DO NOT RECOMMEND Worst haircut experience ever. I showed a photo and asked only for the sides, but the barber said she looked at the picture "in the wrong place." The cut is uneven, and I had to fix it at home with my own trimmer. My friends, who first recommended this place, said they will never come back either read more

Kamil is talents are well utilized here, very nice man who gives an incredible haircut. They do take walk-ins but in my experiences sometimes you inquire, and they don't have any opening for a while, max wait I had was 30 minutes but it was enough that I would encourage you to make reservation just in case read more

dont get your eyebrows done by the lady on the far left. asked if I wanted a trim, they ended up quite literally gone. haircut was solid though read more

Hasan is great - always does a good job and at a great price. I've been going for two years now and would recommend to anyone!

Just had a very odd experience here. I walked in (the sign clearly says walk ins welcome). Before I even say a word, all 3 barbers stop what they're doing and look at me like I just stumbled upon a murder scene. So after a long "ummmmm" I ask sheepishly if I can maybe get a haircut? There's 3 barbers and only 2 are occupied. The un-occupied barber looks at me like I'm crazy, looks at his watch, mumbles something about closing and stares back at me dumbfounded as if to suggest that I'm being totally ridiculous to ask for a haircut. This was a full 60 minutes before close! And I clearly have a buzz cut that will take 10 minutes. So I'm like "ummm you close at 630 right? it's 530 now?" I was so confused, just trying to get him to explain what the problem was. He continued to fidget and stare at me, as did the other barbers. At this point, I still had zero clue what was wrong with these guys (or what about my appearance made them so uncomfortable) but it was clear to me they had no intent to give me a haircut. So I just said "message received" and left. A place that holds itself out to the public like this shouldn't be allowed to treat visitors with such disrespect. read more

I went for a haircut with Hasan. The man kept looking out of the window more often than to my head. At one point I had to call him out. His excuse was I can't keep starting at mirror whole day and I was like mate you are a barber, did you just realize you are in the wrong profession. Also his friend popped in and he rushed my haircut so he could attend his friend for a haircut. Total disrespect ti customer I just feel like these guys are just not happy working there. Feels bad but won't recommend going to unhappy and not so passionate people. read more

Had to be in the Courthouse area for a meet up and stumbled on this place. They are very affordable for a 'high rent' district. They have quite a number of chairs and even at 6p in the evening they were still open and busy. I got in and out with a only a short wait and a 'buzz cut' for just $15 bucks. I especially liked the original oil paining of #9 for the Redskins, Sonny Jurgenson hanging on the wall. read more

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Great customer service. I've been coming here for years. Eylam does a really good job, great attention to detail and professional. They're a great barber shop. read more

I didn't know how lucky I was to live around the corner from this shop, and specifically Ace. I have medium/long hair and have had it botched by many barbers/stylists over the years. Ace, however, gave me the exact haircut I wanted every time. Very friendly, consistent and at a very fair price point. read more

I just had my third haircut here. I can't speak highly enough about this shop. The boss man has trained (I believe) his wife/partner and young son in the trade; and they're fantastic. The son cut my hair again. He's fast and precise -- no fuss no muss. And how can you beat $28? I think they're getting more popular because I had to make a reservation. Don't be put off by the simply storefront, A lot of places are spacious and stylish, but don't deliver. Chicks LOVE those spots and pay for the ambience. Maybe this is more of a men's shop? I won't go anywhere else now. A++ read more

Hasan and Murat are the best! Best in Arlington! You gotta make an appointment! They are always busy.

