Varsity Barber Shop

Recently moved to Ann Arbor and needed a haircut. I found this place online and decided to try it out.
The good: all the employees provided great customer service, was able to give me a quality haircut and made sure I felt comfortable at the establishment.
The bad: only complaint is the cost. I’m used to paying $ 10/​haircut and this place cost $ 21.
Other than the cost, I think this place is great. Definitely check it out if you are looking to get a haircut.

Never a good time to come without waiting.

THE BEST. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST.
I have lived in many different cities, and gone to dozens of different barbers, and this barber shop is THE BEST. All three barbers are uniquely talented, and since we moved to Ann Arbor
three years ago, this is the only barber shop I would consider. I have read a few bitchy reviews
about the wait time; GUYS, THIS IS A CLASSIC MEN’S BARBER SHOP!!! Sit back, relax, wait
your turn; you will get a meticulous haircut. If you are in such a desperate rush, buy some dog clippers and do it yourself. This barber shop gets a very wide range of customers — male, female,
old, young, kids, white, people of color — all I know, everyone I observe leaves with a spectacular haircut. I wish I could leave 6 stars.

Came here out of recommendation from my friend. Mike cut my hair and trimmed my beard. I gave him an idea of what I wanted and he did the rest. He cut everything exactly how I was thinking. You can tell he knew what he was doing and takes his job seriously. The price was very reasonable too. Beats out those chain hair cut places and they charge the same amount. I will be back again in the future. Five stars!

I hate to go against the trend here. They are great people at this place. Honestly all of the barbers here COULD do a wonderful job when they are focused.
But the problem is they get distracted WAY too much when they are cutting your hair. It’s nice to have a fun relaxing talkative environment. But it is also stressful and unnerving when your barber is trying to cut your hair while simultaneously chatting with 3 other people continuously. Also including walking away form your haircut altogether sometimes.
Additionally, as another reviewer mentioned, the banter is sometimes over the top. But mainly it is among the barbers, they never direct that stuff to the clients.

I’ve been coming here on and off since moving to AA in July. The cuts were always pretty good considering the price.
Every barber shop is a «guy’s space» by nature of what they do and who they serve. So, when I first came in and there was a deer hunting show on the TV, it was okay. Not my cup of tea, but fine. The next time I came in and the shop chat turned to the body weight and breasts of one actress versus the body of another, I politely declined comment and changed the subject.
But today waiting for a haircut, the conversation turned to Bruce Jenner and the recent media coverage. The term «freakshow» instantly slurred at the mention of Bruce’s name marked my exit and the end of my frequenting this place.
Is it possible to be men, get a good cut and skip the sexism, misogyny and transphobia? Not at this place. I’ll try another (any other) barber shop on campus instead.

Excellent haircut, definitely recommended, and only $ 16.
Truly impressed how meticulous Mike was (even with 30 minutes to closing and a line waiting), and he did a great job with my tapered cut. I’ll be back.

Best haircut in AA. All three guys are chill. Price is also excellent for the quality.

The best haircut I’ve had in Ann Arbor! My appointment was looked over at another barber so I was on the hunt for a quick cut and Varsity was more than able to deliver. I’m always skeptical going to a new shop but they made me feel right at home. There is a TV with ESPN on and the guys are totally cool.
Mike cut my hair and did a great job. Sometimes it’s hard to vocalize the cut you want but he did a great job of delivering with on my less than explicit request. Plus you really can’t beat the price for the quality cut you get. I can afford to come in regularly and maintain it!
The place is walk in only, but even with a few people ahead of me they moved quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend if your looking for a great local Barbershop!

Super happy with my haircut!
I was pretty nervous going to a barbershop because it looks so guy focused but I wanted a closer cut for my pixie cut.
Mike was super friendly and welcoming and did a fantastic job on a women’s pixie cut!
He listened to what I wanted and did a great job.
With their prices, I can come in on a monthly basis to maintain my cut rather than going to an over priced salon and have sloppy hair between cuts.
Thanks Varsity for a great job! I will be back.

These guys are great and so professional. I was looking for a great hair cut place for almost a year, I finally found it.
I was waiting with this review a while, in order to see whether my satisfaction continuing after few visits. So the answer is Yes.

Asked for a short fade cut.
— The guy who cut my hair is quick.
— Got it done in about 15 minutes. Price came to $ 13.5– very reasonable.
— Doesn’t talk much.
— There’s parking.
I asked him when is usually the busiest day and he said weekends, except for some reason this Saturday they weren’t. Probably because school is over at the university.

Gentlemen and artists at work! Cleaned up my man mane. Got my hair did. Thanks guys! Go blue! Keep up the good work!

We drive in to downtown from the «outskirts» of Ann Arbor for cuts here. The guys are friendly, they take the time to really understand what each customer wants, and the cuts have always been top quality. It’s an old-​school, no-​frills space (save for the ginormous-​screen playing ESPN), but it does the job. $ 16 out the door gives me a cut that’s on par with the best I’ve had.

A great no-​nonsense barbershop in the finest tradition. A pleasure to get your haircut!

I’ve walked in the door several times with 3 kids plus husband, and they’ve been quickly and professionally attended to. Good prices, friendly quick service, and good cuts.
At the nat’l chains you take a risk of a bad haircut. Here you can rest easy; you’ll get a good cut at a good price.
Wish list: better seating and a deep, thorough cleaning.

Excellent old school barber shop — young owner who really knows how to cut men’s hair.
Highly recommended.

I love this place. Mike owns the joint, and the barbers there take their craft seriously. They don’t just cut your hair, they sculpt it to perfection. I like my hair tight, and other barbers shy away from making it too short. These guys do it exactly right. They also use a straight razor for shaves and your neck.
Cuts cost $ 16. The conversation is great. (Ask Mike about his Mustang.) They’ve got girlie magazines for those who may have interest in looking at naked women while getting your hair chopped, ESPN/​Spike on the TV and they always know what’s going on with the Detroit sports teams.
The one big downside is the wait. Haircuts can sometimes take 45 minutes to an hour. It’s not uncommon to be there for 75 – 90 minutes if there is another person or two in front of you in line.
Overall, it’s a place I’d hang out for the conversation and atmosphere. Great haircuts, too. It just frequently takes too long.

Great haircuts and a great price. I’ve been to at least a half dozen other shops around town and this one is consistently the best. I don’t go anywhere else now.
I’d give it five stars if they used a straight razor on my neck and side burns. Also, better magazines wouldn’t hurt.

I guess I’m the first person to review the place who has actually gotten a haircut here.
I got a haircut here. It’s an old-​school barber shop, owned by a younger guy. A totally decent haircut. Good technique, good conversation. What more can you ask for?