Patrick&#x27;s of Union Street

Great!!! Went to get my haircut few times and they got exactly what I wanted…read moreThe area seems a little off but its not a big deal Lots of spot for parking if you take your vehicle They spend an hour cutting your hair if thEy have to and get the best out of it

I've been living in Schenectady for the past year now and have been consistently going here. Hands…read moredown the best most consistent haircuts I've gotten anywhere.

After: thank you for such a great experience. Everyone was super friendly, fun, and skilled.

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Patsy's Barber Shop

4.8(148 reviews)

13.0 mi

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.

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.

William trag Yager the owner.

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1788 Barbershop

4.3(6 reviews)

8.6 mi

Great service - super friendly barbers & they were awesome with my sons! My little 8 year old said…read moreit was his favorite haircut yet! Upbeat music & chill atmosphere!

i ask for a blowout taper and it is indeed not a blowout taper and i do not like it at allread more

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Ed's Barber Shop

3.8(17 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Barbers are very professional and easy to talk to. Reasonable prices and an old time feeling…read moreof barbershops from days gone by.

Not very attentive to their customers…read more Pricey for the level of service. Made an appointment but they didn't keep it. Sad.

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Headliners Barber Shop

5.0(2 reviews)

8.9 mi

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!

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A Moustachios

5.0(8 reviews)

0.9 mi

We have followed Michelle here, an excellent hair cutter and stylist who not only knows her craft…read moreincredibly well, understands how to cater to the individual head and customer. It's a pleasure to watch her work, and we've never had a bad cut from her. I particularly appreciate the ease with which she works with my younger child, who was previously nervous and very anxious about having his hair cut, but who has bonded with her in a way that puts him completely at ease. He's even *asked* to come get his hair cut, which is new. Her colleague cut my other kid's hair and did an outstanding job, clearly adjusting to his head and his personality as he went. Five stars to both of them. The new digs are in the old weird giftshop that was here, and having seen that, I appreciate how nicely it's been fixed up. It's simple, long bowling-alley style, small waiting area in front and the barber chairs down one side. They keep the TV on the DIY channels, which is excellent (I really dislike having news channels thrust upon me when at the barber's). Cash only, but they have lollipops!

Really good vibe, service. The walk-in method works. Michelle was great. The other barbers seemed…read moreengaged with their clients and take their craft seriously.

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Eric's Barbershop

4.4(7 reviews)

3.8 mi

I haven't had a professional haircut in years. I have been doing it myself, but decided to get a…read moreclean cut for my 10 year anniversary. I now realize why it's worth the money. I walked out feeling like a million bucks and had a great conversation with Eric. They made me feel at home and I'm booking my next visit right now.

No matter who cuts your hair there, it is always done to perfection. Everyone is friendly and…read morealways just walk in to get my hair cut.

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City Hall Barber Shop

4.6(5 reviews)

2.1 mi

Ant and Mike excellent Stylist!! It's like being at the track u get 1 and 1a both winners!!read more

So impressed by the barbers here! Worth the 25 min. drive. My son is extra picky which haircuts,…read moresaid he was so relaxed he fell asleep while getting his shave done.

Wedgeway Barber Shop

4.0(15 reviews)

2.4 mi

Will not take appointments. My time is to valuable to sit…read morefor an hour or more waiting for a simple haircut. Ridiculous

First timer! Learned it's the oldest running barber in NYS. 110 years old…read more Food/Drink: Complimentary water bottles. Barbers: Dawn was absolutely awesome. The previous owner and semi retired, really did a nice job. Prices: $25 not a bad price. Parking: Street parking. Bathrooms: I didn't use unsure. Atmosphere: overall chill and quaint. Quiet usually, but the girls are super talkative. Staff/Attendants: Really enjoyed the company, and they both cut hair very nicely. Enjoyed the banter back and fourth. Awesome experience! Will be back! 10/10

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Bernie's Barber Shop

5.0(2 reviews)

2.6 mi

This has got to be one of the best places to get a barber shop haircut. The people in this place…read moreare extremely nice friendly funny and they are a riot to just talk to and just have pleasant conversation with. Most of all though they really care about what you look like and care about your haircut and they want you to leave the facility happy and most of all proud of what you look like when you leave and wanting to come back when you need another haircut. They provide you with pampering and they allow you to feel good about yourself when you walk in and when you walk out. Shawn was the one that cut my son's hair and he was professional friendly and so funny and he did an amazing job and I would recommend him to anyone who would like an awesome haircut and a great experience. Thank you so much for listening.

