I have a very basic haircut, scissor on top and 2-3 on the side. Same shit I've been getting for 20+ years now. Doesn't take Edward Scissorhands to satisfy this customer.

Any recommendations for a cheap haircut in downtown? Just had a bad experience with Great Clips so I'm in the market for a new spot that doesn't burn a hole in my pocket.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_jd3dfba wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Consider getting a clipper and DIY. I also have a very basic cut and have been doing it myself for over 20 years. Think of how much money I've saved! Plus the hassle of not having to plan it and go out and do it. I just grab the clippers and warn my wife I'm going to ask her to do the line at back of my neck in 10 minutes.

5/8 on top and chin. Tapers around ears. 1/4 for sides and back. 3/8 for rest of beard.

Seriously, it's not rocket science. Give it a go, for <$30, how bad can it be that you can't get it fixed in a week?

flyingcrayons t1_jd7tths wrote on March 22, 2023 at 1:44 PM

I started doing this during the pandemic. I’ll still do it every so often if i don’t have the time to actually go to the barber and need a cut. My problem is lining up the back of my head. Need a barber who will charge me 5 bucks to line me up and not do anything else lol

Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_jd8156d wrote on March 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Yeah, if you don't have someone handy to do the back line for you, you need a good triple mirror and a steady hand.

ahhhzima t1_jd3fzja wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:47 PM

I like Balkan Barber on Barrow by the pedestrian plaza. The apprentice barber there, Eric, is a $30 cut and he does great work. Not sure how much cheaper it gets around here without getting into Great Clips or Supercuts territory, which in my experience are pretty universally poor.

Whole-Campaign89 t1_jd46jxl wrote on March 21, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Go see Carlos on Coles Street. Got my hair cut their for best part of a decade and he was charging $15. I think his prices may have gone up to $20 now, but for a basic short back and sides, he's fast and cheap.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/carlos-barbershop-and-unisex-salon-jersey-city

Imaginary_Push8953 t1_jda1dod wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:16 PM

I just called and he said it’s $30

ihatetictoc t1_jd4cdxo wrote on March 21, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Nino’s on Christopher Columbus. He’s a good guy. His prices are a Bit more than 20. Since rent increases.

Natural_Treacle_7841 t1_jd3dwce wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:33 PM

I go to Solutions Barbershop on 2nd Street. M-W they offer a 25% discount for all men’s haircuts so instead of $40 it comes out to $30 (I normally tip 20% or so). I go there roughly once a month and I’ve been extremely pleased with the outcome each time. Takes around 30-40 minutes for my 1 fade on the side and scissor on top so it will probably be quicker for you. You can book appointments through the Booksy app.

lastinglovehandles t1_jd3fp2z wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Hair Creations ask for Maria.

ETIKET ask for Jason

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Imaginary_Push8953 t1_jda1m20 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:17 PM

I know you specifically asked for downtown, but great clips is the only place $20 and under downtown. Journal Square has a lot more options sub $20 (eg. just for men barbershop)

Never-Too-Late-89 t1_jdfqn78 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 1:41 AM

St John Salon. Michael is an old-school Italian barber. $20 haircut. On Kennedy one block south of the White Castle at Newark Ave.