Hairrari East Village

I had an amazing experience with Garrick. I felt reassured by his friendliness, professionalism, and confidence and left with exactly what I was looking for… And more! I definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for a short cut. Everyone I met was really cool and friendly. Prices are affordable.

Andy was great. After consulting me about what I wanted he provided an enjoyable conversation and professional haircut. I learned that he was trained in Japan, which is pretty cool because Japanese trained stylists are usually meticulous (he was) and he had interesting stories about his stay there. Everyone agrees that this cut is better than my last one from a different stylist so I’m very pleased. Ill be going back to Andy and would recommend him if you’re looking for a new stylist.

Came in for the first time and Nellee cut my hair. Absolutely love what he did. Looks much more layered and textured than what my previous stylist did.
I’ll be back for him to cut my hair again!

I have been coming to this location for about a year and I have no complaints. If you are looking for a great precision cut, find Andy. I usually see him but he wasn’t there this time, and Nellee was there to save the day. He gave me a fresh hair cut and he is a very creative barber.

Nelle (Spelling?) was awesome! Highly recommend
He was a good listener and gave me exactly what I had envisioned. Always love this place!

Now I look like a Modern Art Masterpiece.
Highly recommended.
Its just too bad Dolce wasn’t working the day I was in.

Such a great cut! Its nice to feel I have a barber to go to as a woman. Marcel did a new do right before christmas and he was very good at explaining what he was doing. I felt comfortable the whole time. Can’t wait to go back!

I have been coming to Andy at Hairrari East Village since May, and can honestly say he gives the best haircut experience I’ve ever had in my life. I used to bounce around a lot to different places, but came across this barber shop on Instagram and decided to give it a try since it’s conveniently located in my neighborhood. I will not trust anyone else ever again with my hair besides Andy. He listens to your concerns and ideas about your look, and then gives his own spin on it coupled with great advice about what works with your particular hair type. He’s helped me with styling tips as well, as my hair can be a little stubborn at times due to cowlicks.
And ultimately, I’ve never had the degree of hair compliments that I currently get whenever I get a fresh cut from Andy. People have come up to me in bars specifically to ask who cuts my hair… and I’ve also gotten dates twice before on the day I’ve gotten a fresh cut, it’s kind of crazy what his haircuts do for my self confidence overall. SO in conclusion, if you’re looking for someone who knows what they’re doing, clearly enjoys what he does and is just plain talented with the scissors look no further than Andy at Hairrari :)

Magda has been cutting my hair for 4+ years and each time I feel like I get the best haircut in my life.
Great space, amazing service, lots of talent on deck.
Before Hairrari and Manetamed I bounced around between all these butchers. No one else touches my hair.

After seeing my husband return from Hairrari with a great, new haircut, I knew that I would have to see Magda about working her magic with my own hair.
She did a fabulous job. While it’s always nerve-​wracking to go «pixie» from medium/​long, I knew that I was in good hands from the very start. I love my new look, and I’ll definitely be returning for all short haircuts in the future.
Oh, and if Magda’s not available, I’d highly recommend anyone in that shop. I saw the work of other stylists while I was there, and every style turned out beautifully. So feel free to accept last-​minute appointments.

I have found that a lot of stylists struggle giving girls with short hair good haircuts, that is not the case for hairrari! After reading all of the amazing reviews I made and appointment and walked in and was welcomed with a PBR and taken immediately.
The previously reviews did not lie, this place and their stylists do incredible work and I will definitely be back the next time I need a haircut. I said it there to the stylist and I’ll say it again, hands down the best haircut I’ve ever received.

Magda was awesome. My hair looks great and she took her time to do it right. Will definitely be back!

Super happy with Magda’a talents and abilities
She took the time to outline exactly how much hair she would chop off, and made adjustments, til we were happy.
Friendly, courteous, and talented.
We surely will return.

I’ve been there 3 times already — 3 different stylists — NEVER disappointed.
Maybe a little more expensive than the usual men haircut — but definitely worth it !!!
The kind of places I wish no one knew about so that I can keep it for myself: p but they deserve a great review.

Like everyone I’m very particular about my haircut and very hesitant to try new people. After a friends recommendation and some research online I finally decided to make a reservation with Andy.
Once there he asked what I look for in a haircut while also providing his recommendations which I appreciated.
During the haircut he would talk me through his thought process and did not rush whatsoever – rare in my experience with men’s barbershops.
Overall the process took 45 minutes and cost 40 dollars before tip. Which to me is quite reasonable given the quality and time put into it. I will most assuredly be returning to Andy and Hairrari.

