I'm pretty picky with my barbers. When I moved uptown a couple of years back, I had to begin my barber search anew. I was referred to Ray's, and I never looked back. Ray is the master of the mane, the boss of the beard, and the Head of Hair. My curls and my beard have never looked better, and I always get compliments on my new cut. I stepped up my appointments from every other month to monthly, and I love it. Ask for a hot towel, and feel refreshed. Ray remembers to ask about my girlfriend, my Chiefs, and we always share a joke about my razor avoidance (those Orthodox Jewish roots run deep). I found out today that he likes plants. Who knew? Check Ray out. You'll walk out a new man! read more

Ray's is the BEST! I have been getting my haircut there for about 10 years. He is an institution in the neighborhood and does a great cut at a good price point. He is also great with children and is LGBTQ friendly. read more

Ray's barbershop is a great, safe and comfortable environment for all people. I started going to Shawn and he's great at his craft. I tell his how I want my cut and he never disappoint. Some men barber don't always know how to cut women's hair, Shawn is an expert. Ray and Shawn are nice and welcoming. read more

Ray's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

Yesterday I accompanied my daughter and grandson for a haircut appointment at Ray's. My grandson is 3 years old and has been to Ray's several times already. First of all Ray has the kindest and gentlest approach when cutting the hair of a child. He seems to understand their fears and makes them feel comfortable. The shop is very old world style barber shop which I loved. The place has history as Ray took over for his Dad and owns the shop now. If you are looking for a masterful haircut experience this is the place for you and their price is right too. read more

I just wanted to wish well to Ray and the rest of the staff. You guys are the best, and I look forward to coming back to you. My head is starting to look wild... love you! read more

Ray's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

I like the vibe of the place. Master made several adjustments to my initial request asking every time my opinion before implementing anything and I was satisfied with the result. I'll definitely return read more

Completely satisfied with my haircut, experience, and service of Ray's Barber Shop. After an initially poor experience, Ray reached out to make things right. Not only did he offer a cut on the house, but was accommodating and willing to work to fit me in on a busy day. Ray is down to earth, welcoming, and gave me a great cut. Skin fade, taking off some length on the top, blending one side, hard part on the other, and finished it off with a straight razor. I finally feel confident that I've found a barber who is consistent and cares about his clients. Ray's Barber Shop is a staple in the New York City barbering community- I cannot recommend Ray, and his shop more. read more

Hands down this is a dope barber shop armed with a skilled staff. Ray the owner is very professional and down to earth. I have had my haircut with Ray Shawn and Jose. I can't recommend Rays barber shop enough. read more

I was delighted to visit Rays. Shawn was my barber and he was a real gentleman and a pro! read more

Ray's Barber Shop - Taken immediately after my cut. - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

This is an info update. 1. This is a popular shop. Walk-ins Welcome can often mean 1hr+ wait. My recommendation is to make a reservation. 2. They do NOT accept Apple Pay. They are CASH ONLY, unless you are paying when you make a reservation. 3. Don't bother calling for a reservation, use their website. All in all the customer service here is bad. They do their business whether or not you chose them and you can feel that lack of need. They shrug off most issues (For instance, my barber was 30 minutes late to my appointment... They did nothing. Including an apology.) Jose cut my hair, it was serviceable. read more

Pretty fantastic shop. Good vibes and very chill atmosphere. I went during the afternoon and would recommend setting a reservation online or over the phone. Ray is a personable fellow and prefer to get to know his customers. read more

If I could offer one piece of advice to the barbers, skip the small talk. I'm not interested and neither are you. Or at least ask if we're interested. Also, prices aren't competitive for a just OK haircut. read more

Ray's Barber Shop is my absolute favorite place to go and get a haircut in NYC. My barber, Ray, is an absolute delight and does a fantastic job. Highly recommended this place! read more

My journey led me to Shawn and, damn, he gets it. His scissor cuts are insane - and the prices? He's really never failed me... 10/10. But then there's Ray. The best of the best. The homiest of all homies. The heart of the business who has been sculpting my mullet for the better part of a decade. I don't live in the neighborhood, but I'm a lifer. read more

