Boutique Barber Shop — Local services in New York

Gabriel and his father Alex are amazing at their craft! It's been really difficult for me to find a barber I trust but every time I walk out of their shop I feel and look fantastic. Most guys would say it takes a few days after a haircut for you to look yourself, I thought the same until I found this barber shop. Genuinely couldn't be more happy when I walked in for my second time and Gabriel remembered, without me prompting, the style I wanted my hair cut, the number buzzer for the sides, and how I look my bread trimmed. It's difficult experience to replicate and impossible to fake that level of attention to detail that clearly shows care for how the customer wants to look. If that wasn't enough they are extremely affordable and half of what I used to pay in FiDi at more than double the quality. After being loyal to a barber who lost her business I couldn't be more grateful that I stumbled upon Alex, Gabriel and Boutique Barber Shop on my walk home from dinner. I took a chance and they did not disappoint.

What I also admire about this place is their flexible hours. Open 7 days a week 8:30 on Weekdays and 9:30 on weekends.

I'm also proud to support a local, family owned and operated, business that lives up the level of service, consistency and quality that makes you excited to return.

10/10...

We had been hit by Sandy, but thanks to Bloomberg the City was quickly getting back on track. I had just moved in with my then-girlfriend to a 'cozy' studio on the UWS and was in search for a new barbershop. The spots I'd tried near work in TriBeCa were all too sterile for my taste and, as a recent emigre, I was quickly growing tired of the bad haircuts that come with trying out new barbers.

So what a relief when I stepped into the tiny alcove of Boutique Barber Shop on 72nd. While staff have come and go, and prices have (fairly) risen over time, Alex the owner and the quality of his teams' cuts have remained constant. The ritual has been a treasured thread in my New York story. Waiting in the fast-moving line...brushing shoulders with ancient Zaydees, Wall Street Masters of the Universe, aspiring Collegiate toddlers, Lincoln Center musicians, and more...talking shop about neighborhood openings and closing...discussing politicians (i.e. who needs 'em!)...wind chilled by the Hudson whipping down 72nd and freezing my newly cropped hair, etc.

Now, after 12 years my NYC story has come to an end and it's time to say goodbye. Thank you Alex, Gabriel, Frankie, and the entire crew for such great haircuts...

This barbershop may hold the title for the smallest salon in all of New York. It literally has two barbers and chairs and just enough space for a single patron to sit and wait. All that aside, these guys are all business. Get in, sit down, tell them how you want it cut, they do their job, then you get out. However, it's always with a smile and they have a knack for remembering how you like your hair cut. While you get your haircut, you can watch CNN on the flatscreen units they have embedded in the mirrors facing the seats.

As a side note, I've brought my son here to get his haircut too, and they are great with children.

The only reason I'm not giving them five stars is that sometimes I walk out of there with too much hair on my clothing, which is especially uncomfortable if I'm not heading straight home.

Other than that, the price is decent and I can't think of another place where you can get your hair cut in a New...