HANDSOME MADE SIMPLE

A young woman and man both with fade style haircuts.

We are the original Best Barber NYC, an innovative take on the beloved classic. Our mission is to elevate the barbershop experience to one befitting the modern New Yorker. Our straightforward service model is paired with curated product offerings and a minimalist aesthetic that reflects both our ethos and objective: "Handsome Made Simple." We are the unrivaled choice for a sophisticated, professional Hell's Kitchen Barber experience. Our skilled barbers deliver grooming excellence with genuine client care—an experience deserving of the name BEST since 2015.

Our Midtown Manhattan barbershop is located on 10th Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.

APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED

Best Barber is a proudly queer-owned and operated gender-neutral barbershop in Hell's Kitchen. Since 2015, we've been one of NYC's pioneering LGBTQ+-owned and inclusive barbershops—intentionally designed to be accessible and welcoming to everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, style, or hair texture. We are here for you, and we've got you.

We are proud to be home to an extraordinary cadre of barbers to keep you looking hella handsome.

TAKE HANDSOME HOME

We have what you need—nothing more, nothing less. Only essentials refined to their purest form that fit seamlessly into your routine, creating effortless daily rituals.

Every product we stock has earned its place. We've done the research, tested performance, and hand-picked premium grooming products that are efficient, effective, made with clean ingredients, cruelty-free, environmentally responsible, produced by socially responsible companies, and offer an aesthetic experience that is deeply satisfying.

Our curated collection of premium brands


SACHJUAN | fatboy | STMNT | Alder New York | AKT | Quiet Botanist


Best Barber is excellence, distilled. More than a haircut—we provide the tools to maintain your look every day.

Handsome Made Simple, daily.