The Luxury Box

The most unpleasant 5 seconds of my life.
Unilocal, a Google, and their own website list them as being open to 7.
I strolled in around 6:15 as a gentleman was receiving his haircut in the first chair. I was in there for roughly 5 seconds before I was told «we’re all done». It’s not even a huge problem that he wasn’t taking anymore folks 45 minutes before close. I can understand this, I guess, but delivery matters. Not a sorry, not a come back tomorrow, not even the decency of eye contact. Maybe he had a bad day. Maybe he was in a rush. Everything is fine with tact, but, unfortunately, this guy had none. I’m disappointed because I live so nearby and saw so many positive reviews.
I don’t mean to be melodramatic, but there are plenty of barbershops who are happy to take your business without a snarl.
Will not be returning.

This place is terrible. They make their own hours, only take cash, and assume you’re tipping them which is just rude. I’ll tip you appropriately, but give me my change first.
Also, this place needs to be power-​washed on the inside. It’s beyond the point of being swept with the amount of grime built up in the corners etc.
Will not being going back here.

Great barbershop, definitely recommend. I Went in for a cut around 6 pm on a Wednesday and only waited for 10 – 15 minutes before I got in the chair. Johnny (closest to the window) cut my hair and did a great job. I was really happy with the service and you can tell he really aims to make the customers happy. I’ll def be going back and will be recommending to my friends as well.

This place fucking sucks. I called in and was told it would be a 40 minute wait. They had four barbers working, I waited an hour and a half and literally two peoples hair got cut. If you are like most people, and have things to do, go somewhere else and save yourself the time.

BEST shop in the area!!! I have been getting my hair cut here for a couple years now after trying many places in the area that did not give a good cut. Anthony always gives a great hair cut from. Shop is clean and comfortable. Highly Recomend!

You know you got a bad haircut when you have to go home and continue to trim your own hair to make up for what your barber missed. This was probably one of the worst haircuts I’ve gotten. I will certainly not be returning.
My barber was rude, short in conversation, and didn’t do what I asked him. After refusing to trim a customers beard who had been waiting well over an hour and then also refusing to cut his girlfriend’s hair (she had a short hair buzz cut) I couldn’t have felt more uncomfortable getting my hair cut by this guy.
The fade was terrible and I just wanted to trim the top. He trimmed the top but cut way too much off and left my head looking lop-​sided. How can you be a barber and not cut hair evenly?!
Cant wait to walk around town looking like an idiot for the next two weeks.
Don’t go here.

Was outside luxury box at 9am when they supposedly open, even says so on their door. No one was there. Nice.

Good trim but all of the opening times are wrong. It opens at 10 during the week and they are not happy when you show up earlier.

Best HAIR CUT in the city. Always personable and professional. Anthony costa cut my hair. This kid gives an excellent cut. Sometimes there’s a little wait that’s because it’s the best. It’s worth the wait! Great shop. I highly recommend it to anyone.

I wanted to find a good barber in South Boston upon moving here unfortunately, I did not find that here. My haircut was probably one of the worst I’ve ever had. I think the person cutting wanted to eat his breakfast more than he wanted to cut my hair. The blending was really bad and it turned out much shorter than I wanted even though I asked in the beginning not to cut it too short. The barber was nice once I got in the chair but the quality was just really low.

I’m from out of a town and was in dire need for a fresh cut. My buddy who lives in Southie likes this place so we headed out there. Place was packed for a saturday with probably 8 guys waiting on 4 barbers. Like any place, the experience is based on who you get. I had the 2^nd chair, he was fantastic. I was asking for a long on top haircut which was pretty vague in the first place, but the barber took the time to figure out what I really wanted and took his time to careful give me what I wanted. I would absolutely recommend this place to a newcomer to Southie looking for a good quality cut for a mildly upscale price ($ 18). I’ll be back for sure.

I wrote a more positive review the first time I was here. The haircuts are mostly mediocre at best. The guy with the chair closest to the window seems to do the best job.
My biggest gripe with this place: everyone seems to do whatever they wanna do. While I 110% respect people need breaks — I don’t think its acceptable for a barber to abruptly take a lunch break or walk out of the shop while it’s packed and busy with people waiting. Doesn’t make sense.
If you need a decent haircut in the area this place isn’t bad but usually it’s not a quick in and out because the employees kinda do whatever they want.

