Spiff

To be clear, you don’t go to spiff for the amazing quality of the hair cut you’re going to get, nor for an amazing manicure or shoe shine. You go to spiff for the experience as a whole. Don’t get me wrong, the cuts are not bad, in fact they’re good, probably comparable to the barber you went to for 20 years, but it’s not a fair comparison, he’s know you and your style for 20 years to top it off you’re in and out that chair in 10 mins and you’re luck if he used anything but clippers on you. So let’s stop the inadequate comparison and really look at what they offer.
You walk in and it’s all about the service, they take your coat, put a robe or whatever the barber equivalent is called and offer you a drink. You’re going to head to get a wash, then a hot towel and quick shoulder rub.
At this point you’ll get your cut and manicure if you’re getting one. Then back to the wash for a rinse and then the styling. All in all you’ll be there about 45 mins.
My cons: It’s not something that will be an issue for everyone, for me when I go there it’s peaceful and I want to be relaxing. You unfortunately will end up with some stylist who feel like they must socialize. I get that it’s a hard read but I haven’t gone enough to know anyone there yet and when I’m sitting there with my eyes closed just do your thing and let me be. That’s really it, otherwise there’s not much to complain about. Again, none of their services by themselves are high class, the thing that is is everything together.

The one start only goes for the guy who offered me water with a lemon in it. Otherwise my experience has been a total failure.
I literally started writing this review as I was waiting for facial appointment. It was supposed to be on 6:45 PM and I have waited for 45 minutes. Every 15 minutes an apologetic girl kept telling me that the specialist needs another 5 to 10 minutes because she has a massage. I blame myself for waiting all that long rather than blaming that irresponsible service.
I gathered from my time waiting there that there were many men who were spending their time between haircuts, pedicures, chatting with the workers there and lounging while having drinks. In other words they clearly looked like the clientele that had time to waste.
I finally decided to cancel when no one decided to show up after 50 minutes of waiting. They didn’t even offer to reschedule. I have been there a couple of times and I consider myself a generous customer who gets out of his way to write a great review when a place deserves it.

Waste of time! I was thinking about changing groomers and decided to give SPIFF a try. After setting up an appointment a week in advance, I walked from my office to SPIFF. At first the woman at the front desk couldn’t find my name. After saying it again and spelling it, she found me.
I arrived on time (actually 5 minutes early) but was informed that another client showed up 30 min late and if i could come back 2 ½ hours later. NO CALL AHEAD OF TIME, NO EMAIL TO STOP ME FROM WALKING ALL THE WAY THERE.
No, SPIFF, I cannot just come down 2.5 hours after my appointment, I work for a living.

I love the idea of a membership to a men’s salon.
For a modest yearly fee, I get unlimited haircuts, manicures and shoeshines. Yes, I suppose I could go every single day. The membership also gets you deep discounts on other services and products.
The service is unparalleled, with attention to detail and the entire staff addressing me as if I have arrived at a 3 star Michelin restaurant or a very nice hotel.
Of course, its quite nice that they also provide complimentary beverages. I enjoy finishing my day after work at Spiff sipping on a couple Johnny Walker Blacks, getting my hair cut, manicured nails, and shoes shined.
Actually one of my favorite things is a «scalp treatment», where they pour hot oil on your head and give you a scalp massage for about 15 minutes. Seriously, you can’t imagine how relaxing that is.
Beyond the hair cuts and other spa services like pedicures, facials, waxings, etc., frankly its kind of a small gentlemen’s network club. Most of the guys who come here are making six-​figures, industry leaders in finance to advertising and media. Honestly, I also see a bunch of NFL athletes and other celebrities quite frequently too. Spiff often has member’s only events, at nice restaurants and lounges, from cocktail parties to well, party parties.
I cannot recommend Spiff enough!

I have been coming to Spiff for years. I used to love the whole experience. The bar, the TVs in the mirrors, the hot towel massages — and most of all, the staff, who made you feel pampered and taken care of.
Lately, something’s changed. I don’t know if it’s because the staff has changed, or maybe because they’ve started overbooking. But the feeing of being pampered is gone. Now it feels like being cattle. Today, I had my third and final awful experience at Spiff. For the third time, the staff treated me like a nuisance. For the third time, they forgot my second of two services until I reminded them. They don’t even give you the free services, like hot towel or manicure without being reminded. Today, they asked if I wanted the hot towel. I said yes. They said they would do it after my haircut. Of course, they didn’t.
The quality of haircuts, too, has decreased. It used to be that pretty much everyone working there could do a decent job. My last two stylists have cut my hair a tiny bit and forced me to keep telling them «more, more» until I was satisfied. Everyone working there seems at once lazy, irritated, and overwhelmed.
I really don’t know what happened. But I hope they can get it together before they lose another loyal customer, like me.

