Came along with a coworker to get a haircut ‍ The place is pretty spacious and bright. The stylist auntie is very skilled and professional, great service. Not cheap, but worth experiencing the service in the US read more

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Best barbershop around, with Mai, the owner, providing outstanding service and and exceptional professionalism. I've tried the others nearby, on Clarendon Blvd., but am totally sold on TL Barbershop and have been coming regularly for several years. Don't miss it! read more

The premises are clean, the prices are reasonable, and some of the barbers are good. However, I am extremely upset with one of the main barbers there. I went in for a cut, the top was left a little too long, so I came back just a few minutes later to get it cut just slightly more. I asked for only a tiny amount, specifically a week's worth of hair, but she proceeded to cut much more, especially in the very front of my head where it is thinning. At the end she said she had cut half an inch, which is a month's worth, not a week. She was in a hurry to get to other customers, so she did a quick and lackluster fix. Now I'm left with hair too short, just a couple weeks before a milestone birthday of mine, when I will be seeing lots of family and friends, having pictures taken, etc. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, she tried to tell me that she cut less than she did, when I SAW HER CUT MORE. Furthermore she kept harping on the simple fact that I asked to have it shortened. Yes, I asked to have it shortened, but a SPECIFIC AMOUNT, and she went more than what I requested. In addition, she denied having cut as much as half an inch... when she clearly told me at the end of the cut that she cut half an inch! What really bothers me is not that she made a mistake, but that she refuses to take responsibility for it AND tries to convince me (and herself) that she did otherwise. While in the past I've had a few good haircuts here, this left such a bad impression on me that I will not be coming back. read more

Frank el mejor barbero del dmv, experiencia única recomendado al 100, eh estado en muchas barberias por acá y no pasa nada aca trabajo asegurado y finura pura read more

Mai, who owns the shop, has been cutting and coloring my husband's hair for years. The cut is great, the color natural, and the price is reasonable. We highly recommend her. read more

My favorite haircut of all time. I've been going here for probably longer than 5 years and I don't plan on going anywhere else. Highly recommend for fantastic value! read more

They were great! Convenient location and very nice people and clientele. I'd go back in a minute.

Been going here for years now. Everyone is friendly and I've always gotten a great cut for a very reasonable price. Sometimes my overall satisfaction with the cut itself differs depending on which barber I get but that's mostly a product of being a walk in instead of booking in advance. read more

My boys have been coming here for over 5 years now. We live in CT & plan our trips to DC & always call Mai to get appointment's as soon as we arrive to the area! (5 hour commute) is so worth it, to get our haircuts with Mai!! She always remembers us with a beautiful smile!! read more

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Pre-COVID19.. I had a good experience visiting TL for the first time. I had an appointment, and still waited a bit since they were busy. Needing a good trim and a relaxing facial, I figured I would give them a try. There cut was done very well, although it seemed to take a long time and then the stylist couldn't do the facial so I had to wait for another employee to finish so they could do the facial. It was very relaxing. I will definitely return for another haircut. Not yet sure about another facial here though... Boy, after all this pandemic craziness I sure am ready for another cut! read more

Have been coming here for 7 years and have always gotten a great cut. Prices are almost to cheap for the quality work you'll get. Mai is fast and always consistent with her level of quality and expertise. You'll become a regular watch and see. read more

I love TL - I've been coming here for 6-7 years and will continue to come here for the foreseeable future. I usually get my hairs cut by Mai, and she does a great job. Always remembers my usual cut, even if I haven't been in for a few months, but will of course make any changes if I ask and I'm always happy with the end result. If you're new to the area or just looking for a different place to get your hairs cut, try this place out! read more

I love this place - great haircuts at a reasonable price - plus there's Domino, objectively the most popular dog in Arlington County! read more

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I showed up for my appointment with Mai at 2:30 as scheduled and she had just started with another customer and asked me to wait! What is the point if having an appointment?! Obviously Mai does not value my time at all! I will never be back. read more

