Gothamist: Good to Great Cuts

CheapCut

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 13:51:03 -0500

Go to Chinatown's Doyer street, which is sort of a winding alley off of Pell. All the cuts are $6, $7 or $8, and are pretty good for all basic cuts (at least on thinning, white guy hair). The added bonus is that these places are mostly fronts for illegal "massage" parlors, mah jong, bookies, or other nefarious activities. But if you think about it, you could get a cut and lunch (at Excellent Pork Chop House), with tip at both, for less than $15. That's better than Super Cuts even with a coupon (which is the benefit of signing up for the reminder service).

ziegfeld

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 12:56:51 -0500

This is an opportunity to recommend Chris, owner of Creoza Salon at 412 Lexington Avenue (92nd & 93rd) (212-427-9357). Chris cut my hair for almost 15 years, until it thinned to the point that I decided to razor cut it myself every Sunday. She'll take the time to get to know you and your preferences, and enjoys doing something other than a straight "business cut". And you can count on her hairwashers to give a great head/neck massage!

whatisee

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 02:25:50 -0500

I've convinced most of my work colleagues to go to Jerry's buried in Rock center. The downside is that so many people loved my recomendation for "George" that I have to book a day ahead of time now. The secret? The hot towels they use to massage your face afterwards. Ummmm. As for Joe Allens, it's pricey to pay for the year upfront, but you can get your hair cut every week if you want. And play pool with a beer while waiting. Just don't ask the girls out on a date. Also, you have to pick one or the other location, you can't switch.

neil

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 16:06:07 -0500

hah, it's pretty funny - I just came back from a hair cut at Astor hair. I go there all the time, and I did have a regular barber whom I was happy with, but then he left and all the replacments I have tried have given me a hack job, but nothing to the point where it wasn't better once I styled it my own way. Still, you can't bet the price, you just have to know what to expect.

Leslita

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 13:50:42 -0500

I can't vouch for the guy cuts, but I got an awesome haircut from a student (hi, Phil!) at Space on Spring & 6th for twenty bucks. Guys and gals can also get free cuts at Bumble, if you don't mind going to a Monday night "casting call."