Charlie's Barber Shop — Local services in Burke

I’ve been coming to Charlie’s Barber Shop in Fairfax Station for almost 10 years now. A good friend from college recommended it back then, and I’ve been a regular ever since.

I usually get a skin fade, and Charlie always gets it just right. I come about once a month since my hair grows pretty fast. I try to go early on Mondays or Wednesdays to beat the crowd, and it’s always a quick, smooth experience.

Most of the time I get my haircut from Charlie, but the ladies in the shop are great too. I’ve had cuts from them when Charlie wasn’t around, and they’ve always done an awesome job. They cut all ages—I’m 30 now—and I get compliments every time I leave the shop.

If you’re in the Fairfax, Burke, Fairfax Station, Clifton, or Springfield areas, definitely swing by and check them out. You...

Short version: if you want anything besides the most basic of haircuts, skip this place.

I was here a few weeks ago for a simple skin fade, shortening on top, and evening out of where the top meets the sides. I ended up with: a mostly complete fade all the hair above the fade line being basically untouched no real trimming of the top

It was difficult to communicate and track what was happening because I was turned away from the mirror the whole time to face the… TV? The woman cutting my hair didn’t understand my requests, and regularly kept sticking her finger into my left ear. Yes, into.

Upon arrival at home, I had to do a bunch of cleanup above the fade line and...

Charlie has been my barber since I was 9 years old and my dad's. He has had his own shop for awhile now and it is full of a friendly, talented staff and comfortable chairs. They give you the cut you want at a good price. I have Charlie give me my shave, with the straight blade this man is a wizard and I always get the closest shave he will also cut beards if you want to jeep that facial master peace for special events I have never had a bad experience in 16yrs. this man is great at what he does and enjoys his work and his staff feels...