One of the best haircuts I've had Pretty sure the person cutting my hair was Ace and he did an amazing job. He was very friendly too. Once I got home, I realized how good it actually was after I looked in the mirror. Will definitely be coming back in the future read more

I have been going to instyle for many many years. Always happy with the cut. Looks good, reasonable prices (perhaps a little higher than market price but it's a small local independent business so I'm ok with it). All of the barbers are great! read more

Found this place through a friend and have been going ever since. A few words of advice: 1) Ask for Aziz (second to last chair from the left - short, round, and super nice) 2) If Aziz is busy, take the bald guy on the last chair on the left (funny, can bs, and can also talk about anything). 3) Avoid the women (and everyone else). Both 1 and 2 take their cuts seriously and critiqued my last barber (down the street) with a few jokes. They are both current with today's style of cuts and used awesome techniques. They don't talk too much unless you ask about the huge mural of their Turkish basketball star, Hedo Turkoglu (Orlando magic)! Not too long of a wait if you go a the right time. Time in the chair is 15-20 minutes and you leave with confidence knowing you look damn good. Cut $17 + tip = 20 flat. Good deal for a great cut. read more

My son gets his haircut from Murat or Hasan. They provide great services. Opening after lockdown, they don't really do walk-ins anymore since you can't wait inside. Instead, they have an appointment system in place now which you can schedule on their website. read more

I love this place. They take serious COVID precautions. They don't allow anyone to wait inside, and use a clean plastic gown. I have received many great haircuts and they take Apple Pay. read more

John aka Gurcan!!!!He is literally the best. So Im particular when it comes to my hair and beard. I have been doing it myself for six years. I came here because one I was lazy and two my cousin raved about his "guy". No joke I wouldnt trust anyone else with my hair. Thanks to him I keep coming back. It is a wait for him but he is that good. Parking can be tricky depending on the day you come so be ready to pay for parking. read more

Located in the heart of Courthouse I found this place across from the AMC Courthouse theatre. Although not very big it seems to be always busy every-time I come here. I did not get her name, but I had the female barber. She did a great job. When it was all said and done it cost me $20 before tip. They keep the business clean. If you need cash there is an ATM next door. For parking you can park in the underground garage at the building, in the open parking lot next to the theatre (paid during the week/free on the weekends), on the street or avoid it all together by taking the metro. I wouldn't come here all the time since it's on the more expensive side, but If I'm in the area I'd stop by. All-in-all not a bad place to get a haircut. read more

This place is great. Good price and always a reliable and consistent cut. I typically book with Eylem, she does a great job with my hair and is very interesting to talk to. Enjoy! read more

Disaster. I had the lady barber, Eylem I think is her name. She cut the top too short which made the hair stick up. So how did she fix it? By chopping it some more! Horrible. And she did this in the back too. For my next cut I went to a different place. The barber there couldn't believe my hair. He said whoever did this should not be cutting people's hair. read more

Everything in my previous review is still true, go to bathroom beforehand (no bathroom), long waits and a great haircut. Go during the workday, or saturday afternoon for the shortest wait times. Murat is my guy but I'm sure the others are fine too. read more

Went in on a holiday Monday without an appointment with my three boys, 6, 4 and 3. Came out with 4 of the best haircuts I can remember. No crying from any of the kids and big smiles on two of their faces. Lollipops for the 3 littles at the end meant all 4 of us left with big grins. ... The cuts were by four different barbers which I thought was pretty amazing. My place back home only has two of eight that I'll actually go to. read more

I was introduced to Instyle by my roommates when I first moved to the area, now I can't go anywhere else, these guys are the best barbers in the area. I never have to explain my cut, can completely trust the guys. The cuts are fantastic, wait is never long, place is clean, prices reasonable, location is metro accessible and once in a while you might get an excellent food recommendation from your friendly hair stylist Hasan read more

Fantastic place for a haircut! Clean, friendly and most importantly - quality haircuts. This is one of those places where you go in with no anxiety because you know that your stylist will do a great job. If you have time, go there during the workdays. It gets very busy on weekends and you might have to wait for 45-60 min for your turn. I am glad I finally found a great place for my haircuts. read more

All-around great service. I'll absolutely be back! Good prices, straightforward and solid service.