Great place to hang and cut a haircut, shave, mani and shine. Enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and friendly staff service provided as soon as you walk in the door. This is a man’s «calgone take me away» spot.

Love this place. Staff is amazing. I have gotten haircuts, shoeshines, pedicures, and manicures from here. Bought a 6 month membership about 3 weeks ago and have started coming here about once a week for various services. Alcohol is obviously a huge plus as well. I have nothing but amazing things to say about the staff and level of service offered here. Give it a shot and you’ll realize that the price is worth the Spiff experience.

Love Spiff — just re-​joined — the annual membership is a great deal and they always keep me looking great. Staff is very friendly, helpful and attentive. Have loved every haircut I’ve gotten here and the other services are great as well.

There are a lot of things to like about Spiff. I had a good experience here, which was marred by a couple of fallbacks that left me not sure if I’d return. For someone who is used to a $ 30 (with tip) barber cut, I wasn’t impressed with the actual cut at Spiff beyond what I’ve been able to get elsewhere, but the service I received, with double shampoos, a drink, and massage were all great.
I asked for a pretty specific haircut, even providing a picture, and by the end the style was not at all what I thought I had discussed — a modern pompadour with short sides, and a bit of volume up top, (I provided a picture of Timberlake as an example. I’m not expecting to come out looking exactly like JT, but the spikey/​messy styling I received at first is not at all like the style I had talked about and had shown/​discussed.) So a second try on the styling and my hair was pasted down in a very tight comb-​over which was even further from what I’m expecting and it looked ridiculous. I was being rushed through the styling I think, since the next appointment for this stylist had arrived and was already seated next to me. The stylist gave me the brush so I could show him what I meant. After I gave my hair a brush in the right direction he fixed the rest and I think it turned out okay, but I was really hoping to find someone who knew what they were doing and could deliver a great style based on my expectation — I didn’t get that feeling at the end.
The reason I sprung for a $ 90 cut/​beard trim/​tip at Spiff was because I was expecting to have someone who could really do something great, and I left feeling like I just spent 60 bucks on an extra massage and a glass of water on top of a regular haircut.
Apart from that, everyone was trying hard to please, customer service was great, and it was a great atmosphere. There was a new person at the counter who was a bit confused on what to do when I came in, and since it was my first time too, I had no idea where to go or what to do after signing in.
Based on the price and the results, I’m not incredibly confident that I’ll go back to Spiff. I really want to like this place and was considering a yearly membership since the extras were nice, but after leaving I didn’t feel much different than if I had just left the average barber as far as satisfaction with the cut itself.

For the past 15 years, I have had the same long and somewhat juvenile hair cut. I have been to many hair salons in the city, the most I ever spent was $ 50 and I never left happy about the cut. I recently started a new, more professional job and I decided I should change my look. Making an appointment here was a breeze, I requested a stylist who gives good consultations, as I had no idea what I wanted to do with my hair. I ended up going with Jasmine, as per the recommendation from the lovely girl who annswered the phone. I showed up 45 minutes early, because it was raining and I thought maybe I could squeeze in. They were booked up and clients were running late, so I ended up hanging out watching football, the same thing I would have been doing at home! I was offered a drink, by every single person who walked by me, anything from a cocktail to a cappuccino. When it was my turn, a young lady came over and brought me to the sink, and proceeded to send me into a trance with her magical hair washing skills! Then she sent me to the stylist station, where the same young lady wrapped a warm towel around my face and gave me a soothing shoulder rub while Jasmine got ready. Jasmine knew what to do right away, asked questions relating to what I like and how my hair acts, lays, and so on. She ended up cutting my hair the shortest I’ve ever seen it, with some fantastic styling, and I could not be happier. When I went to check out, they ended up giving me 50% off because I had been waiting for a while. Keep in mind, the waiting was my decision, I was not delayed by them at all! Over all, fantastic experience. It would have been just as worth it, had I paid full price. Much thanks and appreciation to the entire staff, especially Jasmine!!!

