owner (asian lady) cut my hair, pretty good cut, but then proceeded to proselytize very aggressively her views on religion, which were lame to say the very least. one memorable outburst, on what happens if you don't believe: "you go hell! stay there for ever !!!" true story. read more

I explicitly asked her not to cut my hair too short but she gave me a buzz cut. I have clippers at home so was left wondering why I paid $30. read more

I've been looking for a new barber since I got to college. I been to a few places around Providence, but no one nailed it. The first cut I got here was perfect. I showed her a picture or two, and she got it right. Hands down best barber in college hill. read more

I have had three haircuts here and each one was exactly what i wanted. Ms. Chang even fixed several bald spots that a friend cut into my hair which are now invisible. Not to mention, she is kind and friendly and a joy to talk to. This is the only place I will go to get cuts when I'm on the east coast. Very reasonably priced! read more

I just got the worst haircut in my entire life...the stylist Yoon was friendly, but she just destroyed my self-confidence and my backside. I did tell her that the backside looked uneven, but she waved off my concerns and told me that it did look even. Perhaps there was some sort of miscommunication--I do see she means that the shape looks okay, but, there are noticeable patches, and the transition from the top of the backside to the bottom isn't smooth. Please reconsider another hair salon, and make sure your chosen stylist does listen to your concerns. read more

Smart Cuts - Patches? - Hair Salons Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

You probably won't get the best haircut of your life here, but you'll get a serviceable, fairly cheap and convenient haircut close to campus. I was able to walk in at 4 PM on a Friday and only had to wait 5 minutes to get in the the chair. The lady cutting my hair was very nice and did seem to take care in cutting my hair. But when she asked me if I had ever considered getting a perm halfway through my cut, I knew I had made a terrible mistake. Ultimately, my hair didn't look amazing, but it wasn't messed up in any way. But I've had way better haircuts that are just tighter and cleaner. For $18, it's not a bad value. The haircut is done dry (they don't wash your hair). If you want a Korean-style haircut, this might be the place for you, otherwise there are probably better options. read more

Pretty good regular mens haircut with no wash, except it costs 18$, you have to make an appointment and there's usually no parking. Price and convenience make this place slightly less appealing. read more

Can't deny Ms. Chang is the master at asian cuts. For all your bowl, undercut, beiber head needs, shes got you covered! $17 plus tip for men is more than reasonable especially for her expertise in scissor finesse. read more

Ladies, if you have long, thick hair, do not go here. This was one of the worst cuts I have ever had. I only gave 3 instructions, 1 of which was leave the bottom layer thick, and she repeated this back to me even as she insisted on using the thinning shears on the bottom layer of my hair. I'm disappointed especially because this is a problem that can't be fixed aside from months and months of growing my hair to its natural thickness. Other reviews say she is a good barber, so that's great. I'm giving her 2 stars purely because she seems nice (though she ignored my request), I liked her shampoo massage, and I like funky, old shops. But if you have long hair, run the other way! read more

As an Asian male, I've struggled for years to find a go-to barber in Providence. Never been one for fancy salons while places like Supercuts were always hit-or-miss for me. Eventually, I got into the habit of pushing off haircuts until I could make trips to Boston. A few months ago, I finally decided to stop by this unassuming barber shop after reading some Yelp reviews. I am so excited to say that my barber search is finally over! Chang is a sweet lady who is a natural at cutting Asian hair (most of her customers seem to be Asian though she definitely has non-Asian clientele as well). I prefer a pretty plain haircut, which Chang is great at, though many of her customers go for edgier looks with good results :) Chang is patient and very careful with her work. Lately, weekend and weekday evenings have been busy so I'd recommend calling ahead to make an appt. read more

I've always tried hard to find a real haircut place that can handle the delicate (lol) nature of Asian guy hairs, and as much as I hate to leave my trusted hairstylist in Boston, I find that Smart Cuts offered a similar level of technique and style that is hard to find, especially for less than $20. This place is primarily operated by a single person, and is fairly hidden unless you are looking for it. The hair stylist is a nice Korean lady who's no stranger to the hair cutting business and while she may not cut with surgical precision (as you may tell, I'm still very biased), she is very careful and knows how to avoid the fresh hair-cut look that plagues many of us. My only concern was that I had asked her to be creative, give me a hair style that's different than what I have currently, and she pretty much just shortened my hair...granted it was neater and more clean, but I was really disappointed that nothing much had changed. So overall, my suggestion is that if you're going to Smart Cuts, definitely have a particular style in mind. read more

I usually don't get the exact haircut I wanted, but I'm used to it. However, here not only did Ms Chang give me a terrific haircut in no time, but I also felt very safe in those COVID times. Great place, definitely going again. read more

Very good barbershop! The lady who cut my hair was very nice and although it's a small shop, I find it quite nice inside. I didn't ask for anything extravagant to be done on my hair, so I can't tell if she's skilled or super skilled, but she made my hair look nice and did everything I asked so that's 5/5 in my book. To top it all off it was only $16 before tip. I will mention that it's probably best to make an appointment because they can get quite busy. I'll definitely be back. It was a nice, quick, and affordable trip. Definitely recommend this place over the other barbershops in the area. read more

Chang is amazing!! She clearly knows what she is doing and listens to what you want. I went in because I didn't want to pay $40+ dollars for an undercut and had heard that Smart Cuts was great for men's haircuts. But it's also great for women's haircuts! For half the price I would have paid at another salon, I got great service and a haircut I feel confident in. I'm definitely recommending this place to people. read more

