Update: I'm happy to say the towel issue was fixed, so updating to 5 stars! In the meantime, I've received superb haircuts from Mary's assistants as well - so you can trust that you're in good hands no matter who is cutting your hair! read more

I love this little barber shop and I come away in a great mood after every visit! I usually visit on weekday mornings and never have to wait. Mary is usually there with another friend. They are genuinely sweet and motherly and appear to have a lifetime of experience -- they really know what they are doing. (Inexperienced barbers always make me tense! Don't want to discriminate against the inexperienced, but I do not want a bad haircut!) The place has a unique and lovely homely vibe -- very Mom n Pop -- love it! The cost is a bit more than Great Clips and you pay a dollar extra if you dont pay in cash, but I know I'll get a good haircut. (It's worth the 8 mile drive for me.) In retrospect, I'd truthfully say that this is the best barber shop I've been to in my life. read more

In sum: Highly dependable, consistently high quality barber shop. I have used Mary's Barber Shop consistently over the past five years since moving to the National Capital Region. While I lived in Arlington, they were my main go-to about once or twice a month for my haircuts. Since moving to Annandale, I have less opportunity to pop-in easily, but they are still my favorite barber shop in the area. I will dedicated some time on a Sunday afternoon to head there for my haircut. The shop generally charges ~$21 for a hair cut (added fees for credit card use) plus tip. You can expect any of the barbers to listen to what you'd like, check in during the cut to ensure they're on the right track, and will get down to the finest detail. They're also a family friendly shop. I can bring my three-year old daughter, who will either read through the children's magazines or watch cartoons on a tv in the background. As we prepare to move, I'll regret not being able to continue heading to Mary's for my hair cut. I can guarantee though they'll be one of the first stops I head to when we move back. read more

Received a very nice email from them but, they don't do mobil in home men's hair styling, which is what I requested.

Got a great military flat top for $24. Was the best flattop I think I've ever had. She really went into detail on the cut which included neck and sideburns shave and neck massage. Having shopped around and been elsewhere before finding this place, this is the lowest price and best value in Arlington. read more

I saw a lot of good reviews for this place near my house and I came in for a trim, asked for 2-3 inches off of my hair. My hair was below my bellybutton and when I left my hair came down to my breasts. The women cut a lot more than 3 inches and it's very uneven. One side is about an inch longer than the other and the back is way shorter than the front. All I asked was for a trim. I went home and cried for about 20 minutes. I've been growing my hair out for 8 years now and it hasn't been this short in a very long time. I'll be going somewhere else tomorrow to get it fixed. I do not recommend this place to anyone who really cares about their hair. read more

Mary's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

They don't seem to know how to cut wavy hair, it was extremely uneven and after years of coming here I'm done. I've been butchered here several times over the last year and I'm completely done. Mary is the only decent barber but even then none of the barbers seem to know the difference between a high and tight and a trim. read more

Mary's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I needed a haircut while I was traveling and I was SUPER impressed. 1. This place is all about attention to the smallest detail, and taking the time to do an amazing job. 2. It has parking! and it is clean! 3. Amazing price (especially for the DC area) and the staff is super friendly read more

One of the nicest barber job in my son's experience! They accepted us immediately- we were walk-ins. The haircut took only 30 minutes, but they did really really good job! Very nice ladies and convenient location. read more

Mary's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Unfortunately, I am just passing through for a few days or I would make Mary's my regular place. The facilities aren't slick but there's an old time genuine feel and the ladies are nice. Mai did a great job and I was especially happy with the attention to individual detail that I think lacks in a lot of places. The head/neck massage and hot towel at the end are great touches! At $22 the price was right, the result was great and the service likewise! read more

MARY IS THE BEST! Good hair cut for a good price. There is a bad review I want to address from about a month ago, because well it's the right thing to do. Soo it was about a month ago kid is standing on phone talking in front of the entrance. I have to awkwardly excuse myself around him and half open the door so I don't hit him. Anyways I go in and say hi to Mary and she explains that the kid had to use phone really quick but was next. I reply "no problem" and sit down. 5 minutes later I get up and open the entrance door and excuse myself for interrupting his phone call but that Mary is actually waiting on him. I offered if he needed more phone time I could jump in really quick and take his place. The guy scoffed at me and said no I'm only going to be a few minutes. At this point I am seeing red and envision doing things that I am not going to say. But I decided to kill him with kindness . I walked back in smile at Mary and explained that the kid said it was fine for me to take his spot. About 5 min later he walked in starred at me and then walked out. If he had a problem with what went down I would have set it straight then and there. To bash a business because your "quick" phone call exceeds 10 min is crazy. I have never seen this done before, but I try to put my self in the other persons shoes. Here is some advice that should help in future events. If somone calls (very important call)you and you are in the chair simply answer and explain you are in middle of haircut and will call back. If the call is that important and you feel no shame in pausing your haircut to go outside for more than 10 min; then you should expect that you will lose your place. Good luck at becoming an Adult; you will need it. read more

