Jim's is the best. I wish still lived in the area to keep getting a cut by Jim. Always make it a point to come here when I'm back in town.

It took far too long for me to finally out pen to paper (figuratively speaking) and provide a review for Jim's Barber shop. I found this little gem as the world Behan to emerge from the pandemic and I needed to move on from the home haircuts from my wife. Now, she did an amazing job and I was more than willing to continue with that routine, but she felt otherwise and sent me in search of a new barber. Based on Yelp reviews I gave Jim's a try. And am I glad I did. Staffed only by Jim, this little shop is only available by appointment - easily obtained online. It's never crowded and Covid precautions are still observed to this day. Jim is friendly and talented. I've been so impressed that we brought our teenager here for his haircuts as well. Now, fighting a teenage boy for haircuts is a challenge for anyone, but each and every time he emerges from Jim's the styling looks....styling Do remember that the establishment is "cash only" - but it's definitely a reasonable cost, even with a gratuity. A great local find! read more

Had a great visit today with the owner. Was taken care of right away and had a great cut. Thank you!

Would not recommend if you want a great haircut. Prices are cheap but you get a cheap haircut.

Jims has been my go to place since he reopened during the pandemic. He's a great guy and does a terrific job on my hair. But I went to schedule an appointment and it looks like he's not there anymore. Anyone know what's happened to Jim? read more

Excellent haircut at a bargain price. Jim listened carefully to what I wanted, made sure he understood and got to work. He checked in multiple times to make sure everything was going the way I wanted it. Turned out great; I'll be back. read more

Jim's been cutting my hair for about 10 years. He's great at what he does and just a very kind guy. Best barber I've ever had. Great price for a cut and exactly what I want every time. Thanks, Jim! read more

My very picky teenager and 20-something each made appointments for a haircut. First off, the reservation process was online, easy and efficient. The shop allows only the person getting their haircut and a waiting family member in the shop at a time. We felt comfortable from the start as it is the CLEANEST shop we have been to with masked-up owner and plenty of sanitizer. Both boys explained what they wanted and the owner went right to work! Viola!! They each got a wonderful haircut for under 20 bucks!! We tipped well as he deserved it:) We will be back. Thank you for the courteous service and wonderful haircuts. read more

i have been with Jim's since 2007, just perfect cut for me, and not much conversation, just focus on cutting.

Every neighborhood needs a great barber shop like this. Jim consistently gives me a clean haircut, plus, he's a very friendly guy. To align with COVID-friendly best practices, Jim cuts one person's hair at a time - by appointment - and ensures that the process is hygienic. Highly recommended! read more

When I arrived in Bethesda around 2011, I tried a few different places to get my hair cut (affordably - NIH internships don't pay too well). I ended up settling on Jim's at $16 each visit. There was almost always a short wait and two barbers. Over the last year or so, I've noticed it was down to just one barber, and there never seemed to be any waiting anymore. My haircut is a fairly simple one, but nonetheless, I've noticed that the quality of the cuts as Jim's has fallen. Sometimes the cut would be perfect, but more often than not I'd have some uneven areas, or I didn't feel like I was getting what I was asking for. There were 2-3 times in a row where I felt like I was getting the "Macklemore Treatment" where the sides are cut, but the top was hardly trimmed. I usually would mention it after the cut and we'd go shorter, but it was always very time consuming. I never said anything during the cut because they always cut your hair with you facing away from the mirror there, looking out the window, then spin you around to see the finished product at the end. It got to a point where my fiancee would insist on coming with me to look at it (since she can see a lot better than I can) before paying. Lastly, and this is the thing that made me finally write the review, the buzzer that they use has a bent tooth on it. I swear I've mentioned it the last 4 times I went, but nothing's been done about it. It's not noticeable when a length clip is attached, but when the barber would go to clean up my neckline, it'd scrape the hell out of me. There would be a very visible bright red welt line wherever that one tooth would scrape over. Each time I mentioned it, it was brushed off as a non-issue. The last time I was told "some people have sensitive skin". Funny how my skin isn't sensitive at any other place.. Also, last time (which happened to be the worst) he splashed some aftershave on the scrapes. It burned, and if shaving has taught me anything, the more you cut, the more aftershave burns. Jim's, do yourself a favor and replace that clipper. While Jim's is fine for a $16 cut, they aren't reliable enough for any important events, especially not a wedding. I don't want to advocate any other barbers on a review for this establishment, but I finally went exploring and tried a new place today that happened to be a much more pleasant experience. Unfortunately, I think Jim's has lost my business for now. PS: Cash only here. read more