I have been going to Andy to get my haircut for the past two years, so this review is based on the roughly 16 times that I have visited Hairrari and Andy.
I’m convinced that the marker of a good stylist and good haircut is that you actually look good immediately after the haircut. It sounds obvious, I know, but I have gotten haircuts in the past and have seen people who have gotten haircuts where they go through this weird-​looking phase for a few days or few weeks immediately after the haircut because the change is too drastic or the hair needs some time to grow out a bit. I don’t get this effect with Andy. Instead, immediately after the haircut, while I’m looking at the mirror, I’m thinking to myself «Damn. .. I look handsome again» instead of «Man, I look weird, but I know I’ll look good again once my hair grows out a little bit». I’m sure many guys will understand what I’m talking about. Not sure if it applies to girls, but I’m guessing girls will understand what I’m saying also.
Andy is really detail-​oriented and he remembers my preferences and the weird things about how my hair grows out. He also recommends small modifications over time as he learns more about your hair. He will always explain what he’s going to do and will ask for your opinion, so he’s a good guy to go to if you’re thinking about something slightly different or if you want someone to collaborate or bounce ideas off of.
Hairrari has free beer and drinks, and when Magda-​the-​owner is around, you can play with her dog who sleeps on a red blanket on the sofa.

Hairrari is the best haircut, with the best people, in the east village. They take care of you.
Indeed, after a tough experience with one stylist, I went back to have my hair cut by Andy. As an aside, Andy is one of the friendliest people I’ve met — and amazingly detail oriented. He remembers everything about you and your hair (from your hometown to the the direction your cowlicks grow (and how best to work with them), etc.). But this attention also extends to Magda, whom has never cut my hair and was taking care of another customer while I was there. Not only did she remembered me, she comped my haircut!
You are doing yourself a disservice if you live in the area and get your hair cut anywhere else.

After debating between Hairrari and that other «short cuts salon with creepy stylist», and seeing all the glowing reviews for both, I’m so very pleased that I went with Hairrari.
I wanted a cut different from my go-​to pixie, and my hair was long enough for something a bit more dramatic. I asked for Magda, told her I wanted a fauxhawk (sp?), and left my moppy head in her capable hands. Long story short (ha ha), I walked in decidedly dull (and «I’ve-been-putting-off-getting-a-haircut-for-3-months» unkempt). I waltzed out of Hairrari feeling daring (and dead sexy if I may say so)!
(1) The guy who took the appointment over the phone: Über-​polite and sweet.
(2) The salon: Small, but with oodles of charm. And clean. With Magda’s adorable Chihuahua as guard dog and salon mascot.
(3) Short haircuts come with a pre-​wash, a rinse after, and a scalp/​neck massage. Cuts are priced exactly as they should be, which is to say that the same unisex haircut costs the same whether you’ve got boy parts or girl parts. Finally a very fair and equitable New York City salon.
(4) Stylist (Magda) is quiet, careful and assured. Cuts with calm and confidence, just be very specific in telling her what you want (I picked out a few photos from Pinterest and showed her on my iPhone). Or better yet, take a chance (it’s only hair after all!) and surrender your follicles to her expertise!
I usually wait a week before judging a haircut. I’m Asian, so my hair is very coarse and unmalleable. The time lets me gauge whether or not a hairdresser knows how the cut will grow out. Well, I loved it fresh from the salon chair, and I love it even more a week later. Expertly thinned and «piece-​y», layered in just the right places so I can slick my ‘hawk down or spike it up. Heck, I can even just leave it sans product or styling and it still looks pretty damn good.
BRAVISSIMO, and MUCHAS GRACIAS Magda for the fantastic cut! I suspect I’ll be a regular soon enough.

After extensive research, my fiancé and I decided that Andy was the best bet for his first short haircut in 18 years. We were correct. We walked in he was warm and attentive and had a great bedside manner. I think he could sense my fiancé’s apprehension with such a dramatic look, and he took off little by little to make him feel at ease. We are very pleased with his new look.
This is the spot you’ve been looking for. I promise.

Finally! I’ve been meaning to get to Hairrari for some time now and the reviews don’t lie. I strolled up to the door around 7pm and thought they were closing shop, but luckily Andy waived me in. He wasn’t just waiving me in to rush through one final cut in 15 minutes either.
At most barber shops, the request «just take a little off» can be interpreted as «take the weed-​wacker out, but not here. Andy made sure to ask all the right questions and when I told him how I wanted to style my hair and the length I was looking to keep, he knew just how to crop it (centimeters) so that it was neat and nicely blended on the sides.
Most barber shops will just spray your hair with water and start buzzing away, but not Hairrari. Andy saw that I had product in my hair that would’ve made the cut I wanted somewhat difficult, so he washed my hair and things starting to cooperate for the better. Seeing that it was my first time there, he continuously asked me how I was feeling about the cut (but not in any way that was obnoxious). He also was courteous to offer a beverage, which was helpful in making me comfortable.
When all was said and done I was really content and felt more professional as I got up out of the chair than when I walked in. Andy spent a good 45 minutes making sure to explain and go about everything with precision and care. He even explained that he cut my hair with how it would be growing back in mind. I can probably count on one hand how many barbers have told me that — and I’ve been to my fair share.
I’ll 100% be going back here because the quality of the cuts is in line with what you should expect to get from a place that could probably fall in line with some higher end salons. When you fork over hard earned cash for 15 minutes of buzzing and a crop that you roll your eyes over, it’s discouraging, but not here. I may print out my review and walk it over to Magda myself in Brooklyn to express my satisfaction; at the very least, there will be referrals (including my roommates who I would never steer wrong).