Premium Barber Shop

(10 reviews)

0.6 mi

Certified professionals

Available by appointment

I got a haircut here. It was pretty good. Arthur took care of me…read more The haircut turned out great. The vibe here is chill. I would use this place again.

The best barber shop in midtown Manhattan NYC 5 ave, entrance from west 53td st between 5 ave and 6…read moreave. Great service and vide

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Barber Shop NYC

Certified professionals

Free WiFi

Not agree with some angry bad reviews so I decided to write one. I go to all Barber Shop NYC…read morelocations in New York and always satisfyed. Good barber shop, good barbers, great location in midtown West near 8 ave on west 50th street

One of these guys gave me a bald spot because he thought it was funny... Update: I provided the…read moreAmex receipt and enough details such that Arthur (the owner) knows it's not fake. I also stopped by the shop and asked to talk to him (he was not there). He has offered to fire the person and/or compensate me with $60 + a free haircut if I change the review (photos attached). Giving me a bald spot for fun is way too unprofessional for me to consider changing the review. I have offered to point out the guy to Arthur, but I am not asking for the guy to be fired. One of these guys gave me a bald spot because he thought it was funny. He thought I didn't notice and gave me a fist bump with a slight smirk on his face after the haircut. After the haircut my girlfriend told me I was balding, and I instantly realized what happened. The hair grew back to normal in a few weeks. At least one of the guys working here is an unprofessional jerk, so l'd recommend going somewhere else.

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Barber Shop on 56th

Outstanding experience. Thorough, timely, tremendous pride in their work. Highly recommend.read more

Fantastic find! My son and I were in town and needed trims for meetings we have coming up and…read morefound Barber Shop on 56th thru Yelp - it was close by and open on Sunday. Wee took great care of us, $42 per guy, and done quickly. Great shop, will visit again next time we need a haircut in NYC.

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Cohen BarberShop

Isaac was amazing. Shave and haircut hot towels and face massage. The owner is kind was on FOX news…read moreback in the day!

Great spot - very clean and very efficient. Loved my son's haircut and highly recommend!read more

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Pall Mall Barbers Midtown

3.7

(29 reviews)

0.7 mi

"Pall Mall Barbers" was a little tough to find, but once I located it at 10 Rockefeller Plaza…read more(between 48th/49th street), I was told to go downstairs. OD was my barber, and he was one of the most talented barbers I've seen in many years, and perhaps the best I have ever seen. After reading some of the negative reviews here, though I haven't had the other barbers here, I can say with great confidence that the haircut experience with OD was excellent. 5/5 !

Do not let Rodica touch your beard. Even with a literal photo of how I looked after my last trim,…read moreshe completely changed my beard shape after pummeling my face painfully and spreading some kind of product not only on my beard but over my lips. Ugh. Maybe she's good at hair cuts or the other guys are good with beards, but she barely speaks English and made my crane my head backwards the entire time, which literally no other barber in my life has done....what in the actual? Complete disaster. Luckily it'll grow back but that's $60 down the drain. (Yes I did tip because even people who suck at their job need to eat)

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Jacob's Exclusive Barber Shop

They do a good job on beards and curly hair…read more Roman is the best. He's very friendly, considerate and knowledgeable. Although it looks small, there are three stations for Hair Cuts. I highly recommend this location.

He cut the hell out of my face three hours before a black tie event!?!?…read more New owner. Asked me to do electric razor and I said I was worried about razor burn. He told me it would be fine and gave me a painful cut and I found this when I got home. It STINGS with water he cut it so badly. So incredibly pissed. Not sure how I'm going to show up like this. Worst razor burn I've gotten in 20 years.

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Good with kids

TINA NIKOLLE Men’s salon

I had to attend a wedding reception at New York but didn't have enough time to get a haircut before…read moreflying out there. Then I resorted to yelp search for the best men's haircut salon in the area. Tina's salon came up as the top-rated and reviewed option. I took a chance and booked an appointment. I'm glad I booked an appointment and visited Tina Nikolle's Salon. Tina was phenomenal. She gave me an awesome haircut and also trimmed my beard so that I can attend the wedding reception with the best looks! She is very good at what she does and more importantly extremely nice and kind person. Once you interact with her you know how much she loves her job and cares for her customers. One tip to add: If you are visiting for the first time, you may have trouble locating the salon. It's right next to De Janeiro. You have to find a small door on the right side (facing De Janeiro) and then take the elevator to 17th Floor. Tina's Salon is in Suite 1702.

