №32

I saw this place online and I just had to go check it out. The atmosphere was very friendly and cordial. They are very efficient and take time to do it right. Best place ever!

F
Review №33

Amazing Full-Service Haircut for Less than $20!* Clean Shop* Attentive & Professional Barbers/Stylists* Hot Face Towel Service after Haircut* Quick Massage!!!* Fast and Courteous Customer Service* Amazing Haircut!Try Their Amazing Service. You Will Be Please and Satisfied That You Visited this Barbershop...

St
Review №34

Best haircut. Great customer service. Usually no wait

Sc
Review №35

I come here when I am in a hurry I never have to wait long. I come in and I am able to be in and out within 20 min or less. I have been here a couple of times and every hairstylist is different. Ive had good haircuts here and average ones. I really enjoy the massage at the end, its very nice and is different from most barbershops. They take credit cards here. Haircuts are a little more expensive then most places for mens haircuts but the message and cut is always a safe bet.

Sa
Review №36

I have been a customer for 14 years. Over the last few months I saw the quality of my hair cut decline with the same barber. Her attention was focused on her cell phone, talking to others, etc...with less attention on my hair. when finished and combed, it was difficult to see the flaws in her cut until I got home.The last time was the absolute worst haircut I have had in my 54 years of life. The hair on one side of the top was almost 1.5 inches longer than the other side, and uneven on top on nearly the entire head. She then tried to use the excuse of the lights when I informed her it was due to not paying attention. When finished adjusting (which is still uneven), I told her after 14 years, I would never be back. I always left $10+ tip, so there was a bonus to pay attention.Like all things, we eventually move on, but never before have I moved on due to quality issues from the same barber. Unfortunate.

M
Review №37

There was no wait when I walked in midday on a Saturday. The barber did not speak English very well, but did ask clarifying questions. I got the low-fade haircut I wanted and it looks good. The barber took her time to do a good job. The $18 price seems reasonable given the urban location, I havent compared prices at other barbers.Update: After requesting a low-fade the past two haircuts, Ive been given a haircut many of my co-workers call a high-and-tight. I agree with them, and the lack of English skills of my barber each time has resulted in my instructions not being followed.

ri
Review №38

This place is great for a haircut. The ladies are always nice and very upbeat. When you go, make sure youre not in a rush. It takes a solid 30 mins for a haircut, which includes upper back massage and hot towel on the face. The cut hair well, treat their customers well, and are always busy but the wait is always short. Highly recommend.

To
Review №39

Buzz cut? Youll be fine. If not then who knows what might happen. Only barbershop Ive been to where Im not facing a mirror until the very end. Asked the stylist to correct partway through, but still messed up a very basic cut. Hot towel and head massage is nice but if the haircut sucks then why go?

St
Review №40

Ive been getting my hair cut here for a few years. Great haircut, service, and price. My most recent barber is named, Ha, is great.

Be
Review №41

As good of a hair cut (or better) than any barber chain. But they also shave your neck and give you a hot towel massage. Overall the place is pretty great. Prices are very fair and would be considered low. No wait.

Jo
Review №42

The staff tend to half way listen to what youre asking for, that alone is worth 3 stars. Although they do tend to speak in foreign languages to each other while having the ability to speak English, and by body language and responses, it is clearly about the customers, I have only been had mediocre service once. They provide free water for customers and the wait time never seems to be more than 15 min so if youre in a hurry, this is not a bad option. Quality of the cuts (and Ive had several different stylists) is about a 6.5 out of 10.Pricing is on par for the area.I seem to always be able to find parking right out front.

se
Review №43

Been going there for ten years. Always get the perfect cut. Remember to ask for Rose.

se
Review №44

You can have a haircut anywhere, but this place will give you a great head and scalp massage with the haircut. That is the main reason I usually come to this place. I had experienced this kind of service in Asia. I like The place, and people are nice and friendly.

Li
Review №45

Good for a more budget haircut. Haircuts include hot towel and other treats, but would only recommend for simple haircuts.

Da
Review №46

Helpful, cheerful staff, great attention to detail and a very nice head/neck massage after the cut. The straight-razor and warm towel at the end were really nice as well. Ill be going back.

Da
Review №47

They dont always mess up your haircut, and sometimes you even get a complementary hot towel face/head/neck massage

Ja
Review №48

Its a barber shop with about all youd expect from that name. All the barbers are Asian women, which you may or may not expect. Best part about it, after the haircut and razor cleanup you get a warm towel with a short head and shoulder massage all included in the very reasonable price. $18. Cant pass that up.

Ba
Review №49

They can NOT cut curly hair. Every time they asked me to check if the cut was ok I told them to even up the cut on the top of my head. My barber repeatedly lopped off more and more hair, never managing to make it even. Not even worth the $18 I spent on the cut, youd have to pay ME to give me a cut like this.

Jo
Review №50

Best place for a mens cut in all of NOVA. $18 haircut includes straight razor neck shave and a head massage. They prefer cash payment and tipping.

El
Review №51

Great cut and nice ladies there also bonus a clean accessible bathroom

da
Review №52

Good, inexpensive haircuts, barbers follow instructions, GREAT head and shoulder massage - almost worth the fee just for that.

We
Review №53

I just moved in Ballston area recently and have been going to Ballston Barber Shop for a haircut and a facial massage for a reasonable price. Everytime after a haircut, they provide a hot towel head massage which I love. The ladies are very professional and provide good haircut everytime. Talking about a facial massage, oh I highly recommend. The price is only $16 and it helps to relieve the tension and muscle around the head after long hours of working and party too much..

Ta
Review №54

Went here in a pinch... One of the few places open on a Sunday. She barely cut my hair as if to mitigate the damage. You can get a much better haircut for a few more bucks at Instyle in Courthouse. Awkward massage just added to the cheap vibe I got here.

