Clean and professional barbershop. They take great care of each customer. I was getting my buddy his first straight razor shave and Im lucky it was here. Its the full experience!

My 5-year-old son tried many places to get haircut since he was 3. Never succeeded. Misty is THE ONLY person he would let his hair to be touched. He has a sensory issues and terrified with clippers. She was very patient and calm but at the same time kept talking to him so that he would get distracted. At the third visit, she used clippers to shape his hair and it looked amazing!!! The best part was that it only took about 10min!! When it comes to cutting kid’s hair, time is very important! She nailed it perfectly and didn’t miss a pot! He got a treat and some toys from the receptionist and that was the best part for my son. I thank her for the support.

I love this barber shop and have had consistently excellent haircuts here; strongly recommend!

Ive been waaayy overpaying for my haircuts that resemble something that would traditionally be thought of as a mens haircut. I finally decided to go to a barbershop instead and had the best experience with Misty and the owners! Misty is very skilled and just gets me and executed exactly what I wanted. I also loved the straight razor neck shave. The entire shop was so welcoming to me and I plan to be a long-term customer.

Great barber shop with validated parking in the heart of Decatur. I drive over 30 minutes to go to this barber, and totally worth it.

A few months ago I went to get my beard trimmed at a DIFFERENT place. They messed it up really badly. Needless to say, the “beard expert” in my life (who also happens to be the marketing director at Dr. Mike’s Shaving Emporium) was less than pleased.The moment I learned that Maxim was doing shaving and beard trims again, I made an appointment. Charles was great! The service was amazing, the products they used smelled very good and left my face feeling moisturized. Added benefit, the “beard expert” approved the result with the words “DAAAAAAAAMN! They did good! You look great!”

Been going to Maxim since 2013! Jay is my absolute favorite barber but everyone there is super friendly! Great place to go for a classic haircut.

Incredible service! Ive been going here for over two years and the haircuts here have been great and consistent.

This place is the best! Todd always does such a great job and is so friendly too. All of the staff make you feel welcome. They also take COVID seriously which I appreciate. Masks are required and the staff actually wear them properly at all times. Chairs are spaced out with curtains dividing them. Parking is also super easy and they validate. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Great local haircut Jay was friendly and I plan on returning!

Wanted a good barber shop when I moved here 3 years ago and found it. Todd is the man! Ive had Jay and Charles cut my hair too and Ive always been happy. Im glad theyve been able to operate safely and Ill continue to support them!

Friendliest staff ever. Jay is amazing. He genuinely cares about his clients. Everyone is very safe during the pandemic, very professional. The shop is open, clean and inviting. The shop is locally owned and cares about its community. I have found my forever barber.

Always a great experience. Even pricier now that they have a reservation system in place. Thanks Jay!

Simply the best Barber shop experience for me and my family.

This place does an absolutely fantastic job. Everyone is very friendly and professional. Id be hard pressed to find a better value for a great cut. Cant recommend Maxim Barbers enough!

Absolutely the best place to get a haircut and have your beard/facial hair maintained. Ive been coming here for a few years and see Charles, though all of the barbers are experienced and incredibly nice. I live about 30 minutes away (even more in Atlanta traffic) but will always make the trip because its simply worth it.

Very talented barbers, clean, professional, and in a great location. Highly recommended. It is a little more expensive but you get what you pay for.

I give the smooth Maxim Barbers located at 218 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 FIVE STARS. always a clean one-and-a-half all around and a good neck shave. Once its all done, im left looking smooth and ready to work. Maxim Barbers is my go-to place since 2016 and now every time work is in town its my go to place. 🎪 🤡 ✂

I have been going to Maxim for 2 years and its wonderful. I always see Misty, who gives a great haircut and is hilarious! I have always had a great experience - far and above most other barber shops and certainly the chain establishments. The shop is VERY popular, so in the afternoon or on Saturdays, expect a wait for some barbers.They do accept credit cards, but the fees are quite high for such a small business, so they do encourage you to pay in cash so they can keep costs down. Also, they will validate parking in the deck next to the shop.

