I started coming to The Shop ever since CJ moved over. Once you find that perfect barber, you follow them wherever they go. I live on the South Shore, but I drive up to Somerville just to see CJ! CJ is perceptive to both the client's desires and also what will look good for each person. He clearly communicates what he plans to do, and he will pause to confirm your approval before continuing if it's a new look for you. This is THE most important quality in a barber, because I might have an idea for my haircut/beard trim in my mind, but the barber may see it differently. And now, since I completely trust CJ's judgement, I could walk in and say "Do whatever you want" and I wouldn't worry at all. It was CJ's judgement that led to my current beard style, and looking back it was obviously the right choice. If you need a new barber and don't know where to go, book CJ at either of The Shop locations. I've been going to CJ for years, so the move to The Shop was a no-brainer. Now I have a kid, and CJ cuts his hair, too - super convenient to get both done with one trip. My kid already had a few haircuts done before going to CJ, and CJ is amazing with kids. All the barbers in the place are respectful when we're there - they even sometimes change the music playlist to be kid-friendly, which is an awareness I really appreciate as a parent. The place is clean and welcoming, and the staff are efficient. Street parking is easy enough for the amount of time a haircut would take. I highly recommend CJ and 968 The Shop! read more

1 cut and made this place my regular. great vibe, quality cut, Jim rules! this review needs 85 characters read more

I've been here several times in the past, Larry always did an excellent job. Good neighborhood barber shop feel

Great beard trim for a reasonable price. And close to where I live to boot. I have to knock a star off because the place didn't open on time so I was standing in the cold for a while. But once I got inside, the good work commenced. My beard has a good shape, and I have a fresh burst of beard-related confidence. read more

I went in to get a quick clean up before a wedding. I made it very clear that I had been growing my hair out for months and only wanted a short trim and nothing off the top. The barber said "guys dont usually know what they want" and proceeded to take the buzzer to the back of my head. He took off at least two inches and faded the sides. To be fair to him the cut is pretty good for a fade but absolutely did not listen to what I asked and now I have short hair for the wedding. read more

Pricey cut. $35 for touch up on a mohawk (About $20-25 in ATL), but Great shop. Man cave feel and great guys. Thanks for hook in it up Jimmy. read more

968 The Shop - Shoutout to Jimmy for hookin ATL up. Boston holla at ya boy! - Barbers Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Literally worst haircut I have ever received. The barber did not do what I asked and gave me a horrible cut. Buzzing my head. I asked him to clean up the sides and take about an inch off the top. He proceeded to chop at least 3 inches off the top and mutilate the sides to the point where I now resemble an uglier and less successful version of Ellen DeGeneres. The cut is pretty uneven all around and he left the back way too long so it can grow into a fucked up mullet. As a side note, the culture in the barbershop was pretty uncomfortable. At one point, all of the barbers stopped what they were doing to stare at a woman running by and talk about her ass. Overall terrible experience. Never going here again. read more

After looking for a while trying different shops, glad I found this barber shop. Great cuts and a friendly atmosphere.

Went to Billerica shop today for first time. Got haircut and shave. Absolutely great experience! CJay was my barber. Could not have been happier with him! Took great pride in his work. He is a very skilled barber! Straight razor shave was a fantastic experience! Haircut is exactly what I wanted. Shop was clean and very comfortable! This will be my barber shop from now on!! read more

Amazing service! My son has been going to see Larry since he was 5-6 years old. Larry is relatable to my son and now his friends go see Larry. Mason is now 12 and tells Larry what style hair cut he wants. He always deliver!! We usually go to Somerville, however with his new shop in Billerica opening it was a must to visit. Of course his services was just as amazing there as well!! The atmosphere is welcoming and the style on point!! :) read more

Great spot to get a hair cut - been going to Larry Jr. for years now. His attention to detail is what keeps my coming back - he's not trying to rush you out of the chair. Vibes in the shop are great too - there's always funny banter going back and forth between the barbers that will keep you smiling while you get your hair cut. read more

