I'm a professional in my 30's, I've lived in several large cities, and I've been to a number of barbers, salons, and stylists over the years to offer this: GO here! You're cheating yourself not to. Having recently moved to the area, I tried a few other places prior to my appt at Westcott. No other shop around here even comes close to the atmosphere, attention to detail, or finished product I got at Westcott Barbershop. Doug gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever received, and I'll be a customer, moving forward. Update: I've been going to see Doug for close to two years now. He immediately knew my hair to a T. Doug is intuitive and observant. My angles and preference are perfectly stored in his muscle memory. He needn't ask me how I like this or how I prefer that. We'll chat instead about pretty much anything. I swear he understands my hair's growth so well that everyday between visits is like a new haircut. He's that good, and my cut seems to grow in proportionately rather than "grow out." His cuts age like wine. It's magic. Westcott has the kind of vibe that can turn my week around in 45 minutes. read more

I've been going to Westcott Barber for the past five years, and I can't say enough good things about this barbershop. Doug has been my go-to barber, and he consistently delivers an outstanding haircut every time. His attention to detail and reliability make every visit a great experience. Beyond the great haircuts, Doug is just an all-around great guy--easy to talk to, friendly, and always makes the appointment enjoyable. I recommend Doug and his team to all my friends. If you're looking for a skilled barber in a welcoming atmosphere, Westcott Barber is the place to go! read more

I highly recommend Charles for an excellent haircut at Westcott Barber. I secured an appointment as early as 8:30 am, and the experience was fantastic. The service provided was top-notch! read more

The Westcott Barber Shop provides an experience and service that is worth every penny. From the skin fades to the beard trims, they've got you covered. I get cut by Doug, and I always leave with the freshest fades. He gets it right every time! Even when I want to switch things up a bit, he knows exactly what I'm looking for and I have never been disappointed. He's super down to earth, we always find something to talk about. I also love the vibe of the place, the art and deco adds to the experience of it all. They also just got their storefront windows repainted recently so even just driving by will show you just how much they care. Thanks Doug for all the great cuts! read more

Westcott Barber Shop - newly painted storefront windows - Barbers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Why would anyone go to another barber? Doug and crew are fantastic at what they do, the shop has such a great vibe, and prices are great too. I've had long hair cut, short hair cut, beard trims, and full shaves. Not once have I ever been even slightly disappointed. GO BIRDS! read more

I received the worst haircut of my life at this establishment. I requested a simple low fade with a light trim on the top, which resulted in the barber Myke cutting into my hairline, making the fade uneven, and cutting the hair much shorter than I requested. Additionally, the other barbers in the shop were having gross conversations the entire time. Furthermore, another barber whispered to my friend as we were walking out that I got my hair "F'd up real bad". Not only is this place weird and uninviting, but they also hire unqualified barbers. read more

When I'm in Syracuse and need a haircut ( not often), I get my cut at Westcott Barber Shop. My guy is Sam and he is fantastic. Got a great cut and a shave. The price is excellent - and vibe is good. Manly man barbershop. read more

I moved to Syracuse in the Fall and I've been searching for a barber. Westcott Barber Shop was recommended to me because of how inclusive they are. I've gone to two barbers there and my second experience is one that makes me never want to go back. The first barber was good - he was quick, professional, and actually really good with making it a pleasant sensory experience. The second barber was a struggle for me. I showed up 10 minutes before my appointment time and was ushered to the chair. He asked what I wanted and I told him I wanted a skin fade. Immediately he started getting outwardly frustrated and told me I had made a regular cut appointment and not a skin fade appointment, which is 15 min longer (this was my fault but honestly the site I scheduled through gave no description of the cuts). I showed him a reference picture and he said he could do it. Now, at this point, I would assume that if there wasn't enough time, I would have been consulted about it. I'm amenable and I'm happy to revise what I want because I made a booking mistake. Additionally, we got started on my hair early because I'm always early to my appointments. He rushed and he had a bad attitude the entire time I was in the chair. He was constantly sighing loudly and annoyed, to the point where another barber asked if he was okay. I think I was his last appointment for the day because his response was "I guess I'm not going out anymore," which he clarified later was because his ex was going out too (whatever the reason, at the time I thought it was because of my haircut taking too long). He was erratic in his movements and eventually finished my hair. He suddenly had a huge smile and was super friendly as I paid, and then I left. When I got to my car, my hair was seriously messed up and it wasn't even close to what I wanted. The sides were uneven and one side had more of a sideburn. I had a trip back to where I moved from and set up an emergency session with my previous barber and he was also very surprised by my hair and how bad it was. Overall, I wouldn't come back here and I wouldn't recommend others to go here, just because of this one experience and how terrible it was. I'm sure the other barbers are great but I don't even feel comfortable being in this space again. read more

