Just tried this place for the first time and had one of the best haircuts of my life. I had been going to a few different barber shops in the neighborhood but couldn't find one I really liked. Most places insist on using electric clippers and leave a funny flap in my hair that looks kind of weird and usually needs fixing at home. I told Derek the issue and he said no problem. He used scissors for the whole thing and did an amazing job. Even took the time to dry my hair fully before thinning it out a bit. In summary I think this is a 5-star barber shop and recommend it and Derek completely. read more

I have been a few times and although each experience gets progressively worse, there was a time when this place was decent. Unfortunately, my most recent visit will be my last. When I walked in, the girl at the counter asked if there was anyone in particular I wanted to have cut my hair. Since the guy that usually cuts my hair wasn't in, I said jokingly "whoever is the best!" .. wink wink. She laughs and says "No problem.. I'll put you with.... oh wait, he's booked. Um.. never mind." I then proceed to get seated with a new girl who has so much food in her teeth, I was afraid to speak with her. After explaining "just a bit of a trim... I like my hair a little longer", she proceeds to give me the worst haircut I've ever seen while complaining about the "commercialism of our neighborhoods". Not only was this cut reminiscent of an army buzz cut, there were chunks of hair missing all over my head. The areas that didn't have random short chunks taken out, were completely uneven. Seriously, this haircut was so bad it's almost laughable. A blind, retarded monkey could have given me a better haircut. This was a haircut to make babies cry, cause wives to divorce their husbands and cause Switzerland to start the next world war. The girl who cut my hair and the receptionist then had the audacity to tell me how great it looked and then charge me $45. This place is the epitome of hipster culture and a perfect example of what to expect in Williamsburg. Overeducated, "entitled", hypocritical, trust fund kids that add no value to society, have no life experience and complain about the commercialism of our neighborhoods. Here's a tip for your shitty haircut... the reason your neighborhoods are becoming commercialized is because normal hard working people are sick of paying top dollar for shitty service and an even shittier attitude! read more

I had been coming to Fellow Barber around every 3 weeks for the past year and a half and received many very good haircuts and trims, a few that were so-so, and a few that were truly outstanding. Based on that experience, I'd give the place four or five stars. Yesterday morning, I came in for a beard trim service. I shook hands with a new barber, sat down, and told him I wanted to get the sides of the beard trimmed very, very slightly, the edge around the neck cleaned up, but I absolutely *did not want to shorten the length at all.* He seemed to speak English fluently and to have heard me. But casually and quick as you like, proceeded to erase a solid inch and a half of length, perhaps 8 months worth of growth. (Why didn't I forestall this happening? I was leaned back in the chair with a hot towel over my eyes, and my beard had been of sufficient length that I couldn't feel the clippers.) As soon as I sat up and looked in the mirror, I had an urge to scream at the top of my lungs and headbutt the barber in the eye so powerful I could only suppress it by tightening my face into a rictus grin and paying and tipping like an automaton as fast as humanly possible. I'm still very mad at myself for not taking a moment to calm down, collect my thoughts, and refuse to pay a goddamn cent for this butchery. I will never go to fellow barber again. read more

Rich is a great barber. Its too bad management and front desk make this place unbearable with their "im too cool" williamsburg hipster attitude. They dont take reservations, but have no trouble telling you to come "within 30 for no wait". Would be nice to get a simple apology for once and not an egotistical rant. They certainly dont need my business to stay open and do well. But its unfortunate richy has to lose a loyal customer. -- UPDATE: Couldn't escape the place. I went back, but if you're no fan of waiting indefinite amounts, then go early. There's not a long wait, no attitude, and not much to complain about. FYI it's $42 w/o tip for a cut, and you can only tip with cash. read more

So Lexi is my GIRL, I cannot say enough how much I enjoy stopping in for a cut from her. She seriously kills it and understands exactly what I'm going for every time I stop in. From micro bobs to "men's cuts" she's made everything work so well. Friendly chatty atmosphere, great tunes playing & coffee literally in the shop if you'd like some. Worth every penny. Love you Lexi!! read more