I went in for a buzz cut,but ended up getting a head shave. Charles was very professional and safe.I will definitely be going back. I highly recommend this place.

I Love this place. They Always do a great job. Nice neck shave too.**During Covid they take temperatures at the door, have disposable bibs, plexiglass screens between booths and take hair cuts by appointment only.

Professional, clean, good quality, on time and very attentive. Very good guy and awesome customer service. Very quiet atmosphere.

Ive been going to Maxim for almost 4 years. Jay is the best! I love seeing them grow and prosper and the entire staff seems to get busier year after year. Yes, the wait can be a bit long at times, but its well worth it.

Having been a soldier, I appreciate a full service barber shop where any one of the barbers is good to cut your hair. We all develop favorites over time, and this is a great place to find yours. Hot towels, straight razor neck shave, and anything else you might need at a barber shop.

Great barber shop for a reasonable price! The shop accepts cards, but prefers cash to cut down on fees. They will validate parking for you, so bring your ticket in. Also, you can not make an appointment. It’s first come, first serve. Be prepared to wait on the weekends.

Safe practices, super clean, skilled barbers. One of the finest haircuts you will get!

One of the best barbershops I have ever been to. I’ve always had trust issues with stylists from a few bad hair cuts as a kid. I never worry going to Maxim Barbers— Dennis is my stylist of choice. He’s so reliable, extremely accurate, artistic style, and just a generally wonderful human being to visit.

This is a spa day for all things butch and masculine and nontoxic. Wonderful atmosphere, every barber is excellent and professional, though my favorites are Jay and Charles. They offer the absolute best straight razor shave in Georgia. Love this place!!!

I went here for the first time and I explained how I wanted my haircut, but the person cut my hair exactly like their own hair. Great for them but it looks horrible on my head. Now I have to find a new place to get my haircut. They might have very good Barbers working their, but as a saw when I went into the shop, they all had people waiting from them. If new people like myself are forced to go to the Barbers that aren’t busy, and they probably aren’t busy for a reason, than you going to scare away all of your new customers.

After 5 years Misty is still the only person I loathe and allow to cut my hair. She is my 8th favorite staff member and I can’t wait to see her again. :)

I used to go to another barbershop near Decatur, but I am SO glad I found Maxim. This isnt one of those chop shops that get you in and out as quickly as possible. If you plan on going, give yourself at least 1-1.5 hours for the full experience. This is place is the real deal.Ive gotten both a hair cut and a hot shave every time Ive stopped in and its a fantastic experience. I have seen Jay every time Ive been in and he is excellent. His hot shave (3 hot towels, 1 cold) is awesome. He takes his time and is very thorough. Also good for conversation. I highly recommend these guys!

Great value for how great the haircuts are - saw Todd and was in and out probably within 30 minutes. I called ahead and went in when the wait time was low. They also offer validated parking for the complex attached to the shop. I just moved to Atlanta and hadnt had a haircut in well over a month - he was able to detect what I had before, and was able to modify it towards what I was looking for. Very professional and precise. Looks great - will be back soon.

I always hated getting a haircut I would just go home and regret it. But I like it here todd gets my hair great.

I’ve had a barber for approximately 3 years and then he moved out of state. When I heard about Maxim Barbers I was skeptical; but that rapidly dissipated. Wow, what an incredible experience with Barber Charles. He’s the best, meticulous and professional! I will keep coming back and tell all of my friends. Thanks!

Took me years to find a place that can handle a beard. No matter who I get, I always leave happy with my look. Fantastic prices are an added bonus.

Excellent barbers, great atmosphere (a contemporary interpretation of the old-time barbershop), and you sit in a conversational circle while you wait your turn, instead of sulking by yourselves on a row of uncomfortable chairs. If you have a beard (I dont), these barbers take their beards seriously. And the prices are very good, too!

