LIC Barbershop & Unisex

Been going here for over a half a year now. Benny (middle seat) gives the freshest cuts. He’ll make you look like a celebrity. People keep asking me if I am Jeremy Lin (basketball star). Sal and Uri give top notch cuts too but Benny is my favorite. Great customer service from all.

Sal always remembers who you are, and never have to remind him on your haircut preferences. He remembers everything. He is very welcoming and accommodating. I’ve been going to this place for almost a year since I moved to the neighborhood, and every visit has been a pleasure.
It may be a little challenge to locate the place if you are visiting for the first time. Simply enter the Citi building and locate the escalator to the basement. It’s on the opposite end of the lobby from where the Starbucks is located.
The only downside is that they are only open during the weekdays but that’s not their fault. It’s part of the building rules, since they are located in the basement of the Citi building.

These guys are phenomenal!
I can’t say enough about their services.
They will remember things you told them months ago, that right there tells me that they value the company they keep.
Top-​notch shop!

This is a hidden gem underneath the Citi building in LIC that I have been going to for several months now. Sal and Uri are both masters of their craft and have always given me the best haircuts (and I’ve been to John Allan’s a few times). You can’t beat the quality and especially for the price.

I owe these guys a review I have been there at least four times and they are always amazing. Quality of work and intricacy is top notch. You’ll never go wrong Sal and Benny, two thumbs up.

Awesome place to get your haircut. I’ve been getting my haircut here for over a year and I leave happy every time. The owners Sal and Uri do a great job making sure you get exactly what you want. Clean shop, great prices and conveniently located in the basement of the Citi building.

This place is money. It may be a little hard to find but don’t let that dissuade you, once you walk in you’ll be greeted very warmly by Sal. All three barbers know what they’re doing and you definitely won’t leave disappointed. Be prepared to wait a while after 5 though since that’s when the work crowd rolls in.

Exceptional. I was there earlier this morning (first time) and was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was extremely friendly and accommodating.
Benny was my barber and was detailed and meticulous. I honestly think this may be one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had. And for only $ 16 its a steal. Can’t recommend this place enough. Total gem.

Best barbershop in the city that I’ve been to. I’ve been coming here for the past year since I moved to LIC. Very convenient location and accommodative hours when you’re looking to get a trim right after work. Their decision to extend their hours on Thursday to 7 pm is great in that regard.
The barbers are amazing. They cut your hair exactly the way you want it and the best part is they remember how you had it cut the next time you come in. I can’t stress that part enough. I’ve been to many barbershops in Manhattan and I have always had to re-​explain how I like my hair and because of this it’s never consistent. You won’t have this problem here. I’ve had my hair cut from all three guys and it’s been great every time.
You can’t beat the price either for the amount of service you get. $ 16 plus tip is an awesome deal!

Benny is the best barber i have had you should get him. I have never tried the other but they all look good and professional. Place is chill and easy to get service. Also, its cheap so whats not to like.

Great people, great location. I’ve been coming here more than a year now, Sal is always friendly and does a good job. Simple and reliable.
Frankly I’m a bit conflicted writing this review because better review = more business = longer wait for me. But hey I’ll give credit where its due.

So happy to find this fantastic barber shop right around the corner from where I live!
Both Sal and Uri give fantastic haircuts! If you live in the area and need a good barber hair cut, this is the place to go. For anyone living in Manhattan looking for a barber, I strongly suggest taking the short trip to LIC. Honestly, it’s probably closer to you than you think. Perfectly located at the base of the Citi Tower near the entrance to the E, M, G and F train. And you can’t beat the price!

Sal and Uri deliver a very professional haircut with great attention to detail. They go over things carefully and do such a perfect job. The last haircut Sal gave me is exactly what I want for my wedding this summer (fiancée likes it a lot). He did the cut I was looking for, but even better than expected. There’s nowhere else I’d go to get my haircut now. This place is the best.
It’s a clean shop with a friendly atmosphere and excellent service.

Walked in for a haircut, first time here and the place is conveniently located in the lower level of the Citi Building at Court Square. So you can enter directly from the subway level or if you’re at street level you can go inside and walk downstairs. Sal was super friendly and attentive to how I wanted my haircut (nothing fancy, normal fade and light trim up top). What I loved about Sal is that he didn’t rush through cutting my hair in 10 minutes, and the end result was exactly what I wanted. I’d highly recommend this barbershop to anyone in the neighborhood for the service, prices and convenient location.