Mrs. Chang is a Korean lady who knows how to cut Asian hair. According to her, she has been working as a hair designer past 10 years or so in RI. She was in Newport, RI in the past. Since about 2 years ago, she opened her shop in Providence, RI and enjoys working with people. As I mentioned earlier, since she is korean, and for that fact, I think she has a tendency of giving male asian a hair cut that is more trendy among Koreans. Call in ahead if you are getting the hair cut towards the end of the day, as people tend to come late and it gets crowded there. Recommend this hair shop for the college/graduate students who has failed from super cut, etc. read more

Quality haircut at a reasonable price? Yes, that's a thing here! I used to go around trying different barbors for haircuts, but this one is great. If you're a student in the area, the prices here are very reasonable (At the time of writing it's $17 for a simple cut and wash). The lady there is also very nice and very welcoming. read more

This was the worst haircut I've ever had. On top of that, the experience was horrible. I made the appointment by phone, but when I arrived on time I was asked to wait because there were two guys there already. My haircut started 25 mins later than my appointment time. I told her I have thick long hair and I wanted it trimmed 5 inches and some layers but it didn't seem like she understood English very well. At last I gave up, and said "well just trim my hair 5 inches shorter, that's it." When she was cutting my hair, she had to stop many times to answer the phone. As more customers coming in, she just rushed and didn't even fully blow dry my hair. She didn't wash my hair before the cut either. And I was charged $40. Plus tips. The bottom of my hair came out so bad it's not even close to straight. And it was cut much shorter than what I asked, so I couldn't even go to another hairdresser to fix it. If I could give zero star I would. Ladies, RUN AWAY if you don't want your hair ruined. And you can get much better service and haircut somewhere else that is also cheaper than $40. read more

Smart Cuts - Look at the haircut I got. - Hair Salons Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Very quick, inexpensive cut for mens hair. I've been twice now and plan to go back again in a couple months.

Great hair cuts and a very affordable price. My boyfriend often gets his haircuts here. He's has a hard time trying to find someone who he likes in Providence that wasn't too expensive. Great for college students read more

I have been going regularly to Smart Cuts for over a year now. She always knows exactly what I need and I get an excellent haircut!

Nice owner and good small business. Better than the alternative which is supercuts. I'm all for keeping small businesses alive!

Best haircut I've ever gotten, no exaggeration. I went in today with long, thick hair and I knew I wanted a short haircut, but I wasn't sure what. She suggested a certain cut and proceeded to spend an hour on my hair to give me that look. It cost $35, which was very reasonable considering how long it took. Can't wipe the smile off my face!!!! read more

A diligent & Great hairstylist! Good experience. Thank you.

Very nice lady! Gave me a great cut and seemed to know exactly what I wanted after I showed her some previous pictures of my hair. Haircut came out perfect at a very decent cost.($16+$3 for tips= 19$ total) She was also skilled at what she did and was able to finish my cut in half the time it usually takes at my other barbershop. Would def go back for my next haircut and would recommend to everyone! read more

Chang is fast and great with the haircuts, especially Asian hair. Incredibly cheap too, $16 for a cut. I went to much more expensive salons for a while before Smartcuts opened up, and I can definitely say that her haircuts are of equal or superior quality (if you have Asian hair at least, I don't see too many non-Asians there). Used to be able to just walk in, but now have to make appointments at least a day ahead of time (and that's only if you're ok with getting your haircut around 5 or 5:30 even though she closes at 6). The other haircutter there is a-ok too, I got a haircut with him when I walked in the other day and she was booked. He is clearly less experienced and slower but he still does a good job, and really works to give you what you want. read more

It was a terrible experience on smart cuts. I didn't mean they give me a very bad haircut. But it looks awful and stupid personally. They didn't accept all my requires. One more reason is because of this cutting, I lost my favorite haircut( From born to now) forever and ever. The service and price of smart cuts are okay. Unfortunately, this foolish destroyed my day and I don't want to come this place again. read more

Smart cuts is the best! Seriously one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. And basically the same price as SuperCuts.

Called ahead on a Saturday, no problem getting an appointment for later in the afternoon. Arrived a few minutes early and was seen right on time, even though there was another guy waiting ahead of me (good thing I made that appointment--sorry to the bro who was waiting). Got the dude rather than Mrs. Chang. He did a great job: listened to what I wanted, used his judgment to make sure it turned out looking good, and really took his time. Got a cool-looking taper on the neck and sideburns I've never had done before (usually at other places they ask "do you want it square or round?") but it looks fab. All for only $16 and super close to work. Found my new go-to haircut place in Providence. Highly recommend. read more

I have been coming here over last couple years (half an hour drive!). ms cho is so good at customizing her cuts based on the shape of the head and type of hairs. being a person with an weird head shape, and thick hairs, I appreciate smart cuts being in a driving distance. Yeo thumbs up! read more

I had a great experience at Smart Cuts. I showed up without an appointment (admittedly early on a Tuesday afternoon), and I was seen immediately. I gave Chang very little to go on in terms of what I wanted, and she still gave me a terrific haircut. She was extremely friendly, and the haircut was both fast and reasonably priced ($18). Overall, I'd highly recommend Smart Cuts for a men's haircut. read more

This is the best haircut I have gotten in my four years in PVD. The stylist here knew exactly what I wanted even though I had trouble describing it to her. The level of perfectionism and attention to detail was fantastic. Very friendly staff and good conversation to be had during my cut! I highly recommend this place for young men's haircuts. read more