1617 Barber Shop & Beauty Salon

If you aren’t black person this barber shop is not meant to be for you Since I misjudged this shop and went directly to it after being warned by close friends that these people practice racism, I thought they were joking. So I went to see for myself what they were warning me about not going to these barbershops and what they meant by racism on my head and face. Finally, I understood what they were warning me about, and I felt all the racism they practice on your face if you are not African or from the region. What they warned me about happened to me. I told the barber in the last row on the left, who was wearing a bandana, not to use his razor too harshly because I have sensitive skin, and to be careful in the area of ​​the shave on my head. However, the barber insisted on pressing the

Today, I went for a haircut to this saloon. Won't lie the people were great. Got a fade and asked the person tending me to kind of adjust my beard with my trim. Well, he did adjust them but also trimmed my beard. I believe it was majorly due to my problem of communicating. Got charged $35. I will say that's a reasonable price since I have very long and messy hair and the person tending me was patient and was very thorough for an hour! Overall it's really good, just annoyed at my beard. But definitely would come back again.

Super friendly staff, be super clear with instructions for hair, maybe bring a reference picture, I asked for a couple inches off the top and 1 inch on the sides and they just about buzzed me completely, easily avoidable with a reference photo and maybe asking them to stop periodically to check length, better pricing compared to other places in the area

My boy talib got me right and took care of me getting my first cut in Philly. Definitely check this place out, they legit

Turtle did a absolutely wonderful job on my beard and was incredibly fast + professional. (Thanks!) Talib is a very friendly and nice 1st chair with a super cool “barbershop” pendant- he makes walking in a great experience. I was in the area and needed a beard trim and am very happy I came in. Even though this isn’t near me, I will be 💯% be making the trip here in the future. Very reasonable & fair prices with superb service is the complete total barbershop package! Not only are they talented but they share tips n tricks, as well they have whatever grooming things you may need. Hopefully they have some tutorials/classes coming up to help us learn how to keep our look clean between appointments. 💈 🏅