Monte Grosso
Is there anything more frustrating than when your trusted hair-cutter disappears? About six months ago, I stumbled onto Peter at Life Styles on Atlantic, who gave a really good cut for $25. I was so happy not to have to schlep into the East Village to get my hair cut anymore. And then...Peter up and left, with no word about where he'd gone. So I decided to take a risk. I'd seen Monte Grosso in Brooklyn Heights on the way to the subway, but hadn't heard anything about it, and the exterior doesn't exactly scream "high fashion." However, the price was right--$18--and the cut I like isn't rocket science, so I decided to give it a go.
I'm not sure if Ross cuts there all the time, but I would highly recommend going when he's there. Not only was the cut spot-on, but it was a real education in the neighborhood's old-school vibe. With his thick Italian accent and nearly poetic use of the word "fucking," Ross delivered the most entertaining haircut I've ever had, peppered with stories about how he's been cutting hair since he was 12, how hair transplants can make guys look like "fucking Frankenstein," and how to describe the cut I was after--a "fucking layer cut!" Bottom line: I'll be back, and not just for the great layer cut.
What are some other great places for cheap cuts in the neighborhood?
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Sal on Smith Street sucks. The Gamesman on Schermerhorn and Court (still there?) gives an old school cut. Plus, you can check out the stack of Penthouse magazines, mix a cocktail and, I'm guessing, place a bet in that back room.
I still have not found *the* place to get a good hair cut. Haircuts are something that I suddenly realize I need like, IMMEDIATELY and obsess over until I get one. This happened just 2 days ago and I'm frustrated because I have no idea where to go, especially before NYE. Everyone who cuts my hair seems to imagine that I am much more boring than I seem to think I am. I've even thought to myself about ASKING for a "hipster haircut" just to get away from the straight simple cuts I keep getting!!!! Yes, things are that bad but I think that would at least give me a base to work from in the future :P
I've always had good luck at Beehive in Williamsburg. Stylists start at $50 and go up based on experience, but the $50 cuts work for me.
Ross is always there. I've been going to Monte Grosso for a few years now and I always leave happy with the cut.
I like the Russian Barbers on Court and Wykoff. $10.00 !
Now you should send your wife to their wives' nail salon across the street for a manicure.