I recently took my five-year-old son to an undisclosed chain salon to have his hair cut and it was atrocious. My poor son’s hair looked terrible and I felt so bad for him. I didn’t react negatively to the stylist who performed his haircut because her manager was there and saw my son’s haircut and I could tell she was not happy. I also didn’t want to encourage the inexperienced stylist to try and fix my son’s hair and make it worst. So, I decided to bring him to the VIP barbershop on Main Street in Nashua, NH. I had been to the barbershop before twice and received haircuts from two different barbers and their preparedness, conscientiousness to people’s time, professionalism, courteousness and, mastery to their craft was exemplary to be blunt. They were the two best haircuts I've ever had. VIP uses an app called Booksy in order to book haircuts which can be utilized either by web or app on your smartphone. The app is very user friendly and you receive a list of open time slots to choose from which is pretty great. We booked a 1:30 appointment and my son was in the barber chair by 1:31. As I walked into the barbershop, I was very impressed with the appearance and environment. As you walk in there are premium leather seats, a plethora of major magazines, and we were greeted as soon as we walked in the door. The barbershop waiting area was very comfortable and relaxed with great relaxing background music to give a feeling of comfort. As I reached for my wallet in the waiting area, I realized I had left it at home. I was getting ready to leave when I was approached by a barber that saw I was distressed. I told them I couldn’t pay because I left my wallet at home. that I had to go home. The barbershop was very busy it was 1:30 and I wouldn’t be able to reschedule later in the day because all four barbers on duty were completely booked until the end of the day. The barber and owner of the barbershop showed a great deal of understanding and compassion for my sons’ situation and told me they wouldn’t let my son walk around looking like he did so they cut his hair and allowed me to come back and pay them when I could. This is part of the reason I decided to write this review. Our barbers name was Melvin he was awesome with my son Brayden and a true master of his craft. This was Brayden’s first trip to the barbershop he was scared and nervous at first, but Melvin was awesome with Brayden. Melvin was very friendly and entertaining which calmed Brayden’s anxiety. All four of the barbers talked and made Brayden feel welcome and safe. Melvin saw Brayden’s hair and I asked him if there was anything, he could do to fix it. After inspecting and brainstorming for a few minutes he laid out three options to choose from. I am not a visual person so I was lost and to be honest I asked him what he thinks would look best on Brayden. Melvin took into account that Brayden was a five-year-old and he told me he recommended blending in the area that was botched and because my son has two pretty gnarly cowlicks he would trim the hair up top but not too short so Brayden would look good whether I styled his hair or not. I decided to take his advice and I’m glad I did. Brayden’s hair cut was exquisite and he walked out of VIP with a smile on his face ear to ear. I highly recommend this Barbershop to people of all backgrounds and ages. There is a welcoming feeling of comfort whether you’re a stockbroker, or a plumber you will be happy you chose this group of gentlemen to style your hair. The reason I recommend VIP pertains to the competency and professionalism of the barbers, the hospitable and luxurious environment of the barbershop, and their focus on exceptional customer service.
