I had a very disappointing experience at Sheer Madness today. I arrived only a minute or two after my scheduled appointment and was prepared to wait, as I understand appointments can run behind. While waiting, another customer arrived approximately 10 minutes after I did. When the barber asked for her appointment time, it turned out we were both scheduled for the same slot. Despite arriving after me, she was taken first. At that point, I chose to leave. Being overlooked in favor of someone who arrived later felt unprofessional and reflected poor customer service. As a customer, I felt completely unseen. What makes this especially disappointing is that this was my second visit. My first experience was excellent and resulted in one of the best haircuts I've had in a long time, which is the only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one. I had high hopes based on my first visit, but unfortunately this experience left me with a very different impression. I understand mistakes happen, but a simple acknowledgment, apology, or explanation would have gone a long way. read more

I asked for the guy to take two inches off and clean it up, leave it a bit shaggy but manageable. He agreed and then proceeded to cut it super short. When I pointed it out he just shrugged and went "well now it's this." If you don't know what it is you're doing, why pretend? read more

I've been a customer for a few years. I like the service because they're very attentive, efficient, and fast. Highly recommended.

The worst experience in a berbershop ever. Allow me to take you through the sequence of terrible events in this terrible "establishment": 1- I walk in and ask for an opening, a man named Eugene sighs and takes me to a chair. He's not enthusiastic. That's fine, I'm here to pay for a service. 2- He starts slowly attempting to cut my hair and to "fade it". Simple right? A regular fade. That's all. 3- He cuts my neck and back of head multiple times with his rusty machine and keeps apologizing everytime my hairs get stuck in his cheap machine. I bleed a bit. 4- He blows on my neck throughout the whole cut to remove fallen hairs. Yes. As in he actually (with his mouth), blew on my neck. In a pandemic, and on my now-open cuts on my neck. He HAD a brush and a blowdryer that he used maybe twice. He thought blowing on me was more reliable maybe? Gross. [A Rabbi walks in, talks to me while I'm getting this terrible haircut in Hebrew. I told him I don't understand him and felt very awkward but my barber Eugene here kept laughing with him. The rabbi then went to use the bathroom, and came out of it to wash his hands using THE HAIR WASH STATION customers sit in!] Back to Eugene now: 5- He starts to sweat and gets worried and so he brings a towel to clean his sweat off while cutting my neck and the back of my head even more. 6- He shows me the back and there's a BALD line where he kept cutting me attempting to fade my hair. He then blames my hair being dark for it looking faded... He says "I can't do it"!! 7- Two other women barbers jump in just before Im about to confront this place to fix his mess on my wounded head and only then I get a haircut that isn't bad enough to wear a hat for 2 weeks. I tipped them, but didnt pay Sweeney Todd here. 8- I ended up buying medication to treat my cuts. Showering still hurts. Even a simple touch on the wounds stings. This place is incompetent and careless and should not allow those unable to perform a simple fade to hold equipment or be called barbers. It's also not hygienic nor professional at all. I suggest you go to any other store than here, unless you like the sight of blood or enjoy being hurt. Then take Eugene. read more

My original hair color is medium brown. I started highlighting many years ago. As the years went on everyone I went to seemed to think I just wanted to be blonder and blonder. I do not have gray hair so I always looked like a raccoon when it started to grow out, I hated the bright blond, and the texture was a disaster. Eva FINALLY understood. She brought the color down with subtile highlights that look natural. You can hardly tell when my hair grows out. Just what I have been trying to achieve for years! All of my friends and family have commented on how good it looks without having been asked! Maria cut my hair. She told me I probably would not like it for the first 2 weeks. I have loved it from the minute I walked out of the salon. I finally have a place to go that understands my hair and how I want to look! read more

This review is mainly for Maria, who cut my son's hair twice in the past year, during covid. Maria is just fantastic. She is skillful, careful, and extremely patient; definitely very good with small children. My son, who is now 2.5, kept his mask on during the entire time, and never cried or complained. Booking an appointment was very easy; they limit capacity, and the place is kept neat and very clean. Highly recommended. read more

