For seven years, Bearded Goat Barber has been a cornerstone of the Arlington community, earning a devoted following one sharp fade and hot towel shave at a time. Now, the beloved barbershop brand is writing its next chapter — and it’s a big one. With a brand-new location already open in Charlottesville and another on the way in McLean, Bearded Goat Barber is growing in a way that feels both earned and exciting.
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Seven Years and Counting
It all started in Ballston. Founders Jon Dodson, Eric Renfro, and Scott Parker opened the doors to their first location with a simple but powerful vision: a full-service barbershop that felt like a sanctuary — somewhere men could get a genuinely great cut, a relaxing straight razor shave, and a few minutes away from the noise of the world. This past March, that flagship Ballston location celebrated its seventh anniversary, a milestone that speaks to the loyalty of its clientele and the quality that keeps them coming back.
From that single shop in Ballston, the brand has grown into a multi-location operation with outposts in Shirlington, Kentlands, Navy Yard, and beyond. The experience across every location remains consistent — a full array of haircut styles, shape-ups, grey blending, straight razor hot towel shaves, and expert beard shaping and sculpting. Bearded Goat Barber Everything at Bearded Goat Barber is personally curated by the team, from the music you hear to the classic cuts to the merchandise and gear. Bearded Goat Barber
The team is quick to acknowledge that none of this would have been possible without the people who showed up week after week, year after year. Now approaching six locations, Bearded Goat Barber is deeply grateful for the tremendous support from the community — they know it’s the reason they’ve made it this far, and it’s the reason they’re growing.
A Warm Welcome in Charlottesville
In February, Bearded Goat Barber made a move that marked a genuine turning point for the brand: opening its first location outside the DC metro area. Tucked into the Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville, the new shop brings the full Bearded Goat Barber experience to a city with a vibrant, style-conscious community. The reception has been nothing short of enthusiastic. Charlottesville has embraced the brand warmly, and the team couldn’t be more energized by the response.
For a company that built its reputation block by block in Northern Virginia, stepping into a new market is a meaningful moment. The Charlottesville opening represents both a vote of confidence in the brand’s ability to travel and a genuine excitement about connecting with a new community of clients.
McLean Is Next — And It’s Personal
The momentum doesn’t stop there. Later this spring, Bearded Goat Barber will open its newest location in McLean, situated in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center on Old Dominion Drive, right next to South Block. The target is sometime in June, and anticipation is already building.
What makes this opening particularly special is the person leading it. Jorge Vanegas, who has spent the past four years honing his craft at the Ballston location, will serve as operating partner for the McLean shop. Jorge’s journey with Bearded Goat Barber is itself something of a full-circle story — he started his career with Bearded Goat Barber as an apprentice and has grown into exactly the kind of leader the brand trusts to carry its culture into a new neighborhood. His deep familiarity with what makes the brand tick — the attention to detail, the welcoming atmosphere, the commitment to craft — makes him a natural fit to bring that same energy to McLean.
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What’s Next for the Brand
With two new locations either open or on the horizon, the team’s focus right now is clear: make sure both Charlottesville and McLean get off to the strongest possible start. Getting the culture, the talent, and the experience right in each new shop is the priority, and the founders aren’t in a rush to move past that.
That said, the longer view is ambitious. Once these two locations are firmly on their feet, Bearded Goat Barber plans to take a serious look at expanding its footprint further — across the DC metro area and potentially well beyond — later this year. For a brand that spent seven years building something real in Ballston before growing outward, that kind of measured, intentional approach feels very on-brand.
From expert beard oils to styling tools, and from signature haircuts to premium shave experiences, Bearded Goat Barber has built something that goes well beyond a basic trim. Bearded Goat Barber It’s a community, a ritual, and for a lot of regulars, a small but meaningful part of their week.
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