Great haircut and barbershop! They did an excellent job with my hair and beard! Would definitely recommend this shop to anyone in DC

This is my second visit this week. I enjoy this location bc the young ladies have wonderful customer service.

Great cuts. Have spent a lot of time next to the in-store parrot. Think he can read my thoughts. read more

Couldn't have asked for a better experience.. haircut was . very accommodating for a walk in.

Cool barbershop. Been going here regularly on weekends for a few years now. The lead barber/owner of the barbershop manages a very well-known Go-Go band in DC. Best thing about this barbershop are the reasonable prices and the fact that the barbershop is open EVERY day of the year (including holidays). Also, this is one of relatively few black barbershops in DC that accepts credit cards. (Edit on 2/5/15: they stopped accepting credit cards at some point last year so find another barber if you prefer to use credit cards!) The barbers are very chill and laid-back. The place is generally clean and has a couple of large flat-screen TVs you can watch while you wait. One quirk about this place is its the only barbershop I've ever been to that houses a parrot (yes, an actual talking parrot) 24/7 LOL. The barbershop is across the street from the 395 tunnel on New York Avenue in NW DC and only a block or two from Dunbar High. I enjoy coming here for the dependable hours and reasonable prices. Would recommend to anyone... read more

First off, when I walked in I was greeted immediately. He asked me what I needed and i told him just a haircut and lineup. I walked in and 35 minutes later I was done with an excellent haircut. I really liked the fact that they greet you right away without making anything awkward for people. This was my first DC haircut and I was thoroughly impressed. I read the yelp reviews before going in and didn't think the Parrot would still be there, but none the less he was! This is a pretty awesome shop and I can't wait to go back next time I'm in town! Thanks guys! read more

Look, i'mg going to put it this way. I don't own a Yelp account, but I am WILLING to sign up to post my comments. This is my second time going to this shop, both times with the barber Bee. Long story short. Don't do it to yourself. I never in my life had a cut this bad. Ever. Pushed my hairline back to try to even everything out, touched my facial hair when I SPECIFICALLY asked not to as soon as I sat in the chair, and to make it worst, dude thought he was slick by taking my 20 and giving me back 3 bucks so he could have a 2 dollar tip. Cuts are $15 here, there was no way in hell I was going to give buddy any sort of tip. Do yourself a favor and find a shop that doesn't let ppl be high on the job. Or your hairline will be pushed back further than you'd ever want. read more

I bring my 17 year old son here every week. He refuses to go anywhere else. Everyone here, from what I can tell, does excellent work. We have never waited more than 5 minutes for a barber - and enjoy the lively personalities and conversations of the barbers. I highly recommend this establishment. Very professional! read more

Heads Up - Barbers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ben the barber is the man. I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted and left looking flawless. Yea it's a "black guys barbershop" - but I was welcomed and well taken care of. Anyone and everyone should feel welcome coming here and leaving with a quality style for a great orice. I'll be back for sure. read more

Heads Up - Barbers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Horrible haircut - aggressive barber. Didn't feel welcome at all. I call to ask if they take reservations, the guy talks to me as if I've committed a crime. I get there, the barber who cuts my hair clearly didn't look happy to see me. He asks me what hair cut I want, doesn't even come close to the haircut I requested. Then, proceeds to cut my hair as if he's getting into a fight with it. Aggressively pressing down the clippers on my head and moving it very rapidly to where I'm jerking forward. It would've made total sense if the guy was blindfolded and cut my hair. Last time I'll ever go to this barbershop. read more

I grew up having my dad cut my hair my entire life. He knew exactly what I wanted and, best of all, it was free! Now, a college student in DC, I found it difficult finding a barber who manages a respectable business, charges reasonable prices, and CUTS BLACK HAIR WELL! Heads Up gave me the best haircut I have received outside of my kitchen at the best cost. I paid $17.00 (tip included) for a great haircut and I am definitely going back. DOWNSIDES: The shop could have been alot cleaner. There was hair on the floor, opened and uncorked beauty products strewn across the counter, and bundles of cords protruding from every wall circuit. All in all, it's definitely worth enduring for a great haircut! read more

