8000 Barber Shop

My husband gets great haircuts here. He is Japanese and has thick, curly, coarse hair. When he has gone to other barbers they have buzzed his head with the electric trimmer. The result is what I not so affectionately call the «construction worker look.» Once I even had my husband get his hair done at a high end salon where it cost $ 55. The result was the same as the other barbers in our area — construction worker hair. If you are Asian, you need an Asian barber. 8000 Barber Shop knows Asian hair and they do it well. I believe 8000 charges $ 17 for a cut. They use scissors and take their time to properly cut the hair. We don’t live in Bethesda but make the trip up from DC because they are the only place I trust to cut his hair right. He has gotten lots of compliments on his ‘do. If you are an Asian man, this is your place for a real haircut.

Thang and his brother Vinh had been cutting my hair at Jim’s Barber Shop since I got to the DC area in 1997. I know his brother sold the shop after becoming very ill again. Once when his wife was helping after Vinh got sick, she cut my hair with a little bit of instruction from Thang. When he left Jim’ s, I went searching for Thang. With the help of some reviews, I found him at 8000. I’ve been going to 8000 ever since.
I almost always wait for Thang. I can say «same», and he knows what to do. Or leave it a little bit longer, and that comes out perfectly too.
I’ve had my hair done by a couple of the other people at 8000 when Thang wasn’t there and I was in bad need. I had a good experience with Lucky and the woman who cut my hair. The staff seem to have a good rapport with the customers. They have some toys for young kids, so my son plays with toys in the small waiting area when he comes with me.

Thang is THE MAN. I’ve had 100’s of haircuts and believe me, he’s the best. Inexpensive and professional, he’s everything you’re looking for in a barber. The other people do a great job as well, but my preference is Thang (I followed him here from Jim’s).

In my experience the owners are excellent and that’s who most of the 5 star reviewers have had their haircut from. However, not all the barbers are nearly as good. Some of the barbers are clearly new and not up to par. For example, I just had a haircut today from a lady who gave me a military style haircut when I asked for a simple fade.
Bottom line: go for the owners and it will be 5 stars. The others may not be as good. The problem is that this place doesn’t have a culture of waiting for a specific barber plus it’s become very busy so you will wait a long time for the better ones.
It’s hard for a top place to sustain itself when business increases. Naturally they try to hire more barbers to keep up but they just aren’t up to par.

I don’t really write reviews on here, but Thang has been cutting my hair for over 6 years now and he really merits a lot of praise. He’s really skilled at what he does and is honest in answering any questions or concerns you might have.
For example, I had asked for a different hairstyle once, but he explained to me that it probably wouldn’t work with my face shape and I should try something else. Needless to say, he always makes sure customers are satisfied and I’ve never had a bad haircut from him. This is coming from someone who likes to switch up hairstyles every now and then.
I haven’t gotten my haircut by anyone else here, but the rest of the staff is really friendly and laid back. Would definitely recommend this place!

They do a great job and listen to what customers want. My two very picky pre-​teen sons love these guys. They walk out with a smile on their face. Can’t ask for more than that!

Excellent barbershop. Fair price. I have had haircuts from several of the barbers and have been pleased with each.

I’m not kidding when I say that this may be the best haircut I’ve ever gotten. My fiancée and I are in town for our wedding and I needed a cut close, but not too close, to the day. We found 8000 on Unilocal and made the trip over from Silver Spring.
My barber, Lucky, did an incredible job. He really took his time to make everything look good, especially on the back of my head where it’s a little bit knobby and a few cowlicks run in weird and opposing directions.
I wish I lived here so that I could come here every time I need a cut. $ 17 is a bargain for the quality of the space, the cut, and the care. I can’t speak highly enough of my experience. Thanks!

Friendly barbers who are no nonsense and not a lot of talk. They’ll cut your hair as you request, not do what they think is best like some barbers I’ve been to.

Thang has to be the best barber I’ve ever had. I went here for the first time a few days ago, didn’t wait at all to be seated (on a Friday afternoon!), and was out the door in less than 20 minutes. Thang is obviously a master of his craft – he works very quickly and his cuts are very precise. Also, his clippers have a vacuum attached to them, meaning no hair on my neck/​shoulders! I’ve paid double for a haircut not half as good as the one he gave me. I’m almost sad to be moving soon, because I would give him all my business in a heartbeat!