I was a walk-in and she cut my hair immediately. She gave me exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price

My hair isn't complicated; it's typical short straight professional men's hair. I have been to a number of other local barber shops and always left feeling like the cut was rushed. I can't tell you how many times I'd look in the mirror afterwards and think it should have been better, it's passable, but not great. Oh well, maybe next time. Then today, I found Mary's. Before the cut was even finished, I could tell it was a winner. The attention to detail. It was careful and precise. The style was exactly as I described. This is the first time I have left a barber shop in recent memory with a big smile on my face, because my new haircut looks absolutely great! THANK YOU MARY'S!! I will definitely be back. read more

Mary's Barber Shop is wonderful! In and out in 15 minutes but the quick experience did not sacrifice quality. I came in for a routine cut during the pandemic, and let me just say I left with a little more hope in the world. Very professional, all masked up, and my wallet was barely even impacted. When in doubt, go to Mary's and grab a fabulous haircut; you will not regret it. Side note: I am super picky and this is my first review on Yelp, which shows how much I appreciate the place. You've got a friend in me! read more

Great value! Haircut comes with a drink (bottled water or soda) and a head massage. They also do a hot lather shave with straight edge on neck and sideburns. Great local business! read more

I've been going here for three years now. I have a hard time trusting other barbershops with my hair now. They're great!

Probably the best all round haircut in town. Been going to Mary since the place opened earlier this year. Great haircut, exceptional service and a wonderful neck shave and head massage to boot. read more

Don't go if you want just a trim. My teenage son likes his hair long and I explained that he just wanted a trim and wanted it kept long. I even showed how much to cut. But he ended up getting it cut short. Good cut just not what we wanted. Didn't see to listen to us at all read more

The barber shop is located in the same shopping strip as District Taco. Parking is a little tight. The store is very clean, with different magazine and newspaper in the waiting area. They have various men and boys' hairstyles posted on the wall. It is helpful for the first time customers or someone who wants to try a new hairstyle. I didn't see any women hairstyle posted on the wall. During the one hour I was there, only guys showed up. But they do have prices for women's haircut. The two ladies there were very nice and attentive. My husband and sons got their haircut there for the first time. Everyone was happy with the haircut. After the haircut, they give you warm towels and head massages. The price, $14 for men, was very reasonable, especially at Arlington. We will definitely go back. read more

Fast, quality haircut. $18 for men. They're very thorough. They did a great job on my neckline with a single blade razor and put a hot towel on my face after. I went on a Saturday morning and it was fairly busy, but once I was in the seat it only took about 20 minutes. read more

Consistently great haircuts regardless of who you get, for a competitive price. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Straight razor finish and neck massage. read more

Mary's Barber Shop is the best in Arlington. All the barbers have lots of experience so you never have to worry about not getting the style you want. The price is exceptional for North Arlington, which is nice because all the other places charge an arm and a leg. You will love everything about this place, especially the warm towel and massage after your haircut. read more

Mary's opened up around the corner about eight months ago. She's just beginning to build up her clientele. It's her and one other lady. For many years I used to go to someone else, but they moved out because escalating rents in the neighborhood and I could never find her. I'm kind of a stickler about my hair. When I find somebody that does it the way I want, that's the only person I'll use. I've been searching, until I found Mary. I like Mary a lot. I have no problems telling somebody how I want my hair cut, and if they can get it anywhere near close to that, then I'm happy with it. And Mary does, and I'm happy with how my hair falls afterwards. It's a good value. I get a haircut as well as a head massage and hot towel--the whole package with no extra charge. I just show up without an appointment. She can usually take me, but I don't mind waiting one or two. I remind her that I was one of her first customers, so she'll squeeze me in early. read more

I would highly recommend this place. They are friendly, clean(use new hair brush with every client). After the haircut is done , you will receive a 5 minute head massage. And the last, but not least very affordable price. read more

Asked if I could make a quick call before the haircut the stylist answered yes. After my 3 min call, she took a customer that walked in. If thats the policy thats fine but let me know if you won't wait for the call, then I wouldnt have made the call and got the cut....unprofessional. read more

Just got back from my first haircut at Mary's. I recently moved to the neighborhood and needed to find a barber, so I tried Mary's since I live about a block away. I got one of the best haircuts I've had in a long time, and certainly the best I've had in Arlington. Mary was very careful and everything came out exactly like I asked. The service was very good and pricing was reasonable. I plan to return regularly and would recommend Mary's to others. read more

