Lisa always gives me just what I want for my haircuts! I noticed some reviewers on here are looking for laser-sharp attention to detail styling but that's now what Lisa offers. If you need a trim off the top, have the sides to about a 2 or 3, clean up the neck, even out your sideburns, then she's your gal. She seems very familiar with military-style cuts, which is why I believe all of Cornell's ROTC cadets come to her, but as a veteran that's what I'm used to and it feels great afterward. She's also very quick when it comes to having people waiting on her, if they even wait at all. Love all of the sports and military memorabilia and patch collections on the walls every time I walk in! Thank you Lisa for taking care of me for the past couple of years, looking forward to seeing you again! read more

Lisa provided a great haircut and very fair price. Yes she is very fast and efficient, exactly what I want to have in a barbershop. I get a haircut, get lunch and am back to work in 45 minutes. Tip: If there is no line, try using the loading zone. You will be done in 15 minutes, no problem! Lisa supports a range of community organizations, ask her about it when you go. read more

The lady that runs this place was lovely, nice, and has the skills to cut my difficult Asian hair! My regular when I was in grad school at Cornell. The various Cornell memorabilia gives the place a nice touch. She takes the time to do a fine job but does it in a timely matter where you don't have sit all day to wait your turn. So good I might just have to stop for a haircut next time I visit Ithaca! Note: Google seemed to have goofed on directions. It's in Collegetown. Turn left as you are going south of College Ave. read more

Here's the deal: if you're the kind of guy who wants some crazy fancy hairdo, then don't come here and don't review the Big Red Barbershop. It's simply not for you: go to Boston or NYC as another reviewer advises, where you can pay 100$ for a haircut and where your prissy needs, I am sure, will be addressed. If you want a great, normal haircut (high and tight, Ivy League, crewcut etc) at an unbeatable price, this is the place to go. The hairdresser here makes sure you look good before you leave, and she's very friendly. She always has free food sitting out for special occasions too. Clearly she enjoys her job and it shows in the high quality of her work. I've always been happy with her haircuts, which I wish I could also say about other places nearby. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because it's not open on weekends, which is unfortunately when I have most of my free time during the semester. read more

You get what you pay for I guess. Not a good or bad haircut just like the cost isn't super low but isn't super expensive either.

I usually have this problem where, for the week or so following a haircut, I keep a hood on and minimize social interaction until my hair grows back a little because my hair always ends up awkwardly shorter than what I ask for. Somehow that didn't happen here. The woman who works here works very fast. Her small shop is decorated with lots of sports memorabilia. She tries to make awkward small talk while she cuts your hair but I usually try to avoid those when getting my hair cut. Fast, cheap, and dependable if all you need is a simple haircut. read more

Like many others have said, this place is incredibly fast. I was literally in there for no more than 6 minutes. Fumbling around with the credit card and signing probably took longer than the actual haircut. However, doing anything hastily will impact quality. When I came here, I got a very simple buzz cut, but the blending was okay at best. I found several strands of long hair the following week, which bothered me. But for $12, I guess I'll take it. For approximately the same price, I would highly prefer to go downtown to the Cornell Barber Shop, but the convenience of this place located in collegetown does help. She also accepts credit card, which is a huge plus. read more

I have been to so many hair places in Ithaca, and I really should have just gone here from the beginning. As an Asian, I am extremely fussy about my hair because one small imperfection is extremely noticeable on my hair. If you're not looking for a runway hairstyle, or one that requires blow-drying, curling, color, or styling, then this place is perfect. All I needed was a haircut that doesn't make me look effed up. Out of all the places in Ithaca, the barber here was the only person who delivered. I'll get my fancy haircuts when I move to NYC. For now, this is the only place in Ithaca I will go to from now on. read more

I have the fastest haircut in my life. Possibly the whole thing was around 5-6 minutes. Yes the price is reasonable (14$ + tip), but I would probably go somewhere else if you want to get a little bit more detailed attention (as others mentioned what you will get is a buzz cut here). read more

I'm fine with the fact that this place can pretty much only give buzz cuts, and that the entire process is very quick. What I'm not fine with is the fact that the owner apparently can't understand basic English instructions and requests. I'd like to think that I was very direct with telling her what I wanted, and I think most would agree considering she repeated word for word what I said to confirm ("2 on the back and sides, just a little bit off the front"), but evidently even that wasn't enough seeing as she proceeded to apparently undergo a spontaneous bout of short term memory loss, forget everything I had said, and lop off almost all of the front as well. For $14-15, you might as well look for the student who cuts hair in the bathrooms on west-- it'd almost definitely be better than the one you'd get here. read more

Walked in on a winter afternoon, no wait, no problem. The woman working there was friendly and FAST. I was in and out in 15 minutes, with a pretty decent cut. Very cheap as well, and she takes credit or cash. read more

My son decided he needed a hair cut while we were visiting Ithaca, and we found this place. She was incredibly fast, and cheap. We left happy. I would highly recommend for men's cuts. read more

I've created my Yelp account for the sole purpose of protecting people from this barbershop. Apart from being cold and apathetic the woman running the place has no skills in her profession. My haircut took about four minutes and was totally worthless. A five-yearold with a scissor had done a better job. Conclusion, don't go. Go to Boston/NYC/etc for a haircut. read more

While a short wait is always nice and much appreciated, it's not so when it results in very quick, inattentive cuts. The whole process took about 4 minutes total which would have been nice if not for the fact that my hair was very uneven afterward. Like another reviewer said on here, if you're looking for a buzz cut, then it'll be fine. Anything else, you'll want to find another place. read more

Really great Barber Shop with really great service. I went there for the first time and was kinda nervous because my hair isn't as simple as a buzz. She knew exactly what to do and gave me a really good cut in under 10 minutes for 8 dollars. She's also really friendly. Highly recommend. read more