West Haven, CT · Phipps Plaza(203) 909-4088Se habla español
E & MBarbershop & Salon

Barbershop & Salon · West Haven, CT

West Haven's family barbershop & salon.

Clean fades, sharp lineups, hot towel shaves and patient kids' cuts in Phipps Plaza. Some of our clients have been in Erik's chair for over 15 years.

5.0★★★★★

402 verified reviews on Booksy
398 of them five stars

Most booked

Three services that keep the chairs full.

Full menu & prices

Regular men's haircut

Full haircut, finished with eyebrow shaping.

$3545 min

Haircut + hot towel shave / beard shaping

The full service: haircut, then a hot towel shave or a shaped-up beard.

$451 hr

Kid's regular haircut

Booster-seat sizes. Kids big enough to sit without a booster pay the adult price.

$3030 min

The work

Cut in West Haven. Straight from our chairs.

See the gallery
Mid fade with a textured crop and a shaped beard, finished in the shopLow taper with a textured fringe and lined-up edgesBraids with a clean taper and lined-up beardSlicked-back style with a sharp side partSkin fade blended into a longer top, seen from behindShort fade with a full shaped beardLong blonde balayage blown out into soft curlsLong red colour with loose curlsShoulder-length blonde blowout
Barber at work on stage at a barber expo Erik Sanchez cutting a client's hair

Meet the owner

Erik Sanchez. The chair people drive an hour for.

Erik runs the shop and cuts every day. Regulars have followed him since 2009, and now plenty of them bring their sons. He listens first, asks questions while he works, and doesn't let you leave until the lines are right.

“To let you know how great he is; I travel over an hour just to sit in his chair! Best barber in the state!”Erica, verified Booksy review

5.0 ★ · 402 reviews

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

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★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Erik has been my barber for years through all my different phases of haircuts from high top fades, to dark Cesar’s, to designs all over, down to a skin fade. He never disappoints and always get my cut perfect no matter which direction I decide to go. To let you know how great he is; I travel over an hour just to sit in his chair! Best barber in the state!
EricaRegular men's haircut
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
I’ve been seeing Eric for at least 10 years now. I’ve never went to see any other barber because Eric is incredible at cutting hair and shaping your beard up.
MatiasMen's haircut and hot towel shave/beard shaping
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
One of the best haircuts I’ve ever gotten! Erik is hands down one of the best barbers around! Gained a client for life
JohnMen's haircut and hot towel shave/beard shaping
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Fantastic results. Erik’s vision on what kind of haircut I was going for was fantastic. Thrilled with experience. Hot towel was a very good addition.
JustinMen's haircut and hot towel shave/beard shaping
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Recently my wife and I moved to CT from NYC and changing barbers for some, really most people is a difficult process. You need to find the right one that will get your style 100% of the time. Erik is that barber for me! Using the Booksy app is just a bonus of not waiting to long for him. His team of professional barbers take their time and always make you feel welcome in the shop. Thanks Erik!
CarlosRegular men's haircut
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Probably the best haircut I’ve gotten anywhere. Erik gave an awesome, detailed cut while also not taking forever. Definitely look forward to going back.
SpencerRegular men's haircut
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
It was my first time Very professional and gifted. He listened to what I wanted done, and I'm very picked particular but I felt very comfortable bc he was asking questions as he's going to make sure we were on the same page. He also did this with my 5 yr old son, and he made him so at ease and he was very pleased w his haircut also. Not only are we going back for sure but I'm telling all my friends. And he also speaks Spanish. I highly recommend you go make an appt now
TimothyRegular men's haircut
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Simply stated; each time is the perfect cut, The atmosphere is peaceful and the service is top notch. Erik is one of the most skilled barbers, five stars easy.
MichaelMen's haircut and hot towel shave/beard shaping
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
One of the best cuts I’ve gotten! Texture of fade was exactly how I wanted and I am a picky dude. Erik is the new plug for my cuts. Highly recommend!
AliHaircut w/beard dry shave (no hot towel)
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Flew all the way from Colombia & even chose to live here as my new home because of E’s haircuts 🔥🔥🔥 (prom’s right around the corner, don’t make the same mistake I did! Book early or you’ll regret it) The Best to do it 🙏🏼💈
SebastianRegular men's haircut

For the little ones

First haircut? No tears.

Kids' cuts are $30 and booked for 30 minutes. Parents bring toddlers in for their very first cut, and those kids keep coming back for school cuts, designs and prom.

★★★★★Verified · Booksy
I’ve seen many kids cry sitting in a barbers chair receiving their first haircut. I wanted my 2 year old son to have a positive experience being that this was his first time in a barber shop. I must say my son didn’t even flinch or shed a tear. Erik did an awesome job you’ve gained a customer.
YonickKid's regular haircut
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
Erik was amazing! He was so patient with my almost 2 year old who cried the entire time. The haircut was perfect! We will be back! We found our son a barber 😊
MatteoKid's regular haircut
★★★★★Verified · Booksy
My son loves going to E & M Barbershop he finds them to be the best! No other shop cuts his hair the way he likes it he’s comfortable and it’s a safe space to be in. Everyone is great. My husband loves taking him there too.
VanessaKid's regular haircut

Find us

Phipps Plaza, 38 Saw Mill Rd.

Free parking out front, near the West Haven train station, and food right next door if you're early.

Opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday8 AM – 6 PM
Friday8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday7 AM – 5 PM
SundayClosed

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