Went for my first time, had a great experience! Friendly, quick service, at a great price.

I really enjoy the patience Izzy has with my boys. My boys are not easy but Izzy works around them, and I do like how haircuts end up. Highly recommended if you have a neurodivergent child. read more

Good place. Came here to get a hot towel shave. It's far tougher to find a good hot towel shave than it should be, especially in this part of Queens. I used to go to an old school place on Long Island where a Russian barber would give you a shot of vodka while you sat down. I loved that place, but it's a bit far to travel now. The Skillman Barber Shop is pretty close, so decided to give that a try. It's pretty easy to schedule an appointment or walk in. I did the latter and was fit in after a reasonable amount of wait. The owner took care of me and the process was pleasant. The shave was a bit more light-handed than I was used to, but that's totally fine. The process was thorough and professional. Overall, I'm happy with the shave and service and would consider going back. One thing to note though is that someone that was taken care of before me had a bit of back and forth on services rendered and price. I think they were expecting one thing (or asked for one thing) and something else happened. I won't speak to that too much since I didn't overhear enough, but I would advise to make sure to clarify things before you sit down so you don't have any misunderstandings. read more

Great neighborhood barber. I go there for my skin fades and they always turn out exactly how I expect them. I make appointments that's just my preference because I don't like waiting but they do accept walk ins. Oksana is great and very friendly. I always recommend this shop to my neighbors. read more

Gotten my hair cut twice here by two different barbers and had a great experience and haircut both times. Great atmosphere and in a cozy location. Will be going back! read more

My first visit today and Oksana cut my hair. Very pleased and will go back during the summer. She's very pleasant and focused.

Had another great experience at Skillman Barbershop! To tell you the truth, I've never had a bad haircut here. The owner and all the barbers are highly skilled, professional, and welcoming. Yogi cut my hair this time, and he did an excellent job, listening to exactly what I wanted. We also had a great conversation--you can go there and just be yourself. This is my go-to place--if quality matters to you, I highly recommend it! read more

I just got my first haircut and the the cut and overall experience was great. I got a scissor cut because that's always my preference and the barber Burhan did a fantastic job. Place is clean and quiet and the price was on point. Highly recommend read more

Nicholes G is a great barber. Always punctual, I've never had to wait on him. He works quickly and with precision. I've gone to him 3 times now for haircuts and beard trims and will book only with him from now on. I've also sent him a new client that has since had 2 haircuts from him. Cannot recommend his services enough. read more

Michael is fantastic. Takes his time and is careful with the work. The place is professional, clean and they give a great haircut. You can sign up for appointment online and pay by credit online as well. read more

As I moved to the area recently, I needed a new barber and I found this place as it had good reviews. The people were very nice to me but the quality of the haircut was the WORST that I've had in 8 years. I asked for a regular fade down to the skin but they just didn't understand what a fade is. After I told them it was way too high and the fade isn't there, another barber tried to save it. He kept saying that I was right and they could fix it for me. Although they tried to save it, it just wasn't working and simply they lacked the skill. As much as I liked the people, I would never come here for a haircut again. PS: They had a sign posted that said "No refunds for services provided!" Now I understand why! read more

Write an honest review and get a harassing/threatening message from the owner. "G j this is the owner from Skillman Barbershop. If you going to keep writing fake reviews I will get the best lawyers (my customers who r lawyers) to subpoena yelp to get your information and once I get that I will sue you for defamation. I would advise you to take out this update and the previous review as well.." read more

The best there is. Prior to Oksana the new owner my hair was cut, shaved and looked like a pineapple too often . A good barber should know what the final product will look like before they pick up the scissors. Oksana a throw back to when hair cuts were a service . Save on your laundry and stop in this new place on Skillman . You'll thank this review . 6 stars read more

The best, professional, efficient. great with scissors too' so glad I came here! there's so many in woodside and i've tried so many, but this is best read more

Skillman Barbershop is a very welcoming place to get a haircut. Oksana really listened to how I wanted my hair cut and when I wasn't sure I let her put her artistic intuition and made my experience better. Really one of the best haircuts I have gotten in a really long time!Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Excellent service and excellent cuts! They did a great job and would definitely return for my next cut if I'm still in NYC. read more

Skillman Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Woodside, New York

Oksana is Amazing! Since the pandemic, I had been doing my own hair cuts. Being foliccly challenged, it's not hard for me - I just shaved my head and buzzed my beard to stubble. When I saw the sign at Skillman Barber Shop for a first time customer special for $20, I gave them a shot. I'm so glad it did! Definitely got more than I paid for. Oksana took me as a walk in and gave me a great beard trim (that I got compliments on.) Not only is she very skilled, she's also super nice and made me feel so comfortable. The shop is very tidy and state of the art. I'll definitely be going back because now I've decided to keep some length on my beard since I've found a great barber shop! You won't regret giving them a try (especially Oksana). read more

