Cut and Shave Barbershop

Cut and Shave Barbershop - Old Town North Alexandria Over the past 14 years I’ve had only intermittent success in finding a barbershop that I could rely upon. I’m not a purist – mostly I’m just looking for a standard haircut at a reasonable price. I found what I was looking for when I visited the Old Town North Cut and Shave Barbershop. This shop is one of three Cut and Shave locations and is in that part of Old Town that features a great Sheraton Suites hotel, Trader Joe’s, Hank’s Oyster Bar, and Harris Teater. (The other Alexandria shops are at the Braddock Road Metro station and on Eisenhower Avenue). For my first visit I had an appointment, but during the time I was waiting I saw walk-in customers, so I think both walk-ins and appointments are accommodated. Note that there’s a check-

I waited for 30 minutes for a beard trim, even reserved a space. Every 15 minutes after that another person came tone saying “please wait 5-10 minutes and we will have someone for you” By the first time this happened I wasn’t trusting this location to take care of my beard, but I was still willing to try them out. After three times of this happening, I decided to leave. Went to Scissors and Scotch (adding another 35 minutes to my one way drive) and had an amazing experience.

I got an amazing haircut from Queen yesterday. She was friendly, professional and the results were great. Happy Holidays!

What’s the point of them even asking what I want? Do these people just know one haircut and give that to all their customers? So upsetting. Hope these next 6 months go by fast so I don’t have to look like a 5 year old kid with a homemade buzzcut for long… Here’s the photo I showed them, and what I walked out with. Genuinely the worst haircut of my life.

Don did a great job! I recently moved to Virginia from California and was fearing to have to find a New barber, but Don did a great job! And the price was great as well. He’s not too communicative but I understand everyone has their own personality, it don’t take away from the fact that he cuts hair well!