Tina has been making me look as good as possible for the last 15 years. It's even better now that…read moreshe has her own place. Super clean, great service, even better haircuts. With a complimentary beer if you want! Truly I can't recommend Tina enough. I've referred a bunch of friends and colleagues to her over the years and they've all raved about their haircut. You are in good hands.

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Finesse Cuts Barbershop

Great spot for a cut + beard line up... was able to get a chair last minute and the barber was on…read morepoint

Hands down the best barbershop in Manhattan! Chanel and Winston are masters of their craft--well…read moreknown for delivering top-tier haircuts and styling with unmatched attention to detail. The atmosphere is chill, the service is exceptional, and where else can you wait for a cut while shooting a game of pool? This place sets the standard. Highly recommend

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Martial Vivot

I decided to try an upscale salon to see if there was truly a difference in the care and attention…read more From start to finish it was a great experience. Oka took an extraordinary amount of time talking to me and making sure to cut my hair as I expected. He was terrific. And so was Lake the individual who washed my hair. Never had so much attention paid to a wash. I will definitely be using this salon and in particular Oka from now on.

Made an account just for this. Reviews made me excited to try this place after failing to find…read morestylists in my area for men's wavy long hair (Shoulder to mid back long.) But most of those glowing reviews are pre-covid. I don't know if a lot of their stylists left but there's a notable lack of reviews post-covid. They're kind and the space feels lux and quiet. Problem is communication, went multiple times feeling very whelmed and changed stylist every time. After my third time I think I'm done, I've shown pictures and discussed with them what I wanted but they can never seem to get it right. Instead they default to a generic taper short off the sides and medium top cut, but then why tell me you can do the cut or even have experience with it? Is it my head shape? Face? Am I too ugly? Communicate that to me before you decide to just ignore the conversation we had and just free style. It's frustrating because I am growing out my hair for this cut and they do what they want. I don't want to be rude and stop you mid cut but then why am I paying so much just to be left unsatisfied? Most of the men leaving the place have the same exact cut. Anything longer than a short to medium cut is a no go, those cuts look clean and nice. Kept going in with shoulder length wavy hair just to get butchered every time.

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Jerry's Hair Styling Salon

Very old school barber shop. I got a shave and a haircut from Jerry and it was very well done…read more Nothing fancy here, but everything Jerry did was thorough and expertly done. I did call in advance to make sure he had time, he asked if I could stop by in 30 minutes, which was no problem. I was able to walk right in and get my shave and haircut.

I just saw a Times article about all the hipster barbershops opening up in Manhattan and was…read moreappalled by what I read. One jackass who charges $100 for a haircut talked about how a real barber (such as himself of course) only does 4 haircuts an hour. Really 4 haircuts an hour? That's 15 minutes each, which after getting in and out of the chair and prepping and combing equals about 10 minutes. You might as well go to supercuts to get that sort of crap haircut. Which brings me to Jerry's! If you are in the city and want to spend 1/3 of what some hipster doofus barber will charge you then check out Jerry's! I used to go to Jerry's consistently when I first started working in midtown but started going to a place in jersey near where I lived at the time, though I still pop over once in a while. If you are in midtown and want a good haircut, this is the place (great if you work in midtown and the boss is giving you crap about your shaggy hair). Mostly older barbers who can do a variety of styles (though I doubt they do shaggy hipster/bieber cuts).They give a very thorough, careful haircut. Usually lasts at least 25 minutes, since they actually take their time and go over it more than once to make sure it is perfect. It is pricey around $30ish I believe, but hey, its in midtown. And of course they use a straight razor, and less importantly but still really cool, they have an ancient hand cranked hot towel machine! P.S. Its very difficult to find (buried in the basement) so ask for directions at one of the rock center info desks located at each entrance.

