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    Sly's Barber Shop

    4.2 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbers
    Open 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Sly's Barber Shop

    Haircut

    Haircut and shave

    Shave only

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    This was my son's before picture.
    Terry S.

    Staying at a nearby hotel to attend my daughter's volleyball tournament and wanted to get my son's hair cut. Sly did a great job with his unruly hair. A lot of barbers seem to not like cutting hair for kids, but Sly had no broken with doing so, and made my son really comfortable. Would definitely recommend Sly and his team!

    Pre-haircut selfie!
    Julia K.

    This place is awesome! Friendly service and excellent skill. I'm a girl who buzzed her hair a few months ago and is in the process of growing it back out - I was nervous to get my first razored-in part but they did an amazing job. I'm so so happy with what I received (and at a great price too.) I don't even live in Boston but I'm seriously considering making the two hour trek just to get a cut here again. UPDATE: I've been back to the shop four times since (keep in mind I live two hours away and travel just to get my hair cut here) and each experience was just as great as the first. It's always a good time catching up and getting a cut.

    Sampson W.

    I have always loved coming to Sly's barbershop. Not only is he great at cutting hair, but he is charismatic and makes you feel comfortable while you are in the shop. He has a wide range of talent when it comes to hairstyle that he can produce. He handles well, weaves, braids, and extensions. He also has a versatility in more complex cuts, like the fade mixed with a longer, pompadour styled grown out top (Macklemore). Keep your eyes keenly peeled for his shop, because it is discretely nestled into an unassuming storefront. Sly has recently hired another fellow named Michael who rivals Sly in barber talent. Wait time has been cut down, and I received an excellent bald fade from Michael last week.

    my locs on the floor!
    Miya C.

    I've been growing my locs for 7 years. They got really unhealthy and I resisted for so long but eventually I knew it was time to cut them. I was so nervous. I waked in and the barbers immediately made me feel comfortable just by the way in which they were interacting with everyone in the shop. They were personable, kind, and easy going. Sly told me to trust him and I pushed back a little at first because I was nervous, but he constantly reassured me that I was in good hands and once I calmed down I realized that he was right! I had no reason to be worried, he did an amazing job. Because of him I am so happy with my decision to cut my locs. Everyone in this place is amazing and I will definitely be back for a touch up in a few weeks!

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    Excellent service always on point with the cut and a positive environment...would highly recommend

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    Great haircuts, great conversation, and great price. Sly's is a top notch barber shop.

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    4.2(99 reviews)
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    Eddie is the man! I've been to a lot of barbers over the years, but nobody comes close to the…read moreconsistency and attention to detail Eddie brings to every cut. He always takes the time to get it just right, checks in throughout, and somehow remembers exactly how I like it even months later. The shop itself has a great local vibe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming, but it's Eddie's professionalism and skill that make me keep coming back. Whether it's a quick cleanup or a full restyle, he nails it every time. Highly recommend Eddie at Dente's if you're looking for a reliable, high-quality barber in Somerville. You'll walk out feeling fresh every time.

    A barber named Kemet took 1.5 hours to give me the worst haircut of my life. He nicked the back of…read moremy head with his razor, gave me a bald spot on my cowlick, and a completely uneven taper. He was very rude and honestly seemed high out of his mind to be quite honest. He also was making a lot of rude comments about cutting 'women's hair' (i am queer and have had a standard men's cut for the last 10 years, nothing crazy. I go to barbershops all the time, and I told him I could leave if he was uncomfortable cutting my hair). I should have just walked out. Avoid this place at all cost.

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