So I originally had Lily for a haircut back in June 2021. I was in a rush and had to select a new place that was closer to my apartment which is always a stressful situation. My normal place is sadly a bit far from me now. Luckily, I had Yelp. Ummmmmm confession time, this comes after the disaster of self-administered quarantine cuts. With a mutual laugh and a lot of skill, she was able to fix this up and have me looking great for NYC Pride. I then circled back to snag another appointment recently but she was on vacation! Clearly superstars like her need a vacation, too. I was able to schedule an appointment with Igor and he took care of me. Now the photo is post me wearing a hat for the walk back so the hair is a little messed up- note to self, take the pic before leaving! However, I was in good hands with these two and you will be, too. read more

Sheer Madness - Post haircut... and hat wearing coming home. - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everyone is always so friendly and they are very attentive to my toddler. Making him feel comfortable and entertaining him during the haircut. Lena does excellent toddlers cuts for both long and short curly hair read more

Sheer Madness - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Decided to go here for my first Covid cut and based on the reviews chose Maria for my long, thick, wavy hair. Everyone is required to wear masks & the staff was diligent about sanitizing stations between clients. I was definitely not disappointed & will be back to see Maria. She gave me her honest opinion on how much to trim to make it look healthy again & keep as much length as possible. We added in long layers & she finished with a blow out. My hair hasn't looked this good in a really long time!! The prices here are super reasonable which allowed me to tip a bit more. I am very happy with the service I received. Will be back & refer my friends here as well. read more

Sheer Madness - Fresh cut with layers & blowout by Maria - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A friend recommended sheer madness to me when I moved to the neighborhood, and I'm so glad I made an appointment here. Everyone here seems so kind and their service is great and amazingly efficient! I made an appointment online with Eugene-- he's only available for women's cuts a few times a week, so make sure he's there if that's the service you're looking for! He knew exactly what I wanted (long, face-framing layers), promised to make my hair look like a movie star's, and definitely delivered. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great spot for a toddler cut. My 2-year-old looked amazing with his faux hawk! They even let him hold the buzzer and pretend for a minute to keep him occupied. Great experience and great price (under $30). read more

Updated review to rave about Eugene! I went for a keratin on Saturday and I'm floored by his talent, care and patience. First he walked me through the process and answered all my questions. The keratin is a lengthy process-HOURS- and he was incredibly patient and thorough. With each pass of the flat iron (10 times on each tiny section of my very thick hair) he blew to to cool my scalp and hair. Hundreds of times! And he was friendly and dedicated. I'm really impressed. I washed my hair today, it looks shiny and healthy. Just wash and go! Zero frizz. So happy. read more

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Maria was awesome ! I came here for a hot shave and it was an entire spa experience! You can easily book your appointment on their website where you can see available days and times. The shop is beautiful and a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend! read more

Absolutely thrilled with our experience at this salon! Lena and Steven have become our go-to team for haircuts.I get my hair cut with Lena but also my 4, 8 and 19 year old go! Their patience and attention to detail, especially with our energetic kids, are unmatched. My boys have never looked better after a cut - Steven works magic with those scissors! And Lena? She's a true gem, makes a mean fade and every visit I leave looking and feeling good. I highly recommend this place! read more

Recently moved to Brooklyn in need of a cut, Igor did a great job fading with a taper and finishing off with nice scissor work. Awesome price (30 before tip), service, and execution. Definitely coming back and would recommend to individuals with asian hair and the like. read more

I was an idiot and hadn't had a haircut in a year prior to COVID. Then I just doubled-down and decided "well, no one's seeing it except on Zoom!" That is...until I broke my wrist and could no longer even put my hair in its usual bun or even brush it. Tired of spending $100+ for a basic wash, cut, and style, I asked my husband if his barbershop did women's hair. Lucky for me, they do! What a great find! Those with longer hair - see Maria for all of your needs. She did a FANTASTIC job. She's very detailed (which I loved) and I walked out a very happy camper. Thank you Sheer Madness and especially Maria. I'll be back (and in less than 18 months, *promise*)! read more

Came here in a pinch because its in my hood. Full disclosure, I went to a couple of other places that were packed, my hair has thinned from chemo so this was to shave it off - pretty emotional moment. However, enter Igor - the barber who made me laugh, made the process less traumatic, and dude can shape up hair! Ends with either an offer of shampoo or a hot towel (i do the towel). I def recommend seeing Igor. read more

