Hairstylist Boris

My experience at Boris was great. Walked in around noon on a weekday. Waited 2 minutes, and then Boris himself cut my hair. He cut it exactly how I wanted and I was in and out in 10 minutes. The cut cost $ 20 bucks which is well, worth it for a place in midtown Manhattan. I will most definitely return to Boris.

Nice guy, solid haircut, good music, well-​priced. Boom

Ever since I abandoned my Brooklyn guy (s), I’ve been doing a «barber crawl» of Manhattan’s best Bukharian barbershops. After my recent Friday evening visit, Boris’ is in the running.
I was 2 months into a nest of hair and Arthur (Boris’ son) obliged. For a Manhattan-​reasonable $ 15 I received a pretty solid trim. Arthur was friendly and attentive. Some of the older barbers can be a bit dour and weary, but he was frank and gregarious.
There’s a magazine rack full of full-​fledged men’s magazines that was an interesting throwback to the days of yore. And I’m not talking GQ. They’ve definitely built a refuge from the fairer sex here.
The fact that Boris’ shop is 3 blocks from by my office is a major plus. Chances are, I will be back. But the quest for the best Soviet-​Jewish barbershop in 212… may continue.

excellent hair cut great staff and most of all reasonable price.
I had no idea what I wanted to get done Arthur there helped me all the way through
love it

I would not go to this barber again. While they did an ok job, the barber yelled at me for not giving a tip. Since when do you tip the barber? Also, it is bad customer service to demand a tip. It made me feel uncomfortable and it makes me think that they only will do a good job if they think they are getting a tip, otherwise they will only put fourth a lame effort.

For the mid-​town area by Madison Square Garden, Boris is an awesome option in the midst of a sea of wicked expensive barbershops. No frills, and you get in and get out quickly. There are only maybe 3 chairs in the place, but I’ve lucked out every time I’ve gone here.
I’m pumped to have discovered this place.

The perfect no-​nonsense old fashioned barber. Offers straight-​razor hot towel shaves, buzz cuts, etc. You leave smelling like a lemony version of your grandfather. The price is perfect and it’s right down the street from my hotel. Cannot go wrong.

This is my «go to» guy, since my last barber pulled up stakes and left town without letting me know.
(queue up the song «Baby come back.») only with me singing.
«David come back!»
Actually, he was from Uzbekistan, and pronounced it «Daveeeed!»
So, that doesn’t quite fit now, does it?
Anyway, until the Jetson style automatic haircut and toothbrush thing happens, I’m stuck doing this once a month.
I have Boris’ chair partner as my guy, but Boris seems like a cool dude.
Both are very friendly.
He’s very professional, and thorough. I like a barber that communicates.
When communication doesn’t happen in a barber chair, you can walk out of any random place either looking like a light bulb or eraser-​head.
You don’t really want to roll those dice.
Here.
He asks… «this is a business haircut… right?»
«You got it…»
(but I’m thinking, I’d like to convert this to look like John Travolta, JUST on Saturday’s…can I do that?)
Anyway, my point is…
this isn’t «brain surgery», but people should feel comfortable with the service they get from their barber.
They are open to that here.
It’s quality, quick, convenient, and good service for $ 15.