Brooklyn General Barber

Upon entering this 2 year old barber shop, you really feel like you've walked into a 1950's "emporium", as they call it. This is old school. It's got one chair, and one airplane chair for the kids. One wall is lined with old school candies like Double Bubble Gum, Rock candy, and Adams Gums, as well as cool T-shirts and Books on pirates. The barber Lana was bumping XP Reggae, and was super friendly.

The cut itself made me look a few years younger, but definately was needed. The cost is $30 for an average male's haircut, and takes about 20 minutes. They don't take reservations, but you can walk in and sign "The List", and stop back in when you think you're due. I recommend it for anyone looking for a good haircut in a cool environment.

Note: Cash Only

I wanted to like this place and this guy, but the cut was super fast and the chair was kept rotated away from the mirror the whole time, even when it was done and the barber was asking if it was good...I had to strain my neck to look in the mirror and check out the cut. But the kicker was that the guy managed to cut the back of my neck with his straight razor not once, but TWICE! And he didn't even apologize or acknowledge it. For $25 bucks I can get a hell of a better cut and not lose any blood.

I do love that they had reggae playing...hence the second star!

For Williamsburg this is probably one of the most reasonably priced haircuts you can find if you don't mind not having the salon routine.

It's cute, open late, and the barber was really nice. Magdelena I believe her name was.

My First Haircut in Brooklyn and I'm already lovin' it! Tamir did an amazing job! He knew exactly what I wanted and cut it really quick as well. The cut was $25 and well worth it. Not to mention, you get to listen to good Reggae Music while getting cut! Thanks Tamir. I will definitely go there again and again. I will Tweet a picture of my haircut @youlovepoon
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It's really difficult find a good barber shop -- a place that's reasonably priced, yet also a good cut. Well, that's Brooklyn General Barber in a nutshell. It's really non-pretentious and good quality.

If you don't want to drop mad loot, but are also looking for something not involving a buzz, then this is your shop.

Tamir keeps it very real with friendly convos, sirius reggae radio, and a warm razor back of neck shave.

Also, if you really want, you could probably get your hair cut in a tiny airplane. Truth.

Cheap? Somewhat. Fast? blindingly so. Worth it? Not at all.

I needed a basic haircut- just a trim. I came in, asked for short sides and 1/2 to 1/4 inch off the top. Ten minutes later I was left with a generic cut, much shorter than I asked for (it's about an inch shorter on top).

For $15 I can get my hair cut in Clinton Hill (the guy even spends 45 minutes crafting your cut ). I was expecting something more cutting edge, maybe even something that uniquely fit my face or personality. Instead I ended up with one of the five haircuts the guy knows how to give in ten minutes.

Awful. Had one of the worst haircuts of my adult life at this place. It was so bad that I had to fix it myself when I got home. The ears were completely uneven, to the point where the hair over my left ear was easily a quarter of an inch longer than on my right ear. Also, when I told the stylist what I wanted, she tried to talk me into something else.

Sorry, but I'm in my 30s. I don't want a hipster-y mullet. It looks ridiculous enough on hipsters.

This cut was so bad that I had to go to another stylist at a different place just to get a normal haircut. The person who fixed it was amazed at how amateurish the cut was that I'd gotten at Brooklyn General Barber.

I don't remember the name of the woman who gave me the awful cut, but she's originally from L.A. and seems to have way more interest in chatting than in actually giving you a good haircut. Avoid.

More of a barbershop feel than a salon feel, caters equally to both the crazier hipster hairdos and more conservative traditional looks. They do not take appointments so call 30 minutes before and asked to be put on the list or chill for a few minutes.

Here's the catch: BE CAREFUL WHO CUTS YOUR HAIR! Tamir is one of the best barbers in Brooklyn...but the other stylists at Brooklyn General are not very good. Tamir is very talented, the thing I guess that impresses me the most is the speed at which he cuts. He works probably twice as fast as any other barber I've gone to but has never messed up my hair or ever nicked me. Also every haircut I've gotten from him has grown out wonderfully. Yuri was also pretty good but he no longer works there. The few occasions I've let the other BGB folk cut my hair I've been really disappointed and in one instance it was visibly uneven and a friend had to re-cut my hair when I got home.

The only other negative thing I've noticed would be a slight general sense of tension in the air. Part of it may be uncomfortable waiting area and the awkward explantion of "the list" system the increasingly annoyed staff has to recite everytime a new client pops in the door. Maybe it's the forced small talk? But for some reason I feel a lot of nervous energy from the newer staff, perhaps there's some tension with the management? Whatever. Frankly I don't care. When I need a crisp, reliable haircut at the last minute it's hard to find anywhere better than here.

Hmm, what else? Oh, awesome chill reggae in the background and it's cash only. Around $30.

I think they have changed their name, so this is prob a duplicate post:

I have been going to this place on and off for the last 3 years, it has changed over the last 6 months or so, actually for the better. The hair cuts are better quality, but the customer service could use some improvement. I went there today to get a hair cut, place was completely empty, I mean no one was getting a hair cut. This guy walks up to me and says, oh we have a wait, did you call ahead and put your name down?

My thoughts are, you are completely empty, I am here; If this is my business, I dont turn away money... Plus, having people wait give an a appearance of an active thriving business.

Well anyways, I went to this new barber that just opened on 8th, it was actually very nice, a little more on price but the service was very nice.

Not a bad haircut, but I was expecting more of a trim (I have fairly unruly hair when it gets long but I think I look awkward with short hair) In the end, I feel like I lost too much hair when I just wanted a trim.

But considering I didn't have a haircut in nearly five months, I suppose blowing 30 dollars (without tip) wasn't all that bad, though that is way too much for a simple cut. I just wish my hair was an inch or two longer. As for a typical haircut, probably won't be coming back, unless those vintage toy guns they have in the window are for sale.