Floyd’s 99 Barbershop

I saw Lanel for the first time on Friday for a women’s cut. Normally my sister is my stylist and having someone new cut my hair is always a crap shoot… you never know what you are going to get, even after you try and find someone that has experience cutting short hair. All my worries were immediately put to ease. Lanel took the time to really listen to what I was looking for regarding my cut and style, to fully understand my concerns with my hair, and ask follow up questions to clarify any questions she had regarding my look. The entire time during my «reservation», Lanel was super friendly, warm and very fun. It was a pleasure to have her work on my hair. She did a great job and I will DEFINITELY be back in her chair to have her work on my hair again in the future.

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy my haircut experience at Floyd’s. Every time I go. I realize how nice it is. You get the best of a salon in terms of service in the «old school» barber shop setting. From the buzz cuts to the straight razor shave and the massage. I always walk out happy. I would recommend seeing Lanel. She is great at cutting hair. She is great at making you feel welcome. And she is also funny as hell. Like anything. You get what you pay for…

Love the prices. Love the crazy décor. Love the east coast feel of the place, and I love the prices. I have never had a bad experience there as a woman. I was scared at first to go to a place called a Barbershop, and come in with my hair length and texture, but all of the different stylists I have worked with here (about 4 people in the last year for regular haircut walk-​ins) have been very sweet and nice and easy to work with. They give you what you ask for. No questions. No troubles. Try it out!

Great place for a haircut. All of the barbers and stylists are friendly. My girl Cassie is out but Lynn was great too. Recommend this place for a haircut anytime. Love they straight razor your neck at the end with the hot foam!

Check this out. Ive been getting my haircut at Floyds for about a year and went thru most of the girls there and was always happy when I left. I’m a working licensed barber who works in a high end salon in Columbia Md. There are 16 stylists whom I work with, all very talented… I live in Mount Vernon, work in Columbia, cut hair myself and I still drive to Canton to see CORI every two weeks… Hands down, best haircut I’ve ever had! I’m the only barber that I know that pays to get his haircut all the way across town! Check her out!

I’ve never written a review on Unilocal but felt I needed to share my poor experience. I recently moved to the area and decided to check out Floyd’s. I was pleased that the wait was minimal, but sadly that was the only pleasing part of the visit. Christy (or Cassie) cut my hair and seemed understand of my specifications and confident about the cut.
She didn’t engage me in conversation and I am fine with that. Sometimes I’d rather the stylist focus on my haircut than making conversation. She removes the cape and proceeds to tell me that I’m «all set» to which I reacted extremely confused. My cut resembled Forrest Gump’s hairstyle, with no attempt to fade the two differing lengths on the side. I explained to Christy (or Cassie) that the sides needed to be blended and she insisted that she didn’t notice my concern and assured me that «it’s short near the ears and long at the crown, so it’s faded». I persisted and she attempted to blend further but this resulted in it becoming a poorly faded high & tight military cut. She then said that because my hair is dark that the fade wouldn’t appear as gradual. I eventually accepted it for what it was and went home to fix it myself.
Long story short, I wasted $ 24 on a terrible haircut. Even more frustrating is the fact that she did not understand my concern about the fading or properly correct the issue. Instead she made excuses. I am paying for a service that should be superior to what I could do at home with my own clippers. Perhaps there are other excellent barbers at this location (or the others) but I will not take any more chances nor will I be wasting any more money at that place.

After reading my previous review, the manager of Floyds contacted me and apologized profusely. She assured me that the stylist had been spoken to and that I would not have that experience ever again. She offered a free cut and style which she would do herself. After a few emails back and forth, we scheduled a time. I came in, she was great, and I loved my new cut. I’ll be back, but only with her.

My haircuts there have been pretty good for the most part This review is due soley to the girl who works the front desk who will tell you every time that you call in that there is no wait, when in reality, there is a wait. I had called in one time about a month ago when I was still about 10 minutes away from the shop and asked if they had a line. «Nope, there’s no wait right now». I get there and every seat in the waiting area is filled and the wait time I’m told is just 15 minutes and then it actually took about 50 minutes.
Then, this past weekend, I thought I would give them one more shot. I live in the apartment building right next door, and Floyd’s is about a 3 – 4 minute walk from my place. I call ahead again and get the same thing; «Nope, there’s no wait.» I immediately walk over, get there and lo and behold there’s already 5 or 6 people in the waiting area. «Hmm», I thought to myself, «Ok, perhaps there’s a CHANCE that all these people could’ve walked in in those 3 – 4 minutes that it took me to walk over here.» So then I did a little test… I walked out of Floyd’s, went around the corner and called them again and ask the same question and got the SAME answer…“Nope, there’s no line.” I went back in and the same people were still in the waiting area and the girl told me that it would be about a 15 minute wait. At that point, I got upset proceed to explain to the girl what the meaning of «wait» is and also what «a line» is. She then actually tried to tell me that all of the people JUST walked in, at which point I determined that she’s either incompetent or just a liar. At this point, I left and went across the street to Hair Cuttery, which gave me as good of a cut as I’ve ever gotten at Floyd’s, and there was no wait either.
Also, the one time I did schedule an appointment in advance (this was several months ago), they screwed that up too. I had called them well in advance and said I would be running about 5 minutes late to my appointment. Same girl as the one above told me, «Oh, no problem.» I get there right at 5 after and am told, «Sorry, we had your stylist take another person since you were late. But it should only be about 15 minutes.» It ended up being at least 45 minutes.
All in all, Floyd’s isn’t THAT good to have to put up with all of this stuff. Figure out how to schedule people, how to hold appointment times and how to communicate whether there’s a line or not. For God’s sake, it’s not that difficult.

