Reviews of Excellence Barber Shop & Hair Salon (Barber Shop)

Norbert Janík

Really good barbershop.Friendly people working there and they making awesome haircuts for 25$.

Lutz Logemann

I have chosen this place because of its reviews. And it was worth it. Very friendly, very clean, excellent haircut, reasonably priced.

vijay mehra

Very warm and friendly, walk in's welcomed.

Joël Jorland

Really nice baber shop ! These guys are nice and have great technique. Real pros ! I'm never desapointed.

Niki D

2nd haircut. This time with Jr’s brother, John. These guys give phenomenal haircuts and great service!!

Lanoll Bottom

Excellence Barber Shop & Hair salon is extraordinary. I’ve known her for two years now and she is a great hair cutter and a great colorist. She shows how to care for her clients comments and concerns and she has a positive attitude towards her work.

Joshua Preston

Believe the great reviews. I've been getting haircuts on the UWS for 10 years and this is now my go to. Great price and really nice people.

Daniel Caggia

Great experience from beginning to end. Service was quick, price was reasonable and am very happy with my haircut. Just moved to the area and my barber went above and beyond to make sure they won a new customer.

Joshua Bouchez

Great service, great location, and great stylists. Ask for Sam to get one of the best cuts on the upper westside.

Michael Stein

Great place. Beautiful shop, excellent haircut and nice people! Try em out!

Greg Harold

Sam is an excellent barber. Great attention to detail, but also quick and efficient - easily one of the best cuts I've gotten in the city. Price was reasonable as well, I'll be back.

Amir Ashrapov

I usually do not write reviews but this time I think it is worth it to let everyone know that this is an incredible place with professional barbers and hairstylists. My brother and me had great cuts done by Jonny! We both liked it and will be back soon.

Moazمعاذ Gutubقطب

You just go there and tell them that you want to look awesome .. Nina is a great barber ..

Ben Silverstein

Just went to Excellence for the first time, and Nina cut my hair exactly to my liking. It was quick (under 30 minutes), very reasonably priced ($25 for a men's haircut), and I plan to return with the punch card she gave me for my next one.

Norbert Janík

Really good barbershop.Friendly people working there and they making awesome haircuts for 25$.

Stephen DiMauro

Great experience, Junior gives a great haircut!

Bilge Tanyeri

Johnny gave an excellent mens haircut. Clippers, scissors, razor for the neck, hot towel, $25.

Drew Sanocki

Great cut from Johnny

Matthias

Great place, friendly staff who really pay attention to what you want! I’ll be here again for sure!

Anthony Pichette

Fantastic place. Great service. Kind people. Highly rate it!

James Penman

Haircut wasnt what I asked for or what I wanted. My fringe was down to my eye before i came in, he cut it off completely without asking me. All i wanted was to "neaten up the sides and back". He spent a lot of time on the shave but knicked me three times so i was bleeding. When i noticed, he blamed my skin and did not even bother to apologise. Ive knicked myself when shaving sure, but i have never ever been cut by a barber. He did it three times. Went here because of the good reviews and instead got the worst haircut I've had in years. All together, simple cut and shave was $57 not including tip. Do not go here!

Ilya Laskin

I love my haircut! Fare prices and friendly staff. Definitely will come back there again.

Shane Meckler

Going to Excellence Barber Shop was a phenomenal experience. Alex is extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job. A true professional and great person to talk to.

Jacob Kushner

Great cut by Junior. Will come again

Nick Orefici

This place is phenomenal. Incredibly clean. Never has a wait. And the family who owns the shop could not be nicer. They will listen to what you want and pay extremely close attention to detail. Highly recommended if you’re an upper west sider looking for a reliable cut

Lutz Logemann

I have chosen this place because of its reviews. And it was worth it. Very friendly, very clean, excellent haircut, reasonably priced.

david palay

I never post reviews, but I stopped in here last week in need of help fixing a bad cut. Johnny absolutely killed it. Definitely found my new barber.

