Just moved to the city from Arizona. Been seeing the same barber in Phoenix for the last decade. A man's relationship with his barber is sacred. I've been dreading finding a barber and stumbled on upon Ross at Second Ave Barbers. Recommended by a model from the city that swore by Ross. Traveled about 40min for my appointment. Ross has been cutting in New York since 89'. Super professional and exactly what I was looking for. Very happy with the outcome and even gave me a recommendation on a taper in the back. Needless to say, I found my new barber. Let's gooooooo! read more

Second Ave Barbers - Cut by Ross - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

i'll give credit where it's due, they were open and taking walk ins on a holiday and got me in and out pretty fast, and the man cutting my hair was nice. the haircut generally resembles the example photo i showed, but is choppy/uneven and was done hastily. hair on one side of my head is shorter than the other and some spots are particularly long/short. this is particularly noticeable bc i have wavy/curly hair. also they only accept cash so i had to hunt down an atm after read more

After getting a professional haircut I wasn't happy with at a salon a month ago, I ended up making it worse when I tried to cut it myself. That's when I realized I needed to see someone who could undo the mess I'd created. I happened to see a TikTok video about someone's experience at Second Avenue Barbers and the guy in the video had wavy-curly hair similar to mine, which convinced me to check the place out. After reading some Google reviews, I decided to go in as soon as possible. I entered the barbershop and didn't have to wait long. When it was my turn with Ross, he was friendly right from the start. I showed him a few inspirational photos and he listened to what I wanted. The result was amazing (for context, I'm a woman with naturally curly hair). Ross was calm, welcoming, and instantly made me feel like I was in good hands. He took his time to even out all the uneven spots and fix the mess I'd made. I walked out feeling so much better about my hair. I'll definitely be going back to him. read more

You can't beat $25 haircuts in NYc, specially if they are well done. This is our second time coming because my boys wanted to go back to the same gentlemen that cut their hair a few months ago. Same experience, same result, boys are happy! read more

I haven't been here in a couple years. So why am I rating now? Well, I used to live around here and this was my regular shop, and now that I live elsewhere, I really, really miss this great shop. You know how pretty much everything is more expensive in the City? Well, one major exception is actually a haircut for a dude. Granted it's been a few years, but as of 2009, it was only $11 for a haircut here. I now pay $17-$19 for a far inferior cut in Connecticut. I unfortunately don't remember the name of the guy who most often cut my hair - he was one of the middle guys, both in terms of chair position and age, if that helps - but wow, what a barber. Perhaps the second or third time he cut my hair, it was after a gap of some 6-9 months (in the interim, I had had one of the other guys cut it). Not only did he remember exactly how I liked it cut, he actually remembered better than I did! He mentioned something about how I liked the sides relatively "straighter", and at first I said no - but several minutes later I realized that I had requested exactly that my last time with him (again, some 6-9 months earlier)! I immediately apologized, and realized that this guy was a keeper. But as it happens, pretty much every guy here is quite good, so don't worry about that. The guys are professional and cordial, but not overly talkative - which is exactly how I like it. You get a great cut with serious attention to detail (cuts take about 20 minutes here), including a razor to the back of your neck (amazing how rare that's becoming). And again, this was only $11 in 2009 (even if they've since gone up to $13-14, it's obviously still a great deal). So unless everything has changed here in the past couple years, I give this shop my strongest recommendation. read more

Yosef is a magician with a straight razor as a wand. He practiced shaving on a balloon. No joke. I live in LA but stop here every time im in town for a great haircut and shave. Only $28 for the combo, and they are better than anyone ive been to in LA for twice the price. read more

Idk what these other reviews are about but I got some great honest advice from the barber working. I was going to get a trim up but he said if I was trying to grow my hair then Dont cut it. I've been getting robbed for year's.... This is the man right here 100% read more

Not joking, the guy literally spent 10 minutes maximum on my haircut while checking his phone and talking to another customer. I was so stunned he finished in 5-10 minutes I didn't know what to say. Only come here for a rush job. read more

