Ed’s Barber Shop

You can’t get a better haircut in providence
Ed senior can be a bit rough around the edges but don’t take it personally, he is old school and comes from a different time
The shop itself could use a facelift but the haircuts are outstanding.
I could walk to a barber in my neighborhood but I prefer to drive to ed’s

Not a place for kids, Ed was an ass and should not be cutting kids hair. Get a flowbee you will be better off and get a better cut.

Great barber. Old school. Uses a straight razor to shave your hair line. Who does that any more? I think people here who say he’s rude just can’t take a little rubbing. I never get a bad cut. Just the opposite. The sign on the building says great cuts and that’s what I’ve gotten every time. He’s been in biz 50 years so he’s gotta be doing something right!

Called to see if he’d take me an hour before closing. He asked why the hell did I wait so long in the day to get a haircut… Obviously took my business elsewhere

Excellent men’s haircut. Ed’s a professional and has been at it for many many years. I highly recommend going to see him. I got lucky and had no wait.

I used to have my haircut with Ed before when I live close by. He has the best cut in the area. After moving out of the neighborhood and not seeing him for two years, I paid a visit last year. He didn’t recognize me and asked what type of cut I wanted. So I said #2 on the side and slight trim on top. I’m not sure if he heard me right but he used the clipper #2 on my top 1^st. And the rest was history, I never went back to him. I was very upset but he apologized nicely.

Dominic, I read your review and can only say that you missed out on a great haircut. I was there today, btw I found the shop on Unilocal.The man puts about 40 minutes of work into a cut. I am always blown away in this day of the in and out mentality that we live in that they continue to do things as they have always been done. it is a real treat. Take my advice take a seat and wait.

To be entirely honest, the biggest appeal for me at Ed’s Barber Shop is just that I can go in and get a no BS hair cut. I’ve been twice, and have been quite pleased with the results. I understand some people have had mixed results in regards to customer service, but I’m just thankful I can go somewhere without being charged 40 dollars for a hair cut.
I’ve had both Eds cut my hair, and both times were good experiences. Will definitely go back.

Incredibly rude, won’t even answer a simple question like how long the wait time would be. Terrible attitude. Would never come back and would suggest others who are looking for new haircut places to not come here unless they want a bad day afterwards. Incredibly disappointed considering the positive reviews listed.

Great old school barber like you see in the movies or on TV. When I came in, Ed was eating a sandwich and being courteous, I said «Finish you lunch, sir.» His reply, «Did you see me get up?» LMAO! Seriously, great haircut with an interesting man who actually has a sense of humor. Cash only which is expected when you step back in time and visit a real barber!

Sexist business: simply, he told me he would not cut my hair because I am a woman. I have a basic men’s cut. I needed it trimmed. He did not want my business.

Whatever you do, do not go here.
This drunken, foul-​mouthed imbecile cut off half of my bead and managed to take a chunk out of my neck before I could stop him. his eyes were blurry and smelled of scotch. Something I failed to notice until after he had mangled my facial hair.
He gave the guy in front of me a what appeared to be a nice «fade» job which the guy genuinely appreciated. I figured he was competent as he has been cutting hair for 30 years.
His selection of pornos were also very nice. However, Do Not go see this man. He is clearly losing his marbles.

Ed gives a solid haircut. The shop has an old school vibe, and Ed is quite the character. People seem to view the place as a man’s safe haven, and you’ll hear a lot of dirty jokes, light-​hearted misogyny, and Ed making fun of patrons.
Ed’s skills are indisputable: he works methodically and is a bit of a perfectionist. I’d say almost everyone who comes in loves Ed, and is a regular.
He does a good job, but if you want to talk with him about possible hair styles, or try something out and see how it looks, this is not the place for you to go. There’s almost always a long line, so Ed wants you to know exactly what you want, and gets irritated if you want an alteration to cuts he’s already made.

I started going to Ed’s 5 years ago when I moved to the East Side. I’ve since moved to W. Warwick and again to East Greenwich, but I still get my hair cut at Ed’s because his hair cut is spot on and consistent. His son Ed also works there and gives a great cut as well. They use a straight razor around your ears and neck, which I prefer, but may not be for the faint of heart, but I’ve never even been nicked. If you don’t feel like waiting in line, get there when he opens at 6 AM, especially on the weekends. Bring cash.
Also, this men’s barber shop is surprisingly not a front for the women’s liberation and/​or feminist movement. If you value political correctness or are easily offended, I suggest going to fantastic sams, but I prefer to support a local family business.