Nico Dapoto

Great cut. Relaxing and fast. No wait. Will come back next time!

cody wolf

Quality service at a good price

Kamal Kamal

Very welcoming family owned business! I was happy to have Nina’s services !

Alberto Tardio

I just went today and I'm very happy with my haircut. After waiting for less than 20 minutes, I got Junior as my barber. I showed him some pictures of last hair cuts and he got right to work. Took 20 to 30 minutes and I thought he did an excellent job. He had great attention to detail. I will be coming back to this shop for sure. Very good for the price ($25 for a men's haircut).

Will Kapcio

Great place for a men's haircut. Neck shave + hot towel included in regular haircut

Jesse Strauss

A great family owned and operated shop. Super nice people and a really great hair cut. Almost exactly between a simple “barber shop” and one of those high end (and overpriced) salons that dot the neighborhood. A real find.

Jason Chun Yu Wong

I’ve been in NYC for 6 years and never settled for a barber shop until I found Excellence this year. Always a great experience here, courteous staff, warm neck shave with warm towel after. Sam cut my hair in my first visit and he is wonderful, friendly, and had great technique. Junior, the young multitalented stylist, has a great attitude and good attention to detail. Nina is the most intuitive, hospitable, kind, and friendly. Can’t recommend this place enough! Short or no wait, quick but not rushed, detailed and feel-at-home atmosphere.

Tricia Savino

We went in for our baby son's first ever haircut this morning (he has a full head of hair) and Johnny did an amazing job! He was really gentle and patient with my son and even though he was moving a lot, he gave him a great cut. There were no tears involved, which was a pleasant surprise :) At $20 it's half the price of those "kiddie salons" and we were so pleased we gave a 50% tip

Robert Jankowski

Best haircut I have gotten in the area. Very clean and the people are very nice. Junior cut my hair and did a really great job. Neck shave with a warm towel treatment was a big plus. Would highly recomend.

Nathan Janowicz

Right around the corner from work - found this place on Google last minute and was able to get a same day appointment. Nina was great, prices reasonable, and nice, clean location. Will definitely return and refer others. Two thumbs up!

Alberto Tardio

I just went today and I'm very happy with my haircut. After waiting for less than 20 minutes, I got Junior as my barber. I showed him some pictures of last hair cuts and he got right to work. Took 20 to 30 minutes and I thought he did an excellent job. He had great attention to detail. I will be coming back to this shop for sure. Very good for the price ($25 for a men's haircut).

M Andrews

Great place excellent service and good prices

Apostolos Mintzis

Very clean and laid back space. The staff is very friendly, courteous and attentive. They all give very good haircuts. Definitely one of the best barber shops in the area (UWS)

Kieran Lowden

Got my haircut here yesterday after checking out Google reviews and was not disappointed. Junior done a brilliant job

Lukas Baur

Love it! Good haircut for a good price... Really friendly! I'm glad I found this place:)

Andrew Sokolow

Just moved into the neighborhood and was looking for a new spot. Happy I came across this place! Nina was amazing! Really took the time and attention for a great haircut and beard trim. Very quick too! Best price in the area as well, only $25 for a men’s haircut. The hot towel at the end was a nice touch. Definitely will be coming back.

Matthew Schaner

Great experience...friendly staff, great haircut, reasonably priced. I think I found my new barber!

Michael Quintana

Fantastic, family owned barber shop!!! I highly recommend Junior. He consistently does a great job on my hair.

Jonathan Richardson

Good, fast haircut and beard trim. Barber was attentive to detail and made sure I liked things as it went.

Sage Hall

Sam hooks my hair up everytime. He keeps me looking good.

Keith Butler

Beautiful and friendly!

Jim Kroll

Always a repeat customer, both for me and son. Johnnie is our go-to everytime!

Jamie Skiffington

Stopped in at random today and could not be happier. Johnny was fantastic and did an amazing job on my hair. Shop was modern, clean, and provided a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place.

