I received my cut 4 days ago and loved it. The person who cut my hair was a gay Latino male 5 o'clock shadow and a thick mustache. Really nice talented guy. My hair is thinning and I have a receiving hair line. I still like it long on top and short on the side. This takes a well skilled artist to achieve this look. It took 2 try's but the gentleman, was very patient and he nailed the perfect cut. Every penny well spent. I will definitely be returning. read more

Even though I had the worse experience in this barbershop some days ago I left a review in order people don't get trick on this scammer's and also give to the manager an opportunity to improve the horrible quality of the services they offer because they know about anything but costumer service and cut hair, as I expected after seeing cero bad reviews right after getting the worse beard cut I have ever had in my life time the answer to my review from the Manager was questioning the date and time I posted my review... what a circus is this place!!! so for the manager is more important the time and date I left the review than taking care of the quality, professionalism and costumer service of the bussines he is in charge of.... maybe he/she got mad because I posted the review while he/she was sleeping and wasn't able to delete it on time. this says much more about this place than thousands of words from me describing how bad is "BEST BARBER" barbershop... clearly the best only is the name.... The name that would fits properly to this barbershop is THE WORSE BABER EVER. read more

Just moved to the area and needed a solid haircut- Leo delivered. The studio is gorgeous and super clean, and the staff is really friendly. Leo knew exactly what I wanted and nailed an amazing fade while keeping the convo genuinely enjoyable. I'll definitely be back to have Leo work his magic again! read more

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I've been coming to Best Barber for probably 8 years or so and it's been great but I had a really bad experience there today -- I complained about it when I was there but I don't think anyone cared. So I'll write about it here, which feels like sort of a last resort. I was exhausted today and generally feeling a bit under the weather so I called at 4:30 and tried to reschedule my 6 pm appointment. The young guy at the front desk (a position they seem to refill every six weeks) told me there were no openings at all until Friday, so I should come in today. I told him I always picked "any available barber" and would see anyone who had a free spot and he said they were all fully booked until Friday, so there was nothing to be done. I know this place charges a no show fee and didn't want to end up getting charged for my haircut if I didn't go, so I showed up for my 6 pm appointment. As I'm sitting there, a young male customer walks in and says to the young guy at the front desk "hey sorry can I reschedule my appointment for tonight?" They flirt a little bit and lo and behold suddenly the front desk guy says there are openings tomorrow and the next day, and is very flexible and friendly. The young customer made a new appointment, no problem, and left. After he rescheduled his appointment I went up to the desk guy and told him I'd tried to do the same thing an hour earlier and had been told it was impossible. He made a face and kind of brushed me off, saying it must have been a misunderstanding. The barber then came out and saw I was annoyed and said it would be no problem to reschedule, but at that point I told him I was already there and just wanted to get my haircut and leave and not come back. Anyway it was just a shitty and kind of belittling experience. For the first time since I started coming here it felt like there are different rules and different levels of customer service depending on what you look like or whether the front desk guy want to flirt with you. Which is sort of a Hell's Kitchen cliche, I guess, but I had never encountered that here before. I've given this place a lot of business over the years, and have referred a number of friends to it, but I think I'll find a new barbershop because the vibe this time was kind of shockingly exclusionary and Mean Girl-y and terrible. The haircut was fine, in the end, but it was not worth the toxic vibe. read more

I have been coming to Best Barber since I moved to New York City in 2015 (over nine years ago), after having tried multiple other barber shops throughout the city. I have never strayed from Best Barber for a reason - they live up to their name! While I try to stick with George, who has perfected the style of cut I prefer and have stuck with for the last few years, one of the nice things is that each and every barber at the shop does an exceptional job. So, if you're in a pinch and your person is booked, you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands no matter who you are paired with! read more

I have very thick course textured hair and rarely find a barber that can handle my hair. SATESH is one of the most talented barbers I have ever come across! I always leave looking better than what I asked for! read more

In town from LA visiting my beloved NYC and needed a haircut to clean up for some events. I drove past Best Barber and thought it looked like a cool shop so I checked Yelp reviews, etc., which we're all generally good. I was able to get an appointment with Kevin. I explained what I wanted done - and not in a particularly articulate way - but Kevin was thankfully able to decipher my descriptions and gave me a fantastic haircut! The patience, and attention to detail was really appreciated. I will be going back whenever I'm back! And whatever product you put in, awesome! Thank you! read more