I hate giving bad reviews but when it comes to hair cuts, I expect quality service and professionalism. Since moving from Miami where talent for barbers are at a surplus, I was nervous in picking a spot in NOVA or DC. I chose this barbershop because of its location (right outside the courthouse metro) and because of the reviews based on Yelp. These two factors peaked my curiosity to stop by to ask how much their cuts were. I passed by on my third day here and I was treated rudely. One of the barbers looked at me from my feet up and finally answered my simple question as if he quickly judged me and named a price based on his perception of my physical appearance. A week passed and I NEEDED a haircut so I took a chance with this place after work. When I stopped by, I used the wrong door and I clearly made one of the barbers upset. He pointed at the sign and mouthed, "can't you read?" Of course I can read, if not I would have not known it was a barbershop in the first place. This upset me but I let it slide. I finally got my haircut from one of the more older gentleman. My haircut is complicated but I've never had any problems with any barber in Miami. I get a skin fade on the sides of my head without touching the top. A little edging on the sides to even out the rest of cut and natural growth of the hair and I part the hair to the side and back (inspired by Beckham two years ago). When I got in the chair I told him what I wanted and he did his best, I'll give him that. After he finished it seemed like a decent haircut, nothing that made me want to come back for another. When I went to pay, it was $18. This to me was surprising because I have received some of the best haircuts from "celebrity barbers" in Miami for only $12 and I give them the entire $20. I usually tip my barbers well because of my unusual request, but he seemed to have rushed this experience and he appeared distracted with other patrons and barbers. I was just glad to finally leave. When I got home to inspect every part of the haircut, the haircut was not fully executed to my liking. At first glance when I was at the barbershop, it looked decent but with the right lighting, anything can change a perception of what's decent. It's been almost two weeks and it grew out uneven and just horrible. I've never had this problem with my hair because I treat it well and take care of it constantly. I know it sounds dumb to care for your hair, but every man knows how important a haircut is, especially if you're paying for something not meeting your standard. Side notes: -know what you and firmly stick to it. Carefully tell them how you want it and usually, I show them a picture of how I like it. - be respectful even to a barber who may aggravate you at times by nicking you with the blade, smell, is rough on your head or is just aim rude. - read the "use other door sign" read more

Stopped in today on the lunch break to try and tackle the miserable mop of hair that has sprouted loud and proud on the top of Alex Mountain. When I waled in, as is often the case, I immediately got snagged by the one female barber with no clients waiting..... for a busy barber shop, this usually spells disaster; however, I decided to go for it anyway.... Outcome? FAIL - now one side of my head looks like a modern art masterpiece, the other, rainman may have been able to do a better job. So, things I expect from a barber include: (1) ability to line up sideburns correctly - FAIL (2) ability to properly thin hair (she went ape-shit crazy with those things, I think I now have a bald spot) - FAIL (3) ability to make one side of head look like the other - FAIL (4) ability to small talk - FAIL Good thing I can just wear a hat for a few weeks till it grows out. :-( read more

When my husband and I moved to the area two and a half years ago, he found it very difficult to find a place that gave a good hair cut. Everyone wanted to use the buzzer, but he prefers a haircut done with scissors. The stylist would obey the scissor request, but not be happy about it. Even so, the haircut was never what he wanted, and there was the very awkward two weeks where the hair needed to grow out. Luckily we found Instyle, probably because we visited Starbucks in the same vicinity. The barber was Murad and my husband hasn't gone to anyone since. Murad and his family have the old world ethic. They remember you. They appreciate you. Cutting hair is a work of art, taking the time to get it right. The place can get crowded, especially on Saturdays. Try to go during the week and bring something to read just in case. read more