Pipbuzzz Nails

(5 reviews)

0.7 mi

She's absolutely wonderful, professional and caring. I highly recommend her services! Communicating…read morewith her was easy & her location is easy to get to in NYC. The nail space is clean, cozy and comfortable. I really enjoyed my experience.

f I could give this salon a 10 star, I would! Truly thee best nail experience ever!…read more I felt like a QUEEN. The atmosphere and service was impeccable. Sunshine was accommodating since I was a little early for my appointment, but was able to fit me right in. My nails was handled with the absolute best care, precision and professionalism. I would highly recommend being serviced here! Keep up the great work !

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Bed of Nails

(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've been going to Bed of Nails on and off for years, beginning with their original location in…read moreHarlem. The service has always been impeccable and the vibes immaculate. Mimosas are available for weekend services and there's always music playing to help the time pass by. The prices are competitive with the neighborhood and I love that they offer phone stands to help make it easier to watch videos or make calls while your hands are occupied.

I love BON! They are super professional and the aesthetic is just amazing you feel so at ease and…read morecomfortable. I love that the owner speaks to you and asks how your service was. They are so attentive to detail, double triple check their work! Simply amazing!

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Forever Young NYC

3.7

(9 reviews)

0.3 mi

My nails were very nice looking once finished. I appreciated the selection of dips and the…read morethoroughness of the manicure. It was a cute shop and everyone was pleasant. It was very very warm in the shop and the drilling to get my previous dip off was quite a bit more uncomfortable than usual; however, my nails looked great after, so maybe this is just an example of the old "beauty is pain" sentiment. Note: this location is up a stairway and is not best for people who have issues with mobility.

Came in for an acrylic full set- they charged me $30 extra for color?…read more Service was very rushed even though I was the only customer at one point. Spa pedicure was very very subpar. I picked a spa pedicure with callus removal and they just used a normal file. Nothing special for $85. For $245 it was NOT a worth it. At all

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Charles B.

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3 years ago

Joseph is an excellent barber. He provides a great cut every time. I've been coming here on a regular basis since the business opened in 2019. We enjoy talking and having an occasional drink, while listening to the light mood music (check out the liquor shelves in the back or the mini fridge stocked with water and beer). The shop is clean, friendly, and welcoming. The other barbers are great, too. My son gets his haircut here, as well. Great value for the overall experience. I highly recommend checking this place out if you need a cut. You won't be disappointed. It's a jewel for our community. read more

Brian K.

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6 years ago

Have been going to Josef at Premium Barber Shop for 3 years now. He and the rest of their team always make me feel at home and that I am taken care of. Great service, great haircuts & shaves at an affordable price!! I highly recommend walking into Premium Barber Shop for your next haircut/shave. If you're lucky, Josef will be available to take care of you Update 7/30/2020 -- Premium Barber Shop is taking all the necessary precautions to keep the shop clean and safe for customers at this time. Got my haircut today and Josef was cleaning everything he could before I took my seat in the chair. The best!! read more

Corey M.

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7 years ago

I have been going to Josef for the last 4-5 years. He does EXCELLENT work and is a true professional. I know i'm dealing with the best of the best when i'm getting my haircut from Josef. He is very friendly and knows how to engage with the customer. I come from Astoria just to get my haircut from Josef and that will continue. I strongly recommend coming to this location and getting a haircut from him. I am very picky when it comes to my hair and Josef in all my years is my favorite Barber! read more

Mitch S.

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3

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6 years ago

I recently moved to the area and after cutting my hair myself a few times during the shutdown period, I finally felt comfortable venturing out for a professional haircut. Tried Joseph at Premium Barbershop on 2nd Ave between 53rd and 54th, and was very happy I did. I felt very safe, and Joseph did a great job. I've been back a few times since, and it's always a positive experience. Joseph's very friendly and very good at his craft. I highly recommend him. read more

Eric B.

