Reviews of Didi & Smiling John's Barber (Barber Shop)

Ryan Anderson

Barry is great

Brandon Lease

This is my absolute back up when I’m in town when my barber can’t get me due to the crazy weekends. Haven’t been here in years but John is a guru in cutting hair and his staff is truly experienced. Great place, good atmosphere, and experienced barbershop and salon for sure!

Cheri Swartzbaugh

The hubs and I loved our first experience with Seren and Reese! Very welcoming, we will definitely be back!

Edward Cuthie

Great service

matthew maldonado

#1 barber in york in my opinion. Always request Jason

Jack Greene

Love it. Great place. Great attitude. They encompass what's great about small businesses in America. My new barbershop.

Matthew Statson

Traveled from NYC to this location since I was told they have someone who does wonders on dreads. Rick was able to clean up and tighten all 61 of my dreadlocks. They do all types of hair, friendly staff, and I'll definitely be traveling back to get future dreadwork maintenance done here!

Michael Potter

Awesome people, fun atmosphere and a great cut and shave to boot!

Andrew Jersey

Great haircuts at a fair price. Cool style estsblishment and a lax atmosphere. Beer while you wait. Ask about the hairless cat!

Steve Kearney

Been getting my haircut here on and off between travels. Even when I moved to California when I'm back on the East coast I go here for a haircut from Jason. Best fade hands down. Always walk out of here happy with a clean fresh cut!

Renee Frey

Clean, fun and exceptional barber shop. My hubby and boys both go here and I will never take them anywhere else.

Anna Simpson

Best haircut I can get! I have literally driven 2 hours to York to have Didi cut my hair. The shop is amazing and they really care about their clients. Didi and John are a dying breed... I HIGHLY recommend this hair salon.

Kimberly Hedrick

Seren did an amazing job. First time client and I'm already scheduled to go back!! Highly recommend!!

dippy

Tough barber shop with good prices and great cuts

Nick Basile

First off, the friendly approach as soon as you walk in is amazing and the workers are great and amazing at there job. I've gotten five haircuts from there and not one time I was disappointed I was always happy with my haircut they do a great work. So stop by and just get a haircut see if you like them and you will so your welcome I found you guys a better barber place XD

Bill Dunphy

Great people. Great haircuts and or Styling. Great for both men and women as well as children.

Jay Worth

Been coming here for years. Sometimes the wait is long, but it's worth it - NEVER left with a bad haircut, no matter who did it. Highly recommended!!

Mike Lyons

i definitely recommend this barbershop. Today was my first time in there and I got a cut from Smiling John. Super cool guy and a great barber. If you want a great haircut in an awesome environment, this is the place to go.

Dave Winters

Didi and John are the bees knees!

Ryan Bath

I always thought getting my haircut was a chore and dreaded doing it. Now it’s one of the highlights of the day since I’ve been coming to this joint. Keep up the great work dudes.

Devin Whitman

Called 10mins b4 asked if they had any openings. They stated walk ins are always welcomed. Forgoing the information there was an hour and half wait. So after paying for parking I found out the wait time when walking in. Could of saved a trip into the city of York.

Houston Cole

Called to see availability and if appointment was needed. Some do appointments and some don’t. Barry did, had a tight schedule but got me in near the holidays when they were very busy. I’m a tough hair cut because I’ve got blond hair that shows every line and imperfection, if there are any. It’s been a real task for me FOREVER to find great, not good, great stylists or barbers. Barry killed it!! Me never having been here before or trying his ability was a gamble but it couldn’t have been better while traveling through this town and I highly recommend this shop because of it. Thank y’all for caring about quality here over quantity, hard to find! Great place, and genuine people to talk with while getting cut.

Tracie Strack

Great peeps!! Great cuts!

Mark Ahlers

Awesome barber and they also do beard trimming.

Joe Deme

Went here for the first time today. Reese made my experience very enjoyable. I feel like he really went above and beyond. I wasn't sure how to really describe how I typically get my hair, so I gave him a very vague description. He made sure to ask questions to make sure he knew what I wanted and it turned out great. I'll definitely be going back.

carlos clayborne

The moment you step in the door you feel like family but with new clients they are more prone to just make conversation

Luis Fuentes

best barber in York

Kurt Gordon

Walked in and was taken right away. Everyone in the shop is friendly and I walked out with the best haircut I've had in quite some time. All for a cheaper price than I was paying at one of the chains. Thanks!

Heather Jones

Always a great place to go for cut and color

Josh Smith

I started getting my hair cut here like two years ago and absolutely love it. The atmosphere is so much cooler than any other barber shop/salon I've been to. It's got an awesome rock and roll vibe with some really awesome people working here.

