Man-Mur Barber Shop

You are playing roulette when you come here. Some barbers are great, some are horrible. There is so much turnover that it’s impossible to get any familiarity with a good one. That being said, it’s about as cheap as it gets and conveniently located if you’re a state student.

My husband got a hair cut here and it was terrible. Not only did I have to touch up the stray hairs they left behind but from his description is was a very unpleasant experience start to finish. Their focus was definitely not on cutting his hair and it showed. I guess you get what pay for, because at least it was cheap.

Stopped by only once. One of the old fellas left a huge divot in my head. Not the cleanest shop, the barbers we’re nice, but not good at newer styles. It’s okay for older men that get a standard haircut.

Very convenient right next to campus. This is the place for a good, simple, nothing-​fancy haircut, which is all I need. Price was $ 16 but it seems customary to tip a few bucks. Cash only, it seemed. They don’t take appointments, so if you come in and it’s busy you may have to wait a bit, but since they just do basic haircuts, nobody is on the chair for too long. The barber was friendly, and the atmosphere makes you think you went to a small town. Everyone’s on a 1^st name basis, and people call the shop just to see who’s working today, who’s in there getting a haircut, etc. They have a tiny lot in front, or you have to find street parking if you drive. I came here on foot to avoid the problem. Don’t park in the nearby business’ lots… they have spotters to see who goes into Man-​Mur and will call a tow truck.

These guys know how to cut hair but I won’t be going back. Horrible people work here. I would suggest taking your money elsewhere if you think transgender people are humans that deserve to live and love just as any other humans.

I was in and out in about 5 minutes, with the exact haircut I wanted. Props to Richard on a great job!

Old school barbershop here. That means magazines that are at least 10 years old, ye olde barber chairs, and barbers that actually know how to use a straight razor. My cut and shave were both done with the kind of cheerful barberly enthusiasm that makes me love barber shops, and the price was right.

I have been going to Man Mur for years now. I got a good chuckle out of comments I read in two reviews. First the comment if you use product this is not for you. That is so true. I would add if you wear your hair past your collar this place isn’t for you either. The other comment I laughed at was that none of the barbers are under 40. That is a complete fabrication as best as I can tell none of the barbers are under 60 :-)
Man-​Mur is definitely an old school barber shop. The barbers will call you by name and they remeber how you like your hair cut. Which is kind of impressive given how old all the barbers are :-) They went to an electric cash register in the last year. Before that it was one of the old hand crank cash registers. At Man-​Mur they don’t take American Express they want cash. Hit the ATM before you get there.
If you want a flat top there is no where in Raleigh you can get a better one. One thing you will notice is that most of the people getting their hair cut don’t look like they need a haircut because their hair is so short.
If you want an opportunity to chat with a member of law enforcement get you hair cut at Man-​Mur. I am not sure I have gotten a haircut there that I didn’t see at least one RPD Officer or Highway Patrolman.

If you are tired of inexperienced stylists who were clerking at wal*mart last week, this is your place. I first got a haircut here in August, 1964, and no one has lost a step.

First off, let me tell you that this place isn’t «inexpensive» at $ 16 a haircut. Marines beware of the older gentleman in the far corner. He thinks that every military haircut is called a «high and tight» and never cuts to skin.
After having him cut my hair and him being flustered and calling me wrong when I told him what a high and tight was, he proceed to tell me he cut hair for 50 years. He was very annoyed that I corrected him, and after much ranting still managed to mess up my cut. The sides aren’t skin, the fade is barely passable, and don’t get me started on the back. It’s hardly cut and what is cut isn’t even straight. I wish I could upload pictures to show you it.
He was also going off about not cutting peoples hair who aren’t his regulars (I guess old men with not enough hair to mess up) and then said that he gets a lot of bad comments when people come back in and that someone shouldn’t be made fun of for doing their best. I can agree with him on that, but then he started talking smack about my usual barber. He said, «. he jacks some peoples hair up so much it takes them a year to grow it back out right.»
I came in for a haircut, and I left insulted, poorly shaven, and lighter of wallet.
The other gentlemen usually give a pretty fair haircut, one that I don’t have to touch up when I go home.

If you use «product», this place is not for you.
If you prefer a woman to cut your hair, this place is not for you.
If you spend more than 10 minutes a day on your hair, this place is not for you.
This shop has changed little since the 1950’s. It has fast, reliable service that has catered to a certain client for almost a century. Black & White checkered tile floor, Dueling mirrors on opposing walls and chairs older than you are. They just upgraded the cash register this year from a hand crank model from the 50’s to a «modern» electric model from the 80’s.
I first heard about Man Mur from a couple of friends from NC State University which is just a walk across Hillsborough Street. I was home on leave from the Navy and I needed to get a «Sat» haircut before I went back to the base. Apparently, a large number of ROTC cadets, Reservists, Guardsmen and Law Enforcement Officers have always gone to Man Mur.
Three chairs are usually in operation at all times. The barbers have decades of experience and can cut anything you want but keep in mind, this is a place to REMOVE hair that you don’t want. Cuts are $ 16 (recent decennial increase). Shaves are still available. If you want someone to «style» your hair and spend an hour doing it, go somewhere else.
The shop was ranked as one of the top ten barbershops in America by Playboy back in 2010.
If you want a good haircut at a good price wit a couple of good stories thrown in, this is the place for you.
Parking is available in a small lot in front of the shop but, whatever you do, DO NOT park in the pizza joint lot, they tow.

My husband has been coming to Man Mur for years and still does when we come back for visits. We drove all the way from Florida for our 10 month old son’s first haircut. Mr Cleasey was great! He knew just what to do and our son got a great cut. Now a family tradition!

