Cut N Edge

Great barbers, best haircut i’ve ever gotten by Sampé. Very friendly dude and does a kick ass job.

This place gave me a twenty dollar haircut where the barber left a shallow incision in my skin across my entire forehead. Would not return or recommend.

A good place to get a good cut. I am posting this for Men’s cut that I tried the other day. I needed a new haircut and tried this place instead of my usual. The ambience is good and professional. The guy who cut my hair was cool and quickly understood what I wanted. I am sure this is a good place for men’s haircut. The four stars is because the cost seemed expensive since 20 $ + tip did not include any additional service other than the cut.

I’ve been considering making a Unilocal account for a while and this place is what pushed me to finally make one so I can review it. I went to Willy with a mop on top of my
head (just a walk in appt). The place was packed when I got there and I still walked out within an hour with the best haircut I’ve gotten in years.
I’ve been to about 4 different Boston barber shops since I moved here and this is the first time I can confidently return to one. My lines are even, my fade is smooth & uniform, and the top of my head was not over cut (which always happens to me since my hair is curly and hard to work with).
If you’re the type of person who needs a real barber to cut your hair and not some average hair dresser, go here.

This two-​star rating is for the haircut. The barbershop itself is very nice, the men are professional and polite, and the barber who cut my hair is a cool and humble type of guy. But unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend the place to other women for a haircut. And I’d read pretty much all of the reviews before I went, I stopped by to talk to someone beforehand, I called ahead to ask if they could direct me to a person who is specifically skilled with womens’ cuts, and then I even brought 5 different pictures with me for reference. I’ve also worn a tapered fade before so I knew how a good cut looks on me.
I had a medium sized ‘fro and I wanted them to take it all off and give me a nice, simple low cut with plenty of feminine detail (it was a VERY big deal for me). I stressed the fact that I did not want to come out looking like a boy. I came out looking like a boy. Toward the end, I had to finally just stop the whole thing and ask him to just line me up and I’d just pay him after that. When I left, I went to the nearest store and bought a hat, I was so embarrassed. I came home and wouldn’t even let my roommate see it. Tomorrow morning I’m going to pick up a wig to wear until it grows out a little and I can do something to fix it.
The last thing I’ll say, in his defense, is that I don’t think he’s a bad barber, per say. That’s the reason I’m keeping him anonymous. I just think that he didn’t have the versatility to be able to do a nice cut for a lady. I trusted him with my hair and I just wished that he’d been honest about that. Also to his credit, he did sense my displeasure and told me not to pay for the cut, but I insisted on paying because he did do the work, but it just wasn’t what I needed or asked for.

professionalism at its best. I get my cut done by milq he is so professional and always makes sure to let you know what he’s doing

If I could give 3.5 stars I would because Unilocal’s description of three is «A-​OK» while four is «Yay! I’m a fan», my opinion as of now is somewhere in between those two.
This review is for the barber who cut my hair, Willy. I went in for a haircut on a Friday around noon, apparently quite a popular time (who’da thunk) as the place was pretty busy. I noticed a few people sitting and waiting so I assumed I would have to as well. They must have been waiting for a specific barber; as I’d never been here before and had no preference, Willy waved me over to his empty chair in the back corner.
I was looking to change it up and I’d decided I wanted a disconnected undercut. I told him and he seemed to understand but I pulled out my phone with some pictures I’d brought just to be sure because this would be different than an hairstyle I’d had before so I wanted to be sure I got what I was looking for. He hardly glanced at them before getting started so I figured we were good to go.
Unfortunately about a third of the way in I noticed in the mirror (which I was not facing for the majority of the cut, I think due to space because it seems they recently added another chair to the corner I was in when compared to pictures posted here) that I was not getting a disconnected undercut, but a connected undercut where the sides are faded into the top. I pointed this out and it was acknowledged, but the «damage» was already done. The right side of my head is more of a connected undercut while the left is disconnected. Plus he sprayed some stuff on my hair at the end which I did not like, but I’m particular about what goes in my hair and didn’t say anything beforehand so this one’s on me; I’ll be sure to say something in the future.
I do commend him though, I like my haircut, but it wasn’t what I wanted going in. When I go back in about a month, I think I’ll try someone else, but I wouldn’t mind Willy cutting my hair again, I would just be sure he knows exactly what I mean before starting.
At $ 25 ($ 20 cut + $ 5 tip) it’s a bit more expensive than other cuts I’ve had, but they do quality work here, you can see it on their website.

Nelson and his son Alex are great! We were new to the area and just trying to find someone to keep things under control until we saw our regular barber. Turns out we like them better than our old guy, so now he regularly cuts me and Alex cuts my son. They are extremely detailed and talented and listen to EXACTLY what the customer wants.

First, two tips:
1. This place only accepts cash. I was lucky I had cash which I never usually do.
2. Beware, google maps will lead you to an alleyway behind the shop. The shop is actually on Mass Ave.
This shop is as good as it gets for sure.
Men’s haircuts are $ 20, so not the one $ sign I had gone in there expecting. But you got what you paid for – very very nice ambience, the guys are super cool and well-​dressed. It’s a great atmosphere; don’t be deterred if you’re not Black – I, along with many of the patrons am not, and had a great time.
The shop is inviting and hip. Canoe (he said, «like the boat»), cut my hair and did a super job. He took his time, and I’m someone who is usually rather dissatisfied with my haircuts (because I’m never able to articulate what I want), but left very happy.
Thank you – I’m going back for sure.

