Trieu’s Barber Shop

Honestly, I can’t believe these reviews I’m reading… I’m so disappointed with my haircut and the hard earned money I lost. I’m very particular about my haircut and I made that very clear after I sat down in the chair. I told Vinny precisely and clearly what I wanted done with my hair.
The skin fade that I received was average but, that’s not what I was upset about. I wanted spiked/​messy hair on top and I was given a military cut… He used hair thinning shears/​scissors on the top as well, if I put any water or product in my hair you can see right to my scalp. It looks like I’ve been balding for years. I’ve been growing my beard out for months, I explained this to him too. I told him to shape my beard/​clean up the stray hairs but, keep it full and long. As soon as he was finished with the haircut he started hacking away at my beard. He then asked me, you’re not growing this out are you??? He tried to fix it but, the damage was done. It looks like he faded my beard. The hair on my cheeks/​Jaw line is very short and the goatee/​neck portion of my hair is very long. The edge lines on both cheeks are crooked, the top of my mustache wasn’t edged at all, and he took two patches out under each corner of my bottom lip. I look ridiculous!!! I’m only giving this place two stars because of the cleanliness and professionalism that was presented to me on my visit. Vinny was very nice, polite, and had good attitude. When it came down to the attention to detail, communication skills, and barber talent… 0 stars. I will not be coming back for obvious reasons.

Vinny helped me to get a great haircut. He is a perfectionist and take his time but you will be satisfied

I can’t even begin to describe how happy I am that I found this barbershop. Trieu is literally one of the nicest, most genuine, guys I’ve ever met.
I’ve been supremely impressed by haircuts from everyone, especially Trieu and Vinnie.
Go to these guys. You won’t regret it

My wife was always asking me to try her hair salon. She was never happy with any place that I got my haircut from. I tried cheap $ 10 hair cuts, I tried expensive hair salons, but my wife didn’t like any of them. When I got my haircut from Trieu, she loved it. Then she brought my son for his haircut here, and this is what she said to me:
«You get your hair cut from Trieu and no one else!»
That’s it. That’s the verdict from my wife.
True Story. You make of it what you will. :-)

Usually this place is good but ive come to learn stick with your barber or your haircut will go bad and be left with cuts and knicks. The new guy shaved my back and forehead leaving me with razor burns and cuta. He barely applied shaving cream and was in a super rush it seemed. Really bad service. Wont try a new barber here ever again!

Great barbershop, every since I moved to the DMV area this has been my go to place. Service is fast, prices are great and the clients are diverse. Barbers are friendly and know what they’re doing. Note: Cash/​Check only.

I wish I could say this is your average haircut place but it’s sub-​par. I’ve been there twice and a friend asked for the same type of standard haircut. It’s one of those places where they only cut hair the way they know how to cut and that’s what you’re getting. Vinny was a bad choice so maybe the others are better.

Great haircuts and friendly as heck!!!

Amazing barber, they will do exactly what you want for $ 15. You don’t have to schedule an appointment, you just come in and wait for an open seat. The barbers here always remember you if they have cut your hair beforehand and know what kind of cut you had in the past. Every time I come, the owner, Trieu, remembers me and personally cuts my hair instead of having someone else cut my hair, which is awfully nice of him. They do tend to get busier later in the week and l during lunch hours and after 5pm. I will definitely be coming back again on a regular basis.

I’ve known Vinny since I was 14 years old. I followed him to his brother Trieu’s shop, because he is that good! I been coming to him for 13 years and never had a bad hair cut. I’ve also had my hair cut done by the master himself Trieu and his skills are also way beyond what you pay here.
When you come here, it’s not just a hair cut these guys all remember you and have good conversations with you. My review and stars aren’t just for the outstanding service, but also for the way they make you feel welcomed and always have smiles on their faces. There is no better place around this area. I grew up in Fairfax so I know, come try these guys out and I promise you that you won’t be disappointed!

I’ve been coming here for a couple of years now and finally found a good barber. My brother had to retire from cutting my hair because he ended up getting married and moved in with his wife. The barbershop is your standard barbershop located down the road from the Mosaic. There is complimentary Wi-​Fi and water for those waiting in line to receive their haircut along with many TVs to watch the news, sports, or even cartoon shows for the kids. The place is kept clean and the barbers working there are kind and will always greet you when you walk in. Make sure you have cash ready because this place only takes cash/​check and nothing else. They do have an ATM inside if you need to pull cash out.
After reading all the reviews here about Vinny, I knew I had to give him a try. I’ve been going to Vinny I must say I am very impressed with how Vinny cuts my hair. He takes his job very seriously and will provide great consultation regarding your hair. His taper and fade work is flawless and I always receive compliments from people about my hair. The hair transition is smooth and you will not notice an uneven pattern of hair in his fades or tapers. Make sure you communicate what you want to Vinny before the haircut so he can visualize how the haircut will look. He will definitely add his input to what you request but don’t take offense to it – he’s just trying to make his own personal suggestions in what will work in the long run in terms of hair maintenance.
The other barbers are good as well from what I’ve heard. Trieu is definitely a good pick if you decide to go with him. If you do go for Vinny or Trieu (they seem to be the most popular picks), be ready to wait in line for them. Vinny usually has 1 – 3 people waiting to receive their haircut and that can last up to 2 hours. I recommend calling in advance and ask how many people Vinny has before you stop by.

