My hair story...
Seven months ago: I move to New York, excited, but sure that for hair, anyway, I'll have to choose between a bank-breaking salon "experience" and a nine-buck high-and-tight. Not a good situation for a man of few means who still likes his locks.
Then-- I hear rumors, whispers on the internet, of this man, this artist-- Jose.
I search--the search is short, thanks to google--and come across this trove of praise on Citysearch. I figure, worth a shot...
Seven months and nearly as many cuts later, I will let no one but Jose near my head. He is a barber of consummate skill and care. He listens to the client's garbled idea of desired look, intuits immediately what must be done, and goes on to produce a cut that is both beautiful and entirely masculine. There is nothing fussy about Jose's method-- he is deft, quick, and sure. And the cuts are great, every time.
In short--not to discount the dozens of talented barbers at Astor--Jose is a special find. That Astor cuts remain under $20 is a fantastic bargain, so be sure to tip generously. Thank you JOSE!!!
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