Perfect Cut

I went in for a TRIM and left several inches shorter… but I get it, they always take off more than you want cut, considering dead-​ends and all. I like the cut enough though, despite having several people tell me that it looks a LOT shorter than before.
Steve told me I could come back two days later for a chestnut colored dye, so I booked the appointment and was looking forward to it. I left the appointment with the same colored brown hair I went in with, and pretty much all of my grey hairs are still showing :(
Still, I have had worse haircuts and have been more upset with what I’ve looked like after visiting other salons. I don’t hate it, but I don’t plan on going back. I was pressured several times to leave a Unilocal review about my experience — so here it is.

Not being one for planning, I called the day I wanted a haircut and Steve was able to fit me into the schedule. He took great care with my hair and gave excellent suggestions and hair care tips. The whole place is cozy and everyone is friendly like a big family. Added bonus: prices were totally reasonable ($ 26 for shampoo and cut!). Really enjoyed my first experience getting my haircut in Albany, and would definitely go back to Perfect Cut again!

I was looking last minute for a place to get a decent haircut in Albany. I called like an idiot about two hours before closing and Tony graciously made me a slot. I always get nervous getting a first-​time haircut at a new place but Tony makes you feel like a regular the minute you step in. They always have coffee and coffee cake and chat like you’re old friends. I’ve been three times now and have been happy with my hair every time. Tony takes the time to figure out what you think your hair needs. I’ve got coarse, wavy hair with three strong colics in the front and Tony has always been able to manage them better than most.
I’ll always come back here and recommend people to Perfect Cut. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s the perfect type of calming mom-​and-​pop place you want to come to every month.

I came here late notice on a Saturday with a pretty demanding job– getting my very faded, damaged, poorly dyed reddish-​brown hair back to my natural blonde. Steve was kind and patient and made sure I was comfortable with every step of the process, even when it turned out to be more work than we were expecting. He even fixed a haircut I got at a different salon. I came back today to finish the job and it turned out beautifully. I’ll certainly be coming back and I can’t recommend this place or Steve highly enough. Great experience, reasonable prices, and there’s a cute dog as others have mentioned.

I loved this place. The staff were friendly without being overbearing. I got a great haircut for a great price. Cute dog which is a plus. Fun environment. Definitely going back. Ask for Steve, he’s a great stylist.

Tony is a patient man. Good cut.

I had gone to a different salon on a Wednesday. They wrecked my hair. I called around trying to get a last minute appointment somewhere to fix my hair. I walked into Perfect Cut at 10am on a Friday with my hood covering my hair. I looked at the gentleman sitting in the front and asked if they had any last minute openings to fix my hair. Frankly, I was so embarrassed about what the other salon had done that i didn’t want anyone to see it. He asked me to show him what I needed done. I took my hood down and told him I needed it fixed. I have naturally black hair. Jet black hair. I wanted to go violet red, the other salon made me orange blonde. With out any hesitation, they said, sure we can fix it! I was so delighted. They asked me to sit tight for a couple minutes while they set up and even got me a nice little coffee, which i thought was so sweet of them. They made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole thing. The woman owner whose name escapes me took me back and showed me all the color options and recommended a colorance. I decided on a color I liked and they put it in for me and had me sit under the heater for a while. The man owner (tony i think his name was) Came over and washed me out and made jokes with me about how my hair looked. I really enjoyed that they knew what they were doing and were so eager to help me out. He cut my hair and gave it a nice blow dry. It came out PERFECT. I loved it! The real cherry on top of the cake was the pricing. Overall I paid 55 $.The other salon charged me 180 $ to mess my hair up. I have found my new salon and I will NEVER go to another place again! Thank you again for fixing my hair last minute when no one else would even attempt it! This is the best salon in Albany! Friendly staff, comfortable environment and its not going to break the bank! Would recommend to everyone!