Found a new barber in the area! David did a great job, perfect cut. Atmosphere and service was…read moreoutstanding. All the barbers were welcoming and added to the experience. NOT a large box barber, old style which is the way is should be. My regular barber from now on.

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la m.

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11 months ago

As a barber, I want to share my honest experience working at Patrick's Barbershop. I would not recommend this workplace, especially for barbers of color or Hispanic background. From my time there, I experienced a lack of trust and respect -- my actions were constantly questioned, and I was watched closely when handling cash. I also overheard inappropriate comments being made about me in front of clients, which created an uncomfortable environment. Patrick initially gave me his word that he would help me grow and improve my craft. Unfortunately, that promise was not kept. He often criticizes others under the claim of "calling out nonsense," yet his own management approach reflects the opposite. Barbers are not allowed to promote themselves or build clientele, and many sit for hours without work while he keeps taking walk-ins himself instead of distributing clients fairly. Additionally, he pressures barbers to buy his low-quality products, which he claims are superior, but they are cheaply made. Taking 50% of every haircut and not allowing barbers to build a client base makes it almost impossible to progress. The overall environment is unwelcoming. Both Patrick and his wife tend to focus on negativity and create a tense atmosphere in the shop. When I arrived on time for work one morning, I was confronted over a false accusation -- his wife claimed I was recording people simply because I was wearing glasses. I invited him to review his cameras to see that I did nothing wrong, yet he chose to walk away instead of resolving the issue professionally. If you're a new or experienced barber looking for growth, respect, and a healthy environment -- I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Dante R.

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6

14

10 years ago

This place is the best place to get groomed in town. The neon lights look amazing, they make all of their own products and they only hire the best of the best to work there. Also hanging out there getting your haircut and just listening in on the funny conversations and jokes that they have with each other is enough to make me want to keep coming back. They know what they are doing here and these guys are all really easy to talk to and always meet my expectations for my cuts. read more

Wayne C.

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4

0

11 months ago

This guy is a rip off artist takes 50% from the workers than asks each of the barbers for 20 bucks so him and his wife can clean the station you've already cleaned the same one he watches you clean before you leave everyday its like he's charging you a fee to work on top of the fee you already paid!!! IN OTHER WORDS NO BUENO!!!!NO GOOD!!!!!HE IS ALSO A COKE HEAD DONT SIT IN THAT CHAIR!!! read more

Carol S.

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3

2

2 years ago

Congrations Patrick's I am so proud of you and sure is mom and dad. Thirty years Bless you sincerely Carol Steward Stevens. .Heavenly Herb is proud too. read more

Ken L.

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20

0

3 years ago

I think Patrick is a manic/depressant. I really dislike him and the place. One of the things that bothered me is how rude he is to the other barbers. read more

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Patsy's Barber Shop

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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.

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.

Ed's Barber Shop

3.8

(17 reviews)

The Barbers are very professional and easy to talk to. Reasonable prices and an old time feeling…read moreof barbershops from days gone by.

Not very attentive to their customers…read more Pricey for the level of service. Made an appointment but they didn't keep it. Sad.

Lindsey's Barbershop

4.6

(22 reviews)

Five Star - I was passing through and called early morning from my hotel. Lindsey took me right…read morein. A Navy Vet and good guy, the shop is conveniently located, ample parking, and there is lots of memorabilia. This guy is a patriot and loves America. My haircut was done well, quickly and efficiently. If I lived here this'd be my Permanent "go-to" barber. I highly recommend. Haircut: $25, including beard and eyebrow trim.

First time here and it won't be the last. Barber is very personable and easy to carry on a…read moreconversation. Shop is very clean with many military displays. Haircut just as I wanted and the price very reasonable. Barber is a Vietnam veteran so let's support our veterans.

