Owned by a Marine Corps veteran for over 40 years. Walter unfortunately can't cut hair now due to health reasons, but his wife gives a great haircut at a great price. Yes, the shop is dated, but I like it. It's a throwback classic. Liked my haircut. Yes they still clean up your neck and around tor ears with a straight edge razor and shaving cream. Oh and they're looking to hire barbers, especially for Saturdays. If we have any local vets or military that are qualified and looking to make some money on the weekends let them know. Would like to help out a vet and keep this landmark going for another 40 years. read more

I've been looking for a community vibe barbershop for a long time now and this is the one! Rebecca was amazing at cutting my hair, she looked at my hair first and did an analysis of what she thought could be possible I gave her my take and then she use that to meet me in the middle of the styling and creativity. I was so impressed and will be coming back here for as long as I live in the area. If you're looking for a barbershop that resembles an old school diner with the family and community orientated vibe with great conversation and genuine people, this is it! read more

Rebecca has been cutting my hair for at least the last 30, probably longer. I love coming to the barber shop as I know that I will walk out with more than just a haircut. There is a sense of community getting to know Bill and Rebecca and the many customers that come by to get they're ears lowered. Thanks for running a wonderful business. read more

I was in a jam, the person cutting my hair forever was out of town and i needed a cut before a work trip. After searching on line found this local place with great reviews, all mentioning Rebecca. I took a shot and called the shop. Rebecca answered, told me to come right over. Located in a small strip shopping center, the shop looks like it hasnt changed in the past 40 years, fish trophies on the wall, old school country playing in the background and petite asian woman named Rebecca cutting hair. I waited a few minutes while she finshed up a guy with wife and new born in tow. Seemed that Rebecca had known them for a while as she was sweet as could be with the newborn cooing and playing with it. Shortly after, i jumped in the chair and she went to work on my semi-bald head. She was great, telling me how to best tend to my vanishing crop. Took care of my eye brows, cleaned up my ears and neck with a straight blade. Loved that. Look, i don't have a ton of hair but what i do have looks great today and i am very happy that i was lucky enough to find Rebecca. If you don't care about a fancy shop and bougie people, this is a place to try. BTW, she charged $22 if you pay cash. Give her $30 and be thankful. read more

Bill and Rebecca have cut my son's hair for more than 40 years. They are dependable and open on Mondays. Great value for your money!

Best haircut on Route 1 - Wife Approved. Been trying various barbers along Route 1 and finally found Walter's. Bill, the 3rd owner (Walter passed a while back) has been cutting hair for 32 years and knows what he is doing. He did a great job at a price that can't be beat - $12. read more

Walter's Barber Shop - Walter's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Rebecca and Bill are a great pair. Rebecca is very good at cutting hair. Prices are reasonable. I have gone here for years. They are very friendly. Best place on Route 1. This is a classic institution. read more

Bill does a great job cutting my hair. I've always been pleased with his consistent and great quality hair cuts. I noticed the review from the gentleman who claimed that the shop discriminates against non whites, but while I can't speak for his specific case, I do know that I, myself, am non white, and I've never felt discriminated against. Moreover, as I was getting my haircut yesterday, the gentleman who was before me in the line was African American, and he seemed very happy with his haircut. In fact, Bill notified me that he came before me, so I could be advised of the wait time. I've gotten nothing but a superior service at this place and I certainly recommend it to anyone who wants a nice, affordable haircut. read more

A long time staple of the area. While Bill still runs the shop, his wife Rebekah will be cutting your hair. Never realized how good a cut I was getting until I went out of town and needed/got a haircut. Haircut is $15 and worth it. The are military and especially Marine friendly. read more

New to the area and needed a haircut. I had been to Willy's in Arlington to get my first haircut in the area, but didn't want to drive that far. Yelp pointed me towards Walter and off I went. This place harkens back to the Barbershops of old. Old, but well maintained furniture and can, jars and bottles of who knows what across the counters. The lady (forgot her name) called me up. I explained to her what I wanted and she looked at me and exclaimed "medium haircut", which I have to admit scared me. But when she was done I had exactly what I asked for, and a perfectly even cut. All for $12. Can't beat it. I plan to go back. read more

Bill is an OK guy and what you would expect from a barber. But if you ask for anything outside the norm military style then you might be disappointed. Normal being high and tight or with a fade. The hot cream and razor is always a plus at any rate. Normal cuts are very good I'm sure and $12 for a cut is also great. I'll still be looking for the barber for me however. read more

