Expert cuts and fades tailored to your style, performed by skilled barbers using high-quality tools.
Precision beard shaping and grooming services to keep your look sharp and well-maintained.
Enjoy a classic cocktail, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage from our bar during your appointment.
Personalized advice on haircuts, products, and maintenance to achieve your desired look.
Relaxing hot towel service for a refreshing finish to your grooming session.
I went in asking for a simple clean up on my short hair while keeping it growing out. I showed a photo of the style I was aiming for and explained that my goal was length, not another short cut. About a month and a half ago I had almost buzzed it myself and did a bad fade, so I just wanted it evened out as it grows. Paul did a clean, sharp fade on the sides, back, and neckline. That part was well done and took around 30 minutes. However, the top of my hair was not really touched and was left the same way it was when I walked in, uneven and unbalanced from growing out. After he saying thats all, I asked him to fix the top as well. He barely trimmed a small section with scissors and said my hair was too short to correct properly, then ended the cut. The shop itself looks nice and has a cool atmosphere. The staff are friendly, and Paul was polite. However, paying $64 for just a fade is not worth it in my opinion. I wouldn’t recommend this place based on my experience.
Definitely not worth the $76 (with tip). I tried them out because it looked like a reputable place, had decent reviews, and I was desperate for a haircut before an interview this week. Now, if I were to remove the drink (about $14 on their menu), it still would have been a $62 haircut and I expected a much better experience and outcome. Did it come out ok? For the most part. Did it look and feel like I got my money’s worth? No. Take that as you may, I know a few people who go here and feel like they get a good experience.
I am super content with my barber Paul. He was very direct and even recommended product so I would get volume and texture to my hair. As a guy with fine hair and after two months of following his advice I am super ecstatic with how my hair has come to the point now. If you need someone who knows what they’re talking about and you actually will listen to him, go to Paul bro is the truth.
AVOID getting cut by Amelly (older lady with short blue hair). She gave me the worst fade of my life. My hair is super long with a taper fade on the side, all I wanted was an upkeep of the fade. I specified for her to make sure not to cut any of the longer part, as I had someone accidentally do that once. She started the haircut looking like a child as she was holding the clippers with BOTH HANDS, she went right up into my hair and I was pulling out literal CLUMPS of my long hair that she cut right through. Like I mean clumps. She tried to tell me “this was inevitable” when it’s literally not, I’ve had this haircut for 5 years and most barbers who aren’t terrible can avoid hitting the long part. Aside from that, the fade she gave me was actually just awful, with horrible blend. I’m so sorry to say this but this woman should not be allowed to cut hair, definitely not give fades. They way she tried to tell me that it was inevitable and not her incompetence was the cherry on top. She literally wrecked my hairline in the back too. I had a great experience at the other scissors and scotch in DC, maybe go there. But this woman should quite literally not be allowed to touch anyone’s hair, avoid her like the plague.
As someone that’s in the military, I have received countless fades in my time—good and bad. And this was a bad fade. To someone that’s less experienced in receiving them or from a distance, it *might* look like a “good enough” fade—but to someone that’s received at least 2 a month for 7+ years, it’s not. First off, there’s barely any fade—it just goes from short to way longer so abruptly. It’s like my hairline was just moved up. A big way you can tell this is by the looking at my hair right by the ears—it protrudes out instead of gradually getting shorter up the side of my head. Secondly, the shears work was crazy. Just haphazardly cut my hair, no blending at alllllll. The side of my head is so off-balanced and choppy, it’s terrible. Now, I would expect this from a $20-30 haircut, but $70?? I don’t care about the free drink—I want a solid fade! I’m not one to leave bad reviews, but I’m convinced these 5-star reviews came from either people that don’t know good fades OR I got a really bad barber :/ I’m only giving 2 stars instead of 1 because the customer service I received was great. They were all really nice and attentive and facilities were clean. Just very disappointed with the haircut and likely won’t be back.

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Scissors & Scotch is a modern barber shop and lounge in Washington, DC, offering high-end haircuts, fades, and grooming services in a sophisticated atmosphere. We combine expert barbering with a full-service bar, providing complimentary drinks to enhance your experience. Ideal for men seeking a stylish cut and a relaxing environment, our skilled barbers focus on precision and customer satisfaction. Located near Union Market, we're a top choice for those who value quality grooming and a unique social setting.
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