Great men's barber shop. They take walk ins and appointments. The ATM is broken. They charge a steep fee for cuts and for ATM but take their time with customers. Review: 5 read more

Great place great service. Ask for Matt Raymond. I do recommend doing appointment they do walk ins but you might be waiting. I was a walk in and was seated within 45 minutes. This is a place to go to for straight razor cuts. read more

I travel for work, so I'm always looking for a good barber. I found one in Albany with Donny at Duke's! I called the day before for an appointment and he was able to get me in. He gave me a great cut, taking his time to really make it perfect. The environment is great, extremely clean and well decorated. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Extremely unprofessional service. Matt Raymond made one of my sides significantly shorter than the other. When I confronted him about it later, he refused to apologized instead he told me to come back tomorrow because he was busy. Matt Raymond refused to give me a refund and then laughed me off after making seem like it was my fault that he messed up my haircut. It was one of the other barbers who reluctantly fixed my uneven hair. The service at Duke's Barbershop is outrageous and they do not respect their clients. Needless to say, I will not be coming back here again. read more

Duke's Barber Shop - Uneven sides - Barbers Near Me - Albany, New York

Best haircut my bf had. I can't find anyone near us that is even close to as good so we drive two hours for the cut. Don is talented and keeps things super clean. He knows how to work with hair that can be a challenge. Cool little sitting area and Mexican joint next door to grab a bite if you're waiting for someone. I like their products they have- we use suavacito and they had it! read more

I walked into Duke's on the recommendation of a coworker who used to work in hair. I was nervous-- not a lot of barber shops specifically cater to women, but I'd seen pics of some rad looking ladies on Duke's instagram so had high hopes. I'm thrilled to report that those hopes were fulfilled and then some. Within 15 minutes of coming in I was sitting in Rocco's chair; I showed him a picture of what I wanted and after one quick glance he set about replicating it. He checked in with me a couple times during the process to have me check and confirm he was on the right track (he was) and took a lot of care giving me the shape and fade and length I was after. He also shaved my hairline with a straight razor, a first for me that I loved both the feel and look of. I couldn't believe what a great job he did reproducing the picture I'd showed him without repeatedly consulting it, but it was exactly what I'd asked for. This is my first time in the market for a new stylist in almost 8 years (even when I lived in Boston I still traveled back to Providence to see the same stylist I'd been with since I lived there) and I was nervous as hell. Being a soft butch queer woman trying to get a haircut can be a rough experience-- salons tend to be heavily gendered spaces, and convincing a woman to get out the clippers can be as difficult as convincing a male barber you belong in his chair in the first place. Happily, Duke's treated me like just another patron, and Rocco seemed excited to work with me on giving me a dope look that I'm really happy to be rocking going into the xmas week. I will definitely be back next month when it's time for a touch-up! read more

Duke's Barber Shop - Thanks, Rocco! - Barbers Near Me - Albany, New York

I sat in there for a walk in for over an hour and they took everyone else around me that came in until closing. Definitely don't recommend to anyone who's trying to get a cut. Disappointed because it had a nice environment. Switching to something else nearby read more

This place has been my go to for haircuts for the last 5 years or so. It has been great to see the changes in décor, products, and services as they have grown, but what is even better is what hasn't changed. Since I have been going there one thing that had never changed is the consistency and quality of the service! The barbers there take their time and always do a great job. You'll never be rushed, and the atmosphere is of an old-school, comfortable barbershop. Highly recommended! read more

I received an acceptable haircut, just. My main complaint was that all three barbers were trying to cut hair with their eyes glued to a big screen TV showing a dumb 80s movie. The volume was blaring and when I asked them to turn it down, they grudgingly turned it down almost imperceptibly. Very unprofessional. The guy who cut my hair also seemed new, and spent like twice as long as what I'm used to, trying to get the fade right. Just about wore out my scalp rubbing the trimmers up and down for like twenty minutes. Still looking for a good Albany barber. read more

This place needs to brush up on their customer service and not ignore customers. Have been there plenty of times in the past - always as a walk-in and always willing to go to first available barber. I'm not a demanding sort, my hair is very easy for the barber and I tip extremely well, so I assume I am a welcome customer. I have noticed over time that the barbers seem more interested in hanging out with their friends and taking care of them than they do their customers. Is this a social club for the barbers and their friends or a business for eager barbers that want to make money? I've always been taken care of with reasonable promptness in the past, so I've overlooked the "club" atmosphere. But, I went in recently on the Friday before a holiday about 2 1/2 hours before closing and waited and waited for next available barber. They were doing everything but taking care of customers. I understand that everyone probably wanted to knock off early, but they shouldn't have told me they could take me and then make me wait. After an hour of watching barbers with no customers ignore me, I got up and left and went elsewhere. read more

I've been to other barbershops in the area but Dukes the atmosphere and quality of this shop is levels above the rest. The owner duke runs a tight ship and all of his barbers follow suit! I've never had a bad cut and always left happy. Clean, efficient and a well run organization. Great merch too. read more

