Mark did an exceptional job on my fade and trim. The blending was seamless and the lines were precise. I feel three inches taller. More importantly, my wife loved it too. She was so happy. The next time I do something dumb and we get into an argument, I won't buy flowers, I'll just come here for a fresh cut. (edit: okay, fine. I will still buy flowers but I will ALSO come here for a fresh haircut). The price is fair for the neighborhood. As of January 2023, it's $35 for a men's haircut. And it was easy to make an appointment online. It's safe to say that I've found my new favorite barber on the Upper East Side. read more

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I have been going to blades and cuts for many years now and they never fail me. Mark is always flexible with anything my brother and I ask him for. I always come home looking fresh for the fam. The place is very chill and welcoming and I think everybody should go there. read more

Easily one of the best and most skilled barbershops in the city! Would highly recommend. They're very focused on getting it right. They're very careful. And they have been doing this for decades. You're in good hands at Blades and Cuts. read more

I've been going to Mark and team for years. They have fantastic service, great prices, and are very reliable. I'd highly recommend them to anyone! read more

Definitely best-priced quality haircut in the area! Isak gave me a great clean, quick cut with some funny jokes and thrown in. You can tell these guys are plugged into the community and love their regulars - will definitely be going back! read more

A fantastic local barbershop. Mark and his team are super friendly and make you feel like family. I started coming here during COVID looking for a safe place for a beard shave and was impressed by their commitment to safety... as well as the amazing beard shave! The online scheduling is a huge benefit for me. Much easier than a phone call and trying to coordinate schedules. They have a great menu of services. The beard shave and royal shaves are great. The day before my wedding, I did the royal shave, mini facial and haircut. The end result was fantastic and it was one of the most relaxing aspects of my wedding week! Highly recommend read more

What a great place! Husband had chemo & hair was falling out all over the place. He went here to have it shaved off. They were kind, clean and professional. Great place to go under difficult circumstances. read more

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My invariable haircut request is simple: "A good cleanup and light trim--not too short." Isak nailed it, in very little time and asking only the essential questions. What's more, the experience is full of delightful surprises, like a mechanical chair lift and retractable mirror for the rear view. I've been shopping for my go-to barber in the UES. I found it in Blades & Cuts. read more

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This is my first time getting a haircut here and I love the outcome! Mark is very polite and asks exactly the right questions to make. You comfortable sitting in the chair. I trust how he cut my hair and I love the style. The aura of the place was great too! I recommend this place 100% read more

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One of the barbers was clearly rushing as FAST as he could through the haircut. I asked for one small modification and in a huff, he starts hacking away at my hair. Literally just indiscriminately taking hair in his fingers and cutting wherever. I get It they're busy but it really sucks being the receiving end of a really rushed and bad job. If you want it done right, don't come here. read more

Sam gave a perfect fade and line up! He's a meticulous and talented barber. The price was lower than I expected for the quality of the haircut. I'll definitely be back! read more

Went here the other day bc my usual barbershop was super crowded (york 77). Waited for five minutes and got one of the best cuts I've gotten in nyc. Thanks guys! read more

Still my grooming home away from home! Mark and his team give superb haircuts in a friendly and traditional barbershop environment. The ability to book an appointment on their website has made it even easier to visit this gem of a spot on UES! read more

High quality barbershop. Very fair prices for manhattan and amazing barbers. Check this place out if you want a quality cut from quality barbers. The owner is a genuine and nice guy, pays attention to detail and is great at what he does. read more

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I met Mark while he was at Art of Shaving, and honestly have never had a better haircut from anyone. If you think men's haircuts are standard/ one size fits all, you're wrong. Mark understands different hair types and how to get the results you actually want. I had asked every barber, stylist etc for what I thought was a simple request for years- a low fade. I thought maybe my hair texture just wasn't right because surely, after asking some pretty knowledgeable people a basic request, it must be me right? Mark immediately understood my request, hair type, and is the only person to give me the results I wanted. Not to mention, my cuts with Mark are the only ones that still look good after the first week, let alone a month! I have never been this enthusiastic about a barber in my life, and I think any of his clients can share the same sentiment. read more

Came in looking like Paul Bunyan and left looking 10 years younger. Not the cheapest place in the world but you get what you pay for. I'll be coming back here! read more

Love the guys at Blades + Cuts NYC. Always do an awesome job with my hair and appreciate the great conversation. Convenient, affordable and they take great precaution in the COVID era. Mark is the man. read more

Amazing barbershop. Both Mark and his dad are professional and expert at their craft. My go to when I lived in the Upper East Side. Now that I've moved, I will miss these guys. read more

Cesar was fantastic. Incredible attention to detail and really took his time to make sure I was happy with the cut. Best haircut experience I've had in a long time. read more

I had a great experience here. Marc was excellent: very detailed oriented, precise and easy going. He was a master stylist at the art of shaving who left and started his own shop. He's a professional and you'll walk out feeling and looking like a million bucks. They take reservations but I called about about 20 minutes before I showed up and only have to wait a few minutes before getting my cut. They are cash only now but will be installing a credit card system soon. I highly recommend giving them a shot. I know I'll be coming back again. read more

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I've been going to Blades & Cuts for just over a year now and every one one of the barbers there is amazing and does an incredible job with great attention to detail. They all truly care about what they do and make sure that you leave feeling like a new man! Would definitely recommend this shop to anyone in the area (though I hope the wait for Sam doesn't increase by too much!!) read more

The portly gentleman in the first chair a few Saturdays back took a 1 buzzer to my sides harder and more aggressive than any barber I've ever encountered. We're not expecting salon type treatment here, but hair cuts generally feel refreshing and pleasant. This experience couldn't have been further from that. It actually hurt and I'm surprised I didn't bleed. I didn't let him do any scissor work up top after seeing his approach on the sides. I likely won't be back unless I'm convinced there are less aggressive barbers in shop. read more

Just a solid, neighborhood barbershop that I've been going to for a few years and really like. Totally recommend.