My first time here today. Very nice place. Huge waiting area. John was very nice and professional and did a great job on my hair and goatee. It was nice finally going somewhere where they actually listen to you and ask excellent questions to make sure you get exactly what youre looking for. Ill definitely be back. Note: its on a walk-in basis, but when you sign in, you can indicate a specific staff person if you want. $25 for a haircut, straight-razor neck shave and a shampoo is a great deal!

I had a fantastic experience with barber Dennis Shears at Maxim Barbers. It was the middle of March 2018 and my 15-year-old son, who is a ballet dancer, and I were in the Atlanta area for a national ballet competition. According to my sons ballet instructor, his hair was a hot mess and needed fixing immediately. Since we are from Montana, not only was I anxious about finding someone to cut his hair, but was also nervous because I wasnt completely sure about the style he needed. After googling some barbershops and hair salons, I settled on Maxim Barbers and was lucky enough to get Dennis Shears. He gave my son a fantastic cut, one that my son and his ballet instructor were thrilled with. My sons new cut is spot-on for a male ballet dancer. It looks classy and stylish and fits his face and features perfectly. In addition, Dennis is warm and friendly. If I could transport him to Montana on a monthly basis to cut my sons hair, I would do so! Hes that good. I highly recommend Dennis Shears.

Though I hardly write reviews on Google, my fantastic experience with Maxim Barbers surely warrants it. Given that I have become a lot more conscious about the quality of the haircut I get, I asked around my friends in the Emory community for the best place to get a standard haircut around the neighborhood. Many of them recommended Maxim, and what I found most interesting was that all of those who recommended it said that they didnt have a favourite, go-to barber in this barbershop.That said, I signed up as I entered, and within minutes, I was called by Dennis for my turn; my experience with Dennis was very pleasant, he is a very easy person to talk to, needless to say the haircut, shampoo, and the neck shave were thoroughly enjoyable.Seems like I have finally found my favourite barbershop, I will be visiting again soon!

I used to get my haircut at one of those super places. After getting another mediocre haircut, I decided to try Maxims. Wow. What a difference. Diane was really friendly. My haircut was fantastic. However, it was the old time barbershop feel that I truly enjoyed. The shop itself is comfortable. The music is enjoyable and not that top 40 junk that almost everyone else plays. A quality haircut with shampoo plus a razor shave on my neck for only a few dollars more than the super place with free parking? Yes, I highly recommend anyone give Maxim Barbers a chance.

I have been coming to Maxim for years for my haircuts, making the trip down from Gwinnett county with my son to see Misty. When I say Misty is an artist, I am not exaggerating. She always gives me exactly what I ask for, with a consistent quality that doesnt leave room for any complaints. She is fantastic with my kid, letting him be silly and a little wiggly while still making sure he looks great at the end of the cut. I am usually a fan of efficiency, but I have waited over an hour at Maxim during their busiest times to make sure that I got in to see Misty, its worth it. Mistys fades are so good, they might be directly responsible for my second child.Everyone on staff is warm, friendly, and efficient. The prices are beyond reasonable, and the quality of haircut is the best Ive experienced in the Atlanta area. You should go here.

I recently relocated to Decatur and after trying out most of the barber shops in midtown and between, I finally found exactly what I wanted. Charles is THE best barber I’ve ever had and is an absolute magician with cutting techniques and a straight razor. I couldn’t ask for a better experience. The $25 cut is totally worth feeling like a million bucks when you walk out of there. :two thumbs up:

Fantastic experience and great conversation. I have a hard time finding people who can cut my hair the way I like it and I find myself making the drive from over an hour away every month just so I can have Jay cut my hair for me. Like a mini vacation every visit

Great place for a haircut, especially if you have a beard. The line can get long sometimes but thats because the barbers are all fantastic.

I love this place! I went to my previous barber for more than 10 years before moving to Decatur. Diane, the owner, made it a seamless transition. I highly recommend giving it a shot. Great prices, great atmosphere and location. You will not regret it!

