Model Barbers

Best cut in the neighborhood, good prices and very accommodating when it comes to timing. I walked in 5 mins till closing and Roman without hesitation took me. Very happy with my cut and service.

Model Barbers in fine, but not great. I believe they’re popular mainly because of their sense of humor in the shop. But great humor doesn’t equal great cuts. Quality is inconsistent (especially since they have multiple barbers & frequent turnover), and in general the haircuts feel rushed and lacking in attention to detail.
Go to Lorimer’s Barber Shop instead of Model. It’s basically the same price but with much greater attention to detail and a more patient attitude.

The best. Jack and Roman make it happen. I wait for them rather than risking it. Jack is the best tho. Fast, funny, good haircuts, ridiculously good price. They’ve done mine and my boy’s (8). Unbeatable.

Brand new man Jack gives a great cut at a good price everybody is his favorite customer

Jack is the best! I’ve been coming here for years and he does a great job cutting my hair, plus the prices are very reasonable.
I do miss the witty banter between Jack and Ms. Oksana… it never failed to amuse.

Roman is our go to guy. He’s been cutting my son’s hair for a while but one day I decided to give a children’s hair salon a try; thinking maybe they can replicate a hairstyle I want. Long story short never ever going anywhere else. Lesson learned. If you need an amazing cut look for Roman!

I moved to NYC in 2011 and went here for a few years. It got the job done and I liked Jack and Roman. Then I thought I was fancy and started going somewhere else that was very chic and a haircut was $ 50 with tip. I realized how much of a waste it was since I don’t have a long mane or styled coif, so I came back. Oksana is now gone, and the third guy is fine… probably better than Oksana so a plus overall, I guess. But Jack and Roman are still great and this place is as awesome as any other review will tell you.
The only downside is, like most barbershops, there are no appointments. Sometimes you’ll wait a little bit. But you can watch whatever fun/​ridiculous movie they’re playing or shoot the shit cause, you know… you’re in a barbershop.

These guys were awesome. I just moved into the neighborhood and needed a new place and I will definitely be coming back. I got a great cut and had some laughs with the guys who work here. Price is incredibly reasonable. Next time I need to lower my ears I’ll be coming here.

Been coming here since I moved to Ny and I haven’t been anywhere else. My go to is Roman, but his dad Jack is a wiz too. I promise you’ll leave here feeling like a ‘Brand New Man!’

Always quick and a great cut. Best option to spend $ 20 (including tip) for a quality cut. Great customer service as well. No complaints ever.

The rating goes to Oksana. Anyone know where she went? Not everyone will like her cuts but she sure was better than any place I’ve been, for me

Great haircut for around $ 16. My guy is Jack. Quick, quality, and they are open earlier than other barbers in the area — 9 AM.
Go here to get fresh :)

Came in for a tidy-​up today and couldn’t really tell what Roman had done until my hair dried, but I’m super happy with it now that I’m home. It’s a little Hitler-​youth/​Williamsburg-​y for my tastes (way buzzed around the neck and ears and no feathering into the longer part on top) but I think that’s all on me – it’s a really good haircut and he did exactly what I asked, and I’m generally cynical about that look, but it IS what you go to a barber shop for.
I’ve been coming here for a few years and I think they do a really good job. Roman is stellar and Oksana has given me some of the better haircuts I’ve ever gotten, and I’ve tried other barbershops and salons and let stylist friends hack away at me.
Haven’t had the new guy… I feel like an asshole taking a pass on him when it’s busy, but it’s only because the other two have always done such a good job. He had a good rapport going with a kid he was cutting, teaching him Russian words and engaging the other barbers to get their input on his definitions. Always a good vibe and I’ve never regretted going there or worn a hat for a week because of what they did.

Best there is around the area for the price. It will leave you feeling like a new man.