Fellow Barber - First cut I ever got from Lexi, really helped to make sure it still felt feminine. I got a 1,001 compliments from this cut. - Barbers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Totally friendly vibe early on a Sunday morning. Right on time. It was my first time with Derek. He's just awesome. When I asked for his opinion, he offered great feedback, with specific reasoning why this or that would work well... and that we could start the cut and then consider options on length as we went. A great listener who really hears and understands what you are saying. A really thoughtful guy, who made the experience that much better. When he finished up, it was better than I could have imagined. I left feeling really good about everything. Great place, really great person, really great cut. read more

This shop is awesome. Very clean, awesome staff, and great product selection. All of which make the high price tag very much worth it. Raquel was amazing! Her attention to detail and approach to explaining her process and addressing any questions or concerns you may have is so refreshing. I highly recommend her if you're not sure who to go to. read more

Eileen crushed it. I've had cuts, all around Williamsburg and she is top class. Really knew what she was doing, and tidied up my shag well. The hot towel and neck shave was also a great touch. Barber and Supply, great service, perfect price point, skilled barbers, cool shop. What are you waiting for? Go now. Steve. read more

For 25 years i didn't trust anyone else with cutting my hair except for my mother who is a hairdresser. Ever since I moved away to NYC i wondered who i would find to replace her and would go months and months without getting a proper haircut because i feared my precious locks would be ruined by the wrong choice of barber or stylist. After a few experiences that left me unhappy, i was still searching for the right hands. I finally asked the person at work with the best hair where he got his haircut and he told me about Fellow Barber. I was advised to see Chris "the scottish guy" and so i went with the hopes of finally putting an end to my search. I was blown away by how amazing my hair looked, the attention to detail, the professional manner, and the pleasant space that Fellow barber had to offer. I kept coming back and eventually worked with Alexia who is also amazing. I'm so thankful to have found this place because they make me beautiful every time i go. I go from fur ball to GQ in 30 minutes. If you're smart, you will go before rush hour and on a weekday. i can personally vouch for the talents of CHRIS and ALEXIA. I will continue to come here for as long as is possible. $40 for a haircut and $20 for a Trim. They use great products too. Hooray for Fellow Barber! read more

"My clients [at FSC Barber Rivington] would kill for this," my barber, Lindsey, said. "We have one to three hour waits over there." I walked in and waited only as long as it took to give my name and expectations for my hair before being seated. I got an excellent trim for $25 with friendly service. To my fellow gentlemen in the neighborhood: this joint is worth the visit. read more

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Loved the first two haircuts I got, then was stuck with an older gentleman who should NOT be cutting hair. I won't rant but my hair is crooked - CROOKED! and I'm going back tomorrow to demand a free fixup. UPDATE: I went back and they gracefully fixed my hair perfectly. So I raised the review from 2-3 stars read more

Professional staff. Appointment was right on time as scheduled. Love my haircut, Bob took his time and did a nice job. read more

$45 for men's haircut. Was a bit nervous trying out a new barber. Found fellow barber on Yelp and decided to try them. I was a walk in yesterday so it was great that they could take me as quickly as they did albeit mid day during the week shouldn't be too busy. Martin did a great job not taking off too much hair and leaving the length I wanted to keep. read more

This was my second time. First time with Anderson was great so I went again but never again. Not only his annoying attitude but also he burned my hair and scalp while drying. He knew he did ( cause I saw his face) but never apologized or asked me that I'm ok. It's been 6-7 hours past still hurts my scalp. Almost want to sue him, if I can. He needs to learn again how to dry hair first before bragging he is personal stylist multi millionaire whatever I don't know about other stylist but don't go with 'ANDERSON' read more

This is my 2nd review for Fellow Barber, but only because it's gotten even better. With work, it was hard to continue seeing Taylor, but then Lexi popped out of the heavens and literally knew exactly what I wanted. From switching from pomade to sea salt, to figuring out how to get the 'poof' I wanted in my hair, to fixing my problems with cowlicks, Lexi is absolutely fantastic. She's also so much fun to talk to, really treats every cut like art, and uses it as her release. Lexi a true professional that loves what she does and I would highly recommend her. read more

