I discovered this place couple months ago after some very disappointing experiences at sports clips. What I found was an old timey Barber shop with A-pole outside in everything and a bunch of talented super nice stylus. A price is no more than a standard haircut at sports clips. So I can't recommend them highly enough. Each one of these guys has cut my hair one time or another and they're all fantastic. Thank you folks!Mark Les, Kayla, Chris and Ryan. Mark read more

My experience with James left a bad taste in my mouth. The haircut itself wasn't the issue, but rather the quality of the service. It's clear that James is very passion about his work, but his conduct came across as unpleasant and unprofessional. For starters, he blatantly ignored my request to cut my hair with a straight razor. I understand that he is the professional in the situation, but if he wasn't going to consider my request, he shouldn't have asked in the first place. This was especially disappointing considering the result he delivered was significantly sloppier than previous haircuts I've received. However, my main concern was with his conduct. To put it bluntly, he was all over the place. Making obnoxious jokes, randomly singing rock and roll songs in my ear, dropping his supplies, and overall having an unfocused attitude. I understand that people have different energy levels and personalities, but even after explaining to him that I already had a rough day and wasn't in the mood to reciprocate his frankly exhausting energy, he continued acting brash and immature up until the end of the appointment, which made me feel very uncomfortable. I've seen multiple complaints about this individual online, but I still went into his chair with an open mind. However, after this visit I can say with confidence that I should have headed their warnings. Even though the haircut wasn't terrible, his abrasive, uncomfortable service was more than enough to make me never want to sit in that chair again. Customer service matters. read more

When I'm looking for a great haircut V's is the first place I'm looking. Amazing vibe all the time people are great. Huge thanks (James) hooking me up with friendly conversation and a great experience overall very attentive I came in today looking for a fade and loved the results! but when I got home I had a second opinion with my "cowlick" as they say not being cleaned up enough. So I went to V's later in the day and they welcomed me back and helped with my concerns cleaned me up nice! No doubt if you have any concerns they will get it taken care of for you. read more

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If you're into great clips quality with higher prices this is the place for you. My sons haircut is crooked and the barber interacted with my 2 year old so awkwardly. read more

The worst experience I've ever had with a barber in years. I came in just want to cut my hair a bit shorter, and sorry I didn't have specific detailed plans cuz I think the barber can help me to decide. I came here twice and had other barbers before, they were very nice to me and gave me advice. But today the guy with long hair and glasses seemed very frustrated when he learnt that I had no plans. He kept speaking very loudly and making eye contact with other people in the room, acting like I'm so ridiculous while shaking his head like he doesn't want to do this. I asked can you be more specific and give me some options (how many inches you can do etc), and he kept complaining and making a scene loudly, which made me very uncomfortable. He kept saying he's professional but his behaviors really wasn't. Eventually he said I'm not the adult because I came here without a plan. And when I was talking with him he mocked my accent and English saying he couldn't understand, very mean and inappropriate. This barber probably can only work if you give him instructions like a robot. Do not recommend. read more

They fit me on very short notice. The staff was very friendly. The price was right where I figured it would be.

I have been to V's Barbershop 3 times over the past few months and have seen the same barber each time. I started coming here since I was tired of inconsistent cuts from other shops and wanted to try a new place. The barbers are all polite and friendly, the place is nice, and booking appointments has been easy. Unfortunately, that is all I have good to say. The barber I have seen is friendly, but does a poor job with fades and is inconsistent. Each time I went, the barber I saw was nice but complaining about being about to pass out/being under the weather. I tried being understanding to their situation, but leaving a hard line in what is supposed to be an even skin fade along with patchiness left me feeling burned by the overall experience. I kept coming back because I liked the place as a whole and hoped the first two times were just odd one-off experiences. However, I will not be returning and looking for another barber elsewhere due to the inconsistency with the hair cuts I've received after I have been patient enough to give my barber benefit of the doubt. read more

