Master Barber
East Village · Est. 2015
OriginalBarbershop
Be Original, Become an Original
Hot-towel shaves. Gentlemen scissor-cuts. A neighborhood club on 2nd Street — founded by Greg Sysoyev.
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Since October 2015
Our Story
Original Barbershop was founded in October 2015 by Greg Sysoyev as a way of bringing back the classic barbershop to the historic Lower East Side and East Village.
With a vision of a neighborhood establishment where the customers who grew tired of a girl-friend hair salon or Mom stylist would have a chance to relax and be catered to while surrounded by an atmosphere of an old fashioned club. The patrons are invited to step back in time and enjoy an old-school hot-towel shave, gentlemen scissor-cuts with razor-shaved neck followed by a splash of cologne while watching the big games and discussing current events. Our master barbers still believe in the timeless tradition of great customer service, like knowing their customers by name, remembering their preferences but most of all giving great haircuts and shaves.
In essence, making them feel like a new man.
Be Original, Become an Original
From Behind The Chair
A Short Film
The chairs
Master Barbers
Master Barber
Maca
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Teneret
The work
Services
Please choose the barbering service and time frame that best suits your grooming requirements. Booking is always recommended.
Precision above style, style above shape!
Haircut
$40.00 · 20 minutes
The full gentleman
Haircut and Beard Trim
$50.00 · 30 minutes
Cut, then classic
Haircut and Shave
$55.00 · 30 minutes
- HaircutGentlemen scissor-cuts with a razor-shaved neck — precision first, then style, then shape.$40.00Book Haircut
- Haircut and Beard TrimHaircut and beard trim together, in one sitting.
- Haircut and ShaveHaircut paired with a traditional shave.$55.00Book Haircut and Shave
- Shape UpA clean shape-up to hold you over between full cuts.$15.00Book Shape Up
- Kids HaircutA proper cut for the next generation of originals.$25.00Book Kids Haircut
- Beard TrimBeard and moustache work — lined, shaped, and kept classy.$25.00Book Beard Trim
- ShaveAn old-school hot-towel shave, finished with a splash of cologne.$35.00Book Shave
“To make a fine gentleman, several trades are required, but chiefly a barber.”
Regulars
From the chair
I’ve been in Greg’s chair for over a year. He cuts it the same way every visit, and I leave with the haircut I asked for.
Clean fade, razor-shaved neck, and they don’t rush the details. I walked in on a Saturday and the cut still looked right the next week.
The hot-towel shave is the real thing, and the room feels like a neighborhood shop. I keep coming back, and I’ve started sending friends.
Inside
The shop
Before you come in
Questions
- Where is Original Barbershop?
- 174 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009, in the East Village. The shop has been on this block since October 2015.
- Do you take walk-ins?
- Yes. Walk in when a chair is open, or book ahead if you want a set time. Booking is the sure way to keep the chair waiting for you.
- How much is a haircut?
- Haircut is $40.00 (20 minutes). Shave is $35.00 (20 minutes). Beard Trim is $25.00 (20 minutes). Kids Haircut is $25.00 (20 minutes). Shape Up is $15.00 (10 minutes).
- Do you do hot-towel shaves?
- Yes. The shave is an old-school hot-towel service, finished with a splash of cologne. Book it on its own, or with a haircut.
- Do you cut kids' hair?
- Yes. Kids haircuts are $25.00 and scheduled for 20 minutes, in the same shop as the men's chair.
- What are your hours?
- Monday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Wednesday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Friday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- How do I cancel an appointment?
- Cancel at least 24 hours ahead on the booking page, or call (212) 358-7051. A cancellation inside 24 hours is charged the full price of the missed service.
- Is there a comedy show at the shop?
- Yes. Live at the Barbershop runs inside Original Barbershop on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. About 40 seats, 21+, roughly 70 minutes, BYOB, and the lineup is a secret until the show starts. Tickets are sold by Greatest Show Ever at greatestshowever.com. A haircut is booked separately.
After hours · Est. 2016
Live at the Barbershop
Barbershop by day, comedy room by night. Live at the Barbershop has run inside this shop since 2016: a 40-seat stand-up show with secret lineups, surprise drop-ins, and about 70 minutes, no intermission. Thursday through Saturday.
- Length
- ~70 minutes, no intermission
- Age
- 21+
- Room
- 40 seats
- Drinks
- BYOB
- Seating
- First come, first served
- Doors
- 15 minutes before showtime
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Lineups stay secret until the show starts. Past nights here have included Mark Normand (Comedy Central), Shane Gillis (SNL), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Hannah Berner (Giggly Squad), Andrew Schulz (Brilliant Idiots), Nimesh Patel (SNL), and Kelsey Cook (The Tonight Show). ★ 4.9 on Google.