I don’t plan on coming back. It’s not that I expected much, considering how most Unilocal reviewers felt about this place, but I did expect my 14 dollars to go towards more than three minutes in a chair.
Three minutes. That’s it. And the haircut was sloppy, rushed, and of poor quality. The reviewers on this who are giving this place more than two stars must either be blind or at least inexperienced when it comes to (what I believe) is a good barbering experience. Call me spoiled, but 14 dollars means you’re supposed to give me 14 minutes of your time… not less than 5 minutes and a two dollar quality cut.
Still, though I felt like a sucker for going to this place, I tipped the guy well enough.
I don’t recommend going here unless you’re in a SERIOUS pinch for time. Otherwise, save your 20 and go elsewhere.

Old school barber shop across from NCSU. You feel like you are going on a trip back in time. Most of staff and patrons have been part of the business for years.
The barbers are good and theres always an interesting conversation going on. The youngest guy I’ve see working here is probably in his mid 40s.
Good haircuts and they always cap them off with warm shaving cream and a straight edge to finish up the neckline. Cuts are $ 14. This is a Raleigh staple.

Never again.

This place is really right between 3 and 4 stars but other than it being cheap and a traditional barber shop, it just isn’t much better than «A-​OK». If you are a guy who wants a better haircut than some beauty school dropout can give you at Supercuts but you don’t want to spend much more, then go to Man-​Mur. I still prefer Ray’s Hair Shop downtown but I use Man-​Mur when I can’t get an appointment. Man-​Murr is still only $ 14 or $ 15 and they do a decent enough job. It always includes a straight razor shave around the back of your neck and is almost always done by someone with at least 15 years of experience. My only real beef with them is that they kind of rush through it since it is just first come first serve and they don’t take appointments. If I use my lunch break to drive there I want to know that I will get a haircut without waiting 40 minutes.
Great-​Price, location, traditional barber shop
Not so great– They rush, no appointments, and a little too much action with the clippers rather than scissors, cash only.

Funny guys. It’s a classic barbershop. No bs. Haircut was very fast like others have said, however it was a pretty good cut. Would go back again.

I had high hopes for this place, and I’ve read the reviews on Unilocal.I always like to start with a positive, so here it goes.
Positive:
1) The staff is friendly
2) Though the place was busy, I was serviced quickly
Negative:
1) The place borders on unsanitary. The barbers never swept hair from the floor the entire time I was there.
2) The haircuts were hit or miss. Mine wasn’t terrible, but I saw some guys walking out of there looking crazy.
3). I was in the chair no longer than ten minutes tops, and that’s generous. This place moves them in and sends them packing quickly.
To Sum Up:
There is a lot of hype around this place, and by all means try them out if you must. I really question whether the reviewers of this establishment have experienced a true, barber experience if this is what passes for a great haircut. My experience was that I left there feeling as though I needed a shower.

Note: This is a barber shop — not a salon. They cut hair… I think you can get a shave, but they are barbers — not stylists. Here, you shall find BARBERS:
**barber (bärbr)
n.
One whose business is to cut hair and to shave or trim beards.**
…and that’s what they do!
I’m very picky about who I let cut my hair.
While in the military, it was the on-​base barber who would cut it… but being stationed in so many different places made it difficult to have a barber who would cut it the ‘right’ way… so when I finished up in the military, finding a barber was quite hard.
I tried some of those chain haircutting shops… and they all seemed to do it in their own way despite my criticism of the job they had done… and even giving them tips on how to make it better. Most of the time, they wouldn’t even cut it evenly or I would find stray hairs that they had missed on the back or sides… and they would do their best to complicate the matter (It’s as simple as a trim off the top and a ½ on the sides and back… leave the sideburns).
I moved to Raleigh in 2009 and looked up Man Mur Barber Shop online; Google offered quite a few good reviews for this place, so I decided to give it a try.
Parking is limited as the shop shares spots with the businesses on either side; however, as luck may have it, there is always ONE spot open, almost as though it is reserved for the patron, inviting you in, saying, «this spot is yours… come and get a haircut!»
I will admit that my conversation was very minimal during my first visit. Maybe they were wondering about how much I was going to tip (I always tip very well)…but after I paid them a $ 20 bill and told them to keep the change, they have greeted me with a smile ever since. I’ve never had any complaints about the jobs they do — they are effective and efficient… in those few minutes, they do pay attention to detail and it comes out just perfect every time!
One year’s worth of service and I cannot complain.

I’ve been going to Man-​Mur since I was a Freshman at NC State in 1993. A couple of times I’ve had to get a haircut on a Sunday because of business trips and whatnot and every time I go to a ‘chain’ hair cuttery I immediately regret it. Simply put, no one cuts hair in Raleigh like Man-​Mur. I even spent some time out of the state about 10 years ago and would time my haircuts around my trips back to the Raleigh area, as these guys just can’t be beat.
This is a place as others have mentioned looks like it’s in a time warp. The price is currently $ 14, make sure to give a 15% — 20% tip if you like your cut — it definitely helps a bit on service when you become a return customer. Oh and don’t expect anything politically correct to be discussed in this place, the barbers are all quite hilarious. The funniest conversations are when they trash someone who has just left. I like to think I’m interesting enough to be railed on when I walk out but perhaps I’m just boring enough to escape the tom foolery of the barbers.
Place is cash only, but on more than one occasion when I was a poor college student I had to walk down to the ATM so I could come back and pay them. If you’re a dude looking for a great cut — check it out! Oh and they also just ranked #7 in the US from a Playboy article that ranked the top 10 Barber Shops in America… so you owe it to yourself!