Floyd’s 99 Barbershop

They don’t seem to have a system for walk ins OR appointments. Today, for example, I went in at opening time and they said the next available would be about 1:00. «Call about 12:30 because we can’t take names for that far in advance». I called and they said next available would be 3:00, so «call at 2:30 to get on the list». I called at 2:30 and was told next available was 5:00. How can the list get so long if they don’t take names that far in advance? Is there a trick to getting on the list? Her response to that was to simply hang up on me. But it didn’t actually hang up so I could hear her laughing with somebody else that she hung up on me!

Worst haircut ever, plus they did not respect appointment time. Prices are too expensive

Meh is a good way to describe it. About an hour wait for a walk-​in appointment, which is about right for a sunday afternoon. Hair dresser had no idea what I wanted — I asked for a basic «ivy league» style professional cut — she had no clue what that was, so I explained that it is a finger length on top with a taper down to a 1 in the back and on the sides. I ended up with a 1 up the back and sides running straight into a finger and a half cut on top. Huh? It wasn’t even close what I asked for and didn’t look professional. Go somewhere else.

I’ve been taking my son to Floyd’s in Cambridge for 2 – 3 years. The haircuts & prices are OK, but Floyd’s has a weird attitude (as in teenager’s attitude) about appointments and reservations. When I call ahead for a «reservation,» i’m usually told, «Call back in an hour.» Then, when I call back, I learn that the time I wanted is unavailable. I’ve finally decided to permanently give up on Floyd’s, and go to another shop. Their haircuts & prices aren’t wonderful, so there’s no compelling reason to put up with their disorganization. They seem to think that this time-​chaos is lovably quirky, but it’s not; it’s inconvenient, and I just don’t have time for it.

Yoooooo. I have never fallen in platonic love with anyone who’s done my hair before (save my friend Julie who used to do it before she moved away – so sad!), but I have found my platonic hairdressing love4lyfe, and her name is Natalie. At Floyd’s 99 in Cambridge. Just to be sure you know where she is. She’s patient (I know this because I never have any ideas for what I actually *want* for my hair) and helpful (see prev. Also she works with my awful cowlick to tame the wild beast) and also a character (the funny kind.) Everyone should go to her. Also, you know this place is the right place to get your hair done because they were showing Parks & Rec when I got in. CLEARLY a sign of good taste.

Great vibe, great place. I have been going to Nick for a while now. Always does an amazing job, and I can be a PITA about detail. I highly recommend!

I’ve been loyal to Floyd’s for about four years now. I was never disappointed, although it did make me nervous when my first stylist left; and then the next one after her, who I’d thought for surr was an even better match.
This past cut was by a stylist named Chaylah (spell check?¿) She barely said a word, just brief comments on how the style I’d selected was a good match for my features.
She kinda beat me up a little. My scalp hurt from her comb, and she’d accidently raked my forehead a couple times with her manicure. No real harm, though.
It was bizarre to me that she didn’t talk. Kind of surreal. I’m assuming she must really get in the zone — extreme focus to the max.
I assume this because of the result. I knew exactly what I wanted, picture and all. It was a layered chin length number, with a sweet angle, tapered in the back, but really set apart from the angled bobs that have become so popular. Chaylah nailed my cut. I wouldn’t call her a miracle worker, I suppose. Girl was a total scientist! We’re talkin’ grand master hair wizard! So yeah, thumbs up… Go to Floyd’s & get ‘err done! ;)

Apparently making an appointment doesn’t mean you’ll actually get your haircut at that time.
Just waited 40 minutes past my appointment time and decided to leave.
Poorly ran business. Won’t be back.

First time trying out Floyd’s and definitely my last
The girl hairdresser was rude, she was so passive aggressive, I asked her if she cut wax my hair up, she gave me a weird look and say you mean «put some wax», i told her yes, and she said next time say «put some wax». When she was cutting my hair it doesn’t seem like she’s putting any effort in.
Don’t go here if you want a nice haircut and a thoughtful/​helpful barber. They will ruin your hair.