Ed has been cutting hair for over fifty years — and he knows what looks good on a guy’s head. His haircuts are sharp and timeless. Sometimes you don’t get exactly what you are looking for (he offers you two options «on the short side» or «on the long side»). If you want to be picky about the haircut, like I am, you should be specific with him. For example, an inch off the top, half an inch off the sides.
Ed’s banter can be a little offensive if you don’t have a thick skin. I’m a RISD student, and he has a joke that he tells every time about art school students’ hair styles. He also likes to brag about how his haircuts get guys laid. It’s a little unnecessary, but you’d get bored too if you were doing the same thing for over 50 years.
The reason I come back time and again is because the hair cuts are excellent, and I’m very picky about my haircuts. Ed is the only guy I trust. He gets four stars from me though because some of my friends have been annoyed with his antics.

New to the area, live up the street from Wayland Square. I thought I would try out a local barber. What a mistake. Ed was funny enough, with all the jokes. I waited long enough too, with 3 people ahead of me, for over an hour. However, he just do not listen to what the customer want. I am a senior, with not a lot of hair. I told him to keep the shape of my previous cuts and just trim and thin out the growth. He just proceeded to buzz the side and back with a machine before I could object. I wanted the back of my neck to be square, but he just tapered with the machine, and laugh about how other barbers do not know how to cut hair on the back. For a $ 20 haircut, it was an insult. I will never go back, and I recommend others to avoid it.

Not for me. Ed construed a comment about how my girlfriend liked my last haircut (not by him) as «a broad telling me how to cut hair». Yes, he used the word «broad.» I have to admit that at first, I was charmed by this quaint shop abutting a shoe repair store. I’m sure Ed and many others would say that I should grow a tougher skin, but I’m one of those people who thinks a barber should make pleasant conversation or none at all. Instead, I sat there while Ed chewed into «nagging girlfriends», much to the delight of the other guys waiting for him. I wasn’t amused, and was mostly silent– who’s going to get tough with the guy you’ve trusted your hair to? Surely this review will give him fodder for weeks of rants. Yuk it up, fellas.
Bottom line: If you like some good old fashioned misogyny with your haircut, this place is for you.
Update: My girlfriend likes the haircut, so she won’t be needing to «rent a pair of scissors and cut it herself,» as Ed suggested.

Visited the barbershop on a Wednesday afternoon, and I waited for about an hour until it was my turn because there were 2 people came in before me and Ed was the only that working. It is OK though because that means Ed took his time with each customer. He is also a «social butterfly», he will chat to you about anything from good spots to eat in the neighborhood (since I just moved to Providence) to how to get girls’ numbers. Very down to earth guy. His son came in (his name is also Ed) and he was the one who cut my hair. He was very polite, I showed him a picture of my haircut from my last barber. He cut it even better. I was very pleased with the outcome. They also have a small parking lot in the back in case you can’t find any spots on the street. I would definitely come back here.

Great place to let time slow down a little bit.
Went here for the first time today, and I will be back for all my haircuts.
Real «no bullshit» kind of place.

I’ve been in Providence now for about 4 weeks and was entirely in need of getting my do did.
I generally like barbers over salons but am hard to please when it comes to the haircuts. Ed has been in business for fifty some years, probably in the same location. I like this place. The walls are decked out with bad prints, art, and pictures of loved ones. There is a pretty standard line of chairs and a pile of newspapers and magazines to read while you wait. I sat in the chair, gave him a run down of what I wanted and closed my eyes and when the cut was over I was pleasantly surprised when I opened them up. Firstly, he is conservative on the amount that he takes off which is a breath of fresh air. I can’t even count how many barbers i’ve told to leave the front longer only to have them hack the daylights out of it.
The cuts are $ 17. I mean c’mon, how can any guy go to supercuts when you can have someone shave the back of your neck with a straight razor.
He recommended that I do natural in back but i always opt for straight across. I think he cropped it a bit too high, so you might want to go natural when you go in.
I’ll be back in a few more weeks fer sure.