This is the third barber I give five stars in the past ten years or so. First of, the barbershop is really cool, and they were playing good music. I saw kids, and college students getting haircuts from the two barbers, both of whom were very nice. I was happy with my haircut, and the barber used a razor to finish fixing it, which to me is the difference between a good cut, and some rando haircut place. She also asked me whether I wanted to trim or blend my hair, which is exactly the right kind of question, because I never know what I want and I have to be nudged in the right direction. I like the I could use a credit card to pay, and to leave a tip. My only suggestion would be for the barbers to use warm foam. Also New Brunswick is a pain to park in, so give yourself time to get there. read more

Ace is the man! Awesome haircut. Was in a rush and he was able to take me on short notice. Would not hesitate to come back!

Writing a review after a long time doesn't come handy when you cannot remember the barber's name. I recently had a hair cut here going by the reviews and did a walk-in without booking an appointment. The place looked like a barber shop in the middle of a nice game room. The barber (sorry couldn't recall his name) asked the requirements and quickly jumped to work. He did a pretty clean job but I had a complete turn off when he assumed that I wouldn't need long sideburns and decided to chop it off short. I immediately told him that I usually sport long sideburns and he must have checked with me before proceeding. I was equally surprised that it cost $35 for a simple haircut. Anyway the place had good aesthetics and ambience and it would definitely cost that much if you are also making use of their pool table or the PlayStation. I also found the music little too loud as both of us found it difficult to hear each other. read more

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The guy who cut my son hair did a great job. He was friendly and very personal. Also provide encouragement and words of wisdom to my son. Will definitely be back. read more

In town for a quick layover and found this shop... Cool old school barbershop feel, but liven up with younger barbers and good music... Haircut was one of the best that I have had in a long time! read more

Gave this place two chances. First visit a guy named Gabe helped me out. I sit down on the chair and he starts fumbling around trying to find something. He doesn't mention what it is to me but he's shuffling stuff around continuously behind me, moving a large standing mirror, things falling all over. It got so annoying that one of the other barbers asked him if he was ok. Finally 8 minutes in he starts asking me what I want done. From there it just got worse, he didn't know how to transition from shorter hair on the sides and scissor the top which I keep longer so he finally had to consult a woman barber named Lutie, she knew exactly what to do. Next visit I booked Lutie but she was running late so some other guy helped me out. He ended up bringing the sides up too far on my head and then struggled to transition the top to the sides just like the first guy. He was a really down to earth kid but he didn't seem to have the experience. During our conversation he said he was 18. Lutie showed up towards the end and this guy consulted her just like the first. She was able to kind of salvage what he had done but this cut was worse than the first. Recently I tried to book an appointment with Lutie but they said she's no longer with the shop. Overall as another recent review pointed out they must have some new guys at the shop that lack experience. I'd go elsewhere. read more

Worst service I've ever gotten scheduled my haircut two weeks then gave me inexperienced barbers there Just kids don't cut here

True creates a comfortable and family like environment. This place is great for women and children as well. The staff is very respectful and are truly skilled at their craft. If you are looking for a great cut, reasonably priced, in an environment that is great for the entire family; this is where you want to be. They take walk-ins, but it may be best to book an appointment on the Booksy app. They stick to the appointment times and timeframe. This is NOT a sit around all day and pray you can get a cut place. Super professional! read more

Nice shop that takes appointment and walk ins. Gabe did a great cut.

If you're gonna go here for the first time make sure you're very VERY vocal and specific about what you want. I didn't catch his name but i had shown a reference picture of a taper fade. He sorta did that but with a bald skin cut on the sides instead of an actual fade which negatively affected the overall look. He told me that i had to "be more specific" but i couldn't get anymore specific than the picture i showed him. He was too quick to shaving down to my skin and it was obvious after he took a second look. Wasn't a rude guy, I just wished he would've asked to see the reference picture again instead of just guessing what i wanted. It's been a while since i've been to a barbershop so i didn't even want to write this, but being hit with that minimum 35$ bill at the ended is what killed me. read more

What an amazing group of barbers. Made me and my sons feel right at home. We are always greeted personally and the the boys feel comfortable right away. We had a few haircuts with Michael who listened to exactly what I wanted for the boys (ages 4 and 6). He is no longer with the shop but we will continue to visit True Cuts. read more

Bad service and very unprofessional. Some of the barbers are not trained well and it shows.

