Buffalo Trim is located in the new-ish business development on N. French near Tops. I really like the style of that strip, it's very enticing to enter but unfortunately there aren't a ton of places worth checking out. Luckily, Buffalo Trim is one of them.
I've never had one set place to get my hair cut, so as a result, I've had a chance to try many places in the Buffalo and WNY area. Chains, local shops, barbers, and yes, even a few salons. Buffalo Trim is the type of place that makes you feel quite unmanly to go to a standard salon. Not only for the difference in styling, atmosphere and stigma, but also for the price you pay at a salon vs Buffalo trim. I think I paid about 12-14 for just a cut with nothing extra, which is a pretty standard price to me. But lets visit that whole manly part again...
So yes, like a few other hair places that have popped up recently, Sports Clips and Lady Jane's come to mind, Buffalo trim is 100% geared toward men. The place has a real whiskey lounge feel, without the whiskey or cigars. The billiard table is a nice touch, but of the three times I've been there I've never had to wait more than half a minute. Although, I have been there when a father and his two sons were all asking for the same stylist, in which case it was a nice distraction for them as they waited. There are also quite a few HDTVs usually showing a slew of sports news and highlights from ESPN.
As you walk in, there is a large TV acting as a computer monitor facing you on the reception desk, waiting for you to sign in. It even allows you to select a specific stylist from the ones on staff at the moment with their picture, in case you don't remember your stylist's name (or if you just want to pick the cutest one). Needless to say, walk-ins are very welcome.
As for the haircut you receive, I think this is hard to comment on because depending on your directions to a stylist versus your expectations when you walk in, I'm sure you could manage to be disappointed in your cut. I, however, have been very happy with my trim each time I've visited. The stylists ask good prompting questions to customize your cut, and even after just one visit, the stylist recalled the basic look I was going for from the previous trip. Finally, I know they offer a hot lather shave or something along those lines, which I can't yet comment on as I haven't asked for one yet. I generally shave every day for work, but I would like to try this at some point and will update you all when I do. Or, feel free to beat me to it and post your findings soon! read more