I have been going to Rinaldo's Barber Shop for more than 10 years. When I first arrived in State College I tried several hair salons and was consistently disappointed - they always washed my hair (why? I wanted a hair CUT), tried to sell me expensive hair products and consistently did a bad job.
Then I discovered Rinaldo's and have been going there ever since. Each time I get an incredibly good haircut. The customers are a cross-section of the State College population - students, workers and professionals and the staff cut any style of hair.
This is a professional barber shop. The staff proudly call themselves barbers, not stylists or beauticians. I was shocked when I read the bad reviews. There must be a reason why the Penn State University president gets his hair cut there every two weeks. The same applies to the mayor of State College and countless other public people who need to look good in front of audiences and TV cameras (this information is easily verified) And of course that's the reason why I go there.
Tips:
Rinaldo's is a walk-in store that doesn't make appointments. This is a university town with a large student population that stays up late and so gets up late - so go to Rinaldo's early in the morning at opening time. Your wait will be minimum.
As a quality business, the shop has a stable staff, not rapidly turning over temporary employees. Christy and Becky (the owner) are superb barbers and will be there when you read this review many years hence.
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