Smiley's Barber Shop

May 2010

Smiley's is a barbershop for black people (generally) and located in a trailor under the I-49 bridge downtown Alexandria off 3rd Street. The shop is owned by Smiley and his four barbers. Although the shop is in a small trailor, the inside is very clean and professional. The 5 barbers are all great at cutting hair. The customers that come here are respectful and include all ages of men (mostly adult men between 20 and 60). Simley will usually cuts hair for the older men, while the other 4 barbers cut hair for the younger men. The price for the average haircut is $12.00 (plus a tip if you like your haircut of course). Smiley usually has the big screen television on the ESPN or has the Stero playing old (black) people music!! The atmosphere is nice and the barbers have a good relationship with each other and their customers. I'm sure there is a good topic about sports or something else going on at all times of the day in the shop. The wait is usually from 30 minutes to an hour...depending on how many people are waiting. Of course, do NOT go on Saturdays (the busiest day). The time to go is around 12:00-2:00 Tuesday-Friday...since they are closed Sunday and Monday. There is also parking in the grass near the shop or across the street from the shop on a concrete area.