Fellow Barber

Have just changed from getting my hair done at Rudys Barber Shop to the Fellow Barber. Richie cut my hair and did a fantastic job — honestly one of the best cuts I have ever had. So much so that I now want to go back.
This is where it all goes sour! I called to make an appointment for a Tuesday with Richie and am told when I finally get onto the guy at the front desk who is sitting infront of the booking computer that i have to go online and book an appointment through their online booking system??? Wtf!!!
Here’s a tip guys… I don’t need my barber to have an online presence! It’s pretty straight forward to train the guy up front to do this. You’ve lost my business.
Richie…if you are hearing this. Please use your influence to change the lackluster booking policy that Fellow Barber subscribes to. I’m a great tipper and a would be loyal customer of yours if it wasn’t this policy.
Until you fix this… see you later!

can be a bit expensive but wouldn’t go anywhere else in the area for a trim for sure. also a good edge razor cut

Lucked out the first time and got haircut by Roman. Been going back to him for close to two years now, including for my wedding. He is by the far the best and most consistent barber I’ve ever had. Perfect balance of hood barber with just enough refinement that I come to expect and appreciate. Book Roman.

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Roman, Roman, Roman, Roman.
Did I say Roman?
I’ve been going to fellow barber once a week, for almost 2 years. I’ve seen barbers come and go and have been cut by several different barbers and hands down Roman is the best.
What does the best mean?
Roman comes from a generation of barbers, a lineage. He’s versatile: fade, taper, line/​shape up, scissor, blade work and more. Roman does it all, and does it expertly. He’s a barber who has perfected his skill and mastered his craft.
Don’t believe me? Just watch.
If you ever get the opportunity while your in the shop, ask who Roman is and just watch him cut. You’ll notice his precision and patience, keys to a successful haircut.
Roman is also a very humble and ambitious person, two of many reasons why he has also become a good friend. I believe in finding a great barber and sticking to them, which i highly recommend.
If Roman is booked, Greg is also very good, and has a killer sneaker game! Shoutout to Vince the front desk guy, he’s super chill and will take care of you.
Overall fellow barber is a great place for haircut, if it’s within your means.

Taylor is awesome and she really knows hair. I wanted a haircut like someone who didn’t have the same hairline as me, but Taylor adapted it perfectly to my head (after a previous barber messed it up). From which scissors to use to fading, you can tell she knows her craft. I just moved to Williamsburg two weeks ago and I’m so happy I decided to walk into Fellow Barber and meet Taylor! This will be my place from now on!

I’ve been coming to Taylor M for about a year now and not only is she the best haircut I’ve had in years, she’s also just simply an amazing person. Everyone I’ve referred to her has had the same feedback: they finally found their person. In short, come for the haircut, stay for the conversation /​wisdom: could not recommend her enough!

Debe ser la cuarta o quinta vez que vengo a NY y termino pasando por el Fellow Barber de Williamsburg para hacerme chapa y pintura. El local es hermoso (y tiene una gran pequeña cafetería al lado), pero lo mejor sin dudas es la atención. Todos los barberos que me tocaron siempre fueron geniales, amenos para la charla y competentes en su trabajo. Como extra, tienen un montón de productos de Malin + Getz para la venta, junto con su propia línea.
Muy recomendado para amantes de los cortes clásicos y para los que necesiten tunear barbas.

I guess most people who review barbershops do so if they had a bad experience, and you rarely hear from the dozens of satisfied people on Unilocal,which is why I decided to review this place.
Honestly, I had exactly the experience I was looking for. The online waiting list system was spot on, the staff was friendly, my barber did a good job and paid attention to details, the towel at the end was a nice touch. All in all, this is the third barber shop I try in Williamsburg and it’s the first time I find I actually got my money’s worth. I will definitely be back.

I’ve been coming here for about two months. The shop itself is impressive with a coffee shop and a sunroof above the waiting bench filled with an impressive selection of (current) magazines.
Each time I go in for either a trim or a buzz I can expect a great conversation and an awesome cut thanks to Richie P. The compliments I receive for my hair from friends are never ending. No one else is ever allowed to cut my hair again.
I live in Astoria and the two train commute is well worth the experience.

This place is simply the best. My go to girl is Lexxi who not only gives a kick ass fade but is just an awesome person. Lexxi never fails to give the best haircut and always is a pleasure to speak with. I always leave as a satisfied customer. Thank you Fellow Barber & Lex.

Been going here for the last year, and now looking for a new place. Have had some excellent haircuts, some mediocre cuts, and one really bad haircut. Every time you walk in you’re rolling the dice. Quality of the barbers is very uneven.

Increasingly dissatisfied with my haircuts here. Most of them rush through your haircut and don’t seem to know what they’re doing. This will be the last time getting a cut at Fellow Barber.

Excellent. Friendly. Greg K’s two cuts so far have been perfect. It’s a bit inconvenient that they don’t take reservations, but I haven’t minded putting my name on the wait list and taking a walk in the area or grabbing a coffee while I waited. Many classic barber shops don’t take reservations anyway. Will keep coming back!

I see a lot of mixed reviews here that are reflections on certain people. I guess you just have to find the right person and I’m so happy I found Derek! Amazing, sweet, professional, best haircut ever!