Leo (Hells Kitchen location) is the best stylist I've ever worked with. He is fearless. I bring in a photo (sometimes punk rock, sometimes professional) and he delivers cut and styling perfection. I'm in awe as my hair grows out and looks so good. read more

"Can I help you?" is how I was greeted. I take a second to respond. It's a great question. I need a personal trainer, maybe life coach, private chef, and my handy maid isn't that great anymore. I'm Here for a 12pm appt, I tell him. It could have been my tank top, my baby hipster beard, my comfortable Birkenstocks, or my distressed hairstyle I was coming to get fixed. It probably didn't have anything to do with being a short chubby exotic Latino. The next 5 skinny white guys with full adult beards got friendly "hi, how are you?" greetings. Haircut was $45. I gave the guy a 10 dollar tip and he said "oh, thank you." As if he was surprised I would give him a tip. I got a great haircut but couldn't help but notice how all the gays with adult beards got more fake greetings. I wanted one too. read more

I've had my hair cut by Greg before. Greg was amazing. But he moved to the east village location recently. Today I got a haircut from Steve instead. It was one of the best haircuts I've got in the last few years. Def will go back to him. read more

In town from California for a wedding, and had to get a fresh cut beforehand. Found a barber shop last minute and checked YELP to see who the best barber was... The same name kept popping up.. GREG. I am adding to his legacy by stating he's the best barber I've ever worked with hands down! He spent so much time and energy going over what works best for my hair and the passion he had for cutting hair shows in the finished product. I can't thank him enough, highly recommended!! GREG is the man - thanks my dude!! read more

I've been going to Boswell, the owner at Best Barber for the past 5/6 months - he's consistently given me the best haircuts I've had. My hair gets curly when it's long and TBH a lot of stylists just don't know how to handle it - not Boswell, he gets it right every time to the point where I always have people comment on how good my hair looks (maybe that means I need to go more often). I get a pretty "traditional" cut, but just from looking around I see a lot of guys getting great haircuts that are on trend - so they've got what you're looking for. read more

Longtime neighborhood resident who was looking for a new barber for 2017. After reading mostly positive reviews on Yelp, I went to their website. I liked that you could schedule an appointment, so I chose my barber and a specific time. I was going to get a new cut, to correspond with leaving town on a business trip. When I arrived, the receptionist could find no booking for me. I explained I had booked online three weeks earlier. He took my name and went in the back. When he returned, he explained that he could "see the booking didn't go through". I understand that an online error isn't the Shop's responsibility, but the solution was I could come back another time. You told me you saw what I attempted to book. Yet no apologies or immediate solutions were given. I could come back another time. Period. End of discussion. My first impression of this shop was horrible. If this is how you treat a customer whose booking you can see was attempted, I don't think I would ever want to return. Instead of a new fan, I will be a vocal proponent of the horrible customer service I received. read more

Went in on a humid, miserable day to get 8 inches of hair lobbed off and my beard trimmed to really change my game. Danicia was excellent--took bits off at a time and checked in frequently to make sure I was comfortable with the drastic change. Talked me through the styling and what to expect as my hair adjusted. And trimmed my beard to make sense for my face versus other barbers who were dead set on making me look Saudi. The joint is impeccably clean, with payment by Square and tipping by cash or Venmo. They even do a warm towel rub down after the cut scented with rosemary. Excellent experience. I'd definitely recommend. read more

Ok. I may be a little biased in this review but regardless it's still about the work/service, right? I met Greg, the groomer (because that's exactly what he is), through The Color Purple on Broadway. He was our barber for the production and I would see him on a bi-monthly basis for shape ups and maintenance for the show. Once my show closed and was no longer required to maintain that specific haircut, I later made an appointment online to see Greg which sent me to Best Barber for a new fresh cut. I showed him a photo for inspiration and he took it to the next level and personalized and tailored the look that worked best on me! He's a master at the fade and with a blade! Great guy! The barber shop itself, minimal in its decor with the exception of a white neon lighted sign in the entrance, still seems to feel relaxing. Maybe it's from the complimentary cocktails they offer! Expect to pay a little more for a cut and beard trim, but you get what you pay for in service and quality. read more

The service here is on-point, and the hair is exceptional. I've visited twice, and plan to again whenever I'm in town. Leo does a brilliant job of turning my fantasies into reality. Bonus: as a non-cis person, I have always felt comfortable and welcome here, which is NOT something that can be said about every barber shop. read more