Will Kapcio

Great place for a men's haircut. Neck shave + hot towel included in regular haircut

Stephen Gordon

Junior may be the best barber/hairstylist I’ve ever had in NYC. He is smart, charming, generous, and VERY good at his job. I expected a typical in-and-out haircut and he made sure I was happy with his work, getting all the details and making suggestions, offering more service than I expected, and sending me off with advice and products for styling and treating my hair on my own. He’s really superb! 10/10 for sure.

Emmet Dotan

Junior did an outstanding job. Good conversation, & a great haircut with attention to detail. & a shave & hot towel to top it off, at no additional cost.

Anders Heilsekov Nielsen

Good service!!

Jean Mallol

Amazing experience and really great service. This is by far the best place to get a haircut in the UWS!

Renato Dutra

Junior is the man ty!

Helen S

I had a great experience at La Kres salon! I walked in on a whim for a haircut and was really taken care of by Bahia and Ivy. Bahia did an amazing job of turning my hair into exactly what I had in mind. She was meticulous, passionate, and incredibly kind.

Quentin Mongella

I stopped by this barber shop today after seeing it from outside. Clean and nice atmosphere. Good job and very professional. I think I fund my new barber shop!

Turner Rouse

This was the best haircut of my NYC life! I got my haircut by Freddy and he was amazing! He was so detailed and was very informative about my specific hair type. At the end of the haircut, he had a warm towel for my face and neck. I was so pleased! Thank you Freddy for the EXCELLENT service!

Nickolas Torres

Went in for a new haircut the other day and I really like the new look! The other place across the street wasn't even open on time. Thank you so much!

Emily Neiss

Absolutely fabulous service! Junior cut my hair perfectly, and I’m so happy I had the chance to have him do my last haircut before my wedding. It’s hard to find a barber who’s great at cutting women’s pixie cuts as well as men’s hair, but Excellence fits the bill!

John Stanley

Great service, very friendly. Ask for Junior

Chris Gorman

Fantastic. Freddy is amazing.

Dean Debellis

Had a great haircut today thank you Nina. I finally found a barber on the UWS that I like. I will definitely be coming back.

Charles Vasquez

Great staff. Wonderful cut.

John Carlyle Standish

Sam did an amazing job giving me the exact short cropped cut I wanted, after attempting to grow my hair out for more than a year. Great stylist for a very reasonable price!

Jon Ashrapov

I stopped by Excellence after seeing it from outside. The place is truly gorgeous and the atmosphere is amazing and energetic! I got a haircut and Jonny did a magnificent job. I will definitely come again, this is my permanent spot from now! I highly recommend checking out this place and getting your hair done here.

akazeu14

Excellent head and face shave! Highly recommend! Found my new spot to go to! A+

Jonah Wolfson

Extremely friendly service and a great cut from @junior. Amongst the best haircuts I’ve ever gotten in nyc, would seriously recommend.

Marvin Goldfarb

Great job Excellent Barber Shop & Hair Salon. My beard never looks so nice.Best Beard Trimming Services in New York NY!

Woody White

Fantastic haircut, pleasant people, and a totally fair price. Go here.

Turner Rouse

This was the best haircut of my NYC life! I got my haircut by Freddy and he was amazing! He was so detailed and was very informative about my specific hair type. At the end of the haircut, he had a warm towel for my face and neck. I was so pleased! Thank you Freddy for the EXCELLENT service!

Jude Thompson

Always good service and friendly staff, happy with the haircut. Sam did a great job.

Oliver Garrett

Great experience! Junior is a fantastic barber and very friendly. The place is very clean and the service is outstanding. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Daniel L

I liked it.

Sandra Sceresini

Great place in Upper West Side. I took my boy for a hair cut and he was relaxed.

Anthony Stovall

Beat barbershop I've ever been too, fully worth the price, great staff, wonderful experience.

Stephen Rutman

I strongly recommend Excellence Barber Shop. The team that works there is very pleasant and my customer experience was indeed excellent. The place has Upper West Side charm, and Sam gave me exactly the haircut I asked for. I intend to return and would suggest other people in the neighborhood check them out too.