All staff friendly and accommodating. We walked in and couldn't get an appt until the next day--no problem. They managed my toddler well, and it was good vibes all around. The haircut looked great. My lower rating just reflects that our barber must've been a smoker, and my son's head smelled strongly of cigarettes after his haircut. Yuck. read more

+ Haircut quality (I got classic men's) + Environment - Customer services Two things for improvement: 1. The gift cards purchased from the chain's website cannot be applied at this particular location. 2. No after-cut hair wash. I was not aware if they would charge additional fees or something else. I specifically asked my stylist if I can get a wash (cuz I don't want to get my clothes messy), his answer was NO. I wondered if the stylist was not happy or unwilling to serve me AFTER receiving my payment. read more

Skilled barbers/stylists. Barbershop vive, online Scheduling. Got the best haircuts of my life here. James is a warm, generous, and highly skilled professional. read more

I'll start by saying that I've been to V's a number of times and I've always had a good experience. Until I came in for a trim today with Zach. I told Zach that I wanted a small trim for my mustache and goatee (I was thinking along the lines of a van dike cut I've gotten before) what resulted was Zach cutting off much more of my mustache and goatee than I wanted/requested. When I told him he cut one side too short he apologized and need to even it up. He then cut the other side of my mustache shorter than the other. I asked for a very small amount to be taken off my upper lip and it's now fully exposed. I'm extremely displeased with this as I'm a bartender and have a wedding reception to work this weekend. I would like to give V's another chance as this is the first bad experience I've had, however this experience was not enjoyable and slightly awkward as Zach was not communicating with me as much as other barbers there have. Edit: It's been about three hours since the appointment and I've noticed irritation on my neck and a small spot where I was nicked. Not a big deal however worth noting also the "shaving" on my neck was spotty and inconsistent. read more

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V's is what a true barbershop is supposed to be. Down to that all important !! That should say it all but I'll elaborate a bit. Very personable staff. Sure, there's always going to be a snag or two (reference some poor reviews) but overall, this staff is great at letting you feel comfortable and important. That's not always easy. Granted my head won't make any modeling magazine covers but, for what I have, they did a great job. Love the straight razor neck trim. That has become virtually obsolete in the rush rush chains. Hot towels- say no more. Next visit, haircut, facial shave & hot towel. Never had that? Just try it. You'll love it. read more

I am incredibly impressed! My husband needed his head shaved because he had surgery and couldn't do it himself. The barber not only took the time to completely shave my husband's head but, he also gave my husband tips about which razors to use, how to utilize them in the most effective way and spent extra time teaching my husband how to go on the side of the grain. The other barbers in the shop were also very nice and everyone who came in was greeted by name and recognized. They provide a level of service I never would have expected and I am SO glad my husband got such great service. This is a great way for men to pamper themselves. It is nice to know what I can get my husband for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays! They also sell a tonic that helps with that aftershave feeling! read more

Botched my beard so bad I had to go home and shave it off and could only salvage the stache. Same story with the hair pretty much. It's not as bad as what the beard turned out to be, but it's a style the guy just picked out in his head on his own I guess because I showed him a picture of what I wanted (first pic) and came out like this. Went back in and politely asked for a refund too and explained why and he told me my beard was thin and that's why one cheek was an inch lower than the other and that's why my neck looked jagged as well and then just said he'd have the owner reach out to me. For $50, it's a slap in the face to have an experience like that. read more

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Would give 0. I gave clear instructions on numbers to use they didn't listen and gave me a buzz cut not even remotely close and did this the day before an interview. Extremely disappointing read more

This barber messed my hair up so bad I swear to God please don't come with unless you want your hairline pushed back 4 inches. I'm a 20 year old living human being that has gotten a lot of haircuts in my life. I have never gotten a haircut this bad in my existence of living. Even after he knew he messed my hair up. Which now I will have to wear a hat the rest of the week. He gave a sorry apology and took 5 dollars off the cut like that made a huge difference. Cmon people do better go to barber school and please don't come here w this guy. (Don't even know his name he's got a tear drop tattoo). read more

