I get my haircut from this place every month and I totally recommend it. The staff are very professional and the place is maintained to be very clean. I have not had any problems with this place and I would recommend coming here for men's haircuts read more

It was mad easy to make the appointment- you can pre pay or pay after service which I appreciate. My barber was Nick. I walked in 5 minutes early "I have 3:30 appointme-" "Will? " "yes." " you're with Nick, he'll be done in 5 minutes please have a seat." 5 minutes passed like 20. I was chopping off my brown locks of which so many previous barbers and Salonistas have objectified "your grandfather blessed you huh," complimenting me with confounding wide eyes. I needed like Jesus to resurrect. Hairs a good place to start I had thought, probably influenced subconsciously by those characters on TV or films who chop off their all comfortable mane as to do shock therapy in the mirror or maybe I just wanted attention. Then I was in the chair at 3:30. I sheepishly showed him a picture of the cut that would be my dice toss. "High and tight" I was going all in like they do in Poker or those other Casino games ( which I actually have never played and don't intend to because gambling seems insidious and addiction runs in the family. ) His eyes jolted, catching him stunned then helplessly letting out a little smile like "this little white boy is really going to go for it, fuck it might look good on him" Then back to business, absolutely making positive with me that I wanted exactly the cut this 8 Mile looking kid with the wife beater in the picture had. I nodded becoming a bobble head giving an affirmative green light, consenting to be whacked and mowed. "Top too" "What?" "Top shaven too" "Oh yes. Exactly like the picture!." Still bobble heading before I ran out of that little barber shop like the back door of your neighborhood dive when you see the catfish your lazy tech fueled dating attempts brought in, as he, like a gourmet chef squinting at a fascistic and novel food swap request, made absolutely explicit the terms of my request. Business is business. Then he gently wrapped paper around my neck and then draped the classic robe, needlessly protecting a no effort Sunday dress , as Nick got right to work without those phony pleasantries and small talk of which I've never felt spurred to engage in but ,polite as I am, nonetheless entertain because, like a work of art or a meal, all that goes in to the work will show, and if a barber should feel ignored or made invisible, then this feeling would reflect in my hair. Thank god then the next half hour was silent as he sculpted with blade and razor, as if Sweeney Todd was on Lexapro, his only concern was on applying his tried craft to the customer patronizing his workplace, occasionally stepping back like a sculptor to take in the progress of his recent markings or very gently turning my stoic cheek left or right as needed to access the angle of attack. This was a man whose put in his 10,000 hours on the job because for him this high and tight fade was executed with a swift , calm but unflinching focus, like a routine ground ball to first base, take your eye off the ball and you may make an amateurs error, Nick doesn't take his eye off the ball and it seemed like the other barbers in there worked with just as much commitment and talent, providing excellent and tailored service to whoever should be their trustees . "Okay.. good?" Nick asked me after cleaning with a brush the loose little hairs around my scalp And then I just couldn't believe the mirror. I was Dorian Gray realizing the picture was of him. And I felt something unusual.. a latent puberty perhaps? For in that moment all the depictions of brutal masculinity we get assaulted with in the media suddenly made sense, not in the mind, but lower....in the soul I think. I left Elegant all the 30$ poorer (save for an undisclosed generous cash tip) , with a limitless swagger, feeling the all too late eastern winters 11'O Clock wind bitterly brush through my newly unclad scalp, gently teasing of what's to be a marvelous spring bloom. No, AI did not write this. No, I am no poet or author. I am a young man who's now just- a man. The simple ecstasy of my day. Gambling on a new barber while simultaneously impulsively intending on a suicide bomb of the hair-do, with merely a prayer that it may change things for the better. Oh and alas then Miracles as the master blesses you, the giver of a swag until now had been in a virgins shrouds. 10/10. Would recommend to all grooming mortals. read more

They worked wonders with my terrified toddler, were very patient and accommodating and his hair looked adorable. Also it's affordable which I need for my kids since the cut won't last long. read more

