My 3 Sons Unisex / Barber Shop
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About My 3 Sons Unisex / Barber Shop
On Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE in Washington, My 3 Sons Unisex / Barber Shop serves clients by appointment. The shop operates Tuesday through Saturday and stays closed on Mondays and Sundays, giving the week a set rhythm for regulars planning a visit. As a unisex barber shop, it takes on cuts for the full range of clients rather than limiting its chairs to one style or clientele. Appointments structure the workflow, so clients arrange their visit ahead rather than dropping in unannounced. The Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE location places the shop within easy reach for those in the surrounding area of Washington, DC.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids haircuts, fade haircuts, shape up and walk-in availability.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids haircuts, fade haircuts, shape up and walk-in availability.
Customer Review Summary
Fades and shape ups from the shop's barbers draw the most repeat mentions, with several customers crediting one longtime barber for cuts on young kids who won't normally sit still, including a four year old who got a full haircut and shape up without ever sitting down. Close behind, regulars praise a longtime stylist whose styling they trust without even checking the mirror, and a walk-in who waited about 20 minutes still left saying the cut came out better than expected. Many describe the shop itself as welcoming and relaxed, comparing it to childhood barbershop visits with conversation and sports talk, and multiple reviewers who are new to the area say they found it through search and settled in immediately. Pricing is repeatedly called fair or reasonable. No recurring complaints appear in these reviews. Several customers note they've returned for ten or even twenty years to the same barber, treating the shop as their regular stop.
Customer Review Summary
Fades and shape ups from the shop's barbers draw the most repeat mentions, with several customers crediting one longtime barber for cuts on young kids who won't normally sit still, including a four year old who got a full haircut and shape up without ever sitting down. Close behind, regulars praise a longtime stylist whose styling they trust without even checking the mirror, and a walk-in who waited about 20 minutes still left saying the cut came out better than expected. Many describe the shop itself as welcoming and relaxed, comparing it to childhood barbershop visits with conversation and sports talk, and multiple reviewers who are new to the area say they found it through search and settled in immediately. Pricing is repeatedly called fair or reasonable. No recurring complaints appear in these reviews. Several customers note they've returned for ten or even twenty years to the same barber, treating the shop as their regular stop.
Featured reviews
- Will Mann
“I got a temp fade from Mark and he did an excellent job. What really stood out though was the atmosphere, it took me back to being a kid when my father would take me to the barbershop. The conversations, the laughs, the sports talk… it felt genuine. That kind of environment is rare now. Great experience all around.”
- Katrina Johnson
“I called for a walk in visit and they said they would see if they could fit me in and that I could come in to wait...I did, and waited all of 20 minutes before I got my hair cut exactly how I wanted it...it actually turned out better than I …”
- Jo B
“First time here and Ray did an amazing job! I’m new to the area and finally found an excellent barber with reasonable prices! Family owned and professional!”
- Tiaune Williams
“What a great experience I went with my grandson to get his haircut and I was in complete awwwe. From the comforting greeting to the hands on approach my grandson never sat down one time! However he got a complete haircut and shape up! That is remarkable for a 4 year old! 😊 …”
- Nowell Kenner
“My 3 Sons Barbershop really feels like home the moment you walk in. I’ve been coming here for over 10 years now, and it’s truly my primary care barber. The atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed, and full of genuine good energy—like you’re with …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Appointment required
Show more amenities
- Accepts walk-ins
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Transgender safe space
Location
Barbershops near My 3 Sons Unisex / Barber Shop
- Like That 23.91381.1 mi
botched fades and line ups, overcharged for haircuts, haircut not as requested
- 7.5 mi away
fade haircut, inconsistent pricing, cash tips only
- Two Macs Barber Shop4.41338.6 mi away
walk-in appointments available, double-booked appointments, haircuts that damage hair
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| My 3 Sons Unisex / Barber Shop | 4.9418 | — | kids haircuts, fade haircuts, shape up |
| Like That 2 | 3.9138 | 1.1 mi | botched fades and line ups, overcharged for haircuts, haircut not as requested |
| Sebastian Unisex Hair Salon | 4.1199 | 7.5 mi away | fade haircut, inconsistent pricing, cash tips only |
| Two Macs Barber Shop | 4.4133 | 8.6 mi away | walk-in appointments available, double-booked appointments, haircuts that damage hair |
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