Mel Berkachi’s Barbershop

everytime … mel never disappoints. best barber around. period

I’m very confused by all these reviews. They could all possibly be fake.
I’ve tried at least 7 different barbershops around here, this is possibly my worst one.
I lived very close to here and I wanted to try this new barbershop out based on the reviews.
The shop itself is quite presentable. There are a few couches and chair to sit in and there is a large screen TV to watch as you wait for your turn. However the shop is largely DISORGANIZED. People are not placed in «turns» based on who walks in first. The barbers rarely pay attention to the order of the lineup. People would step up regardless if they walked in first and the barbers don’t really care who came first or last.
After waiting about an hour and a half and trying to struggle with other people for my turn, I finally worked my way to get my turn from a bald man which I assume is Adam. I was hesitant since it wasn’t Mel himself but I wasn’t going to wait another an hour and a half to get a haircut.
Off the first impression, the man is not very friendly or courteous at all. I’m going to point out, the bald man can BARELY speak English that well. IT was hard to communicate with him. In addition to this, the man doesn’t even know the average haircut terminology either. I stated I wanted a fauxhawk and I even tried to explain to him what it was, but he had no idea what a «fauxhawk» was.
So I had a great idea, I showed him a picture of what a fauxhawk looks like on the phone. The man literally took 2 seconds looking at the picture and began cutting my hair. I thought «oh he actually knows what he was doing after all, he just needed a picture».
NOPE, he spend 10 minutes cutting only the sides of my hair and my haircut ended up COMPLETELY different. It was to the point of beyond saving and I ended up with a random bad haircut that he didn’t even know how to cut.
It’s infuriating since if he doesn’t know how to cut a certain hair, he should not even attempt it. As courtesy though I still tipped him for $ 5, but honestly this will be my first and last time going to this barbershop. I have to wait a few months now for my hair to grow out so I can get another barber to fix it.
A word of advice to the barbers. If you don’t know how to cut a certain haircut, PLEASE swallow your pride and don’t attempt it.
I would strongly not recommend anyone to go to this barbershop unless they want their hair ruined by beginners.

sign posted in shop” i am not a barber but a hair technician”? average cut/​average service at best too pricey. this form of self promotion is disturbing. will not return sorry

The Absolute Best! Very professional. A great barber and a nice person. After taking my 9 year old son to Mel’s for a haircut, I was so pleased with the results that I insisted my husband visit as well. One haircut from Mel and my husband switched barbers after 15 years!

This is my first time posting in Unilocal.Two very nice barbers from the middle east, they try their best to make their customer satisfied. Never being pushy and try to sell anything to customers. Both Mel and Adam are patient and professional. All the best to them!

Quality barbershop. And both barbers can cut hair, which is a rarity because usually someone sucks and it’s an awkward experience as you try to avoid their chair. I’m tempted to give them a 1 star review just so it won’t get too crowded, but these guys are legit. Cost is $ 20 which is pretty standard these days in the area.

First time ever going to this shop. I used to go to Salvi’s but I was looking for a better experience, not that Salvi’s is bad. The barber shop is super clean and professional. The leather couches are comfortable and they have a huge flat screen on as well. Mel cut my hair and it was great. He was also willing to go back if I wanted my taper higher. Overall it was an awesome haircut, the only little knock is due to the wait but it should be noted that there were only two barbers working on a Saturday evening. Even with a line I didn’t feel like he was rushing.

Excellent barber. A haircut as good as anywhere in Boston. Mel is also a really good guy.

Walked in on a nice sunny day but good to see there’s parking out back for next time. Good haircut. In and out. Nice guy too.

Hands down the best place to get a hair cut in the area. From the moment I sat down in Mel’s chair, I knew this was going to work out for me. Mel was able to point out issues in my hair to me and how he planned on fixing them. He also was curious about what products I used at home, not because he was trying to sell me some, but because he genuinely wanted to make sure my hair looked it’s best.
If you’ve been irrationally loyal to your below average barber it’s time to upgrade.