Fantastic! Had my first straight razor shave today… Great service, great people, great shave, great experience and a great price! I’ll be visiting again!
Thx Johnny!

I used to be a regular here. My co-​worker originally suggested this place, and we finally went after our shift ended to get our hair cut here, and I was recommended Kim.
She was very quiet, and friendly. I’m usually not that fond of small talk, but Kim was completely fine with not saying anything after she noticed I didn’t say anything either.
I guess we met at an impasse?
Kim is fine as is without saying anything, and has done a great job of finishing the final touches by using a brush to personally get rid of any extra hair around my neck. She was very cautious, but also alert as to how she performed her job. She was exceptional!
Unfortunately, since I was getting the same hair cut the four times I went there, I started to notice something.
Kim didn’t really seem to cut my hair any differently than I asked her, even when I said something entirely new! I was very disappointed, because I know she’s very skilled, and this review is nothing against Trieu’s Barber shop, none at all! I just wasn’t impressed with the fact she wasn’t able to accommodate the nifty hair styles I was interested in trying out.
Its a shame, because everyone there is friendly. The parking lot is never full, and the TVs when you sit down in front is perfect for your viewing pleasure.
Who knows? I may go back, but as it stands, I’m going to be looking for another barber shop. If anyone who reads this review, has a good recommendation, please let me know!

Great very professional clipper haircut at an affordable price ($ 14) + MLB on the TV, can’t complain, worth the drive from Tyson’s Corner

A great Barber, at a good price.
This is a cash business, but they have an AM.
Six chairs. Sometimes the wait for Chair, #1 can be long,. Up to you to decide how long to wait. 9am 7pm.

As advertised. Vinny was awesome. However my first cut and I was facing away from the mirror the whole time — luckily everything was just right when he turned the chair around!
I trust these guys, and I’ll be back!

Once again another excellent haircut! This is absolutely the best barber shop that I have ever been too. Including Woody’s from Dahlonega, GA.
The staff is super friendly and all know how to shave with a straight razor. Not a Bic, but an actual straight razor. I come here to get a high & tight, but they can cut anyone’s hair.
They even give you a quick back massage at the end of the haircut. The price is $ 14, which is a great deal in this area.

Since I posted an average, or below average, review for an experience I had with a barber in this area, I thought I’d post one for a very good place that I have now consistently used for some time.
The cuts here are very good and inexpensive for the quality of the experience/​cut. Note that this is a classic guys barber shop, so I’m not sure if this would be the same experience/​cut for a lady. I’ve used more than one barber here and they’ve all payed attention to detail, but it’s never seemed like a long time in the chair. Every cut ends with the straight blade shave on the back of the neck using warm shaving cream and a hot towel. If you’re a guy and you don’t go to a classic shop that does that, you may be doing it wrong.
A few more notes you’ll want: cash only, no appointment necessary, during peak hours on a Saturday/​Sunday there may be a few minutes wait, but it’s never long or drawn out, never had any issue with parking (some places in the past I’ve used have had this issue because of their location).

For the price, this place is really good! I’ve been to a lot of barber shops, and this place did not disappoint. My hair is usually cut by Vinny himself or when he’s not there I go to the lady in the end of the shop. They are both very good at what they do. They listen well and Vinny is a really down to earth guy. You can feel comfortable telling him how you want your hair cut, or anything in general!
Hair Style I get: I I usually get a fohawk cut and fade in the sides. Recently I’ve switched over to a more natural comb over look and Vinny have been working with me as my hair grows out (Just gotta let him know and he’ll help you out!). They also gel your hair as well (I usually accept the offer just to see new hair products and if I like them enough I’ll switch over. Never hurt to try!).
Note* If you go on the weekends, you will see a lot of people there so just be aware of that. Also Vinny usually have someone waiting on him during the weekends whenever I was there.
As other have mentioned remember to bring cash since it is cash only. They have an ATM there or the laundromat 2 doors down is another option.
They are really nice people, one time a kid (returning customer) came in and didn’t have enough cash they simply told him to pay next time. It definitely shows a solid relationship between their customers.

I have had a similar hairstyle for a long time so recently when I visited LA I decided to get a drastic haircut which I normally would not go for (Combover with faded sides and back). I ended up really liking it and was in search for a barbershop to match the quality here in VA. Upon Unilocaling I thought this place might have the potential to compete.
I walked in and was looking for either Vinny or Trieu because it seems like most other Unilocaler’s mentioned them. Fortunately I ended up getting Vinny. I showed him a picture and he started cutting my hair right away. At first he mentioned a few problems that the previous person who cut my hair had made so I would be aware of it. Overall, he always explained to me what he was going to do with my hair and I appreciate that effort. After getting home I realized the fade is uneven, the left and right side aren’t matched up. Also one side is more faded then the other. After this problem, I don’t think it is his fault specifically, I just think this hairstyle is not too common here in VA so it is hard for someone to match up to it. On the West Coast that hairstyle is very common so the barbers have honed their skills to do it. I think after this experience I will probably be changing up my hairstyle to another one so it would be easier for the barbers here to accommodate to.
Even though my experience was not solid I still highly recommend Vinny. He was very cool and nice to talk to during my haircut. If I end up choosing a haircut without having to do any fades I am confident he will do an awesome job with that. Also for the price of $ 14 it is unbeatable.