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Frank's Chop Shop

19 Essex St., New York, NY, 10002
nr. Hester St.
212-228-7442

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Atmosphere:	9
Service:	9

"Highly Recommended"

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Great Barbers! Awesome Shop!

By wmsk8161 on 10/29/2010

Overall Rating: 10
Atmosphere: 10
Service: 10
Yes, I would go back!

I have nothing but good things to say about this barber shop. I have tried many shops in my life and nobody has been able to cut my hair right on the first cut until I stepped into Frank's Chop Shop. The service is excellent! My barber was solely focused on one thing, my satisfaction. I have been going as regular since 2009 with absolutely no issues. I highly recommend this barber shop to anyone, no matter what type of hair you have or hair style you desire, they will deliver.

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24 out of 50 people found this review helpful.

Best haircut for really difficult hair

By m310 on 3/12/2010

Overall Rating: 10
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 10
Yes, I would go back!

I just found this place on the site and went for a cut. The best haircut I have gotten. I have some of the most difficult hair to cut and AJ cut it perfectly and evenly. The hairstyle came out really nice and I love it. I will definitely be getting my haircut by AJ frequently. Tell him Steven sent you.

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56 out of 117 people found this review helpful.

Outstanding

By DoingitBig on 8/24/2009

Overall Rating: 10
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 10
Yes, I would go back!

First time going to Frank's Chop Shop. Got my haircut by a guy named AJ. I came away with the best cut I've had in years. I am completely satisfied and plan on becoming a regular.

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74 out of 149 people found this review helpful.

Clean, quick and easy

By slyon on 11/15/2008

Overall Rating: 10
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 10
Yes, I would go back!

Fast, professional, cool. The barber - Ivan - swore he'd cut my hair before. Even though he hadn't it felt like he had. I"d recommend this place to anyone.

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73 out of 143 people found this review helpful.

great cut, great barber

By giopatra on 4/12/2008

Overall Rating: 10
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 10
Yes, I would go back!

I went in today with pretty long messy hair and came out with a tight whole new look. I also got a little clipper dseign. In the end it came out to a reasonable $28. The head barber Mr.Bee was a nice guy and he did a great job cutting my hair. The place is more than i had expected. I definitely plan to visit again once my hair grows back.

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49 out of 90 people found this review helpful.

the only barbershop i've ever been to that was playing the smiths

By olliedog on 12/4/2006

Overall Rating: 10
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 10
Yes, I would go back!

really amazing space. good cut. young barbers and a hot cashier. i heard about this place and was worried it'd be a bit to hip hop, but i was pleasantly suprised to hear the smiths, while i was getting a cut.

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107 out of 299 people found this review helpful.

nice shop and talented barbers

By gjl137 on 8/15/2009

Overall Rating: 9
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 9
Yes, I would go back!

Decided to try out Frank's based off the recommendations from nymag. Josee was my barber and he did an excellent job. I gave him complete freedom on my hair and he knew exactly what to do. The barbers are all very diligent and attentive. Excellent atmosphere with some pretty cool people milling around. The cost reasonable considering the amount time spent on me. I highly recommend and will go again.

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93 out of 177 people found this review helpful.

Best

By Jake_S on 7/18/2008

Overall Rating: 9
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 9
Yes, I would go back!

Amazing cut. A few of my friends go to the chop shop regularly so I tried it out. I got a cut from Gogy the youngest kid in there and was a little hesitant at first. But his work was great, detailed, and just what i asked for. I also got the cleanest shave I've ever had and the hot towels smelled great- minty tea tree. Definitely going back in a few weeks. Thanks Gogy!

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73 out of 137 people found this review helpful.

A great cut

By gatordave on 5/10/2008

Overall Rating: 9
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 9
Yes, I would go back!

Let me start by saying I am pretty particular and inevitably hate every haircut I get, so I usually do my own up-keep. But I heard great things and felt particularly trustworthy, so I tried this place out. The cut was good, kind of like one of my old tight Dominican/Black barber shop fades, but with a upscale salon feel. It's really the best I've felt immediately after a cut in a while despite years of barber shop-hopping. I will definitely go back. The only negatives were that when I made my appointment I didn't specifically say I wanted a shave, so I showed up a with decent growth only to find out he wouldn't shave me as it wasn't part of my appointment. That was disappointing, but no biggie. Also, I won't complain about the price because, hey, its NYC. However, those who have short hair might not think $28+ is a good price for a 20 minute haircut. But for me it was worth it because I really felt like he paid attention to detail. Overall an exceptional cut.

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71 out of 161 people found this review helpful.

don't expect a bargain

By montecristo on 4/28/2008

Overall Rating: 9
Atmosphere: (NA)
Service: 9
Yes, I would go back!

I've gone their twice, and I had a better experience the first time and I'll be requesting Fritz' services in the future [better the devil you know, then the devil you don't know]. I have considerably short hair by today's standards, and have only requested "refined/clean cut" looks, but have inevitably been charged for a Premium Scissor Cut, about $40 not including tip. So don't expect the $25 rate unless perhaps you explicitly order a numerical razer setting. And insist they shave the back of your neck, because they may forget and their next appointment will arrive. Asides from that, these barbers are in fact highly skilled and take their time. I used to go to Astor before, which was very satisfactory for short haircuts, but these guys are superior at the details, and thats what makes the difference. A few weeks after an Astor cut its already time for a shape up, but these guy's cuts seem to grow and develop much cleaner.

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65 out of 140 people found this review helpful.