We were in town visiting in Portsmouth. We found US Hairways on line. So we took the ferry over to Norfolk. We walked in without an appointment. Ray was very friendly. He said he could get my husband in one hour. Ray was very personalble and very talkative. He did a great job on my husband's hair. He also gave him some tricks to drying his hair. The shop was very nice and old school. Just what you would expect at a real Barber Shop! We will be back the next time we are in town. read more

Hubby had a terrific experience, best haircut he's gotten in ages & thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Ray. Also the first time he's gotten a razor shave & loved that too. read more

US Hairways - Straight razor shave on the neck! - Barbers Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Old school barbershop and well worth the experience. Was passing through town from California and found this quaint little shop by use of Yelp. Ray was friendly and a great conversationalist and made feel welcomed. Great haircut. Two thumbs up Ray. read more

US Hairways - Barbers Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Decent haircut, barber needs to stop saying offensive/racist things. So I walk in on a Monday and ask if he has any openings and the barber stops what he's doing and politely finds a time the next day to come in. Awesome, I'm a happy man (I am also Caucasian, which is important later). Tuesday comes and I come in for my noon appointment and sit down. The barber is having a debate about something political and the service member in the seat is politely telling him the facts he has are wrong. It was a little uncomfortable hearing the conversation and it became clear they had debated a lot in the 30 minutes and most of it the patron didn't agree with. Just then, a black man comes in and seems rushed and asks if he can move up his appointment by chance. As I'm about to say "sure, take mine" the barber immediately snaps back "no, there is a customer, you have to wait until your 1 pm." Guys leaves, I guess not a big deal right? The barber then says to nobody in particular "they have such lack of respect." So I get in the chair and already know I don't want to talk politics with him so I frantically look around and bring up golf (clearly he likes golf). At that moment, the same (black) man comes in and asks if there is any other time he can move his appointment to and again the barber snaps back "no, I'm full all day." After the man leaves the barber says: "People have such lack of respect today. Always treating me with no respect, and most of them are black people." I don't answer and now he realizes what he said isn't appropriate. A few minutes later he forces in a story about appreciating the "black nurse" who held his hand after surgery. Just throwing it out there, you could've just said "nurse." Mixed in during this time are random gripes and whining about politicians or whatever. I wasn't paying attention. Anyway, the kicker in all of this is when he told me to take off my mask to cut around my ears. I work near immunocompromised patients for a living and it's very important to my job to not get Covid. I seem to remember he didn't have a mask on and he interacts with dozens of people each day so it's not really a great setup for me. I was kind of shocked that he didn't just do what every other barber I've had for the last yeast did: simply lift one of the ear hooks away, cut the hair, and put hook back on. Really not that difficult. Long story short, I will not be going back. It was the most uncomfortable experience I've had getting my haircut irrespective of how the cut came out. read more

Great experience! I'll definitely become a regular customer. But pay attention to make an appointment-they are busy.

I stopped in for a quick haircut while staying in downtown...Excellent service. I highly recommend this place!

Perfect!!! This has to be the best barbershop in Norfolk! Hands down!! I like traditional men's barbershops, this one is a gem. Extremely clean and relaxing. Ray Brock, Barber, gives you special attention and makes you immediately feel at home. He takes special care to understand your preferences. Another feature I really like is that Ray shaves your neck and sideburns to complete your haircut! If you go to a "hair cuttery" type "salon", they rarely do that or charge extra if they do. Nothing makes a man's haircut look sharper than a straight razor at the finish!! Call ahead for an appointment which is required; ensures no waiting and a premium and very personal experience. Did I mention that your first haircut is on the house and after that is only $20?!!!!! This is now my new go-to for a great haircut and experience!! read more

Ray was such a nice guy. Great conversationalist but if you're an uber liberal, you may be the anomaly to the typical customer. Good cut with hot lather straight razor to clean up neck. Best part was rl he told me the first cut is on the house--wouldn't even accept a tip. Do need to make an appointment and hours ate only 8:30-4 weekdays only. read more

It's no wonder folks can only give US Hairways a 5 star rating. First of all, the name's play on words is a riot. Next and most importantly, Ray is a true gentleman and will deliver on exactly the cut and style you're looking for. One tip: it's best to call in advance for an appointment. But what makes the experience most memorable is Ray's kind and easygoing disposition. He is a gifted and respectful conversationalist and is not shy to engage in most any topic - even 'taboo' subjects such as religion and politics. I personally witnessed his classy demeanor as he adeptly navigated controversial topics of the day with style and ease. He will both listen and engage in dialog with nothing but utmost respect. I can't recommend this place highly enough - just go and you won't be disappointed, I guarantee it! read more

Just got a great haircut and had to immediately post my review. A good barber shop is often tough to find, but I highly recommend US Hairways based on my experience, and thee first haircut is truly free! What a great marketing strategy, I will definitely be back. read more

Ray is simply the best in Norfolk. He is an old-school professional in a world where corporations are taking over the men's haircut scene and doing a shabby job at it. Ray is the only employee of his shop so you never have to guess who you're going to get. He also only accepts appointments, which is actually a win for the customer because you never have to guess how long your haircut will take. His shop is always clean and well-decorated, plus he's a gifted conversationalist. You will leave feeling like a million bucks with the haircut to back it up. read more

Excellent haircut, best in Norfolk. Call ahead for an appointment recommended. Ray is a great conversationalist and solid individual.

If you are looking for a professional barber and the real barbershop experience, US Hairways and Ray should be your first stop. I've been to numerous local salons, men's grooming places, and chain haircut places and none of them come close to the experience found at US Hairways. $20 is a reasonable fee for a cut these days and you get more than you pay for in conversation with Ray. I gave him free reign on my hair and I received the best cut I've ever had. The least I could do is a favorable Yelp review. I'll definitely be returning for another trim when I'm due. read more

Made a reservation and got a great cut I agree with the previous reviews a fantastic barber! Ray is an outstanding to have a talk with and I will no doubt be going back for my next trim here soon! read more

Most salons aren't worth the price for men's cuts. Most barber shops give a cheap price for a cheap cut. Ray gives outstanding service at a very inexpensive price. Great cut, great price, great conversation. I will be going to U.S. Hairways every time, from now on. I couldn't recommend a better barber. read more

Mr. Ray was able to get me in and fix my haircut that I received from another place. He did this for free and wouldn't take a tip either. The interesting thing is, he didn't care who did it, he just didn't want me to say that I got a bad haircut from some place in Norfolk. Cares more about providing good service for the city of Norfolk than getting his name out there. read more

I first noticed this barbershop while walking around downtown. It has two barber chairs, a sink for washing hair and a sofa. You need an appointment to get service. Ray gives scissor cuts and cleans up with a straight razor. Traditional barber experience. read more

In town for business, staying at the new Hilton on Main looking for local barber. Yelp pointed me in the direction of US Hairways and Ray. Was able to book an appointment and came back in a few hours for what is the best haircut and conversation I've had in years. He is obviously the "major" of this area and I look forward to my next visit where he'll let me actually pay for my second cut. 6 stars. read more

Ray is awesome. He's got a great little barber shop. The spot used to be a U.S. Airways ticket counter hence the name. Great cut and conversation. I could ask for more. read more

Great cut, traditional barber shave on the edges. Ray is super friendly and laid back. Called to see if an appointment was necessary and he penciled me in for an hour later. Best bet is to give a quick call. 5 star for sure! read more