Lana’s Barber Shop

I’ve been going to Lana’s for a few years now. I wouldn’t keep going if I didn’t like their work. Good haircuts at a good price.

Here’s the thing, Lana does and excellent job, especially for the money, but personally I don’t find her demeanor all that great. She’s false-​polite (really Eastern Block Morose), and frankly high-​strung, which I guess I get, with all the annoying customers floating in an out all day. There are a lot of people with kids, (yuppies) and the overall atmosphere of the place is no good. You feel rushed, and Lana leaves the TV on which I personally don’t like especially as its usually tuned to the View or some such abomination.
Back to the plus side, I’ve been told by another barber after Lana gave me a cut, ‘Whoever cut your hair last did a great job.’ If you know barbers this is rare praise, they usually down the last person to cut your hair if it wasn’t them. So basically Quality for price: I give it an A+. For Atmosphere/​Personality C-​.
One last time just to be fair. Rating on haircut alone (especially) if you give specifics as to how you want it: 5 stars.

Awesome place highly recommend! Lana the Russian owner is really good. She knows what she is doing. My only suggestion would be for them to nicer/​newer equipment. The razor kept pulling on my hair which was slightly uncomfortable.

Lana is extremely friendly and gives the best cuts. Don’t let the low price here fool you– quality is amazing. The location is easy to get to and has all the products you will need for your hair.

lana is great. very friendly and fun to chat with. she always gives me an excellent haircut and she is never in a rush to get to the next person no matter how many others are waiting. price was recently upped to $ 17 which she was apologetic about but it is more than fair.

While Lana is very friendly and welcoming, the haircut she gave me was not very good. It was uneven in many areas with one side in the back buzzed shorter than the other. Not a good look. I needed to correct what I could at home. Also the brushes, clippers etc all looked very dirty. Could see hair in the brushes from previous customers which was a turnoff.

I love this place. Great local business.

I had my doubts honestly after seeing a lot of older dudes get their hair cut (demographic?) but it’s cheap ($ 17), she doesn’t mess around and she actually is really nice. Gave me a calendar and pen for the holidays too. No longer am I gonna pay 3x the price at pretentious hipster spots (POI, FCS). Her business brings back that neighborhood charm NYC always had. And open early on Saturdays. Enjoy, bring a picture to show her.

From the very first time I walked through the door of Lana’s barber shop I’ve walked out with a perfect haircut every single time since. I’ve now been coming here for three years. My hair being very thick and stubborn to cut, Lana impressed me by giving me the best haircut I’ve ever gotten the very first time around without me having to give her much input. If you ask me, that is someone who truly knows their trade. Lana’s feel and sense for hair and what looks good on whom is nothing short of incredible. I will always come back here for my haircut because knowing I can sit back and let Lana do her thing without worrying about the result is very valuable to me.
Sincerely,
Jan G.

First off, I am going to preface this review by explaining that Lana did not cut my hair. I saw the job she did on another customer though, and it looked amazing. She also seemed to have great rapport with him, and this review is not a reflection of her work. It’s a reflection of my experience in the establishment.
I was assigned to Lana’s associate. I just went in for a touch up and beard trim, nothing complicated. The associate was rude and barely understood my directions, I ended up with an uneven mustache and beard, and tons of stray hairs on my neck. I had to go home and finish it myself. Additionally, I believe there was a homophobic element at play, since I explained I was in the neighborhood because my boyfriend lives nearby. This seemed to color her reaction towards me in a significant fashion after it came up. As much as I like supporting neighborhood establishments, and Lana herself seems great, I don’t plan on returning.

I went to lanas Barber Shop for a hair cut let me start by saying she was very sweet and a great stylist in other words she was Wonderful. I’m deffinetly coming back I came here all the way from Ozone Park Queens and it was worth my time.

Lana did a fantastic job! It’s walk in only, but I only waited about 5 minutes for her to finish up the other customer. She was very friendly and we talked about the neighborhood, where she’s had her shop for 25 years. She cut it exactly as I wanted. And very inexpensive, too!

Best haircut I’ve ever had. Not much else to say. Save yourself the time and money and go to Lana. She does a superb job and at an unbeatable price. Zero Complaints.

Lana is a relic from a less pretentious time and her prices reflect that. You will get sincere conversation, the haircut you want (bring a picture) and you can buy an entire case of beer on the way home with the money you will save. I’m amazed there aren’t lines out the door…

There are a few options for a gents haircut in the Carroll Gardens /​Cobble Hill area but none so good as Lana’s. I used to go to an expensive place full of hipsters, asymmetrical haircuts, ironic posters and free beer. Frankly it made me very uncomfortable.
Lana’s however is a truly down to earth, friendly neighborhood place. I had my suspicions that a 15 dollar haircut came with a downside — but I can’t find one. Lana is so friendly and always remembers you. She will always accommodate you as a walk in. And did I mention… I always leave with an excellent haircut!

I had an amazing time at Lana’s Barbershop. Didn’t have to wait, been there for 45 Minutes, got a haircut, recommendations for several Restaurants and Bakeries as well as the History of the neighborhood:) Lovely experience!
The haircut itself was really good, 15 $ and customized to my liking.
Couldn’t be happier, thanks Lana!

Lana is a pro. This is the barber shop patronized by the old guys in the neighborhood. Now you know why they all have excellent haircuts. Excellent value and the location can’t be beat.

Lana is wonderful! You can’t get a better (men’s) haircut for the money.

Wow!
I finally discovered BEST barber shop in this neighborhood.
Affordable men hair cut offer only 15 $ and extremely thoughtful service at the same time.
Lana (the owner) said business have been +24 years at the same spot and they’re still doing great!
Please try this barber shop, you won’t regret.

If you live in Carroll Gardens, forget about spending $ 40 or more on a haircut on Smith Street or in the city. Lana’s barber shop is the heart of the neighborhood.
I guarantee if you give it a try, you’ll leave with a great haircut, and probably a hilarious story or two from the neighborhood characters who regularly drop in on the place.
I find it very easy to communicate with Lana about how I’d like my hair cut, and she does a great job. She is easygoing and a lot of fun to talk to, and she spends quality time with each customer. I’m always happy with my haircut.
This place is a neighborhood gem, and Lana is a delight. Try it out!