DiDi & Smiling Johns

Has anyone seen me lately? Or ever? If you’ve met me, you know that my hair is at the same time, dead straight and a total rat’s nest. I don’t know how that’s possible, but there you go. Also, if you have spent any time with me, you also know that I totally love the glam look (but don’t usually sport it because I have an ultra corporate job… which usually likes their good corporate drones to look nice and bland).
Because of both things, I don’t usually do too much to my hair, even when I’m all dressed up. My husband was getting his hair cut by Smiling John (who is indeed always smiling and charming), and while I was waiting, I decided to get my hair done too. Enter in DiDi. I don’t know how she did it, but in less than 20 minutes, she had me in her chair, my head covered in hot curlers, and as I was laughing my ass off over her hilarious stories… BAM — I got a gorgeously full pinup updo! Even my husband, who love my hair straight, was like «um, can you get DiDi to show you how to do that? That looks amazing!».
I don’t know what magic DiDi wields in her fingers, but she’s like the fairy godmother of hair! Thanks DiDi and Smiling John — you guys rock!

I moved to PA about two years ago from Brooklyn and needed a really great barber who understood my weird and crazy hair. I worked in a lot of salons and had knowledge of that field but not as much with barbers. I looked online and found great reviews for this great place and decided to check it out. I’ve been coming ever since! John is the man. He knows exactly how to cut my hair and really understands how a true hair cut works. He takes his time on the parts that need most love and is quick with the easy parts. He also thins out my thick ass hair which A LOT of barbers don’t do. Many don’t know or care to learn that technique. Love this place and I’m really glad I get to hang with these guys every few weeks!

LOVE Devon and John. They do really great work and are part of the very cool Royal Square Neighborhood. I get a TON of compliments on my hair thanks to Devon. My husband goes to John for all his cuts and hair supplies.

Great service and friendly people! I get exactly what I want and more every time I visit Didi. They always put their customers first and they do great things for the city of York. Thanks for always making me look great!

Moved to York and found DiDi and Smiling John. This is an awesome and cool place that as a bonus you will get excellent service and a great haircut. The barbers are excellent as well and actually provide hot towel shaves. Highly recommend this business.

This place was recommended last Spring as a trendy, hip place to take my beard for a contemporary shape. It was awkward from the start. The website said «open», the sign said «closed», the door was unlocked, but nobody was there … eventually someone saw me and told me to wait, as the barber would return soon. The barber’s hands smelled unpleasant (cigarette smoke?), the chair was broken, the clippers were broken. I left after the beard trim, feeling uncomfortable, and the next day went to my regular barber to finish (get my head shaved). My regular barber pointed out more than an inch discrepancy between the left and right sides of my beard, and trimmed it so I could start growing it over, symmetrically.
Maybe John was having an off day, or maybe I learned a lesson about trendy and hip.

The best…
come and see for yourself… a fabulous and fun hair salon

Great place! Very happy with Didi’s work, she listens to what you want and gives it to you. My boyfriend was happy with Smiling John as well, his hair looked great. Very nice/​talented people, I like supporting their business. Love the décor/​atmosphere as well!

I LOVE having my hair done by DiDi, she is extremely talented and super friendly! The shop itself is adorable filled with lots of retro wonders for your eyes to look at! John is just as friendly as is their newest edition Barry! You will not regret the choice to use DiDi & Smiling Johns services! In the event that you choose to go elsewhere… I’m sorry in advance!