Walter’s Barber Shop

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.

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.

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.

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.

if you want a military cut, this is the place, otherwise I would stay away, mom and pop shop and the wife says a lot of inappropriate things…

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.

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.

When we moved to this area one of the first things we looks for in services was a decent barbers as I really do not like doing business with corporate America. I was so delighted to find this place.
When we first met Walter he ensured we knew that he was a no-​frills barber shop, but does excel at what he does.
The great thing about going into this place, aside from the economical haircut, are:
1) It feels as though you are going back in time to a long lost era as the place looks as though its right out of the 60s, a museum piece so to speak, I love the cash register with a manual handle.
2) Walter has a whole bunch of stories to tell and its always great to hear them.
Brilliant place.

Great mom and pop barber shop. Country music on the radio and hunting/​fishing pictures on the walls. Great haircuts for great prices. Be careful in the parking lot that you don’t get run over by manic traffic from the nearby laundromat.

The haircut was ok… I asked the lady not to use the clippers on top but she still did which was weird because she specifically asked me what I wanted but obviously didn’t listen… I don’t know what was wrong with the business owner (Bill) he had terrible customer service because he didn’t say one word the entire time I was there not a welcome not anything… he looked like he was dying in the corner just staring at us and blatantly going to sleep… very odd for a business owner to do if you want repeat customers… the wife though had excellent customer service a solid 10… thats why I am even giving this a 3 but I won’t be back!

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Best haircut on Route 1 — Wife Approved.
Been trying various barbers along Route 1 and finally found Walter’s. Bill, the 3^rd 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.

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. Unilocal 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.