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The other barber seemed fine but mine (Les) gave me a military squared haircut when I even brought in a picture for him to follow. The overall cut literally took 5 minutes and I felt absolutely ripped off for 21 dollars. If you're gonna get your hair cut hair ask for another barber than Les. DO NOT GET HIM. I ended up coming back 10 minutes later to get a buzz cut because he butchered my hair that badly. All the while, the client with the other barber was still getting their haircut (about 15 minutes) and their cut looked great. Sigh read more

Slow. Went in to get haircut. Sat on wall and was ignored by staff while they were texting. read more

Never sat in a chair where the barber did not care. 12 minute haircut left side burn crooked and my right cut into my beard also both sides around my ear still have long hairs. Sad I have to go home and fix this before I go anywhere. read more

Went in for a cut and shave last weekend. Not sure on the barbers name but he was covered in tats (which isn't a problem as I am also). Talked the whole time about how he takes pride in his work but did not back it up. The haircut itself wasn't terrible although he missed the left side of my neck entirely and didn't clean up any of the cut hair so my forehead was still covered in hair. The shave was absolutely horrible though. He didn't shave almost one whole side of my face and when I said I just wanted my mustache cleaned up around the edges he almost completely buzzed it off. Then followed with a straight razor and the lines were nowhere near straight so I had to shave it entirely at home. He also talked about how much he didn't like working there almost the whole time. Not a great look for the shop. Had high hopes but was quickly disappointed. read more

Poor haircut, sides were uneven, sideburns were way off, top had random chunks. I had to go to Bent to get it fixed, will never go back.

Went for a skin fade with a little left on top and the guy cut the top completely lopsided and uneven. Do not recommend

I went in today from out of town. Not the kind of barber shop I am acclimated to. The reviews indicated that a bald fade is right up their alley. Every bald fade I have ever had has warm shaving cream and a straight razor on the lower portion. Unfortunately, all that was used was clippers. Not sure if a cosmetology license is the same as a barber license or not, but the license posted said cosmetologist. Truth be told, not all bad, but c'mon, every barber school teaches a bald fade with a razor. Got right in with no appointment. I will more than likely not return as it is out of my way and I prefer an old school barber shop with a new school feel. This place seems nice on the inside. read more

I stopped going to Vs a couple of years ago because Ronnie was extremely creepy and would force me to use him rather than the other barbers I requested. Seriously. I would call in and request another barber when he answered the phone and he would make me feel terrible for not requesting him. The. He would butcher my hair because he wasn't paying attention. He is always yapping on his Bluetooth phone to his family and friends instead of paying attention to his customers. Furthermore Ronnie literally cut my two kids with his electric raisers drawing blood and was unapologetic. Decided to go in last month and THANK GOD Ronnie does not work there. New barbers seem good. Willing to give it another shot. Biggest complaint is that the owner should have fired Ronnie long ago. Instead he let Ronnie ruin the reputation of Vs. I won't get into the other things I heard. Give Vs another shot. It is a good place again. read more

Very nice barber shop. Good barbers. My first cut and definitely not let down. Worth the trip from the university. Christine cut my hair, she was fun to talk with and very courteous, crafty with the hair. read more

Great for haircuts, bad for a neck shave. Mark is the only one who has never cut me. If you want your neck shaved, go to Mark or go to a different barber shop. I've had my neck shaved here three times outside of my haircuts and have been cut every time. Today was the worst cut I've ever had at a barber shop. Terrible. read more

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Walked in. One lady sitting on her phone and the other cutting hair. girl sitting on her phone doesn't say anything and walks into the back. Wait for about 10 minutes and decide to leave. To be fair I didn't have an appointment but was planning to make one since I was in the area. Ended up getting a blatant refusal of service. I'm not the sensitive type but figured I'd give considering going here a fair warning. Just don't. There's plenty of other options. read more

Was looking for a great place to cut my hair in Bloomington, it finally here. Relaxing atmosphere, complementary soda and coffee, tv's for every customer. Person touch from Ronnie. Feels more like a club rather your regular barber shop. read more