Five stars for Derek. He's absolutely amazing. Extremely talented, detailed, personable, and knowledgeable about his craft. A true artist. Always makes you feel comfortable and listens to what you want. One star knocked off because the front desk staff here is outright obnoxious and rude. Both times I've been it's nothing but attitude from the front desk employees. Other than that, just ignore them and go see Derek for the best haircut ever. read more

I like you guys and want you to be better. I wanted more of an experience. The hot towel was nice, but a shampoo could have been a good way to start off. I have to say that the full service at John Allen's is much more of a treat. The hair cut was very good but not much different from the $15 cut at Royal Barber on St Marks. And the space is cool. So back to my point your good but you could be better. read more

$85 for a straight-razor shave and much-needed haircut. It took a good solid 90 minutes, I felt pampered. Results look good as well! read more

Fellow Barber - $85 and 90 minutes later, freshly shaven and cut! Expensive but excellent. - Barbers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been coming here for about two months. The shop itself is impressive with a coffee shop and a sunroof above the waiting bench filled with an impressive selection of (current) magazines. Each time I go in for either a trim or a buzz I can expect a great conversation and an awesome cut thanks to Richie P. The compliments I receive for my hair from friends are never ending. No one else is ever allowed to cut my hair again. I live in Astoria and the two train commute is well worth the experience. read more

I recently came to Fellow Barber for the sole reason that my Barber Doug recently moved his business there. He's not new to the hair game by any standard so don't be mistaken. Doug is a seasoned barber/stylist that has been cutting my hair for a long time now and after every cut I am amazed as to how well of a job he does and how passionate he is at his craft. He never rushes a cut, takes his time to listen and talks about how you want your hair cut. Couldn't ask for a better Barber. read more

Never had a bad experience with any of the barbers, but on Nov 12 the receptionist at night was quite rude. She kept talking low while I was checking out and was not telling me if the machine was ready for my credit card or not. I kept asking her with no answer, and she kept talking to herself. I thought she was drunk, high or possessed. Any of those options would not be unusual for some of the hipster losers in the neighborhood. Finally I had to raise my voice to the point that I felt I was yelling at her. Turns out she was on the phone with an ear piece having some casual conversation with whoever and ignoring the customer. Completely unprofessional. I have been going here for 8 years and never experienced such idiocy. Not sure why the owner pays her not to work. read more

Reviewing Purely based on the wait list system, their online system sucks. Kudos for having a web-based wait list with a site that is phone compatible. However for the second time I have added myself to the wait list. Neither time was under 2 hours even though the site said 30-50 minutes. I then got a text saying they are ready to see me. Then got there and had to wait another 20 minutes. Sucks. Haircut is fine but hard to mess up a buzz cut. I guess it's good for them to be busy. However I just wouldn't get on the wait list if I knew it would be 2 hours (or at least I could plan my day accordingly). Twice bitten, third time shy? read more

I was really looking forward to my Fellow Barber experience, but instead it was a nightmare. I came in for a trim with Sandy, and she barely listened and took forever to do something so basic. Sandy ending up botching my hair so bad I had to go somewhere else for a correction a few hours later. It was cut uneven, and the person who corrected my hair was shocked at the horrific job she did. To make it worse, it felt like she drew out the entire experience to fill a time slot making it just torturous. Oh and it was expensive. Never going back again! read more

The best haircut I have had in a long time. Derek did an incredible job! Hot shaving cream, straight razor on my neck, attention to the fade, excellent all around. read more

Wayne is the best barber I've ever had. My hair is important as someone in entertainment, it's a big part of my income, and I've searched all over New York for a barber that is perfectly reliable and exceptionally talented. I feel like I usually go in to a cut with Wayne with a specific idea of what I want but a vague way of explaining it since I don't know much about barberry. Wayne takes what I ask for and makes it happen beautifully. Not only is he consistent with providing the same exact cut I usually ask for and I know I can go in and get it the way I want, but he also is highly capable at handling curveballs when I need a specific look for a specific audition or meeting. Talent and reliability aside, wayne is a fun guy who I'd get a beer with any day, and his professionalism is top quality. I love my hair, and Wayne's the only one I let touch it now. Fellow barber seems to be full of barbers lol Wayne, though I've never used them, the atmosphere of fellow is awesome. read more

