Whenever I move, it takes a few tries to find the right barber. Amine was my fifth attempt this time, and I haven’t looked back since! He gives a great cut, the price is very reasonable, and there’s rarely a wait (though you can make an appointment online if you prefer). This place is really a hidden gem (the tiny store front is easy to miss), and I’m so glad I found it.
November 2025
Genuinely one of the best haircuts I’ve had in the U.S., and also one of the cheapest. I was happy at the time of cutting, but now it’s grown out a bit and is still looking nice. I’ve tried a few places in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston - but I’m only going to come here from now on.
September 2025
Custom Barber Shop is the BEST QUALITY in Harvard Square: 2 minutes from the Yard (right next to Patagonia), the best prices in the area, and unmatched quality. Amine has been cutting my hair for a year, and the difference shows every time. For freshmen or upperclassmen, skip the trial and error; go straight to Custom Barber Shop (and ask for Amine).
Whenever I move, it takes a few tries to find the right barber. Amine was my fifth attempt this time, and I haven’t looked back since! He gives a great cut, the price is very reasonable, and there’s rarely a wait (though you can make an appointment online if you prefer). This place is really a hidden gem (the tiny store front is easy to miss), and I’m so glad I found it.
Genuinely one of the best haircuts I’ve had in the U.S., and also one of the cheapest. I was happy at the time of cutting, but now it’s grown out a bit and is still looking nice. I’ve tried a few places in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston - but I’m only going to come here from now on.
Custom Barber Shop is the BEST QUALITY in Harvard Square: 2 minutes from the Yard (right next to Patagonia), the best prices in the area, and unmatched quality. Amine has been cutting my hair for a year, and the difference shows every time. For freshmen or upperclassmen, skip the trial and error; go straight to Custom Barber Shop (and ask for Amine).