Clifton Plaza Barber Shop

4.3

(7 reviews)

Bottom line is this place is a family-owned, multi-generational barber shop with top notch guys who…read morewill make you look great. I grew up in Clifton Park and my Grandfather went to this shop, and now my Dad, and I have too, basically for as long as I can remember. The original barbers from my youth have retired but I believe one of their kids bought the place and is running it now. The shop used to be across the parking lot before they renovated the strip mall, but its the same shop and some of the guys are connected to the last generation of barbers. They even have the same furniture, waiting chairs, barber chairs (though without the ash trays), and I think a few other things. I got my hair cut here right before my brother's wedding some years ago and they made me look the best I've looked since high school (which is about when I left Clifton Park). You do not have to believe me, they always have someone sitting in each of their chairs, all the barbers are great BTW. First time I was in this place after the next generation took over I believe I had my hair cut by the owner. Don't quote me on it but I think he's Joe's son, if I got that wrong I'll revise this review. Last time (just this Christmas) it was Jordan. Anyway, everyone is great. Jordan could cut from my written notes, and asked me at the end if I wanted the fade to start higher up. I asked my wife and we agreed that was what we wanted and he moved it up. Either way looked great but moving it up was just what I needed. I think he asked because my hair is starting to get light up their () but it was a great move to ask me for feedback on the cut at an abstract level, so I could just guide the process while he does the real work. If I lived here I know these guys would remember anyway. They know my Dad's haircut because he does come here regularly. This is the kind of barber shop they are. Everyone in town knows about this place, even if they only have 3 reviews on Yelp, and I would have kept it that way, but I moved out to CA so now I have nothing to lose by telling the world how awesome this shop is ;-)

I called and tried to set up an appointment and was told only walk-ins. I explained my father has…read moredementia and would require an appointment was told sorry. Not good for seniors...

Wedgeway Barber Shop

4.0

(15 reviews)

Will not take appointments. My time is to valuable to sit…read morefor an hour or more waiting for a simple haircut. Ridiculous

First timer! Learned it's the oldest running barber in NYS. 110 years old…read more Food/Drink: Complimentary water bottles. Barbers: Dawn was absolutely awesome. The previous owner and semi retired, really did a nice job. Prices: $25 not a bad price. Parking: Street parking. Bathrooms: I didn't use unsure. Atmosphere: overall chill and quaint. Quiet usually, but the girls are super talkative. Staff/Attendants: Really enjoyed the company, and they both cut hair very nicely. Enjoyed the banter back and fourth. Awesome experience! Will be back! 10/10

Gregory's Barber Shop

3.6

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This place is good if you're looking for a haircut and are willing to pay for it. The price tag…read moredoesn't quite match the service, however, as long as you stay on top of the barber, they can usually do an alright job. The people are plenty nice, but it gets very packed and understaffed during rushes.

The person who had been cutting my hair had jumped from place to place, sometimes setting up in…read moresalons where old women were getting hair coloring and other times setting up in the worst areas of Albany. A week before my wedding, he disappeared completely. Gregory's was opening the week after I left my job upstairs. I had watched the place being set up for weeks, and always meant to visit to check the place out. I needed a quality cut, but time was short with all the running around with family just before the wedding. I decided to take a short trip to Delmar and see what Gregory's would offer. Gregory's is a true barber shop. The place is clean, professional and caters to the needs of the men who visit. There is no choking on chemical fumes while someone is getting their hair permed, and no staring at empty walls while you wait for service. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and greats you warmly every time. Most of all, Gregory's offers the best hair cuts I have ever had. Each member of the team takes their time to give the best cut possible. I have visited regularly for six years and have never walked away unsatisfied. Straight razor finish to each haircut is a great touch, makes you wonder how a haircut ever felt complete before. I am terrible at planning my time in advance so I am rarely able to take advantage of advance appointments, but the staff is always honest about the expected wait time and does their best to get to their customers as swiftly as possible. There are a few televisions and magazines that are generally worth reading to pass the few moments wait, so it has never been an issue. The few times I have been able to schedule in advance have always been extra pleasant, I highly recommend it if you're better at planning than I am. They now have locations in Clifton Park and a few location opening in Guilderland, so if you have not had the best barber experience. My wife would say that the only problem with Gregory's is that I wait too long between visits!

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New, to the area & have kinda difficult hair to manage & boy, was I impressed with the results,…read morefrom Sharon. It was so comforting to know that she knew how to handle my particular hair style. Will definitely be a regular, here. A true professional, that knows her craft. Thank you!

This is the barber shop my husband typically went to. After our last visit we won't be coming back…read more The woman that cut his hat didn't do a good job at all: 1. She rushed through his haircut. 2. She took multiple phone calls and text messages. 3. She didn't ask him basic questions such as, where he's like his sideburns. 4. She didn't know how to properly apply Fiber. 5. He walked out with hair all over his neck and on his forehead. I truly hope they remedy the current situation. I wish I knew her name so we could call and speak to a manager. Our previous experiences were great it's just super unfortunate this happened.

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