Yosef is the best I've found for a bald guy like me who like his hair cut really short. He doesn't just give you a quick buzz cut and a trim around the ears; he uses about 4 different clippers and a razor to do the subtle things that make all the difference. He's just got a really good eye for giving people flattering haircuts. It's fun just to sit and watch him work his magic--never a wasted motion. His regular customers range from mom's with kids (mom's seem to swear by him) to bearded hipsters. His chair is almost never empty, but he's so efficient there's never a long wait. read more

Just got my haircut here. My normal barber was closed bc of the holiday. Walked in without an appointment and waited about 5 minutes. The guy that cut my hair knew exactly what he was doing and chopped me up perfectly. I'd 1000% recommend this place to a friend. read more

The absolute worst hair cut I have ever received. The guy who is in the first chair (Boris?) sat me down and proceeded to mangle my head. After about 20 minutes he starts to go into his finishing sequence and looks at me as if he was done. I kid you not there were patches on my head and not a single part of the haircut could be deemed acceptable by anyone with two eyes. Do yourself a favor and find a barbershop that actually has talented barbers with integrity. read more

Ross has been cutting my hair since he started here, Even when i did not live here, i would wait come up and have him cut my hair, for last 17 yrs that i have lived in the East village , i have never gone anywhere else, If you want the best, then make a appointment with Ross. read more

$14 for Eastern European style hipster haircut popular among soccer players. Plus they play soccer on tv. Attentive service and the guys all do a mean fade. read more

-Did not have Yosef- hastily done haircut (in and out in less than 10 mins); hair was unevenly cut as a result. Would suggest Euro Barbershop over this place 10 times out of 10 read more

I've been going to Ross for over 10 years. Fantastic service at a great price.

Lived in NYC on and off since 2000, this is hands down my favorite. Cool, low key guys who do a really good job. Customers seem to run the gamut from older guys with classic cuts, to hipstery dudes with the sides shaved look, to shaved head guys getting the razor treatment. I rarely come on Yelp, but this place is exceptionally good. read more

I just have to say that this barber shop is a blast from the past. I always go to Yosef. Total old school barber, shaves your neck and a haircut for 14 dollars! How is that possible? I always give him $20 and I think I'm cheating him. They are the best. I love them an Yosef gives the best haircut and shave in the world. You are an idiot if you don't go to these guys. read more

My husband just walked out of here with patches in his hair around the back. He normally goes to another in our UES neighborhood but we were walking by. Big mistake to go in. He had to stop the barber because the guy would've cut down everything. The barber also put so much water in that it was dripping off his face. read more

Ross has been my barber for years now. The haircut, service, and price are the best in the city. I truly enjoy my monthly visits here

i've been going to lens for almost 20 years. i drive an hour into the city just because i won't let anyone else touch my hair. ask for ross--he's worth the wait. read more

Classic "old school" barber shop in the East Village. Always a great cut when I come here. Highly recommend!

My old reliable for over a decade of good results and good service. Old world neighborhood barber shop.

Seriously low standards or employees must be writing the other reviews. If you are getting a complete buzz cut or head shaved maybe, but to cut hair with scissors, no way. No measuring, just wing it. Wouldn't want them to sterilize anything. Dirty scissors, brushes combs. Oh and for the pleasure of a lopsided cut, you get to put $16 plus tip if you so choose. Don't get me wrong, I regularly pay $60+ for cuts. It is the fact that there are $10 barber shops all over Manhattan that do a better job. read more

Ross has been my barber for many years. Although a good guy with a great personality, the thing that keeps me coming back to him is that he a very good barber. read more

Ross has been my barber for the past 5 years. He is not just a barber, but an experience. My haircut is always impeccable, as he pays attention to details. He takes his time to check and correct if needed (though there is never a need). And above all, he delivers with a warm smile. There are many choices in the city, but Ross is the BEST! read more

Great place, great barbers. Have gone to Yosef the last few times and he is exceptional.

"There is nothing like finding a rare gem of a hair stylist like Ross The Barber! i have tried out so many barbers in NYC, but there is nothing like having the best cut in town, leaving content and showing off my new cut to all my friends!" Co-Editor For Rare Fashion Magazine, Senior Director of Sales for Paul Smith, Inc., Senior Designer At Portico Home, William Armando Lugo read more