Expert Haircutting Barber

What a horrible experience, had the old guy cutting my hair, he didn’t want to use the scissor and kept insisting on using the machine. Didn’t bother spraying hair with water even though I had gel in hair and his comb kept getting stuck.
You get what you pay for, only go here if you have no other choice and need a quick cut because the quality of the cut is mediocre at best.

No frills, quick in quick out. Show a picture of what you’re looking for, and they get it done. Very happy and convenient location — jump out of the office briefly and you’re back in under 30 minutes

Arthur is the man.

It his is a great barber shop. They have about seven people cutting hair and I have seen them all and not one bad cut. I love the straight razor to end a cut. The price is unbeatable and the service is impeccable. These guys and one lady are great. If you need a quick and great haircut you should definitely check them out.

Easy in and out barber. Great prices, consistent service. I’m not chatty, and neither are the barbers here. Don’t expect anything fancy.

The cut was OK with a few mistakes, like the sides were not cut very well. I’ll have to fix it at home. Paid $ 14 plus tip.

Surprised this place does not have more reviews. Recommended by a colleague. What I loved was that the place is packed but it is very quiet. I’m not a fan of chit chatting while my hair is being cut. The top was not cut short enough, but I’m not sure if I communicated it well enough. Overall I was pleased and would go back especially for the price of $ 14 per hair cut.

The barber named Alfredo was a pretty professional barber. He takes his time and doesn’t rush your cut just to pick up the next customer waiting. 5 stars for him and a generous tip.
The same cannot be said for the guy wearing a yamaka (there is only one) who was outwardly rude, and inattentive because he’s already focused on cutting the next guys hair. No tip for him.
I would avoid this last guy and try the 5 other barbers, unless you want a rushed and uneven cut.

needed to get a haircut and they did an excellant job.

Perfect for a quick, clean, and classic haircut — I’m usually in and out within a half hour during lunchtime. They have 6+ barbers working at that time.
What I said above also has a little negative: the barbers give you a great classic haircut and shave, but they can’t/don’t do any real styling.

great place. avoid the old guy if you can. he is very slow compared to the other people.

Not much of a wait and efficient… for $ 14 what else can you ask for?!

Thanks Unilocalers, for sending me here! No frills, tiny place. Expert haircutting that’s quick, yet meticulous. Base price is $ 14. When I’m at work, I come here. When I have time, I go to Chinatown, where it’s $ 7 base. Either way, I’ve got choices.
On my way out and down the stairs, one of the guys (a proprietor?) actually thanks me for the business! Also, check out the ancient brown antique cash register at the door. Wow.

After a disastrous cut just two weeks ago at another barber shop, I tried this one based on a recommendation from a fellow Unilocaler. BIG improvement. This place is exactly what I have been looking for: male barbers, old world feel, and a classic, reasonably-​priced cut that doesn’t take too much time from your day. $ 14 is more than fair for the experience you will get here. $ 20 with tip still costs less than everywhere else I have been in Manhattan. After years with my former barber in Austin, I have found a new barber shop where I feel comfortable. Thank you Unilocal

I don’t want the Russian mob to put a hit on me!
That’s what I was thinking as I slunk furtively into this place to get my hair cut the other day. You see, back in the day when I worked on 43^rd St, I came here all the time because it was cheap, fast and quick*. Even with a line, the guys hustled and got you looking spiffy in no time.
Since my job moved, I haven’t been back much but found a local barber shop which I like near my home staffed by Russians. But last time I was in little Moscow, a new woman cut my hair and it was awful and I was scared to go back. So I made a trip back to my old barber shop and it was like I never left… they did it just the way I liked it and I was in and out in 14 minutes. Now I’m scared to say that I went back to my old barbers, because if my new barbers are reading this, they’ll know I cheated on them and I don’t want to get killed.
However, I will say, for $ 14 a great haircut at this place is worth risking your life for.
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*yes, you may recall that is how I prefer my hookers as well

Accidentally left my hat the night before at the Japanese ramen place next door. When I put the hat back on, I remembered that I had a little too much hair between my hat and my head. Saw a little sign and stairs up to this place, and checked the Unilocal.No wait on a Saturday morning and got a great cut (mine is an easy «mowing» of my scalp, a 1 ½ guard) and the classic straight-​edged shave for $ 12 total. I get this treatment in a small, working-​class neighborhood in Chicago. But in midtown Manhattan? Don’t fuggedaboutit!

This is the best barber in Manhattan! They have 8 guys cutting hair in a true old school fashion. You get a great, fast cut for only $ 12.00. I think in the 15 years I have gone here for haircuts I may have waited a total of 20 minutes for a chair to open.
All the guys are great and the place is a classic. You also get the straight edge razor when done to clean your neck…

Wow, just so happened to stumble upon this goldmine and so glad that I did. 6 or 7 guys all cutting hair in a relatively small space may be a bit to witness but when it comes time to get down to business these guys are all masters of their craft. Percise and well executed, very good barber shop, no thrills, just the cuts and for 12 bucks plus tip you cant go wrong.

I often walk into Expert Haircutting Barber and find a bunch of guys sitting on stools against the wall waiting, yet I get called over right away by one of the barbers. Why? Because they are each waiting for their «favorite» barber. I think that says a lot about this place. I’ve never seen it empty, and all the customers seem to have a great rapport with the barbers and it’s small talk aplenty whenever people are there.
I have one of the easiest cuts, just shave it down to the skin. You’d think this would be simple, but I’ve gone to shops where they screwed it up by leaving some hairs here and there sticking up or worse — patches. Never at this place. They take great care and never seem rushed, despite the lines of customers waiting. They take their time, do things right with finesse and for a good price to boot! Most barbers in the area charge anywhere from $ 15 – 25 for their services, but these guys start at $ 12! For this area that’s a steal.
While the shop has been around for decades, nothing looks worn down or trashed about it. The owners clearly care about the presentation their store makes so it always looks bright and organized, something I really appreciate.
Expert Haircutting Barber gets my vote for a good place to get a quick haircut in the midtown east area.