3.5 stars technically. I was expecting a barber shop experience, instead, I got a basic hair cut…read moreplace one. No razor or straight blade was use during my cut, and I wanted my head shaved bold, the gentleman that took care of me said he could only use clippers (I can do that at home myself, but I was already there), it is my birthday, so I said "oh well". Barber shops do a lot more than running clippers on your head, they use hot towels, razors, etc, this place does not qualify as a babes shop to me. I am sure they give great haircuts, just not what I wanted. Otherwise, place looks clean, the women's stylists seemed nice and very busy. Don't let me experience keep you from giving them a try, unless you want to shave your head ....

Friendly, professional-- excellent haircut every time, reasonable price. They are very busy, so…read moremaking an appointment is usually necessary. They take walk-ins when able, but don't count on availability.

Great hair cut, great price, friendly barber! Good location and parking too. Nice to find a barber…read moreand not a "stylist."

Joan is friendly, efficient and quick. $9.75 for a trim that was good. Setting is clean and…read morecomfortable. NOTE: the address is 160 S. Central, not as shown on this site. Also, the hours are 9-7, at least as of date of this review. In & out in a jiff with a clean cut.

I've been a regular here for the past three years, and after the first haircut, I knew I wasn't…read moregoing to go anywhere else from then on. This place is by far the best barbershop around. When it comes to the craft and art of cutting hair, clippers or scissors, the folks behind the chairs are talented. You want a fresh cut or beard trim by the some of the best? Stop in, you won't regret it. (Many of the the Iowa Hawkeyes athletes get their haircuts for the games here!) Look, I'll be honest, I read some of the other reviews and I have never seen any unprofessionalism or racial slurs ever in my time at The Lounge. I'm in there once or twice a month depending on what I have going on for the last three years, and I've never felt uncomfortable. Do they laugh, crack jokes, and banter a bit between each other? Yup! Do they talk about how the Celtics and Jason Tatum should have won last year's NBA Finals over the Warriors? Yup! But it's never anything that is rude or unprofessional. Literally kids are in there all the time with their parents getting fades for the school year if that means anything. The chairs are comfy, the music is good, and you can rest assured that you'll come out looking fly. Immaculate vibes. I've already recommended one buddy to stop going to chain places and come here, and he's never looked back. Do you want to risk a bad haircut? I don't!

Nice people working in there. Unfortunately I got the most uneven haircut I've ever had! They also…read morecut my neck in multiple places. I usually cut my own hair but my brothers wedding is this weekend so I wanted a professional haircut. I would've been better off doing it myself. Plus $50 for a fade and a beard trim?? That's a ripoff if you ask me. He never even cut my hair. Will definitely not be returning.

I've been going to Cory's Barber Shop for many years. He does a great job for a fair price and is…read morevery friendly to boot.

I booked haircuts with Torrie for both me and my mom. She has not had a haircut that wasn't done by…read moremy very untrained hands since the beginning of 2020. Torrie was very welcoming when we walked in. She asked if we wanted her to wear a mask, even though she has been vaccinated, and when we said we'd prefer that, she went and put it on and said she'd note our preference. My mom getting inches of hair cut off helped her feel like herself again. And Torrie was so understanding about how important hair is. My mom's cut was perfect for her; I haven't seen her smile so much (after we left) in such a long time. And with her health issues, we are so grateful for Torrie's willingness to wear a mask because in my mom's town, rates of vaccination and mask wearing are abysmal. I told Torrie the one thing I wanted in my haircut and said, "I trust you to make it look good and feel right." Gee, she sure did! I'm so happy with my cut and we will both definitely be back. Torrie healed both me and my mama's souls today by providing us with excellent hair cuts and a master class in empathy and kindness.

Molly always gives me exactly what I want, even if I don't know how to describe it! I always walk…read moreout satisfied and happy.

Definitely worth the drive! Barbers are hard to find these days. Great place, interesting…read moreartifacts adorn this place. Great place for local and national political conversation.

