Persons Of Interest

A crappy haircut by a bunch of hipster dbags for $ 45
If there was beer and drinks there I wasn’t offered any .
The barber offered a hot towel for my face but that didn’t happen. Then I have to hand over $ 45 and a $ 5 tip, while trying to convince myself this is Williamsburg and everything is meant to be cool here and you got to pay a bit more but being down $ 50 for a $ 15 haircut is a kick in the Bollocks. But now I know and so do you.

Colleen is the best. I’ve had my haircut with her for the last five years and I won’t go to anyone else. She’s fast and professional. It’s cool to see her at a cool shop like Persons of Interest. Maybe Aziz Ansari will pop in to get a cut from Colleen next time he decides to come by ;)

COLLEEN HENRY is hands down the best barber ever. I’ve followed her around the nation having her cut my hair. I currently live in Salt Lake City and have flown all the way to New York just to have Colleen cut my hair. If your in the market for a new mane definitely ask for Colleen.

I hope my review is permitted, since I’m actually reviewing my spouse’s haircut.
When I met spouse, he had short hair… Since the ‘90s he had frequented a barber that provided fantastic $ 12 cuts, but that barber was all about the latino buzz thing (He still loves that place for buzz cuts).
Once he met me, he realized that each time he grew his hair out, I got googley eyed and mesmerized, so he started to grow his mane out a few years ago and realized his barber could not do the long hair thing…
I suggested that he find a stylist — I received raised eyebrows, but he did find a place in Williamsburg at the recommendation of a friend. Truth be told, every time he came home after one of those cuts I would think to myself, «ok, not bad, but still very little style». He was also frustrated and continually stated, «You don’t understand, it’s not easy to find a place in NY that knows how to cut long guys hair styles…»
We looked through various blogs and got the sense that POI could be the place.
Today, he came home after his first cut at POI (with Colleen) and I can honestly state it is the first hair style that I adore. He is growing his hair out and is looking for a unique style and shape (based on a picture of a guy online) that is not typically seen on the streets of NYC. She did such a fantastic job… the sides are perfect, the front has a swoop…
And the best part??? POI is opening up a location in Fort Greene!!! Much closer to us, so he no longer has to go to Willyburg.

As others have noted, if you’re late for an appointment, they will punt you an hour and a half. That was disappointing — I just didn’t have that kind of time. Hoping they’d cut me some slack since I was trekking through a monsoon… it didn’t really look that busy. One gets the sense the lateness policy is simply punitive, not a good feeling, but whatever. Having recently moved to Brooklyn, I’m trying to find a regular spot for hair and beard. They could have hooked me with some flexibility, but it’s probably for the best. I’m not really into the ballcap-​hipster scene.
I went to another shop in Soho with convenient online check-​in — got in with no appointment, minimal waiting (and they were REALLY busy).

I wish I took advantage of the complimentary drinks. Ill go thirsty next time. The staff seem to know what they are doing and come from a nice background and wanted a modern mad men vibe. It works well. Although for my $ 42 fade, it would have been nice to have a razor shave at the neck and using one of those vintage back massages by barbers. I liked that for a simple cut they took the time to make it right and not rush it like some other local barbers.

Ask for Justin Virgil — he’s meticulous when it comes to hair and has a terrific eye. He’s simply the best.

A friend recommended POI to me as I was in a desperate need of a fresh cut after growing my hair out for a bit. I made an appointment with Ricky on a Thursday for a cut the next day. Came in and was immediately impressed by a couple of things:
1. The coffee shop in the back.
2. The Marantz amp and Ohm speakers.
3. Waiting area with a cooler of free beer and water.
4. The overall cleanliness of the place.
5. The music — excellent selection.
Ricky asked me what I wanted and gave me an awesome haircut. Everything turned out great but on the expensive side — $ 42 for the cut + tip + a $ 5 latte. All in all $ 60 for a visit to the barbershop was definitely a bit higher than I was expecting but then again I can’t complain as the experience and haircut were both worth it. I’ll definitely be back.

Previous to meeting Justin I had a hard time figuring out exactly what my hair style should be and often ended up getting the typical short on the top and a little shorter on the top look… Since then, I have had the awesome experience to work with Justin Virgil to figure out exactly what works best for me. His approach to styling is unique in that he understands that sometimes your haircut is a process and can outline what steps he will take to get the look thats right for you. Justin is great at what he does and the location is super awesome, nothing like having a free couple of beers to take the edge off before a fresh cut!

Great place, and great price. I have longer hair than most of the clientele, but Austin does a great job with my 70’s cut, and is really good with layers. You can often just drop in, have a coffee (they have their own coffee shop in the back), read a magazine and chill for the next available barber, but I think it’s best to get an appointment (with Austin).

Pricey yes. But they’ve always done me right and it’s nice to have complementary refreshments.

Had my first hair cut here today. Liked it a lot. Thought the stylist really took care and had skill to shape my hair to my face.
I work in the fashion industry and the specific hair stylist was recommended to me by another hair stylist I work with on editorial fashion, but who really doesn’t cut hair. (Yes, that’s a thing!). I figured that was a good sign as that guy is amazing and he would know the difference.
Everything was quick and easy. I phoned at like noon and they had an appointment available for 4pm with the stylist I wanted. I showed up 10 minutes early and they took me 5 minutes later. The stylist took time and care, but it was fast and easy.
No pushing of products or anything. Lots of advice.
I will return to them. If my experience changes, I will update my review.