Ja
Review №55

Ive been going there for almost 4 years...only because its convenient and there was one lady there that was good at cutting hair. Shes gone now and Ive done a full rotation of all the ladies there again to try to find one that would cut my hair well. Each of them left me with either an uneven haircut, nicks in my hair, or waaay too short of a haircut (after telling them not to cut it too short). Ive finally made the decision that there is no hope left for this place.

Jo
Review №56

Been seeing these ladies for about 2 years! Most reasonably priced barber in town. I always opt-out of the free massage though.

Ky
Review №57

Happy with the service and price.

dc
Review №58

Great haircut from beautiful Vietnamese ladies. Followed by straight razor shave and massage. Always leave feeling like a million.

So
Review №59

Lovely Asian ladies welcome each new customer and provide barber services, including neck, head, and upper back massage after haircut. Pleasant atmosphere, fairly good haircuts, sometimes a short wait, prices have risen rapidly lately.

An
Review №60

Cheap prices, but you get what you pay for. Not excellent quality. However, if your hair style of choice is simple, this place will probably suffice.

St
Review №61

Quick, friendly and relatively inexpensive. And a great neck rub.

Ja
Review №62

Pleasant haircut experience. Would recommend.

Na
Review №63

They do a free hot towel and shoulder massage. The massage varies by who cuts your hair. It is about $20 with tip. The actual haircut was ok. Not exactly even, but close. Also,the staff struggle with English a bit.

Ro
Review №64

Excellent place to get a hair cut! Friendly staff and not along wait!

Bo
Review №65

Always a great cut at this convenient and friendly barbershop.

ER
Review №66

Best barbers, hot towels, head massage, shoulder massage

Ji
Review №67

Great service for reasonable price,come on try see .

Pa
Review №68

Great service! Great prices!

Jo
Review №69

Ive been getting my haircut by Rose for 3+ years. She is great.

Ke
Review №70

Great value and personable staff who will come to recognize returning customers

Bo
Review №71

Adorable haircutters, great cuts. Nice neck massage included.

Ma
Review №72

Friendly service, you need to be very explicit about what you want

Ja
Review №73

I go every week and they do a fantastic job every time. Im never disappointed.

Ju
Review №74

What a great find! Lots of chairs, great haircut, mini massage after you get you do did.

Ca
Review №75

$18 cash, plus tip. Pseudo massage and hot towel.

An
Review №76

Make sure you check around your ears and neck before leaving, got a fade and ended up with noticeable long tufts of hair near my ears when I got home.

Mi
Review №77

Good affordable haircuts.

Dy
Review №78

I dub this one the Kamikaze Haircut. The reason is because you have absolutely no idea what you are in for and the haircut mortality rate is, from what I have read, pretty high.I went in there because I heard about the neck and head rub (which was actually pretty good). Once I walked in, I sat down, very pleased with myself that I had found this great deal and that I was surrounded by chatty, giggly and young Asian women. By the smirk on every other jerks face in there I could see that I was not alone in my thoughts.However, as soon as my lady asked me what I wanted for my haircut (in broken English), I tried to explain. I want my whole hair cut proportionately shorter by about 4 cm (using my fingers to show her). She proceeded to say something in Cantonese to the lady next to her and they both started pointing at this poster from the 80s with 8 terrible haircuts. There was actually one with a guy in a business suit sporting a flattop. I could see instantly that we were not on the same page.As I tried to repeat what I thought were simple instructions, the two ladies started laughing at me and pointing at some dude who looked like he dated the chick with the Dragon Tattoo. Very frustrated, I looked around the room in disbelief, only to find that the smirk I noticed when I walked in on everyones face was not contentment at all. It was adventure. They were all giving me a knowing look, like I have no idea what my lady is doing either, just go with it bro.I also noticed that every single person was facing the center of the room and not the mirror. This ruled out me at least being able to tell if she was about to pull out a 4 inch hair trimmer and turn me into Natalie Portman from V for Vandetta.As this point, I started laughing to myself, relized that resistance was futile, then laughed aloud and told her to proceed. I only yelled two more instructions that I thought completely necessary in the spur of the moment, Just no bullcut! And no Johnathan Taylor Thomas! They, of course, started cracking up also. I expected this, and laughed back making sure not to show any teeth.I cant say that I was completely unhappy with my haircut when I left. Mainly, because the head massage felt really good and I was laughing about the whole experience. But they were completely unable to produce a very simple haircut that required one sentence to explain.Takeaway: You get what you pay for and I have not been back since.

Ch
Review №79

Decent place. Usually no wait.

An
Review №80

Great haircut, good prices, and a head and neck massage as well.

Da
Review №81

This is worth every dime and bills you spend here, gurantee to fall in love with this place.

Ea
Review №82

Always a great place to get a haircut!

An
Review №83

Great customer service

Mi
Review №84

Great service!

Wi
Review №85

Great simple cut 👍

Ol
Review №86

Good, cheap haircuts, with a straight-razor finish

Da
Review №87

Real friendly

He
Review №88

Professional

Ri
Review №89

Rose is the best one here!

An
Review №90

Head massage with towel was nice

ab
Review №91

Friendly people but not that professionals, long story short you get what you pay for.

An
Review №92

Great service very attentive

Je
Review №93

Best deal in town

Da
Review №94

Great experience

Jo
Review №95

Good service

Le
Review №96

Ask for Rose

Ra
Review №97

Great service

Fr
Review №98

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  • Address:901 N Pollard St #2, Arlington, VA 22203, United States
  • Phone:+1 703-243-5542
Categories
  • Barber shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–7pm
  • Tuesday:9am–6pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–7pm
  • Friday:10am–7pm
  • Saturday:10am–7pm
  • Sunday:10am–7pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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