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Astor Place Hairstylists

2 Astor Pl., New York, NY 10003
at Broadway  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-475-9854 Send to Phone

Hours

Mon and Sat, 8am-8pm; Tue-Fri, 8am-10pm; Sun, 9am-6pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; N, R, W at 8th St.-NYU

Payment Methods

Cash Only

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Shave and a haircut, two bits. Well, not quite two bits, but the hairstyling and barber services at Astor Place Hairstylist are some of the least expensive in the city, with prices starting in the very low two digits. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Astor has been around since 1947, when it was founded as a five-chair barbershop. Today, it’s an institution, one with about 75 (yes, seventy-five) chairs, one for each of its loyal, long-time employees. (That’s down from an all time high of 100.) The cavernous, bare bones space weaves its way around hair cutting station after station, each labeled with a stylist’s name and decorated with inspiring fashion-magazine photos and more than a few celebrity-client headshots. Services start at the basic—shampoo, haircut, blow-dry—and go on up to perms, color, braiding and even extensions and Japanese straightening. Most clients are walk-ins, though a few of the stylists take appointments. The clientele comes from all over the city and, according to the owners, includes both those so young they’re coming in for their first haircut and so old, they’re coming in for their last.

8.6 "Highly Recommended"
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85% Would you go back?
61% Do you go there for bargains?
0% Do you go there to buy gifts?
Quality: 8.8
Service: 8.5
Selection: 9.2
Value: 8.9

Avoid at all costs

webhero from 10033 | Posted on 7/24/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Quality: 1
Service: 1
Selection: 5
Value: 1

Had my hair cut by Ali, who has done good work for friends of mine. My cut, though, was a disaster. Ali disregarded every last one of my preferences and instructions, burned me repeatedly with the dryer and flatiron, and left me with a miserable, unflattering cut that did not reflect my express wishes. He talks incessantly (and incomprehensibly) and does not listen. I will never again do business with this place.

Jose is top notch

wire from 10112 | Posted on 12/22/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 9
Service: 9
Selection: 9
Value: 9

I have attended this establishment for quite some time now. The quality of service has been excellent. In particular, the service of one individual hair stylist, Jose. Friendly ear, good advise and can cut hair with the best of them. There is no question that you will get a quality cut when you go to Jose. Enjoy your visit. Enjoy your haircut.

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