Da Zhong Barber Shop

"At this barber shop, you get what you pay for; my friend uses it to get a buzz cut when he’s got a beautiful full head of hair, making him look like a patient in a hospital. But what can’t be denied is that it has charm : single vertical line with just two barbers and seated clients. No one says a word to each other; the barber knows what the client wants. The supply and demand curve meet like lovers who know each other and make each other mutually happy. I have never seen curves spooning each other so well, not even in textbooks. Substack link in profile."

"First time here and I was extremely upset walking out with a worse haircut than when I walked in. I was assigned to Chen— poor attitude and haircutting. Chen didn’t follow the reference photo I gave her and she clipped the sides way shorter than I needed. I received haphazard, choppy bangs and asked if they could be cleaned up some more. She talked back to me that my bangs would not be straight anyways, which I was aghast since the reference photo I showed her was of myself with my usual blunt bangs. She did some more haphazard cutting. Since she wasn’t willing to put in good effort I decided to cut my losses and leave. My hair is now too short to be corrected. Also Chen was insistent on tips, which rubbed me the wrong way. She verbally told me about tipping during the cut. During the payment process she gave me an unpleasurable look while gripping my change in her hands signaling that she didn’t want to give it back to me. It wasn’t a ridiculous amount of cash and I let her keep it. If you’re looking for any precision work, it’s a mistake to come here."

"He was extremely kind and meticulous. I've got a haircut exactly how I wanted (trim and a bit of layer). What I love about it is the quality of service and the fact that I spent 15 minutes there - they waste nobody's time including themselves and their clients. I also greatly appreciate that they try to maintain the price affordable for those who need a haircut. I'd definitely revisit and strongly recommend it!"

"If you need a haircut faster than you can say "chop-chop," this is your place! Their barbers move with the precision of a chef at a dim sum restaurant, serving up your new look before your dumplings get cold. The ambiance? Think less "fancy salon" and more "efficient, no-nonsense Chinese barber shop." Getting a cut here made me feel more in touch with that 1/4 Chinese of me that's smarter and probably knows a bit of kung-fu. It’s not just a haircut; it's a cultural experience. Convenience? Top-notch. I got my haircut while my laundry was being done at Madison Supreme. By the time my socks were clean, so was my hairline – talk about multi-tasking! Da Zhong is where it's at. Go there if you want to feel smart and look sharp."