Nathan Sprague

Yes

Mitch Macek

This is by far the best barbershop in York. While my barber of choice is Rick, every single person who works here manages to be both quite interesting and incredibly skilled at the profession. Leave your apprehensions and prejudices at the door and you’ll be treated to a good conversation and excellent haircut. I recommend making an appointment or going in on the odd hours of a weekday. Waits can get long, but the quality of the work is more than worth that wait.

exciting leopard

This was my first time here, everyone had a pleasant additude and the person who cut my hair and beard shape up did an excellent job. Thanks!

richard groff

Clean, friendly I enjoyed the place and got a good haircut

Leah Keller

I absolutely love Devon! She has been cutting my hair since I was 12 and she always does a great job! I've gotten amazing color jobs from her as well and she's done my hair for homecomings and proms! She has been able to successfully do absolutely everything I have challenged her with! Great people and a great place to get your hair done!

ian worley

Looking for a good hair cut and fantastic conversation? Then you’ll love Didi & smiling Johns.

Zach P.

Great, friendly barber shop. Typically a short wait, and extremely competent barbers. A place you can walk in and say "I don't know what I want, just make it look good", and walk away looking great.

Wanderlust

Quality hair services at a great price with an enjoyable atmosphere! They make you feel more like a friend than a customer which is my favorite aspect of small businesses.

Jason Snyder

Best barber shop in York. Great atmosphere, talented staff, awesome conversation. What more can you ask for?

Matt Fertig

Incredible service. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere and free beer. What more could you want. Ask for Jason

Ray T

Fantastic experience!. Great cuts with some cool cats. :-)

Red Beard

Nice casual barber shop. Did a good job on my beard. I was really happy with the entire experience.

Bao Nguyen

Ask for John (owner). He does great fades! fun shop and very friendly environment!

cyph x

Literally the only place I will ever get my hair cut. No one does a fade like Smiling John - and being prior military, I'm very picky about my hair cuts. Adding to the quality of service - the vibe in the shop is incredible. All the employees will treat you like they've known you forever, and that's just rare these days.

David Montague

A former coworker and great friend named Jason works here, I'll admit, he generally cuts my hair a bit shorter than I intend, but it always looks great, he is friendly, fairly priced, pays attention to detail and does a great job, while its always shorter than I generally want, I've never gotten a bad cut from him. Jon and Didi the owners are always friendly, love their customers, their barbers and stylists and the community, they are a corner stone of York on Duke St. and one of my favorite local businesses. Pamper yourselves gentleman, and do it here at this local business, they always have a smile and a cold beer for you when you walk in, I won't go anywhere else in York. Great place for a straight shave too!

Jody Koons

Won't go to no other

Gary Taylor

Good place and friendly staff. Knowledgeable about what they do and hey, who doesn't enjoy a free beer?

Corie Ann Chipps

Love the cozy environment, friendly folks, and great haircuts!

Theresa Patches

The place to go.... to be stylin!

Derek Shearer

Great atmosphere, John is a very talented barber

Andrea Bathory

the hubby lives it here great ppl

Thomas Bering

Because of their first-come, first-served tradition, you might get "rotated" to a diffetent barber than the one you had last time you went, but it doesn't matter -- they all cut very well, and thus the cut from one looks just as good as the cut from another!

Theresa Olafsson

My husband and I were in for the first time today. Very nice atmosphere. Reese was very good. Took his time. Definitely recommend him. Did a great job on straight razor and beard trim. Really enjoyed our experience. Will be back again.

Kane Wallick

Great place! Definitely returning!

James Pierce

Best barber in town. Always a great cut.

Stephen Barninger

Great place, I really love the atmosphere!

Charles Lockwood

Very busy place. John and Didi and the barbers give great haircuts!

Jeffrey Mummert

This is what I have always wanted in a barber shop. A bunch of good guys (Edit: sorry, AND GALS) in a fantastic atmosphere.

Alexander Eakins

ONLY PLACE TO GET YOUR HAIR DID.

Nathan Pearlman

Great place and amazing staff!

Forrest Yingling

Skilled staff. Great atmosphere. Cool family owned business. Fair prices.

Joe Allen

This is the second time I got cut during a shave and no one said anything. Different barber each time, if you make a mistake that’s fine but damn.. even bled into my shirt. It’s a shame, I really enjoyed coming here.

Stephanie Crockett

Took my 8 year old son there and Jason did amazing!! They were pretty busy but we got serviced quickly still! Great place for a haircut!!

Jason Sheets

Great people great service and they have pets!!! You gotta love people that open their hearts to animals!

Jeremiah Sisk

I have been searching for a barber for over six months and actually started driving down to another state just to get someone who knew how to trim a beard and wasn’t afraid to use a straight razor, and on top of that I actually did not have to ask for my eyebrows nor ear hair to be trimmed. From the moment I walked in I felt like damn where has this place been hiding. I seriously urge anyone who is feeling like they want just a little more out of there barber, oh forgive me I almost forgot this is not just a place for men, ladies if I got the service I got from Reese I know you will just as blown away. But people’s check this place out. I could go on but I’ve never felt so good after leaving the barber.

Shiva-OG

Best haircut I've gotten and I really enjoyed the energy of everyone in there.

Miranda Robertson

I recommend Rick for dreadlock maintenance. He provides a clean and comfortable environment everytime.

Lydell Muldrow

Good shop. Poor parking.

