I have been getting my hair cut by Vic for many years. When she opened her new shop I was a little…read moreconcerned that I would lose the personal touch that I had always had with Vic. Not to worry. Vic is still a really nice person and a great barber. No fuss, no muss, just a great haircut and a nice visit with an old friend.

Horrible experience. Do not go to this place. They like to flash pictures of there children but…read moreapparently hate cutting children's hair. Pulled my son out of daycare to get a fresh cut. Showed up 7 minutes late and service was refused. He is 2 years old his head is small the cut wouldn't have taken long. Vicki has lost her passion for haircuts. When she first opened this wouldn't have been an issue. Heartless move by Vicki.

Patsy's, and the Heart of a City The heart of a city doesn't…read morebeat in time to the rhythm of landmarks whose silhouettes are stamped on postcards. Its pulse doesn't shake the shopping centers or the offices or the multitudes they carry. It honors no arrhythmia before the Capitol or the architecture that has grown around it. Because it's often the case that the biggest machine lives and dies not by its most imposing part, but by the smallest pin in its center. It's easy to miss Patsy's Barber Shop if you're weaving through the traffic of State and Pearl. You have to know to take the right onto Howard Street and go slowly enough not to miss the white neon tubing that brightens the shop and casts just enough of its glow onto the sidewalk to let you see the barbers ply their trade. Patsy's opened in 1930 at the cusp of the Great Depression, when a proper haircut was a man's resume and the newspaper on the empty seat was the employment office. It was a family business, like many that had dotted the downtown and further south to the neighborhoods that would eventually be sacrificed to Nelson Rockefeller's sense of grandeur. William "Tragedy" Yager now presides over the memories absorbed into the mirrors and the padded chairs. Since 2006, he's followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather, a man who likely opened up shop as he always did on the day Japanese planes set off for infamy. And anyone who's had a seat in one of his chairs and a hot towel on their face knows that Tragedy didn't just inherit a trade; he inherited a love and a duty to everyone that crosses the threshold. A large man with a long, thick beard and a tapestry of tattoos lining both temples, he wouldn't strike you as a man you would want to meet in a dark alley. But again, the seat, the hot towel, two minutes in conversation, and you'll realize that he's exactly the man you would want to meet in a dark alley if your car broke down, if you were cold, hungry and scared, if everybody passed you by. Because there are certain things you can expect from those possessed of the instinct of leadership. But what you may not expect is that sometimes, the places where matters are truly decided accept walk-ins. Patsy's Barber Shop has two locations, 3 Howard Street in downtown Albany and Room 126 on the Concourse Level. Call for an appointment and check for hours. And be sure to patronize the many barbers Tragedy has trained personally.

I'm an out of towner! I've been in town for a few weeks and it can be tough with the trust and…read moreeverything built around that for picking which shop to go to for my next cut. The service, quality, vibe, and aesthetic were an exact match from all other reviews and pictures you see online. Of course the service matters the most right? I was able to snag 2 different barbers in my time out here and have had nothing but phenomenal work at Patsys! I'm telling everyone local and anyone heading up here that THIS IS THE PLACE for a cut.

Had my little guy's hair cut here. Great price low wait and speedy service. Dom was a trip he had…read moreloads of funny stories and knew so much history of the shop and area it was truly fascinating to hear it all! Plus the chairs are original and the shops been around for over 100 years he said! Super cool.

Dom listens and cuts your hair the way you ask. He asked if I wanted my eyebrows trimmed and did a…read moregood job. His hair cutting is high quality and his prices are low - he charges just $10 for a hair cut with no additional charge for eyebrow trimming. I leave a good tip because I think his prices are too low. Excellent value. Dom is back from some surgery and ready to accept customers. The barbershop is located behind BLISS Cafe & Creamery on Delaware Ave in Delmar.

Was able to get an appointment with Mary Kate the same day for my college age kid on the same day…read more He loved it wife loved it bonus! Brought my other college age son over a few days later same results. Nice quiet friendly shop. Cute dog.

