The Barbershop

$ 14.50 for a haircut and electric shoulder massage (and free peanuts if you’re so inclined) is hard to beat – definitely check The Barbershop out.
Coming from Chicago where a men’s cut ranges from $ 35 – 50 I was really skeptical when I first visited The Barbershop. But I’ve got to say that the stylists at the Junction Rd. location are really competent and thorough. They’re constantly busy, which to me is a good sign, and I see professionals, teenagers, parents with their brood and seniors filling the chairs each visit.
You’ll get a sharp cut, warm facial towel during the shampoo and an optional 5-​minute electric shoulder massage. I’ve personally never helped myself to the pails of free peanuts but if you’re getting «hangry» then you’re covered. Lots of American Crew product available as well.
They do have a strict late policy so don’t be more than 5 minutes late because they have a booming walk-​in business, so fair warning.

DO NOT BE LATE! Exact words from my stylist as she screamed them to the whole salon — «You’re 7 minutes late! All you get is a haircut.» No shampoo. No hot towel. No neck trim. No massage. All because I was a little late. Lesson learned. Oh yeah — and I was charged full price too.

Damn Fine Haircut & good with beards too! I’m really glad I found this place. I travel constantly and unfortunately that means that I never get the same haircut twice. Being a big bearded dude, its hard to find a shop that can do a good job shaping up my full beard along with getting a good haircut and I was happy with how everything turned out. I will definitely come back next time I’m in the area!

Been here now several times for a fresh fade up. They allows seem happy to see customers and ready to clean you up the way you like. Just ask and you shall recieve. There is no hack jobs done here. Johnny is the man if you need a recommendation. He can line up, fade, and hold a conversation. He does a great job. There is another girl there I truly like as well. I just can’t remember her name.
Go here to get cleaned up. You won’t be disappointed like alot of the local shops nearby will leave you. You get a wash after every haircut and they will style it the way you want before you leave as well.

The haircut was OK, decent at best. The stylist cut the back of my hair too short, so it was really weird for almost a month. The receptionists were not the kindest. I even heard them talking about me, rudely, as I walked out of the salon. I’m probably not going back.

Very good value. I have had pretty good luck with the stylist I have been using.
The prices have increased (I would guess at the beginning of the year) to $ 14 if paid with cash. Not sure if the other services went up as well, but I just thought that you would want to know.

I’ve been coming here for a few months now. I always receive a great haircut. The price is extremely cheap but it doesn’t represent the quality of haircut. I’ve been to a few other places in Madison and have spent over twice as much for a haircut of lesser value. If you’re wanting a good haircut come here and ask for Becky.

The stylist was nice and patient but the two at the front desk were complete bitches!!! The chic I spoke to (who was also very confusing on the phone) got my son’s name wrong, my number wrong, claimed she was the one who I spoke with yet was certain she spoke to a «dude». But when asked for a name I gave her mine at first and she replied with «your sons name is Jennifer?» I said «oh sorry my sons name is Cruz» so she got everything wrong and pretty much called me a dude. And I’m 100% sure I don’t sound like a dude. The other one standing there stood there with bitch face, even later when I smiled at her when she didn’t deserve one… Not sure I’ll ever go back again even though the stylist was awesome and she is the only reason i gave it three stars.

Well, it finally happened. I’ve gotten my last 4 – 5 haircuts here. One was really, really good. A couple were mediocre. This last one was maybe the worst cut I’ve ever gotten. I give the same instruction every time, but this time I left with my hair very, very short with a weird almost faux hawk thing sticking out of the front. I came home and shaved my head bald. Lesson learned. A $ 12 haircut is a $ 12 haircut. You can tell by all the reviews that this place is inconsistent. Now I won’t need a haircut for a while.

Normally I have a great experience at this place. The concept is awesome, the shop is clean, but today the people who served me were boorish, impatient, and lazy. I don’t feel like they cared and the lady who cut my hair was argumentative and unwilling to cut my hair they way that I’ve been having it cut for years. Hopefully I get a better experience the next time I come here.

Once again greeting customers with a smile instead of an attitude will help your business. Clearly it’s a lot to ask for when your paying for your haircut. I would not recommend this to anyone regardless of price.

12 $ for a hair cut is a good deal which also includes shampooing and hot towel … The stylist was friendly and gave some good suggestions for styling my hair… Will be back some time again for getting my beard trimmed and shaped.

