Professional Barbers of Cary

There are some days I can’t make it to my regular barber in DTR, so I found Professional Barbers of Cary near my ‘hood. Having seen them in Unilocal,I stopped on in and found a good barber shop experience.
The atmosphere itself is pure man cave simplicity. It’s a large shop with minimal furnishings (think wooden ducks, duck paintings, etc.). There are two TVs going, one with GRIT cable network (think old westerns and action flicks) and the other with ESPN. My needs are simple since I shave my head lately. They give me a close down to the skin shaved head in very quick time, and that is a good thing some days when I’m pressed for time. It’s finished up with a warm shaving cream neck shape-​up and then I ask for a beard trim/​shape-​up as well. All of them are done well with great service, a classic barber shop experience. With a hair cut going for $ 16 and a beard trim at $ 6, not a bad deal either. Do note to bring the cash with you as they do not accept credit cards here.
Bottom line: I like the Professional Barbers of Cary. Nice simple barber shop experience, no nonsense place with good service. Combined with a good price tag, I am a fan!

I’ve been coming to Professional Barbers of Cary for about 18 months, and these gentleman do an excellent job at a fair price. Cash only.

I’ve been coming to see Jeff for a very long time. Even though I’ve moved away now, I still stop in every chance I get. By far the best !!

great
haircut in town. very clean and are excellent at any style you want.

Very modern very clean they even used a vacuum cleaner type attachment for the scissors assembly that was cutting my hair which made for very little waste or mess. He did exactly what I wanted very pleased. Very very reasonable prices

Jeff and Mike do a great job. I have been looking for a traditional barbershop and I like the consistency these guys provide.

Still the best in Cary for sure, Pro Barbers of Cary is now only offering two chairs, which means they no longer offer reservations. Also, their prices have risen a whole $ 2 (sarcasm — this is still hands-​down the best men’s cut you can find, and is a bargain).
Other than that, it’s the same — comfortable, For Men, great haircut and neck shave, still Bonanza re-​runs while sitting in the chair.
Bring cash. If you forget yours, you can hit the ATM at the bp station right up the road.

We are new to the cary area and my boyfriend was looking for a good barber, well we found it here! The guys are nice, the haircuts are great!!! He showed up right before close to get a haircut for our vacation and they were kind enough to still take him. We would definitely recommend this barber shop to everyone!!! 5 stars for sure!

I’ve been going to this barber shop for about a year and have found it to be a great overall experience. Unlike some other barber shops, these guys actually listen to their customers and cut their hair the way they want it. The $ 16 price is on par with other shops in the area.
The only downside is that they no longer take appointments, but I’ve never had to wait too long.

I’ve been going to Jeff for a few years now… simply put, he is the best local barber. He’s courteous with a very friendly demeanor.
He provides a very consistent cut and always asks if you are satisfied with the work before letting you get out of the chair. Every cut includes a hot-​lather straight-​razor neck shave… the perfect ending to an excellent hair cut.
I tried other local establishments, but they don’t measure up.
Jeff is by appointment only, but they also can accommodate walk-​ins.
Give it a try.

My husband was in the area to get his car tuned, so while we were waiting for Black Forest to open up, we decided to go get him a haircut so that when we got back to base, he didn’t need to get one for the next work day. My hubby asked the barber if he knew how to do a military regulation hair cut, and he said yes. When he was done, we both thought the haircut looked a little weird, but we couldn’t pinpoint on what was wrong. When he went to work the next day, his coworkers asked him where he got his haircut? Someone in the barracks could have given him a better hair cut without messing his hair up.
Definitely not a place to go if you need a military regulation hair cut.

This small shop is exceptional. Every time I’ve been able to have my hair cut by Jeff (the owner), I’ve come away very pleased. They do make use of clippers here, but the cut is still well-​worth the modest $ 14 charge. There’s not much else I can add to Phil G.‘s review except to suggest that if you don’t make a reservation well in advance, try to call ahead by at least 30 minutes. Jeff is very good about fitting people into his schedule on short notice, but you might find yourself reading magazines for quite a while if you don’t look into things in advance.