Roman and Jack are fine, but Oksana gave me one of the worst haircuts I’ve ever had.
I went there today and showed her a picture, telling her I wanted to grow my hair out, and she seemed to completely ignore my request– She gave me the same cut I always see people walking out with. Not only that, but the length in the front was comically uneven.
You really have to jump in a lot and be very specific if you want a non-​traditional haircut. If not, she’ll let you out looking like a fourth grader.
The price can’t be beat, but I ended up wishing I paid double for a more attentive barber.

Great cuts at a reasonable price. This is the only place I know of in Williamsburg that isn’t ridiculously overpriced. I’ve had haircuts from both Jack and Oksana, and both were quick and looked great.

Jack was courteous, attentive, and asked all the right questions to give me exactly what I wanted, and the prices are unbelievable. I highly recommend this shop.

I love this barber shop and it has three very capable barbers. Jack’s the best. Roman’s a close second and I’m sorry, but Ms. Oksana is the third best. She is pretty funny though, so it’s worth it.
In any case, I have three stories about why I love this place. They all have to do with Jack.
Story 1…
This is a story that I didn’t didn’t actually witness. It was told to me.
Apparently a man, whose appearance I can only describe as being from an orthodox religion, was in the shop. His phone rang and when he answered it, a parade of f-​bombs emerged from his mouth. This type of language didn’t please Jack and he politely told the man not to swear. The orthodox man responded with indignance, telling Jack not to interrupt his private phone conversations. Then, Jack told him that he was in his shop and he wasn’t going to tolerate that kind of language. So, he kicked him out.
Story 2…
One time I was there, getting my hair cut by Jack, when a guy walks in with his girlfriend. He’s about 3^rd in line to get his cut. He tells her he’ll wait. She tells him she’s headed to the grocery store, next door. Not even a second passes, after she leaves, before Jack looks at the guy and loudly says, «FREEDOM!»
Story 3…
On one visit, I noticed the newly minted sign that read: «Brand New Man,» which is what we all know as the motto of the shop. Naturally, I got out my phone to take a picture of it. Once the picture was taken, Jack stops cutting his customer’s hair, looks at me and says, «Twenty Five Dollars.» Then, he let out a thunder of laughter.

Great prices, convenient location, fast and friendly service, and quality cuts.
I was new to the area and needed a new barber. After doing some Unilocal research, I found this place. As most of the time, Unilocal knows what’s up. I’ve been coming here since to have Jack or Roman hook me up. The haircut is $ 14 and is the lowest price in the area (at least from what I saw). Having them work on your beard is extra and since I have been getting better and better with my own lineup, I just get the haircut.
Usually a 10 – 15 minute wait, 15 – 20 minutes for the haircut and BOOOOOOOOM, «LIKE A BRAND NEW MAN».

I always get «a half on the side, low fade, not too high» and I mix it up with «3 on top» if I go do my weekend warrior gig or «leave it be» if I am loving my civilian life.
that said I don’t get any other style haircut but I’ve tried all 3 barbers. so here’s my review.
Jack– solid guy and can give me what I want. talks when you want to and quiet when you want to. he is pretty fast and very rarely has he ever missed a stray hair. he says the catch phrase and will see you in two weeks every time. 14 bucks plus tip ain’t bad.
Roman — Jacks son, very precise and has heritage in the game. takes his time with it and will talk to you. I kinda feel like he’s got big shoes to fill. sometimes I don’t feel like yapping so don’t get me wrong Roman can cut it up nicely… sometimes I just rather zone. says the catch phrase and will see you in two weeks everytime. 14 bucks plus tip ain’t bad.
Oaksana– she’s cool, she gave me a wack haircut once. said I was cute too (another time)…wasn’t feeling her, I would rather wait 5 deep then to get a cut from her. she likes talking. also says catch phrase and will see you in two weeks everytime. 14 bucks plus tip ain’t bad.
look, 14 bucks plus tip ain’t bad to look «LIKE A BRAND NEW MAN»
ps. I’ve seen woman get cut in here. they don’t say it to them.