I'm an out of towner! I've been in town for a few weeks and it can be tough with the trust and…read moreeverything built around that for picking which shop to go to for my next cut. The service, quality, vibe, and aesthetic were an exact match from all other reviews and pictures you see online. Of course the service matters the most right? I was able to snag 2 different barbers in my time out here and have had nothing but phenomenal work at Patsys! I'm telling everyone local and anyone heading up here that THIS IS THE PLACE for a cut.

Patsy's, and the Heart of a City The heart of a city doesn't…read morebeat in time to the rhythm of landmarks whose silhouettes are stamped on postcards. Its pulse doesn't shake the shopping centers or the offices or the multitudes they carry. It honors no arrhythmia before the Capitol or the architecture that has grown around it. Because it's often the case that the biggest machine lives and dies not by its most imposing part, but by the smallest pin in its center. It's easy to miss Patsy's Barber Shop if you're weaving through the traffic of State and Pearl. You have to know to take the right onto Howard Street and go slowly enough not to miss the white neon tubing that brightens the shop and casts just enough of its glow onto the sidewalk to let you see the barbers ply their trade. Patsy's opened in 1930 at the cusp of the Great Depression, when a proper haircut was a man's resume and the newspaper on the empty seat was the employment office. It was a family business, like many that had dotted the downtown and further south to the neighborhoods that would eventually be sacrificed to Nelson Rockefeller's sense of grandeur. William "Tragedy" Yager now presides over the memories absorbed into the mirrors and the padded chairs. Since 2006, he's followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather, a man who likely opened up shop as he always did on the day Japanese planes set off for infamy. And anyone who's had a seat in one of his chairs and a hot towel on their face knows that Tragedy didn't just inherit a trade; he inherited a love and a duty to everyone that crosses the threshold. A large man with a long, thick beard and a tapestry of tattoos lining both temples, he wouldn't strike you as a man you would want to meet in a dark alley. But again, the seat, the hot towel, two minutes in conversation, and you'll realize that he's exactly the man you would want to meet in a dark alley if your car broke down, if you were cold, hungry and scared, if everybody passed you by. Because there are certain things you can expect from those possessed of the instinct of leadership. But what you may not expect is that sometimes, the places where matters are truly decided accept walk-ins. Patsy's Barber Shop has two locations, 3 Howard Street in downtown Albany and Room 126 on the Concourse Level. Call for an appointment and check for hours. And be sure to patronize the many barbers Tragedy has trained personally.

This place is the perfect spot if you'd like a master barber to put 30 or more minutes into making…read moreyour hair look better than you ever imagined it could. He's in the Village of Colonie, Shaker Pine Plaza, corner of Vly and Consaul rds. It was my first time in and Zack really enjoyed showing me his best work. Said he refuses to cut corners. He surprised me by asking if he could clean up my eyebrows. No one has ever asked and they are impressive looking. He only charged $17 bucks, stating he needs to charge a little more soon but he's hesitant due to competitors pricing. He gave me a 25 dollar haircut. That is what I expected to pay. I think he does walk-ins on certain days, and appointments on others. Ample parking, clean modern barbershop, awesome chairs. New equipment. Fresh product. Casual one man operation.

Great cut at a great price. Zack always gives an awesome cut in a really nice store. Appointments…read moreof Wednesdays and Fridays.

This place is a great place to get your hair cut. It's a nice clean shop, everyone is very friendly…read moreand helpful. If you want to do something different than you usually do, these guys have good suggestions and know what they are doing. They have experience with different hair types, and styles. Highly recommend this place!

Spent roughly 20 years looking for the perfect barber shop. One where you not only got a great cut…read moreat a great price, but just as importantly a place where everyone enjoyed themselves and joked around in an almost "movie" like setting. Headliners fits the bill when it comes to fun and friendly atmospheres, but most importantly the barbers who work there treat you like your a regular even when it's your first time in that chair. Since my first cut their roughly 2 years ago I have never so much as thought to go any where else. I genuinely enjoy my monthly cut and look forward to going in the shop. In fact if it were up to me and if my hair grew fast enough you'd see me in "Headliners" every week. I highly suggest seeing Jose Martinez for a guaranteed great overall experience. With that being said each and every barber at this shop is solid and more then worth the price of admission!

It's a nice place to wait because it's sports themed. Lots of tvs. Julie at the Colonie location…read moredoes a great job. My haircut is always perfect.

If I could give them zero stars I would. Deceiving business practices. Wait times for a stylist…read moreare immaterial as they take walk ins first and continue to put you in line longer. Fallon, I assume the manager of this store is terribly rude and started blaming the me the customer when I asked why my time was constantly extended then chased me out the door yelling at me for leaving. Don't go to these hair butchers.

Professional, relaxing, and clean environment. Qualty product are used on the hair. Knowlegeable…read morestylists and no long waits. Fabulous!

From the owner: Veteran Owned and Operated by Thomas "BlendGameOfficial"…read moreProfessional Barbers, Friendly Service and Clean Environment. Barbershop, Barber Supply Dealer and Candy Shop owned by Thomas "BlendGameOfficial"

Stopped here for the first time today. I won't be going anywhere else in the Capital District…read more This place checks all the boxes. This shop caters to men and women but make no mistake...Michael is a BARBER. Skilled, experienced and professional. The shop is clean and modern. Reservations taken online. Flexible hours. Digital payments. Great location.Everything you want in a barbershop. Check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Great vibe and high quality cut, michael was great, extremely professional, experienced and…read morepersonable. very detail oriented and customer focused. did the full cut, shave and brows highlu satisfied and highly recommend him

Tracy and Lori are the best barbers out there! Been going to turnpike for 20 years, no one else…read morewill ever cut my hair!

Great old school barbershop. All the barber's are very friendly. My son and I have been getting our…read morehaircuts @ Turnpike for many years. Highly recommended for great haircuts and great barbers

Does not exists anymore! Very disappointing when I was in need and traveled all that way for…read morenothing.

Not the best barber out there, but it gets the job done . Cut my hair unevenly &' Wasn't very fast .read more

Kiki just finished cutting my hair. I was in the area looking for a barber that was closer to my…read morehome than driving downtown and I'm glad I took a shot going here. The inside is very nice and modern. The cut I received was great. I will be going back here for sure.

Mark cut my hair like this.. i don't even think he tried to blend me... i had to walk around like…read morethis..

Amazing job done by Jayo with my first haircut today. Walked…read morein. Just had to wait less than 2 mins. Definitely highly recommend. Great environment and highly professional. Jayo is awesome with his skills for attention to details.

Coming from the Bronx, it took awhile to find a barber in the capital region that I actually trust…read more A LOT of trial and error... Until one day I walked into Jay Allen and let Earl cut my hair. Now I don't trust anyone else. Precise, detailed, master of his craft. When I got married last August, only one person could be trusted with making me look my best on the happiest day of my life. Besides Earl, the store itself is very clean, very up to date. Plenty of big screen TVs to keep you entertained while you wait. The rest of the staff are all friendly and they acknowledge everyone coming or going regardless of who you're seeing. I STRONGLY recommend Jay Allen Barber Studio! You will leave feeling like a new man lol.