Hair On the Square For Men

Got a hair cut here yesterday. Didn’t get the name of the Barber but she had supreme confidence with her clippers. She wS intuitive and knew what I wanted and she was fast too. Really impressed.

How this establishment has such a high rating on Unilocal is simply beyond my comprehension. They must be doing something right, but my attempt at having my hair cut here was one of the worst customer experiences at any business I have ever had.
I arrived for my appointment 10 minutes early and as I walked in the door there were two stylists cutting the hair of other patrons, but neither acknowledged my presence! Not a «hello», not a «we will be with you in a moment,» not a «sorry, we are running behind,» nothing! What makes this so bizarre is this place is very small. They clearly knew I was there but chose not to acknowledge me. At this point I should have turned around and walked right out the door but I took a seat on their couch. This couch, to be quite honest is not the cleanest looking piece of furniture and I seriously considered standing to wait.
After 20 minutes of waiting another patron entered as one of the stylist was finishing up and only at this point did they seem to realize I exist. This other individual had an appointment specifically for the stylist that was finishing up so I politely let him proceed before me.
I continued to sit there for another 20 minutes until stylist #2 finally finished. Still no communication from her as I sat literally six feet away. After she cleaned her area she grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge and handed it to me (uh thanks, you couldn’t have given this to me thirty minutes ago!). After handing this bottle of water to me she said, «I’ll be right back, I need to go grab a coffee.» Are you freaking kidding me? It was at that point thirty five minutes after my scheduled appointment; I decided I’d had enough. I grabbed my jacket and left, something I should have done as soon as I walked in.
In my 30+ minutes of waiting for my appointment I was also able to listen in on the stylists’ conversations. It was far from any type of conversation that could be interpreted as mentally stimulating. It was extremely gossipy in nature, talking about how other stylists steal bookings, and how one was fired from a previous job. She had somehow convinced herself that the previous salon was out to «get her,» but after my experience I am not even a little surprised she was let go from her previous employer. In fact, the two stylist I «interacted» with should certainly be let go from this establishment as well.
EDIT: Shortly after posting this review the owner did reach out to me with her sincerest apologies and an offer for a complimentary hair cut. This was a pleasant gesture but it does not change the extremely bizarre experience I had here.

Kate is a wonderful addition to the shop, been going here for yrs. never disappointed. The girls are always upbeat and make me feel right at home. Thanks so much

Great haircuts. Every time I go I am constantly happy with my haircut. I have got multiple stylists and they all do a really nice job. I did wish I knew it was cash only when I went the first time because the haircut prices are around 30 which i think for the quality you get is fair. This is really a step up from chain haircut places. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a nice haircut.

Poor and obnoxious service. So bad that I left even before my hair was cut. Arrived at the appointment time to find the previous customer was still getting his hair cut. No big deal. But 15 minutes later, the guy’s hair was still getting cut. The barber and the hair sweeper (yes, in a studio with two seats and one customer there was a guy whose sole job seemed to be a hair sweeper) never acknowledged my presence. I was sitting there awkwardly waiting to be acknowledged while the three of them pontificated about politics. That was the obnoxious part. Ended up getting another hair cut elsewhere for better quality and cheaper price. Not going back again.

Amazing and accommodating. Don’t know if you have noticed, but there are a lot of places with just one step in Philadelphia which limits accessibility for those of us mobility impaired.
I am a simple person, I just wanted a haircut, nothing fancy and I have short hair. This is where Hair on the Square steps in. I am a woman and they are a men’s hair salon and barber. I was incredibly thankful that they not only cut my hair but also made me feel incredibly welcome.
So long and gratefully now shorter of it is, I got a great haircut I love and found an accessible accommodating and really great place to get an affordable and high quality haircut.

Needed a cut as an out of towner and found this place based on the great reviews here. I had Kayleigh, who was great. The environment is very welcoming and non-​salon/​non-​pretentious. She’s a great conversationalist so it’s hardly ever a dull moment. The cut itself was great and she took all the time to listen to what I wanted, discuss what was best, and make it happen. She was great, and if it was just my experience with her I’d give it a ⁵⁄₅. I’ve had better cuts before, but only by girls that have seen me repeatedly and thus know my hair, my style, and my preferences.
I knock off one star for two reasons. First, because the place is really tiny, and it’s a little odd to have other guys «waiting» right next to you while you’re getting a wash. Second, the price at 30 seems a tad steep. My hairdresser in Chicago does a similarly great job, but she also lets me pour myself a drink, she takes credit card unlike this spot, and is just such an incredible personality that I look forward to my next haircut almost the moment I get one.
Bottom line: This place is great and I would absolutely go here again, but I’ve had better.

