Just an update to my initial reviews adding that Iroda and Valerie have also done excellent jobs cutting my hair.

Valerie did a fantastic job cutting my hair. She was quick and precise. I was in and out of the chair in 20 minutes with a great cut. It was especially impressive because I was on a tight timeline. A haircut on a time crunch can be fraught. Excellence takes time. Haste makes waste. And every good elementary schooler knows that the combination of "scissors" and "hurrying" leads to only trouble, and potentially a timeout at recess. So, my usual rule is to play it cool, say nothing to the barber and trust that I will look so good when I arrive, everyone will forget how late I am. Unfortunately, I had a hard deadline and promised not to be late. I broke my own rule and mentioned to my barber, Valerie, that I had an imminent appointment. Valerie was unflappable. Cool, quick and precise, she went to work. Within minutes, I felt transformed. The lines were sharp and precise, the transitions natural and smooth, and not a stray was missed. Valerie delivered, dare I say it, perfection. And ahead of schedule at that. To answer the question in your mind: yes, I made it on time to my appointment. I was even 3 minutes early, which I played up as 15 minutes. And to answer your next question: also yes. I'll definitely be back to Premier Barbershop for an excellent haircut at a fair price and impeccable speed. And who knows? Next time, I might even be early. read more

Place is unreal. Valarie is great at cutting hair and gives an unreal head massage when she washes your hair.

While on vacation my husband decided he needed a haircut and found this place on Yelp. Every time he gets a haircut he is always disappointed. This is the absolute first time I've heard him say he was very happy and satisfied with his haircut. He was smiling for days. His barber did an excellent job and really took his time cutting his hair. I don't know the name of the barber but adding a photo of the barber and hubby getting his cut! read more

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I just got haircut by Angie! I have been here for many times, always a line but the wait was worth it. Absolutely loved the style and service here, no doubts I'm gonna be there next time! read more

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Have been a customer of Premium Barber Shop since 2020. This place is fantastic! Never a long wait and open all the time. Roman is my go to guy but anyone in there does a great job. I suggest this place to everyone. read more

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Oh Wow, whilst in NYC for a few days, my husband was looking for a barbershop without a needed reservation and came across Premium which was about a 30 min walk for us and well worth the effort. Walk in, cute, independently owned family business that hit the mark. He got a great haircut with fading and a beard trim. He was very impressed and it didn't cost an arm & a leg. The place was busy with locals and the banter was a joy to hear. The place is well staffed and clean with authentic decor, of which you would expect to see in NYC. We loved it. And love to support local family run businesses. So if you are in the East 52nd area Midtown East this is your spot. Thank you for a great NYC style service. read more

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Fantastic old school barbershop excellent one of my favorite things to do is to have a shave there

Great place to get a haircut, been coming here for years. Roman and Angie are my go to barbers. Finishing touch with a razor blade and hot towel are a plus! Get a punch card for free hair cuts! read more

I'm coming to this barbershop how many years always great service happy people nice work good atmosphere I recommended to come to everyone who needs a haircut first time I did a shave. It didn't amazing. Roman is the best. read more

Very nice people, good customer service, Valarie is on point, my fade is super good m, definitely coming back here.

Update: The owner reached out to me and was very sorry for the experience and offered a complimentary service which I respect a lot, but I still will not be coming back unfortunately. They are nice people there though! Came here a few times and was happy with the haircuts for a decent price. Hate to do this, But the last haircut I got was not pleasant. Not sure of the barber's name but his whole process was unprofessional, pausing many times throughout the haircut to do other things. He also scratched my neck badly with the clippers repeatedly and he was very careless throughout the entire haircut. It seemed like he was more just cutting hair off of his own personal feel rather than actually examining my hair and taking time and precision with his cuts. End result haircut looked nothing like what I asked for and now i have a burnt and scratched neck. Just watch out for that barber he's an older, larger fellow. read more

Found these guys after being disappointed with several "high end" salons in the area and never looked back. Have being coming here for years now and I've never had a bad cut. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

They are the BEST at cutting men's hair. Very hard to find. Professional and reasonably priced . read more

Excellent barber shop! Free drinks, quality haircuts and friendly service! Have been coming here for years and would highly recommend!

Ilya gives me the perfect cut everytime. Excellent service and work. They can do any style and even offer free drinks.

Amazing, professional and premium service from Roman! Left with extra pep in my step feeling stylish and refreshed with my new doo. Super fast and super friendly. read more

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Great cuts from Eli and Uri. Nice guys too! Friendly customer service. No egos, just fast, good cuts. read more

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The new person I tried to cut my hair went way too short. Didn't listen to a word I said about how I like my hair cut. Might have to find a new place read more

Premium Barbershop is simply the best there is. Especially if you become a regular! Every time I walk in, I feel like I'm visiting old friends. All the professionals here are talented but my favorite is Lana. She takes the time to get it just right. Trust me, you will not be disappointed! read more

First time walked in, the guy was taking his sweet time to cut hair of someone while chatting. Waited over an hour, and i was the only one waiting And still no respect for someone's time. I left without haircut. Second time Called to confirm of there was any wait 5 minutes before coming, was assured to just come..i arrived and was made to wait 30 minute. Middle or damn week, i had to get haircut and return to office. These guys are very very slow, for an average haircut and yap a lot. Not coming here again. read more