David Hillsgrove

I love this place. They just give great men's haircuts. Real quality time and effort put into every cut. They don't cheap out on anything. Heated shave lotion, experienced suggestions, and they take the proper time to do everything right without cutting corners (pun intended). Also, they have coffee!

Robert Robo Olszewski

I have been going here for a few months now. I have been cut by a few different guys and they are all super great. AWESOME staff and environment. They have the barbers up front and the stylists in the back, they do it all. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this spot!

Gavin Druck

Great haircut, knowledgeable and friendly staff, great prices, wait was a little long.

Chrissy N

Didi and Smiling John's is the only place I trust with the shaven portion of my hair. Not only are they staffed with talented barbers and stylists, they can go above and beyond and turn your hair into art. The atmosphere is always a lot of fun with great energy.

CE Sig5

Barry does an outstanding job with color and cut! Very knowledgeable and fun!

Dana Schmidt

We went here for my son's first haircut on his birthday and were extremely pleased with our experience The staff couldn't be more welcoming to two toddlers on a busy Saturday morning. Looking forward to visiting again

Aaron Patz

The work is awesome but if youre going to be open and accept walkins then you should have enough employees to cover the traffic. Not everyone has 45 minutes to wait for a haircut. Otherwise just list as by appointments only and I wouldnt have bothered. Nice waste of my morning.

William Anderson

Great people, great service

Anthony Brittain

Love this place, and a great environment

Bo Tracey

This place is fantastic. If you're tired of looking like your Mom still cuts your hair with a Flowbee, you need to visit Didi & Smiling John's. Great atmosphere, rational prices, and terrific service. So stop wasting time reading another glowing review on this place and go check them out.

Chad 'Crash' P

Jason is fantastic at his job. Always leave with a fresh cut and feeling rejuvenated.

Sarah Lefever

I absolutely love this place & the stylists. Atmosphere is fun and welcoming. I had Seren cut my hair last month and she made it look pretty and healthy. Went back last week last minute on a whim to get it cut short and asymmetrical because I didn't have the guts at the time I saw Seren. Tory cut my hair this time and she did exactly what I wanted. Very happy with both of my experiences here. Thanks Seren & Tory!

marcik1001

John has been cutting my son’s hair for about a year now. He does an awesome job and my son loves him! I loved the shop so much that I switched to Didi for my hair. She is absolutely amazing. My cut and color is perfect every time!

Mary Sharp

Love everyone who works here, great atmosphere and even better stylists and barbers!

SMUG DaVinCi

Happened upon this place and pissed(off) with pleasure ...it hadn't happened sooner

Brad Bokansky

Leeanthony did an incredible job with a fairly particular hair style I asked for. I will definitely be back!

Walter Heiliger

Been going to Smiling John for about three to four years now. Maybe more. They know I'm gay and have had no problems with them, nor they of me. They both have a unique sense of humor, one that when I have my aid in, enjoy hearing. Have had more people comments about my hair cut since I been going there. Everyone has an off day. John wasn't smiling and he missed my brows today, so what. Lol. He included me in his conversation and ask me questions. Anyway I would recommend them regardless of who you are at least once for the experience.

David Kelly

Love the environment. John is highly skilled and personable. Now that I have hair again, I am going back to Smiling John.

Molly Chronister

Devon's been cutting my hair for about 4 years now and helped me grow out from a pixie cut with no awkward"in-between"phase. All three barbers have cut my son's hair and each do a fantastic job. Great place!

Robinson Family Tree Service LLC

I will not go anywhere else as long as I live in York PA this place is the best I've ever found they take pride in their work and I actually look forward to going back. Dont go to great clips,trust me if you have a beard thank you didi's you guys rock I am very pleased!

Tabetha Artigiani

Just moved to York and needed a place to get my son’s hair cut. Picked this place because it looked cool and edgy. Grew up in a household of barbers and hairdressers who owned small salons, so not a big fan of chain places. My son has the thickest most unruly hair imaginable, but being a teenager he still wants a stylish look, and Smiling John did an amazing job. I have taken my son to a multitude of salons in the past trying to get him a decent cut, and this by far is one of the best, if not the best haircut, my son has ever gotten. Amazing clipper skills! John really took his time making sure the cut was even and perfect. Looked great! Completely impressed. Plan to come here from now on. Price was reasonable and inline with other salon prices.

Kristian John

Went here with a friend for fun and now I go each time I need a cut!

Melissa Grove

Great place with a super cool vibe! Got my hair cute by Seren and loved what she did. The owner Didi and Smiling John are really nice people! You got to check this place out.

Eric Fierke

first time since I was a kid that I went to a barber that wasn't a chain. And first time in a long while that I got random compliments on my hair.

Rob Caraker

The best barber place I've been to in a long time. And they did a great job with my beard. A very fun place to go and get your hair done or beard.

MrStropparo

Very fast and high quality service.

Nora Osowski

I saw Didi for the first time today, and couldn't be happier. She did an absolutely beautiful job with both my cut and color, and it was fun to be in her chair. The atmosphere is great, the prices are really reasonable, and I even got to cuddle with Naked Man! Thanks, Didi - you are simply the best, and I look forward to seeing you again soon!