HOLY COW, this is a first-rate barbershop! I've lived here for a few years now -- 5 minutes away -- yet I never got my hair cut here. Why?!! I don't know. Do we always act rationally? Nope (E-40, "Choices"). Anyway, I decided to give them a shot since I was getting tired of going to rando shops around the city with weird results that typically required me to wear a snapback for a few days to cover up the damage. The dude who cut my hair, though, seemed to intuitively get it. He didn't try to impose some fancy style on me and got me out in like 20 minutes. Best thing about this place: Ray is BASKETBALL LITERATE, and so is everyone else. He saw my Magic Johnson classic "shirsey" (T-shirt with jersey graphics on it), then asked me if I had an LBJ (I got 2), before concluding he didn't think the Lakers would make the finals this year (wrong!) That's when I knew I'd come to the right place. #MERLINFIVE read more

I really love how Ray Jr. runs this barber shop. After a few haircuts over last year and this year, I feel comfortable with Ray, Chris or any other the regular barbers to cut my hair. Now, the only trick with this place is timing because people are always popping in. If Ray's Sr, Ray's father, is cutting hair, there will definitely be a lot of regulars in line. I try to come early or avoid peak times which would be later on weekends or Tuesdays when they reopen after being closed normally on Sunday and Monday. Even if you have to wait, I have found the customers are pretty relaxed and do not mind to chat as you wait. Definitely coming back. Thank you Ray for running a solid local business and always being welcoming to all your customers. read more

Once again had another wonderful experience! Not only are the staff extremely professional with their customer service and their artistry but they create a very relaxed and casual environment. Chris cut my hair this time but have had Ray and others before and I have never walked out disappointed or unhappy with my haircut. I'm comfortable walking in saying "I don't know what to do with my hair" and they always give me what I didn't even know I wanted. I recommend to anyone looking for a high quality and stylish cut! Thanks Ray's! read more

I have been taking my toddler to this shop for at least two years. We almost always have Ray cut his hair, never a bad cut from. My son always looks forward to seeing, "Ray the Barber," never any tears. I'm a huge fan of the appointment scheduler for Fridays and Saturdays. No need to wait with an active toddler. Genius. Bonus- The shops sells the products they use. The shop is always clean. No loud music-just the news or a game. read more

Great value and excellent service. Ray also happens to be a superb barber and all round great guy. Highly recommend if you're looking for a trim in the area. read more

Perfect neighborhood barber. I didn't have to wait long as a walk-in on a Saturday, just put your name on the whiteboard. There is a system for appointments on their website too, I'll try that out next time. Chris took care of me. I spent 30sec describing what I wanted and I'm really pleased with the result. I'll definitely be back. read more

Awesome, friendly, welcoming environment. First barber shop I've gone to that actually knew how to use a pair of scissors!! read more

I've lived here for over 6 years now and I finally found a barber that is consistent, friendly, and all around dope. Ray always knows what I want and I can always trust him to keep fly and fresh. Staff is friendly, always -- And if you're in on a good day, there might be cookies. Thanks Ray! read more

I've been coming to Ray's for years since moving to the neighborhood. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. I really have no complaints, this is a top notch family owned establishment, and I'm going to miss coming here when I move! read more

I have gone to Ray's for several years now. Ray and the other barbers are all incredibly friendly and they give wonderful haircuts for a great price. Their COVID-19 precautions made me feel comfortable going back to a barbershop. I highly recommend Ray's Barber Shop and can't wait to go back the next time I need a haircut. read more

The only place I go to now. Ray and the other guys are all great. I change my style every few months. I go in with a general concept and they make it look good every time Everyone in Inwood knows Ray's for a reason :-) read more

This place deserves every killer review it has. I've been looking for a decent barber in NYC for a long while now and the entire time it was right under my nose. Went in on a mellow day, Christopher took care of me. Decided I wanted to switch it up and showed him some photos of what I was thinking that I pulled off the internet. "You think that'll work with me?" He was more than confident, and he was right. Best haircut I've had in years. Bonus, they saw my dog hanging out tied up on the sidewalk and said I could bring him in since it wasn't packed. Just a cool thing to do. Christopher also hooked up a beard clean-up at a discount just to make sure I walked out looking extra on point. Fellas, you've got a repeat customer. read more

BEST haircut in Manhattan! Ray is a man of the neighborhood and has become an important member of our community! Always affordable and happy to take new customers. He is the only barber that I'd be willing to wait in line for. Many thanks to Ray! Highly recommend. read more

GREAT GREAT GREAT barbershop. Awesome cuts with nice guys. The only downside is the long wait. They don't take appointments all the time. So expect a wait on those days. But still a good cheap cut. read more

Hands down the best place to get your haircut around Inwood. I have been struggling with styling my long hard hair (Asian Hair) for quite some time. Ray took my appt and layered just the right amount, no more stubborn puffiness. Thanks guys. read more

This place is is amazing. Ray greeted me as soon as I went in and made me feel welcome. Explained that there was a wait for walk-ins but if I come back in an hour, he would make sure I was taken care of. When I came back, Ray himself cut my hair. Not only did he give me a killer cut, I made a friend. So happy to recommend Ray's! read more

Great neighborhood barbershop. Very friendly. They are great with kids. Open on Sunday.

