I have been going to The Shop for a few years and just received my first cut from Larence. WOW! For a shop that is geared for a fast men's cut, Larence really took his time making sure everything was perfect. I'm positive he is way more picky than I am, and not only loves his work, but is also very proud of the finished product. He explained to me what he was doing and why. I have never experienced that before. I usually sit down in the next available chair, but from now on, I will always make sure Larence is working. read more

Had to wait a long time over 50 minutes, they told me to come back in 30 minutes when I put my name in. When I came in 30 min later I had to wait an additional 20 minutes. The haircut was okay and it was pretty expensive. read more

Tyrnie, not sure I spelled her name right! She is awesome with braids! I had shoulder surgery and had no right arm for months and needed a solution for my thick and curly mop! I continue to go to her when I want my hair braided!! read more

We have taken our kids here several times and I have gone myself and had good results. Very good haircuts and my little boy looks great. What was nicest is they are very fast which is helpful with small children. To top it all off, we didn't realize they close at 8 on Saturdays and they were still very nice by cutting my boy's and my hair before closing. Nice, friendly people. read more

I'm not sure I understand the poor reviews. I've been coming here since they opened and have never had a bad experience. The quality and consistency is a step up from the Super Cut places, and doesn't waste my time like the Sports Cut place. They specialize in men's cuts and don't pretend to be a full service salon for women. The service has always been prompt and professional. read more

Apparently this place is getting too popular that when you walk in at 6 they cannot accommodate you although they are open til 8. I guess I'll take our families business somewhere else. Lately the staff has been turning over it has seemed like, I don't know if this is affecting their business, but I wish them l luck, I'm done getting my hair cut here and it will take my other 3 family members with that decision. If you go across the street to sports clips if you walk in before 8pm they will still take you. read more

I just started going here this year when Sports Clips was too long of a wait. Boy am I glad I did. I've had great cuts from three different stylists but Larence is a stand out. He takes his time with the details and gave me some great advice with some hair product that has given me great results in thickening my hair. He understands the concerns of guys. read more

We have come here for years with our boys, but the service has completely deteriorated, while prices have increased. The stylists DO NOT LISTEN, they just start buzzing away, regardless of customer's request, and yet still manage to leave the hair uneven. Rachel is the only one who seems capable, and she is always booked solid of course. The wait times are unreasonable, with a no appointment policy. AVOID read more

I see Mandy, she's awesome! No matter what kind of hair cut I ask for she always figures out a way to get it done. I've gotten my hair cut by a few different girls here but Mandy is my go-to for sure. I can't say enough good things about my experience here, I've kept my hair short for a time and then grew it out, and then back to short! Mandy helped me the whole way! read more

This is the first time I am putting a 1 star on a business so "no not a person who constantly nags at businesses". I've been bringing my son here for the last 2 years since we moved to this area. And my husband comes here too. Today I called in asked if we can come, they asked the standard COVID-19 questions I answered and made an appt for my son. I packed him up and my 5 day old baby and we rushed over there to make it to the appt. At the door, Britney came out to check temp and she said "let me ask my manager about the baby" who has a carseat cover on her... she came back and said "your daughter (5 days old) needs to be wearing a mask as well!" SHE IS 5 DAYS OLD. SHE IS 6PDS. SHE IS IN A CARSEAT WITH A COVER OVER HER. when I explained that kimg county is 2+ and wa state is 5+ for kids....she stated "we are a private business and can do whatever we want and those are our rules." I'm sorry? But what would LITERALLY KILL MY NEWBORN! AND WHAT KIMD OF MASK WOULD FIT HER?! so I said I will not be coming back here again you guys have lost our business. I had no fight in me, because I was so taken back- shocked, confused, hurt. And she gave me a smirk and said " you're not the only one to say that" smiled and closed the door on me. I have never experienced such ignorance, such rudeness, such harshness, and I sat in the car. Cried for a bit as my toddler kept saying "its okay mama we will find another place for a haircut" we went across the street to sports clips and they didmt even ask my son to wear a mask. They were kind, understanding and so sweet! Never coming back here again and I hope that their snarky remarks gets them where it needs to in business. read more

They are very unprofessional and change prices. Quoted $70 for everything and finished everything. Very basic and could of gotten it for way cheaper most places. They changed price to over $100. Not good business at all. Will never go back, or recommend.. read more

Love the fact you can just walk in, there were 3 male customers ahead of me and I didn't have to wait long. I'm satisfied with the cut and price. I will probably be returning and would recommend to others. Update: the cut afterwards left me underwhelmed. I want to get my hair done again but hesitant to come back. It was nice to walk in, super affordable, but you don't leave with much read more