Floyd’s is now in a couple places around Baltimore so I thought I’d give it a try.
I enjoyed my first couples cuts. You get a free shampoo if it is your first visit to Floyd’s. My haircut is simple. They do a decent job. I also enjoy the brief back massage, which you get on all visits.
Also nice is the ability to get on the wait list by calling in, and then walking over. I would recommend at least doing that on busy days.
The only downside is that the cut is on the pricey side, especially since my cut is very straight forward.
Still, Floyd’s is now my go to for haircuts.

Minimal wait time, great conversation, a small back massage, a shampoo + good music made my first ever trip to Floyd’s 99 Barbershop a memorable one. And oh, did I mention that I got a pretty good hair cut to boot?
Located within a small mall of stores that has a 5 Guys franchise and next to Brewer’s Hill, I had never heard of Floyd’s. I just needed a hair cut prior to heading out of Baltimore at the time, and Floyd’s was a welcome stop as a walk-​in. My stylist (Tiffany from Knoxville) was superb, and the prices were reasonable. Although this barbershop is a franchise chain, Floyd’s gives you a pretty good service for the $$$.
I’ll certainly return.

Jenn Barbuto is a all around excellent stylist !!!
Pleasant to talk too, knowledgeable, always takes her time, repeatedly great cuts over several years now, Highly recommended!!!

Simply the best haircut I have ever had. I decide to try Floyds after reading the great reviews and I am not disappointed. Cori gives a great haircut. It took a lot to get me away from my usual barber but I am glad I tried this place.

Just checked out Floyds for the first time. Probably won’t be going back, if I do I will refuse the same stylist, Kim. She rushed through my cut and seemingly put no effort into what I wanted. She is also very quiet, it was like pulling teeth to get her to indulge in conversation It’s a shame because I think any of the other stylists would have been great, I just got a bad draw with her. I’ll be going somewhere else later today to get it fixed.
Oh and it didn’t bother me since I was a walk-​in but I waited an hour for this bad haircut.

Floyd’s 99 is great, but I am a huge fan of Jen S. I travel an hour to get my haircut by her every 2weeks. Not only does she do a great job with my hair she has a great personality and demeanor. Rock on Jen.

Maia gives the best men’s haircuts.. I always go to her! Everyone is super friendly and the little massage at the end is the perfect finish!

I heard from the manager in regards to my review. They asked for the chance to come back and be given another chance. And I appreciate that. I however declined their offer, politely. I have a personal policy of not accepting free services for my bad reviews. I can appreciate their desire to try and win back a customer. I tip my hat to them for that. But I feel I write honest reviews and want them to have integrity. So I declined.
I hope things turn around for them. I do not wish them any bad luck. I just simply do not want to return as a customer myself.

A great place to get your haircut. I’ve gone three times to date and all three stylists did a great job. If you walk in you’re likely to wait for a half hour or so, but with so many shops in their lot or within a block or two it was no big deal. A Men’s cut runs $ 21 which is above average, but so far they have delivered on being deserving of that price premium.

My first Floyd’s experience. I didn’t realize they were a national chain (primarily out west, perhaps?). It was a fun experience. There play good music and have band posters covering the walls.
I was a walk in and got a pompadour haircut — my first. Sadie W. did a great job. She initially used scissors for the sides, but then we agreed to use the clippers (#8).
Good cut; fun experience; good value. I recommend.

Went into Floyd’s today for a beard trim and head shave. A great experience. Being a bald man, I usually cut my own hair with a Mach 3 razor but with the winter beard I have grown in recent months that was in need for a trim, I decided to get the head shaved as well. The last time I had a straight razor shave was 7 years ago before my wedding.
I have to say, the atmosphere is great, barbers/​stylists were awesome as well. In a day and age where the term «customer service» is all but forgotten, it’s alive and well at Floyd’s.
I had Alicia who took care of my straight razor shave and beard trim and she did an AWESOME job. She was very engaging, and we chit chatted throughout the cut.
I was very impressed and will definitely be back the next time I am in need of a barber. I also HIGHLY recommend Alicia, she did an amazing job.
Thanks for the great experience Floyd’s!

Based on a recommendation, I took my boyfriend here today for a cut with Sheila. First off, as someone waiting, I was very happy for a few reasons:
1) A huge wall covered with music posters. I could have looked at it for hours. It was entertaining to see Springsteen next to Brittany Spears next to Bob Marley next to Pink Floyd, etc. It was just something nice to look at rather than a stupid game on TV.
2) Good magazines
3) Free Dum Dums
4) A few blocks from the water (a nice play to sit, read, and wait)
On the downside, the music is absolutely blaring (i prefer more of a relaxed spa atmosphere for my own styling) and it was freezing in there.
Good thing I had so much to keep me entertained because his cut took over an hour (I don’t even think mine takes that long), but then again, he does have some long hair.
As for the actual haircut, it was a bit short for his taste, but he was very pleased with Sheila and her technique. He kept telling me how she pulled out each curl and treated it with care. He is telling me to write that Sheila was «great and really friendly but not so in your face.»
His hair looked really good afterwards, so I’ll have to call and find out what she put it in it. All he could tell me was «cream.» They seem to use a lot of the Paul Mitchell tea tree line.
He was happy, so I think we’ll be back. We had a free coupon, but the prices are very reasonable and we were able to get an appointment pretty much right away.