Wow, very rude. I was a walk-in, trying the place for the first time after reading the reviews…read more They asked me to wait while the two barbers working finished (totally fine, fully understandable). Then, a new walk-in arrived with his son. The new arrival spoke in another language and a third hair cutter came out. I watched the exchange as the host pointed at the schedule, mentioned walk-in in reference to the new person and then the new hair cutter looked at me and said he would not be able to take me after the new walk in jumped ahead. I guess at this establishment it REALLY pays to be a regular. This place does not seem like they want new business. I recommend finding another option (I will).

My friend and I wanted to do a makeover for fun. After a lot of searching, we ended up at Barber…read moreEffect. While it was out of our way (it's not accessible by metro), we chose it due to the easy to use website, straightforward pricing, great reviews on google and customer images that were exactly the style we were looking for. And WOW... the commute was 100% worth the cost of an Uber ride. We booked with Frank and couldn't believe the magic hands this man has! hahaha. Frank is funny, kind and was super helpful bringing both his expertise and listening skills to the table. We showed up with a few samples of what we wanted and Frank worked his magic on my friend's hair and beard. I also was super annoying recording everything for TikTok (haha!) because, well, we wanted to make a funny video of the experience for our friends - and Frank was so fun to work with. He even jumped in some pictures with us at the end. Most important, my friend got so many compliments on his new look afterwards. I highly recommend Barber Effect and Frank!

I've been getting my haircuts here for a few years now. Andre and Luis are both phenomenal barbers…read more They really listen to their clients to ensure you are satisfied with your cut. Very courteous, professional and skilled. I arranged for a manicure for my mom and pedicure for my dad, both done by Jacqueline. She was very warm, polite and professional from start to finish. Both of my parents really enjoyed it so I will be bringing them back. You're always greeted warmly by the front staff with choice of a beverage. The vibe is upscale but not too stuffy.

Ozzy always takes good care of me. I go for a mid level skin blowout. His attention to detail is…read moreunmatched. Some times i go while on phone calls, some times I go ready to chat it up. They give beer or any drink from their bar, which is a nice touch. Not for me personally as it is an awkward setup to drink while getting my hair cut.

My son couldn't be happier! Smiling ear to ear with his low tapper fade and messy textured top…read more This is our first experience with Ali and we will definitely be back.

Avoid at all costs if you want a decent haircut. Told my barber Inyoung I liked my current…read morehairstyle but just wanted to trim it an inch or so shorter to maintain it, and explained how I'd had it cut in the past. She asked no questions and I assumed she understood, but clearly that was not the case. She proceeded to butcher my hair beyond recognition, cutting it jagged and inconsistent. Will not be back. Attached are results from today and reference photo from two weeks ago. EDIT: To their credit, I appreciate management for reaching out right away and processing a full refund for me.

I called last minute hoping to get a haircut, and Sam graciously gave me his lunch break to…read moreaccommodate me! (Which I didn't know until I was there) I walked in and was very warmly greeted and immediately felt comfortable. Sam was a great conversationalist with zero awkwardness. ( we've all had that awkward "how's the weather" haircuts ) To top it off, his skills matched his vibe! I got an excellent skin fade and trim. I was in and out in under 20 mins. AND I was shocked when the cost was only $35! 10/10 highly recommend!

Been growing my hair out for awhile asked for texture and they cut off like 2-3 inchesread more

My son needed a haircut badly. Yelped barbers with super fading skills. Ryan's was 6 minutes away…read moreand able to take walk-ins. I asked for a high fade but wanted the keep the top 2 inches long. This is the finest cut my son has ever had. So happy with the result, worth every penny. We were in and out in 20 min, will be back next time we're in town.

I came to this barbershop looking for a fair priced cut with a stylish barber. I was looking for a…read moremodern mullet with a mid taper fade on the sides. Ryan was very rude when asking how I wanted my haircut done, and he continued to complain about my thick hair and how it is hard to work with. It is almost like I have too much hair and i'm looking for a HAIRCUT. Ryan is funny and can be fun to talk to, but he was very rude to me and my old barber. My old barber quit which is why I was coming to this shop as an alternative. Ryan charged 36$ cash and made me use his ATM even though he has a card reader. Ryan took my fade to the absolute top of my head, made it so that my corners could not be filled anymore, thinned the everliving hell out of my hair, and made parts very uneven. I do not recommend this shop because he rushes, is rude, only takes cash, and does a poor job.

