I've been coming to Maxwell's now for several years and I've always appreciated the good haircuts and customer service that I've gotten here. I have received both haircuts and straight shaves and they are indulgently luxurious and enjoyable, especially the hot towel and lather. I usually see Jessee Buck for my haircuts and shaves, but I've also used Pat Sutton a number of times when Jessee is gone or on vacation and he is equally talented and a good guy. Bring cash as the don't take cards, but there is a handy ATM on site for quick cash withdrawals. Their prices have slowly climbed over the years, but I believe this is due to increasing costs for their materials and time and truly, you get what you pay for in life, whether it is a haircut, car detailing or oil change. Highly recommend Maxwell's for haircuts and shaves! read more

5 Stars I made an appointment with Jeromy and asked for a zero fade that went below my bald spot. From the moment I walked in, the shop had a chill, comfortable vibe that made a great first impression. I had been going to Great Clips for a long time and usually left disappointed with uneven fades and that rushed assembly line feeling mixed with forced small talk. Jeromy made me feel completely at ease, like I was finally in the right place. He took his time, got the fade perfect, and made sure everything looked clean and balanced. I walked out feeling good about my haircut and plan on coming back. It's nice finally finding a place in Reno where the barbers care about their work and the vibe matches the quality. read more

Maxwell's Barbershop - Fresh fade by Jeromy. - Barbers Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I love this place but this is the second time they have f'ed my hair up, asked for a warrior cut and he took the sides and back all the way off even though I said leave some bulk. Was damn near almost in tears when he turned that chair around read more

To this day I still go here to get a hair cut. It's been a decade I've been coming here, and will continue to come here. Just remember this place is appointments only and cash only. read more

Maxwell's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Josh Grassini is the best. Took my very picky Dad in for a haircut and he loved the cut Josh gave him. When I say picky we've been to so many barbers, I was trying to finally convince dad to shave his head! He loved the cut and felt Josh was very attentive towards what he wanted!! Great job Josh!! And the atmosphere is very cool and relaxed!! Highly recommend Maxwell's!! read more

I ask them to not to take off the top I like it long. My hair reached the tip of my nose before, now it doesn't even reach my eyes. Completely ruined my look. He made me look like a fucking goober. Thank God I had a hat in my car. The barber I got is just gonna copy and paste the 30 minute cut and not give you what you want. read more

I came in here after 8 hours on the road, starving, and needing to get a cut and shower for dinner that night. I lucked out and booked the appt like 15 minutes before I got to town, showed up 5 mins early, and my barber Josh called me up right on time. Punctuality was key for me today. The guys in here are a chill bunch. No fake pompery which some people call "customer service" which I actually appreciate. I hate plastering fake smiles on or wasting time being badgered with too much small talk. The cuts I saw leave all looked great. I loved mine when he spun me around. The taper was clean, front looked good. But... After a shower and dry I thought different. I asked for a fade on the sides and the top to be left as long as possible. At home I found that the back of my head was faded quite a bit over the top of my head. I lost quite a bit of long growth and now not only can I not pull it back because it flops forward to a bun and looks ridiculous, I also can't leave it alone because I have this long tuft on the front and nothing on the top back half. I have to wear hair product everywhere now. It looks great combed and he did a good job on the technical aspect of cutting it but somehow there was a big miscommunication there about "kept as long as possible on top" and where "back" stops and "top" starts. I tipped 20 for the barbershop mirror impression but I probably would have just left kind've pissed if I'd known about how much growth I lost in the back. It happened to me a year ago @ Supercuts in Reno. I'm going through a ton of surgeries right now so I don't have a lot to spend but I thought I'd try somewhere that costs more with a bit of history hoping for better results. The fade and line-up were better here but overall I am more disappointed. Still three stars because I think it's a great place with an awesome atmosphere inside. You can look at the walls all day and aren't badgered by chatty old ladies. Josh has skills despite the miscommunication and the other two guys in there seemed to be pushing out clean cuts too. read more

