Reviews of Mel's Barber Shop (Barber Shop)

Curtis Clark

Ari and Jen are awesome. I have lived all over the country and have visited a lot of barbers, they are the best.

James Spencer

Ari is the best! Has taken care of our 90+ y.o. relative for years. A gentleman, indeed.

Mike Saunders

Through all the years, Ari has become a great friend of the family. Ari has a rare gift for relating to people. He is truly a salt of the Earth!

Paul Green

Fantastic experience! I am In town visiting my sweetheart and badly needed the services of a good barber. I have a very thick head of hair and equally full beard. I'm lazy and don't do anything with my hair most days but asked the barber (Ari) if he could do something that allows for me to also work around my natural part when I want to. He succeeded in doing that and gave a beautiful trim to my beard without taking off too much length (harder than it should be). We had fantastic conversation about the area and he was welcoming when he found out that I'll be moving to town soon myself. He and his co-worker were very helpful in suggesting places for us to picnic during my visit. I was just hoping to get a decent haircut for a fair price. I got that and much more. I've found my new barber!

Macklin Turnquist

I got a great haircut at a great price (he gave me $5 off for my first visit) plus he was super friendly and I enjoyed a good conversation with him.

James Bryant

So glad I found this place. Great haircut at a great price. Feels like an old school barber shop!

JP Miska

Friendly, old school barber shop. Great service and the best haircut I've ever received.

David Palmer

Been once. Great haircut! Good price.

Ty Ducheny

Ari is the man! Only place I’ll go for a haircut. Cuts are always exactly how I ask and I have never left unsatisfied.

S197 Beast

Good cuts.

Ben Heald

Great place!

Jacob Minten

I was the worst type of customer, the kind that doesn't know what they want. Ari ended up setting me up with an awesome haircut I love and the customer service was great. I found my new Corvallis barber. Unfortunately it's cash or check only, but there are plenty of places to get cash back nearby.

Luke Ashley

From our of town speed in to get a quick cut and it was excellent. Little wait but was well worth it. Very personable.

Keith Foster

What a fantastic experience! Not only a great haircut for me but also for my son. I can't think of a better place or imagine a better barber for my 1.5 year old's first haircut.

Khalid

Best Barbershop in Corvallis!

Johnathan Hope

I've been on here a couple times I used to know the guy that owned it and his family I did an amazing job and if cut my hair and my kids is hair definitely recommend kind of a small place so it's your real small Barbershop get to know a neighborhood sort of place.

Paul Devillier

Great cut, extremely friendly

Cristian Omar Martinez

First day getting my haircut here and I absolutely loved it! Mel was very welcoming and kind throughout this whole experience. I can see that he is a very wholehearted person that genuinely cares about his clients. I'd most definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to be provided with great customer service, a comforting environment and of course - an excellent haircut!

Allen Todd

Friendly barber and reasonable prices.

Tim Flak

Excellent barber

Gary Ito

Excellent service, beautiful haircut, unbeatable price.

James Denning

I just had my 3 year 'yeard' beard cut back to 'normal' size and shaped without a haircut as I have been shaving my head for years.. Ari did a flawless job and the cost was less than minimum wage for the time he spent! View the before and after pictures.....

Anthony Gaudioso

Great conversation and haircut. I am from the east coast and it is a great place to have conversation with locals to find out the nitty gritty about the area and Oregon. High recommend Mel's barber shop.

David Weidenbacher

Ari is a beast. The dude gave a great haircut, and is super easy to talk to. Definitely found my new barber in Corvallis.

Joe Moade

Great cuts

Sean Greminger

this barber shop is great, you will not get a better cut for the money. I am cheap and i consider this a great value. Arie is a good guy and he has pride in his work. great conversation and great cut!

Mike Friberg

Great barber shop, Ari is very welcoming and very good at what he does. Even if there is a line, he makes sure you're happy with your haircut.

Nick Gibson

Great haircut, great vibes and my new go to barbershop!

David was here

Perfect, except for the waiting.

Tyler Bierly

Best hair cut every time. Will drive to Corvallis just to get a cut!! Excellent every time. Even remembers me after long periods!

Michael Gehrke

Had another barber screw up my hair, came in and got it fixed right. And he wouldn't even let me pay him. Definitely would suggest going here.

Scott Ratcliffe

Good haircuts at reasonable prices. Ari is skating very personable and will remember your style after months have passed.

Kevin Wheeler

Ari has been cutting my hair for over 11+ years now... All I have to do is sit down and he cuts it... I don't have to tell him what I want... And he doesn't tell me what I need... And as for Nancy Oar is concerned... She sounds like a "Bitter, Manipulative, Controlling woman that is never satisfied with anything... Kudos to Mel's Barber Shop... And THANK YOU !!!

Aaron Schildmeyer

Best haircut I've had in Corvallis.

Gil

Good place for a haircut.

Tyler Sellers

Just got my first cut here, just gonna stick with it. Jen and Ari seem like great people with the best intentions. Straight up don't listen to Nancy's review here. Great place.

Michael Moy

Great hair cut at a good price. Quick and easy, no waiting and had me in and out in no time.

Chuck Kratsch

Best haircut ever. Close to everything.

Luke Krieger

Great with adults and the smallest of children alike!

Garrett Sullivan

Ari cares about his customers more than anywhere else I've ever been. Definitely would recommend.

Brent Mangum

This guy will earn your business. Very friendly, easy going, good guy with a good family too

kyler massey

Came in to Mel's for this first time yesterday. Not realizing it was a cash and check only business before I came down, I let the barber know that all I had on me was my debit card before I got in the chair. He told me not worry,and to just bring by the cash whenever I could. I got a hair cut and beard trim and immediately ran over to the bank and came back with money for the cut and a tip. It's nice to see a business owner who still puts customer service above anything else. I will definitely be back .