The best in the Syracuse! The best Barbers, super friendly, clean shop, dank cuts. 10/10 would reccommend read more

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The best choice I made since moving back to Syracuse. Charles sees me very few weeks, employing his considerable skill to keep me looking civilized. My only regret is that walk-ins are no longer a thing. Works well with my full beard (trimming it down to something useful). A+ recommend. read more

BE CAREFUL!!!! I called ahead of time to make a rsvp and they said they weren't busy and to just walk in. The wait was only 10 minutes but the barber who attempted to cut my hair was an absolute joke. He lacked any confidence to properly close his scissor shears closed with every clip of the hair. He proceeded to ask me several times what I thought of the back of my hair after only about 1 minute of cutting it like he was done. He then tried trimming around my ears and actually clipped my left ear with his scissors. I then asked if he knew what he was doing, he replied "if you want to leave it here we can leave it here". So I walked out looking like I lost a fight with a lawn mower. The owner of this establishment should have higher standards and not let amateurs be cutting hair for civilians. I won't be coming back or referring anyone. This place is AMATEUR HOUR 24/7. read more

Been going to Westcott Barber for 7 years. Absolutely love quality of haircut and beard trim I get at super reasonable prices. Definitely recommend. read more

Best haircut I've had in my 41 years of life!! Mark was very professional and skilled at his craft. My hair looks clean and tight! I also got my first straight edge razor shave of my life. Very cool experience! Everyone in the shop is extremely friendly and talkative. I will definitely be back to see Mark next time I'm in the area! My wife thought I looked so handsome after my haircut that she started pawing me as soon as we got in the car!! read more

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My son is really shy and was nervous about getting his hair cut. Doug absolutely nailed it! Made my son feel really comfortable and gave him the best cut he's ever had. We couldn't be happier! Highly recommend these guys. read more

Highly recommended-- this is a shop with awesome vibes! Also I can confirm that all genders are welcome here :) As a female-bodied person who was getting a buzz cut for the first time, I was initially nervous that I would feel judged because of my gender. But instead, the staff made me feel welcomed, and I had one of the best haircut experiences I have ever had. I went to Doug (I believe he is the owner) who put me at ease immediately. He exuded confidence and skill, made me laugh, actually listened to exactly what I wanted done with my hair, and gave me one of the best haircuts I have ever had! I'm really excited to hear they might be opening up a unisex location elsewhere in town, because I want long-haired salon-focused folks to give them business too! Great place with great people. read more

They honor their craft here. Found this place on Maps while driving in. Needed haircut for meetings next day. Walk-ins only midweek and there was a wait - i took that as a good sign. Mark (sp?) was my barber front chair by window and a voice like Jonny Cash. He's thoughtful, conversational, and quite competent. Very satisfied read more

I have been balding since I was 17 (I'm 28 now). Tonight I sat at a bar without wearing a hat for the first time in... at least a year. I have to give huge, huge thanks to Charlie. read more

I want to say that Westcott Barber Shop is the absolute BEST around! Easy to make an appointment online, friendly and ultra cool staff. I have gone there a few times as I live about 40 minutes away and always had quality service. This last time I went for a hair cut & beard trim was one of the best visits. They are being very safe and adhering to every aspect of customer safety & staff as well. I had Mark who was super cool and had several of the same interests I do such as Horror movies. This guy knows his sh!t. The time for the appointment flew by and my wife loved how I looked afterwards! I can't recommend this place and Mark enough! Thank you! read more

Great barbershop. Clean and sanitized. Great customer service. I was a walk in, was un sure. But they made me feel welcomed and gave me a cut along with a beard trim. Highly recommend this shop read more