I've got a new slogan for Duke's that expresses the disappointment I have with their shop! I went in to get my head shaved, the entire thing, smooth as a baby's bottom. It should be a simple task for a barbershop. The vibe I got from everyone that's been there before is that it is a classy barbershop, a place where manly men with hair on their chest get their hair attended to before they head back to the forest to attend to their lumberjack duties. I heard it's the kind of place where they use a straight edge and hot lather like a real barber, giving you the closest shave for a decent price. What happened instead is my head was attacked by clippers and 3 days later I'm still in pain from the worst case of razor burn I've ever had in my life. I've been applying razor burn crème three times a day, and it's still not letting up. This isn't an exaggeration, I can't stress that enough. No straight edge. No lather. Just an expensive molestation of my head. After I had left their shop and got home, I discovered that I still had stubbly patches on my head. My new slogan for the shop i: "Duke's, blurring the line between getting a haircut and getting scalped." read more

I will have to give this place a 3. Customer service and the atmosphere was great! But to be labeled as one of the TOP places in Albany, I just didn't get that ..... I went in for a good cut and the guy did a better job on my son than me. Not sure if the ethnic hair? But I wanted more. I would go back though. read more

I stopped in without an appointment. The shop is furnished like a nice man cave, everyone was very nice. The haircut was quick, good quality and the hot towel was nice. Price was reasonable, I will be back. read more

I recently moved to Albany and needed to find a new barber shop. After going through Yelp reviews, I decided to give Duke's a try. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my past barbershop experiences. The barber wasn't very interested in talking to me and instead talked with his friends in the shop, got confused over basic terminology (soft part vs hard, straight fade vs rounded), was /very/ rough with the clippers, and I didn't quite get the cut I was looking for. It's not a bad cut, but not what I asked for. A solid barber shop, but not staffed by master barbers as one would hope. I'll probably try someplace else for my next cut. read more

This place is the real deal. People complaining about being told it's busy or that they're "rude" just don't understand what a real barbershop who does lots of business is. Everyone there was super nice and they take appointments!!! read more

Amazing crew, great service. Been going here for years and will continue to do so!

This is my go to spot in Albany for a shape up. Barbers are pretty cool and respectful. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars opposed to 5 is because there are times which I would make an appointment, however, I'd still be waiting once I get to the shop. For ex: I would make an appointment for 1pm and I would get here around 12:50pm, but I wouldn't get a cut until approx 1:20-1:30pm. Overall, Duke's is a pretty awesome place. read more

You could get anyone at dukes to cut your hair and it'll look good. The razor shave and hot towel is a nice touch too. Highly recommend

My experience here at Duke's Barber Shop was pretty amazing. I called in for an appointment since I know they can be pretty busy. I walked into the shop about 10 minutes before my appointment and Rocco was ready to cut 5 minutes before my appointment time. I was in the seat and I showed Rocco a picture of a mid-fade combover that I wanted him to emulate. The precision and quality in this mans haircut on me was impeccable. I was impressed by the final product. Plus he did a great job on the beard too, just what I wanted. Everybody in the shop was friendly and was an overall great experience! read more

Duke's has been my go-to barber shop for a couple of years now. If you want an appointment, it's gotta be made 24 hours in advance, but I never make one. I've walked in every time. I think I've had my hair cut by each guy in this place, and they all do a great job. Cash only. $20 covers my cut and a tip. Duke's has a clean, cool vibe. The guys are friendly. It feels like an old school barber shop. They've got Netflix on the TV. In fact, that may be my only complaint about the place. The TV - I think they'd got it set on some kind of "smooth motion" preset or something. It makes even the best movie look like home video. Ack. read more

As a bald and bearded man, I am always on the lookout for a good barber. I don't need to look any farther! Duke and his team create a wonderful home-y atmosphere at this place, and I can always count on looking my absolute best walking out the door! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area who wants to look good. Been getting groomed here for years and I simply will not go anywhere else. 10/10 read more

I have gone to Duke's before they opened on Madison. I was a client of Larry's and when he moved (after 3 years?) I moved over to Duke's chair. All five the barbers (Freddy, Terrence, Tom, Doug and Duke) are great at what they do. Experienced. Friendly. Passionate. I'm in the shop once a week and I can tell you these guys are the real deal. Duke often says to schedule an appointment if you don't want to wait -- as during peak times and days, it can get busy (a sign of a good and popular shop). They cater to students and professionals alike. Myself I book out, and walk in for my cut. Buzz cut, beard clean-up and straight razor shave. I personally cannot recommend Duke enough -- and surprised by some of the reviews saying the shop isn't friendly. Ask for what you want and need -- they care about their clients an reputation. 5 Stars from me. read more

I went there twice and I wont go once again. After 1st time I thought the guy who cut my hair was not good enough but 2nd time another guy did worse and I that's all for me read more

