First off the 5 stars is for the excellent basic haircut, attentive service, and modest ambience. I have not tried their other services. So I rate this a 4 because I have not tried their other services. I have lived in Astoria and LIC since 94 and have tried several barbers. The best two before this one was Casablanca and Andreas, but I like these guys more. I always get a nice clean haircut here. The barbers may not talk a ton but they are quite attentive. On my first visit the barber saw I was hot and blew some nice COOL air on me at times during the hair cut. The second visit the other barber gave a free scalp massage that was quite relaxing. The price for a haircut - $10! And so far, I always receive compliments from friends, co-workers, and family after I get a haircut from them. They offer a shave for additional $10 but I have not tried that yet.. Now if you are seeking a gleaming hair salon with the newest advanced equipment and haircare products or prefer the old fashioned Italian barbershops in the movies (which you can find at Andreas) you will not find that here. You will find a clean but modest place where the barbers have the Bangladeshi channel on and you will hear conversations in English, Bangla, and maybe Hindi float about. It is a unique world which takes me out of NYC. One reason for this is this area of LIC/Astoria could be called little Bangladesh/India/Pakistan, with Bangladeshi and Pakistani more predominant (as well as a sprinkling of peoples from North Africa - Moroccan and Algerian). So for the little ethnic getaway AND an excellent haircut is what makes it special. Do go in - they keep a rather straight face but as I wrote they are attentive and do excellent work that is worth much more than $10. Afterward you can get a meat patty and veggie samosa at Alladdin for $2.00 or walk a few blocks down to try Thai at Ahearn, Venezuelan arepas at Arepas Café, or Norman French food at Café Triskell.
First off the 5 stars is for the excellent basic haircut, attentive service, and modest ambience. I have not tried their other services. So I rate this a 4 because I have not tried their other services. I have lived in Astoria and LIC since 94 and have tried several barbers. The best two before this one was Casablanca and Andreas, but I like these guys more. I always get a nice clean haircut here. The barbers may not talk a ton but they are quite attentive. On my first visit the barber saw I was hot and blew some nice COOL air on me at times during the hair cut. The second visit the other barber gave a free scalp massage that was quite relaxing. The price for a haircut - $10! And so far, I always receive compliments from friends, co-workers, and family after I get a haircut from them. They offer a shave for additional $10 but I have not tried that yet.. Now if you are seeking a gleaming hair salon with the newest advanced equipment and haircare products or prefer the old fashioned Italian barbershops in the movies (which you can find at Andreas) you will not find that here. You will find a clean but modest place where the barbers have the Bangladeshi channel on and you will hear conversations in English, Bangla, and maybe Hindi float about. It is a unique world which takes me out of NYC. One reason for this is this area of LIC/Astoria could be called little Bangladesh/India/Pakistan, with Bangladeshi and Pakistani more predominant (as well as a sprinkling of peoples from North Africa - Moroccan and Algerian). So for the little ethnic getaway AND an excellent haircut is what makes it special. Do go in - they keep a rather straight face but as I wrote they are attentive and do excellent work that is worth much more than $10. Afterward you can get a meat patty and veggie samosa at Alladdin for $2.00 or walk a few blocks down to try Thai at Ahearn, Venezuelan arepas at Arepas Café, or Norman French food at Café Triskell.