I went to the 8000 Barber Shop based on the reviews and because they did cut women’s hair. I am sorry that I did. I have had worse haircuts in the past but after making an appointment and then having to wait more than a half hour after my appointment and being overcharged-​the fees listed on the website are less than what I was charged, I would rather have someone use a bowl to cut and shape my hair!
I am sure that men are happy with this place, but don’t go if you are woman and want a decent hair cut.

I almost hate to give out my secret. I’ve never been a high maintenance kinda gal, but I do love a great haircut. My BF loves this place– and Jenny, who gives him a great cut and shave every time. He raved about it so much he mentioned, I bet she could do your hair! That was over 6 months ago and I refuse to go anywhere else. It’s a barber shop. In Bethesda. I get color, perfect highlights, a great seasonal cut, and at a price that is tremendously less than the neighborhood salons that cater to Bethesda types.

Despite moving to Arlington and then SW DC, I continue to make the trek to Bethesda to get my hair cut with Thang. He takes great care, remembers how I like my cut, and is very good at his craft. I’ve noticed the other barbers and stylists here also seem to have great rapports with their customers. Can’t speak to any of the other barbers personally, but I’ll continue to see Thang at 8000 Barber Shop.

I have been a customer of Thang for the past couple of years. He and his brother owned Jim’s barbershop on St. Elmo Avenue for over 21 years. Unfortunately Thang’s brother has been very ill and Thang sold his shop. He was working with the new owner for a few months and the rest is history. Thang now works at 8000 Barber Shop and is the best barber in town. You have to have him cut your hair. He knows how to give you a great haircut. I am so glad that he now works at 8000 barbershop on Wisconsin Avenue. The shop is clean & they even have a flat screen tv with Directv so you can watch the news. I will continue to get my hair cut from Thang and recommend all my friends and family to do the same.

I came to the 8000 Barber Shop because my favorite barber, Thang Le, recently relocated here from his old place at Jim’s Barber Shop on St Elmo Street in Bethesda. Thang is the best barber in town and I hope more of his old customers can find him at his new location. The rest of the staff at 8000 are excellent too. This place has good energy.

This is an excellent shop. I started looking when Thang left Jim’s Barber Shop around the corner and Jenny did an excellent job but also told me that Thang might be coming to the 8000 Barber shop. I went in this week and he was there. I was very happy and so was my wife as she loves his work. This is a good friendly place, the staff work quickly and well. If the curbside parking out front is full, there is a lot in back off of Woodmont and one just across the street off Highland. Easy in easy out, great haircuts and moderate prices. A lot to like!

This is great barber shop. Long-​time master barber Thang (who worked at Jim’s Barber shop around the corner for more than 20 years) has just begun working here. He is not only one of the most skilled barbers I’ve had, he is also warm and friendly (and great with kids). Jenny is also highly skilled, and a real perfectionist. At half the price or less of most places, you can’t go wrong here. Very highly recommended.

I had a good experience here. Went in the afternoon and Brian cut my hair. I asked for a crew cut and he got to work. It was a great haircut. Will definitely be back here

For mostly bald guys like me, we don’t have many reasons to get to the barber. I normally have my wife cut what hair I do have with clippers, but she’s out of town and I wanted to get cleaned up before joining her on vacation.
Since I always do a terrible job, and was wanting a professional shave for my face since I’d never had one, I headed out to the barber. I intended to go to another place in Rockville that I’d found on Unilocal,but I was tired and didn’t feel like going all the way up the pike. As it turns out, I passed 8000 Barber Shop and turned the car around. I work in Bethesda and have passed this place dozens of times, not ever noticing it. I figured why not, they’re open, right?
It’s a small, pretty standard barber shop, which is what I was looking for. Seems like a family owned place, and everyone was really friendly. I decided at the last minute to get a full shave on my head instead of clippers, so I was set up with the expert (think her name was Helen) on the straight razor. She did a great job getting my whole head and face cleaned up with a straight razor and hot towel, followed by a quick scalp and shoulder massage.
Overall it was a great experience, relatively quick, and very felt wonderful. If I’m in the mood to pamper myself again, I’ll definitely be back there.

Got a trim here the other day while in town. Good work, barber didn’t go overboard and shaped me up nicely. Extra points for the warm shaving cream and straight edge razor on the back of my neck. Left feeling clean and proper. $ 16 for a haircut, which I think is fair.