I have been to Best Barber twice now and I have been very impressed with the décor and ambience of the barbershop, all the staff seem very professional and friendly. On both occasions I had my haircut by William. On the first occasion I quickly noticed that he wasn't really friendly, but I came to get my hair cut not make new friends so I was ok with that. What I did find a bit strange was that he constantly criticized my haircut from another premium barbershop in the Hell Kitchen area. On the first occasion the haircut was very, I explained I was letting my hair grow and he listened and cut it the way that I wanted. I thought that I had found my new barber. Two weeks later I was back sitting in William's chair. He didn't remember me and this time I noticed even more so how my attempts to make conversation would be shot down with one word answers. Again I explained that I was looking to let my hair grow longer on top so I just wanted the back and sides cut and maybe a small thin out. . . . When he dried my hair post cut I told him that my hair was very short. His response was, you should have stopped me. He then immediately turned to the other barber to begin arguing with him because supposedly the other barber had bumped into him. He then turns back to me and said I cut this as you requested, short and the front and longer at the back.(What???). I was in a rush so I didn't have time to argue with him, I paid and give him and tip and then left. Later that day, after I had a shower and dried my hair I just realized the extent of how bad the haircut was. I had been growing my hair for months; all of the length was gone. Not only is it that all the length is gone I now have buzz cut that I last had when I was 16. I paid for a $60 haircut; I got a very bad $16 haircut and a bad attitude. Over the last two days I have had several comments about my 'buzz cut' or 'military style haircut'. read more

Greg is amazing if you have an undercut and want a perfect fade. This place is the definition of #aesthetic. Always offered a beverage upon arrival and to hang up my coat for me. Only complaint is every time I've ever come here Greg is usually 10-15 minutes behind schedule. Not a big deal at all though! Tips accepted via cash or Venmo directly to your barber, but not credit card in person. read more

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I'm a low maintenance lady with long super straight fine hair. I grew up getting haircuts in my kitchen from my mom, so I don't need the fuss of a NYC salon. I first found Best Barber when my BF visited last week. I just needed a trim so I asked for an appointment and they said Leo could accommodate my long-hair cut. Leo was great! Very gentle and fast. He cut just the right amount off to get my locks looking healthy again, then took the time to shape it with some subtle layers. It looks fabulous! Add the finishing hair oil and complimentary glass of rosé later, this $47+tip hair cut was the best. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Best Barber - Before and after my cut with Leo. - Barbers Near Me - Manhattan, New York

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If you want one those haircuts and shaves that will change your life, you need to head to Best Barber NYC and check out my man Greg! I have been coming to this guy for the past 4 years and when I say "life changing" haircut, I am speaking the truth! I travel all over the country, but no matter where I touchdown I know that Greg and the Best Barber NYC are apart of the travel plans! Check him out! read more

I could truly say that Greg Cooper Spencer is one of the barbers in New York has to offer! Quote me on that! He's very talented in what he does and make you feel like a brand new person after he's done with you! I cant emphasis that enough! His talent speaks for itself, If you are around the neightborhood make sure to stop by My experience at Best Barber was Amazing. My highlight in the barbershop was meeting Greg Cooper Spencer! Since the first time he cut my hair I was hooked. From the minute I met Greg it was nothing but positive vibes and trying to understand what i want to do with my hair. I'm the type of person who needs a second opinion on my hair cut and who to better ask than the person who's cutting it. Love satisfaction that Greg gives his input and wants nothing but the best for his clients ! read more

I have had many bad haircuts in the past, but this one definitely beats them all. After waiting for 30 mins past my appointment time, they decided to cut my hair without putting into consideration any of the requests I had mentioned prior. Somehow I ended up with an uneven haircut, and anything but a smooth fade. I would only come back if I knew for a fact that the person cutting my hair was for sure good. They didn't even show me the final result after finishing. I spent a lot of time thinking and decided to not mention the name of the person who cut my hair just because I blame the barbershop as a whole for hiring someone who isn't good at cutting hair. I am truly traumatized from this experience. read more

One word: Greg. He's kind, has a wonderfully positive vibe mad amd skills. I've never been happier about my hair since going to Greg. Love him. read more

Nice people but they seem to run behind schedule. I've waited over forty minutes past my scheduled time for a thirty minute haircut. I've generally been happy with my haircuts but I frankly don't have time to go back anymore. read more