Started new job and came here based on reviews. To be fair, they're all good, but after several walk-ins and going through several sytlists, I now ask and wait for Angie. She is patient, professional, listens and, whether keeping it long or cutting it short for the summer, the haircut always looks good. And now I bring my kid to Angie as well and he loves his haircuts. A family affair and highly recommend Angie. read more

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After traveling to several states and countries outside of New York, I always come back to here for a tried, true and trusted haircut. Angie is my go to for what I need, but all barbers here are excellent! Relaxing atmosphere with some nice beverages upon request, what more can you ask for?! Highly recommend this place for your haiecut/styling, you won't be disappointed. read more

One of the most consistent and satisfying customer experiences I have had in the city! They offer great service and are reasonably priced. I always leave with a smile on my face! read more

I've been going to Premium Barber for over 3 years, and they always do a terrific job. The staff is incredibly friendly and skilled, always taking the time to listen and ensure I get the exact cut I want. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it easy to sit back and enjoy the experience. They also pay great attention to detail, and I always leave feeling fresh and confident. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great haircut with fantastic service! They also have free drinks- water and beer - to enjoy while waiting. Be sure to see Roman while there, he is the best! read more

We found it on yelp! Staying in midtown this trip. My man needed a haircut. Called in and they said we were welcome to walk in. We barely made it in before the shop is closed! Aigne was the long hair pretty Russian lady stylist cut my hubby's hair. You checked in on Yelp you got $5 off of you wash & cut $26.95! We said we wanted but she didn't wash his hair! Miscommunication right there, maybe she didn't understand my Vietnamese accent ;) HAHA! So it was $22, no discount! She offered to trim his eyebrows which I said yet! Total was $29 + $10 she did a great job! It would be 4 stars for the miscommunication but my hubby looked great and Aigne this a good job! They have frequent bonus card too, for those that live/work nearby, it's a a good deal! I'll bring the hubby back next time we are in town and need a haircut! read more

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Great place for haircuts! Been coming here for over a year now and Roman always does a great job with my hair (and the complimentary hot towel is awesome!). Highly recommend coming here! read more

Roman gives the best haircuts! Always professional and knows exactly what I want. Location is also very convenient right in midtown

Got a great cut by Roman today. Service was great and I didn't have to wait. Highly recommend.

Been over 2 years now. Easy to walk in at my convenience. Great haircuts every time at a reasonable price. I always wait for Angie, but they all give excellent cuts and service. read more

Stay away from the lady with glasses. This has been my usual spot and the staff is usually friendly and do a great job. This time I had a lady and she did a horrific job. I asked for a simple fade and half an inch cut from the top. The "fade" was just the machine on a 2 setting and the gradient was non existent. The top part was WAAAY more than half an inch too -- she just kept going and cutting wherever she pleased. When asked to try and fade better, she said it'll be a "new haircut". Ruined my experience with the shop and I'm never coming back again. read more

Great cut at an affordable price. Angie does a meticulous job of cutting with her scissors instead of using the razor as my previous barber did. And she doesn't use thinning scissors either. That results in a finer, smoother cut for my particular head of hair. I was a nomad after my stylist left for Florida, but I've now found my place. read more

First time visit, i got hair cut from Angie(forgive me if I spell it wrong). Very nice hair cut with wonderful style suggestions. Definitely gonna become a regular for this barber shop. read more

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Great spot for a haircut. I showed Shams a picture of what I wanted and he delivered. Will be going back every time I come to NYC. Only positive things to say about it read more

I had been going to this shop for a few months before this and they had been doing a pretty good job, but the last three times I have gone to this shop (with three different barbers also) I have asked them just to clean up my hair and shape it up, to which all three times they have taken off half of my hair and not in the style I specifically asked for. Would not recommend if you have a certain style in mind, because chances are they will not listen. read more

I keep going back. Angie in particular is so attentive and kind, one of the few people who can cut my hair well! Highly recommend.

4.5 From Texas and I looked this place up on Yelp. The Barbers here are nice and the one I choose to do my son's hair was very patient and nice. She did awesome. I only took 1/2 star away due to lack of seating and cleanliness of the tiny restroom, but hey I went in there for a cut. read more

It's always a pleasure coming here to get my haircut as the service is fast and great! It was time to get my haircut after the last one I had. The owner, Uriel, knows how to treat his customers right and how to fix problems after they occur. He's a great guy to talk to and I'm glad to get to know him a bit more. I recommend Premium Barber shop for all your hair cutting and shaving needs! read more

If you're looking to set up your "go to NYC barber" look no further! Used to walk by the location all the time due to it being in a great spot, after I went in for the first time I was immediately hooked! The interior is comfortable and relaxing. I felt like a regular at my first visit! Joseph is my go to he's able to give good feedback and honest opinions while adhering to the finest details when you describe what you want. He's given me a range of different cuts from trims, to buzz, to fades. They've always turned out exactly how I've wanted. Couldn't be more pleased! read more

I've been coming to Premium Barbershop for years. Each barber is excellent, especially Ilya!