The barbers (Tony, Jessica, Kim, Hellen, etc.) are very skilled. It is also very clean. My wife…read moresuggested that I go here on a regular basis. She said that I look my best after every haircut here. I agree.

Great Barber Shop! Tony takes his time and gives the best haircuts I have ever had. If you live in…read moreFairfax City, give Tony your business.

Went to Tien and he gave me the worst haircut in my entire life. I showed him a picture and…read moreexplained to him how I wanted my hair cut. He proceeded to shave off the sides of my hair and go all the way up, even though I had told him I wanted a low fade and showed him a picture of my haircut. The haircut he gave me looked nothing like what I had showed him. I will not be coming back here and would advise anyone to avoid going here (especially Tien he was absolutely terrible)

When I first moved to the Fairfax area, I went around to a lot of the "best" shops looking for a…read morebarber I could trust. I saw varying levels of skill elsewhere--not necessarily bad work, just inconsistent--but Trieu is easily at the top of my list and has become my go-to. I barber as a hobby--not professionally, just for friends--so I look at haircuts a bit differently than the average client. I'm a pretty normal, low-maintenance guy regarding my own hair, but because I know the trade, it honestly kills me when I see professionals taking shortcuts or ignoring the fundamentals just to turn over the chair. I wanted someone who simply respects the craft, and that is Trieu. His technical approach is unique and demonstrates high-level skill: For medium length on top, he moves away from rote sectioning (holding hair between fingers). Instead, he combs along and against the grain to gauge the natural fall, cuts using a freehand sculpting technique, and thoroughly cross-checks. The Result: This method optimizes the cut for your specific head shape rather than just following a cookie-cutter pattern. It creates natural texture within the cut itself, saving time on point-cutting or texturizing later. Other details you will notice: * Sanitation: Hygiene is on point; he changes out his straight razor blades for every single client. * Detailing: He is efficient, but he doesn't rush the finish. He does multiple rounds of detailing with the trimmers to catch any strays and clean up the perimeter. * The Transition: His scissor work connects the top and sides smoothly for a solid blend. I wouldn't say the fades are 100% perfect, but they are a solid 98%. Given the volume he handles and his efficiency, the execution is exceptional. Like I said, I'm not vain about my hair, I just appreciate good work and quality care. I trust Trieu's skills completely.

They do a great job of cutting my bf hair! One of my bf closest friends actually recommended this…read morespot and now my bf has two of his brothers also coming here for a cut. They're professional, spot is clean, they're cost effective I think $30-35. I would recommend Mino, that's who all 5 guys go to. They all get styled different and have different hair types, but Mino can do it all. He's versatile and kind. Just show him a picture of what you want. My bf has a shelf head shape, and amino cuts it in a way that makes it look less noticeable lol

Went here as a black person with 4a/b hair and just felt like I was treated extremely rudely by one…read moreof the barbers, it felt very dehumanizing and disrespectful.

Good quality. They take their time. Reasonable waits. Worth checking out for men and kids. No…read moreopinion on women's cuts as that's not me

Best barber I have found in the area! Had a spot in falls church I used to be a regular at, but…read moreonce I found this spot, I never went back

I have had haircuts from several of the barbers, and have considered the quality of the cuts…read moresatisfactory and the fees standard for the area. However, I have a concern about something that may annoy or even offend some of their customers. All of the barbers appear to have Vietnamese heritage. They are all totally fluent in English. But it is fairly common for some of them to engage in conversations entirely in their native language, including laughing, etc. I suspect this is all innocent back and forth among them, but I think it is fair to say that many Americans would consider it a bit rude. It would be unfortunate if this resulted in some customers deciding to go elsewhere. This is offered as constructive criticism and for no other reason.

My man's Luke Skywalker is always there for me when I need a haircut! You can make an appointment…read moreonline seamlessly and also they're very accommodating with the haircut you want. They're always quite busy which shows how popular they are and majority of their customers look like regulars that return time after time. If you need a haircut, don't look anywhere else this place will get you right!