Lenny, Lenny, Lenny, he is my barber and as long as he is cutting he will be my barber. Nice quiet place, not full of loud music or distracting conversation between barbers, they give you their full attention and a great haircut. I cannot wait until they reopen and hope they are all safe and healthy and and made it through this challenging time. read more

Not good. I tried this place again after a few years and it wasnt until it was too late that i realized the same guy was giving me the same bad haircut because his training wasn't right. Anyone who starts a fade from the top clearly isnt aware that heads come in all shapes and sizes. read more

Don't get your hair cut by Marat, or else you'll end up looking like Leroy Gibbons from NCIS: http://bit.ly/6HpiO But, what a good price! read more

Great place....compelled me to write my first Yelp review! FYI, men's haircut has now gone up to $12...but good, fast service, clean place. I recommend Frankenstein looking dude who looks like he has one eye - while he looks scary, dude knows how to cut hair. read more

New to NYC and was just yelping around for an inexpensive place to get my hair did. Also trying to avoid the hype of the expensive Big Apple and the salon's it has to offer. From past experiences in LA I've found many well qualified barbers who will put up with my demands and try to accommodate me as much as they can. Luckily I came across VL Studio in Chelsea who was willing to do the same. Got the salon look for a barber's price. Had the lady do me up; she's excellent, will prob be going back. $14 + $5 tip, well worth it read more

I've been going to the same barber here, Lenny, for YEARS. They used to be on First Avenue in the East Village, and, after trying a bunch of other local places, I ended up going back to Lenny all the way West on 7th Avenue. Can't really speak for the other hairdressers, but, Lenny is the best! And, how can you beat the price?!?! read more

I have been going here for quite some time and I love the place. You usually don't have to wait too long to be attended to and the stylists are flawless in their cutting. Highly recommended and VERY affordable. Plus if you are in a hurry...they are FAST... Love this place! read more

Nice cut very very fair priced tho. All the barbers in there r very good Make sure to go for the ho towel shave amd the facial massage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I've been going to this place for years. Not the best haircuts, but decent and affordably priced. I've been content with their service... Until now. I went there this evening for a haircut (close to 7:30PM) and was actually turned away because they "wanted to close early" and "last customer at 7:30". I couldn't believe it. Closing time is clearly marked for 8:00PM. The "Open" was still on display as well. Extremely unprofessional. Wasted my time and subway fares. Why don't you just say you close at 7:30PM instead of 8PM? How hard is that? Good bye. read more

Lenny is the best! Nice quiet barbershop, not loud with lots of wise guy wannabes screaming at each other in their native language.

I walked out of here looking a bit like a younger, more handsome version of George Clooney. All for $12.

You get what you pay for here. If your favorite barber is booked up or you need a really quick, simple touch-up, this place will work.

If you are looking for a very inexpensive hair cut that looks great this is the place. You will be in and out of the chair in no time but your hair will look great. read more

really liked this place. The haircut for men is at 14$, which after 3$ tip was 17$. The guy, from Tajikistan, was really nice and talkative :) Make sure you bring cash, as it is the only payment accepted read more

Got my first NY haircut. $10, can't beat the price. Old-school queue, where you just walk in, grab a chair, and wait for the nice Russian lady to say "next." Some people seemed confused without a list, but it's not that hard to figure out, is it? read more

Come for Lenny. Stay for Lenny. He's as good as it gets

This has been my main barber shop for two years. They are good and the barbers are consistent, unlike a lot of budget shops. I have had plenty of worse experiences at 5x their price. read more

When I left, I definitely had way less hair than I started with. My haircut also didn't look like I did it myself. It's the best price in the neighborhood, and they met my low standards, so they're good enough for me! read more

If you're like me and have no specific preferences other than "shorter, please" for your haircut, no reason to go anywhere else. They don't make mistakes, they're quick, they don't even push your head around. Just came back from another great haircut, tipped $5 on the $14 cut just for feeling good. read more