Great service and George is a wizard with the clippers, my beard really needed a touch up and George knew exactly what to do. Looking good and feeling great ;) definitely going back! read more

Average at best, there are much better salons around. Wasn't exactly thrilled with my cut, looking forward to it growing out. Hair is uneven, sideburns were cut away when that was obviously part of the style. read more

Booked two appointments for my 4 and 5 year old boys, specifying their age when booking. I arrive today only to be turned down with the comment, "I don't cut kids hair under the age of 10." Maybe take down these photos of 2-3 year olds on your Yelp? #FalseAdvertisement #WasteOfMyTime read more

I was obsessed with this place. Told everyone I knew to go here. And I was just treated so poorly by the boy who stands at the main counter that I will now be going out of my way to make sure that people stay away from such awful service. I had a meeting this morning that ran late. I called them to let them know and was told there would be no problem. I showed up 15 minutes late to my appt and they refused to see me. Also today is my Birthday and I wanted a cut before my party tonight. And I'm leaving for a two week vacation on Sunday and will now not have my hair cut. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. So pissed off. read more

So I've gotten my hair cut here and it was great. The barber was really nice and gave me a nice haircut. We had nice conversation and I will gladly come back to this place. The barber was helpful when I asked for advice on HOW I should get my hair cut. And he gave me a great cut so what else can someone ask for? read more

Greg is an amazing barber - consistency is great, every time I got the same great haircut. Highly recommended!

Holidaying from Australia in New York, I was looking for a place to get my haircut and found Best Barber online. I didn't have an appointment booked but Greg slotted me in to his busy schedule. Greg was very friendly and polite. He taught me that cutting hair is not just a job but an art! Overall had a great experience, hands down best hair cut, cheers Greg. It's a definite on my next visit to New York. read more

I've been coming here for a few months now and I love this place. Slightly more expensive than the average "barber shop", this place is definitely worth every single penny. From the friendly staff to the exceptional haircuts. Just awesome. read more

Impulsively chopped off my hair yesterday, and it needed some shape/life. Walked into Best Barber and Greg made time to hook me up - during what was supposed to be his lunch break. Best haircut experience I've had since moving to New York. So kind, personable and really made my day. Plus I feel cute! read more

Great barber shop. The name itself explains everything. My barber was John. He was very professional and knew what he was doing. I asked for a fade with trim on the top. He did exactly how I picture my haircut. Overall, great service. Thanks John! read more

I couldn't say more positive things about this place! I've had my hair cut by a handful of people here and I'm always super pleased. Boswell, the owner, is super friendly and every experience I've had with him has been great. Lately I've been going to Greg and he's incredible. Never have I had a barber listen to my needs so carefully and really take his time to give me a haircut I love. The space inside best barber is super minimal with white walls and dark floors...pretty much a designers dream . read more

Great first time experience yesterday. Friendly greeting. Took my coat and offered me a drink. Kevin cut my hair, did a fantastic job. One of my favorite cuts ever. And I have screwy hair thats wavy in some places and has flat spots in other places. Plus I have 3 cowlicks. Kevin navigated them all, while keeping me entertained with tales of growing Portuguese in Ironbound. Will definitely return. And will definitely visit Teixeira's Bakery. Obrigada! read more

Amazing! Most barbershops you hear 'next', here they offer a glass of wine or coffee while u wait for ur appointment. George is my barber who is great ( I've only heard good things about all the barbers). After one cut he remember me from my last cut - ' same like last cut'. I was impressed. Customer service is def a high priory for them. read more

A great deal for a professional men's haircut and styling session at $45. The space is also very beautifully designed and curated. Very minimalist-chic. Easy online (and mobile-friendly) reservation system. Good music (follow them on Spotify! They are bestbarbernyc) A great perk is the beer/whiskey/wine/coffee/water they offer as soon as you get there. For my gays out there, fear not. This place is super LGBTQ-friendly. read more

Barbers there need to improve their technical skills. If I pay 45 dollar for a haircut, I better get a good haircut. I went there twice but never gotten a good haircut. Had to find another barbershop to fix it. read more

Update: Another barber Angie did her best to fix the haircut, so it looks better now. I'm still going to have to wait for part of it to grow back that was shaved too much. I appreciate they tried to fix it. Just be careful which stylist you see here read more