True is one of the best Barbers I have ever seen by far. Very professional, humble and listens to his clients very carefully to make sure they got everything they wanted. This is my first visit to the shop, from the second I walked in I was treated with utmost respect. No doubt I will be returning back with True. read more

Photo worthy Fades both times I've been here. I've lived in the area most of my life and can tell you 5 stars here isn't that easy when considering the competition. This barbershop is simply one of the best I've ever been to my entire life when you consider ambiance, service, quality, and professionalism. read more

Easily the best barbershop in the county...all the barbers are great people that engage with customers extremely polite and professional great with kids as well the owner makes everyone feel like a regular I highly Recommend this shop read more

Nice place and get you in and out which I like I even lucked out and found parking space downtown New Brunswick

I am a Rutgers University student and I decided to get a hair cut here because it is close to campus and it's a little bit cheaper for Rutgers Students. I would definitely recommend this place! Keith cut my hair and he is very personable and friendly. The haircut that he gave me exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be coming back here! read more

Worst haircut I have ever received. Period. The barber was impatient and clearly rushed through my haircut not caring what it looked like. I asked for a fade and was not given one despite them saying they would. They then chopped away at my hair with scissors as if it was a race to finish. I was appalled with how my haircut turned out and will not be returning. The haircut only took ten minutes, which describes exactly what it looked like afterward. read more

Knowledgeable barber gave me the exact haircut I requested, with outstanding attention to detail. Good conversation. The price was very good, $20 for a men's haircut that took up time. read more

Solid barber shop. I'm relatively new to the area and was worried about finding a good barber shop. Found this spot on Yelp and it didn't disappoint. I got cuts from both Matt and Jason and was happy both times. I will definitely be coming back and recommend this spot. read more

Worst haircut I have ever paid money for. Zero attention was paid - I could have done a better job myself. Took him ten minutes and he was done and my hair looks like it was cut by a five year old. The barbershop itself is very nice and there's a very easy online booking service you can use to schedule your haircut. If they didn't do such a bad job on my hair I would rate them five stars. But I wince every time I look at my hair in the mirror, so I am giving only one. read more

Having just moved here, I was unfamiliar with the area and where to get a good haircut. After seeing the twenty-some 5 star Yelp reviews of this place and comparing prices, it was really a no-brainer to come here for my first haircut in New Brunswick. I made an appointment online and finally met True. I showed him a picture of what I wanted done, and he was professional and friendly throughout the process. The haircut itself was quick but very cleanly done. It's clear that he wants the customer to leave satisfied with the haircut. Highly recommended, and also make sure to bring cash! read more

Kamala is very good- quick and it was the best haircut I've had in a long time. It's a very convenient place to walk to get a haircut from work, too. Five minutes from where I work at Rutgers. read more

We went there with several special needs fellas for a haircut. Joseph AKA true was accommodating, patient and gave the fellas excellent haircuts. Staff and family were touched by his compassion. He also took time out of his weekend to accommodate the needs of the group. I will send all my friends and family there. read more

My steady barber for 3 years. To call True just a barber would be an understatement. Creative, talented, innovative, professional, and constantly searching for avenues to boost his brand. Great use of technology and social media to help keep his finger on his clients' pulse. Would recommend in a heartbeat. Jason Angel Express Transportation Services 732-710-2664 read more

People were nice but the cut was wack. I bought a hat and sunglasses so no one could recognize me with this shitty cut.

Extremely disappointed with the service and I haven't even gotten serviced! I had scheduled an appointment on the Booksy app with Charles on 4/11/22 for this upcoming weekend since that is his only available times and was looking forward to it because I've heard good reviews on him, the Booksy app had messaged me the day before confirming my appointment that was meant to be today May 15th at 5:15 pm and all was good.... I wake up this morning to a text from the Booksy app that True Cuts has rescheduled my appointment to 4:45 which is no problem to me until I go onto the app and see that they switched my barber to Brandon??! Brandon fucking sucks! Mind you the owner did not call me to confirm this switch so god forbid I walked in there and had to sit in that chair! I live a whole hour and a half away and moved around my entire schedule for this haircut just to get switched to fucking Brandon? I would give it a zero but that's not possible so I give you a one. -1/10 service. read more

Awesome shop. I got a great fade. The barbers are friendly and super welcoming. They listen to what you want too. I'll be back!