Don't be fooled by the older reviews. This place used to be my go to until I started to realized the two Russian women getting more complacent and not heeding or following any direction. Like any salon, you let them know what you want, and it seems things are going well but you'll stop them and say 'oh that's good, no shorter please' and they'll nod and agree with you but continue (and after going past the point of no return) they say they did what you asked. They work on getting you out of their chairs as fast as possible - in order to sit and read, and that means your hair ends up being uneven and done in a very sloppy manner. Unfortunately you're left with a botched haircut and an inability to do anything about it - and they usually act as though they're not quite sure what the problem is (potentially a language barrier but unlikely) The salon has gotten dirtier in the past year: clippers are overwhelmed with hair, nothing ever seems to be disinfected before or after a haircut, and every outlet, chair, and surface is covered in a ridiculous amount of hair. The price point can be enticing but you're far better off finding other barber shops in the neighborhood (there are plenty) where they will pay attention, take their time to ensure an even well done haircut, have a courteous overall experience, and leave satisfied with your haircut. read more

!!!!!THIS PLACE SUCKS!!!!! i can't believe how horrid my hair was cut. All I ask for is a strait fade. a freaking strait fade... nothing hard. and what i get is a one sized buzz cut. my freaking hair cut is round. nothing effing strait bout it!!! after i ask the lady is that it? are you done with my hair and i tell her that this is not what i wanted, and tell her that this is not a strait fade she remarks with and this is exactly what she said. "what do you want from a 14 dollar cut" I don't care if she messed up, but after she said that, I will do every and anything to get the word out not to go to her. horrible !!! ps. its the owner that cut my hair, dont know if the other barbers are good or not.. i will never ever thake the chance! read more

decent cut, not great. quiet, semi-rude barber. tons of other barbershops nearby. I'd likely go to them next time, just because the barber here kinda creeped me out, but decent cut and definite value play deserve 3 stars. read more

Found this place using Yelp and have to say that I am pleased with the level of attention that Lenny (skinny Russian guy) gave to my haircut. My hair grows fast so the low price was much appreciated. read more

Some of the staff here come from a place on 1st avenue and 8th street which closed a couple of years ago. The Russian (?) lady with the 80's style haircut has been cutting my hair sine I was 8 years old. Prices here are a bit higher than they were on 1st avenue but it's the same solid hair cut everytime I go back. read more

I've been going here for years and love the place. Great haircut for $14, best price in the city and the Russian speaking staff are always friendly and welcoming. It's certainly not a fancy salon, but I don't need much. If you're looking for a no frills down to business barber for little money, this is your spot. read more

By far the worst haircut I have ever received. I wouldn't even go here if I wanted my head shaved.

Great place. Stumbled upon it one day and got a haircut by, i believe his name was, lenny. AWESOME GUY!!! Hes very precise and gentle. I get a fade, 1 on sides and 2 on top, and he always inspects to make sure its good. Ive been goin to him every 2 weeks for the past 3 months and i wont go anywhere else. I trust him completely to do the job right. Its cheap and u get wat u want, what more could you ask for? read more

Worst. Haircut. Ever. Well-meaning guy but not at all talented when it comes to cutting hair. My haircut could not be more basic: basically, it's Ryan Seacrest's haircut, or, same as every other guy in Chelsea who doesn't have a faux-hawk. I even POINTED to a guy in the chair next to me who'd just gotten the same haircut I wanted. And still, I had to get my guy to redo my hair TWICE to make it even remotely passable (which it still isn't but at least it's a one-length sort of buzz cut now & once it grows out I can go & get a decent cut someplace else. The place is also creepy, seems filthy to me (dirty floors & counters, etc). I think it's one & only appeal, which is obvious here as every single review practically mentions the "great deal," is that it is the cheapest barber in Chelsea, as far as I can tell. And as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Do yourself a favor: spend the extra 3-8 bucks & go to a place where they actually know how to cut hair. (How is this place in business????) read more