Even though Mark is a good barber, but it is very expensive. He is raising haircut very often. No other barber cuts hair $30 in Queens. When I asked him you are very expensive , he`s answer was " because I am very good and number one " Mr. Mark called or emailed yelp to delete my previous review. Why would you do that ? I am a real customer and came to you many many times in past year. but you increased man haircut from $10 to 30 in 3 years . read more

The new owner, Oksana, is great. Walked in and she gave a great cut. Also provided new amenities like hot towel and shoulder massage gun at no extra charge. Easy to book online and quick service without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend. read more

New management has done a great job! Oksana did a great job on my razor shave and beard trim. Extremely impressed and very satisfied. Love the new chill relaxed feel. I am very picky with my barbers and I will definitely be back. Highly recommended. Check it out you will be glad you did. read more

I had a great experience at the Skillman barbershop which is under new management. The difference is substantial. Great service. Explained my vision for my haircut and it came to life beautifully. Oksanna is very talented and nice and I am coming here for my haircuts from now on. read more

I already paying for haircut (30$ 30 minute) he wanted extra money because of my hair is long. absurd read more

Skillman Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Woodside, New York

I've gone to these guys multiple times because they are conveniently close to my apartment. And every time they just can't get it right; and every time they ask me the same questions.... (first time here? Who cut your hair last? ). God forbid you ask them to do a scissor cut trim instead of a fade. Complete disregard to the shape of my head. And they have the costumer pay for credit card fees which is absolutely unacceptable in my opinion. Did I just walk into a ghetto bodega? Because that's the ONLY place that charges credit card fees to their customers. No professional hair cutter in my life has ever asked me to pay cash to avoid tax and then say that the tax is a cc fee? Go to Nelson on Queens Blvd. no cc fees and better haircuts. Sorry guys won't be back again. $38 for a barber haircut is just unreasonable. read more

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The Best! Every chair's a winner. Fast friendly service, rewards program and complimentary beverages. Thanks Mark! read more

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Stopped by yesterday after scheduling an appointment with Mark. Upon arrival, I took a look around and the barbershop was clean, the chair was clean, even the clippers looked clean. On top of that, Mark did a great job and I'm definitely coming back. My only regret is not stopping by sooner. read more

Since I tried this barbershop for the first time I'm coming here for my cuts. It doesn't matter which barber you pick, you're gonna get an awesome cut. read more

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Ripoff!!! We agreed on a price to trim part of my beard and hair. The young barber ended up trimming all my beard which I accepted. While he was doing so, the boss talked to him in Russian even though we all spoke English. If they decided to change the price at that moment, they didn't tell me. When I was about to pay, the cost was nearly 70% extra. I will never come back to this place. Thank you for all your messages. Actually, the hairstylist asked you for the cost so it wasn't his mistake. I never asked for a discount but a fair price for a slight trim hair/beard. I asked specific questions before making a decision. At the end of the service, when he told me the higher price and I expressed my discomfort, adding that I wouldn't come back, you were there all the time and not say anything to me but good night. The whole service took about 20 minutes even with the extra trimming of my beard; however the price jumped from $30 to $50. You decided to change the price speaking in another language without letting me accept or not. Total bad customer service. All is recorded, excellent. You should've just started with that. Now any customer who want to can see who is telling the truth and who is lying here. They will judge and that's going to be the end of this unnecessary back and forth. 53 minutes? LOL. Listen Mark, for that good laugh, please give the $20 to your hairstylist as a tip. He deserves it after you tried to put all the blame on him. 53 minutes!!!...I can't. read more

Good price, excellent quality. I appreciate that you can book online. Can't go wrong with any of the barbers. read more

Found this place on yelp after moving into the neighborhood a few months ago. Glad I no longer have to travel to brooklyn or manhattan to get the kind of haircut I want! Mark has great customer service and will balance between giving you what you ask for and also offering his professional advice based on years of experience. Also if it means anything to you, Mark used to work at Springfield Barbershop back when it was really good. So you know youre in good hands. read more

Mark is a good barber that charges $30 a cut. Although he is good, he does not understand how to keep an appointment. I made my appointment for 11am and he starts on a guy at 10:52. What the hell is that? If he was finishing up on a guy and its goes over, i would understand, but he was starting on a new guy just 7 mins before my appointment. Other barbers will wait for their customers and give a customer an extra 10 mins if running late, but not Mark. If a Customer comes in at 10:53 and your appointment is at 11, be prepared to wait, because he wont wait for you. By the way, this already happenend twice before. read more