If you are somebody that wants a haircut without any shaming or hard selling, this is where you…read morewant to go. Burlington is my hometown. I live in Chicago, and made the decision to find a new hair person. I decided I could get my hair cut for cheap while visiting my hometown. I'm accustomed to paying $60-$80 plus tip for a cut in Chicago. I need a wash and go cut that accomodates my natural curls and greying, thinning hair. I have no plans to use any hair styling products or treatments. I get a lot of flack from some stylists, but not for long because I don't have to listen to that. My sister and I got done thrift shopping a little early, so we tried to find a hair salon that might work. But it was a Monday, so absolutely everybody was closed. Bummer. We checked Yelp and found Chics N Guys, noting it's right next door to a resale shop. We went there, it was open, and the window had a painted sign that said, "Walkins welcome." Yay! I walked in. No one was waiting. The place didn't smell like chemical treatments, and that's really important because I'm sensitive to that and always end up feeling ill after going to a salon. I didn't get sick this time. The person there was I assume the owner/operator. She was wearing jeans and her hair was styled in a grey ponytail. I think I found my new hair place. I told her what I wanted. She made some good suggestions. She cut my hair like she knew what she was doing. She asked if I wanted her to dry it, and I was happy to refuse. That almost never happens. I usually have to run home to wash out the mousse and the spray so I don't get skin reactions. I didn't have to do that this time. I paid her the $20 fee plus $5 tip and walked out thrilled. My hair dried naturally and still looks cute when I let it dry naturally a week later. I got exactly what I wanted and nothing I didn't for a fraction of the usual price. What more do you want?

Jane is absolutely amazing. The rest of her staff is super friendly, and they are amazing at…read moregetting the look and style you want! Love them!

I'm always unsure moving to a new area about the available barbers. During my first run in the Iowa…read moreCity area, I tried Hawkeye Barber with mixed success. Otherwise, I would wait until I went home for a visit so I could see the woman I'd been going to before I moved. In Chicago, I tried at least three places before Christian (the Angry Barber) became my go-to. I'm soon leaving Iowa again, but during my entire year here, Stan's has been the man... well, there are two men; two barbers; two men barbers... you know what I mean. Stan's is an old-fashioned barbershop: You have sports on the radio (if Iowa is playing anywhere in any sport, pretty much), the guys will talk sports with no problem, you can read a gentleman's magazine while you wait, and the place itself is simple and small without unnecessary frills. I think it is cash only, but I'm not entirely sure. During three of my visits, Stan cut my hair. Stan is a quieter fellow both in volume and amount of conversation. I am, too, so I appreciate his laid-back demeanor. He always did a great job with the minimal direction I was ever able to give. I'm not a difficult client--I basically just ask for my hair to be shorter--and Stand was always able to oblige. As the bonus I have become so accustomed to, he would finish the cut with the warm foam back-of-the-neck straight razor shave. I love that. I also appreciated that during my bearded days (and months), Stan always offered to give the beard any work but never pushed it or "accidentally" trimmed any part of it without my say so. Tom cut my hair today, in my final visit. He is much more talkative; start any subject, and he could keep going for hours. If you prefer more of a good talk with your barber while you get your cut, he's your man. Tom also did as great of a job as Stan. I started getting worried when hair just kept coming off my head. But the final product did not disappoint. Tom even explained parts of the cut as he went along, teaching me details of cutting hair about which I never knew. It's an art form, folks. Oh, we also talked about the art street fair and the necessity of a nice lawn before purchasing a several-thousand-dollar, hand-crafted, lawn ornament. It can't be the pinnacle piece on a crappy lawn, folks, it just can't be. If I were staying longer in Iowa, I'd be heading back to Stan's for any more haircuts. The gents know what they're doing, and they're great Iowa guys, too. Thanks for the great cuts, guys!

I've been going to Stan's for many years. I always get a great haircut, and it's a friendly…read moreatmosphere. Two months ago, Quinn, a younger guy, started cutting hair in the chair next to Stan. Quinn is also a friendly guy, and I have noticed that he has a lot of younger customers--guys in the their late teens and in their 20's and 30's. And it looks to me like he does a great job People can call for an appointment with Stan or Quinn, and they take walk-ins if they are not too busy. I give Stan and Quinn my highest recommendation! Gary Sanders, Iowa City

Very different vibe. I just walked in (no appointment) They sat me down in the chair, which I think…read moreis the only one there. It is run by a very kind Korean couple. Anyways I got the best hair cut of my life for 10.70! It will definitely be my go to place for haircuts the rest of my time in Iowa city. Only downside is they only take cash and ATM next door charges 2.50. Very kind people, great cut!

Very quick and efficient. If you don't like your hair on the shorter side you'll probably not enjoy…read moreit or perhaps make sure to make clear you like longer hair. Otherwise it's a simple hair cut, extra cost for scissors and cash only. Vibes are very interesting, you get what you pay for lol.