This place is awesome! I recently moved to Albany, so finding a new hairdresser is always an adventure. I tried going here on Monday, because they have such awesome reviews, but they were closed. Instead of booking an appointment with them at a later date I was impatient and went somewhere else. Big mistake! I ended up going to some Dominican place asking for a basic trim and ended up getting one of the worst haircuts ever. Yesterday I talked to Tony from Perfect Cut and told him I needed an emergency haircut to repair the botched job and he told me to come in. First bonus is that they allow walk-​ins. So, I told him I wanted to chop my hair off and get a short asymmetrical cut. Oh my goodness, he nailed it! Not only did he fix my hair, he gave me exactly what I wanted! Both him and Jeannie are the nicest people and they know their stuff! Prices are very reasonable. I’m definitely going here from now on!

I tried a bunch of other options, in Albany area, before taking a shot at Perfect Cut. I had read great reviews on Unilocal before my visit, and thankfully it definitely lived up to the expectations. I had my hair cut by Tony and it was easily the best haircut I got since a long time. He is very experienced and passionate about his work. Tony and his partner in crime, the lovely Jeannie are «the Perfect host at Perfect Cut». They made me feel absolutely at home. I enjoyed the fun conversations. Their zest for life is very positive and almost infectious. After my first experience, I only went to Perfect Cut as long as I stayed in the area. I would highly recommend this place!

I just recently visited Perfect Cut for a shampoo and hair cut. The instant I walked into the place I was enthralled… it is the funky hole in the wall type of place that makes you feel like you just unearthed a great find, which I did! Tony did my cut, taking care to go a little bit at a time so that there was no major shocks. I had requested bangs, and while the process was slow to get to the right length, it was worth it because he got it just right. Much preferable to stylists who cut first and ask questions later!
Tony is a real sweetheart, full of stories and jokes that comes from being in business for 40 years with a big family that is constantly going in and out of the shop. It makes you feel like you are a part of something special.
I highly recommend this place to people who want a good and affordable hair cut by a face and smile you recognize.

I just had my hair cut by Linda. She was sweet and I enjoyed our conversations. I felt comfortable and relaxed. Linda has excellent skills and made sure I got the cut I wanted.

Had a great experience here with Tony, who I believe may be the owner. He was exceptionally friendly and nice. I just needed a quick trim and he did a great job. Specifically, he asked me a couple of times to put my hand through my hair to make sure it was the way I liked it. I really appreciated that. It was a comfortable and warm atmosphere, and he was a real ‘salt of the earth’ kind of guy. Would definitely recommend!

I’ve been coming to Perfect Cut for a hair cut for almost 5 years after getting a recommendation from a friend. That in itself should let you know what I think about Perfect Cut but I’ll elaborate if you’re let’s say, «thick».
The price for a men’s haircut is very reasonable and in-​line with most decent places in the area. The location is pretty central, parking can be a little bit of a pain sometimes but it’s not too bad. It’s a very casual atmosphere and as long as you plan ahead a little bit, appointments are generally accessible.
I’ve only had my hair cut by one stylist here so I imagine the quality and interaction can vary depending on who cuts your hair.

I’m kind of weird about getting my haircut. I don’t like having to pay a lot, for one thing. In college, I had a roommate who could cut my hair just the way I liked it. And then I had a little Italian man named Vincent whom I absolutely loved. I’m impulsive — when I decide to get a haircut, I want it as soon as possible without having to wait forever for an appointment.
After several months without a haircut, I decided it was high time to hack off the locks. I decided to try Perfect Cut because a friend recommended it and because they had a last-​minute appointment Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the woman my friend recommended was booked up.
Things got off to a rought start. First, the guy who cut my hair didn’t seem to understand my fairly simple request despite numerous attempts to explain it. And then he left partway through to go pick up their lunch. That wouldn’t have been a problem except that when he returned, he’d apparently forgotten what I’d asked for and began doing something different. I’d asked for about four inches off. He stopped at 1 and thought we were done. Um, no.
Another thing I disliked was that he kept making repeated jokes about whether or not you’ve cut my hair crooked is not really appreciated. Getting my haircut is an experience fraught with anxiety and it’s better that you not make it worse. At one point I told him point-​blank that he was making me extremely nervous, for which his wife chastised him.
I prefer that anyone who cuts my hair project at least a façade of complete faith in their hair-​cutting abilities. That’s all I really ask. I need YOU to instill confidence in ME with regards to your scissor skills.
Still, my hair ended up looking quite cute. And for $ 22 before tip, I was pretty content. Minus the jokes, I’d go back.