Sal Somma

Great place. Takes appointments which is a big help. Very satisfied.

Frank Stellato

These guys are great. I just started going here, have had cuts by almost all of the crew, always amazing. Friendly, clean, and inexpensive. Recommend.

Chris Cumella

The staff here is super nice and can hold a decent conversation with you, no problem. The atmosphere is pleasant and the stre is well kept and clean. The fact that they take cards as a method of payment is a super huge plus. I'm coming back here again when I need another cut.

Joan Godfrey

Excellence is great! Everyone there is lovely and friendly. My roommate and I get our usual haircuts from Nina, and we always love the results. I decided that I wanted to try an undercut recently, and Alex did it PERFECTLY. He and Nina took the time to make sure it was turning out exactly how I wanted every step of the way. I’m thrilled with it! I love this place.

Bryan Stevens

Recently moved from Orlando to Manhattan and was overwhelmed with the task of finding a great place to get my haircut. I decided to give Excellence Barber Shop a try and I am very thankful for this decision. A great local gem of a family run business in UWS! From the time I called to make the appointment they were extremely friendly and accommodating. Jr did an amazing job with my hair and listened to the instructions from my last barber that had been cutting my hair for the past 15 years. I highly recommend this place!

Ross McColl

Junior was brilliant. Great experience. Great cut. Fair price.

Ethan Cohn

Nina was such a nice and skilled haircutter. I was very pleased with my haircut. She even put a hot towel on my neck and it felt great. Some haircuts go a bit overboard, are too short, and need a few days to grow in. Others, quite the opposite: they don't cut enough, and you know you'll need a new one in too short a time. This haircut had the best of both worlds. It looked great the moment the bib came off, and yet I know that this haircut will only get better with time. Do yourself a favor: get your hair cut at Excellence Barber. You won't regret it. I will be going back time after time, and I can't imagine ever tiring of the exquisite haircut that Nina was kind enough to give me.

Nickolas Torres

Went in for a new haircut the other day and I really like the new look! The other place across the street wasn't even open on time. Thank you so much!

Adam Awes

I recently moved to the area and was in need of finding a new barbershop. I found Excellence Barber Shop & Hair Salon and thought I would try them. The experience and haircut here were fantastic! Nina did a fantastic job and truly paid attention to what you want. I will definitely be coming back!

Cornelius McMoyler

Junior was excellent: attentive, relatable, and kept narrowing down on the specifics of the looks I wanted until I was satisfied. A great value.

Emily Neiss

Absolutely fabulous service! Junior cut my hair perfectly, and I’m so happy I had the chance to have him do my last haircut before my wedding. It’s hard to find a barber who’s great at cutting women’s pixie cuts as well as men’s hair, but Excellence fits the bill!

George D. Spyropoulos

Great haircut with a very affordable price. Everyone is very polite and respectful and always listens all the little details you might give about how you want your haircut to be. A family business definitely worth supporting

Frank Maiorano

Excellence, yes it is! I'm a picky guy and got a GREAT haircut ... my barber asked what I wanted, LISTENED, and delivered ... thanks, great work!

Ken Carter

Went in from out of town on a Sunday morning, Open on time, very clean place. Freddy was the most down to earth person and did a professional job. I would highly recommend this location as well as Freddy, thanks again.

Mark Taff

You will not find more reliable Beard Trimming Services in New York NY than Excellent Barber Shop & Hair Salon. Visit them

Christopher Saccardo

Awesome cut -- Nina was great! I highly recommend it.

scott gabrielle

Friendly staff. Got my hair cut here a couple of times and have been very happy with the cut.

Sebastien Meeùs

Great haircut by Sam with a nice chat ;-)

Marc

I went there for a haircut and a beard trim. Sam really took care of me and I am fully satisfied, which is not usually the case when I go to get my hair cut. I'll be coming back as long as I stay in New York!