Two surefire ways to eliminate repeat business are: asking your customer if she is having twins when she gives you her due date -and- slapping her son's hand when he wiggles. I gave two stars only because the gentleman who works there is very nice and we were in and out within 20 minutes. Also the prices are decent. It's unfortunate for him that it is because of the woman who works there that I will not be returning. read more

The majority of the reviews I've read all gave Walter's Barber Shop a high rating and left tons of positive feedback. I've been living in the area now for a little under two years and have been in search of a barber shop that was similar to the one I grew up with. Well, it looks like I finally found it! The shop really does take you back to a classic period, very rural, old timey (you know what I mean). Every aspect of the shop reminded me of something you'd see in a movie. The place is owned by an older couple who have been in the business for 30+ years. Both were incredibly polite, and just the right amount of chatty. The gentleman is retired military and specializes in military cuts, but is very proficient in every other style of cut (I know, because I asked for something specific). There were some complaints about the barbers being rigid in the way they cut, but I asked Bill to cut my hair in a very specific way and he did it with absolutely no complaints. I was incredibly impressed considering I had been shelling out over $50 for haircuts in Old Town and all you pay is $12 at Walter's. $12 for the perfect cut finished-up with a straight razor, yeah, I'll take that any day... read more

This place is tops! Bill and Rebecca do a fantastic job and the place has the same original barbershop feel it did years ago. Definitely a must try for those new to the area. This is the only place to get an old fashioned shave in Mount Vernon. Great haircuts from great people! read more

Walter's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Rebecca is one of the best barbers I have been to. She is consistent and quick to get things done. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a solid, even looking fade. read more

I am new to the area and have achieved three straight bad haircuts while in search of my new barber shop. I found it! I didn't catch the lady's name, but sat down in the first chair and after evaluating how to clean up the mess left behind by the last contestant, she got after it. Even with the existing issues that kept her from achieving 100%, it's still the best I've had in a long time. It was nicely finished with a straight razor. Yes, I grew up working on the ranch and listening to great old country tunes, and that's what this place prefers. The cost was $14 bucks, and I've found a new barber shop! read more

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I have been going here for 10 years. Bill and Rebecca are damn good people and can give you a great cut. Place is old school. I mean that in a good way... Decor, conversation, and that amazing strait razor finish! read more

Bill and Rebekah are hands down the best barbers in the area. I consistently get great haircuts from both. Haircuts are $12. Can't be beat. This is the only place I go. read more

Walter's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

A friend recommended this place. And until now, I've never returned to the barbers on post. $12 for a haircut isn't bad at all considering the barber's attention to detail. They're more concerned about quality that's why they've stayed in business for more than 20 years. read more

This is your hometown barber. My husband went here one evening and told me of the great service. The next morning I brought our two sons (4yrs) in for a haircut. The barber knew who we were and we never met him. He remembered my husband and knew us by the conversations they had. Patient and exceptional with the kids. A truly a great find. The decor does not matter here because it is a barber shop for darn sakes, but if you are a hard core animal rights person I would advise you to stay away. We will be back to Walter Barber Shop as long as we are still in the Alexandria, VA area. read more

They do an amazing fade and can reproduce classic hair cuts extremely well, but if you ask for anything out of the ordinary prepare for some skepticism. As long as you're prepared to work within those limits this place is great. Never a long wait, $12 for a haircut, and they can do a classic shave if you ask for it. Oh, and they're cash only, so make sure you bring some dough. read more

In town for a couple of weeks and needed a haircut. Came to Walter's based on all the positive reviews. Bill was very friendly and you can definitely sense his years of experience. Very patient and thorough. Gave me exactly what I was looking for. It's been awhile since I've had warm shaving cream and a straight razor. Would definitely come back to this old fashioned barber shop! read more

I have to agree to with Mark A. I have just moved to the area from NY and I am looking for a place to get a haircut. I tried out Walter's because I read the reviews on Yelp and was looking forward to a nice neat haircut.. First thing is that Bill is a very nice man who is very experienced. The problem is that he gives a lot men high and tight cuts and is not very practiced on doing much else. He gave me mediocre haircut and my hair came out kind of choppy on one side. The other side was left kind of long. Like I said the gentleman was very nice, but the haircut was not up to snuff. read more

Good place for a Marine to get a quick, consistent cut at a reasonable price ( Bill is a retired Marine). However, be specific...he assumes all Marines want a "high & tight" when they might just want medium reg. A nice older Korean gal cut our 2-year-old boy's hair. She was quick about it. Both boys look good! We're repeat customers. read more