The staff is friendly and they seem to put a lot of time and attention into your hair, but I wasn't satisfied when I left. My bangs were cut unevenly, adopting the shape of a widow's peak, and there was little to no length for me to properly style my hair. I've been a loyal customer for quite a few months now and I'll say, for the most part, the staff does a decent job. It's not the best haircut I've ever received, but the prices are fair. Unfortunately, I had a really unpleasant experience with my last haircut. My bangs were chopped way more than I expected. They weren't even. My hair looked pretty bad, to be completely honest, after I rinsed and blowdried my hair. It took me a while to grow out my bangs and I was hoping to style it, but the person in charge trimmed off way too much. I feel like I'm back to ground zero in 1) having to grow it out and 2) making sure the length of my hair is even throughout since my hair was cut so unevenly. I have so many variations of lengths going on with my hair and it looks terrible. I normally receive compliments after getting haircuts from this place, but this was one of the first times where none of my friends, peers, or family members said anything positive at all. One friend suggested shaving my head or wearing a hat or a wig to hide the cut from public view. TLDR; Haircut wasn't what I expected. Response to cut was either nonexistent or negative. read more

Honestly, the only high-quality stop for my haircuts. I used to live in the neighborhood from 2015 to 2018 and was a regular here. I no longer reside in New York, but anytime I visit NYC, I make sure to get a fresh cut from here because I always leave satisfied with the way I look. In particular, Ray and Max are long-time barbers of this location. Both are excellent in their keen attention to detail. They are my go-to stylists. They have reasonable prices for a cut, and all staff members there are respectful, friendly, and great in their craft. They also have chill music playing at appropriate volume in the background that helps amplify a low-key setting. 10/10 read more

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I love getting faded At Elegant Barber Shop. There are so many barbers to chooses from in Brooklyn, and there are so many that are great. I used to go to a different barber until my friend recommended this place. I don't have that kind of hair that you can go weeks without cutting, you can just pat down and it looks great like you just got out of bed. I have that Asian hair that is always unintentionally spikey, peach fuzz, straight as a whistle, and often times needs fresh cuts to look even halfway presentable. Anyone can cut this kind of hair, but it takes a special breed to cut it, texturize it, and give it that "intentional disheveled" look. Cue Elegant Barber Shop. I initially started getting my cut with Serg (Surge? Serj?) who now cuts mainly at the branch in Manhattan. I also got some cuts with Max, the owner, who is only at the Brooklyn spot certain days. Mainly over the past few years I've gotten my cut with Becca. They're all off the charts excellent, their skin fades are 100% (emoji style), and the price is great even after the bump post-Covid. I've gotten a few cuts when my main people aren't there which have been good as well. If you're going to see Becca, try to go early, or you might have to wait a bit cause she's pop-u-lar. It's worth it though! I'm not gonna attach a photo of my haircut, although it might help someone decide to come here. The novel I'm typing might be enough? Who knows. They take credit card but there's a fee so best to bring cash if you can. No need to pay the banks more money than we have to, amirite? There is an ATM around the corner. The area is nice so you can grab a coffee/bagel at the corner if you're waiting a bit. I recently left New York, but I know where I'll be going back to the next time I come through! I didn't leave cause of Covid, we stayed in NY through the thick of it! You don't realize how important your barber is until you have to cut your own hair at home. You don't have to get your fade at home... it's legal now. Come to Elegant Barber Shop for the other fade. read more

Finally came here after I've been told over a dozen times. Only two guys ahead of me and with three barbers I'm in the chair in five minutes. After a few instructions, my guy goes straight to work. Pretty simple, close on the sides and natural back. Eyebrows and nose hairs cleaned up...bing bang boom and I'm all done! Great job and at a great price! I'll be back!! read more

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Amazing cut, quick and friendly service. I'm new to the area and trying this place first was a godsend. I'll definitely be back. Note: it's quite small and if you're hard of hearing like me it's difficult to hear anything over the sound of the buzzers, but otherwise they play chill music in the background which is pleasant read more

This is the first review I write in this app, and I am doing it because I think it´s worth of it, I came to this barber shop looking for a new hairdresser after my last one went back to her country... and I am very glad about the result! The guy who cut my hair was very kind and helpful, later I found out his name is Max, I can tell he knows really well what he does. I have received a bunch of compliments already about my haircut, "undercut half on the side"(that was the name Max told me). I have found my new barber! Thank you very much, Max, definitely I'll be back read more