Just got back from true cuts, first time here and true really makes you feel welcomed and takes his time with your hair to make sure it's completely perfect. You have to take a step back to really notice the details and appreciate the work. I love the appointment system and how nicely designed the area is. One of the best fades I have gotten so far living in NJ area and a very down to earth guy. read more

In and out in about 30 minutes and with a great cut! True and everyone here is respectful, engaging, and know what they're doing. Highly recommend read more

Initially I tried booking online, but seemed they were booked till a month ahead. Then I tried calling, but no one would pick up. So I just walked in and was able to get a haircut from AJ. Overall, I'd say their reviews live up to the 5/5 hype. The place is clean/modern and AJ was friendly and professional. But most importantly, he really took his time give me exactly the haircut I wanted. One of the most important things I look for in a barber is if they actually check my hair before cutting it. It makes a huge difference when the barber gets a feel for my hair and sees which way my hair is going, where the part is, etc. I have very thick, inflexible asian hair with different lengths throughout so I really appreciated this. I showed him a picture of what I wanted with some changes and he gave me one of the best haircuts I've had. read more

HIGHLY recommend: Rob @ True Cuts Barbershop in New Brunswick My son (almost 3) hates haircuts- he is very sensitive and this has always been my most dreaded experience for him (and me). We've had crying, screaming, crocodile rolling out of my lap, and pure terror for a while... until I found Rob at True Cuts Our first time w/Rob: a few weeks ago We walked in unannounced and he took us pretty quickly. I warned Rob that my son has a really tough time w haircuts (despite many exposure talks, rewards, and incentives) Rob had an enormous amount of patience and compassion for my son and it was truly nothing I've encountered before. He let him hold all the brushes and talked him thru the whole process.. allowed him breaks to regulate himself and simply followed his lead... I was so happy w the experience I knew this would be 'our spot' then... I walked in to make him another appointment as it was time! Rob remembered us and even offered to open the shop early for us- so that less was going on (blowers, buzzers, people etc) and that my son would be in a calmer environment. Yesterday: Rob cut my sons hair in the shop we had all to ourselves ; it was night and day! He gave my son breaks when he needed- and would move to a different side of his hair when he knew my son had enough and was starting to get irritated. He even finished the haircut while my son was counting the m&ms from their candy dispenser. He let my son lead, and changed his entire haircut experience. My son walked into school this morning and excitedly told his teacher: "I got haircut, and I didn't even cry, I'm a big boy" he was so proud of himself. Sending a HUGE thank you to Rob If you have young children, dev delayed children, or anyone who just doesn't love haircuts- I urge you to go speak w Rob. Patience of a saint, zero judgement, flexibile, great w kids, awesome haircuts! (they are even starting w house calls in 2020!) Location: 28 Paterson st New Brunswick read more

Update: ended up getting a fade and beard shape up from someone else there today, 4 Stars is being kinda generous - took 1 hr 20 mins for pretty standard stuff and it's *nowhere close* to True's quality... Original review: Best cut of my life, will be coming back! If you're at Rutgers/NB and not going to True, you're missing out read more

Gem of a place located a block off george street. AJ was the guy taking care of the cut and did a stellar job, dedicating a lot of his time and energy getting the cut and shave just right. Also met True and the man is a down to earth, welcoming guy the moment you walk in, and you can honestly tell how passionate everyone is about their craft. Hoping i can stop back sometime soon after graduating from Rutgers- I'll definitely be recommending the place to my friends and family. read more

Was recommended True Cuts by a friend. I haven't been to a barber in years. I made an appointment with True. We chatted for awhile about everything and then he got to my hair. He gave me an undercut fade. I have received so many compliments on the street of how good it looks. I look forward to many returns! read more

Being in the military has forced me to move every few years, and I aways try to find a few things to make a place feel like home: good barber, deli, and coffee shop. True Cuts delivered right away and I've felt no need to go anywhere else for a cut. I'm sure all the guys who cut here are great, but I always book with Malcolm. Honesty, I think he cuts the best compared to any previous hair cut I've ever had and he consistently delivers every time (I cut every two weeks). Not everyone can cut Asian hair, but Malcolm is definitely versatile and knows what he's doing. I recommend this place for anyone looking for a high quality haircut by true professionals. read more

I've been to some barbers, who ideally don't have a eye for hair cutting and style. True gives you what you ask for at the best quality with Precision and care. Best find in the area. He's got my business for sure. read more

Gave me possibly the best haircut I've had. This is a nice place to go because you can book in advance with the Booksy app. Good value for how nice the cut was. read more

Great cut. True was on point with my haircut. Have been looking for a good barber since I moved home from the city and was struggling finding one. True was friendly and made sure to take his time when it came to my fade. Definitely gonna go back. read more

Great option for a clean and fresh haircut! I recently moved to New Brunswick and was in need of a new barber. I wanted a high quality cut though and didn't want to go with just some chain barber as I've had too many bad experiences with those. The reviews for True did not lead me astray! He knows what he's doing and will give you exactly what you ask for. He made me feel comfortable on my first visit and was extremely personable and professional. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a quality cut and a change from the chain barbershops. read more