I could not have had asked for better Sunday. I was with two GREAT people who took me to their MAN spa yesterday for a day of pampering. This man spa is called «Spiff» which is located on 46^th street right off Lexington Avenue.
It has been a while since I have had a straight razor on my head and face. So, let me take you through my experience of heaven for that day. We were all greeted by a lovely host as we entered. We were offered something to drink and eat. The following: water (regular/​sparkling) coffee, espresso, wine (red/​white), stiff drinks, sandwiches, and pastries that are on the counter top of the bar. This is offered throughout your time at Spiff. They have a large flat screen TV showing the game. Instead of having TV’s all over the place, they had projector at each barber chair showing the game on the mirror. They took our coats and gave out smock to cover ourselves and were then escorted to the barber chair.
Here we go… the young lady started off with a hot towel on my head, then fragrance oil, another hot towel again, shaving cream and she began to go to work. While getting my head shaved, the manicurist was giving me a manicure at the same time. With all of this going on, I definitely went into a relaxing state of mind. I received a head massage and after that another young lady gave me a scalp massage. Let me tell you that after all of that, I was like a kid in a candy store. My head and face was smoother then a baby’s bottom and my nails were buffed with a shine.
Spiff offers various packages but my friends became members and their package is the «Classic Service» which gets you a haircut, manicure and shoeshine. They also do pedicures, massages, facials and more.
By the time you add up your hair cuts and if you pampering yourself throughout the year, you would find that you pay a great deal. If you check out Spiff and become a member, you will not be disappointed.
The management (Danny), staff and service here are superb!!!

The best way to enjoy and get value out of this gem of a man spa is to buy a half year or yearly membership. Not only do you get a great cut, but the hot towel alone is worth the experience, Whatever you need in the grooming department — they do it. And with style, class & experience, Diane and Carlos are the best cutters (stylists) on the east side.
Danny Kerr runs the establishment to perfection. Most will enjoy the ambience, cool place and free drinks including soda, coffee, espresso and alcohol.
If you need a mani or pedi or an exotic ear waxing — Daphne is one of the best. They give massages, coloring and wash and blow out or whatever you call it.
Ashley will meet you at the door and give you a shine while you’re waiting. Keep your shoes on — or your feet will smell like polish. Just trying to be cute.
All the girls are more than cute and Carllos and the guys are wonderful too. Professional, efficient and if you have a membership, you just have to book an appointment — like very week and get your money’s worth and more.
Come on down to SPIFF guys and be treated — like a MAN!

Great cut, kinda pricey but it’s for the experience, and they give you booze. The hot towel and neck shave is a major plus. Only thing, I’d liek to see more promotions the «typical» guy would use — I’m not into facials and manicures, but the shoe shines etc. are nice… and again — free booze.

A Shady Shave.
I booked a beard trim which is listed on their site at $ 18.
I received a Beard trim from Carlos, who was excellent.
I went to pay and the total was $ 28.
…$ 28?
I asked about it and the Associate said «Did he finish with a straight razor?»
I replied. «Yes.»
“Well, thats how much Beard trim with a Straight Razor Finish is…”
«But, thats not the service I booked.»
«Its in the computer as a Beard Trim with a straight Razor Finish, thats what you got and its $ 28»
I paid AND TIPPED (the transaction wasn’t Carlos’ fault). Plus, she didn’t give me a receipt to prove that Carlos was credited the tip.
I’m not the only person this has happened to. I have had several friends charged for services they did not book initially.
I feel like theres some shady s*%# stirring at the Spiff.
I won’t be back.
Buyer beware.

