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Since opening in 2006, State Street Barbers has firmly established itself as Boston?s best barbershop. The South End shop has won Best of Boston awards from Boston Magazine, The Boston Globe, Improper Bostonian, The Weekly Dig, and multiple websites. Our oak-paneled walls and elegant leather barber chairs create a comfortable yet masculine environment to make our customers feel at home. Our expert staff of certified barbers -NOT stylists-provides stylish modern haircuts, classic hot lather shaves, facials, hair coloring, & beard trims. Services come with a shampoo/condition, straight-razor neck shave, beverage, and a shoulder massage - all for a reasonable price. If you're looking for a relaxing place to unwind, sip a cold one, and keep you looking your best, State St. Barbers is just what you need. If overpriced, emasculating salons are your thing, sorry pal, this ain?t the place.
I moved to Boston about six months ago and have been frantically searching for a place to get my hair cut ever since. Thankfully, The search is over! State St. Barbers is the real deal. A very professional, upbeat atmosphere. I've seen two different guys and they were both top-notch. They really seemed to care about the haircut. Very meticulous. They don't charge extra for the shampoo and backrub, which is cool, too.
Posted 06/29/09 | Report Abuse
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I was looking for an upscale barbershop that wasn't up there in price. I found this awesome barbershop in the south end, very convenient. My first time there i had Mike as a barber, Ive been going to him ever since every three weeks. Needless to say he was just an unbelievable barber and very particular. I felt like he actually cared about my hair and the way i was going to look walking out of there. Great place, you should really try it out and REQUEST MIKE!!
Posted 06/02/09 | Report Abuse
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Best Men's Haircut in Boston
by Anonymous
I finally booked an appointment at State St. after seeing it had won so many Best of Boston awards. I got their haircut and shave package ("the statesman") which seemed like a reasonable deal for $60. On Newbury, it would go for a lot more, I'm sure. The barber was a real pro. He takes the craft seriously. Very meticulous.
The environment is classy & relaxing -- oak paneling, black leather barber chairs, etc. I'll be going back.
Posted 04/30/08 | Report Abuse
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State St. Barbers is fantastic
by captain1971
I work in the South End and a few of my co-workers have been raving about State St. Barbers. The weather finally got nicer so I decided to check it out. Beautiful space, very nice girl at the front desk. My barber's name was Ben Jr. Great guy, well-spoken. I wanted something professional but not conservative and he knocked it out of the park. I got back to the office and a couple of the secretaries gave me major thumbs up on my new 'do. I'll definitely be paying Ben Jr. another visit in a few weeks.
Pros: excellent quality, great environment, good value
Posted 02/27/09
Excellent and Professional Barber.
by stonewanderer
Classy but comfortable atmosphere. Cut was excellent and professional. Service friendly and warm. Prices very reasonable for the quality. Recommend without hesitation.
Pros: Value, Service, Cut
Posted 01/22/09
They compelled me to sign up and write my first bad review.
by Arpegio
The entire haircut was spent listening to the guy complain that i was 12 minutes late. For 15 minutes I was lectured like a high schooler that ditched home room. I warned them I was coming from Malden, and that I might be a little late.
They offer you a drink. I got tea...in a styrofoam cup...scorching hot... with tea flakes floating in it. Yum
The haircut itself was fine I guess. The guy didn't cut enough off. That part is my fault for not saying anything, but I didn't want to be in that place any longer then I had to.
He didn't deserve my money, he deffinitely didnt get a tip.
Pros: If it was cut the right length, I'm sure it would have been fine.
Cons: Everything else you could possibly imagine. Supercuts is better.
Posted 01/22/09
Boston Branch Unimpressive
by ned1234
There are no "sit-in" barbers but they are rather called in when an appointment is made. So the shop is very precise with the timing: you must not be more than ten minutes late or else your appointment is void. Not the most customer friendly in this respect. The quality of the cut varies with the barbers, some are mildly competent while others are unskillful (based on three trials). The shop setting is decent and is reminiscent of a classic barbershop, so this is probably the only nice thing going for it, aside from a free soda (used to be beer) upon arrival. With the new price at $34, this place is for those who value decor over substance. There will not be anymore trial for this reviewer.
Pros: decor
Cons: skill, price, customer service
Posted 07/06/08
Now that's a great haircut
by jjrkane
I just tried State St. Barbers after a very disappointing experience I had in January at High Street on Newbury. I'm glad I found this place. Everything was so much more professional and the barber was 10 times better! You know how you can just tell who truly cares about what they're doing and who is just trying to earn a buck? I felt like my barber (Nour) really took time to understand what I wanted and then he delivered, big time. I went back to my office and several people were complimenting my haircut. I haven't had that happen before! At $34, I thought it was very reasonable. And I didn't have a hard time finding parking like on Newbury.
Pros: expert service, elegant decor, easy parking
Posted 04/22/08
dressed up supercuts
by boston33
Overrated. Really just an overpriced and well packaged supercuts. If you have short or buzzed hair, its a nice experience and the complementary beer is a good start, but if you have medium or long hair, it is not the place to go for a real stylist. I will not go back.
Posted 01/17/08
Great barber
by mikehdow
These guys will give you a great cut. While they give you the quality cut that a Newbury St salon would give, it's got the feeling of a barber shop - they'll even get you a beer while you wait.
Pros: Great cuts, and open Sundays!
Cons: Sometimes a wait when you make an appointment
Posted 01/19/07
Great experience
by brossen
I thought this place was fantastic. I was looking for a place where I could get a good haircut but didn't really want to deal with a real foofy salon. State St. is great -- its clearly a guys place, you can have a beer with your haircut, and the guys there know what they're doing. I thought the $29 was well worth it -- they pay plenty of attention and make sure you get the haircut you want.
Pros: Great environment, great haircut, free beer!
Cons: Wish it was closer to where I live
Posted 08/28/06
the best haircut I have ever had
by calvin2006
I have just moved to the United states in Boston and I had a previous bad experience with a Hairdresser Shop run by several ladies. Not that I have any thing against women cutting my hair, but I felt more comfortable with a man cutting my hair. So I went to this barber shop and It was a great experience. for $29 they gave me one of the best haircuts I have ever had, plus a hair wash and dry. the employees were very nice, polite, and proffesional. During my haircut they offered me a drink, which I didn't need but I thought was very thoughtful. the shop was neat, nicely designed, and the best thing was the shoulder massage I got at the end. I highly Reccomend this Barber Shop to any guy who truely needs proffessional Hairdresser.
Pros: easily accessiable, not far from downtown, very good staff
Cons: appointments reqired
Posted 07/15/06
Amazing South End barbershop
by pws234
I recently went to State St. Barbers after hearing a co-worker rave about it. The interior is pretty fancy (think oak panels and floor) but comfortable. I decided to get a haircut and shave. At $60, it's not cheap, but not overpriced, either. Either way, I definitely got my money's worth. Awesome experience!! My barber was a total pro. He took his time, I never felt rushed. The shoulder massage was a nice touch, and he actually used a straight razor and hot lather to clean up the hairs on the back of my neck. I've never had that done before. I highly recommend this place.
Pros: Great service, cool ambience, expert staff
Posted 05/26/06
Great haircut!!!!!!
by richard74
This place was great I have been going to the same barber for 10yr But it looks like i have a new one know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 04/21/06