So disappointed. After searching yelp for a new place to get my flowing locks trimmed I found this place. The reviews were amazing, almost too good to be true, I went straight away and was seated immediately. Mary did not cut my hair, I did not catch the name of the woman who did, based on the results, she must have been new. I sat down and asked her to just neaten me up, just a trim, before I knew it she had taken the buzzer to my head and instantly made me a few pounds lighter. I stopped her and said I just wanted her to trim my hair nothing major, she nodded and smiled and then kept at it. She then felt she was finished and held up the mirror at which point I noticed not only did she ignore what I asked her to do but she also gave me a terrible haircut, one side was longer than the other, nothing was even...After I pointed this out to her she attempted to even it out but was unsuccessful. I felt terrible, thank god hair grows back, DO NOT GO HERE. read more

This place is a hidden gem! My husband loves this place and I've also taken my two kiddies here. Believe me you will get an awesome haircut for a great price with a smile. I also plan to go get my haircut there soon as well. Love Mary! read more

Mary's is the best! Both women (Mary and Nancy) are incredibly sweet and polite, and they're actually very meticulous in making sure your haircut comes out perfectly. If you're like me and aren't always sure what to ask for, Mary does a good job creating a cut that will look good on you and working with you to get it exactly the way you want. The price is great and they always are very friendly! read more

Great quaint little shop. $16 for a man's haircut. Went quickly and was done well. The only reason it loses a star is the "massage" at the end. It was more jarring than relaxing. Lots of tapping on the forehead and skin irritation from too much rubbing long after the lotion had dried up. So just be forewarned and other than that you get a quality, low cost, quick cut. read more

Mary has an eye for interior design. Her shop is home to elegant lighting, some attractive wall hangings, which create a pleasant environment. Her staff is adequate. "Nancy" is meticulous and slow but produces a good result. The haircut fee includes a cold drink, hot towel, and a neck massage. The last was a bit of a disappointment as it was half-hearted. Credit cards are accepted for an extra fee, and there is a senior citizen discount. Try Lee Highway Barbers as an alternative, located a few blocks away towards DC. read more

I think we just found our new barbers! My boys like their bangs long, but traditional barber shops run by men seem to struggle with this trend. These ladies know how to use scissors, the official definition of a barber. They are soft spoken, but eager to please by asking for clarification rather than guessing. The parking situation can be a hassle, but we live close by so we walked :) read more

Mary is awesome! I have corner-shapes on the top sides of my head and I have only found one person besides Mary who can cover it up so I can confidently go into a professional event. I know that I can go in the day before or the day of a serious event and trust her with my hair. If you can go there during non-peak hours, get a straight shave. It's amazing and I trust her with that too. read more

I've gone to a bunch of other barbers in the area and Mary's is the best as well as slightly cheaper. I particularly like the warm eucalyptus scented towel and head massage at the end. read more

This is an add-on to my earlier review from 1/30/17. Now that I've had a chance to sleep on it and wash my hair, I think this is the worst haircut I've ever had. My wife says it looks 'cute' but by that, I think she means I look about 10 years old. Either the woman who cut my hair didn't understand me (I even gestured with my fingers to show how much I wanted trimmed...like about an inch), or she was just not paying attention. I'm tempted to give them another try because of all the favorable reviews and the comment by the owner (?) on the way out, but beware this one lady. Wish I had gotten her name. read more

Very professional, polite and respectful. Posseses a deft touch, was responsive to my requests and skillful with the tools. Efficient along with a good sense of style to boot. Spent enough time that I felt a bit pampered but not delayed. Missing a star because the buzzer on the neck beard was a little intense and left my skin raw. It's not exactly what I wanted but the end result looked very nice and the scalp massage helped make up for it. It's an extra $6 for the beard work (and/or the scalp massage - not sure). I don't know if they do straight razor beards but I would've preferred that to the buzzer. Overall, the work was fantastic and I would recommend Mary's highly. Just be sure to communicate what you want or don't want. But even if you don't, you still get a pro cut. 4.5 stars! read more

I was very impressed by my first visit to Mary's. She took an appointment on the weekend to cut my daughter's hair, she ran on time and was great with her. She even braided her hair at the end for a special treat. She also takes credit cards which is awesome. read more

Great Hair Cut. hard to beat a $15 mens haircut in North Arlington. Includes a hot towel and scalp massage

Have been going to this place for a haircut since last 2 years. I can say Mary is the best in this location. She never rushes, is gentle and does a very good job. Scented towel massage at the end is very refershing. Highly recommend. read more

Had a great haircut - very detailed and careful, turned out really well with not too much direction. The barbershop is clean and new, very comfortable and has free soda - reasonably priced too. Highly recommended! read more