Best place for a mens haircut in NYC? Suggestions Please!

[KFC ONE]

I'm in need of a GREAT haircut.

I'm sick of the mediocre fools that I've been bouncing between for the last 2 years and I'm equally as fed up with any tapers and fades I could get from the barber shop down the block.

I'm not looking for something trendy or anything conservative...just a simply a fantastic cut and style.

Currently I need a fix on a butcher job received last night ...but beyond that I'm looking for a place to consistenly feel good about going back to for return visits.

Anyone out there have a place/person they love in NYC? Approx cost would be helpful too!

Thanks!

(was also posted in Super Jetset by mistake)

[dagsolo]

Paul Mole (pronounced moe-lay) on 75th & Lexington.

Very experienced, upper class clientele.

about $25 per cut.

If your on Long Island go to

Vito's Hair Salon

55 Glen Head Road

(located 1 block from the Glen Head station on the LIRR)

Ask for Roberto, he used to work at Paul Mole and opened his own shop.

He does great cuts and his straight razor hot towel shave is the best by far.

Can I ask you something? These sunglasses: they're really nice. Are they like government issue, or do you guys all go to the same store together?

[djrajio]

I'm asian, so I try to steer clear from salons that typically handle just caucasian hair cuz asian hair tends to be different in texture, composition, etc. I've gone to hairmates in downtown twice so far and have been very satisfied. The price is more expensive than your average barber ($35) but its cheaper than going to a high-end glitsy salon and they give great service (shampoo before and after + blowdry + styling). Ask for April, she's pretty good.

http://www.hairmates-ny.com/downtownj.htm

[Ryan]

hairmates is great.

ive been going there for a while now..

staff is friendly and accomodating.

cuts range bt $35 and $45 depending on who you get. either way its worth it

[peteyross]

I also agree that HairMates is awesome. I've been going there for about a year now. Hoshii Coupe (next to Sunrise Mart) is also good, but a tad pricier than Hairmates.

[KFC ONE]

Wow...Lost of Hair-mates folks.

Are you all Asian? Just curious from what Djrajio had said.

Do they cut Caucasian hair? I tried to check out their site but it was all in Japanese (I think)

Please keep the suggestions coming!

[stickykrylon]

mud honey on sullivan is good if you want to be rocked out or whatever.. but it's pretty expensive - like 75 bucks.

this girl comes to my apartment and cuts my hair. dope and cheap!

dig.

[Carlos]

Hair Kuwayama, 10th Street btw Second and First Aves. Same price range as Hairmates and Hoshi Coupe. I haven't tried hairmates yet. I think Hair Kuwayama is better than Hoshi Coupe because it's easier to communicate with the hair stylists. In Hoshi Coupe, language can be a barrier. But I've been very satisfied with the cuts I got from Hair Kuwayama. Seiko is my girl.

[KFC ONE]

I only speak English and a very small bit of Spanish...Should I rule out Hair-Mates, Hoshi Coupe and Hair Kuwayama?

Will communicating be a huge problem?

[Ryan]

i hear good things about kuwayama also

hairmates - yes they do cut caucasian hair, its a pretty diverse group of people there everytime im there

[KFC ONE]

Thanks for all the replys and help so far!

[ReasonRumRunners]

if you are really on a budget you can try the barber school on 10th street and 4th ave... never been but ive heard its iite. $7 beans too

www.reasonclothing.com

[superposition]

Man we need stuff like this in Toronto.... you guys know any Japanese hair salons around the Tdot?

[triniboy27]

Hmmm..Coupe Bizarre might be the closest thing to that...

or you could try hitting pacific mall and other hair salons in that area (granted, those are chinese, not japanese)...

[superposition]

Where is Coupe Bizzare man?

I wouldnt wanna go Pacific Mall.... they aint any good, I had 3 haircuts 2 years back...they were wack!

[superposition]

Oh okay I found out where they're located. But are there any asian hairstylist there?