I had a great experience here. I had seen it while out on walks and decided to give it a try based on some of the reviews here and to save a few bucks (it was $18 for a regular cut) from where I was previously getting my hair cut. I came in just before lunch time and there were three barbers working (seven total seats, I believe) and they each had a customer. The wait wasn't too long, about ten minutes. I don't remember the name of the woman who cut my hair but I plan on seeing her for my future hair cuts. She asked a lot of questions in terms of how much to cut, styling, and the usual but what set her apart from other barbers was that she continuously asked and checked about the length and the cut. She used scissors nearly the whole time except when she was cleaning up edges with clippers, and she finished off the back of my neck and sideburns with a straight razor. It wasn't the fastest hair cut I've gotten but definitely as good if not better than other barber shops I've been to recently. read more

OMG! WHY DID I GO BACK THERE A 3RD TIME!?!? OMG.. so angry right now.. i asked for a little trim.. trying to grow my hair longer.. look more professional.. I own my business and i look like dennis the menace! b/c I have a calic (or cowlick) on the back of my head... I will get to this later... 1st time i wen there. the lady messed up lining up the side of my face.. she even shrieked when she noticed.. (ok mistakes happen) so she tried to fix it.. by cutting the other side short like she messed up on the other side.. not really a good fix.. i let that slide.... 2nd time.. i hair looked like crap... it was just shorter... i have tried to tame my cowlick. i will take the blame again.. i just came from the gym.. make she thought i liked a crappy hair cut. 3rd time and FINAL TIME! my hair was long.. i wanted it to be long! just a short trim.. trim! NOPE!!! MY HAIR IS NOW SUPER SHORT... the hair dresser noticed my cowlick and CUT IT SHORTER! NOW I LOOK LIKE DENNIS THE MENACE.. huge cowlick that will take all summer to grow over.. now i have to walk around my clients looking like a child.. i also have to testify for an international case in a few weeks.. i will look silly.. I am very very very P.O.ed!!! nothing i can do but blame myself.. guys. find a better place! it's not worth the $10 i saved going somewhere else.. i would pay $300 to redo what just happened! read more

So I've been to TL Barbershop 5 times now. I've had almost every stylist but tonight was the last time I am going there. The "Stylist" was coughing and sneezing and hacking mucus the whole time I was getting my haircut. I understand everyone's finances are different, but don't make everyone around you sick and do a poor job on top of it. I asked for something fairly simple and what typically takes 20-30 minutes took almost a full hour. After butchering my hair, she had the audacity to say it was my hairline; I looked like something out of a 1984 punk rock magazine. Needless to say my short trim turned just shy of having to go a full buzz cut. The cherry on top was rushing me out of my chair, not fixing my collar, and forcing me to put a tip into their iPad system. This is such a shame, i'd say 60% of the time I'm fairly happy with the team inside TL Barbershop, but this one "stylist" really ruined my experience and it will be my last trip to this business. Honestly if you have an event, interview, birthday don't go here as it really is luck of the draw of who you get. read more

Is anything more valuable than a consistently well cut, reasonably priced haircut. TL is the spot, enjoy.

NOT to be confused with the place around the corner on Clarendon (TL's old location) that's been known to mislead customers into believing they are affiliated with TL (they're not). I make a trip from downtown DC to get my haircut here and it's always worth it, especially since I visit Pho 75 (right across the street) for lunch afterwards. A haircut and awesome lunch for under $40? CAN'T BEAT IT! The ladies are so sweet and do a fantastic job. They actually listen to what you want, unlike some places in the city where the barbers/stylists are more "activist." Let me explain: I analogize barbers to judges. The judge is supposed to interpret the law as it's written by Congress. The more judges get creative and put their own personal twist on things, the further astray they fall from their duties. Likewise, a barber should cut hair how the customer wants it, not how the barber thinks it would look best. TL gets it. They listen. Plus it's so reasonable ($18 for men)! It's always a pleasure visiting and chatting with the ladies. read more

I am very happy with this barbershop and have been going here since it opened. I am a young man who's hair has been thinning through out the years. The barbers there, who have gotten to know me and my preferences, have adapted my hair style over the years to make my thinning look clean and dignified. Without their suggestions, I'm sure I'd be sporting a combover. You're not just getting a haircut here, but you're getting people who want you to walk away happy and confident. Oh, and they have a very adorable shop dog! read more

