You’re a man, you live in Brooklyn, and you need a haircut. Your last barber got a little scissor happy and you ended up looking like a militant state trooper. Even by your traditional male standard of absolute indifference to appearance, you were too embarrassed to show your face at your Tuesday night Bocce game. But this time you are determined to get your hair done right. And what you need is the affordable barber who can translate your hairy vision—long on top, short on the sides, keep it curly, bed head, fade in the back, frosted tips, trucker mullet, whatever your request might be—into a satisfactory reality. We pose this question to our readers, male and female alike: where does the wallet-conscious Brooklyn gent get a well-done hair cropping?
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damion haircutters on court street and 2nd place.
After reading this I tried Vespa Salon on 15th and 7th Ave. Was great - got an excellent cut with friendly service. Not the cheapest option - but not too expensive either.
Is there a barber out there that is sensitive to the Black, proud, elderly lady who wants a natural haircut that exudes femininity?
My Brooklyn haircut master is Margo from Charm beauty salon on Kings Hwy
Regarding Vincent's Barber on Cortelyou Road - I've been going there for more than 25 years. Great cut, $12. For short haired ladies - be advised that they will turn you away in certain instances. If they're packed it's unlikely that they'll put you in the line-up, but go in the middle of the day & you'll be fine.
I had the WORST experience ever @ LANA's BARBER SHOP 523 Henry St. in Brooklyn, NY (posted by Adam).
Lana was initially nice, but one of her customers that came in AFTER I was in the chair being serviced was RIDICULOUS! He was very disrespectful and impatient. He started YELLING (yes, literally) because she was taking too long to cut my hair, to the point I had to call the cops for his harassment! Unfortunately, when I asked Lana for the cross streets to direct the cops, she REFUSED to give them to me, which left both of us in danger, as this guy KEPT coming in and out yelling threats! In the end the moron left and we were able to move on.
I felt rushed and Lana had lost faith in her work, and nervously left me with a rough cut. I had to go to another barber shop and get another cut completely. Lana is NOT the best for ethnic hair, BUT she will definitely try her best.
Just fyi.
Check out The Stepping Razor Barbershop.
Call for appointment.
Dub music, surf rock vibes, skill full haircuts, professional attitude. L train to Morgan ave. exit on Bogart st.
257 Varet st.
inside Post BMX shop
exotic cutz at 2204 fulton st between easternpkwy and rockaway ave have da best barbers in there and one thing i like is they give u facials and a hot towel shave after your haircut and da guy name gotti da barber is da best barber in that shop and that area u need to stop by there one day you will love it
lorimers barber shop @684 lorimer st.Alex is the best barber,he is very experienced and attention to detail.he is a hidden gem thats being slowly discovered check him out on yelp,5 star rating try him and its only 15 dollars
Cutmasters Brooklyn Barbershop
432 Avenue P
Brooklyn NY 11223
This has to be my favorite all time barbershop. I have gotten a haircut from every barber in there and have never once been disappointed. They carry a selection of unique and high end haircare and shaving products. The music is always eclectic and great and the vibes are always warm and positive.
One of my favorite things about this place is its location. The neighborhood is a hidden gem in the sea of Brooklyn hype we've been seeing. There are a number of great stores in the area including a clothing boutique and skateboard shop (Campus Mercante) a personal training studio (Concrete Fitness) and a great place to grab an authentic Italian Espresso (Franks Pizza). There is even a budding street art culture including a rather well publicized mural to the late MCA of the beastie boys.
Oh and did I mention this neighborhood is right off the F Train (avenue P stop)
Definitely worth making a trip out to Avenue P to check out the barbershop and the neighborhood.