I live for this place, and have never been disappointed with my quick and easy cut. I’ve found my guy and I’m not telling you his name. You’ll find yours. But yeah, if you’re up for some people watching a seltzer while you wait — good art books and the Times make it more homey. You can get a macchiato if you want one.
I like the Baxter products too. Check em out. Or use whatever your guy (or gal) suggests.
These people put a lot of car into their craft. I’ve seen some next level precision finishing going on, which considering the price is a miracle in this town.
Thank you.
PS: they have a good Instagram I think run by Steve the owner it’s personofinterestbarbershop

This was my first time going to get my haircut somewhere other then a regular barbershop. David did JUST what I needed him to do. He was exemplary! Cool guy and welcoming. Definitely will be returning to his chair. As I was waiting to be seated, I noticed all the barbers were very chill, personable and detailed. If David is not available next time I wouldn’t mind trying someone else. POI is my new spot. So happy I don’t have to «cut» my own hair now!

Been going here for over a year to get my beard shaped up. I do not have the dexterity to do it myself so I take it to the professionals. Bottom line is they always do a killer job, are super nice and it costs me $ 20 (15+tip).
They have drinks in a cooler, and a coffee shop in the back. They always have killer music playing through awesome speakers (though I hope the Ohm’s aren’t bolted to the wall, come on guys…) .
Contrary to popular belief they do take walk in’s, but only on off hours (like a Tuesday afternoon. If I walk in on a Saturday morning they can usually say come back in 30 — I will and I will get my hair trimmed.
I will keep coming here as long as I am in the neighborhood or I keep a beard.

Fantastic establishment all around.
I’ve had the best haircuts of my life at this place, particularly by David. He’s highly skilled and a great person to share 30 minutes with. Every time he cuts my hair I have people asking where I got it cut for the next week.
Atmosphere is laid back. I try to show up 15 min early to drink a beer and browse the stack of curated independent magazines they have on display.
Ownership is great. The owner heard I had a scheduling issue recently and personally called me to get it sorted. I thought that was fantastic and goes to show how respectable ownership reflects respectable business.
They also text you day of to confirm your appointment which is nice. Worth the price.

Quality haircut every time. Reception has always been nice.
So it’s expensive, welcome to New York City.
What the hell are you people complaining about?

Do Not Support This Pretentious Place.
Yes, its over priced.
Men’s haircuts are not supposed to be $ 60 at a «barbershop». Everything else in this part of Brooklyn is expensive, I’ve been acceptable of it — like a sucker.
Fifth time here in five months and NEVER AGAIN. Ridiculous, pretentious and rude reception.
They are appointment only. No auto text confirm like mentioned below. 5 times here never got any text confirmation.
I was exactly 3 minutes late to the appointment. Not 5 minutes not 10 minutes. With a horrible attitude — as if I let them down — they refused to cut my hair until 1.5 hours later -«the next available» — it was clearly some form of punishment for keeping them waiting — FOR 3 MINUTES.
WTF??? DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PLACE. TAKE BROOKLYN BACK. KICK THE PHONY PEOPLE OUT!!! WHERE DID ALL THESE PRETENSIONS COME FROM? WHY DID THEY MOVE HERE???
The Receptionist was oblivious that I had a day at work also — its all about them — not about the people who pay for their services. This business chose this guy as their face and representative. Apparently this is how they are — oblivious to the rest of the world.
The seriousness that they feel the need to take themselves with, is out of control and utterly unwelcome. I hope that they go bust and clear the area for those with actual personality and who actually care for the people THEY SERVICE — otherwise just another soulless, hollow, unaware counter in Brooklyn that IS NOT SPECIAL and DOES NOT DESERVE ANYONES PATRONAGE.
Do Not Support Them.

My sister bought me a gift certificate for a straight razor shave and a haircut here so I gave it a try. I had a pretty big winter beard situation and needed a warm weather trim for my hair, which is a pretty classic high and tight cut.
Made an appointment over the phone and a few hours later got an automated text asking me to confirm the appointment. I liked that, to me it meant that I was definitely going to get in when I was supposed to. And I did! Justin cut my hair and gave me a shave, both of them were top notch. Having a stranger hold a razor to your throat can really go badly in the wrong hands but he made it a very comfortable experience. My hair looks exactly how I wanted it to. And they gave me a beer, which is always nice. I’d go back even if it were on my own dime.

I moved to New York from Chicago about a year and half ago and had such a hard time finding a haircut place. I have super thick, super curly hair, so finding a place that would keep it in that condition but make it look neat was just hard.
I randomly came across Persons of Interest on Unilocal and decided to give it a shot. It’s $ 40, which kind of seems expensive, but the quality of the haircut is just amazing. My guy is David and he’s just awesome — he listens to you, and talks to you, and gives you suggestions; just an all around good guy and definitely knows how to do his job.
The atmosphere is great, its like an old timey barbershop, even has the spinny iconic barbershop thingy outside. The inside is small, but big enough to get the job done — looks great, and they even offer you free water, beer, or pop which is awesome (although i don’t know how i’m supposed to drink something while getting my haircut in fear of my hair dropping into it).
Anyways, if you want a good haircut, and want to call one of these guys/​girls your barber, then go here. You won’t regret it.