Marcel gives a fabulous cut!! (I went from long hair to medium length AND BANGS!! (And if you know what I mean, you KNOW!) This is a drastic change. I absolutely loved the attention she paid to my photo inspiration and told me what I could "actually" accomplish with my hair (we all want what we can't have). She also said - "I'm going to cut less and then if you want, I can cut more". YES ! This is what a professional stylist is all about. Passion. The 2nd floor studio is no frills, but I'd rather not pay for that- my rent is high enough thanks. Will absolutely be back ! read more

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Marcel is a great find! She sculpts my hair style like an artist with scissors. I am always happy with the result. I highly recommend her expertise. She's the BEST on the Upper WEST! read more

Marcel has been cutting my hair since I moved to the Upper West Side in April of 2021. It was a great choice. Her haircuts are terrific and her pricing is quite reasonable. She also accommodates customers with unusual hours if requested, including Sundays. I highly recommend trying Marcel if you are looking for a great place to get your hair cut. read more

Absolute dedication and talent here. Went by accident and am returning regularly since ! Hotly recommended for precise and not-all-buzz cuts. read more

Marisella is outstanding. I've had many people work on my hair over the years and she is by and away the best with a pair of scissors I've even seen. My hair keeps it shapes week after week and I'm not even sure I need to go as regularly as I do because it never seems to lose its shape. But I go anyway :) read more

I was able to walk in and have a great haircut just now from Marisela. She was supremely patient and unhurrying, taking my feedback and her time to go even shorter when I requested. I cut off a lot of hair for a men's cut (4 inches plus a fade), and it came out to $35 + tip. She accepts Venmo. read more

This place is great for kids! If they're small enough, as mine is just 3, they won't notice the dilapidation of the place but will enjoy the little shelf of toys they have and the sweet ladies who run it. Marcel herself cut my child's hair and was as sweet as they come and he had a great first Barber experience. Highly recommend!! read more

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Thank you so much for bringing my hair back to life! She is no joke with the scissors and highly recommend for men with medium/long hair. This is the best haircut I have had in years. I won't go anywhere else again. read more

I was pleasantly surprised to receive a good haircut on short notice in this unpretentious salon. Marcel was right on about what length was best for me. I will return! read more

What a lovely salon! Great conversation, great haircut ($20 + tip) and very attentive to social distancing precautions. Would come back. Located on the second floor (press the buzzer inside the ground floor door), up the stairs into a wonderful light and airy space. read more

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Great little salon! Called for a same day appointment and arrived a little late but it wasn't busy and I was quickly seated. Marcel is very attentive and asked a lot of questions to help recommend the best cut. Originally I wanted just a trim but as Marcel says, she is not your average hairstylist and will give her opinion on what she thinks looks best. We decided to go a little shorter than I normally get and I was very happy with the result. Not a huge change but she could tell I was scared to try anything drastic and I appreciated her input. She had a hairstylist in training watch and made sure to demonstrate exactly what she was doing. I can only assume they will be hiring more stylists as this salon seems very popular! Overall very happy with the attention to detail and customer service I received. All for $25 before tip! Definitely one of the best value haircuts I have had in the city. Marcel is very skilled and can cut hair for men, women, and children. Be sure to call ahead for an appointment as you will have to wait a while if you try for a walk-in. I will be back for my next cut soon! read more

Lygia who runs this place is LEGIT. Talented, kind, and deeply dedicated to her craft as a stylist and barber. Men, women, children, and everyone in between she can do it all and does it well. On a street of countless mediocre shops, Marcel's is truly a gem. Take advantage of this local business and go get a great haircut. read more

Consistently excellent haircuts. I'm always seen promptly and welcomed with a smile, highly recommend!

If you a man with mid-length or long hair, I can tell you from firsthand experience there is no better hair salon than Marcel's Unisex Salon. I've been to all the nearby barbershops and they've messed up my hair every time and it looked awful: the nearby shops on W 72nd St. have less experience using scissors. Come here! You will not regret it!! read more

I was very impressed with Marisela and her job on my haircut! It was a pretty straightforward ask, to fade on the sides and back with a cleanup and layering on top, however she was very thorough and skillful throughout. I am very happy with my cut and will no doubt return. The Salon was clean, comfortable, with large windows. Price was very reasonable -- 28+tax and tip (men's) Overall, I would certainly recommend Marisela and this Salon. read more

Great haircut and owner is super friendly and got a great men's haircut and beard trim. Super clean and would highly recommend. Went during covid and the hairdresser studio is super clean. Would highly recommend and supporting a small business. Much better priced than a lot of similar studios on the UWS. Is located right by Trader Joe's read more

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Great place to get a hair cut. Taking my 3 year old since his first cut. I Know the owner for about 10 years. She always provide an excellent service. read more

I never leave reviews but this place deserves it. I have been looking for a place that knows how to do scissor cuts and I'm glad I gave this place a chance. I have tried other barbershops around the area and the cuts are always rushed, nobody has been able to do a good scissor cut for my hair. The price is great $35. It is good to find someone who won't just chop the top of your hair as fast as possible. I waited 3 months to get a haircut because there are no barbers with scissor skills, only machine. This place has both definitely recommend it!!! read more

I came in from LA, needed a haircut badly and found this salon on Yelp from the restaurant I was at. I'm so happy that I found Marcel's. She gave me a quality haircut, made me feel right at home and had a great conversation with her. 100% recommend. read more

As a woman, it's always been incredibly difficult for me to find a hair specialist who truly listens and will not chop off all of my hair. My grandmother introduced me to Marisela and since then, I haven't let anyone else cut my hair. Marisela does an amazing job and gives you exactly what you're looking for. I scheduled an appointment with her today but since she was running late, Nicolas offered to cut my hair today. I was really hesitant at first but wow! Not only was he fast and efficient, he gave my hair life and did just as amazing as Marisela. I think I've finally found my go-to salon. read more