This review is strictly for the haircut and the conversation between the stylist and I.
Before I move on to that, I must say the ambience is a very unique and comforting one. The staff is nice, inviting and truly does make sure you’re comfortable. From the robe, to the free drinks, to the TVs, iPads, and all, it’s a great looking place.
Now on to the haircut itself. I came in asking for a pretty simple style. Without getting into detail, I basically had been growing out my hair for 2 months just so that when I do go to a stylist (because I usually get a $ 20-​$ 30 haircut), they can have lots to work with. After our conversation, I was convinced the stylist and I were on the same page… however the first cut that was made basically cut 75% of the length of my hair. Well there goes the «lots to work with» I mentioned. The stylist completely disregarded our conversation and when I spoke up about how that is too short, they simply replied «oh what you want won’t work, this is the best look for you» and carried on.
Now I’m no expert at cutting/​styling hair, and if this «professional» really does believe that the style I want isn’t possible, then perhaps tell me first before you go cutting off SO much of my hair. I even told the stylist that I’ve been growing it out just so I can see what it can possibly look like when you’re done styling it. If that style isn’t going to happen, then perhaps we can talk about something else. I’m paying $ 60 for haircut and with tip, it’s comes out to $ 75. If I’m paying that much for a haircut, at least I’d like to know WHAT you’re doing to it.
They say the stylist has a «consultation» with you. Well my experience was that the stylist pretended to listen to what I asked, and then went on and did something completely different.
I also asked the stylist to trim my beard down and to blend it in with my sideburns. Terrible job. I had to go home and re-​do it to look decent.
My only concern is that Spiff markets itself as a Men’s only salon. If you have stylists that cannot properly trim a beard (which I think only men have?), then I’m sorry, don’t advertise yourself as that. I can understand if I went into a normal salon where trimming/​blending beards aren’t too common, but as a Men’s Only Specific Salon… I just ask to please train your stylists so they can cover all bases of Men’s hair and grooming.
My point is, the place is great for the atmosphere and the non-​stylist service. However, my haircut experience was an abomination and needless to say, I wasted $ 75 of my money.
Based on other reviews ot this place, it seems like MOST guys have a good to great experience here and maybe I was unlucky. But that’s no excuse for a stylist to completely disregard the «consultation» and just cut away willy nilly.
They just need to make sure the stylists actually care about the person they’re cutting hair for and to attempt to get on the same page so there’s no surprises. And better training on beards please!
Other than that, like I said… staff is great, ambience is great. I probably wouldn’t go back, but I think most guys should try it out as long as they aren’t unlucky like me.

Classic service includes a haircut, wash before and after, hot towel, quick neck massage, and shoe shine. Also check out their membership options for other perks (unlimited classic service, discounts, special events) You’re always greeted with a drink (water, coffee, alcohol, etc) and a friendly smile. They sell quality products and sometimes have other offerings too. A place for the modern man!

So I just had my first «spiff» experience. It was disappointing at best.
The ambiance was great. They really do provide an experience unlike any other salon. TVs, iPads, and free cocktails are cool. The girls/​stylists are attractive.
But alas! Therein lies the problem. In my 24 years on this planet, I’ve learned that hot girls are generally pretty shitty at everything aside from being hot — and cutting hair is on the top of that list. The haircut I received was simply bad. In fact, the girl who cut my hair actually looked confused when she picked up the scissors… it was like she had no idea what she was supposed to be doing with them.
If you want to hang out at a salon for about an hour, talk to some cute girls, have a beer and leave with a shitty haircut, then this is the place for you.
Also, the neck/​shoulder massage was just awkward. There was so little pressure I actually think she was petting me.

I have been here about 10 times in the past 6 months. A previous co-​worker referred me here. Gotta say … not a single bad experience. And the décor and staff (Danny, Kristin, and Ronaldo) really make a place like this truly great. Free drinks are a plus to.
Your crowd consists mostly of finance/​corporate guys in their 30s with the occasional 20 something (me).
If you come here a lot, just get a membership for 6 months ($ 450) or a year ($ 785) as of mid-​July 2013.

Was pretty skeptical paying $ 60 for a haircut vs. my typical $ 20… but after experiencing Spiff it was definitely worth it.
Extremely comfortable environment, everyone is super friendly, clean & trendy atmosphere. Free drinks at the bar, a full shampoo/​condition before and rinse after the cut, attentive, friendly stylists that don’t seem rushed… all-​in-​all it makes getting a cut something to look forward to and truly enjoy, as opposed to just another errand to do.
I’ve been twice now, using Liz once and Carlos another time — both were great.
Highly recommend Spiff — the extra $ 40 is worth it.

I had an amazing experience here. I have lived in NYC for about 15 years on and off and I have never been able to find a reliable haircut except with Lisa Lobue in Brooklyn. However her hours changed and I need someone in the city.
The moment you walk into Spiff they really do make you feel like you’re about to have a luxury experience. You’re offered a drink, coffee, scotch, whatever. Great personable people — my stylist was very personable and professional. You get the feeling there that people know what they’re doing.
I could go on and on about all the little things they did right — but let me sum it up by saying this. After my first visit here I bought a year membership. It was that good.