I have been coming to Floyd’s for years and have been seeing Kelley T. as my barber from the beginning. She is talented, hilarious, and at this point a great friend! I’d say things went to the next level with Kelley when she waxed my inner nose hair (gross sounding, I know, but if you saw what came out, you’d want to get your nose waxed every week). It didn’t hurt at all and it was super fast — I also feel like I can breath easier! Do yourself a favor and call ahead for Kelley T. and get a haircut, your hair washed, a nose wax, and a complimentary back massage!

Went here because it was the only barbershop in Boston open on a Sunday. Wishing I would have waited til Monday. This place is only a tiny step above Supercuts quality-​wise and definitely overpriced. I made the mistake of asking for something that wasn’t dead simple (I asked that they taper the back) and ended up with choppy, uneven lines. In a pinch, you’ll leave with less hair than you walked in with, but if you’re looking for a good haircut, look elsewhere.

I’ve exclusively gotten my haircuts here for the past 4 or 5 years. Like most people I always get my hair cut by the same person which in my case is Kristin S. She’s always managed to somehow make me look good without any instruction, guidance, or clue from me about how I want my hair cut. I don’t know jack about hair cuts because I didn’t really get them until my 30s and spent my life before that with hair past my waist. All I know is every time Kristin S. cuts my hair, people tell me I look good. I’m probably not doing her skills justice because other people know what they want and require more work that she can also do. One FYI: If you want to make an appointment with a particular person, call first thing that morning. Your favorite person will book up early! ps. good music.

I have an unruly head of thick curls that I lovingly regard as ‘The Irish Afro’ and Floyd’s has expertly managed my mane since 2010. I used to go to the one in the Back Bay when I worked there but now I frequent the Cambridge location. Jordan is the East Boston bowler who also is a big time fantasy and sci-​fi buff. He is my main man. The Greek guy does a good job too. As does Jason but Jason is usually pretty busy. My one poor experience there was with a younger girl who was doing ‘a water cleanse’ the week she was cutting my hair and seemed a bit out of it. I’m not too fond of people that haven’t eaten in a week holding sharp things by my head.

It really depends on who is doing your cut. I’ve been going to Kristen for a while now, and she is wonderful. I’m a girl with short hair, and she always keeps me looking fashionable and feminine. She has great ideas and suggestions to keep things fresh and interesting. Kristen really has the best combination of technique/​functional skills– combined with great style sense. She will tell you if the cut you want might not look right for you, and she’ll suggest how it can be tailored to fit you. In addition, I hate making appointments very far out, so having same day appointments is super convenient!

I have had some fabulous and some meh experiences here, but definitely more on the fabulous side. If I was reviewing just my last cut with Erin, it would definitely be a 5! Exactly what I was looking for in a longer-​in-​the-​front bob at the exact length we talked about (not always so with other places), and a lovely amount of chatting. Will definitely see her again!

They put a bald spot on my head! It was my first time there, and they gave me a free shampoo. I wondered why they didn’t show me the back of my head! The spot is shaped like a heart, so maybe they really liked me.

I have always been foolishly terrified of going to the barbershop. Perhaps this is due to my fear of getting a botched cut, having to finagle a conversation with a stranger, or just being cheap and paying (as I have cut my own hair for the past 6 years).
Anyways, it is time I grew up and began going to the barbershop (man, it’s sometimes hard to get out of the «DIY attitude). I went to the Floyd’s by Hynes Convention Center and I wasn’t too impressed but wanted to give the chain another try so I came here.
I have been to this Floyd’s twice and had two amazing stylists (is that what they are called?)! I wish I could remember their names, but one lady had dreadlocks (I’ve been told she went back to Vermont) and another was a guy from East Boston who bowls. Both of these fine folk were great; they listened to what I wanted, but used their magic to make sure I do not look like a fool. More importantly, I did not feel pressured to chit chat the whole time, the price isn’t bad, and they’re speedy! Woo!
Two tips:
1. These guys do not do reservations;
2. I found some of the other staff a little cold and standoffish (maybe it’s the horrible music that is played… that would sure as heck make me cold and standoffish), but once you begin a conversation (again, once YOU begin a conversation) they’re super great.
Try Floyd’s… if you’re lucky, you’ll have the East Bostoner who likes bowling (sorry, man, I’m just bad at names).