I just went to Maxim Barbers for my pre-summer cut. I highly recommend Vaughn. His advice and execution of what I wanted with my hair was outstanding. Good conversation, too. Ill return for my next cut when Im back in Decatur. For $25, the mens cut is good value. The service and sitting area are nice as well.

Great haircut by Vaughn. Im always super nervous using a new barber. Vaughn took great care and gave exactly what I needed. Also, cool vibe in the shop. Relaxed and not trying too hard. Walk in Only.

This is such a great place to get a haircut! The staff are always friendly, genuinely show an interest in getting to know you and really know what theyre doing when it comes to cuts. The only reason I stopped going was because I had to move.

The Barbers here are absolutely amazing. Everyone is super friendly, the prices are reasonable, and its a true Barbershop - complete with straight razor shaves, even some mild hair coloring, if thats your thing. They validate parking, and the mints at the front desk are the best thing since sliced bread!!

Hate to be the guy to bring the high scores down but, I’ve been here twice and unfortunately won’t be back. The staff was very friendly and made pleasant conversation... that’s not the issue. The issue is both times I went, the cut I got barely resembled what I clearly spelled out beforehand. So the details:I asked for a “Mod” (90’s, Liam Gallagher, etc), complete with pictures. Both times I explicitly asked not to have my “side face bangs” clipped, as that’s a part of the look. Both times they clipped them off - nearly 3 inches of bangs, gone like that. I kinda felt sick cause I had spent months getting them to their length.I even said before, “Last time I came, they clipped this part off, PLEASE leave it”. Nope.I had hoped a place that cost twice the price of Great Clips would do at least as good a job but apparently they just don’t do non-trad cuts, even basic ones. Yeah it’s just hair, but it sucks to pay to make your day worse. :/ Sigh...

Ive had the pleasure of getting my haircut and shave at Maxim twice now, and the way they treat you is simply wonderful, along with crisp haircuts. I got a great cut the first time I went, and enjoyed the hot lather neck shave (which is complementary for new customers). The next time I went I got a full face shave and a clean fade from Jay, who took great care of me, and I could tell he takes pride in his work. Ill definitely be back whenever Im in town to get my cut and shave treatment here.

This is where I get my hair cut. See Steven or Dennis. They will have you looking good when you leave.I will not go anywhere else. Best place for mens hair in Atlanta that has reasonable prices. They also validate parking with a hair cut right in Decatur so you can also have lunch after or before or walk around and not pay parking.

Great barber shop in this neighborhood. All the barbers are awesome and did great work on my hair. Theres a gallery on the wall of all of longtime clients.I recommend them.

Great

I have been going to Maxim since it opened at this locations and they always cut my hair perfect. I have many different directions to my hair and no one has cut my hair as well as they have in my entire life. They are a barber shop that really cares about their work. They realize each cut isnt a one size fits all and really take the time for each person. I also really enjoy the neck shave at the end. I will be sad if I ever move away because I wont find another place like this

These guys are great. Only been once but Ill definitely be going back. They cut it just the way I wanted it. They also did a beard trim which Im always hesitant about getting. Some places think that means take it down instead of just shape it.The wait was pretty excessive when I was there on a Tuesday morning though. I believe I waited an hour and a half. But I doubt thats the norm.

Best haircut my son has had in years! Super nice and super professional. Highly recommend!

I should give a bad review because I think everyone in Atlanta has discovered that this place is absolutely awesome lol. I have been going to see Dennis for about 4 years now and he has been the absolute best, friendliest, most professional barber I have ever had. Thank you Maxim and thank you Dennis!

Solid service with reasonable, transparent, prices. Like any place, finding a particular barber that you like is important. Often a wait midday even when fully staffed. Now doing a straight-edge neck shave as part of the cut.

They are too busy not to take appointments. You could wait up to 3 hours for your haircut. Who has time for that?