After much internal conflict and going back and forth with myself about trying a new place to get a hair I finally decided to try this place out. I have been going to a place in Rosslyn since I moved to the area about 6 months ago but decided that I wasn't willing to spent $30 not including tip for a hair cut every three weeks. This lead me to do a lot of research, I literally read every review for barbershops and salons within a five mile radius. I am very particular about my hair and dont like to take any chances when to comes to it. So I decided to try this place out since many of the reviewers had mentioned how the barbers here actually listen to what you want and dont try to come up with their own interpretation of what your hair should look like. I walked in on a Monday afternoon and was seated immediately, there was no wait. It didn't really seem like I had a choice as to who I wanted to get my hair cut, by the reviews I wanted to have it cut by Aziz but as soon as I walked in Murad called me over to his chair. Overall, I was very happy with the hair cut, he listened to every detail and did a good job. For $20 including tip I thought it was a good deal, especially since its a 3 minute walk from my apartment. I will be back and most likely try Murad again hopefully there is some consistancy or else the search will continue. read more

Murat and Hasan are the best! I've been getting my haircut here for six years and won't go anywhere else in the DC Metro area because these guys are really good and don't overcharge (~$20 for men's haircut). If you are new to Instyle, Murat is on the far right and his brother Hasan is on the far left. They are both great and I would highly recommend to anyone. I've noticed some one and two star reviews, which do not accurately represent the quality of the haircuts here. I've moved a few times within Arlington and DC and will continue to come back to Instyle for all of my haircuts. read more

I like this place to get a quality hair cut. After reading the reviews written by some other guys on this site, I looked for Murat and Hasan when I arrived. I got a haircut from Murat who is the owner's brother. Friendly guy, POWERFUL moustache. We talked about his moustache for a little while and I'm pretty sure he can use it to charm ladies into bed anywhere in the world. He gives a great haircut and spends a lot of time on the details. I wish they did straight razor neck shaves but it's a great business . Good place, right beside my office. I will definitely be back. Ask for Murat when you go by and you won't be disappointed. read more

The rating should be zero stars. The photos don't do justice to the damage done. Two of my boys and I all received haircuts here and were butchered by 3 different barbers. All were terrible. Need to go to another barber just to repair the damage done. If you have given up on life, this place is for you!!! read more

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if you are interested in a rushed, mediocre haircut, go for it. otherwise keep moving. And compared to many other barber shops i've been to, it wasn't that cheap. The quest continues for a decent place nearby. read more

This place is awesome. It's my go-to because they do a great job EVERY time. They're all good but Lee cuts my hair the most (highly recommend). They're all nice people as well and I'm glad they're part of our community read more

Got a great cut here a couple weeks ago. Got taken within a minute of walking through the door which was nice. Stylist was okay, didn't hold much conversation which is something I like to enjoy during a haircut. Price I thought was a little steep for the service I got. Spent $29 with a tip which isn't terrible, but wish the staff was a little friendlier read more

I've been a customer here since at least 2009, and would have written a favorable review for any of the regular employees - as they've all cut my hair multiple times with it ranging from a fine haircut to a great one. However after tonight I'm disappointed and will not return again - I was turned away for being too close to closing time - 20 minutes. After stopping by earlier in the night and seeing a long line and then returning, only to be turned away.... my business will be elsewhere now. read more

Went to InStyle couple of weeks ago, to the Aziz chair. Just excellent, professional men's cut. Men's work, after all. Not a great place if you want chat with your barber. Otherwise, solid 4. Will be keep coming. Just saw a short film about making the movie Taking of Pelham 123, if you remember that. There is a separate tribute to guys, who do hair for actors and how it impacting on perception of the viewers. Must say these guys in InStyle are as professional as I saw there, they made my day! Keep going! read more

I've been going here for 9 years and have never been disappointed with my cut. They're taking covid very seriously, requiring masks and using disposable plastic gowns. Hasan and Murat are great but you're not gonna go wrong with anyone you see. read more

I think im in love with daisy. She just cut my hair and she did an amazing job and she is so beautiful! We talked a bit. I cant wait for my next haircut! read more

Instyle - Daisy got my hair perfect - Barbers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is very convenient, right near my office and above the metro. I've had some great haircuts there (from Hassan and one other guy), and some horrible ones (a young lady whose name I didn't understand). Warning: if the first question the barber asks is what attachment number you want, get out of the chair. read more