Colonial Barber

Paul, Alfredo, Kim and Dennis. You can’t go wrong with any of them. Very nice to have true professionals practicing a trade with such skill and great conversation. I have been coming here for 7 years+.
And, if you are fool enough to go to SUPERCUTS across in the shopping plaza, they will fix a bad SUPERCUTS haircut for a discount!!!
Real old school good old fashioned shop with values at a good value.

This is what a barbershop should be like. No fluff, just quality work by master barbers who can discern each clients hair and give them a cut that compliments their looks at a fair price.
A throwback to the days when you’d go to your neighborhood barbershop where they know all their clients and you can relax and read a magazine or jump into the conversation.
Great place.

Not the worst place to go for a trim but it just wasn’t well done. I have always had a wait, everytime I go no matter what time of day or day it was. They used shears to blend my sides even when I asked not to Dennis insisted. I’ve had my 3^rd cut there and ¹⁄₃ was good because I pretty much twisted his arm to go over the blending in more detail. The other two I let him use shears that felt not sharp, and just after a few days my hair looked frumpy and disheveled.
This is a fine barber if your like 50+ yrs old.

Fantastic barbershop! Everyone is extremely friendly and the prices are great. For the quality of haircut you are receiving this place is a very good deal!

Great haircut– great local institution. Kim cut my hair– really like the result. There was a short wait/​but not too bad. I’m going back and bring my son next time. Glad to have found a good barber in Andover.

As one review stated «Hidden Jewel»
Quick, Quality and cheap!
Paul the owner is a great barber!

Paul is awesome :) As a woman going to a barber, I knew I was taking a chance, but Paul was up for the challenge. After discussing the previous haircuts, spending over $ 60.00/cut and subsequent bad results, I was ready for just about anything. Paul asked the right questions and listened to my wishes and within 30 minutes I had a new haircut that actually defined my face and made me feel (and look) like a million bucks.
Will I go back? You bet I will; every three weeks whether I need a trim or a cut I’m going to be in Paul’s chair.

Our first visit was a little bumpy. Before posted a review I called and talked to the owner Paul. He handled my concerns thoughtfully. Guess we got the new employee that they are training.
We just made our second visit and my son who is 13 and picky walked out with a smile and best haircut ever. We will be back– thanks Paul and all their talented staff

I’ve been coming here several months, since Dennis joined the team there. All of the people working at Colonial seem to take great care, and have excellent skills. Though it’s not a fancy shop, it’s clean and comfortable enough. As others have said, waits can get long, so if you go at a popular time (like Saturday mid morning), bring something to do during your long wait. For the great quality and low prices, it’s definitely a true «hidden jewel» in Andover!!!

Took me awhile to find a new barber. I have been going to the same place for about seven years. My friend recommended this place to me. Dennis is great. He takes his time and makes sure you are taken care of. I tried something different this last time and after a day I didn’t feel to fond of it. I came in the next morning and he fixed me up really quick. Lines can get long sometimes, especially around lunch, so if it’s only him the wait could be longer than an hour, so I’d suggest bringing a book.

Summary: Inexpensive cost for access to a person with 61 years of haircutting experience!
I had my haircut done my Alfredo. My hair was a disaster when I went in and thought it would take a miracle to fix. In other words, some of my high school buds shaved my hair for a sports team tradition. I needed it fixed immediately for a upcoming college interview and found this place on Unilocal.It’s a little hard to find. At first I confused the Colonial Barber shop with the SportsClips haircut place but turned around and saw that it was right next to the gas station. It’s tucked away.
When I went in and got my cut, I could tell right away that Alfredo knew what he was doing. I explained to him my circumstances and he even tailored my disastrous hair so that I would get a haircut fit for a college interview. He was very understanding, and gentle. I ended up coming out looking sharp! He even went the extra step and taught me a few ways to gel my hair. I definitely recommend this place.

They were wonderful! I have been looking for a place to get my sons haircut for a few years now. I’ve tried a few salons and finally found these guys here on Unilocal.My son has think curly hair and he likes it short. After years of having it stick up in weird spots all over the place he looks so hansome! They did such a great job making him comfortable and treating him with a lollipop after. We will be going back and I think my husband will too since they also do hot shaves.

Our first visit to this Barber Shop was a great one. I brought both of my boys, ages 2 and 4, and the 4 year old jumped right up into the chair without pause. It has a very friendly atmosphere and the cut was just right. Both barbers took the time to get to know us a bit, and made us feel welcome.
They are knowledgeable and quick, and free flowing with the treats, so the boys were pleased and have asked to return.
I’m glad I checked on Unilocal to see that this was the place to go, I was not disappointed and will be a regular customer with my boys.

I looked around the Andover/​North Andover area for a good barber shop for months. I tried the shop on Main Street up the road — only to find the owner was abrupt and rude. I tried the «new «shop in Middleton and didn’t like having two teenagers try to give me «trendy» haircuts.
On my way home from work, I stopped at Colonial and I finally feel like I’ve found the right place. I came in right before closing and Alfredo took me right away without any gruff about it being the end of the day. The other barber (whose name I missed) was pleasant and the shop is clean and inviting.
Best of all, Alfredo told ME the best way to cut my hair, without me having to go into detail — and he got it all right! He even joked about being able to see the strange remnants of my «bad haircut» in Middleton. Overall, a great experience and great shop.

Paul is a master barber who knows how to cut men’s hair. No frills and blow drying. Just a great cut by an expert who knows what he’s doing and at the right price compared to the «salons» or even cut rate chains.

This is one of my best haircut ever, they take care of the customers so good, makes them comfortable. Alfredo has 60 years of experience cutting hair, the guy is a gem.

Finally found a barber shop where everyone seems happy! The owner and staff greet customers by name, remember their styles, and entertain with chatter about current events and news. Kim did a great job on my short hair and even did a nice job on my beard. I’m looking forward (for a change) to my next haircut!

I have finally found my barber shop! Paul was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Frank delivered on a great haircut and shave. I could not recommend this place enough. Fairly priced, great atmosphere, talented barbers.

Colonial Barbers is far and away the best barbershop in the Merrimack valley. If you’re looking for a great haircut at a fair price and a staff of expert barbers this is your place. I’ve been a patron for 17 years and I’ve never gone anywhere else. Paul the owner is a super guy who will make sure you get the haircut you’re looking for!

Great cut, great prices and great service.
I’m looking forward to returning in, say, 3 – 4 months.
PASS

Superb! Paul is extremely friendly and does the job extremely well! Will be definitely going here as long as I am near Andover. For now, Colonial is the place to go :)

Colonial Barbers is kind of a throwback to an old-​school barbershop. Paul Medolo is perhaps the greatest barber I’ve had in my life (and I come from a city that had a barbershop on every corner.) I’m just sad I discovered his shop only six years ago. I’ve never gotten a bad haircut from him, as he really cares about his craft and doesn’t rush. Plus, he’s a great guy to converse with. What’s more, haircuts are fairly inexpensive.
Paul has just recently hired a new barber, Alfredo, who works part-​time. While I haven’t had the pleasure of getting a cut from him, from what other’s have said, he’s really good and a nice guy.