If you're looking for a fresh cut or shave this is the place to go! It tends to be busy towards the end of the week so it's best to try and call ahead and make an appointment. If not they have a nice seating area with a tv/magazines and trendy products for sale such as: Herschel, Diadora and products by Dukes Barber Shop. They also have products for your hair and skin needs as well. The barbers at the shop are very knowledgable and up with the current trends in hairstyles and culture. The shop is always clean and personable. (You have to open up yourself to your barber). I will definitely keep coming back and referring people. read more

The experience from walking into the door and sitting down on the barber chair is amazing. I moved from NJ to Albany NY and I was completely satisfied with their service and talent as barbers. I recommend them to anyone in the area. In addition, they provid really cool clothing, hats, and accessories for the winter and the summer. read more

Duke's Barber Shop - Here is a picture of me with a fade on top and also the beard. - Barbers Near Me - Albany, New York

I'm not a local and I've been there twice as a walk-in 'cause each time I was way overdue for a cut and went on faith and the recommendation of friends in the area. Freddy handled me the first time. Excellent experience. Duke handled me this last time. Again excellent experience. Now to decide who to schedule with next time. Both were excellent! Decisions decisions. As a walk-in I know I may not be seen because of the load of appointments. I took chances. No regrets. Very satisfied with their service and the pricing is very reasonable too. I'm a more do it yourself type but I will be making Duke's a more regular stop knowing they will not disappoint. read more

Terrible service. They are unprofessional and they cater to the college crowd. They had a location on Pearl street before they moved. That's when they had the true barbers. But these new guys (Rocco etc.) are terrible. Try Sammie styles next door read more

I was looking for someone that could cut curls and know how to work with them. I was lucky that my best friend introduced me to Duke! He listens to what you want and can make your vision true even if you don't know how to explain it. The environment in the shop is always friendly and everyone is always welcoming. Plus Duke's clothing is some of my favorite to wear. read more

Good service! Good cut! I like the feel of the place. The Barbers seem serious about their craft. They were also kind to my kids.

If your looking for a quick edge up or a whole new style Duke's is the place to go. Duke has been cutting my hair for the past three years and I won't go anywhere else. He is quick and responsive when you need to get in at the last minute and the shop is always clean and inviting. If your looking for a new barber I would highly recommend you give Duke's a try you won't be disappointed! read more

This is everything you want in a barber shop. Classic feel and great service. Everyone here can cut hair. Because it's a great shop, it does get busy so I recommend appointments. read more

Duke's Barber Shop is by far the best place in the Capital District to get your haircut. Duke's is a true "Old School" barber shop! And being a veteran with over 23 years of service, I'm very familiar with a good haircut! Duke and his staff of barbers are always professional and knowledgeable. These guys really know their business. They take their time on each cut to ensure consistent quality throughout. I trust them so much I even take both my sons to Duke. Not only do they offer the standard services found in a typical barber shop, he also offers a wide array of high quality men's products and merchandise. Bottom-line-- if you take pride in your appearance and demand the highest quality; I highly recommend Duke's for all your grooming needs!!!! read more

I stopped in to Duke's on Madison because I needed a haircut badly. I'd never even heard of the place and I saw that it wasn't listed on Yelp, so I was a little bit skeptical. This place is fantastic. Walked in, told the guy very basically what I wanted (I've recently had low expectations for haircuts so I didn't really care as long as I got roughly what I was expected), and he went to work. Nick, the guy who cut my hair, was meticulous and made sure that everything was even, and he even did a straight razor shave on the back of my neck (it has been years since I've had one of those). 20-25 minutes in the chair and he told me what I owed him (only $15!). I was floored. I was ready to get hit for $25+ for the premium level of cutting I got. This will be the only place I get my hair cut for as long as I live in Albany. read more

I've only been to 1 barber in Albany but prob the best one. Dukes is legit. Well worth the wait. Make an appt. Fresh haircuts

While killing time after just getting into Albany, I drove past Duke's. In dire need of a shave, I circled the block and walked in. I'm very particular about how my head is shaved (warm lather, straight razor, etc), and walked in to see that every station had one of these $400+ hot lather machines, and a wide variety of shaving implements. This sounds weird, I know, but it was important to see! A barber by the name of Rocco welcomed me warmly, and did one of the best jobs I've ever seen, not once taking a short cut (pun intended!). I can't recommend this barber shop enough, nor can I recommend Rocco enough! read more

Love Duke's!! They give a great old school/new style haircut to men or women. It is a very testosterone laden place, but go with it and let your inner butch shine! read more

Looking for a great haircut in a clean shop from a personable barber? Dukes Barber Shop is the place for you. Everything you want from a barber. The atmosphere is a nice mix of old and new school. They sell some great products and have their own clothing line. Call ahead and make an appointment. read more

Asked for a trim and the barber buzzed my hair explaining that "it's quicker this way." Put hair gel in my hair without asking and then charged me extra for it. Really uneven haircut, I currently look ridiculous because of this place. Worst haircut I've ever gotten read more

Love these guys. Good atmosphere, good reading material. Plus they have an awesome clothing line. If you want a good haircut and don't want to go to a salon with your girl, be a man, grow some hair and get your dome cut here read more