Got a cut here for first time, new to the area. Barber snipped my gold chain I had on and I could clearly feel it during the haircut but figured it couldn't have been that bad if he blatantly hit the chain with the buzzer and didn't say anything about it. Potentially it wasn't snipped to the point that it completely broke, but it was hit with the buzzer enough that when I walked home chain fell off and lost it. Average cut. Asked for bald fade, it was sort of bald but not clean. Very expensive haircut with an average result plus if you go here know not to wear any jewelry at all because if they hit it with the buzzer they will not notify you. read more

Shout going out to Paul, he was able to fit me in at a short notice. A little more expensive than other barbers but well worth it. Outstanding job, I will be making a return trip read more

968 The Shop - Barbers Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have been coming to this shop for the last 6 months and love it! Tim has been my barber, and he's killed it every time. He's always flexible and willing to make time to squeeze me in. There's a huge sign that says Walk Ins Welcome, but this place is always hopping, so you should probably call ahead first. All the guys have back and forth banter that makes it seem like you're hanging out with friends, and not just a client. Overall, would highly recommend this place ---and that's coming from someone who can be particular! read more

Your ideal neighborhood shop. Jimmy does a great cut and is wicked funny. Plus they have this French bulldog as a mascot always lying around. What more do you want read more

I had gone here some there times in a row, walked in got my head shaved and a beard trim by the same guy. Fourth time I went in, my guy wasn't there but owner was and started telling me how they don't do walk-ins, appt only, arguing as if i was making it up. He asked who cut my hair and he laughed and started bad mouthing him in front of a shop full of guys. I've never gone back, I'd rather not do business with that kind of a place managed by that kind of guy. read more

The experience was okay. Didn't like that the barbers cussed up a storm. My barber didn't ask questions about my hair when cutting it...he kind of did his own thing.. My hair cut didn't turn out the way I wanted it to but it was a decent to sub-par haircut nonetheless. read more

I have been going to Paul for the past couple of months and he has been the best Barber that I have had in the Somerville area since moving here 4 years ago. He can keep up with conversation or just do his thing depending on how social you feel. He gets it and can get you cut up just the way you want it. Relaxing atmosphere, good vibes, and professional. Bonus points: Easy parking and when you make an appointment you can get in and out without having to worry about monster delays which I have experienced in other places. Would absolutely recommend Paul and 968 to anyone else. -John read more

Prices were very reasonable, online appointments were super easy. Great hair cut. Place could be a tad cleaner but besides that, I would definitely go back. read more

As a person who cuts his own hair, I have extremely high standards for my haircuts but I also hate paying for them. I booked an appointment with Paul because of other reviews on here, and man, what a good choice! This is the first time I've been completely satisfied with a haircut done by someone else. Paul takes the time to get it right and pays close attention to detail. He's also a great conversationalist and an overall good guy. In my opinion, totally worth the price! Book an appointment with Paul--you won't regret it. read more

I'm generally extremely wary of trying out new barbershops, but my hair was getting to a critical mass and I had to act. I found this place on Yelp and I couldn't have been happier with my cut! I have super curly hair that can be a bit unwieldy, but Tim managed to really do a great job getting my situation under control. Not to mention the guys at the shop are very chill, didn't feel like I was just walking into any old shop for a cut, but like walking into my regular spot in NYC. Thanks 968, you guys are the bomb! read more

Great cuts, good atmosphere. Got a cut here good enough that one of our execs interrupted a meeting to compliment it. Kept me coming back lol. Laid back. Prices are good. I'm moving away soon but I'll still be coming back here to get cut. Great straight razor shaves, hot towel and the whole deal. Way less pretentious than other places I've been though. Generally relaxing. Strongly recommend. read more