After a bit of a struggle finding a new barber after moving to LIC, I couldn’t be more pleased to have found this place. Sal is the most meticulous barber I’ve ever had, and is genuinely interested in making sure you are happy with your cut. This is a very welcome change for me, as I’ve had to endure many awful haircuts in my life from barbers that want you in and out ASAP. Their prices are excellent considering the quality; I’ve paid more than double in the same area for a mediocre cut. I can’t see myself going anywhere else.

No better place to get your haircut in the NYC area. It is clear that Sal/​Uri love what they do and more importantly, they love making their customers happy. They will take their time cutting your hair and make sure you have the best experience possible. These guys are a welcomed addition to the Citi building and changed the way I think my hair cuts.
Marc

I work nearby and found this place by walking in. They do a great job!!! Uri and Sal are polite, great guys who take their time and do a great job. I’d highly recommend stopping in for a haircut and shave!!!
For this area I found the price great for the service they provide. I live in LI and I’ll wait to get my haircut until I get to my office. Well worth a visit!!!

I walked in on a Thursday at around 3pm to get a manicure & pedicure ($ 25). They were somewhat busy, I waited 20 mins, except the wait was wonderful because they had me sit in the massage chair with the water running. Everyone there was very nice & each person made sure I was comfortable. The price is reasonable, the service is great, & there’s nothing like sitting on the massage chair with it running while getting a pedicure.
The colors are somewhat limited in selection, but they have good polishes (color club, esssie, opi). Great place to get your nails done for the price ladies!

Given that my Unilocal-​game is a bit more polished since my first review, I thought it best to give an update on LIC Barbershop & Unisex.
This place is awesome.
It’s located on the bottom floor in the Citi building along Jackson Ave. As you enter the building, just take the escalators down a level, and you can’t miss it. It’s only been open about 7 months, but word seems to be spreading fast. The barbershop itself is has a pretty modern feel — very cleanly finished, with wood-​grained service stations and chic (but comfortable) leather chairs.
The owners, Sal and Uri, are both extremely skilled at their craft and really take the time and effort on every haircut they give. On top of being great professionals, they’re just all around good guys. It’s entertaining as hell just shooting the s*** with them while getting a haircut.
I’ve tried out several other salons/​barbershops in LIC and those other places usually finished cutting my hair in about 5 minutes, leaving me with a haircut that was either too short or asymmetrical (I don’t think my head is that oddly shaped?). I like to think I have a relatively straight forward haircut — short on the sides and back (1 fading into a 2), longer on the top and front. But those other places still somehow found a way to mess it up. Not here. Sal (my usual barber), gives me the exact cut I am looking for, and always makes sure I’m happy with how it looks.
A men’s haircut (including shave and hot towel) is only $ 16. It’s such a steal given the quality of the service. So, if you want a professional and personable experience, you really have to look no further.
Tip: It can get a bit busier during lunch hours with all the Citi folks in the building squeezing in a haircut during their lunch breaks. So if you want to avoid a wait, try coming in the morning or afternoons.

I’ve lived in LIC for just under three years and have never been able to find a good barber. I ended up trekking to On the Mark all the way in the LES or Bedford Barbers on 1^st Ave. Both were great, but I didn’t love making a 25+ minute journey for a simple haircut. My prayers have finally been answered!
I found out about LIC from a flyer under my front door, perhaps the only fortuitous and un-​annoying flyer I have received in all of my years in LIC. They are located in the basement of the Citi building right in the heart of Court Square (and basement is a bit of a misnomer… they are down one flight of stairs from the main atrium — it isn’t tucked away in Mordor or anything).
Sal saw me right away and couldn’t have been friendlier. We had a great conversation and he is clearly very passionate about cutting hair and growing his business. He actually put the flier on my door himself!
He spent time really making sure he understood what I wanted, and then proceeded to give me the best haircut I’ve had in years. My hair is very straight and even previous great cuts would go too short, leaving it to stick up in the first few days after a cut. Even the day after the haircut and styling myself, it is exactly how I wanted it.
In addition to a great cut, you get a straight razor on the back of the neck, a hot towel, and they offer full shaving services. They also offer a full range of women’s hair services along with manicures and pedicures. Finally, at $ 18 for a cut, hot towel, and neck razor shave, the price can’t be beat when compared to some of the other nice barbers in the area.
They are a great addition to the neighborhood and I will definitely be back.