I am new to the area, and had not had great luck finding a REAL barber that met my needs. After reading positive reviews aniline, I went today to Professional Barbers of Cary, and got a first class haircut from Mike. This is definitely a professionally run place. Not only was I totally happy with the haircut, I found their (barber) chairs to be the most comfortable chairs that I have ever been in. I am a big guy, and have back problems, so this was a much appreciated added benefit. I also liked their clippers that have an integral vacuum, that vacuums hair as it is cut (keeping you clean). I like that they include a straight razor neck shave with the haircut. I’ll be back for sure!

I recently got my hair butchered by a big franchise «salon» I went to Professional Barbers of Cary after checking out the reviews on Unilocal.PBoC was awesome, Jeff did an awesome job & I would highly recommend these guys to any man looking for a good, quick & easy haircut experience.

Good honest $ 14 old school barber. This cut’s not landing me on the cover of GQ, but it will work.
A touch disappointed they use clipper guards, but the results are not that obvious. I’ve walked out of places that ask «what number do you need?»
There was old dude in St Louis that I used to go to that had no need for them. Perfect taper every time. The Zohan knows not to mess with that old dude.

We went around noon on a Monday and there was still a bit of a line! It looks nice on the inside, hardwood floors, two flatscreen TVs playing sports. Very manly. The owner was cutting someone else’s hair, so this woman (who appeared to be teaching an older guy) was the barber.
At first I was worried b/​c she used that buzz-​cut buzzer thingie waaaay too liberally and it was looking horrible. But then she told the trainee that she had to use the scissors b/​c my bf’s hair was difficult to cut (she used the words «soft and thick» and he preened).
Unlike Phil G, he only got a warm towel shoulder massage. No hot shave. I’d also recommend making an appointment with the owner, he seemed to really take his time.
The haircut turned out great, but I’m still not a fan of her liberal use of the buzzcut buzzer thingie. My bf also said he wished she’d let him see himself in the mirror more often as opposed to having him turned back to it pretty much the whole time. Overall, great value for a $ 14 haircut!

I’m a guy with short hair so my haircut needs are simple. Despite the simplicity of my haircut you’d be surprised how many times it has been botched. I admit, I have not always gone to the most reputable of places — I just didn’t feel like my haircut was worth more than $ 15. Being the frugal guy I am, I always rationalized going to the chain salons — even with the dismal turnover and freakish staff (sorry about the blanket statement — there were some good ones but they didn’t stay at these places very long).
I needed a haircut one day so I looked for a nearby place and, luck was with me, and I found a listing for Professional Barbers of Cary. On my first few visits to this place, there were 3 barbers (two younger guys and the owner). One of the younger guys cut my hair and he was very patient and detailed (I didn’t feel like the haircut was rushed at all). I was hooked, so every month I kept coming back. In October of 2009 (there about) the owner lost his helpers (not sure why) so I had the fortunate opportunity to get my hair cut by Jeff (the owner). This was perfect timing because this would be the trial haircut for my wedding that was a month a way. Jeff did an excellent job and took his time (as expected). I was very confident that he would do a good job on my next haircut which would be a few days before my wedding. As expected, the haircut was just what I wanted. Every haircut since then has been just as good.
Let me go into more detail about some of the perks with going to this barber shop. First, they have low staff turnover. If you want a haircut by the owner then I would recommend making an appointment, otherwise, no need for an appointment. With your haircut you’ll also get a hot lather neck shave. Oh, and on my last visit, Jeff compressed a warm towel against the side of my head and neck — very relaxing (kind of like something you’d expect at a spa but I’ve never seen this before). This place also has two big screen TVs on the opposite wall (usually on ESPN). I’m not a huge sports fan but the TVs do keep me entertained while I get my hair cut. Another subtle perk with this place is the excellent magazine collection. There’s no women magazines like Family Circle, Country Living, etc. Instead you have choices like TIME magazine and Mens Health.
With all the niceties of this barber shop, the haircut still only costs $ 14 (which is about the same price as the scary chain salons). Be sure to have cash on you! They don’t accept credit cards. They use an old-​timey cash register which makes this place even more charming (and probably also helps keep their costs low).