Diamond Cuts Barber Shop

New to the area, was recommend to come here. MIKE HOOKED ME UP! Great customer service, listening to detail and offering suggestions. If I lived here I would be a regular. Thank you Mike.

I was so happy to come across a barbershop full of people equipped to cut black people’s hair. Everytime I’m in the vicinity of that place I hear 3 or 4 guys yelling for me to come get a haircut. And even you tell them you have a barber they insist you tell them who like they are the bouncer and you not on the guest list.
Once you climb the mountain of steps to the 3^rd floor you have about 15 barbers, most actively cutting, to choose from. Pick wisely, and remember who you like. I like Chops in the back corner. And banks is good too. I’m usually in and out in about 20 minutes. I’ve rarely left not being satisfied with my haircut or service.
It’s $ 25 for a basic haircut which is a good price for a good haircut in Manhatten workout having to go all the way uptown

I’ve never been more angry. Its not that Vladimir gave a bad hair cut. But I emphasized short on the sides, buzz #4 and take a trim off the top. It took me months to grow my top that long. I told him I want the sides buzzed and the top really long. Then I showed him a photo. I showed him a photo! Long on top. Short on sides. He turned my back to the mirror and cut 80% off the top of my head. Its almost as short as the sides. I look like an old conservative banker. Its my fault cuz I found a brilliant barber near my home. But I went on lunch at work to someone who wants to cut hair his way, doesnt care about what the customer wants. Note to Vladimir: DO WHAT THE CUSTOMER ASKS! Note to Customers: Stay away from Vladimir.

This review is for Shadow the barber.
Man can get you from busted and disgusted to whipped and dipped in less than 30 minutes. I got razor bumps once, but that was probably my fault for not showering as soon as I could after the cut.
That boy got the wrist. Would recommend him to anyone.

I went to a barber in Staten Island who fucked me up. Then I went to Diamond Cuts the next day. They fixed me up, I left with one of the best cuts ive gotten in a while. I’m a black guy so I can’t go to any barbershop. Hit me with a clean fade.

Shadow. yes that is the name to ask when need a great hair cut. yes, it is on a busy corner you do not want to be but «shadow’ the hair cut man makes you look great. he cut my nephew’s hair on Sunday when he had appointment in a shi shi place. had him cancel the soho appointment for a great cut with Shadow. Shadow gave us his card and the phone number is 718−269−8944. a hair cut for Harvard Law class. lol
enjoy
ps the local may not fit as it is on second floor and a bit over whelming but the hair cut is great!

Got razor bumps from the guy who gave me a shave, which was way too expensive. Haircut itself was good, but I’d go other places first.

Wasn’t happy at all with my haircut, The barber mike could’ve listened to my instructions, but thought he’d impress me, and cut the top part of my hair which I was unhappy with, haircut not worth even $ 10

I was visiting NY for the weekend and needed my side shave redone. I’m not from the area so I went off a recommendation after one shop turned me away.
I walked in and didn’t have to wait at all. I showed Joey the picture and from there he began his work. He checked in throughout to make sure I liked what he was doing and was very nice about paying attention to every detail. My hair looked so good it made me wish I lived here.
After I left the shop I headed over to Macy’s and was stopped twice while shopping and asked about my hair. This is the place to go and Joey is defiantly the man to cut your hair, especially if you like designs.
Thanks Joey!!! I’ll defiantly be back!

I decided to check this place out after another reviewer gave it a good review and so far I really enjoy the work my barber Mel has done on my side.
I always text him to let him know I’m on my way and he always replies back. The place is straight forward, just a bunch of guys coming in and getting their hair cut and from the looks of it everyone does great work.
I’m spoiled now, so I only trust my guy to shave the side of my hair because he really takes his time to make sure it looks right.

After looking hopelessly for a place in lower Manhattan or Midtown that can cut African American hair I finally found a gem. I solely go to Shadow for my cut and even the other barbers agree that nobody can do a fade like him. That being said I know that all of the barbers in the shop can cut. Many of the barbers provide their phone number to call in case you show up to the shop and they are not there. The only issue I have is that theres not a lot of clarity on whether or not they take appointments because every time I text and then show up I still have to wait sometimes. Of course the wait is well worth it! All of my friends who are lawyers and bankers come here because it is a quality cut, relatively cheap ($ 20 pre-​tip) and close to work. Check it out! Wish they took credit card though… its 2014!!!

I check out this barber shop on a recommendation from a fellow Unilocaler– Khomari.
This review is for Barber Joe.
On my first visit Joe was ready for me at my appointment time (never had to wait). He was friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. He gave me a great haircut, following my instructions exactly.
I plan to see him every week, I’ll update my fellow Unilocalers on his consistency.

This was a impromptu haircut decision cause I bumped into Tim who was at the corner of 40^th and 8^th avenue passing out business cards and promoting the 2^nd story barbershop. I was in need of a shape up and took Tim up on his offer to get me in and out in 15 minutes for we were heading to an event about a block away. This was the best unplanned decision I’ve made about letting a total stranger cut my hair. Needless to say 15 minutes turned into about 35 minutes because Tim and chopped it up as my restless friends waited. I will def be coming back again. I’ve walked by there location many times and never knew there was a barbershop there. Thanks to Tim I now have a spot to come to whenever I’m in the city and need a cut.

Diamond cuts is a cool barbershop and has a great location depending on where your coming from. They have at all times at least 6 – 10 barbers working and they are all pretty knowledgable and good at what they do. I typically go with my guy Joe. He does good work and is pretty good with his prices. All in all make sure you get a barber your comfortable with and youll be good!

First timers beware… this shop does NOT open at 8 AM (at least on weekends). My 4 star review after waiting OVER 3 HOURS for the shop to open is testament to how amazing my cut was in the end. «Clippers» (my barbers nickname) was a legendary character, in all the urban implications. But he is an incredible barber and all-​but-​one of the barbers in the shop this morning were doing major work.
There was a line of folks waiting for cuts, but plenty of barbers to service them when the shop opened. I’ll definitely be back… albeit at 11 AM next time.

Eddie holds it down in here. He has been cutting my hair for over a year now. I’m pretty particular when it comes to getting a haircut because my mom told me I was pretty as a kid (I’m joking). Ed does the best haircut you’ll get in the city and he pretty much never is out of the shop. From shave’s, to line up’s, to eyebrows, he gets it in. Worth the price.

I encountered this place the first week i moved to NYC back in 2009 and my first (and still to this day) barber was Jason. The man knows what he’s doing. I have a small thin spot on the right side of my hairline. He’s the only one out of 2 – 3 others I’ve dealt with that can actually cut my hair properly and make it nearly invisible without cutting my hairline too far back. Love the atmosphere and the trash talk that you would find in just about any barber shop. Diamond Cuts, you have a customer for life…

I’m a girl who wanted to turn her lovely curly afro into a lovely curly mohawk. I don’t live in NY so I stopped a random guy on the street and asked where he got his hair cut. Diamond cuts was on the tip of his tongue; he couldn’t stop raving about it and told me that it’s easily missed since it’s on the second floor. Glad he told me that and to go to either Jason, who cut his hair, or Yusef, but said that all the guys in there could cut well. Yusef listened to what I wanted, and kept checking with me throughout to make sure he was headed in the direction I wanted. I have a great cut and I’m going back to Cali happy.
*Before I got in the chair I also watched him cut the hair of two guys of differing nationalities and hair types without much conversation so I know he’s confident as well as skilled with diverse hair types.
Shop conversation is especially entertaining.