Awesome work done! Show them a prior photo of the hair you want and they will prep you. Had a great experience considering my hair was a bit long and grown out since the start of covid. Typically im not a fan of getting a haricut but Eugene knocked it out. As i stated i showed him a photo and he stated he could try to improve on the hair a bit which in the long term came out great. They will deff see me again. The experience was seamless and straight forward. read more

I lucked up on this place last minute and so glad I did. The service and friendliness of the staff and owner is first rate. They are just good, down to earth people who make you feel welcome and right at home. The salon is clean, refreshing, modern and has an excellent location with many amazing food options to choose from after your fresh cut. Igor cut my son's hair, which is curly and not easy to cut and style. I have tried many many barbers over the years for my son and noone got it right. Igor nailed it. He's a perfectionist and very detail oriented which makes the difference between being a good barber and a great barber. I definitely found a new barber for my son and plan on returning over and over again. read more

Eugene was absolutely amazing!!! Both my sisters and I decided to visit Sheer Madness right before a big trip and a birthday, we were so happy with our results. He listened carefully to what hairdo each of us wanted, and delivered those results! I went with jet black and added layers...let's just say I was stuck to a mirror all evening. I will definitely be returning. Thanks Sheer Madness & thanks Eugene!! read more

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I originally came in for a bang trim here last month. I was happy with that service and decided to test them out for a full cut and style. Maria was my stylist and she was incredible. I have a very particular short hair style that demands expert precision and Maria did exactly that. She took her time and made sure the cut was perfect. I was previously going to a salon in Midtown but I'm so excited to have found a new salon in my neighborhood. Maria was amazing! read more

Sheer Madness - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just moved in to the neighborhood and was looking for a new spot for haircuts & so glad I found this place. The shop itself is set up well, really clean and modern. Lana cut my hair and she was excellent, had the sides cut and blended and took a lot of length off the top and I could not be happier with it. Already made an appointment to come back. read more

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Very professional shop!!! Ambience was great, meticulous work!!!!! I was drove around for 45 minutes to find the right shop and I'm glad I stumbled upon Sheer Madness. Sandy did an amazing job and I will definitely be back again. read more

Igor cut my hair in 20 mins and was great to work with. Super easy, super friendly, cheap and you can book online, often times same day.

After checking out a couple barber shops in the area and not being fully satisfied, my roommate and I walked in here on a Sunday morning. They had 4 different stylists, which I thought was good to keep things moving. Neither of us had to wait longer than 5 minutes. I was very pleased with my haircut, and with the service. Steven cut my hair with outstanding care and attention. My roommate got his hair cut by Maria and agreed. Would definitely recommend trying Sheer Madness out! read more

Sheer Madness - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I don't usually do reviews of hair places. I'm mostly a food place guy. But. I figured I should review this place because, although I'm a short-hair, 20-minute-hair-cut guy, I have gone here three times so far and each time I have gotten one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten! Ever ever. read more

Great spot. Good vibes, great service and excellent cuts. Lena is the master of the short haircut that doesn't look like you've been shorn by a time-pressed marine barber. I can't recall a better haircut I've had. read more

I saw Igor for a haircut and thought he did a great job. He was clearly working hard to make a good impression and succeeded. The haircut was what I wanted and well executed. The charge was $30. read more

Finding a good barbershop in NYC is a uniquely difficult task. There are hundreds of salons across the city and the only way to find your "home shop" and preferred stylist is by suffering through tons of mediocre or bad haircuts. Look no more. I've been coming to Sheer Madness for nearly 3 years now, exclusively seeing Lena. This review is long overdue. There is no better haircut for the price in this part of Brooklyn. Lena, and the rest of the shop staff are extremely friendly and offer fantastic, prompt service. I've paid 100+ dollars for haircuts at other salons before finding Sheer Madness, and without question I have never received a better haircut than Lena's. The attention to detail she offers is surgical-level - the haircuts are always consistently A+++ level. I don't often write reviews for businesses, but the consistent amazing cuts coming out of this shop is really truthfully more than deserving. Book with Lena and stop suffering through overpriced and mediocre haircuts across Brooklyn. This is the spot. read more