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Im really upset. i never even write a review. Time says closes at 8. I got there at 7:30 and they said they were closed because they have appointments. Ive spent tons of money back when they used to give you points for getting haircuts. Point being ive spent thousands and to get denied at 7:30 when i desperately needed a haircut. All good though will spend my money elsewhere. read more

Has been my go to spot for haircuts and beard trims since I have moved to Brooklyn. All of the barbers that I have had cut my hair were friendly and always paid close attention to what I asked for. I have yet to be disappointed! read more

Not even joking, Best haircut of my entire life. You can tell Max is an experienced barber and has been cutting hair for years. He puts in the styling effort and technique than most places and at a fair $20 price. Highly recommended! Will be back soon. read more

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Gone with the recommended Max, he's great and knows how to style his clients hair and give them exactly what they want. He makes the fade perfect and takes great care in getting your style right. Max is busy though, so prepare to wait on weekends but that's a good thing read more

One of the issues I've had is finding a barber shop that specializes in trimming medium to long hair styles. Many barbers in the area are only accustomed to doing tape up/Caesar style cuts as the majority of the population in the residual neighborhood has the same style. I've been fortunate to locate Elegant Barber Shop as they are keen to styling hair in the medium to long hair style for a reasonable price. My hair is not thick, but it definitely has natural waves. Believe me when I tell you, stylist always cut my hair in correctly as they don't consider the natural wave and direction my hair goes in. I've been trying to style my hair and the cut always came up short making my hair seem shorter on one side of my head. The Stylists here truly listen to what you want and work with you to ensure what you're getting is what you envision. The shop is a bit tight, but that pales in comparison to the service and quality. And I would know, coming from larger stylist salons which left me yearning for a better hair stylist. I trust them with my hair, and I'm a complicated fellow. read more

Just got my first cut here based on multiple recommendations and I'm more than impressed. I have thick, straight Asian hair and most barbers don't get it right. Max did my hair and fixed some of the issues a previous haircut in Minnesota left behind. Super welcoming, zero wait, quick but thorough job, excellent service, clean cut. Definitely recommend these guys if you want a quality cut. read more

Elegant Barber Shop - Cut by Max (pictured in right) - Barbers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I found this place while I was on tour after looking at the reviews I decided I was going to stroll in and check this place out. No let me start by saying I'm very picky with my hair... The place is easy to find upon walking in I got seated very quickly... After going over exactly what I wanted they set me up with a guy I believe his name was Sam. Let me tell you this dude was not disappointing in anyway... The outcome is exactly what I wanted, I got a perfect fade shape very nicely with some good conversation. Overall I would say this place is five stars on their service and on their cuts. I highly recommend if you're in the area to go in there and check them out!!! IG @King_Budz_ read more

Another terrific haircut from Becca at this new location on 4th St. (Location on ninth Street is closing October). Elegant barbershop barbers always do a great job. Very professional group. You can tell they care about their work and satisfying their customers. read more

First time experience: was greeted by max and got my haircut by Ray. Three words: best. haircut. ever. Seriously, you cannot go wrong with these guys. I was blown away by their service! Highly recommended! read more

Elegant Barber Shop - Best barber shop in Brooklyn! - Barbers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been coming to Elegant recently because it's closer to my house - Was one of the best choices I've made. My barber is Max and he is great. He is friendly as can be (along with the other barbers). Also he is like a surgeon with the razor able to listen and execute what hairstyle and length you want. The shop itself is cozy with 4 chairs and is super clean and modern. Staff are constantly sweeping the floors. Pricing is fair especially for the neighborhood. Max even offers you a drink at the end. There is an ATM in the shop. They also carry and use higher end Gatsby wax products (Japan). Fri and wkends are busiest. So are mon and tue. Wed and thur is less busy. read more

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Max was fast, knowledgeable, precise, and professional. I highly recommend this barber

Been coming here for 3+ years now and I have yet to have a great haircut. Place gets packed on weekends, so be prepared to wait a bit if that's the only time you can come. For $20 you aren't going to find a better spot though, so definitely worth the wait. read more