Marcel's hair salon is a great place to get a haircut. Marcel herself takes the time to get the haircut right, provides recommendations, but also is very skilled in seeing what the customer is looking for. She also finds a time to schedule customers in so when a haircut is needed in a pinch, a time can be found. In terms of covid safety, masks are worn and are kept on throughout the haircut. I went to Dramatics (another barber shop close by) and generally felt that it never came out right. There was another barber shop that I also used to go to by the lower east side where they give a head message and a hair wash for the same price as Marcel's ($25 for men's cut), but honestly, nothing beats a good haircut. read more

It's "official"!!! After my partner, David and I "tested" Marcel for our first haircut with her in June of last year, we have been going there ever since and now we have decided that she will be our official regular haircutter because she's simply the best!!! Marcel is very hardworking and always takes pride in her work. She is very meticulous and will always ask feedback from the customer on the haircut they got. Having a young grandson herself, we think that she'll do an excellent job with children too! We hope Covid will soon be vanquished and hope Marcel's business will exponentially grow! Sam & David UWS read more

It's a one person operation, but she is amazing and knows very well how to use scissors and cut hair compared to many barber shops today. Love her and wish her the best read more

Great attention to COVID safety. I stopped by because my usual barbershop was not taking sufficient precautions and Marcel's seemed to be keen on it. Great haircut and very fair price. Highly recommend. read more

Very good and convenient located barbershop. I was walking around looking for a barber I saw a place in 72nd Street almost in the corner of Amsterdam av. But very small place it was raining and there was not place for you to wait so you have to stand out side in the rain, so I kept going like 4 door la ahead in a second floor I saw a sign for barber shop and salon I gave it a chance and the owner Marisela cut my hair, and it was very very good. Believe me is hard to find a good barber in the city who listen to you and do What you want not why they want. So very good hair cut nice and sharp!!!! If you are around this is the place to go!!! Very important for you to know she has a lot. Of space inside so you don't have to wait outside on the street ;-) read more

I have been putting off getting a haircut as the last one I got caused my daughter and girlfriend to laugh right in my face. I found Marcel's and thought what do I have to lose? It was a great experience! Marisel is super nice, works quickly and the price is right! Thank you Marisel! read more

Marcel's is terrific. My husband and I have been going there for a year, and couldn't be happier. Clean, professional, and a great haircut. Reasonable pricing, and Marcel is a very nice person. Try It, you won't be sorry. read more

My first time there and I'll definitely be back! Marisela gave me great advice, colored my hair beautifully and gave me a fantastic cut. I went from over-bleached, damaged hair to a lovely brunette with silky finish. She had a lot of patience with my hesitancy and answered all my questions. When she was finished with my hair she asked to make sure I was happy with it (I was thrilled with it) and told me how to best care for it to improve its health. My husband's eyes popped wide when he saw me and said he wants to go to her himself. And, as was mentioned in other reviews, Marisela is genuine, caring, professional and attentive. I'm so grateful I found her. read more

Marcel is hands down the best barber/hair stylist I've encountered in NYC (and I've been to A LOT). She does her best to accommodate appointments, listens to EXACTLY what you ask for, and delivers--all at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Marcel. She is now my go-to. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Marcel's. I am a woman who wears her hair very short, with the top and sides buzzed. Barber shops often feel too "male" for me, so I've been searching for a female barber with affordable prices. Marcel's fit the bill! She is very thorough with her haircuts, making sure every detail is right and checking in with you to make sure you are happy. She offers gentle suggestions about what she thinks will look nice if you seem unsure, but will not hesitate to give you what you want--big relief for me! She is also really kind and made me feel very comfortable. I will definitely be going back! read more

the staff was friendly, but my undercut got messed up when i asked for a design... one of the hairdressers there went above my line and made it all crooked so i lost some hair from it... design was crooked but before i got the design it was fine (i think). the pricing was reasonable i guess but i'm sad about my hair now :( nicholas was also really cocky about his work... the picture with the blue shirt is what i asked for. he only used clippers and did not do anything to push my hair out of the way. he left it up and loose how it was when i came in. read more

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Best barber on W 72nd Street! El mejor. Called to make a same-day appointment and was seen within one hour for a men's haircut. In and out with a great cut with scissors and buzzers, masks on the whole time. There was a sink and various products around too. read more

She is amazing! I live in the UWS and had usually gotten haircuts after work in Flatiron. When the pandemic hit, I had to look for somewhere closer to my place (hair was a total mess) and stumbled across Marcel's Unisex Salon. This is the only place I've been for a haircut since! She knows how to cut hair for both men and women. Also, not that this matters, but I'm 6'5" and she is very much shorter than me, didn't even make me slouch down so she could cut the top of my head. She got on her tip-toes! Love that extra touch ensuring my own comfort in the chair. read more

Marisela was an excellent Hairdresser. She was attentive, talented, and very friendly. Highly recommend! Excellent value.

Awesome haircut! I come here all the time for the super friendly service with a great attention to detail. Owner is very sweet and friendly; she makes sure you're satisfied with your cut! Love this place! :) read more

A really excellent barber shop. Maricela is very personable and cut my hair exactly how I'd been wanting, after a few other barbers in the neighborhood left me unsatisfied. read more

What a great find!!! Randomly stumbled upon this place. One flight up. Staff was extremely friendly and professional. Got both a hot shave and a haircut. Very relaxing and they did an excellent job. Will definitely be coming back. read more