Happened to stumble upon this humble abode while I was in town during the 4th of July weekend. I was in need of a much-needed haircut, and I wanted to experience getting one outside of California, since the majority of barber shops, including my go-to one - was closed. My family friend who had recently moved to the Damonte Ranch neighborhood from the Bay Area had suggested that I give this place a try - in addition to his side-note, for me to be a 'guinea pig' to try this place out for a haircut, haha. It would be my first time to get a haircut in the Silver State, and I was excited to get one - so I could get freshly faded and tapered once again, despite the quarantine cuts I managed to do. LOL. This barbershop doesn't have its own parking lot, but there's ample street parking along the sides & within the neighborhood - it is right near the Downtown region, and it may seem sketchy and run-down to the newbies in the area, but don't let that deter you from checking this place out & getting freshened up, especially if you're on vacay and/or visiting from the West Coast. The shop is small, yet it is bursting at its seams with a vibrant and vintage atmosphere, filled with arts and knick-knacks - giving that old-school barbershop feel - along with a super chill vibe. It's a great place for fellas to unwind a bit, and talk hardcore about the arts culture, sports & current events. The barber I had when I came for a haircut in early July recently moved to Commonwealth in the Downtown neighborhood, but I had the pleasure of getting a cut from Alex H., who's attention to detail is spot on, in addition to being very professional yet personable, especially to a first-timer like me! He delivered what I had wanted - a simple combover fade with a hard part, and was done up right! I had the shop to myself, since I had booked an 8:00 a.m. appointment online a few days before, which was user-friendly & easy to use. Highly recommended!! read more

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Wowowow and JUST like that I'm back! It's crazy what a haircut will do for your confidence. After having gone to the same barber for more than 10 years, I moved to Reno in need of a new one. And if you've had the same one you know the anxiety with trusting your precious hair to a stranger! Maxwells came super highly rated though, and at the amazing $25 dollar price it was hard to not give them a shot! All appointments are done online, I requested Josh and the rest was history. I told him what I wanted, some snips here, some shaves there's and I was a new man! I WILL be back. Thank you to Josh for the amazing cut. $25 dollars for an amazing haircut is a steal. Never change, maxwells. read more

I have been exclusively using Maxwells barbershop for year's now. The guys are great and the atmosphere is awesome. Josh takes great care of me everytime! He has never flaked on me, has never left me with a bad cut and takes his craft very seriously. I take my 6 year old son to see him too. All of the guys do a great job and I look forward to seeing them when it's my time for a cut. It feels like more of a hang out session than an appointment read more

Jessee was super nice and did an amazing job! He gave me some great advice on my hair that changed everything for the better! Love the vibe here! Will be going here from now on. read more

This is the 2nd time I've had my haircut by Steven M. the haircuts and beard trims have been excellent. These past 2 haircuts have been the only time I did not have hair down my back and razor burns. I'm in my 60s and have had plenty of hair down my back and razor burns. read more

I was on Facebook asking for suggestions and was told I should check out Maxwell's Barbershop. I set an appointment with Josh, and I'm so glad I did! He shaved my head nice and bald and took his time with my beard, making me look really good. Josh's attention to detail and professionalism are top-notch. Looks like I found my new barber! Highly recommend him and Maxwell's Barbershop. read more

So today I went to try out Maxwells and I read other reviews about the long wait being worth the haircut. But today I showed up early second in line..... Yeah!!!!! lol Anyways it had been at least six years since I had a fade, I'd just been getting the same length all around so I was clueless as what to ask for. Joe pretty much knew exactly what to do. He hook me up!!!!! price is good and I will be back. read more

Maxwell's Barbershop - Fade - Barbers Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great Service. Great people! Great cuts. Made an appointment on Saturday morning, arrived for appointment I was greeted. Jesse my barber was good conversation and a great barber. read more

Maxwell's Barbershop - Jesse (on the right) he did amazing! I'm just sorry I forgot to take a picture of the before. The service 5 stars. Shout out to Jesse!!! - Barbers Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've been going to Maxwells for years. Jermoy is the man. For the other reviews of people complaining about wait times won't be an issue if you make your appointment online before going in. read more

Go somewhere else!!! Bad service overall. Horrible attitude, lack of good decent haircuts. Can't follow instructions on the cut you ask for. No respect towards customers at all. Don't waste your time here literally they take forever for a shit cut. read more

Its barber shop full of great barbers. wonderful place vibe is great ive been going there for almost 2 years same barber

Made my appointment with Jeromy to be his second client. Showed up a few minutes early, checked in and waited in the car. Gotta do the COVID thing, ya know. On time and into the chair. Jeromy asked a few questions to get an idea of what cut I wanted. Being an old man with a contemporary haircut, I thought he might have a difficult time with this. On went the protective garment and he was off. Clip clip here......buzzing clippers there. We chatted comfortably the entire time which made me relax. I believe all men get a bit wonky in case the cut comes out wrong. Me....a bit but I figure it will grow out in case he goofs up. Thirty minutes later he spins the chair around. Never in my life have I had a haircut that looked so good. I've been to a half dozen barbers (not to mention stylists) and previous barbers all leave a bit to be desired. His cut was perfect. I have received compliments from five people in just two days. This shop is staffed well and outfitted fine. BTW.....pick up a t-shirt when you drop in read more