Update 9÷24÷13: Just had my second cut and shave at the luxury box. Again, Anthony exceeds all expectations I have from a barber. He knew my wedding was Saturday and as such took the time to cut and make sure that my hair looks natural for the wedding. I called last week to get in on my day off and he was willing to come in and take care of me knowing that my wedding was fast approaching-​even though it was HIS day off. I won’t go to another barber ever again… The end.

Typical Barber shop not manly enough for you? Here you can come get you hair cut and exposed to sports, soft core print magazines, and as masculine tunes as top 40 can get.
In all seriousness they do a good job and the shop is decked out with nice chairs and comfortable atmosphere.
It is Cash only (not shocking but a sign would be nice). The guys doing the cutting are good, not chatty, and seem to be attentive to detail. I don’t think you’ll get made fun of for wanting something other than a high and tight fade. The guy cutting in the next chair was tackling a guy with thick wavy hair with really good detail.
Depending on how particular you are, they might not use the same scissor techniques as someone who does woman’s hair, and it good with cutting to add texture, thin, etc. I was very happy with my barbers cut and the guy that cut y hair was friendly and listened to what I wanted. My Cowlick didn’t get messed up and there isn’t any stray long hairs. All in all I’m happy and will most likely go back.
Men’s cut was $ 18bucks and that got me a cut, and hot shave. He offered to do my eyebrows which caught me off guard, but I declined.
It’s by far the manliest place I’ve been to get a haircut.

Filthy. Bad haircut.

My brother is in town visiting and just got back to my apartment from the Luxury Box. His neck is covered in small gashes and (he’s sporting a small mohawk at the moment) his head has cuts all over it too. I’ve never used a straight razor before — but pretty sure if you’re going to get charged $ 43 to have it done — you’re not supposed to come out looking like you need to be covered in neosporin and bandaids. I’m mortified that I sent my brother to this place based on the Unilocal reviews. Terrible.

I discovered this place two months ago while strolling home from work. There were two other guys waiting for a cut but the owner cracked open a few beers while we waited. I’ve had three great cuts there now and at $ 18, you can’t beat that for a clean haircut and a hot neck shave… and that one Friday afternoon a nice cold beer. I’ve waited after work for a good 30 – 40 mins but if you’re not in a rush, it’s a great spot. I’ve recommended 3 – 4 of my buddies and its now where we all go!

Without a doubt, Anthony gives the best haircut in Boston. I have been one of the Supercuts types my entire life, and really didn’t know what I was missing out on. I went in there a month ago for the first time, went back today and he remembered exactly how to cut my hair. Honestly couldn’t be happier with it. Sweet setup in there as well with flat screens etc, but I honestly feel like I’m hanging out with buddies as much as I feel I am getting a haircut. Won’t be going anywhere else!

I’ve been to a bunch of barbershops and salons in that area and none of them come close to this place (for guys at least.) Make sure to bring cash, but they will make sure you leave happy with your cut. I go back once a month now.

I don’t use Unilocal very often but I can say without a doubt, best barbershop in Boston. When I first moved here, I tried a ton of places and you’d think in a big city you wouldn’t have a problem, but had many subpar cuts. Finally, I found Artie. He worked in a multi-​chair shop with many decent barbers but I always waited for him. Artie opened his own shop in Southie in February and it’s already packed. Of course I recently moved to another part of the city last year, but have no hesitation going to Southie for a cut.
The cuts are priced competitively (I think $ 18, I always leave a generous tip so I don’t pay much attention). You will rarely walk in and sit right down in his chair, but I can assure you, if you take pride in your haircut, it’s worth the wait (and I’ve waited over 2 hours before). Artie is a perfectionist, and I have NEVER left disappointed. He meticulously cuts a perfect fade every time and recently has been doing a cool design with my beard. While other barbers might be inclined to rush when customers start to back up, Artie doesn’t miss a beat and continues to take his time with my cut. I’ve often been in the chair for 45 minutes, and it’s always perfect every time. Also does a great straight razor shave which is very relaxing if you have the time.
He’s currently expanding and scouting additional talent to handle the popularity of this place, be patient if you go and there’s a wait. remember, there’s a wait for a reason. Otherwise, if you don’t care what you look like after spending some $, go to any chop shop and get a screwed up cut.
Absolutely 5 star review, worth the wait and worth the travel if you’re not right in Southie. Hesitated reviewing it cause I don’t want to wait any longer as the place continues to grow in popularity, but had to share as I know how hard it is to find a decent barber in this city.