Primo's Barber Shop
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About Primo's Barber Shop
On 4 N Summit Ave in Gaithersburg, Primo's Barber Shop is a barber shop taking appointments daily. Skin fades are a commonly requested cut here, alongside the shop's other standard barbering services. Appointments are considered important for getting a timely cut, and the shop operates mostly on that basis rather than relying on walk-in traffic. The shop opens every day of the week, giving a consistent schedule for those booking ahead.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention skin fade, appointment-only booking, beard trim and kids haircuts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention skin fade, appointment-only booking, beard trim and kids haircuts.
Customer Review Summary
Skin fades draw the most repeat praise, with several reviewers naming individual barbers who deliver a consistent blend and remember their preferred style, plus a beard trim singled out for its detail. Close behind, the shop's appointment system gets credit for making visits quick rather than a wait, and the flat screen TV and music set a relaxed feel for men and boys alike. Complaints do surface: one visitor found a recent cut not worth what they paid, another reports being charged for a child's haircut whose quality was poor enough that they went elsewhere afterward and separately raises hygiene code concerns, and a longtime customer says a barber they used to rely on stopped being dependable, pushing them to go elsewhere. Even so, most describe walking out transformed, with one summing up the change simply as coming in feeling unloved and leaving feeling like the best version of themselves.
Customer Review Summary
Skin fades draw the most repeat praise, with several reviewers naming individual barbers who deliver a consistent blend and remember their preferred style, plus a beard trim singled out for its detail. Close behind, the shop's appointment system gets credit for making visits quick rather than a wait, and the flat screen TV and music set a relaxed feel for men and boys alike. Complaints do surface: one visitor found a recent cut not worth what they paid, another reports being charged for a child's haircut whose quality was poor enough that they went elsewhere afterward and separately raises hygiene code concerns, and a longtime customer says a barber they used to rely on stopped being dependable, pushing them to go elsewhere. Even so, most describe walking out transformed, with one summing up the change simply as coming in feeling unloved and leaving feeling like the best version of themselves.
Featured reviews
- Alex Garcia
“I used to go here for a while but its gotten bad. I usually go to Joseph but he stopped being dependable. Now I go elsewhere. I hope it gets better here.”
- Malith Samarasinghe
“I got a skin fade and beard trim from Kevin at Primo’s Barber Shop, and it was outstanding. He paid great attention to detail, gave me a perfect blend, and made sure everything was sharp and clean. One of the best cuts I’ve had — highly recommend Kevin if you’re looking for quality barbering in Gaithersburg!”
- Ashish Patel
“I come to town from time to time and I've been to Primos barber shop quite a few times and gotten my haircut with a few different barbers there and never have I been disappointed, todays visit was definitely not worth the price I paid for a …”
- Marcolm Banks
“First time at Primo’s Jareth was my barber…I came in like nobody loved me to leaving like I’m the man thanks to Jareth! Great vibes, music and overall barbershop! Will most definitely come back!”
- Projoe LLC
“This barber shop should consider closing down. Apart from numerous county code violations related to hygiene, they charged $25 for a 4-year-old's haircut. The quality was so poor that I had to take my child to another barber shop, where …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- Appointment required
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- Appointments recommended
Location
Barbershops near Primo's Barber Shop
- Phil's Barber4.51490 mi
razor finish touch, fast service no appointment, cash only no credit
- MVP Barber Shop4.62070.9 mi
walk-in queue system, $2 credit card surcharge, long-tenured regular barbers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo's Barber Shop | 4.1150 | — | skin fade, appointment-only booking, beard trim |
| Phil's Barber | 4.5149 | 0 mi | razor finish touch, fast service no appointment, cash only no credit |
| MVP Barber Shop | 4.6207 | 0.9 mi | walk-in queue system, $2 credit card surcharge, long-tenured regular barbers |
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