Great! Great establishment in this neighborhood. My partner and I love coming here for our hair cut. They are very professional, especially my guy Jose is the best!!! The owner, Ray is an awesome guy just to be around. read more

I've been looking for a great barber that can do a good skin fade since moving to Manhattan and finally found one here. Juan is awesome and does a great job with a clean line up. Would definitely recommend! read more

Ray's is a WYSIWYG kind of place: an old-school barber shop where manly men are groomed by equally manly men - while discussing sports, of course. This Inwood shop has been around forever. You tell Ray what building you live in and he can tell you who your landlord is. I've been burned (literally) by cheapo chain shops before, and had my doubts about what to expect from a $12 haircut. And I was especially concerned because my barber (not Ray) was 70 if he was a day. But damn if I didn't walk out of there with one of the best cuts I've had in years, and with minimal instruction to the barber. Plus there was no wait when I walked in, so I was done in no time. For a no-frills, no BS cut in the Inwood area, head to Ray's. P.S.: Visit their web site before you go: there's a $7 coupon for first time customers. read more

I have been a customer of Ray's for the past 7 years. It exemplifies the best of what a local family business can be. When I go there, I am known, greeted with a smile, and treated like an old friend. They have often gone the extra mile for me and stayed open past closing so I could get my hair or beard done. And the prices are truly fantastic--$15 for a hair cut, $7 for a beard trim. I feel good when I go there because I know I will look terrific when I walk out and my hard-earned money will go towards supporting my community--Ray Jr. and his team of barbers all live in Inwood. A year ago, Ray Sr. handed the reins of the shop over to his son Ray Jr. While I had always received excellent service under Ray Sr., I love how the shop has evolved under Ray Jr. He has hired new barbers who are young, highly skilled, and up-to-date with contemporary looks. They do excellent beard work--I go there every 7-10 days for a trim, and otherwise I don't touch my beard. I love how low-maintenance they've made it for me. One more thing: while they look like an old-fashioned barber shop, they do not carry around old-fashioned prejudices. They are welcoming and respectful of gay and trans clientele. For great hair and beard work at a great price with friendly people, run, don't walk, to Ray's. It's my favorite business in Inwood. read more

Love this shop. After doing some research for my fiancé's long "surfer dude" hair, I found some one who could cut his hair. He was given a modern cut and if I could give this shop more stars I would. Chris is an awesome barber. He's very friendly and he knows what he's doing!!!!!! He pays attention to detail and gives you what you want. Definitely go with Chris. Again, love this shop. Finally found a great barber for my fiancé. I recommend this shop to anyone and everyone. My brother really likes what was done to my fiancé's hair. He will also be visiting. Thanks Chris. read more

Solid, quick haircut. Clearly knew what he was doing and did exactly what I asked. Staff was very friendly

The best barber shop around. It's the only spot I've went to since I moved to NY two years ago and it's the only spot I'll go to now.

This is what a barber shop is to be- awesome. Even in 2013 you can get a great haircut for $15. Ray's is a very friendly place, seasoned with history of their clientele and on point with giving great service. I just hope this place lives on forever so people can always reflect back on how a neighborhood business is suppose to be run. A must stop for a great experience! read more

I get my hair cut every 2-3 weeks, so a barbershop is a key part of my routine. I started going to Ray's in 2009 but had to stop when I moved to another borough. Last year, I moved back to Inwood and am thrilled to have this spot back in my life. The shop is an awesome mix of old school and new. It's got the relaxed, neighborhood feel of your grandfather's barbershop but with a modern touch (and style). Ray knows his customers and what they like. Guys of all ages are regulars here - it's pretty impressive. This place is all about cool and classic men's haircuts with top-notch customer service. I have never had a rushed haircut here, ever. I'm loyal to quality. This place is quality. Thank you, Ray! read more