Great hair cut and customer service. Thank you. Ronnie has that old school barber style that keeps it real and entertaining. Clean hardwood style, with a gentlemen's club vibe. read more

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If you're enlisting in the Marines, then this is a good place to get a haircut. I asked for a trim, and they took off way more than I wanted. By the time I realized he was cutting too much off, it was too late. The communication just wasn't there even though I thought I was quite clear at the outset. The whole vibe was also pretty corporate / sportsy. Appropriate for bros in their early 30's kinda place. read more

After speaking with the owner, I took my son back to this barbershop. We saw Kristine, who had been the one who first cut his hair and had done such a great job with Scissors. She was very attentive and listened to his requests. In particular, when he was not entirely happy with the back, she fixed it. He loves his newhaircut. read more

Old-schooly barber shop chain. I got Josh, who was friendly and careful. He did exactly what I asked for better than I expected and was chill about it. $18 includes a neck shave and a few minutes on the hand-held scalp and shoulders massager. Also dope was watching ESPN the whole time. read more

Great barbershop. I'm a freshman at IU and needed a good place to get my hair cut- Lindsey cut my hair exactly like I've always had it done at home at it was only 18 bucks, including a neck shave and head and shoulders massage. Friendly, old school atmosphere with TVs and sports stuff all over the walls. Overall an outstanding experience. They just got a regular customer. read more

When traveling we always search out a great barber and we found two at V's. The place is clean and bright. The staff was friendly and engaging. read more

I always get a great haircut here. I typically go with Kristine. She knows what she's doing and tries hard to give you the look you're going for. The prices are pretty fair and there are a variety of different options. The Regular Cut even comes with a hot towel and a neck massage. Awesome place! read more

This is what Bloomington was severely lacking, a real barbershop. I'm happy to say I found a new barber and am very pleased with this place and their work. The place is new, clean, and has the nicest chairs I've sat in in a barbershop. Lets not forget a nice flat screen in every station, with ESPN on. My favorite part is the straight razor shave with hot shaving cream on your neck then a hot towel and massage to cap off your visit. Great place! Christine was great, and it seemed like the whole staff was great as well. read more

Update: we've been coming here for a couple of years, and have seen stylists come and go. I have to say that this salon has gotten seedier and grittier. When it opened it offered a rather elegant t old world feel, with courtesy and professionalism, but it's gotten steadily raunchier. It's not a very nice place to visit anymore. Sad. read more

Went in for a shampoo and haircut. My barber seemed to have been hungover from the night before and kept coughing in my face. Not pleasant! And V's advertises a neck massage after the haircut, though while I was waiting for my turn, I did not see any of the 4 people ahead of me receive said neck massage and I didn't get one. Maybe they don't do that anymore? If so, it needs to be removed from their Website. After it was time to pay, my barber said "Oh, you asked for a shampoo, too?",like it was a complete surprise to them. He then gruffly asked if I wanted it, to which I replied "No", just so I could get out of there. Paid and left and won't be back. I had high hopes for the experience, as I fondly recall my barbershop back home. But alas, seems like those days are gone. The neck shave was a bit of nostalgia, though, which was enjoyable. But not worth going back to V's for just for that. read more

This is a barber shop for millennials. It looks good and the barber I had (young lady with a lot of tat's) was extremely nice. Having spent a great deal of time at military barber shops my expectation is a barber shop is proficient at cutting short hair. I explained explicitly I wanted a number 1 on the side, 2 on top with a little longer in the front. She left the sides long and kept cutting the front even after I re-explained. I'm simple, same haircut for 30 years. Also, when I first went in there were two barbers standing around, I was asked if I had an appointment, no, of course not, who the hell makes appointments for a barber? So I made an appointment for the following day. Also, it's expensive, I live in Washington DC where everything is expensive, I paid almost ten dollars more in Bloomington. read more

Just went there for the first time and had a haircut and a full shave by Ronnie. He did an excellent job, and was a nice guy to talk to. I really like the atmosphere and the entire staff was friendly. I will definitely be returning. So few places do a full professional shave these days, you definitely have to give it a try if you havn't. read more