You won't find a better quality haircut than Elegant Barber. I've always left super satisfied and surprised by how many people compliments my cuts. I've been all over Manhattan and Brooklyn for the past five years, and this is *hands down* the BEST BARBER in NYC! Service: Max is super efficient but also really takes his time to understand what you want. The shop isn't pretentious at all and carries all the comfort of a neighborhood barber. Although I appreciate the free whiskey, I keep coming back because they put so much care and effort in styling my hair. Price: $20! I'd even pay a lot more for the time, quality, and service so no complaints here. The price is really unbeatable! Pro-tip: Come before 5pm and beat the after work rush. There are only four chairs so I always plan ahead to get there early for no wait. Otherwise, kill some time and check out the awesome ice cream shop around the corner. TL;DR: Elegant Barber is the best barber in NYC. It's worth the trek for a high quality haircut that also happens to be super cheap. read more

Visiting NYC and decided to get a haircut. Looked up "Asian barber" on Yelp and found Elegant and decided to go since it was walking distance from where I was staying and because of the amazing reviews! Didn't make an appointment, walked in, waited a couple of minutes and luckily Max had the first open spot. Love my haircut. Exactly how I wanted it. Max and I also had a great conversation. He's really friendly and gave me some local food suggestions. Btw, at the time of writing, haircut is $20. Will be coming back if I'm ever in NYC and need a fresh haircut! read more

I don't ever leave reviews like this and I've been my fair of crappy barbers lately but this is by far the worst. I Asked for a mid fade and not touch the top, to my surprise she immediately began cutting the top and proceeded to give me a high fade disregarding my instructions. At this point I'm already all in thinking I'll just go with the flow and pray it will come out good, not even close. I'll have to go home and fix the mess but buzzing this all off. read more

Came here with a close girlfriend of mine. It was an emotional deal because it was one of those "post breakup hair" ordeals that I know all too well (but her breakup was with her last workplace). She needed a change and I was here to support her. She got a really trendy half shave on the side. Price is super cheap and Kyle did a superb job! Service was fast and quick. We just walked in and there they went! Highly recommend for both ladies and gents, depending on the desired style. read more

Excellent haircuts as always. Great prices. They work around your masks. Tip them well, like restaurant workers they have been out of work too. I'll keep coming back because they do great work & are working to keep you safe while you get your haircuts. read more

Very pristine shop located in Park Slope with great barbers who take their time and cater to each customer with professionalism. Bahka is one of their best, go see him next time you stop in. read more

Best barber shop in town! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Friendly, great attention to detail, and a perfect fade for $20. I get a haircut here every 1-2 weeks and wouldn't go anywhere else. If you're in search of a new barber shop and very picky with your hair like I am, I highly recommend getting your cuts here at Elegant Barber Shop. You will not be disappointed. read more

Being a Korean dude with a kpop star hair phase as a kid, I grew up always going to a hair salon for my haircuts and that's what I was used to. I had a bad experience at a barbershop when I was younger and didn't think I'd go back to one.. but I wanted to try some new styles and see what a barbershop was like again and I was very pleasantly surprised. I heard good things about here but was always naturally skeptical of reviews. I had my first cut with Becca and this time with Max, and they were so very attentive with my hair until I was pleased with it. They are also careful to make sure that the cut works personally for you and it shows that they know their stuff. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a fresh cut, and I think I found my go to place in ny! read more

Yet again, everyone here never fails to impress me. Every single time I come here, I walk out with confidence and a fresh cut. The staff is welcoming and professional. They take their time to make sure you get the kind of style you want. My barber... Dray? If I'm getting his name right, did such a fantastic job on my skin fade and fixed my hair after failing to cut it myself at home. If you want consistent and real quality service in a casual and friendly environment, then I would definitely recommend coming here! read more

Make sure you pick a barber you trust. The owner is very nice and accommodating

Max is my ho to barber .he is very attentive and defiantly knows how to cut hair.Very experience and very nice person i highly recommended