You could get great color or cut with decent price!
Go for Melissa P!

I’ve been here before and had Kristin, who was awesome.
This time was different. First, I called about an hour and a half ahead and was told to call again, in an hour, to get put on the waiting list. This doesn’t make sense to me, but I go with the flow. I called back.
When I arrived I stood at the reception desk for about a minute while three people sipped coolatas and danced. Don’t get me wrong — I love dancing and have been known to get a coolata every once in a while. This, however, was just straight up rude. I was told to sit down and wait for my turn (there was no one else waiting and at least 3 people who appeared available).
Someone who I think was Amanda (not sure, she didn’t introduce herself) sat me down and said, «What do you want?». I briefly explained to her that I wanted a trim, with lots of layers to remove the bulk from the back of my hair. This was the last time we spoke. Awkward.
UNTIL I asked her to finish blowdrying. She started, and then put it down. Her response? «No, that’s a separate service.» GET OUTTA TOWN. Did it look like I wasn’t good for the extra few bucks it may have cost?
Also, the haircut was pretty bad (but luckily she erred on the side of taking off too little instead of too much).
I probably won’t go back, unless I’m in the mood to spent $ 40 for someone smeared with self tanner to treat me like shit.

For someone who basically wakes up in the morning and goes «haircuthaircutnownownow» Floyds fits the bill, I call up, they tell me 30 minutes, I show up promptly 27 minutes later and off we go. Great right? In theory yep.
Two of the last three times this was a fail. Call up, been here before? Yep. Well we do 30 minute call ahead. Yep, I know, I’m umm, calling ahead, should I be there in 30 minutes? Oh uhh yeah. 27 minutes later (the 3 minutes are to allow for someone ahead of me in line, I like to be punctual), oh well its going to be 20 minutes maybe 30.
Sure, I mean I called ahead, but hang on let me just check my appoi… interrupted by a snide «well if someone walks in I can’t turn them away» I don’t even get a chance to respond either with or without snark before she stomps away. Look I get it, but give me the option to look at the time and weigh if I can still make whatever the hell it was I’m doing next. Not to mention isn’t this sort of a reservation system? If someone walked in 10 minutes ago they get preference over the person who made one of their by design vague ‘appointments’ Anyway thats me digressing. Gruff attitude from the desk, crappy haircut but it was 30 $ and same day so whatever. My hair looks shitty though make no mistake, but those around me seem to like it. Since they look at my face more than I do I’m actually not subtracting stars here.
Time before that? Actually got a pretty kickass haircut. Kristen was, like everyone says, the way to go, she doesn’t seem to work many days as well as book up fast. In theory the days schedule is posted online so you can see your options/​who to ask for. Cambridge apparently has decided thats just far too much work and I rarely find they’ve posted that so its a crap shoot unless you know who to ask for (Kristen, just trust me).
Time before that was the Short Hair Incident of 2012. I have short hair, like ears and neck get done with clippers short hair. Top gets a littttttle bit of a trim with some scissors but I know plenty of guys with equal to shorter hair than I. Same delightful desk person helps me out on the phone, been here before? Yep. You know we… you know what I can skip this bit, exact same story. This time I’m asked, do you have short hair. I say yep, well above the collar. No follow up questions, except from my saying, so uh 30 minutes?
I show up the appointed 27 minutes later and delightful desk denizen is aghast at my long hair. She pointedly says I have long hair (I do not) and I should have known, then seems to realize the lunacy of this and then says that well I guess maybe you wouldn’t know. So now I’m told another 20 to 30 minute wait. This time sadly I can’t wait and have to leave.
Save yourself the hassle here, go a few more miles down Mass Ave and go to the other Floyd’s location and ask for Jeanne.