Make sure to schedule an appointment but it was the best haircut I have received in a while. It was fast and exactly what I asked for

Dennis did a great job as a shave. The price of a shave with clippers is not listed. Instead of Misty asking she charged me $10 and did not check. I usually pay $5. This was a poor example of customer service. Not sure if I’ll return!

Great people! old fashioned yet trendy and diverse environment. they validate parking for the garage closest to them. a bit of a wait on Saturdays but worth every minute of it.

Great little barbershop in Decatur. Try to go at an off hour so the wait isn’t as long. Very friendly barbers who treat you like family.

Great barbers. I had my hair cut by 3 different people and all were great. I like their walk-in sign-in system

This place is amazing! Started coming here shortly after they first opened and will go nowhere else, the staff are all amazing. Misty does such a great job and is always consistent.

I drive 45 minutes each way to get my hair cut here. For the price you cant beat it. Great atmosphere and great hair cuts. Surrounded by good restaurants.Ask for Jay :)

Classic barber shop with great results. Rarely a long wait but always busy.

I never pick a certain barber when I go to Maxim, because theyre all fantastic and super-nice to talk to. I like them all! They give excellent haircuts for a reasonable price.

Great cut and and a welcoming environment!!

Chuck it the best baber I have ever worked with!

This place is fantastic! For the past year I was spending $50+ per haircut from salons and the haircuts I get here are way better for half the price. Ive been getting my cuts from Jay and he is nothing but amazing!

(This review was originally posted in 2013 but is being updated as I recently partook of a new service)Ive been going to Maxim since it was founded, and there is no better barber shop in the metro area. Ive had my hair cut by three different members of the staff (Diane, Misty, and Dennis) and they were all attentive and extremely capable; and now I can say that Ive also had a straight razor shave (from Charles), so Maxims really is the full package, especially as spa-care in the form of facials is now also available: the service and quality of an old-timey barber shop coupled with the innovation and style of the modern world. With incredible staff, impeccable service, and irresistible charm, Maxim Barbers simply cant be beat.I first started going to the shop that would become Maxim back when it was still Axiom and Diane, the current owner of Maxim, was working there. She gave me an incredible haircut and I knew that I would be back time and time again, and I was so happy when she took over the operations and turned Axiom into Maxim.Since then, Ive also gotten my hair cut by Misty and by Dennis. They possessed the same remarkable skill and attentiveness of Diane: if someone is cutting hair at Maxim, you can be sure that they know their stuff.Dennis has since become my main barber and I could not be more satisfied with his skill, his creativity, and most of all, his friendship. Dennis is the ideal barber: chatty when you want to talk, quiet when you dont, and always bursting with great ideas for how to make my hair look its best. I can sit down and give him an idea of how Id like my hair to look, and he immediately sets to work helping me figure out how to adapt the desired look to my face and hair type. Thanks to Dennis expertise, Ive tried out various hair styles and have never had a bad haircut.This effort to combine the desires of the client with the expertise of the barber is a hallmark of Maxim; the shop practically resounds with excited voices working together to come up with fun and good looking styles.In fact, the only thing heard more often in Maxim are the happy greetings between longtime barbers and their satisfied clients. Frankly, the huge number of return clients and the low turnover rate for barbers is probably the highest endorsement Maxim can receive.Recently, I had the opportunity to get a straight razor shave at Maxim, courtesy of Charles. It was, without a doubt, the most pleasant and relaxing shave I have ever received. Charles was careful and precise, and my skin has never been smoother or better looking. While a full shave is a great way to build confidence before a big date or a job interview, I would also recommend it just as a treat - I went away feeling completely relaxed and looking great.Misty is now also offering a new facial service, although the service is really more like a full spa treatment. One enjoys a facial scrub, mask, and cleansing, coupled with a relaxing and rejuvenating arm and hand massage with lotion. The treatment is comparable to anything available at a luxury spa, and produces remarkable results both in its aesthetic and its relaxing benefits.Which, to be honest, is always how I feel when leaving Maxim. Its my barber shop of note and Ive encourage every male I know, from my brother to my mailman, to try it out. I congratulate Maxim on its recent five year anniversary and look forward to many more anniversaries to come!