I recently moved to Somerville after nearly a lifetime in Miami, and I just happened to live by this barbershop. As it turns out, this place gave me a better haircut consistently than any other place I went to in Miami. Everyone is incredibly nice and friendly, they charge a fair price for their haircuts, and it's incredibly simple to book an appointment. I will say that I suggest you call ahead instead of walking in because that just seems to be what most people do here. Truly the best compliment I can give this place is that after nearly 5 years of dating, my fiancee finally started to like my haircuts once I started getting my haircut here. read more

Nice people but the intake is disorganized -- I had to sit and wait while the barber I had gotten an appointment with was on a Dunks run, at my appointment time. And ultimately just wasn't happy with the cut I got read more

Will does a great faded sides flow on the top cut for guys. Chill dudes who will talk with you while you're getting a cut. Definitely recommend read more

Larry is absolutely excellent and the only one I've found in the Somerville area who can do a military haircut the right way (being a Marine probably helps). The others there are also really good. Though they allow walk-ins, you're better off calling ahead or expecting to wait a little bit. It's worth the wait! If you really hate waiting, go to super cuts, then go home, throw a hot pocket in the microwave and eat off a paper towel, because clearly quality isn't high on your list of priorities. (Directed at the one commenter who just couldn't wait). read more

I called ahead and walked in for a shave this morning. Dude did a great job, everything I expected was delivered along with some good banter. Skilled professionals with good attitude, made me feel right at home even tho im just an out of towner. After i left, all the ladies in davis square were staring at me like they were mad about how good i looked. Drop by to see them! read more

Great location, environment, and most importantly, haircut. Larry is a diligent professional and makes a point to connect with everyone who walks through his door. With great conversation and reasonable prices, I will be making this my go-to shop for the future. read more

Fantastic place. I walked in and even though most of them were booked, they found some time to get me in. My barber (Will) took the time to hear what I wanted, and checked in regularly to see how I felt about the cut as it went on. Overall great guys, great conversation, great cut, and a fair price for the quality. Some people in the area might think it's on the expensive side, but I'm from California so you definitely get what you pay for here. Would love to come back! read more

Been getting my monthly hair cuts here since September. Holli is always great- very thorough. Will also cut my hair once, and it was great too! Conversation is always entertaining. The first time I was there, we had to teach Larry Jr how to charge his car key, the second was about the enjoyment of Justin Beiber music, the third was about an (unwarranted lol) fear of the Zika virus. Always easy to get an appointment when needed. Plenty of street parking in the area. read more

I have lived in Somerville for almost 15 years and passed by this place so many times up until I grew my hair out from a buzz cut. Will, Tim, Paul and Larry are great guys and know how to cut hair. Will took me on as a client and made my hair go from just a standard hair cut to strangers stopping me in the street and giving me compliments. Not only are their skills sharp, but their prices are reasonable. This is the place you want to keep coming back to. read more

What's not to like? Nice clean neighborhood place. Friendly people. Quality haircuts for decent price. read more

I find it hard to find a barber or hair dresser that can get my hair exactly as I want it. I have been experimenting with different places all around the city and no-one gets it right. This place opened up right near my apartment so I decided to give them a shot. The FIRST time I was there they gave me exactly what I was looking for. They are artists. Rather than follow what you tell them to the letter, they hear you, get a sense of what you are going for and execute it well. As an added bonus they are about half the price of many high end salons. read more

This is what I look for when I go to a barbershop. People are talking, having fun, and giving great cuts. Paul did a great job. I have been going to him for several months now and he never disappoints. He is meticulous and gets it right every time. I show up with some ideas and a picture on my phone and he gets to work and I always leave feeling great. Awesome neighborhood spot. True barber shop without pretentious feel like some places cropping up. read more

I've been coming here for the past few months with Will being my barber. He does an outstanding job and cuts my hair just the way I like it every time. Best barber I've had since moving to the Somerville area. I would recommend Will to anyone looking for a great cut. read more