Used to be a loyal customer. My only complaint was that on more than one occasion I had an appointment and had to wait 15-20 minutes because they had taken a walk-in customer. Last time I went my barber gave me a bad haircut. Whatever, decided to give them another chance. Called today and was told (rudely) that they do not accept walk-ins. Also, one time I went here and one of them was shaving his girlfriends legs in one of the chairs. Never going here again. read more

First time there and was fortunate to get myself and 2 boys in without an appointment at 5 PM. I received an outstanding fade by Mark who did a great job edging around my temples and neck too. Next up was my 7-year old son and I was blown away by Mark's work, sheer perfection. My partner's 11-year old also got a cut by Doug just to his liking. The best part is the ambiance! Don't expect a lot of sports talk, as is the norm in most barber shops. Geeky is the order of the day with conversation dominated by comic books, Star Wars, history, physics, space exploration and the like. I believe I've found our new barbershop! I'll make sure to get appointments so our luck doesn't run out gambling on their availability to accommodate walk-in customers. read more

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Definitly the best barber shop in Syracuse. Great people, great vibes, and a great haircut. Some of these reviews are funny, if you're waiting more than 5 hours for a haircut that tells more about you than the shop. Reservations are super easy to make and have been 100% reliable thus far. read more

Since that first haircut, I have been back many times. Still seeing John whose always willing to make time. Got the t-shirts. Supporting local small business. Always a pleasure. read more

Great place, nice people but a bit pricey... it was ok since the did a great job! definitely recommend them...

I've been to this shop a few times since my time in Syracuse as a travel nurse at a local hospital. I have always had Doug cut my hair, and have never been disappointed, I thought they were the best cuts I've ever had in 37 years. Then Mark cut my hair yesterday, because Doug was booked, and that was the best cut I've ever had. So 2 of the best in one shop! I'll be leaving Syracuse soon, but if I'm ever back and in need of a fresh haircut then this is the place!! read more

Been going here for a while now and this place is honestly OVERRATED and OVERPRICED for MEDIOCRE haircuts. I recently gave them one more chance and came out disappointed and upset as ever. Everyone here are super cool but alright barbers. But most of them really don't know how to follow instructions. For example, my latest experience i asked for a simple LOW FADE. not a high fade. not a skin fade. not a undercut. A LOW FADE that was not too short on the top (make their life easier i even showed them pictures). Typically barbers would do shave guideline and started fading from there. the barber i recently went to didnt do this and started fading from the TOP of my head then down, not from the bottom of my head to the top. never before had i had a barber do this. then proceeded to shave, not fade, all the hair up to the top of my head. Even worse, the back top of head was cut so near the scalp it looks disconnected. like im wearing a damn wig. looking like damn pineapple. No blending at all. like really. this for 20$. And the fact that ive been going here for around 3 years and have only gotten two, maybe three good haircuts is ridiculous. im sorry that was my final time getting a cut from here read more

A barber needs the following to be decent: 1. Haircutting skills A barber needs the following to be excellent: 1. Dirty jokes 2. Excellent haircutting skills 3. Good conversation Item 2 is most important. Doug has item 2. I've been in the place 3 times now in the past 2 and a half months, and each time I get the same haircut as the first. I should also say, that Doug looked at my head and prescribed a haircut that looks good, given my cranial geometry. Also, my wife digs it, and I've received lots of compliments. That never happened to me before. It's a cut that fits my style, and I have an easy time in the morning making it look spiffy without much fuss at all. Doug is quite easy to talk with, because he's a good dude. The experience is worth every penny. read more

I just got my first haircut at this place and am very happy. Doug did a great job cutting my hair and working with me to get the look I wanted. It had been awhile since my last cut and it was kind of a mess, but he cleaned it up and gave me a great looking undercut with a hard part. Now, there are a lot of places where you could go and get a good haircut that looks good, but what I liked about this place is that it's an actual barbershop and not a salon. The atmosphere is relaxed, the guys who own it are friendly and there were several regulars who stopped in while I was there- always a good sign. Lastly, their prices are great- the haircut itself was $15 (I did buy some product that bumped that up a bit). I'll definitely go back. read more