Let me tell you why can't a barber shop be worse than this : 1) they don't listen to you and just do what they were told to do 2) they just want to finish the cut as fast as possible​, so no attention to details and cutting your hair like they are pealing an orange 3) they use clipper machine on top of the heas instead of seasors, why? Because it is faster and also they lack the skill of using seasors 4) they turn you away from the mirror even when I insisted not to 5) the space is so small and jammed In general I had a terrble haircut​, one of the worst 3 of them. read more

The TL Barbershop is a great place to get a hair cut. The staff always pays great attention to your hair the the price is reasonable. $18.00 for a haircut is a price most places can't beat. If the barbershop looks to be crowed don't worry...they are efficient and move people through quickly. This is the only place I get my hair cut in Virginia. read more

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The barber shop is casual and clean. The haircut I received here was decent. The cut wasn't bad, but it was not amazing either. I will say that the staff members are nice and quick. However, the fade I asked for was pretty nonexistent and the entire cut did not seem as clean as I would have hoped for $18. read more

Nice staff, but really do not know how to cut for Asian guys. I recommend they prepare a book of Asian haircut styles. It's not like evry Asian customer need number one two three and as their hair is harder, different technique is needed than that for white guys. It may be a cultural thing that white guys do not require highly for haircut, but as an enterprise it is always wise to adapt the huge potential customers-Asians, and the best way of targeting Asians is to simply have a haircut book and do exactly what it instructs instead of imagining. read more

Moving to DC and the surrounding area brings with it a fair share of adjustment challenges - not the least of which include navigating the crumbling infrastructure, enduring endless complaints from both sides of the aisle, and - perhaps most difficult - finding a competent and affordable barber. If you stumbled upon this review in search of an expert hair styling professional who does not seek to bankrupt you, I am happy to congratulate you on finding your new haircut home. My introduction to TL occurred after four months of thorough dissatisfaction with the area's "upscale" hair styling locations, which collectively equated to exorbitantly priced, subpar service. Upon walking into TL, I was welcomed with clear communication, excellent styling recommendations, fair pricing, no appointment requirement, and, most importantly, a symmetrical, sharp, suave, and skilled haircut. The beauty in choosing TL is walking through the door every time into the hands of regular, down-to-earth people who provide better overall service than their self-proclaimed expert counterparts in "upscale" locations could ever hope to accomplish. Thank you TL staff - see you all again for every haircut as long as I live in this city. Happy hunting, J read more

I bounced around all over Arlington trying out various barbershops and hair salons that cater to men. Needless to say, I'm very picky about this service. I'm happy to say that I finally found one place that consistently gives me a great haircut. I've only used one of the haircutters... her name is Mai. Seriously, she is top notch and half the cost of some other places I have tried. The fact that she and the staff are always friendly is just a bonus. Tip: there is a parking garage that next door to the shop that you can use for free. read more

Great! You really get your money's worth here. Best option for men's cut in Arlington, VA read more

Even though people think every Asian Barbershop are the same, but to me this one is different. At least from my personal experience it is a very impressive place. I like the lay out of this place, it was very clean and neat. It's good to know that they care about their customer's health. They are very nice and friendly to me not just asking about what kind of style I want, but rather engaged in a casual friendly conversation with me. After everything was done my barber allowed me to see every corner of my head to ensure that I am happy with my cut and style. Overall, it was a very good experience. Great servervice, Great price, Superb custermer service. Deffinitely recommended! read more

Dropped in on a Sunday morning and asked for my long hair to get chopped off into something more masculine looking (wanting to change my look from feminine to androgynous). After confirming that it was indeed what I wanted, the stylist was able to cut my hair exactly how I wanted (aka a k-pop male idol haircut, minus all the bleaching and dye :P ) Everyone was very nice, there's a cute dog, not too busy (no one waited for more than a minute that I saw), and the prices are very reasonable! This barbershop is very conveniently located for me, so I will be back! Thanks, Vicky! read more