This is a barbershop for black men. Nothing aggravates me more than a barber who is doing nothing when I arrive and then suddenly needs to do everything the same time he cuts my hair. Call his girlfriend. Watch TV. Read my newspaper over my shoulder. Yeah, you know what I'm sayin'. Otherwise the place is clean, the service good and the lines short. And they take credit cards. The place also seemed barren, in terms of furniture and decorations making me wonder about the long-term viability, but that's probably just the lack of a focus on interior design. Not your best option in DC, but it will get the job done at a reasonable price. read more

Not bad! First time, so far so good! I will be back during the week and see if it's consistent! Pretty chill atmosphere, just neighborhood isn't the greatest. I am satisfied with the cut and seeing brothers in the community, putting work, always a plus! read more

This barbershop is great! I've been looking for a place to get my haircut after relocating from Boston and this is the place to go to hands down! Everyone in there was really nice and it was a very welcoming. Loved the haircut I got and it was at a great price too! Side note, they have a pretty cool parrot in the shop. read more

This is an interesting barbershop in that it's open 7 days a week. I have never known a black barbershop to be open that many days (usually Sundays and even Mondays are closed), so that's refreshing. There are lots of chairs to spread out and there's a few barbers who can all cut hair pretty well. The location is very convenient on NY Ave right near the exit onto 395/295. There's also a Crossfit box next door. This shop accepts both cash and credit/debit which is very convenient. I will likely go here again. read more

What's not to like about Heads Up? B, the barber who cut my hair, did a great job. He was a consummate professional. The vibe in the shop is welcoming. I say this as a woman who wears a short natural. Barber shops aren't always friendly to female customers. (One time, a guy on U Street shaved me bald instead of admitting he wasn't the "regular" barber.) I love the fact Heads Up is open 7 days a week. (But call first.) I love the fact they take credit cards. (XOXO) And, instead of some game on the big screen, or stupid bootleg they were trying to sell, they were playing CBS' "Face the Nation." read more

The barbershop is well-maintained and clean. "Locals" hang out at the barbershop which can create somewhat of an uncomfortable atmosphere. The barbers do excellent work as long as you're willing to ignore the occasional odor of "herb" that tends to linger and the unpleasant conversations. BEST haircuts in town for very reasonable prices, but bring your music player and earbuds to drown out the televisions and conversations. read more

Love this Barbershop! I come in regularly for a shave and trim. The place also a sport's fan dream with multiple HDTV's on the NFL network and ESPN. They are normally pretty busy on weekends, so be prepared to wait in line. read more

I've been getting my hair cut here since it opened. In fact, the owner Ben has been cutting my hair for about 17-18yrs. And let me tell you, I've gone thru temple tapers to cutting it low. Ben is a great barber, probably one of the best. Its not all the uncommon to have everyone waiting on him. He really can cut a terrific head of hair. I've never tried any of the other barbers, but they seem to be okay. He often updates the shop with paint, furniture and LCDs. Oh, and the windows stenciling, I find that refreshing. So, if anyone is reading this and you want a really, really good haircut, maybe you have some sort of special occasion. Go to Heads Up and wait on Ben, you will not be disappointed, and tell him Doug sent you. read more

I'm a female and I've been going to Heads Up for @ 3 years! It was recommended to me from a friend and I had doubts because it's hard to find a barber who can cut females hair. I'm glad that I listened and will continue to frequent the barber shop since I found a barber who knows what he's doing. But I will admit that you should remember that this is a barber shop and some of the conversations are not for the squeamish...even though they apologize if it gets too rough. All-in-all I recommend this place for the price and the professional cuts. read more

Typical black barbershop....horrible customer service and the barbers all seem have the usual don't give a F**K attitude. A friend of mine referred me to this place being new to dc.I called in and made an appointment a day in advance with this dude named Carlos. So I get there, and I'm on time, and then Carlos says I got four people ahead of you. No apology, just a nonchalant attitude. But what should I have expected anyway....great service from a black barbershop....I am asking for way too much! read more

i can only comment on my experience and that being one particular barber cut my son's head up and im really pissed i should have known something was up when i walk in and there's a line and he's the only one doing nothing i paid for my cut and plus gave him a 3.00 tip i dont want to directly call u out bro seeing as i aint trying to muff up your livelyhood we all got to survive but u got to do better or the next person might scream on your ass i want my damn money back too read more