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These 10 Queens barber shops will help you look your best
BY MADELINE NELSON
Spring and Summertime mean letting go
of the overgrown scruff you’ve gotten accustomed
old-school aesthetic and diff erent barbers
with many fl avors have popularized this
spot. Th ey now have two locations, both in
Long Island City.
4. Ideal Barber Shop, 253-07 Union
Tpke., Floral Park
A historical gem, Ideal Barber Shop has
been around for several decades and maintains
its high-quality cuts at a low price.Th e
interior is still reminiscent of an old barbershop.
Th e original owners Frank and Joe still
work there!
5. Hills Barbershop, 72-23 Austin St.,
Forest Hills
Th e transformations on their Yelp speak
for themselves. Hills Barbershop can take
any extreme winter growth and turn it into
a clean-cut look, just in time for the Spring
and Summer months ahead. Hills also has
kid-friendly barbers, as well.
6. Vintage Barber Shop, 24-18 149th St.,
Whitestone
Looking for an old-timey feel with new age
technology? Vintage Barber Shop has a vintage
feel, but modern amenities like televisions
on the walls and face masks while you
get your cut. Th e prices are moderate, and
they off er many services.
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to, thanks to the lengthy winter.
If you’re looking for a place to let go
of your hair, here are ten barber shops in
Queens that can take you from drab to fab
with one cut.
1. Filthy Rich Barber Shop, 63-12
Roosevelt Ave., Woodside
Filthy Rich’s mantra is “Walk in fi lthy,
come out rich.” Th is barbershop is an upscale
yet gritty and original place with ranging services.
Th eir owner, Rich the Barber, has over
37k followers on Instagram for his detailed
designs and affi liation with celebrities he’s
styled, including Big Sean.
2. Th e Barber Shop, 70-23 Austin St.,
Forest Hills
Need a cheap haircut in Forest Hills?
Located one block away from the Forest
Hills - 71 Ave. Subway station and LIRR
station, Th e Barber Shop has $14 cash-only
haircuts, and a lively, busy environment.
If you’re in a rush, you can call and make an
appointment at 347-960-8534.
3. Otis & Finn Barbershop, 45-22
Pearson St., Long Island City
Want to be barbered and bourboned?
Otis & Finn provides haircuts, straight-razor
shaves, and beard trims with a complimentary
shot of neat bourbon. It’s rugged,
7. Alex’s Barber Shop. 3003 32nd St.
Want to be in and out in 20 minutes or
less? Alex’s Barber Shop provides great quality
cuts in the fraction of the time. Th e shop’s
overall feel is simple and old school, reminiscent
of a barbershop from the 1970s. Th e
cuts are only $10!
8. Supreme Clientele Barbershop, 32-70
85th St., Jackson Heights
Supreme Clientele Barbershop in Jackson
Heights brings the fl air to hair. Th eir detailed
designs and sharp line-ups are a hit across
town. If you’re thinking about going outside
the box with a design or two for your next
cut, this is the place for you.
9. Th e Fade Game, 12-21 Guy R. Brewer
Blvd., Jamaica
If you look at their Instagram page, Th e
Fade Game cuts everyone and everything
from a basic shape up to fl oral designs and
undercuts. Men and women alike visit Th e
Fade Game for their crisp styles and great
cuts on curly hair, which is hard to fi nd.
10. LIC Barbershop & Unisex, 25-01
Jackson Ave., Long Island City
Last but not least, LIC Barbershop
& Unisex, located on the arcade level of
the Citigroup Building, has every personal
service from haircuts and beard care to
mani-pedis. LIC Barbershop & Unisex also
off ers a black mask, in addition to the cut
for only $10. Th ey’re located right across the
street from the Court Square subway station.
5-46 50th ave LIC NY 11101 • 718 482-9888