I moved to Arlington, VA in August '15 and I have been going to TL Barbershop ever since. It's always a little unnerving moving to a new city when it comes to finding your barbershop, doesn't matter how easy/standard your cut is...so YELP reviews can be very helpful! The prices are very reasonable, the employees are friendly and good at what they do. Usually, I just call ahead to make sure the wait isn't too long (a long wait is always a good sign of a barbershop that folks trust, I just don't want to wait haha)... On one of my first times going here, I called ahead and made an appointment. The place was so full when I arrived, and even though I gave them a head's up that I made an appointment, it wasn't really honored until three other guys who'd apparently been waiting a while went. The only reason I am docking one-star is because I don't think they should have call-ahead appointments if they can't honor them, busy or not. Since that slightly annoying experience, I have always just called ahead to make sure that it wasn't too full (but I never make an appointment). I have always been happy with my haircut - shoutout to Kim for doing a great job! Standard Mens' Cut = $18 *I have only had my hair cut by Kim, and I continue to have positive experiences! I'm sure the other folks are good too, but it's just one of those things where I tend to stick with what I know is a good pick for things like this. read more

I feel bad giving them two stars, because I've actually had several times when I went there and had excellent service and left with a haircut that I would have paid twice as much for. However, the hit-or-miss nature of the hair cuts is really problematic. I explained very precisely what I wanted and was careful to clarify that if you cut my hair too short it just stands on end. She turned me away from the mirror and went to work. When she turned me around, my hair was standing on end. I wear my hair in a part and normally do not need to use wax or gel to get it to stay put. Right now I can't get the hair at my part to stay down, even when I use wax. read more

A great neighborhood barbershop. I have been a customer of T&L for a couple of years (they were previously on the Clarendon Blvd. side of the building). I typically use Kim, but I have never had a bad haircut from any of the other barbers. The shop is modern, clean, and well staffed. This will continue to be my go-to haircut stop in N. Arlington. read more

Every time I've gone it's been great service; everyone there is helpful, and the cuts are quick and clean.

Been going to Mai for haircuts years before she opened TL. Still going now. Worth the 35 minute or so drive to me. Lots of closer places I could go to. read more

Move over Annie! I do not go to this barbershop... my 2 yo son does. They are extremely good with him, turning the TV on to the Disney Channel (instead of the football game... sorry guys), when he's in the shop. Li'l one sits in my lap while the ladies quickly clip his hair. He's not even scared of the electric shaver anymore. (Having the dog around helps :) ) I've seen toddlers in here that are not as happy to be here, and they do their best to get through a mess of a situation quickly. He seriously has the best haircut he's had in his 2 years of life. We will continue to come back. read more

I've been searching for a decent barbershop on this side of town for a while now, and I'm so happy to have been recommended TL. It's nice inside, the staff was kind, and the haircut--the most important part, I suppose--was very well done! Happy customer here. read more

I have been going to TL Barbershop for years now. I get my haircut from the owner, Mai. She does a great job and is super professional. I like to get my haircut frequently to keep it sharp and I get compliments regularly. Mai really goes above and beyond. She takes reservations, she has stayed late for me, she gave me a quick clean up the day before my wedding and didn't charge me. It feels like a local barbershop and I really like that. It provides a much-needed sense of community to the area. read more

Simply the best barbershop in the DMV. Kim is not only the most skillful barber I've met, but also the most patient and polite. She's always able to fit me in on short notice, and always cuts/trims a "sample" or small section of hair first to make sure the length is correct. The shop itself is very clean and well-located. Very reasonable prices too. This place is so good, I'd go here even if I didn't have any hair! ha. read more

I've been coming here for many years and surprised to find they have moved locations from Clarendon Blvd to the Wilson Blvd side of the building! Just to clarify the confusion, a new barber shop opened it doors at the old location but they are not affiliated with them. I am furious that they lied to me claiming that they are the "sister store". TL barbershop continues to be a beautifully run family business I am very pleased with my hair cut as always! read more

Asked for a 1 Medium Fade. I received a high skin fade. I asked for the top of my hair to be untouched. My barber cut it all the way to my head. I asked for a hard part. He didn't give me one and I stopped asking after three times. read more