Michael Somers

Fast easy affordable and good quality

Harris LaTeef

Great haircut, fast service, clean and modern shop!

Chris Lloyd

Great for kids and adults ( we had both ) Very kind and was very clean on the inside. Definitely give it a try.

Pablo Carvallo

Just got my hair cut, the place was perfect the staff friendly and the cut was great!

Steven Harkey

Alexandria is amazing and the spot is so clean. Great haircut for a reasonable price. Columbia students, it's worth the extra walk.

metalica732

Nina the owner was amazing, and really did a great job cutting my hair. Definitely coming back!

Ken Carter

Went in from out of town on a Sunday morning, Open on time, very clean place. Freddy was the most down to earth person and did a professional job. I would highly recommend this location as well as Freddy, thanks again.

Kishara De Silva

The shop is clean but the machines are cheap and blunt. Pulls your hair out and leaves uneven patches of hair. Happened twice.

Monica Morgan

Best haircut I've ever had!

Aaron Watts

Awesome fade!

Steve Layman

Best hair cut

Bas Veldhuis

Talented barbers, very friendly and the place itself looks very nice! The prices are great as well!

LP J

I walked in today to have my haircut in this newly opened hair salon and i am so happy for the result. I live at upper west side. Salons in my neighborhood are either too expensive, or not worth the money. I decided to try this small but charming new saloon. My stylist is Nina and she has more than 15 years' experience. I told her that i need to have a fresh look and also the new style should creates some additional volume as my hair is normally very flat and thin. The result is excellent. The price is very reasonable. They also have this " cut 10 times and get next one for free" promotion. So my husband can also use this card. Really a good deal for gentlemen or families. Anyways, i am very glad that i found this place in my neighborhood and would recommend people giving it a try.

aziz vosiev

Best haircut i have received in a while. excellent barber shop!

Victor Xavier Zarour Zarzar

Fantastic!

Gideon Fink Shapiro

Great haircut, attention to detail, nice environment.

Jelena Ilic

I was walking by & noticed this beautiful chic Salon & I had to walk in & see what it's all about . So happy I did . I met Albana as she greeted me like she knew me for ever . I loved it in here . So cozy & best part it was small & a one on one . I needed my color to be done & freshen up , as well as a cut . We spoke about my color & cut & i have to say she listened & did as I asked . She took care of me so well that gave me an amazing treatment for my hair as it needed . She also recommended a Brazilian blow out which was new to me . So I took her word & booked with her two wks later & I can't express how happy I am & how healthy my hair is . Albana my new stylist finally I found someone that understands me & my hair also recommended me to buy a package deal olaplex treatment . I've been back few times now & I love how my hair feels & looks .... I was also told La' kres is under new ownership & been in business for 6 months. Michael which is another stylist there had a client in his chair & us four just had an amazing time couldn't be happier walking in . Thank you so much La' kres .

Sabih Siddiqi

After trying most of the barbers in the area, I decided to give this new one a try. Amir did a wonderful job and followed all my directions! Not a bad price either.

KamilTheKhan

Thanks to Doris for the fantastic hair cut! I’ll be back again.

Brandon Wilson

Great haircut, you get exactly what you ask for.

Annie Spewak

Walked in on a Saturday morning — junior gave me the best haircut I’ve had in my entire life. He was unbelievably friendly, kind and detailed. So happy I decided to stop in!

Andy Adam

Barber shaved off part of my cow lick at the back of my head...it’s been a nightmare to deal with as the rest of my hair is a different length. And I prewarned him!! Haven’t had that bad of a cut since my 4 year old brother cut my hair, do not go here for a professional cut.

Keith Fuchs

I was in the area and wanted to get a haircut, and this seemed like the only place with a nice atmosphere, so I went here. The decor is modern and it is a brand new construction, opened in December 2017. Nina was very nice. She gave me a great haircut along with neck shaving and a hot towel. Would come here again.

Jeff Sullivan

Love this local barber shop! I got one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had from Johnny for a great price. Highly recommended!