Great place for a good haircut. Every time I go I get a great cut & the shave is so nice and relaxing. Worth every penny.

My boyfriend was in dire need of a haircut on a Sunday afternoon, and his barber was out of town. We never heard of this barbershop but decided to try it out. From the moment we stepped in, the owner, Mark was extremely friendly and greeting. My boyfriend wanted a fade and his barber was out of town, Mark exceeded his expectations and more. My boyfriend will continue going to Mark. He is so happy he found this hidden gem. What got me to love this place was that as I was waiting for my boyfriend to get a haircut, I was thirsty and Mark offered me a cold bottle of water, it was a very nice gesture. Thank you Mark for such a pleasant experience. PS: I absolutely love the theme of the barbershop! read more

I have to leave this review as a warning...I've been growing my hair out for a few years and get a fade on the sides about every 4-6 weeks, nothing crazy. I was looking for a new place so I went here. There were two barbers, a man and a woman, I sat down with the woman. I should have known immediately this was a bad idea when she asked me to put my own hair up. Every barber I've been to uses their clips and whatnot to put it up so they can work. I gave the simple instruction that I wanted a fade, starting at 0. That's usually enough of an instruction because every barber knows how to blend it up so it looks good and uses my current hairline as a guide. She seemed confused, had to ask the guy about it and then they started asking me about how I wanted it done. I've never had to explain a fade because every other barber knows what to do and can figure it out just by looking at the existing grown-in fade. I should have just gotten up at that point. I went through with it and sure enough it's about the sloppiest work I have seen. She went up way too high, I have little hairs of varying length sticking out of the sides where the fade was supposed to end, the sides aren't even with each other and it just looks awful. I don't know how to accurately describe how bad it is, how seriously they screwed up a simple fade. I would have appreciated some honesty that she didn't know what she was doing or at least that she clearly didn't understand what I wanted (which was about as simple as it gets). How does a barber not know how do to a fade on someone that looks good? After years of growing I don't even know if I can salvage what's left because I will not be able to get the side right with how much she took off. How could she cut into the long hair??? so unbelievably careless. Oh, and to top it off, there isn't even a fade, it's just basically the same length all the way up. I'm mostly mad at myself because it was clear from the beginning that this wasn't going to go well. I guess it's ultimately my fault for not going with my gut regarding the incompetency. I get that the end result is on me. So be warned, don't make the same mistake I did and please stay as far away from this place as possible. read more

Great haircut. Tough to find a good barber and Mark did a great job. I'll be back for sure.

Best barber in NYC . Look no further. Highly recommend him . Thank you Mark for all of these years of outstanding service . read more

I was a walk in and couldn't be happier that I did. The barber asked all of the right questions to understand what I wanted, made some suggestions based on what my hair does naturally and it turned out great. I'd 100% recommend Blades & Cuts to anyone looking for a solid good cut. read more

Great neighborhood barber. Mark is friendly and very proficient. Recently opened but my go to place

THE BEST place to get haircuts in New York. Period. I found Mark at The Art of Shaving on Madison and now am a loyal customer here at his own shop, Blades and Cuts. It's difficult to find a barber that really knows what he is doing. I tried so many places that just couldn't get it right. It was crazy frustrating and felt like I was wasting my time and money, UNTIL I met Mark. When you find the right barber, you don't go anywhere else. It's like a weight lifted off your shoulders. Check him out and Thank me later. read more

Great barber shop. Mark is an expert. An excellent barber. It is a great neighborhood establishment. I have run into people from New Jersey and Long Island who make the trip in because the end result of the barbering experience is so good. Prices are fair and the wait times are never that long. read more

Been here a bunch. Great guys and great cuts. Very affordable and thorough with straight blade shave around the edges at the end. Very reliable. read more

I have used Blades & Cuts many times the last year for myself and my kids. The reason why I keep coming back is first of all because of the quality of their work, but it is also a very friendly and professional staff. I think I must have been cut by all of them, and I'm always very satisfied. Will also mention their wide selection of services, which meet all my needs. Prices are good, too. This is my favorite barbershop at UES and I'll give them my best recommendations. read more

I've been a long time customer of Mark! I met Mark a few years ago in Brooklyn and followed him around ever since. Even though I have to travel to the city I'm willing to do it because Mark is a very skillful and comforting barber. When you sit down on that chair you know Mark has everything under control. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Mark is the best - trust me. read more

Came here on Christmas Eve. Friendly conversation and did a great job. After trying a few in the neighborhood, this will be my spot! Hard to find a place like this on the UES! read more

Have been going to this barbershop for about a year now and I've always gotten a good haircut. The barbers are nice and friendly. Mark is very talented and always does a good job whenever I'm looking for a cut. The most I've ever had to wait was 15 minutes too. read more

I originally came here for Ilya, but Mark is a worthy replacement for his third cousin: thorough and careful, and my wife approves of the result. read more

Been coming here for about 3 months and always come out happy. Sam does a great job on my fade and haircut. He take his time and makes sure your happy. Glad I found this barbershop as I live 3 blocks away. David read more

Excellent service very professional cleaned me up quickly and did a great job. Looked great flying from NY to LA. My go to place when im in town read more