Jim Rasmussen

Great haircut, popular with men and children.

Chappy Swearingen

Great haircuts for men.

Kyla Basher

My 22month old son's 1st haircut. People (guests and owners) are friendly upon entering. Owner's are attentive and cheerful as well as genuine. My son of course cried, but in the end was quite happy with the lolly pop and wanted to stay and hang out a little longer. ;) - See you next time!!

Nathan Pettinger

I would say this is the best bang for buck haircut a guy could get but honestly you couldn't get a better hair cut period. Speed and quality are unreal and the wait times are never an issue.

Truman Berst

Many years ago I was fortunate enough to find Arie at Mel's Barber Shop. You know he deserves to be your friend you the moment you meet him. Then he asks few questions to get just the cut you want . It is the only chance I get to read the local news and watch some NBA. While I wait to look great! - --- But I always worry about getting a haircut from a bald barber!

John Vehrs

Great haircut everytime

Joe V

Look aside from my hometown barber shop outside of Pittsburgh PA Mel’s is now my favorite. I’ll stop by every time I’m in town and trust me YOU should too. Let’s get that chair set up for Dad ASAP, I’ll help for sure. Go OSU

Robert Braibish

I've been going here since Mel was here (16 yrs) Ari and Jen run a great shop (here and at OSU). Personable, professional, and an all around great haircut.

Austin Wheeler

Best in Corvallis

Ron Guerrero

Offers a good price for a nice simple cut. A small place with a friendly atmosphere. Have never had a bad cut from here.

Reno Ancheta

Great haircut

Tyson King

I wish I hadn’t moved to Albany. Sometimes it’s busy but worth the wait for a good cut and quick service.

Simon O

Ari is decisively the best barber I've been to. When I moved to Corvallis 3 years ago it was the first place I got my hair cut, and I never strayed from this shop. Great haircut, good conversation, super reasonable prices, and when I was an AmeriCorps on a small stipend, he would help me out with affordable cuts. I just moved away, but he's the real deal. Sometimes there's a wait, but it's worth your time.

Kevin Hernandez

Very friendly, efficient and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

Jim Gallant

Ari is great to me, does a wonderful job and easy to talk with. He cares about his customers and it shows: he has a loyal following!

Beat Da Drop

Ari definitely made a great impression with his barber skills. It's been a very long while since I've seen and had my haircut this way. Literally amazed with his work. You have my Utmost respect Ari. Thanks for being super welcoming and very understanding in the needs of your customers and clients. Awesome place, positive place, and man the amount of humor in the shop just amazes me. Enjoyed my first time and definitely coming back soon since I now found my a great Barber with positive vibe and impressive skills. Again, thank you brother! - Passi

Renee D.

My fiancé and his best friend both love this place.

Kathleen Strickler

When we moved here 8 years ago, my husband went to a different barber. But he has been a steady customer for years. Ari gives that personal touch and does a great job.

Shelsie Mora

Oh man!!!! I'm very picky about who and how anyone cuts my boys' hair! My regular girl in Albany was in an accident and has been out for months now! I pray she's doing ok, but anyway, we just moved to Corvallis and I happened to pick the perfect place!!!! Very satisfied with how they cut my boys' hair!!!! I left a very happy customer!!! Will be a regular!!!! Thanks guys!!!!!

Shinigami473

Great little shop and well worth every dollar. Only $15 for a haircut and beard trim.

Joe Spearing

Great cut, great experience. Arie was an awesome guy and very personable. I was short a few bucks for the cut and he spotted me. I will definitively be coming back and spreading the word of Mel's because good friendly service is very appreciated!

David Partin

Ari is the best barber I've ever had the pleasure of getting a haircut from. He not only knows how to make the most out of whatever you have growing on your scalp, but will provide great conversation in a classic barber shop environment while he does it. I have been getting my hair cut fortnightly since I left Corvallis in 2011, and after seeing countless other barbers in three other states, I haven't found anyone who can compare to Ari.

Jacob Miner

One of the best cuts I've had in a long time. As long as I am in Corvallis, Arie will receive my business. He provides professional cuts in a friendly environment.

Alaaddin Alokby

Very easy going place. Arie is a great conversationist, and the haircut was phenomenal. Will be going here every time I need a haircut.

Carlos Torres

I only give two stars because the first time i went i got a good haircut, but the last time i went the lady in there spent all of 5 minutes on my haircut. I left with a shotty fade that looked like a stair step and the top being way too short and five different lengths. I do not recommend going in while the girl is working but the guy who i went to the first time did a good job.

Clayton Bennett

Ari is a heck of a nice guy, and he gives a great haircut. Support your local barber, choose Mel's.

Mark G. Forbes

Great folks, good haircuts.

Peter Bañuelos

Great haircut experience. I've been going there for years now, almost nine total. Even if some days have longer wait times, I like being there--great conversations, there is a TV and I always like my haircut. Now, I take my son and he likes getting his haircut, except the scissors-part. Highly recommend, but bring cash. It's nice to be a regular.

Andrew DeWitt

Ari is one of the best barbers I have ever been to. I had shopped around Corvallis when I first moved there but after my first cut with Ari I knew that this was the place. I have a full beard and hair that does what it wants, but after a visit to Mel's my face and hair looks great, and always for a great price. Ari is always interested in what's going on with you, and is interesting to chat with. I'm not a big sports fan, but if you are, this is the place for you. An old fashioned barber shop, I have always looked forward to going to Mel's.

Noble Hibbs

My go-to place for an affordable, quality, consistent men's haircut. Saturday mornings are a popular time, so plan accordingly. Cuts usually take 15 minutes or less, so usually the wait is not too bad. Owner is very nice and appreciative.