Father & Son Barber Shop

If you want the one type of haircut that they do by default, you are in luck. It will be fine. If you want anything else, good luck communicating that to them. Somehow «leave the top alone» turned into «give me a side part».

Amazingly unhappy with the haircut I got here today. The barber who served me could barely speak English, didn’t understand what I was asking for, and ignored my attempts to explain in more detail. When she was done, and I finally got across to her that she had done exactly the opposite of what I wanted, she did at least try to fix it, but she didn’t do well.
My ears are not larger than normal, but she couldn’t seem to stop hitting them, scraping them, or poking them with the comb. She didn’t give the impression of someone with any training or much experience.
The barber I normally go to is workmanlike but does basically one cut, no matter what you ask for. I wanted something different. I certainly got it. I’m trying to decide if I should just go to see him right away and get his basic cut and start all over.

Father and Son is AWESOME!!! This barber shop has been here for 50 years this is a cultural gemstone its awesome hurry up and get here!!!

I’ve been going here for the past 3 years. There are other barber shops that are closer to my house in Springfield, but I come here because they do a great job. The place is a typical barber shop, not a beauty salon. There is hair on the floor, old pictures on the walls, old trophies, and a television that shows the news. These are good things and what I have seen in any normal barber shop. The ladies always cut my hair exactly the way I want it, no matter who is cutting my hair. Once you’ve been there a few times, they will remember your hair cut preferences.
They only take cash, but if you forget, not to worry. There is an ATM next door in the CVS and they don’t get bent out of shape if you have to run over to pull money.

This barber shop is one of the places I miss after moving away from NOVA. I’ve been probably 6 or 7 times and never had compliants. I loved the hot cream and straight razor shave on the back of the neck. Hopefully I can find a similar place in the Midwest.

I’m not sure what all the complaints about it not being clean are, because I looked around today and noticed it was spotless, except for the hair on the floor under me. Maybe it’s because the furniture looks like it came from the Goodwill in the 80’s but it’s kinda nostalgic. They’re very nice and you have your option of two things, haircut or beard trim, that’s it. They deliver on what they promise and they do a good job. 2^nd time in and will be back.

Great barber shop, really nice staff and as others have said the haircuts are simple, quick, and done right at a reasonable price.
Nice local business if you go in there more than once they will certainly remember you, especially if you bring the kids.
Note that they are cash only!

Good basic barber shop. They cut hair well for a reasonable price. My son likes it. The only advisory note: they only take cash.

My sons (7 and 3) and I get our haircuts here for a few years now. Actually, they’ve cut my hair for over ten years and the boys’ ever since their first haircuts. I like the results. The haircuts look good, at least to me:) The price is good. The barbers are friendly and they get things done. I am in and out, done, but not rushed. I just don’t have a lot of time. So it works out for me. They’re pretty good with the boys ever since their first haircuts, with a lot of crying and fighting and fidgetting until now, where they’re at the point which they just sit down let the barbers take care of things. My wife always says, «Tell them to not cut the kids’ hair too short». But when the boys get home with their new haircuts, she loves the new haircuts look. The location is convenient for me. I hope this is useful. As for the comments about cleansiness, it’s fine to me. I understand the fact that the place is old overall and not shiny with new titles and sinks and such but I don’t think it’s dirty. But I’ve been going to neighborhood barbershops all my life all over the country (NY, CT, MA, CA, FL, DC, etc…), it’s not much different. It’s not like a salon or spa on a cruise or at a resort, it’s a neighborhood barbershop.

Is it fancy? No. Is it super clean? No. It’ s a barber shop and when it comes to cutting hair they do it right.
We took our son here after a terrible experience at Hair Cuttery. The first time we took him his hair was still growing our from his previous bad cut. The woman cutting his hair did a great job of evening things out and making it look presentable while it was in the in between stages. Since then this has been our go-​to place whenever he needs his hair cut and they continue to do an A+ job.

I’ve been coming here for years. Great place if you’re just looking for a nice simple cut. They’ve never messed up on my hair and they always remember who I am. I would give it five stars but the appearance of the place isn’t the best

I sometimes went here for haircuts as a kid, and found it to be a nice place. I’m glad they’re still in business after all these years.

I went there to get a hair cut/trim…they hardly speak to you, not even a smile… do they speak English? Bad hair cut and bad customer service! They look like they are tired and don’t want you there!

No-​frills, old-​fashioned barber shop. The mom with the twin boys below apparently was looking for an upscale salon, which this place is not.
Every Saturday that I’m there, this place has a steady stream of loyal customers, from little kids to old men. The barbers are quick and do a good job… and the haircuts are cheap ($ 14 for a men’s haircut, I think).
It’s cash-​only.

Tina hooks it up! I don’t even have to tell her what to do, she knows! If you are looking for a barber you need to stop, this is the spot!

If you want to be pampered and immersed in aromatherapy, go to a damn salon. This place is a no frills barber shop. The furniture is old, there’s dust and hair on the floor, and the only thing pretty is the view out the front window. Sit down, clippers, shears, shave, done. $ 14. On Saturdays there are usually four chairs going on at once and I’m able to get in and out within 30 to 40 minutes. The haircut itself takes less than 15 minutes. There are ample spaces in the rear parking lot.

To be clear, I was not raised in a bubble. I like the outdoors, I like traveling to developing countries, I like unusual foods, I like fast cars, and I like authentic locally owned businesses. Father and Son is one of those places. I’m not going to give it 5 stars because those ratings are reserved for places that provide a service far beyond those of its peers. This barber shop is staffed by four Vietnamese ladies who cut mens’ hair. Yeah, that’s it. It’s not fancy, they don’t do color, and one of them might be a mute (j/​k). Despite that, they cut mens’ hair, and they do it well, period. It’s a classic old school barber shop with hair on the ground, worn chairs in their waiting area, ancient barber seats, a museum worthy cash register, and it renders exactly the service that you’ve walked in to receive. If you want a haircut and don’t feel like handing your money to the hair cuttery or whatever other lame place people are going to these days, try Father and Son and you have my welcome to manhood.

Okay, this place is totally disgusting. I took my boys there to get a hair cut on the recommendation of one of my friends as her boy goes there. EWWWW is all I have to say. It’s dirty, old and not hygenic at all. Seriously, the ladies working are okay, they try to be nice but I think it’s just they have to. It’s just awful and dirty in there. I was so grossed out by the time I started really looking around I wanted to yank my kids out of the chair and head straight out the door. Even my 4 year olds said «mommy we don’t want to get a hair cut at that gross place» a 4 yr old noticed. I don’t know why people continue to partionize the place.
Oh and they they even put the combs in that blue liquid you see in other hair salons, PUKE, DISGUSTING!!! I’m surprised someone hasn’t picked up something from there it’s so disgusting!