Most of these glowing reviews are old--thanks, covid--but rest assured, they've still got it…read more After four years of homecutting (that's the haircut equivalent of homeschooling, right?) I finally headed back into the world for a professional cut. And style, and shape, and general pilar resurrection. No issues with timing. Texting Tina got me an appointment the next day. I showed up a few minutes late but she still saw me right away. The cut seemed to take no time at all. But she didn't cut corners to trim the time; she did a *fantastic* job. Even better than my hair was in the Before Times. I'm definitely going back. I might even hit up Ed for some beard work. Before, I was considering getting my hair done right once or twice a year, then going back to homecutting in between...but to look and feel this good for under $40? There's no going back.

Appointment only (I honestly can't imagine a scenario where I'd do a walk-in, I don't have a life…read morewhere I can wait some unknowable amount of time for a haircut) and not cheap but totally worth it of you want not only a great hair cut but also the type of barber shop experience that leaves you feeling so good the rest of your day seems to go smoothly. If you just want your hair cut quickly go somewhere else, if you want to feel like you're spending quality time with a caring friend, go to Anthony's.

Definitely pricier than what I expected seeing two out of for $ signs on Yelp, but also very much…read moreworth it. I've been to some high end Barber Shops like Roosters and Bostonian and I must say this one is definitely in the same league. While Bostonian's charme is in the barbers' entertaining manly dirty talk and Roosters is known for its luxurious, formal appearance of shop and employees, IMHO, this shop strikes the golden middle between the two. Peter, the manager / main barber, is a master of his art, took 1.5h for my first visit, 1h after opening hours, on a Sunday, and created one of the best beard and hair looks I ever had. Including a greatly honest consultation, talking me out of my idea to grow my hair shoulders long based on my hair structure and what would look good on me. he had a nice collection of photos from his Instagram profile which greatly helped us navigate our style planning and the outcome was even better than I expected. The "Peter Haircut" costs $40, the "Peter Beard Cut" costs $20, including hair wash, products for hair and beard, hot towel procedure, and styling.

Great service and cool vibe. I love booking via the app. Sean gives a fantastic cut, and the…read moreservice is always top notch. So why not 5? $$$. But maybe you just get what you pay for, and I'm stuck in 20th century men's cuts pricing.

I go for a trim after I get rather mangy and Joe makes it all clean and neat in short order…read more Friendly and professional.

Joes is a really good barber Never had a bad hear cut !…read moreAnd I am very picky My son also got a very nice shave there hot towels and the all vip treatment !

I am a welcome, senior walker-using walk-in at Shanik…read more Seeing me debark my Uber ride, one of the staff holds the door open as I roll thru. Despite our minor language difference, we are able to communicate what I need and what is needed to get a well-barbered cut. Each barber that has dealt with my ol' head o' hair has been extremely knowledgeable and patient, thorough and detail oriented.

Very talented Barbers. Reasonable prices for the excellent and exceptional service!! Definitely…read moreworth trying these guys out!

I have been going to Frank for years. Best cut I have found in and around town. He does a first…read morerate job while providing great conversation. Frank takes great care to keep his customers CovID free checking each one on entry for their temperature and sanitizes the place between customers and uses disposable covers over your clothes. The name Vincents comes from the previous owner name (Frank's father-in-law). Vinnie has now left us but Frank would make his father-in-law proud of how he keeps the same friendliness and quality service. Currently service is generally by appointment only because of the pandemic but I overwhelmingly recommend this place.

I stopped by in the middle of the day without an appointment. Frank had someone in the chair took…read moremy name and then squeezed me in after he was done with the current haircut. He trimmed my eyebrows and shaved the hair on my neck. e did a top-notch job. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a haircut.

Always a great cut. Every single person in here is polite, professional, kind, and accommodating!…read moreAnd most importantly I've never had a bad haircut here in many many years. They do a more precise job than others around here and you can tell each barber loves their job. Highly recommend!!

Sarah is fantastic and I swear by her. Everyone in the shop is great. Been going here for years…read more It's the only place I go for a haircut.

I've been going to The Heights barber shop for years now, after trying to find a place that knows…read morehow to cut hair. Rina is one of the best barbers I've ever had, and David is great, too. This is an old school barber shop, so you will not be asked "What number?" the moment you sit in the chair-or ever. Yes, it's true; they cut hair quite well using scissors! Of course, they can buzz hair, too. Also, they take time cutting your hair. It's not a 5 or 10 minute cut. I highly recommend this barber shop to anyone seeking a great haircut.

Rena is an excellent barber. The shop is "old school" clean and well kept. Highly recommend her.read more

l always get a great haircut at a reasonable price here. Have been coming here for years. Very…read morefriendly, relaxing place.

I have been coming here for 20+ years. All the girls working here are awesome! Brenna cuts my hair…read more& she does an amazing job. Everyone is very friendly & accommodating. Prices are fair & service is incredible!

1 cut and made this place my regular. great vibe, quality cut, Jim rules!…read morethis review needs 85 characters

I started coming to The Shop ever since CJ moved over. Once you find that perfect barber, you…read morefollow them wherever they go. I live on the South Shore, but I drive up to Somerville just to see CJ! CJ is perceptive to both the client's desires and also what will look good for each person. He clearly communicates what he plans to do, and he will pause to confirm your approval before continuing if it's a new look for you. This is THE most important quality in a barber, because I might have an idea for my haircut/beard trim in my mind, but the barber may see it differently. And now, since I completely trust CJ's judgement, I could walk in and say "Do whatever you want" and I wouldn't worry at all. It was CJ's judgement that led to my current beard style, and looking back it was obviously the right choice. If you need a new barber and don't know where to go, book CJ at either of The Shop locations. I've been going to CJ for years, so the move to The Shop was a no-brainer. Now I have a kid, and CJ cuts his hair, too - super convenient to get both done with one trip. My kid already had a few haircuts done before going to CJ, and CJ is amazing with kids. All the barbers in the place are respectful when we're there - they even sometimes change the music playlist to be kid-friendly, which is an awareness I really appreciate as a parent. The place is clean and welcoming, and the staff are efficient. Street parking is easy enough for the amount of time a haircut would take. I highly recommend CJ and 968 The Shop!

Been getting my hair cut by Alyssa for years and I'm a HUGE fan! She also takes care of cuts for my…read moretwo young boys. She can work with straight hair, tight curls, and everything in between. And her online booking with Squire is easy to use.

From the owner: Hey! I’m Alyssa a professional barber with 6 years of experience. I’m passionate about my craft and…read morededicated to providing top-notch services to my clients. I believe in the power of professionalism and strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone who sits in my chair! I’m excited to bring my skills and expertise to you. Let’s create a great grooming experience together! Call now or visit website to book!