EDIT: Went back to the shop and Max cut my hair this time. Great job with the fade and I was much happier with the length on top. Will definitely be a regular customer! Heard great things about this place. I probably should have waited for Max, but already waited for 10 minutes so I got my hair cut by another barber. I was extremely impressed by the fade. I asked for a 0 to 1 fade on the sides and I will say that it was executed pretty perfectly. My barber spent the majority of the time on the fade. However, I was pretty disappointed with the execution and time spent on the top of my hair (probably 10% of the time). I asked for it to be fairly short but still longer in the middle so that I could gel my hair straight up and it would taper upwards from the sides to the center. At the end, my hair was shorter but still long enough to be slightly parted to the side. In addition, he used clippers on the top of my head which may be normal for some barbers but I am used to only scissors and thinning scissors being used. After I got home and tried to gel my hair straight up, one side was longer than the other. read more

Max is the owner of the shop and a really excellent barber. It is rare to have a barber that has both a good big picture understanding AND has good technical skills. You usually have to settle for one at the expense of the other. Not so with Max. I trust both his aesthetic tastes and his fading skills, to the point where I barely look in the mirror after I get a haircut with him. And I am really picky. A quick blurb about my hair. I have thick Asian hair, and my usual cut is a high and tight with a side part (not hard part). With my hair and this hair style, it is really easy to get a haircut with sharp edges where the sides meet the top. Or even worse, on the side with the part, some barbers will just go right up to the part with the clippers, so that it is less a side part and more Hitler Youth. Max has a free hand technique with clippers where he softens out the edges on both sides of the haircut. I've never seen anyone do this before, but it totally makes the haircut for me. The other barbers in the shop are very good with technical skills, but I will always wait it out for Max if he is working. Cultural factoid: there were many Koreans living in the Soviet Union at the turn of the 20th century, mostly in the far east. Then in the 1930s, the Soviet Union, fearing that the Koreans were loyal to the Japanese empire (hmm) and wanting to isolate them, deported them to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Like many forced resettlements, it was really terrible and many people died on the journey and when they got there. So if you are wondering how Koreans ended up in Uzbekistan (like Max), there you go. read more

A nice barbershop tucked away on a street corner that you might just miss if you're in the area. Staff are nice and wall-ins are welcome! The interior of the shop is very well designed. The barber I had was very precise and was keen on details and was careful/considerate when he was about to cut a good amount of length off. It was a great cut and kept me looking sharp! I told him I wanted something different other than a undercut but I ended up getting the same haircut I usually did. If you know what kind of haircut you want, bring a picture! They'll gladly do it. FYI: Prices have increased. It's now $18 for a basic haircut D: +tip it's around $21-23! read more

Left an honest review and owner hasn't stopped harassing me about it. Definitely NOT the way to win a customer over.

The service is quality, unfortunately the technique of cutting hair is not. Barber did not listen to direction provided. It seems they typically cut the fade high and when asked for medium height on the fade, I was still given a high fade. I also asked the barber not to blend my hair on top with the sides, he went ahead and blended it anyway. When I asked him after the cut he said it was a misunderstanding, I was clear and concise by saying I do not want it blended. The owner overheard this discussion walked over told me I wouldn't be charged for the cut and gave me a card for a free cut should I choose to return. The shop also had some younger gentlemen that continuously modeled for themselves in the mirror, needless to say this was awkward. I won't be going back for my free haircut. I don't see a point due to the poor quality cut I got. read more

Elegant Barber Shop - Notice the fade line then the sudden gap in the middle. This was supposed to be a mid height fade. - Barbers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great barbers and very accommodating. I've been coming to Elegant for 4 years, they take their time with the haircuts and make sure everything is on point. Overall, amazing barber shop! read more

Was expecting a decent cut after reading reviews, but no such luck. Young guy closest to the door took me and exerted the minimum effort to complete the cut. Once I got home I had to use my personal trimmer to even out my sideburns because he didn't even trim them. Was resenting the fact that I just spent $20 for nothing and was going back for them to correct, but I will just never give the business again. read more

We walked into Elegant Barber shop with no appointment just as the barbers were going to take a break, I told them we would wait but they both came in and started our haircut immediately... that alone made me want to come back! The haircut was awesome no complaints there!! I give them a big thumbs up!!‍ read more

Elegant Barber Shop - Almost finished with his cut! Cute!! - Barbers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York