Moving here makes you realize how expensive the area is -- the food, rent, basic good, etc. So with that in mind, a $17 mens haircut isn't really that bad. My experience with Jim's Barbershop was less than ideal, however. The wait wasn't long, but Jim (the owner) was the only barber at the time of my visit. He was nice, sat me down, asked me what I wanted and got to work. First thing I noticed was that Jim isn't really sure as to what the person is looking for. I asked for a simple taper on the sides and a few inches off the top. He had no idea what a taper was but in the end somehow pulled off what I would think is a great taper. Secondly, and another reviewer commented on this, but I felt as though the sides were done beautifully -- he look his time, showed me a few times, and asked for my input, but when he got to the top it was maybe a 5 minute half assed ordeal (I think the other review called it the "Macklemore Treatment"). Instead of taking a few inches off, he used thinning shears (the ones with teeth), which really only took away volume not length... so now I just have less hair on top but at the same length (???). And lastly, the real reason I decided to write a review was because at the end of the cut when I went up to pay, Jim had the audacity to ask for a larger top after giving him a 15%+ tip. I get it, live is hard, but at no point should you ASK for a bigger tip seeing that it is the customer's right to even give you a tip in the first place! As an NIH Fellow I'm sure I make less than him per year, and so I really wasn't in a position of giving a massive tip anyways. 2/10 would not recommend. read more

I've been coming here for years and Jimmy gives one of the best haircuts in town. He is a great barber. I always go out of my way to get to Jim's for a solid haircut when I'm in Bethesda. read more

I've been once here once and will be coming back. I'm new to the area and this is the first place I've had my haircut. Things to note: 1. I had a very short wait which wasn't bad. I've been to barbershops where I was consistently waiting an hour. 2. Jim was very friendly and he made you feel at home. 3. I asked for more of a trim but had much more taken off than expected (reason for my 3 star review). 4. This is a very affordable haircut. I'll be going back in the near future and will update my review with my experiences. read more

Jim's barber shop is the absolute best. I lived in Navy yard/Capitol Hill area for half a decade and no barber comes close. Posting this from my wife's account because I rarely have the urge to comment/review. read more

I have been to this salon for the last 25 years. From the previous owner Jim ( RIP) to the current management they always been courteous and the Best. I highly recommend. read more

Recently moved to Bethesda and this place quickly became my go-to barber! It's a quality haircut at a great price. The location is great too. I recommend. read more

After more than a year in DC, I may have finally found a place to get my hair cut. I tried expensive hipster barber shops, a chain of men's "grooming centers," and another old-school salon, but nothing seemed to work. Either I pay $45 and tip for a decent cut (but forced to wait hours due to a "no appointment" policy) or $25 for an uneven cut at what seemed like a factory of stylists more interested in speaking with each other than seeing what works for me. Today, I made an appointment at one of those chains - only to find out the stylist wasn't even there! So rather than pay top dollar for a cut from someone I hadn't done any due diligence on (hey, it's the era of Yelp), I did a quick search and found Jim's nearby. The shop was immaculate, and Jimmy was ready to go the moment I walked in. He did a fantastic job on what's a rather simple clipper and cut. He was tremendously friendly and kind. And most importantly, I was happy with the finished product. I don't need aromatherapy or fancy product. Most importantly, it was only $16! Since I budgeted for more, I gave him a well-deserved tip -- and I'll definitely be back. read more

Place is good Price is good $16( with first time user coupon-$2) But Jim ( the owner the only guy who cut hair) is not that up to the mark as barber. He fails to understand what customer wants. I repetitively told him to keep the height of hairs on rear of head to be small but even after few tries it was not satisfactory Also the level was uneven in some of the areas, he did not try to match the front ends as well. Overall it's good if you want very simple hair cut But if you come up with more specs he might not be able to do it to your expectations read more

My man Jim consistently gives an excellent cut. Friendly, solid service with minimal waits. Very reasonable prices in downtown Bethesda. Great hours inclusing 7 days a week. read more

I can count in a consistent haircut whenever I stop by Jim's Barber Shop. They have a clean place and will take you in even when they are scheduled to close within a few minutes of your arrival. read more

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I have been going to a salon down the road for a men's haircut for the last two years and had never really noticed Jim's Barber Shop. However, after paying way too much for a disappointing haircut I started shopping around for other options and am very happy to have found Jim. He did an awesome job, I got to watch the Olympics while he cut my hair and a much better price. I will be coming here from now on! read more

Great shop. As most others note, it's a no frills barber but the price is fantastic for the quality of service you receive. They do at least a good a job as places three times the price but then again my requirements for a hair cut are pretty simple. They are cash only so be prepared for that. read more

I was a bit skeptical at first when I entered the shop to get a haircut. I went to a lot of different barber shops from College Park to Rockville to all the way in Virginia but no place got it exactly the way I wanted it to be. I work in the building right above this shop so when I went out for lunch, I thought I might as well get a haircut. I expected the cut to be just ok but Phang really blew me away with his expertise. He asked general questions about how I wanted my hair to look and attentively listened. Then he took the time to cut my hair just right. I think I unexpectedly stumbled upon my personal barber since then. read more

I am really satisfied with the haircut that I had today. I guess my search for a nice barber shop near NIH is finally over! Regular hair cut is $15 (which is reasonable). read more