Called ahead to make an appointment for Saturday on Wednesday evening. They don't take appointments on Saturday's, only walk-in's. No problem. Went on saturdayBy 2:45 they had stopped taking walk-in's because they didn't have enough barbers to take care of the 14 or so people waiting. Very disappointed. Update: I've gone back a couple more times since my first bad experience, and I can see why it's so popular. I won't get a haircut, beard trim anywhere else in Syracuse. Solid barbers with lots of experience, talent, people skills, and personality. This place is legit. read more

Super professional place. I have been reluctant to see a barber after my last experience where the barber used a gold-plated razor to scrape Eric Devendorf's haircut into my head. Nope. Nope. Nope. Doug did a fantastic job. I trusted him to do my hair a little differently than I have had it done before and I love it. Even better, the people who have to look at me all day ALSO love it. Rates are reasonable, they use quality products, and even listen to good music. They are also doing a renovation in the coming weeks. It should be great. I'll be back soon. read more

Excellent place for hair cut - these guys are professional and are fun. The owner is a cool guy and his staff, the environment and their attitude is awesome. I get my hair cut at various places because I travel a lot and this one I would rate in my top tier. read more

Experienced barbers that are thorough and quality people. Great energy, if I'm ever nearby I'll definitely stop by.

I genuinely wish I could give these guys six (6) stars. After making an appointment three days out and experiencing an issue, I called the place and they told me to come in immediately for a cut. I did, and was immediately seated with Mark for my cut. The place had a friendly and "no nonsense" air to it, and I was pleased to find barbers openly talking with their customers about all sorts of topics. It wasn't long before Mark and I were discussing everything from politics and filmography to automation and psychology. I greatly enjoyed it - meanwhile, Mark has been spending almost a full hour just cutting my hair to match a style I failed to specify meaningfully - he just took my prompts and figured out JUST the right way to painstakingly shave/fade/blend each section to make it all work. I never give much thought to my haircuts. I also rarely rate locations on Yelp. Both of those things changed today. They/Mark were just that good. $18 is a steal for such service, so tip them well if you end up giving them a shot. read more

Had a long wait at the SYR airport so figured I could squeeze in a haircut. Based on Yelp reviews I decided to try out Westcott Barbershop and what a great choice it was. Vinny cut my hair really nicely. If you're looking for a great cut in a funky barbershop this is the place. Vinny gave great advice and loves to talk about about fast cars so if that happens to interest you...And the price was right too! read more

Best barbershop in syracuse. Great atmosphere and they all do a fantastic job. I highly recommend mark, he kills it every time!

This is a great spot!! Was going to give it four because there are always long lines, but that's because the place is so great. The barbers are all skilled but also personable, which really makes for a more enjoyable barber experience. Doug is a stud. P.S. Book in advance online. You'll thank me later. read more

Their website indicate that they close at 4pm on Saturday. I called their number ahead of time to make sure they still take walk ins and their number had a voicemail saying "today is Saturday, we take walk ins all day" and then hung up on me. So great, it's 3:20pm, my boyfriend can still make it to get a hair cut. We got there at 3:31pm and they said, "sorry, we stop taking walk-in at 3:30pm. We know the website says 4, we need to change that but we go with the sign here [in front of the shop]" This is ridiculous and poor customer service on so many levels. 1. You need to update your website AND be very specific in your voice messages to your customers that you stop taking walk-in at 3:30pm. Or, you can pick up the phone when people call. 2. We made our way here and you turned us away. This is an extremely rude thing to do. I don't care how many great reviews they have had, I will never return to this place. read more

I love this shop! I live in Baltimore but visit periodically and dread the day I have to get my hair cut somewhere else. The first time I visited I waited a couple of hours but was blown away by the barber banter and the cut Doug did. Definitely make an appointment but it's worth the wait. I also love the Harrison's pomade I got. It does everything I need and I can toss all the other crap in my medicine cabinet. Try a hard part! read more

Westcott Barber Shop - Loving my cut! Hard part but blended nicely in the other side - Barbers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Absolutely thrilled with this gem of a barber shop near SU. Excellent cut and bear trim combo for a great price. It's obvious they are great at their jobs, as the walk-ins continued on a Tuesday afternoon. Took the time to make sure it was exactly what he wanted and did it with precision. We will definitely be back. read more

Westcott Barber Shop - Haircut and beard trim - Barbers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Clean, friendly, and a great haircut. Very happy to have found this location while out running errands.