Hairrari Barber East Village

"I had an awesome experience with Steve! I came in wanting a shaggy mullet, and he absolutely nailed it. He took the time to understand exactly the look I was going for and delivered a haircut that exceeded my expectations. The cut has great texture, flows perfectly, and is super easy to style. On top of being a talented barber, Steve is incredibly personable and easy to talk to. The whole appointment felt relaxed and enjoyable, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and his craft. If you’re thinking about getting a shaggy mullet or just want a barber who listens and knows what he’s doing, I can’t recommend Steve enough. I’ll definitely be coming back!"

"I’m loving my pixie cut from Steve. I’ve had two cuts from Steve and this second one is even better than the first. I shared I like my hair messy and low maintenance, but sometimes for my job I need to look more clean and professional, and Steve gave me the perfect cut for that. He’s also super fast but not lacking on the attention to detail. Highly recommend."

"I had a shocking experience here considering the reputation. The owner left me with an uneven haircut and told me to “have a nice life”. I’m not clear anymore if they’re going to refund me or not. I was left with a haircut that does not reflect what I asked for and was not resolved after multiple attempts. The only solution ultimately offered was to cut it even shorter into a pixie, which I had been clear from the beginning I did not want. When I pushed back on that and requested compensation for the $105.45 I’ve already spent on hair products/tools to fix the haircut errors, I was asked to reconsider leaving a negative review and was offered compensation “for the next cut”, which sounded to me like a quid pro quo. After declining, the final responses I received from the owner included “anything we seem to do or say you turn around to be something horrible so I am done talking” which speaks for itself in terms of professionalism. I came in with clear references for a micro bob/longer bixie with a piecey, directional finish. The initial result was a pixie in the back disconnected from a micro-bob shape in the front. My bangs were barely trimmed but left uneven, and the overall shape did not reflect the references provided. The cut was then “corrected” by the owner. She significantly improved the back by removing weight and creating the appearance of more length without cutting it shorter. However, the front was taken much shorter in the process. My bangs went from hanging over my eyes to sitting roughly an inch off my forehead, and the overall balance of the cut was not resolved. The sideburns also remained visibly uneven in length even after this second pass. These problems are structural, not styling-related: • the sideburns are visibly uneven in length (even after being addressed, and these areas do not change with parting or styling) • excess weight through the crown creates a dense, rounded “helmet” shape • the transition between the very short back and longer front lacks cohesion • the fringe remains blunt rather than broken up and textured I raised these concerns during the appointment, and multiple stylists, including the owner, were involved. I asked another more trusted stylist for directions on how to fix it and sent the owner this explicit step by step guide. Still, you can see the result. I was told by a 3rd stylist brought in that the result was a dead-on match my reference, which is difficult to reconcile with the visible inconsistencies. The cut was styled in a way that temporarily masked these issues, and the pace of the appointment made it difficult to fully assess what was happening. I felt rushed to wrap up despite actively pointing out uneven areas. After following up, I was issued a refund, which I appreciate. However, I was also told the cut was correct and simply intended to be worn differently, which does not align with what is visibly present. This has also had a real impact beyond the haircut itself. I now have my sister’s wedding this summer and may need to rely on temporary solutions like wigs just to make this feel wearable while it grows out. I will be including photos, both haircuts, my before and after plus the inspo with this review so others can judge the result for themselves. If you’re looking for a more classic or controlled short cut, this salon may be a fit. But if you want a precise micro bob or similarly structured short shape, I would proceed with caution and make sure your stylist is aligned on execution, not just general aesthetic."

"I’ve gotten my hair cut by Steve a couple of times now, and both times he’s been great. In general, Hairrari has super friendly staff who go above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable. Steve and I had great conversations about skiing, snowboarding, and getting haircuts, which made the experience even better. Both times I left Hairrari really happy with the results. 100% recommend."

"This is an amazing place. I was looking for a place to bring someone that was really unhappy with a haircut they got at a barber. What they really needed was someone to spend some time with them, counsel them and listen! And most importantly, give a sweet cut with scissors. Enter the very talented SAMMY. Sammy listened to everything we needed and delivered fully. Honestly, we couldn't have been more happy. I would recommend this shop to anyone that is looking for a talented barber, but above all I would recommend Sammy! There are barbers and then there are artists of hair... Maybe that's what Hairrari means? I'm just glad we found you!"