I come here for one reason and one reason only: Libby.
I could go into detail about the particulars of my hair– how I like it cut, how I like to style it after, how it grows, how it doesn’t grow, etc etc. but suffice it to say that after 20 some odd years of trying to deal with my hair and make it better, I am the authority on my hair, and 99% of barbers, are not. They will however make no hesitation at all to give you a cut as fast as possible and leave you looking worse than when you came in.
Somehow, by some miracle I came to this salon for a haircut with Libby and within 2 minutes, she had recognized all the specifics of my hair that I had slowly gathered over my entire life. She is extremely detail oriented and observant enough to know that there are subtle differences in how hair grows which directly determines how it should be cut, and that cutting it simply in the way that it grows does not help someone style it the way they want to.
Long story short– libby is awesome, knows how to cut hair, and remembers her regular customers. She is an awesome person, incredible at her job and one of the all time best stylists I have ever met. The only thing that upsets me is that I didn’t find her sooner.
Thanks Libby, you rock.

Nicole is a champion of hair and sport. She defeated Olmec in the Legends of the Hidden Temple and stole the Aggro Crag from Mike O’Malley on Global Guts. She can cut your hair and beat you in a foot race.
Great place.

I typically get my haircut by whoever is available at Great Clips by my house. Decided to give this place a try after work. Michelle did a great job and will see me again.

Here’s the deal about getting your hair cut as a guy: it’s not as simple as everyone thinks it is. Oh, sure, you can get a boring crew cut or side part at any barbershop or place that promises clips that are great. But quality and consistency of haircuts matter. You don’t want everyone to notice that you just got a haircut. And you don’t want your hair to look different every time you DO get it cut. And consistency and quality is what you get here.
I moved to Graduate Hospital about a year ago. I had walked past Hair on the Square a few times, and ventured to try a new place. I scheduled an appointment, and got pretty great results. In the year I’ve been going there, I’ve had my haircut by pretty much everyone that works in the shop, and I’m never disappointed. The cuts are always exactly the way I want them, and if they’re not, there’s no hesitancy about asking for a trim here, a fade there, to get things exactly the way I want them.
Above all, the staff are friendly and conversational. It’s awkward to sit in a chair for 30 minutes as someone is taking razor sharp scissors to your head, but at Hair on the Square, I can laugh and have some light conversation through the process.
If you need a haircut, come here.

I have been going to Hair on the Square, and Kayleigh, for about 7 months since I moved to Philly. She is extremely professional and excellent at what she does. I look forward to my visit on Fridays and for easy, comfortable conversation. The salon is relaxed and easy-​going; there is a place for either my car or my bike right out front.
Although it is preferable to have an appointment, I have occasionally been able to get in without one. It is cash only (there are a couple of ATMs close to the salon).
Great place; I will continue to visit!

Got my hair cut today by Nicole, one of the best haircuts I’ve gotten in a long while. Will be my new go to spot.

I needed a haircut, but didn’t have an appointment for a hair stylist from anywhere. I walked in and was greeted by Michelle, who asked me for my name and introduced herself to me. Great customer service!
The haircut was absolutely great, and the chat wasn’t awkward or forced at all. I even got product in my hair with the haircut for no additional charge! I’ll definitely be going back again, I could not be happier with this place.
⁵⁄₅ would recommend to everyone.

Been looking for a place to cut my hair the way I want it! Nicole is the best! Great fun philly vibe in this place. Ed is a great guy too; definitely recommend this place for a great guy’s haircut!

Recently moved back to Center City from NYC. I was looking for a new place to cut my hair. Reviews were very good for this place, but really didn’t meet my expectations. They spent around 10 – 15 minutes and cost $ 30 for a very average haircut. I don’t mind a quick cut, but the price should reflect the time and quality of the cut. On the plus side, very friendly staff and the location was good. I will keep looking for a new place.

Kayleigh was able to see me same day. Gave me a nice cut, easygoing and laid back shop. They offered me a drink which was nice.
For once the chat between person cutting my hair and me wasn’t forced or awkward.
Will def go back.

Being new to town, had to find a new haircutter…
Did my research and landed here last week, and I am compelled to add to the long list of happy customers!
Celene is fantastic, she took time (despite a super busy schedule) to discuss with me what I wanted to do… and she made it better than I could have imagined.
I salute you.

Just left my haircut with Kayleigh and have to say it was a tremendous job. She is overly nice, accommodating, and precise as a salon artist.
I just moved into the neighborhood and have been looking for a place to get my haircut, and definitely will go back.
The price may deter some people ($ 30) but for the type of professionalism and quality, this is well worth it for me.
–Mike

A Dana corto meu cabelo e foi ótimo! Demorou uma hora porque é uma perfeccionista. O preço também é bom.

I see no reason to get a haircut anywhere else. We’re lucky to have more than a few options for barbers in this part of the city, but after my first visit here (with the newly arrived Dana), this is the sort of place that I’d go to even if it weren’t so conveniently located.
Since I’ve had just one cut so far, I can only comment on Dana. She’s the consummate professional who clearly has passion for her work. I felt like my hair was being crafted by an artisan.
My guess is that the others who practice at HotsFM are likely excellent, too (since the proprietors had the good judgement to hire Dana, at least). I just may leave a follow-​up review if I end up getting a cut from another member of their team.
I can’t remember getting a better haircut — nor being treated so well. It was a near-​spa experience, really, just without the slices of cucumber being glued to my eyes.
Oh, and for whatever it’s worth, someone who’s known me my whole life (guess!) said that it’s my best haircut *ever*.
Thanks, HotsFM, and thank you, Dana!