★ 4.8 on Google · 88 reviews Best of Milton

East Milton's neighborhood barbershop.

Family-run on Adams Street. Great cuts for men, women, and kids of all ages — by barbers you'll know by name after one visit.

Appointments recommended · Walk-ins always welcome

The Milton Barber Shop storefront on Adams Street — white brick, black sign, barber pole by the door

556 Adams Street — same corner, same warm welcome.

About the Shop

Family-run. Some of us actually are family.

The Milton Barber Shop is a small, cozy shop in the heart of East Milton, owned and run by Jennifer Kent. Jennifer describes her team as family — and some of them really are. It's the kind of place where the conversation is as good as the cut, and where regulars have been sitting in the same chairs for years.

Everyone's welcome here. Men, women, kids with cowlicks that have defeated every other barber — this team has seen it all and cut it all. Plenty of clients found the shop after a friend insisted, and never went anywhere else again.

In 2022, the Milton Times featured Jennifer in its "Local Business Heroes" series for the way she looked after her staff and clients through the pandemic — closing a week before the state required it, and keeping the whole team connected daily until it was safe to reopen. That's the shop in a nutshell: people first.

"Nicest people work here." — Google review, ★★★★★
Services

Old-school services, done right.

No prices listed here on purpose — give the shop a call and they'll take care of you. Reviewers' verdict: "you can't beat the price."

The Signature

The Hot Towel Shave

Hot lather, a straight razor, and a barber who takes their time. One customer drove almost two hours for this shave and called it "worth every minute in traffic." Finish any haircut with a hot lather and razor shave on the back of the neck — the old-school touch most shops gave up on years ago.

Book Your Appointment (617) 696-9847

Haircuts

Classic cuts, modern cuts, and everything in between — including the thick hair and stubborn cowlicks other shops can't tame.

Beard & Board Trims

Clean lines and a proper shape-up, finished the old-fashioned way.

Head Shaves

Smooth, careful, and finished with a hot towel.

Kids' Cuts

Patient barbers who are genuinely good with kids — first haircuts welcome. Parents drive in from out of town for a reason.

Men, women, and kids of all ages — everyone gets a great cut here.

Good to know: Cash only — Bank of America ATM located next door.

The Team

Book with the barber you know.

Regulars don't just book a haircut — they book Denise, or Kevin, or Jen. Call ahead and ask for your favorite.

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Jennifer

Owner

Runs the shop the way she runs her team — like family. Featured as a Milton Times "Local Business Hero."

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Denise

Barber

The name that comes up in review after review — men's cuts, women's layers, and last-minute walk-ins handled with a smile.

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Kevin

Barber

"The best cuts I've ever had," says one longtime client with famously thick hair — and many, many people say the same.

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Donna

Barber

Greets you by name, listens to every request, and will happily study the photo you brought in.

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Carly

Barber

A favorite with kids — patient, kind, and great at making little ones feel at home in the chair.

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Jo

Barber

The one who'll find a way to fit you in on a packed Saturday when you really need it.

Hours & Location

On Adams Street, six days a week.

Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome when there's an open chair.

Book a Chair

Ready for your best haircut in town?

Call the shop and book with your favorite barber — or just stop by. You'll find us at 556 Adams Street in East Milton, right next to the Bank of America.

556 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186 · Cash only