I'm not sure what the guy's name was, but the name tag at the station said "Igor". He didn't listen to a word I said. I asked for a fade, and he buzzed everything down to the same length. Then I literally measured out how much I wanted off the top, and he took off multiple inches. I asked for a beard trim, and he cut it crooked, uneven and just all around badly. The "towel service" at the end was him roughly shoving a towel in my face and rubbing it around. At one point this dude looked at his own awful work (realizing he cut off way more than I asked for) and IN HIS OWN WORDS, said "I don't like it." Dude had the audacity to tell me to smile when I was clearly pissed at his complete lack of skill and customer service. Never coming back here again. You'd think spending $35 on a haircut/ beard trim would give you something decent. Now I have to wear a hat for a month while I wait for my hair to get back to a length where I can take my business somewhere halfway decent. read more

Eugene is a MIRACLE WORKER. I have always been very particular about who cuts my hair but when another salon screwed it up, I went to Eugene for help. For context I have long, wavy hair. He completely transformed my hair. He is extremely knowledgeable about women's cuts and how to not only make your hair look amazing, but maintain its health. I am so beyond impressed!! Thank you! read more

Very nice and good place been there already a few times I like the haircut Elena gave me each time I highly recommend it I am definitely going backer to her read more

This review is for Eugene! I went for a haircut after a long time (have been going to see Maria for years and haven't gone to see anyone else in awhile) and was pretty nervous, but Eugene was great. Very thoughtful, thorough, and was both warm and professional the whole way through. When I later felt like the cut wasn't quite what I wanted, I went back in and he adjusted -- was patient, understanding, and helpful. I'd recommend any ladies looking for a new stylist to go see Eugene! He'll make sure you have a cut you're happy to leave with. read more

Sandie did an amazing job with my haircut. I was a little worried because she didn't have any reviews but I decided to book her anyway. I am very pleased and she will be cutting my hair from now on. She was very engaged and I'm very happy with the results. Highly recommended read more

I had an excellent experience here. The barber, who I sadly forgot their name, listened to what I wanted and gave me that exact haircut. It cost 30 dollars which is a little more expensive than I usually pay 20-25, but it was totally worth it, as this guy took his time and really gave me a solid haircut. I actually got several compliments on it, from people at work. I highly recommend this barbershop. read more

Been coming here for almost 2 years and consistently have had really good haircuts. The vibe is good, the price is right and the barbers are great, namely @Maria (who has been my go to) - she's really good. It almost feels like she looks at each haircut as art, perfecting the cut to exactly what you want. Definitely recommend @SheerMadness, but make sure you call in an make an appointment - they do get busy. read more

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This is a great place and the owner, Steven, is really nice and friendly. I usually get my hair cut by Steven and it's always just what I want. read more

Sandy did my boyfriends hair and it turned out amazing! The place itself made us feel accepted and appreciated! It was completely comfortable, yet classy and they treated us like VIPs. So amazing!!! read more

Eugene does a fantastic job! I've gone to him multiple times now & couldn't be happier. He even trimmed my beard for me. I definitely recommend this place to anyone read more

First haircut in 8 months due to the Covid lockdown. Called and spoke to several, visited a few in the area. This is expensive hair. Usually only touched by hands at the fanciest salons. But we were hitting emergency status. At the very least I could get by with a trim and some layering. The trick is that in this neighborhood there are a lot of barbers. Not many places who were willing to cut and style long girls hair. I'm a guy but have long hair more like a girls. But Johnny at this place told me Maria was the bomb for girls hair. Made an appnt and went on in. Just opened. Minimal staff. Not fancy. Definitely not a typical manhattan high end salon. Small. Bare necessities. But what isn't these days post-Coronavirus? It's homey and cozy. Red brick walls. You get it. It's BKLN. Johnny is a cool young Russian guy who is crazy about drinking and America, friendly and eager to please. Maria is a hot blooded Russian siren who knows exactly what she wants. Doesn't mind sharing her ideas with you about your hair but she also listens to what you want. She did a fabulous job. Truly. My last cut cost twice as much and was 1/3 as good as what Maria did. It looks awesome. One is the best haircuts I've ever had. Seriously. The ladies on the promenade stop and stare. I keep walking and tell them "See Maria. Talk to Johnny. He'll set you up." read more