Good price, good atmosphere, average haircut. I have been to this location three times, each haircut was much different even though I used the same stylish. Good price but very inconsistent.

I won’t be back — after waiting for almost an hour I was told no one could cut my hair in the style I wanted, a flat top.

Tessa worked on cleaning up my dads wild whiskers! She was gentle and patient and really listened to him. What a sweetie! We will come back again! Thank you from Bob from Chicago!

I am updating this review based on how great my experience was at the Stoughton location today. The staff was very attentive and respectful. Must have just been a bad day or something so I was determined to have a better experience. Nay was great and I highly suggest her!

ASK FOR KEITH
So i’ve been in madison for 10 months now. I’m origionally from london & take pride in a good hair cut. There is nothing more annoying than getting a poor trim. Since I have been here I have tried 5 different barbers excluding keith & none of them come close to getting my approval (STOS certified). I showed him a picture of how I used to get cut in London & he copied it to perfection. He even somehow repaired my previous barber’s errors. The fade get’s STOS ¹⁰⁄₁₀ approval. His beard shaping gets STOS ¹⁰⁄₁₀ approval & also his charisma get’s ¹⁰⁄₁₀ STOS approval. He is officially STOS certified & I will not be going to anybody else anytime soon. Thanks Keith.

$ 12.50 for a quick buzz up? That’s a pretty good deal considering all the is involved. No, correction, that is a great deal! I had Duane as my stylist for the day. Being a short haired guy I am pretty easier to cut and maintain. 5 minutes tops but I got so much more then expected.
I called and they were able to get me in within the half hour. Once I arrived I was greeted very polity and he seemed really excited that I had not been there before. The haircut itself was good, as I said its just a short hair trim, but I have even seen that screwed up before. The shampooing and scrubbing of the head, which is always the best part, was included. They also had warm towels they put over your face. After that you get a short neck massage.
All of this was $ 12.50. Yes, I will be back and I will recommended this to friends.

Based on my first visit, this place is a solid 4 stars and I will definitely be coming back as I think it has to potential to reach 5.
Before the cut: I had made an appointment the week before and arrived about ten minutes before my appointment. I signed in and sat in the waiting area along with about four others who were walk ins. In the waiting area, they have free wi-​fi and even peanuts! When my time slot came up, I was promptly called up before the walk ins and was attended to by Jamie.
During the cut: After showing her a picture of the kind of hairstyle I wanted, I was turned towards a TV and allowed her to go to work. While I do have a relatively simple hairstyle, I also have an oddly shaped head, so I appreciated that Jamie was attentive and careful with my hair. After an initial cut, I was turned to face the mirror and asked what other adjustments I wanted to be made. Turned towards the TV again, she made the adjustments I asked for and then I was given a nice hair wash with shampoo that made my head feel minty fresh… it was the first time I’d ever had that sensation on my head and I must say I enjoyed it!
After the cut: Overall, the cut was the style I was looking for and looked nice but was quite uneven. Jamie asked if everything was to my liking at the end, but I honestly felt bad making her do more adjustments since the haircut is only $ 11 and had already taken about half an hour. In the future, I will probably ask to face the mirror rather than the TV so I can make requests as my hair is cut to save the barber time. I’m sure Jamie could have smoothed out my hair without a problem.
Recommendations to other customers: Schedule an appointment, ask to face the mirror rather than the TV, make your requests known, and tip well!
Recommendations to the barber shop: I think you did an amazing job covering all the bases of customer service in a barber shop. A pleasant waiting room, fast and on time service, and $ 11 cash for a cut and wash is unbeatable. Only suggestion I have is to ask the customer whether they would like to face the TV or mirror in the beginning and if facing the TV, to stop more frequently to ask how the cut is going.

I used to go to a similar place with the same services, but it cost more. Once my preferred stylist left there, I was a «free agent» and tried out The Barbershop — why not???
As far as «bang for your buck» goes, this is the place. My haircut isn’t horribly complex, so paying a bunch for my cut sucks. The Barbershop does a great job for a great price. Find a stylist you like and request them next time through (or call head, make an appointment — whatever).
The price is great for the haircut alone, but to get the shampoo, hot towel and a little massage makes it SO worth it. With the savings each cut, I don’t feel like I have to stretch out the time between cuts.