My favorite barbershop in the Atlanta/Decatur area. I still come here atter moving from Decatur! Excellent cuts for really reasonable prices, considering they include a shampoo and hot lather neck shave!

Great, pretty cheap haircuts. Really nice staff however service can sometimes be a bit slow. Making an appointment speeds up the process a lot though.

Jay is the man! I finally found a great barber! Sooo happy and so glad I finally found someone whos good at this profession! Exceptional service and great prices.

I was never one to understand barber loyalty until I started visiting Maxim. I always leave there with the best cut I’ve found in the city, and a smile on my face!

Quaint barber shop. Relaxing. Always walk away with a great cut.

The only place I will get a cut

All of the stylists at Maxim are very good. Ive been here many times and always left happy.

These guys are the best. Been going out of my way for a few years for regular haircuts here.

Maxim is an excellent mens barbershop. Ive been getting my hair cut here for a little over a year and have never been disappointed!

Slightly overpriced for the quality but acceptable.

Excellent service and products. They take care of everything and everyone.

Great service

Ive been coming to Chuck here for about 3 years. The hot towel straight razor beard clean up is far superrior than what other barbers offer.

I moved from NC and hoped to find a barber shop with the old-time straight razor neck shave. At the recommendation of a trusted friend I went to Maxim Barbers and experienced the talented and caring professionals, that traditional neck shave, and the best haircut! This first-rate shop is staffed by brilliant barbers who deliver every time. Thank you, Diane et al. Keep up the great work!

One of the worst and longest haircuts I’ve had. It drove me nuts that after every swipe of the buzzer the barber had to comb my hair. I asked for a 1,2 on the sides and 6 on top. The sides are still too long and when I got home my wife said why is the hair on the back of your head uneven? No wonder John didn’t hold a mirror up so I could see it before I left. I have to go somewhere else now to get it fixed.

ASK FOR DENNIS! I am speaking for my boyfriend bc he isn’t going to post a review but when he came home after his haircut I couldn’t keep my hands off him! It looked perfect! I’m the one that has told him how to cut his hair after years of dating and he loves the style (faded bottom to top, hard part, longer at the top but faded into the rest) I was so impressed bc I’m the one that knows about cuts and style. I only give 4 stars bc he went one time before and when he described and showed pictures of what he wanted, the cut was terrible. The guy clearly didn’t know how to fade properly so there was a noticeable line where the hair gets longer. Dennis knew exactly what to do. Pretty basic cut so shouldn’t be out of the ordinary. He (and I) very pleased! Thanks Dennis!

I think a lot of people end up in this profession because they cannot do anything else. These people are not that kind of barber. These people are professional, efficient, and courteous. They do this because they care about this, and they do it right.

Always a great haircut...if you can get on the list.

Awesome barber, but wait time can be really long at busier times.

Great service and an amazing haircut from Dennis. I am very impressed with this barber shop and would highly recommend it to everyone.

I jus loved it

Very professional, listen to your preferences, are very friendly and overall a great experience every time I visit.

For me, Charles is worth the wait and drive to Decatur. Everyone else in the shop is super nice! New update 1/21/2021. My last post was a 5-star rating. Today I wish I could give another 5-stars! Charles and the gang have gone to long lenghts to make sure during this Covid time everyone is safe with their process. ANy person looking for a great barber go see Charles! Phil

Friendly people and always take their time with you. No detail is missed. The neck shave is included in the price of a cut and totally worth it.

I really liked it everyone their was really nice I will DEFINITELY go back their again

Always have had a good experience ever since I moved here

Everyone is very friendly and caring. Due to my busy schedule and the fact they do not set up appointments, i have had to bounce around from barber to barber a couple times and they are all fantastic!