My go-to barber shop when I don't want to fight Beltway traffic all the way over to Paul Mitchell The School at Tyson's. Outstanding magazine collection while you wait? Check. Friendly and attentive barbers? Check. Good with Asian hair? Check. Consistent hair cuts? Check. Walk-in's welcome? Check. Good value? ($15 men's cuts) Check. read more

I've been going to this barber almost 10 years on the recommendation of Richard L. They're awesome, fast, friendly, and do the job real well. The price is pretty great too $15 (not including tip). A big plus from going there for so long is that they know how i want my hair cut (even tho i have considerably less of it after 10 years). Pro-tip. It's great in the summertime cause they use a vacuum clipper (kinda like a flowbee i suppose). It's really refreshing on a hot day heheh. read more

Great haircut. Felt very safe. Jim is a very nice person, the place is very clean. Safety precautions were top notch. I will become a regular customer. read more

Clean, quiet barber shop that is a great value in the Bethesda area. Very easy to find and walk-ins are welcome. I did not have any appointment on a Saturday afternoon and it took just about 15 minutes of waiting to get started. The barbers are pretty skilled as they do not use any clipper guards while cutting. They also have a vacuum system that keeps most if the hair off you, which is really good if you are on the run. If you like a no nonsense place without a lot of chatter, with plenty of reading material, this is great. I would recommend giving it a try. read more

Great place for men's haircuts, shaves, or trims. Every time I've come here I've been greeted warmly and waited no more than 10 minutes. The two guys do a great job and I've never had any complaints. $16 for a haircut is very affordable for the neighborhood that Jim's is located in. You won't find any fancy bells and whistles here but the barbers get the job done. The first time I've ever gotten a compliment on my hair was after a hair cut here. That's the strongest recommendation I can give. read more

Great place. Very clean and updated looking, not rundown and antiquated like a lot of barber shops around the area. Phang greets customers with a friendly hello. I've only been once but Phang gave me exactly what I wanted. I would give them 5 stars but he cut just a little higher around one ear than the other. It wasn't too noticeable though. And he seems to take great care in cutting, like an artist. Definitely more effort and care put into it than I've received from any of the stylists at Supercuts and maybe even as much attention as stylists at pricier salons. For $16, it can't be beat. They seem to have a lot of regular customers, so that's a good sign too. I don't know what the other reviewers mean when they say they have a vacuum system to keep the hair off. They didn't seem to have any vacuum system. And while Phang does take the time to use a brush and hairdryer to get the hairs off, I still had hairs on my face, neck and in the rest of my hair when I left. But that's not a knock, that's pretty much inevitable when getting a haircut. read more

This place is great - you can get a basic haircut for a good price, and they always remember you. As a matter of fact, I was impressed when the guy remembered exactly how he had cut my hair the last time on my first visit! I was startled when he asked me if I wanted the same thing. I nervously said "yes", and it was spot on. They only take cash. read more

Great haircut, good value, convenient hours, what more do you need? Other barbershops in the area had devolved into lazily using clippers as a substitute for scissors, offering a poor, choppy cut. The barbers at Jim's take their time and give you a quality cut. They're very friendly and good at their craft. $15 for a mens cut. They have vacuum clippers which is a nice touch. Just note this is a cash only establishment. read more

Great place for a quick haircut (Friday at noon). Barber is open to improvement if you notice a mistake. I have thin hair so I know mistakes are easily made so I make sure the clippers aren't being used heavily. As long as you make sure you communicate what you want and it's not too detailed it can be done. Also there was only 1 barber at my time of arrival. I don't know if there's more, also there are only 2 seats so most likely 2 barbers. read more

I'm from New York, ground zero for old school men's barbershops. This place reminds me of home. Great shave and a haircut. A great price. No you won't get a tea tree and avocado scalp treatment--they use old school product. They don't offer you a glass of champagne--but I bet you could byobb (bring your own bourbon or beer). read more

I've been getting my hair cut from Thang for the past eleven years or so, and each experience is great. Too often barbers talk non-stop; however at Jim's, Thang is so quiet and calm, I actually have taken naps durring my cuts only to awake and find exactly what I want. This is the best value in Bethesda, or for that matter--the DC area. read more

A little hard to find, but a friend told me about Jims. What a great place to get a decent haircut. Nothing fancy here, just walk in and get a great cut. I've been going to the same barber for a year now, and could never get him to cut my hair the way I wanted. Jim's got it right on the first try. I will definitely be back. It seems I've found a new barber. read more

I just moved to Bethesda, and was looking for a quality haircut without any hipster frills. Jim's provided exactly what I was looking for; affordable, talented, friendly and quick, this is the place to go if you want a solid no-nonsense haircut without a hassle​. read more

Jim does a great job. He is kind, respectful, and courteous. Most importantly, he know how to cut hair well.

A great barber shop! A friend told me about this place and I have been going there for 3+ years. Nothing fancy, but they do a nice job.