Great barbershop all very friendly people! Whoever you go to I garantee a great haircut for whatever style you want ! One that I know for sure will satisfy you is Alex he’s the one in the middle of the shop right when you go in (big built guy) anyways I got all my friends to go to him and they would all agree with what I’m saying !

Popped in on a Tuesday afternoon around 4 and the place was packed. One of the guys (Milq, I think, judging from reviews) greeted me by asking me to take a seat and somebody would be right with me. Before I could get my coat off, Pablo had cleared a chair and I sat down. Told him what I wanted and he delivered beautifully! Probably the most efficient cut I’ve ever gotten (to the point where I was worried how quickly he was moving at first), but I realized about halfway through that it was because he knew exactly what he was doing. At the same time, I didn’t feel at all rushed and he took the time to shape with scissors, something I’ve always felt I wanted but never had done on hair this short. Somehow, I was in and out in under 30 mins with a clean fade.
The ambiance was exactly what you want from a proper barber shop: warm and clean, with intense discussions about whether Welker would be a first or second ballot hall of famer on one side and jokes that I half understood in Spanish on the other. A+ I’ll be back every time.

I just left and had the worst experience possible. The owner, Nelson, was very unwelcoming and didn’t want to cut my hair because I’m a woman. He pretended that he was going to then when his customer showed up he said «I can’t do anything with you now». I’m like you knew you had an appt? Then he told me to go to another chair. I went and I guess the guy didn’t speak English. I had told him I wanted to face my boyfriend and he clearly doesn’t understand English or can’t hear because he spoke Spanish to Nelson and Nelson screamed at me and said
«Now you want to wash your hair!!!»
I’m like what are you talking about? He was so rude and disgustingly uncouth. Every one in the shop was watching him and I told my bf, let’s go. They don’t deserve me or my money. Every man there saw how he treated me. Id never go again.

Got a great cut from a pleasant guy. Excellent fade. Good scissor cut (I’m white).

Very good barber. It’s the first time I came to Cut N Edge but Pablo serve me well. 5 stars

Alex is the man. He is my favorite and only barber that I will allow to touch my hair. He remembers the ways my cut is unique and is always in a cheerful and humble mood.
The shop itself is renovated with two large flat screen TVs and comfortable couches. The barbers have known each other a long time and love to have normal barber shop banter which is fun.
Make sure you call ahead after your first time and plan a time to come in, it will make you and your barber happier.

There are many places you can get a haircut & what’s impressive about Cut N Edge are its employees. They KNOW what’s going to look good on you –when you personally ask them for a cut, shape up trim, line-​up, block, fade, crop, and more to the extent of a barber shop. What can’t be found at Cut N Edge is a customer who comes out looking worse than they entered.
Here’s my experience: I grew my hair out to where I could crop it. Later, my hair became unmanageable. Needing a new look & with 3 days off, I bravely went from shop to shop browsing for happy customers wearing more than just a smile, but a defined look stepping out of barber shops & salons. I found numerous places that glamoured with facility appearance and pricing, but their employees however couldn’t do a fade, nor a skin fade. I found places that used all electric hair trimmers to places that catered to small snips here and there like a conveyor belt business
I did not want my appearance left in the hands of anyone. I sought after skill. If a barber or stylist is really good, they would be able to do more than just a fade or a ‘regular’ w/​a #2 on the sides and maybe trim the bangs, but not too short. They, barber or stylist, would need to know how to offer a look that suits & what doesn’t suit and tell that to the customer.
I entered Cut N Edge with the same brave observation. I noticed the different styles of hair that we’re being cut & styled, customers both men & women.
I approached Milq & asked him to recommend a ‘New Look’. He gave his recommendation after observing the shape of my head. Not only did he fade and trim, he lined, blocked, thinned and straight razored. He thoroughly washed my hair, then style without having to use much product.
The result: LOOKS from EVERYWHERE! I couldn’t spend a day without one person giving a kind & respectful remark. I get questioned where they could get the same treatment. Likewise with the reviews previous to this, Go To Cut N Edge!

Horrible cut by Wili, I dont think this guy has proper training. He used the trimmer wildly over my head hurting me several times. This is my worst hair cut ever. The hair is uneven from all the sides. He didnt use scissors and when I asked him to use the scissors he flooded my hair with water and gel and then just pretended to make it work. Not sure abt the other guys at this place but this is totally horrendous.

What I love about Cut N Edge:
1. Super comfortable, laid back, friendly guys.
2. Attentive, even though they were busy and don’t do reservations. It actually worked in our favor that my son got to watch and check things out awhile first.
3. No one even blinked at two white women coming in with their black son. Very accepting and affirming.
4, Christmas did a great job with my son’s hair! And he was patient and gentle.

Went in for the first time just before a big work event and had a great experience. I’d been growing my beard out for weeks and wanted to get it professionally trimmed as well as get a great hair-​cut. Lamont did both. He listened to what I wanted and was meticulous in getting it perfect. I walked out of their looking like a million bucks and couldn’t have been happier. And to top it all off it only cost $ 20 for the cut and beard trim!!! I had to tip $ 10 I was so happy with the outcome.
The place was also packed but everyone was having a great time and chatting it up with each other. You can tell everyone loves working their and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

I’m a queer brown woman who needed a good haircut. My brown fam suggested I come here and see Milq and I’m so effing glad I did. He’ll fix that line and that kitchen. Everyone in here can keep your line tight and the best part about it is that all kinds of ppl come in– white, black, Asian, Hispanic, men, and women. They’re super laid back, friendly, and don’t make you (as a woman) feel out of place in a barbershop. Reasonably priced too– bring a 20 and a few bills for a tip and you’re all set.
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