Been here several times now for my regular hair cuts. The prices are fair. I usually have Tim cut my hair and have always had a good experience. They also do a straight razor shave on your neck line which is nice. The shop has a great atmosphere and some of the conversations are hilarious. Just listen and laugh along or offer some banter of your own while you're getting a cut. read more

Awesome haircut and shave, exactly the type of place I was looking for a guys place to relax and have a haircut Tim is outstanding ! Definitely will be back read more

Think you generally have to be some kinda nutcase or a real sicko to actually leave yelp reviews but this place is so good I had to. Been looking for a consistently great barbershop in the Cambridge Boston Somerville area for over a decade now and finally found it. They cut my hair like Ryan gosling every time, a chick at the bar even said it too (she looked like she had been drinking for about 12 hrs at that point but she said it). Tim's the man, does a phenomenal job, everybody in there's hilarious too. Yelp trolls - suck one. read more

I've had an uncomfortable and poor experience overall at this barbershop. For example, I've seen a barber eat jelly doughnuts with their bare hands and then cut someone's hair right after without even washing their hands other than wipe them with a dry paper towel. They can also make you wait a really long time if they're running behind, even with an appointment. It's also hard to get an appointment the same day or sometimes even a day or two in advance with certain barbers. I never know when to call! In terms of the environment and overall experience based on the times I've been, it can get pretty trashy and rough at times in my opinion. While waiting and while getting my haircut, I mostly heard the barbers talking about sports and sometimes women (including TMI topics about personal sexual stories), along with some (sometimes) obscene rap music going on in the background. Sometimes, you do hear comments that can be regarded as offensive and disrespectful, and that should definitely have no place in the workplace and, specially, one that receives customers/clients all day. That just shouldn't be tolerated. If you're a typical "bro" though, you might not mind this place after all, and I agree with other reviews here that there seems to be a "clique." Of course, it's a shame that it's not more welcoming, diverse, and respectful in that sense. I think it's important to watch for those things so that every customer feels comfortable and welcomed. Also, if you want your haircut or beard in a specific way, I think you're better off liking it the first try like the way it's cut or done because you may get a major attitude from certain barbers for asking them to fix it for you, or if you need the extra help to figure out what works best. That's at least what happened to me when I tried to ask to fix something to my liking or if I wasn't sure at first. This is not a place to get suggestions or to consult, so it seems like you do need to be sure about what you want and say it in a way they'll understand too (I thought that was part of their job, to make sure you're happy with your haircut/service). Overall, in my opinion, this place didn't provide the quality service for what they charge. I thought their haircuts weren't bad at all at some point and they've been around for a while too so it's obviously a shame. They've had good Yelp reviews too, but it's definitely not the professional service I'd expect based on my experiences, and on top of that, seems pricier for the area (it's in Somerville, not the city). I do hope it can improve its service though but it's obviously hard to change a work culture just like that so it's tricky. In the meantime, at least there are other options just walking distance from this place! read more

Don't get a shave here. I feared for my life! I went to 968 The Shop recently to have my hair line fixed up and get a nice straight razor shave. I've had friends who went here before and said the haircuts were good. While I can't comment on the cuts, I will say that my shave was one of the worst in my life. The barbers towel work was fine and relaxing, but when it came down to the shave, I could tell he wasn't confident in his blade skills and he didn't know how to properly stretch the skin to get a clean cut. The worst issue was that his hands quivered uncontrollably. Tell me, would you trust someone with quivering hands to shave your neck with an extremely sharp blade? After about half an hour of him attempting to shave my face I could tell me skin was getting raw and dry. He had to lather me up a second time and still couldn't give me a smooth shave so he had to use the electric shaver to "finish the job". My skin is still really raw the next day and I don't think I would recommend anyone to get a shave here. Honestly, I hate leaving bad reviews, but when it comes to fearing that someone may slice my or someone else's neck open because of a lack of blade control I have to warn people. read more