I thought long and hard about making this review and initially I chose not to write it because I hate to be the guy that complains about something, but I feel it's necessary to inform people that there are certainly better options out there. I'll sum it up this way: If you want your haircut to be a science, which the most accuracy and precision you can get out of it is the outcome, then Maxwell's is your place...as long as Pat is cutting your hair. From my experience, Joe and Nick don't care as much about the details as Pat does...he'll spend a good 30-45 minutes on each person's head of hair (but Joe and Nick are nicer). That being said, it becomes arguable that the value of this attention to detail drastically decreases when there are so many other negative qualities associated with receiving a perfect cut. Maxwell's Barbershop is like an abusive relationship that you can't seem to break away from. Even though you know it's wrong, you keep going back for the same punishment because you like one or two of those qualities so much. Yes, if you go to Maxwell's and Pat cuts your hair, he will go over it with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is perfect and there's not a single stray hair out of line on your head. But you need to ask yourself: is that really worth a 1.5 or 2 hour wait? The answer is no, it's not, because there are many other places that, even though they don't spend 30-45 minutes on your head, give great, even better cuts than at Maxwell's. And if Maxwell's delivers precise, almost scientific haircuts, then you might ask: How can another barbershop deliver a better cut than Maxwell's? The answer is because even though Pat claims that cutting hair is his art, the simple fact is, there's no art. He will give you no input. He will not make any changes to what you request. He'll sit you down, cut your hair exactly the way you ask for it (which is both great and terrible), go over it with a fine tooth comb, and then send you on your way. That's not art. That's cold science. Well, that might be great...if you know exactly what you want and want to look like the 100 other people that go to him and ask for the same cut. That's where Maxwell's and I disagree. I don't always know exactly what I want. I do sometimes want the opinion of the person that went to school for their trade. I do want the person that's cutting my hair to (if I ask them to) make their own suggestions and have some kind of idea as to how they can improve what I'm asking for. There's nothing wrong with that. But Pat will make you feel like there is. Which is why I'm giving you 1-star, Pat. It's not because I care or my feelings are hurt that you do things the way that you do. I appreciate science. I appreciate precision. But I think your business model will eventually fail you. I'm sure you guys make a lot of money doing what you do. But sooner or later people will get fed up with waiting 1-2 hours for their cut when you guys won't take appointments. I certainly am tired of it. What I'm more tired of is your attitude problem when I sit in the chair. Yes Pat, I'm an idiot when it comes to hair. Yes Pat, it did take you "too many questions to figure out" what I wanted. My bad bro. Guess my money's not worth you having to spend that extra 60 seconds on those questions. For anyone reading this. Break up with Maxwell's. BJ's Pro Shop will treat you much better than Maxwell's. Their cuts are (in my opinion, obviously) superior to Maxwell's, they have free drinks while you wait, have a pool table, and they take appointments. It's $3 more but you'll probably agree that an hour of your time is worth much more than that. read more

Proprietors probably consider it a badge of honor, and while you'll probably get a tight cut here, you won't enjoy the experience. Not an ounce of personality, character, joy or customer service is on display. I'd sooner spend a day at the DMV and the dentist than return to the queue at Maxwell's. Unbearably dour. And guys, a suggestion : get a sign-in sheet. read more

I always had a hard time leaving any barbershop happy, any other barber shop doesn't do what I ask for. My friend recommended this place so I gave it a try and Pat gave me exactly what I wanted. This is the first haircut I got that I actually loved. The vibe of the store is awesome as well! I rate this place a 10/10 would recommend! read more

Jesse killed it on my haircut!! I came in with a reference photo and he matched it up perfect with my request of length and I walked out of there confident. read more

Amazing shop! I didn't realize they were appointment only but I lucked out and was able to get in. Jesse gave me a sharp cut and I was in and out within 25 minutes. I'm not a local anymore, but I will definitely return when I'm in the area. Thank you, guys! read more

The environment was great, however the cut itself was one of the the worst ones I've ever had. I left looking silly with no lineup (after specifically asking for one) and my hair wasn't even faded well. I had Jesse cut my hair, super cool dude but not worth the $65 I spent. I know I should've said something but I was just in shock I couldn't even fathom. read more

Good haircut place but on the rush when busy. Need to work on quality verses quantity!

