Just started going to Tufts and my hair was getting too long (to be professional) for a conference…read moreI am going to this year. I hadn't really enjoyed haircuts I have gotten in Massachusetts (I am from California) because a California short is a Massachusetts long. Steve was awesome and I really appreciated the time and effort he took to give me what I wanted. I had the same retired navy barber for the first 18 years of my life, but this (almost) as good as that. Hopefully it gets even better from here on out. To take off four inches took about 30minutes, if you're wondering how much time to put into the new meters.

Very honest and high quality services. Highly recommended to people looking for simply high quality…read morehaircut! Thanks, Mike!

Had to get my 85 year old Dad a haircut. He is not very mobile and the place was packed. I could…read morenot believe the professionalism and hospitality the staff demonstrated. They put my Dad in the next chair open. He of course needed help from car to chair. They catered to him, I was humbled by all of this. He got a fantastic haircut (Kirby Bryce) and it could not have been a better experience. I would like to thank the Management of Silvestros a hundred times over. Very clean and friendly place. Continued success

I started coming to Silvestro's in July of 2025 and my only complaint is that I wish I'd found them…read moresooner! Rich always does a fantastic job, he has really gone above and beyond to accommodate my appointments - I always leave the shop feeling great about my new cut. The shop is always clean, the whole staff is upbeat and friendly and scheduling is super flexible & easy. These guys are worth checking out!

Booked an appointment online but would have been seen 40 minutes earlier (I was 20 minutes early,…read morewas ultimately seen 20 minutes after the time I booked) if I had just walked in, because all online appointments go to 1 person. 2 walk ins seen before me. Very bizarre policy. While waiting, I had to listen to him discuss with the customer before me how great a business person Trump is, then when I was in the chair he decided to rant about everything from Covid to Juneteenth to the increasing Dominican population in Medford, the decreasing white population in Medford, trans high schoolers, and probably some stuff I've forgotten. It was like being subjected to some brainrotted Facebook feed. I'm all for smart discussion about stuff people don't agree about but I spent most of the time trying to steer the conversation elsewhere because it was clear none of that was in the cards. Haircut was ok. Won't be returning.

I've debated sharing this for a while, but a recent event reminded me why silence isn't an option…read more A few years ago at The Men's Room in Medford, I witnessed something that still sits heavy with me. The shop was loud and typical for a Saturday morning--until a Black mother walked in with her two sons. The room went completely silent. For several minutes, the atmosphere shifted from welcoming to hostile through nothing but pointed silence and 'shifting eyes.' It was so palpable that the mother eventually bolted out of the shop with her children. The moment they cleared the door, the 'raucous' energy returned as if nothing had happened. It took me leaving the shop to fully process what I'd seen: a room full of people who collectively made a family feel unwelcome. Professional craftsmanship should be about service and community, but that day, it was used to exclude. I'm sharing this now because honesty matters, and no one should be made to feel like a ghost in a public business

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 coming here since I lived in Davis Sq 3 years ago, and continue to make the commute back from…read morethe city each month. Drew is a phenomenal barber, takes care of his clients, and always hits the mark. They continually upgrade the shop (putting in a full coffee bar now) and give you a great cut at a fair price. Easy 5 stars!

great service and excellent haircut. friendly and helpful staff. chill vibe with a comfortable…read moreenvironment. highly recommend jordan

I get a head shave and beard trim literally every week, and yet it's taken me years to write a…read morereview. That's my fault, and I apologize. It's a great barbershop - efficient and friendly. I've gone to each barber dozens of times at this point and everyone's a champ.

I have been bringing my special needs adult son to this shop for a year. Two of the barbers who…read moreusually cut his hair are efficient, professional and empathetic. Cost is very reasonable. I'd give this place 5 plus stars all around!

For a quality A1 haircut (bald, low, fade) i highly recommend Ace of Fades.. more specifically my…read moreman James. He will take care of you with whatever you need.

Ive been going here for years james was and still is my go to, even my son now, i will not go…read moreanywhere else even living in nashua nh i will always take that ride for both my son and i because he is a great person and always does top notch cuts. Hands down.

I have been coming here for some time ,Adam does a great job -always as I wanted, everything is…read moreneat ,organized and clean , I also like the the music in the shop ; I always appreciate skillful barber .

Bad service. Bad haircut. Won't ask questions. You are risking a bad haircut you will not want if…read moreyou go here.

Ask for Essen. He not only goes out of his way but is a great conversationalist …read more I have been going to so many places around Medford/somerville and he was the only one who spoke quite a bit making me feel that the place is MY PLACE. It was clean and his willingness to know what i want was admirable. He made me feel at home right away. Now about the cut, he was bang on. He took time to understand as it was my first time and definitely tried his best to accommodate and explain the pros and cons before he cut. I loved the fact that he also corrected my understanding surrounding the fades and also lined my stach (a light trim) for free as he is a self declared perfectionist. Haha I am glad, i feel like i finally found my place for a haircut 5 mins walk from my home.

The whole family loves this place. My husband has been getting his hair and beard done here since…read morewe moved to Medford, and they did my little one's first haircut. Kind and friendly people who do great work.