This is all a man needs. They are friendly and cheap. A regular haircut cost $12 which around here is excellent. This place is exactly what you would expect. read more

This place is great. The negative reviews are laughable, because of COURSE this is a military place. There are Marine pictures all over the walls. It's not a fancy place. It's what any normal human would think of when they hear of an old-school barber shop. You want fancy hair? Go pay fancy money for it :) $12 for a good haircut is hard to come by nowadays and Rebecca and Bill are perfectly good business owners. Don't expect to be best friends with them, but they are very kind. Peace and blessings. read more

What a great find! I am in the military stationed at Fort Belvoir and I had been going on post for my haircuts - that is until I found this barbershop. They do a great job with military style cuts, and top it off with a warm shaving cream and straight razor trim and finish. Both barbers are super friendly, and the creative taxidermy is a bonus. read more

The best barber shop in the area. Great people and a guaranteed good looking haircut!

I'd been here a couple of times, and I was perfectly happy with the haircuts I got. The price was certainly right, that's for sure. The last time I was there, a black soldier came in and asked if this was the only barber in the strip mall. The woman cutting my hair told him that he wanted the barber shop further up the road. That this was a "white's only barber shop." Once he left, she went on, telling me that while she could have cut his hair, she didn't want to because then he'd come back, and bring all his black friends, and that would scare away the white customers. She also provided me with a few more of her racist insights that I won't share here. So while I was happy with the haircut, I was totally unhappy with the conversation. read more

Simple, slightly retro barber shop run by Bill with 30+ years of experience and a lifetime of great local stories. Country western tunes and taxidermy on the walls. Won't find another place like it, least not around here. read more

Probably the best place in the Alexandria area to get a military style haircut for a good price. The owners (husband and wife) are both very nice people and take pride in their business. I've only had the wife cut my hair, but I'm sure her husband gives a good haircut as well. In more rural areas this type of barber shop is more common, but here in the DC area it's a rare jewel. Old time country music, conversation, the day's paper, and a great bargain for a good haircut is what you can expect when visiting. read more

I get the best haircut from this place. The store is run by great folks and the store has a good old fashion feel to it. They take their time with your hair and cut with your satisfaction in mind, and I love the fact they break out the straight razor and they know how to use it. You get a nice clean and smooth shave, and the price is extremely reasonable for what you get. read more

This a true barbershop. I was looking all over town for an old school barbershop and when I found this place I was thrilled. It's a step back in time when you walk in, to a place that understands what you mean when you say "3 on the top, skin on the side, with a high fade." The price is $12. Outstanding. If you want something with more fluff, this is not your place. If you need a BARBER, come here. read more

I was paying $40 a haircut at Roosters before a friend who I always thought had nice haircuts recommended Walter's. It's hard to believe that this old school barber has 10x the skill of any of the barbers at other places I've been to recently and charges such reasonable prices. Rebecca is an amazing and skilled barber and not to be underestimated. read more

This is a great place to go for a military haircut. The owner is an old crusty military veteran that appears to be a bit gruff. From talking to him, he seems like a good guy. He is very old school. He has been in the Alexandria area when there was nothing but farmland around his barber shop. He seems like a cross between Archie Bunker and R Lee Army (The Drill Sgt from Full Metal Jacket). His wife also works there and they seem to be good people. Again, great haircut and a very good price. My only issue with this place is that it is open during limited hours. I think they are closed during the weekend and close in the early evenings. read more

This is your father or grandfathers barber shop. If you want anything but a good haircut go elsewhere. This is a place for men and their sons to get there ears lowered. I've been going here for years and never had a bad cut.....Its a barber shop not a salon Angela....who cares about the decor...... read more

This place sucks! If you're a white guy that likes simple white hair cuts this place may be for you. However, if you're black or Hispanic or prefer that a fade be done with a certain level of skill, this place is NOT for you! read more

Moving from California to the D.C. area, I needed a legitimate Barber shop. I'm so glad that I found this place. It's very important to have a place where you know exactly what you're getting EVERY single time. I would never trust my hair to a franchise store or some fufu beauty salon. I'm coming back every two weeks! read more

Very pleased with the quality of my haircut and the overall value for the money. I think I have found my local barbershop!

This is a good barbershop with a good price to match. Anyone in the alexandria area should go here. Its like another said old school, and Bill is very friendly also. read more