Horrible. Just left there with the worst haircut in my entire life. Came back to the shop and asked for someone else to fix it. Guy was sitting behind the front desk with his arms crossed across his head and told me we are all booked up dude. In my opinion dude that cut my hair did not know he was doing. Unsatisfactory haircut, unsatisfactory customer service. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Maxwell's Barbershop - Front hairline - Barbers Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I took my handicap father in for "the works" today and he had a great experience. People are usually impatient with him because he has difficulty breathing, hard of hearing, and moves slowly but Steven was great and did an amazing job! Everyone was helpful and pleasant! Definitely recommend and I'm going to tell my husband to go too! read more

I came to Reno as California is still closed and I HAD to get my hair cut. Went to Maxwell's and Alex cut my hair. Best I have had in my 66 years gettin haircuts! read more

Awesome experience today! I got a low fade by Dustin and he did a 10/10 job. Great people, great atmosphere, Dustin even had a recommendation for great tacos around the reno area. Will be coming back in the future! Thanks again you guys! read more

I dig this place! Haven't had a proper cut since I moved to Reno, a year ago. I really enjoyed the environment and staff. My first appt was with Jessee Buck...all I can say is; this dude freakin rocks! He took the time to help with my thinning/balding areas. I felt like a million bucks when I left Maxwells. Thanks again fellas. Keep doing an awesome job read more

Great atmosphere. friendly service. I received a hair cut and beard trim from jessee. Jessee was a very nice guy but I am disappointed with his lack of attention to detail. My beard line under my chin was all over the place and the hair cut is just sloppy... very poorly faded. Probably one of the worst cuts I've ever gotten. Next time I'll try another barber. read more

First time here and got my cut from Jeromy. First things first, Jeremy ain't playing no games with these fades. The fade i walked out with today, STRAIGHT FIRE! Now that my hair game tight as can be ima get at these ladies and get a steak! Thanks for the cut and fire advice Jeromy! read more

These guys are awesome! I've been getting my hair cut here for over a year now and they always do a great job. After going to Maxwell's a few times I went to three other barbershops to see if Maxwell's really was the best cut. After the third mediocre cut I stuck with the guy's at Maxwell's . Pat (the owner) and nick give great haircuts, even the newer guy Joe does a great job. He might take a little bit longer cutting your hair but speed will come with time, and the couple times he's cut my hair it's been perfect. So don't worry about which barber you're going to get, they all do a fantastic job. I think the biggest complaint I hear is the wait or that the staff is rude. The wait is completely understandable, theses guys are awesome and people in town know it, so the get a lot of business. They also make sure they take the time to give a good cut instead of turning and burning their customers. As far as them being rude, it's old school barbershop rules...come in, use your eyes and see who's there, then watch for who's coming in. Once you see the last person from when you came in getting a cut, you're next...what a concept. And yes, some of the guys have been a bit short with customers over time but I can see how it would get old/annoying if people kept coming in asking the same dumb questions day in and day out. I love this place. It's the best haircut I've found in Reno so far. Pat, Nick, and Joe have always been great to me, and I'll keep coming back. read more

One of the best haircuts I've ever received. Jesse was friendly and professional. Can't recommend this place enough.

Lets see after coming here for about a year i finally got fed up. Sure their haircuts are good, but are they amazing? Are they worth the awkward cringe feeling you get every time you sit inside this barbershop... NO. -They dont say hi. They dont greet you or welcome you. You should pretty much know everything about them and what they do as soon as you walk in there because thats not their job apparently. And im not expecting a "Hello welcome to Maxwells" but at least a nod, at least a "wassup" NOTHING! -They dont say bye. While Ive been getting a haircut or waiting for one, as soon as a client leaves, they start bad mouthing them. Not always, but it does happen. Who knows what theyve said about me as soon as i leave. -They dont talk to you. They rather talk amongst themselves about other clients, about hockey, baseball, or some drama that happened to one of their friends. Inappropriate sometimes. -They dont keep track of whos next, because thats the clients job. The first time i came to this place, two people cut in front of me because i didnt know i had to know my own place in line. Theres no sign-in sheet. Theres no appointment. You pretty much have to ask the other people waiting for a haircut to see who was the last person who walked in. Ohhhh but... -They love to watch their sports on TV. Constantly looking through the TVGuide on the screen to see what sports are on. -They love to stay silent. No music. No conversation with their clients. All three barbers stay quiet when theyre not talking about drama or other clients of course. Theyre introverts. -They love to shit talk. Talking bad about their clients they had a problem with in the past to the other barbers is constant. I heard the barber once say "Oh that dude wanted a Justin Timberlake haircut, The fuck i look like, do i look like the type of guy who knows Justin Timberlakes haircut, fuck that guy, so i gave him my own haircut" And the other barbers just laughed while the clients sitting waiting for the haircut looked at each other like, "damn, they be talking shit behind peoples back?" Another time the main barber was talking about how he doesnt even feel like coming in anymore, because he's tired of some the customers. He said this to the other barbers in front of the customers! ---Bottom line, Just look at the rest of the reviews for this barbershop. You got first timers raving about how awesome it is just like how i was when i first got a haircut at this place. After a while, you see its true colors. And you almost dont even feel welcomed. They treat their customers as if we need them, and they dont need us. Yeaaaaaa no. Im out. read more