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Terrible experience. First, I call to ask if I can come in a little before my appointment time, they say they're very busy and couldn't fit me in. Okay, no problem. Except when I get there, there is literally not a single soul in the establishment. Dude at the register is super rude for no reason (seen that mentioned in a few other reviews as well). Then the barber proceeds to take off way more than I asked for. I say leave it below the ears multiple times, it doesn't happen. I ask him to stop cutting and he keeps trimming it. For a $50 haircut, this looks like a $10 haircut. read more

Been going here for almost 7 years. It feels like they stole my barber from me. I cannot get haircuts as frequently due to cost. I also do not want to loose the rapport I have with my barber. At one point a haircut was 40$ in a span of 2 years it has gone up to 63$.There is no loyal customer reward or consideration. If one were to tip the barber that makes a haircut 73$. If I break down the financials its just not affordable to get a haircut @ fellow barber anymore unless I downgrade to a junior barber. The barbers are top of the line but that does not justify the price changes. It is time to start thinking about the cost of a haircut. https://www.gq.com/story/haircut-cost-barber read more

Fausto is the best! Great personal service from an experienced cutter. This is my favorite Fellow Barber location!

I recently relocated from Central PA and left an amazing barber behind. I have a crazy beard and stache and thought I'd have to try several barbers to find the right fit. So happy I found Rob at Fellow Barber. Check that off the list! 5-star conversation and cut! Thanks. read more

Best Costumer Service and Knowledge from ALEXIA S She gives the best service i ever received on a barber shop and the haircut was just perfection. What im trying to say is that .... If you go to fellow barber and dont cut your hair with the french lady ALEXIA S you have mental problems . Best Danny read more

I just got the best haircut of my life from Alexia at Fellow Barber! I've had the same person cutting my hair for almost 10 years, but I needed a fresh set of eyes to give me a different look, and Alexia was the perfect person for the job. With minimal explanation on my part, she understood immediately what I was wanted, and she clearly explained how she was going to cut it before getting to work. Alexia works quickly but precisely, and I felt 100% comfortable the whole time, not like I needed to monitor her every move. She's also really fun to chat with and we cracked each other up. I love that cuts are followed by a hot towel and neck massage. The shop itself is a really nice space, and I love the products they use. Definitely will be returning here for all future cuts! read more

Derek Hayes is by far the most amazing barber I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's extremely knowledgeable, has tons of experience, and will make having a haircut a fun time. He also provides excellent styling advice and help on hair maintenance, which is crucial after a cut. If you're going to this location, book with Derek you will not be disappointed whatsoever. The man knows what he's doing! Thanks Derek! read more

Derek is amazing. Fellow barber is lucky to have his skill set working at there establishment.

Rude. Rude staff. More pretentious than the manhattan locations for some reason. The cashier especially.

Really nice people in there. But ended up paying $60 for a $20 haircut. Probably won't be going back.

Just got my haircut and Maria did an awesome job. Couldn't be happier! It looks like yelp wants me to write more words so they'll post this as a review so that's why I'm writing this sentence. read more

Horrible customer service! I called to apologize and to try and reschedule my appointment that I couldn't make and the receptionist gave me a complete attitude and told me I couldn't make another appointment unless I could absolutely make the next one. No one should be spoken to that way. I understand that barbers make money by clients but emergencies do happen and people should be more understanding of that. They just lost a possible repeat costumer. It's really unfortunate. read more

Switched over here recently and got my hair cut and beard trimmed by Wayne. Nice, bright shop with a friendly staff. It was actually relaxing to go there after work, especially because there are a few bars I like nearby where I can grab a drink right after. I'm going to keep going here. read more

Great environment; great barbers; great haircut; great price. And the scented hot towel at the end is to due for. What's not to like!

My first time here and after only 2 short minutes Eileen had figured me out. She just got it. Quick, reasonably priced and friendly. I'll come back. read more