Hate to break the chain of 5 star reviews but here's my experience. Got my hair cut by Arvin the first time I went here. He did an excellent job on the haircut, constantly consulting me about what I wanted, and then did a great job on the beard trim too. He charged me $30 and I gave him a $10 tip. Went back about 7 weeks later and I got a hair cut and beard trim from Veronica. She wasn't as precise as Arvin but still gave me a decent haircut and a good beard trim. Upon going to pay, she asked if I were paying cash or card. I asked how much the services cost and she told me $45. Since I was only expecting to pay $40 including tip I had to pay by card and got charged $49.05. I've never been charged more than $30 for a haircut and beard trim at other barbershops so unfortunately I will not be returning here. I was satisfied with the service, but was disappointed in the price discrepancies. read more

Whenever I move to a new area, finding a good barber is really important. I moved to Woodside almost two years ago and luckily, Skillman Barbershop was right in the neighborhood. The shop owner's name is Mark and he is extremely passionate and dedicated to his work as an art and his business as a growing business. He has two other barbers in the shop who have also done my hair and I always leave happy. He will always oversee what they're doing just in case there is something he notices and wants to touch up. Everyone is friendly and I've had great conversations in there. They cut your hair and give you a shape up if you want one. They use straight razors for your hairline. My hairline is a mess so this is crucial to my haircut. They always offer you a bottle of water and there are tv's playing funny television shows yo keep you entertained. There are comfortable couches while you wait with magazines like any other shop. I'll be honest and say I've only waited maybe once or twice after doing a walk in. Mark puts you on a text thread to let you know when the shop will not be open or when he himself will not be working. One day they were closing and I walked in. The next day I was going on a trip for my Anniversary, he called his wife and told her he'd be home a little late and took care of me. There is also a frequenter loyalty card which gets hole punched every time you visit. If you visit enough you can get half off of a haircut. Highly recommended! read more

This place SUUUUUUCKs. All fluff and no substance. It took my barber and HOUR AND a HALF to do a fade, and so over priced. And an hour to do my son's haircut too. I could have gone down the street and paid less than half for the same haircut and better conversation, in a third the time at least- but I was worried there would be a line. Thought this would be faster, holy molly I was wrong. There is a reason this place is basically always empty. This is the third time I have been to the shop in 2 years expecting a different experience- never again. read more

I just saw Serge as a walk-in. I had just come from another barber shop where they unfortunately did a terrible job, and I needed to have my hair fixed. I showed Serge a photo of what I wanted, he reassured me and gave me a great fade - exactly what I wanted. The shop is clean and also plays great music. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back! read more

mark the owner who ive known for years is the man...he definitely gives you a great haircut and makes you feel comfortable,at least i do however the 1 downside is it's appointment only which sorta sucks read more

I live around Woodside, and had a hard time finding a reliable barbershop, specifically for Asian stiff hair. I finally found a reliable place and this is it. I went to the main man Mark, and he was more than happy to talk and determine what style is best suited for my type of hair. He is a very chill dude and provides top of the line service. I highly recommend this spot if you are in need of a good haircut in this area. read more

This review is for Arvin.. It's not easy to find a good barber when you can count the number of hairs remaining on your head. Arvin treats what is left of my hair with the respect that I think it deserves. Plus he's a good guy and works with good guys at a place with online reservations! I've been going to him for over a year now and my hair has never looked better... even in more bountiful days. Thanks Arvin for keeping me away from the buzzer and looking good read more

Three years later I'm still a happy customer. Mark and Arvin are both world class barbers, and they have a new online system that makes it easy to book a haircut. I don't need to wait, just walk in and sit down. Best barbershop in the city. read more

Awesome spot! Mark and Arvind can give you any style you are looking for and great conversationalists to boot!

Subject: Hater  "Yo Gerry C.Hater, just by looking at your reviews it comes to my attention that you are very stubborn person and can not control your emotions. Yea some places have good qualities and bad as well. Knowing you, you my friend I like to call a hater. Do me and all of my colleagues a favor and show up one day to any local business and confront them, not hide from anyone. Boy you ain't never been to anyone of them, so why u hating. Martha's bakery is freaking valid and the price is right. New York ain't for your my guy, being frugal won't bring your ass anywhere especially in New York, fake ass. You most likely live in your moms basement and can't afford a life of your own. Leaching off your mom is a five year olds job, but not for a 40 year old. Get your shit together and grow the fuck up pussy."  This is the response I got for an unfavorable review..Real "professional" place read more