I didn't get a cut here, and I never will. The customer service is terrible and the barber seemed more interested in whatever was on the TV than greeting customers. After walking in I stood in front of the barber for a good 30 seconds before even being acknowledged. Then I got a dirty look and a "have a seat bro." When I asked for the wait time I was shot another dirty look, a shoulder shrug and an "I don't know...45 minutes?" Asking for an approximate wait time is not unreasonable. The fact that these guys don't care enough about their business to greet a customer should give you pause if you're considering letting them anywhere near your hair. It's shitty that for all the great new businesses in midtown there are bad apples like these guys. Stay away. read more

Nick + Pat = Haircuttin' Machines! Men, seriously, if you're looking for a quality cut, look no further -- did I mention it's only $15 dollars?! The Story I have been cutting my own hair since I was 15-years-old; and at the ripe ol' age of 27, I decided, I can afford to see a professional. I'm also SUPER picky when it comes to my hair, just ask my wife. But on a recommendation from a friend, I gave these guys a try, and I've since retired my clippers. Who Are These Guys? Professional is the word. These guys operate a two-man show like you've never seen before. Each offer their own style to cutting your hair, quick and precise to calculated and efficient, but each will work meticulously to get your look just the way you want it. I don't know Pat too well, but Nick is my main-guy, especially since he's an L.A. Dodgers fan. Haters gon' hate. Worth The Wait When you get to this place, you're best advised to either arrive first thing, or be willing to wait it out, because words out that these two are some of the best at their craft. As an added bonus: They both finish off your haircut with a oldtime razor edge finish, using this warm moose/foam concoction that feels amazing. It's what I imagine girls feel when they get their hair shampooed/massaged. #dontjudgeme Newcomer Etiquette Don't be awkward and wait to ask them, "So do I get a number for my place in line?" Simply see where you fall in line with those already waiting, grab a magazine and pop a seat. Pat and Nick, they both really dig on hockey -- the one sport we don't have in Reno -- and you will be quick to learn that it's always on the television there (not a bad thing). Although, they seem a bit intimidating to the uninitiated, they're both really cool guys, and welcome conversation. For example, I've talked about everything from sports and family to tech startups and Reno's future economic development, with the seasoned duo. Bring cash. I want to say they take credit/debit, but for the sake of time, etc. take out a $20, and tip them well. They are charging about $5-$10 less for the quality cut you get. And, if you're really timid and afraid of human interaction -- bring a friend along! It's a great way to pass the time and not feel so inclined to not seem, well, awkward. Rumor Has It ... Another barber will be joining forces at Maxwell's Barbershop in June this year, to make it a trio of mean hair cuttin' and mid-line fade havin', edward scissor-hands type of skill to a head of hair near you. (Source of rumor: Nick & Pat) Happy Yelping! --JDB-- read more

Worst haircut ever. I showed my barber a picture of how I wanted my haircut to look, and I left looking like a muppet. Completely got it wrong nowhere near close to how the picture looked. I should have asked for a refund, but I didn't realize how bad the haircut looked until I got home. I will never come back to this barber again. read more

Jason V has it right. I went in on a recommendation from a friend(who told me about the long waits but said it was worth it) I was greeted by one of the barbers pointing to the waiting people and(before I said a word) says "this is the line"..."hour and a half wait". I was kind of shocked at that type of greeting but put it aside. I know they open at 10am so I asked if I returned the next day at 9 to wait if that would be a good idea. Another barber just shrugs his shoulders and says "you'll probably have company". Ha! You guys lost a customer. A simple "hi how's it going?" Would have kept me there, I was going to read anyway. I know that customer service is a dying craft in this country but it is embalmed and mummified at Maxwells. I know they do excellent work, I've seen it, and that's why I went in and was prepared to wait. Not for service like that though. read more