I love that my husband and I can come in together and both get hair cuts. The stylists are friendly and know what they are doing! I don't understand the bad reviews. We have been coming here for 2 years and have never got a bad cut. I have specific requests when I get my hair cut because of my line of work, they listen and always do a great job for both of us. They even let us bring our dog in so he doesn't have to stay in the car! read more

My husband took my 20month old son for his first haircut. It went so well! The stylist not only did a great job she put a lock of his hair in an envelope for me for later. I didnt think of that it really meant so much. Will be taking the family there for all of our hair cuts now. read more

Love this place for my son's hair cuts they get him right in and do an amazing job this is the go to place for sure and great price they sometimes have a dog running around in there and that help keep kids entertained if there's a short wait read more

I always get a nice tight fade at The Shop. Trust me, I've been other places and been straight botched! You can pay a little less down the road, but I learned my lesson. Cool stylists that know what they're doing and the place has a low key vibe. I highly recommend. read more

I normally don't bother writing bad reviews, (mostly because I don't like negativity) but after a 3 hour wait and dealing with a rude teenager behind the counter here you go. I would not even give a star if I thought yelp would post it, we showed up at 2 and left at 530 the girl behind the counter put people in front of us. We were told they would get to us at 330 and we finally got my son in a chair at 445. Basic hair cut, nothing special, should have gone to super cuts. read more

So after 8 years of getting my hair cut here the quality of the cut is still great. The service from the front counter girl not so much. Of course they are busy on a Sunday I expect that. I am picky about who cuts my hair so when I put my name down on a list I put two stylists names down. I knew it was going to be at least a half hour to 45 minute wait as she told me that 3 times. The third time she came over and suggested someone else cut my hair was the last time she needed to try and make that recommendation. Rachel and Mandy always go A step above and give a great haircut. So to me it's worth the wait but I do not need to be overly persuaded by a receptionist to have someone else cut my hair. read more

This ace is pretty decent for a cut. The stylist are very friendly and do a good hob following directions. I got a pretty good cut however there are other options in the area for the price like Sports cuts accros the street. I would retirm for a hair cut in a pinch. read more

Was turned away a half hour before closing for a buzz cut with all their open signs on. It used to be the same stylist's for years but seems to be a very high turnover rate these days. I don't recognize any of them now. Also, don't forget to call and put your name on the list. read more

Great Clips quality hair cuts at twice the price. Nothing redeeming about this place whatsoever. Decent marketing and branding which draws people in but their staff doesn't give great haircuts on a consistent basis. Some are good and others are terrible. If you want a good haircut you have casino odds walking through the door. I've had bad haircuts before, more often from the shop but I really hate paying $30 for a bad haircut. And I'm a guy with short hair so it's not like my hair is very tricky or complicated to cut. I literally had a person cut my hair here that listened to nothing I requested and just cut my hair how they wanted. This place is awful. I'm not sure where they find some of these hair stylists, maybe they're recovering meth addicts or something and this whole thing is a gracious act of charity. I certainly hope so. If not, they're simply incompetent and in turn so is their management/ownership. Hair Masters across the street isn't as "cool" with their branding but at least they can cut hair and it's cheaper. Go figure. Super Cuts is a better option too, and so is great clips come to think of it. If great clips gives you a bad haircut at least it's only $12 with the coupon. The Shop is akin to being mugged by a crack head with clippers. read more

The stylists here are friendly and do a very good job cutting men's hair. They do a great job keep wait times to a minimum, as well.

Got another great haircut from the shop today. I get my 3 year old son's hair cut here too. He really likes the stylists and the atmosphere. We have both been happy with our looks every time we go. read more

Just moved to Maple Valley and wanted to check out a new place to get my haircut. I never need anything fancy and this place fits the bill for me. 18$ for a men's haircut with easy conversation, shampoo and quick wash of my hair, and some product to keep it in line for the day. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Used to take my son here for a haircut all the time, however the staff today were absolutely horrible. The front desk gal was very short with us and acted like we were a burden on them for coming in, along with the gal that did my sons hair who was not nice to my son during his haircut. She completely messed it up and then blamed the whole thing on him. Very unprofessional. I asked her to fix it to balance things out and it still came out horrible. What happened to being conservative as a stylist?!?! Not much you can do when the hair is gone!! They then tried to charge me for a full hair cut too! I had to ask what the age was for the kids cut price before they actually changed it for me!!! We will never go to this place again. There are much better trained professionals out there that we will gladly give our money to! read more