I was very pleasantly surprised. The plaza location had been a deterrent as it's not where you…read morewould assume coming for personal grooming. And, I'd worried whether in fact it would be a bona fide men's barber shop as so many are actually salons. Well, clearly, I'd been mistaken in my assumptions. But not wanting the hassle of driving into downtown Albany and looking for parking I chose to give this a try based on the enthusiastic Yelp reviews. Many men simply don't find a salon meets their specific grooming needs. But, walking in your immediately realize that you are in an actual men's barber shop though it's staffed by both women and men. It's relaxed, informal, yet very professional. And from listening to the customers coming in and leaving as well as their phone traffic, it's a popular business and one fully booked. I have a full beard and I've had bad experiences in the past with having barbers carelessly and aggressively trim it, and today it was in serious need off trimming and rounding. The young woman who I worked with listened to what I wanted, proceeded gradually regularly checking whether I was comfortable with how she was proceeding, and simply did a splendid job. It was clear she had ample experience and expertise and I sat back and relaxed as she worked. My haircut was simple and standard. And, at the end she trimmed and squared the back of my neck with a straight razor. Normally I tend to get my hair cut randomly but I was so pleased that I immediately scheduled my next appointment. This was perhaps the most relaxed haircut and trim I've experienced in decades. I am admittedly persnickety, and I left here totally impressed.

You will not find a better Barber anywhere. I'm a senior citizen and Saad gave me my best haircut…read moreever. Saad is truly a master at his craft.

Saad is amazing. Total gem hidden in the Hudson Valley north of Kingston. A true artist, and as…read morereal as it gets. He approaches his work with passion and humanity, and a skill level that is all too rare these days. We were so lucky to find his shop. He went the extra mile to help sort out my son's very tricky long curly hair that most other barbers wouldn't even touch. I had several celebrity stylists in NY say they couldn't / wouldn't do it, and then we found Saad and he made it look easy. Phenomenal experience. 5 stars.

This place is a great place to get your hair cut. It's a nice clean shop, everyone is very friendly…read moreand helpful. If you want to do something different than you usually do, these guys have good suggestions and know what they are doing. They have experience with different hair types, and styles. Highly recommend this place!

Spent roughly 20 years looking for the perfect barber shop. One where you not only got a great cut…read moreat a great price, but just as importantly a place where everyone enjoyed themselves and joked around in an almost "movie" like setting. Headliners fits the bill when it comes to fun and friendly atmospheres, but most importantly the barbers who work there treat you like your a regular even when it's your first time in that chair. Since my first cut their roughly 2 years ago I have never so much as thought to go any where else. I genuinely enjoy my monthly cut and look forward to going in the shop. In fact if it were up to me and if my hair grew fast enough you'd see me in "Headliners" every week. I highly suggest seeing Jose Martinez for a guaranteed great overall experience. With that being said each and every barber at this shop is solid and more then worth the price of admission!

Im visiting from San Diego. I'm very particular to what barber i go to. This place is a hidden gem…read more One of the best cuts iv gotten in a long time. They are very friendly and took me in as a walk in. In need of a great haircut check them out

Simply the best. Jake opened his own shop on Railroad Street - real barber, just like it should…read morebe...hot lather, straight razor if you want. Traditional barber shop service with a modern twist.

Not only a great haircut, but Marcos does it with style, pride and passion. Very fairly priced and…read morehe keeps the shop neat, clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!

I just moved to Albany. I was searching on yelp to find a good barber to get a hair cut and I…read moredecided to give "Creative Image Hair Salon" a try which turn out to be the best choice i could make. I mean every thing about it was good. The hair cut was flawless, the barber was super friendly and we were having a conversation during the whole time he was doing my hair and he did a perfect job. Last but not least, the price was totally decent. As a customer I was totally satisfied and although it was a bit far from my campus but I will definitely go there again.

Great men's barber shop. They take walk ins and appointments. The ATM is broken. They charge a…read moresteep fee for cuts and for ATM but take their time with customers. Review: 5

Great place great service. Ask for Matt Raymond. I do recommend doing appointment they do walk ins…read morebut you might be waiting. I was a walk in and was seated within 45 minutes. This is a place to go to for straight razor cuts.

Professional Barbershop has a great atmosphere. A very no nonsense traditional vibe. You can tell…read morethat the owner, Monk, is very passionate about his trade having been at it for 50+ years. In a world where 15 minute supercuts hack jobs are becoming the norm finding a true quality barbershop is getting harder and harder. Professional Barbershop delivers great haircuts, a friendly neighborhood environment at an unbeatable $12 a cut.