I read a ton of reviews on different barbers around the area and trusted the reviews for Mel’s barbershop. Believe me, all of the reviews are true. Mel is an absolute genius and artist. I explained to him what I wanted, and he walked me through the entire process of how he was going to cut it and what he is going to improve as the guy who cut my hair a few months ago messed it up a bit. Mel took his time and even gave me a solid beard trim. I’ve been studying in Boston for 3 years now and I think I have finally found a barber I am comfortable with and a barber I trust.

Went into Mel’s today after reading a few reviews and have to say he’s not your average barber. Finally a barber who keeps up with the latest styles and knows what cut works best for you. I’ll definitely be back!!!
Thanks Mel

What can I say, I am really happy I discovered this hair salon on my way to work about six months ago. After my first haircut at Mel’s I immediately saw the difference between how Mel cut my hair and a few other saloons I have been using over the past twenty years.
I am really impressed by the fact that Mel does most of his haircuts using scissors and works at it tirelessly, making any adjustments and tweaks that I would ask for. This is very different from the other places that use trimming machines and get you out the door in less than 10 minutes.
The location is convenient, the atmosphere is nice and there is a very comfortable couch in the waiting area with a few chairs. More important though, the quality of service and the outcome is excellent and consistent every time I go to Mel’s.
I highly recommend Mel’s for any men’s haircuts!

I rarely post reviews on here. It’s even rarer for me to post reviews about someplace that’s not a restaurant of some sort. Yet I was so pleased by my experience at Mel Berkachi’s that I had to post something.
This is a new barbershop on Main Street in Watertown. Inside, the décor can only be described as «classy». I wouldn’t expect to use that word to describe a barber shop, but it’s appropriate. New hardwood floors, nice décor, very tidy.
I’m not sure if the person cutting my hair was Mel or someone else. Whoever he was, he did exceptional job. He put a lot of TLC into the hair cut. Many barbers well get you in and out really quick and you end up with a mediocre cut at best. Not here. He was thorough and meticulous, and it was clear he knew what he was doing.
Once he was done cutting my hair, he then trimmed my eyebrows and even my nose hairs. (I have to admit I’ve never had the latter done to me before by another person.)
In the end, I received one of the best hair cuts I’ve had in a long time. When I went to the register, I expected to pay a price comparable to that of a higher-​end hair dresser. Instead, I was charged about what a barber would charge.
Exceptional hair cut, great price, great service. I highly recommend Mel Berkachi’s Barbershop.

Mel is great. His cuts are detailed and quick. Best barber I’ve had, hands down. The place is really nice and there’s a parking lot in back, which is convenient.

Researched barbers in the area for my son and myself. After reading reviews and checking out the finalists we chose Mel’s. Brand new location, spacious and a good environment. Mel is personable and took care we were pleased and satisfied. He stood by his work and offered to make any adjustments if we chose to come back. He was fast, careful and both my son and I were very pleased with the cuts and style. We have our new barber.

Mel is cutting my sons hair, very good job after fixing a haircut from another barber, I will highly recommend taking the kids here.

Mel has been my barber for a couple years now. I knew it was only a matter of time before he opened up his own shop. Tell him how you want your cut and he’ll do it. Ask for his recommendation and he won’t fail you. Just like any barber, if you frequent his place enough he’ll start to remember you.
There’s a parking lot in the back for all those driving.

Mel’s shop just opened up right near my house so I figured I would give it a shot. I enjoy trying out new businesses. This is a really nice shop with big couches, a big screen tv, and all new features.
Mel is a really nice guy and is experienced in the industry-​he used to have a chair at a shop in Cambridge. I really enjoyed my cut, very professional, and in a timely manner. I feel bad for my old barber because it looks like I may have found my new one!

Mel has been cutting my hair for years. He just opened this location and I instantly became his first customer.
Mel always introduces fashionable hair cuts with European looks. Mel spends an extensive amount of time to learn about different hair styles, looks and hair products and apply them to the customers.
I recommend getting your next hair cut at Mel Berkachi’s Barbershop