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7 years ago

I recently moved back to NY and had to find a new barbershop and couldn't be more happy with this find. Joseph takes care of me and provides a top quality haircut every time I come in. You cannot make a reservation but I've never had to wait more than a few minutes! If you're in the market for somewhere new I highly recommend this place. They also just moved down the blocks and the new location is a clean and beautiful place! read more

Robert C.

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4 years ago

Victor gives an incredible haircut. I moved to Manhattan last summer and struggled to find a good barber. After bouncing around between a few, Victor at premium barbershop on 2nd ave has cut my hair the past 17 times. He always makes sure you're happy and unlike other barbers in the city, he actually listens to what you want! 10/10 would recommend him as a barber. read more

Eric G.

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4 years ago

Was in desperate need of a haircut, I was looking like a caveman! Walked in with my roommate who usually comes here and was seated immediately. Victor sat me down and after I explained how I like my hair styled, Victor went to work. Needless to say, I came out of the chair ready to be the next Bachelor on ABC. Great people, great service, great time. read more

Johnny L.

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7 years ago

I work in the area and came across this barber shop. Joseph is excellent at cutting hair! He provides top quality service and is an absolute gentleman. I've been to countless barbers on Long Island and in the city and I can honestly say this is the only place I will go to get a haircut! This is the place to go if need a perfect haircut! read more

Timothy B.

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6 years ago

There's a good reason why this shop is popular -- the main barber Joseph is exceptionally talented, very friendly and genuinely goes out of his way to make you look and feel like a million bucks. Highly recommended destination for a skin fade or any other style. Once you visit, this shop will become your exclusive go-to for a haircut! read more

Craig J.

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4

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7 years ago

Joseph has always been my barber at another Premium location and I'm so happy he has his own spot now with plenty of room. The new shop is spacious and is a much more relaxing environment, his haircuts are still quick and perfect. You will not have a better experience with a barber anywhere in NYC, I promise you that. read more

John D.

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7 months ago

I've been coming to this barbershop for 14 years--basically my whole life--and I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else. The consistency, quality, and attention to detail are unmatched. Every cut is clean, exactly what I ask for, and somehow they still manage to make it better than I imagined. Love this place! read more

Evan R.

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6 years ago

Best barbershop in Midtown! Joseph is an incredible barber and I have been using him for many years. He takes his time and is extremely friendly and personable. The shop is beautiful and the prices are on point. Go see Jospeh next time you need a cut! You would be disappointed. Highly recommended! read more

Travis T.

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2 years ago

Best haircut service in the city. Joseph goes the extra mile to take care of his customers. I have been a loyal customer for years and have no plans of switching, even with office and home moves. He always is welcoming with a drink and a warm smile. Joseph and his team are the best. read more

Yousef I.

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7 years ago

This is the best barbershop around in this neighborhood, if you are looking for quality haircut and shave you should visit this barber shop located 1012 second ave between 53 and 54, ask for Joseph. Premium barbers is highly recommended for best service and great price. read more

Zach G.

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8 months ago

I've been coming here almost every week since February this year. I walk in and leave feeling great. All the barbers are great but I prefer to have my cut done by Joe. His cuts are phenomenal and consistent. The hot towel and espresso is a great touch. read more

Abdulrahman A.

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7 years ago

Amazing barber shop i always go to Joseph, He is my best barber, i enjoy what he does in my hair, i got shave every week with him, he is great. The barber shop is great and clean. I wish all the for him in the new barber shop. read more

David K.

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7 years ago

New location by the same owner as Premium Barber Shop around the corner. They do an awesome job and are one of the most reasonable priced haircuts in the city. Definitely a go-to if you live or work in the area! read more

Daniel S.

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7 years ago

Fantastic barber shop. Best haircut I'm the city. Joseph is my go to and you can't go wrong with him. I used to go to the old location and followed Joseph here. The new location is super nice. read more

Boaz B.

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5 years ago

I've been having my hair cut from Joe for about a year now. Always does a great job. Makes it very covid safe. I'm a regular, coming every 3 ish weeks and have always had a great experience. read more

Luke C.

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7 years ago

I've moved all over the city and no matter where I've lived, I've always gone to Premium. Ask for Joseph and he will take great care of you. Best haircut I've ever had hands down! read more

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