BULLSHIT, PRETENTIOUS OVERPRICED, AND RUDE! THEY WILL WASTE YOUR TIME!
Go to Person’s of Interest instead. They’re nicer, cheaper, they give you a drink, and they take (and honor) appointments.
I had a couple decent experiences here, and since they aren’t far from my house, I decided to make it my regular spot.
One sat I woke up pretty early, around 10am. Since, they DON’T TAKE APPTS, I strolled over and checked in around 10:45 to get a cut. The dude at the front told me, it would be about 1hr 15 mins. It seemed like a long while, but I said I’d stroll the hood and come back. I returned an hour later so I wouldn’t miss my name. And I waited, and waited, and waited and waited.
They kept calling names other than mine. I realized that a lot of the people being called checked in after I sat down (which was already an hour after checking in). I went to the dude at front and asked, «How much longer, becuase you said 1hr 15, and it’s been about 1hr 45mins.» He said not to worry that I was almost up.
So I waited longer, and continued to watch other people be called. About 20 mins later (over 2 hours of waiting time) he comes over to tell me that I’m next. At this point I’m pretty pissed, but, if I’m next, then OK.
So the next name they call out… NOT MINE. I was fucking livid, and storming out. The front desk dude rushes over and has the fucking gall to say:
«We’re not skipping you!!!»
«LIKE FUCKING HELL YOU’RE NOT! YOU JUST FUCKING SKIPPED ME!»
«No, you requested first available, and those people asked for specific barbers.»
WHAT KIND OF FUCKED UP BULLSHIT ANSWER IS THAT? If you don’t take appointments, then you first available, means the NEXT FUCKING HAIRCUT!

I had been coming to Fellow Barber around every 3 weeks for the past year and a half and received many very good haircuts and trims, a few that were so-​so, and a few that were truly outstanding. Based on that experience, I’d give the place four or five stars.
Yesterday morning, I came in for a beard trim service. I shook hands with a new barber, sat down, and told him I wanted to get the sides of the beard trimmed very, very slightly, the edge around the neck cleaned up, but I absolutely *did not want to shorten the length at all.* He seemed to speak English fluently and to have heard me. But casually and quick as you like, proceeded to erase a solid inch and a half of length, perhaps 8 months worth of growth.
(Why didn’t I forestall this happening? I was leaned back in the chair with a hot towel over my eyes, and my beard had been of sufficient length that I couldn’t feel the clippers.)
As soon as I sat up and looked in the mirror, I had an urge to scream at the top of my lungs and headbutt the barber in the eye so powerful I could only suppress it by tightening my face into a rictus grin and paying and tipping like an automaton as fast as humanly possible. I’m still very mad at myself for not taking a moment to calm down, collect my thoughts, and refuse to pay a goddamn cent for this butchery.
I will never go to fellow barber again.

Ugh. Just ugh x20. I got an amazing hair cut at this place three months ago by a really great, hospitable, and understanding barber who’s name i forgot, unfortunately, and was sure that this would be my new place. He was incredible. I walked in yesterday hoping to see the same guy and having him already know what i wanted, but instead i was taken care of by a lady who’s name i also forgot, who was completely moody and dismissive the second i sat in her chair. I told her in detail EXACTLY what i wanted and what she did was the COMPLETE opposite. I had asked her to please give me a 1 ½ low on the sides and back, and trim the top a little bit so it can be even and clean but instead she pretty much gave me a high fade and buzzed the back all the way to the top, and when i asked her to please not cut so high up she said that the last cut i got was un even and it needed to be done. Not only that, she was also getting annoyed, ticked off and made odd like disgusted angry faces. I realized from that moment that my hair was gonna be a complete mess. It also seemed like she was forcing herself to make conversation, almost like she didn’t even want to be there. I just played along and was passive; i almost wanted to tell her to just buzz everything off. Anyway, if you’re looking to get a thorough styled hair cut, try avoiding her. She wears blue framed glasses and was wearing a patterned dress. I cant believe i paid 50 dollars for this. I don’t think ill be coming back and that saddens me because my first experience was the best haircut experience ever.
Oh yeah. PS. She also half ass edged my sideburns and back line. This just looks ridiculous i might even post pictures. AGGHHHH

$ 85 for a straight-​razor shave and much-​needed haircut. It took a good solid 90 minutes, I felt pampered. Results look good as well!

I went here three or four times because one of the barbers (Tim) had a deal on Craigslist where he would cut your hair for free on a Tuesday. Fortunately, I had the day free and took him up on it.
First off, it’s clear that everyone at Barber and Co has a great idea of what they are doing. Very fashion-​forward haircuts that are well trimmed. Several of the other barbers reviewed each others work in my time spent there; it’s clear they care about customer satisfaction.
Like any haircut place, my satisfaction was entirely dependent on knowing what I wanted when I went in, and being clear about that. Tim was incredibly nice and happy to help give me the best haircut possible, as long as I was vocal and directive of what I wanted.
One time I was pretty quiet and wasn’t thrilled with my haircut, but when I went back more vocal, I was able to get a haircut I was pleased with. Both times it grew in nicely as well.
Both times I left happy and with free styling suggestions from Tim. I’d definitely recommend going back there, especially if you know what kind of cut you want.

I didn’t get MY haircut here so my review is based on mine AND my bf’s experience of this place. He needed a haircut before flying back home to California and we were recommended this place by the chicken and waffles place down the street. My bf has a specific haircut (tapered style) so our waiter said to ask for Mike.
Walking upon this place we see there’s no door, it pretty cool because it looks like the shop is in a garage. But upon walking in it looks very chiq and modern, well lit. Bf asked for Mike and the front desk guy got on his fancy computer and booked my bf. The computer said it was a 32 minute wait; awesome system, never seen that before.
Wait was about 25 minutes, and Mike called my bf in. Nice waiting area right in the middle of the shop equipped with magazines, so that I could sit right behind my man while he was getting his cut. They also have cubbies behind the register to hold your bags if you have any. Turns out Mike was originally from yay area, Cali as well! Small world.
When it was time for him to cut the hairs around my bf’s face, Mike brought out a hot towel to open up my bf’s pores, which meant no razor burn! My bf liked that a lot; they don’t do that at home. He was very pleased with the cut and the service.