The turn over at this place is ridiculous. New stylist all the time and never know if it will be a decent cut. You can get a good haircut from maybe 5 out of the 10/12 stylist. Also, If you want a quality/ not rushed haircut, stay away from the heavyweight stylist Brooklyn. The way this place is ran says a lot about the management. read more

I have been going here for almost 5 years (over 30 times). I have had my hair cut by over 10 different stylists and I can only remember 1 time I was unhappy with my cut (I let her cut it too short). I have also taken all 3 of my children here a dozen times. They are ages 1,14,&15 and the older two have never complained (both have long hair). I enjoy being able to stop in any time without an appointment and get a great cut. I would not suggest stopping in any closer than 20 minutes till closing as they are likely to tell you there is not enough time left to do your hair. read more

Their haircuts are fine but they serve people who are getting coloring and more expensive styles over people who are just getting a cut. I think it's tip farming and it's completely unprofessional. I waited for 30 minutes and a lady came in and asked "how long for a color" (ie. She didn't have an appointment) and she got seated right away while I was left to languish on the bench. I asked the woman at the desk about it and she told me the person serving her was their designated colorist. I don't buy that for a second because that stylist had been cutting hair when I came in and there were 2 others getting colored by other stylists when I was told that. The stylist just knows she's going to get a bigger tip from a more expensive color then a simple men's cut. I will never go there again unless this practice is stopped. Be prepared to wait forever and be jumped by anyone coming in to get a color if you just need a haircut. If I am not valued by the stylists I will take my business elsewhere. P.S. I'm a great tipper. read more

I have been coming here for a couple of years and I have always had great service and an excellent haircut. Convenient hours and no appointment necessary! Very clean and everyone is away nice and helpful. read more

I love coming to The Shop, super cool atmosphere and Brooklyn is the best! I've spent years trying to get my hair to a certain shade of blonde and Brooklyn nailed it! Amazing cuts too and very fast. I won't go anywhere else from now on. Highly recommend. read more

I discovered place by accident after recently moving to the area. Rachel did a tremendous job cutting my hair. She takes pride in doing her job well and took the time to make sure everything was perfect . She also had no problem rinsing my hair and even offered me a shampoo at no extra cost. She was very pretty and personable as well. I will be visiting her again! read more

Before ever coming into The Shop to get my haircut I was always looking for a different place. Ever since coming there I have never went anywhere else. It's a great place and they always provide good service. In all my experiences with hair salons they definitely give the best haircuts regardless of who you work with. I haven't regretted any of my haircuts from them. Hope this is helpful! read more

Don't listen to the bad reviews. The Shop in Covington is great. Probably the best place in town to get a haircut. It is not some Beauty Salon like a Gene Jaurez but for the price, there really isn't a place better in Covington/Maple Valley. If you want quality color, make an appointment with Clarise. She has been in the business a long time and is great at what she does. read more

The Shop is hands down the BEST salon/barber shop I've ever been too. Great customer service, awesome hair cuts, and colors! I have to give kudos to Mandy who colored my hair recently and did a super awesome job! All of the girls there are friendly and fun and not to mention gorgeous!! Awesome place to go!! read more

My husband just came home after getting a haircut and they butchered his hair. He has a beard and his sideburns connect with his beard. They went in and shaved his sideburns off so now he has a huge gap on both sides of his face. When I called to complain they tried to pull the whole " your phone is cutting out" excuse when I was explaining what happened. read more

I recently moved to Kent from Enumclaw, and was used to getting great service from The shop in Enumclaw. I tried really hard to like the Covington location, but the service is just terrible. I would rather go to a supercuts then ever deal with them again. read more

There's only one redeeming stylist here. Today I came in and my trusted expert was not in. The lady who provided my trim destroyed my hair and all of its aesthetics. The Shop, please encourage your associates to listen to their clients. read more

In case you were wondering why I did not leave a tip the day before a holiday? I would kind of like it if you said hi at some point during the haircut, and though not required asking me the day before Thanksgiving what my plans are would have been a great segway into some in depth conversation about global warming. Oh and a thank you would have been nice!! Very awkward!! read more

Poor customer service. I came in with my son in need of a hair cut. No hi or hello. Instead I was told as soon as I walked in to sign in. I picked my son up in my arms and was about to walk over to the desk before she barked at me again "You need to sign in!". I turned around and walked out. I understand if you're busy and over worked but no excuse to be treated that way! read more

Today, they gave my boyfriend Steven a free haircut because he said he didn't have time so he needed a fast cut. SO if you are short on time stop in for a free one. He hopes to get one next time too. read more