A Cut Above Barber Shop

193 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA

Address:	193 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA
Phone:	+1 732-390-9001
Site:	acutabovebarbershop.co
Rating:	3.6
Working:	Closed 8AM–6PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM Closed

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Reviews 6

Burt W. Sheier

I first came here on May 17th, with a second visit on June 29th. (I know the dates because I decided to try this shop to have my haircuts at the same time as my wifes (by appointment) cut and color at a nearby stylist. I did NOT look at the reviews before my first haircut. On that, first, occasion - I specifically told the barber the position and length for my sideburns. As she was working, I could not tell how well she was following my instructions as I cannot wear my glasses during a hair cut. Well, when the cut was finished my sideburns had, virtually, disappeared! They were located about an inch above where I showed her AND the hairs were cut so short that (because of my grey hair) they seemed to disappear. However, after I read the MIXED revuews, I gave the shop a second chance. BIG MISTAKE! The, limited, good news.....she got the sideburns correct. THE BAD NEWS.....she cut the rest of my hair even shorter than she cut the sideburns the first time. When I left the shop, I could not even comb or part my hair. It was shorter than short. This time, my wife said "ENOUGH ALREADY". My rating reflects my belief that very little in this world rates the lowest or highest rating! So...if there was a 0 rating, I would rate this shop a 1. It is one step above just awful. Further, I charged my haircut which was sensibly priced at, I think, $13 to my credit card and was surprised when the proprietor insisted on getting my ID. Seriously? An ID check for a charge under $20?? Many places do not even require a signature under $25/$50! Why annoy customers for such a small purchase. Obviously, I will never go back and will seek a better experience elsewhere. 8/4/2017 While I thank you for your comments and offer - I will not return. Had a haircut, this afternoon, in a more local shop and am pleased with the results. Would NOT take a refund, as I might have been PARTIALLY at fault for not giving explicit instructions. However, I have never had a problem (let alone two) at other shops.

Mayra Idrovo

My husband has been here twice but never went back but I decided to go for my sons haircut hoping it goes great. The place is great looking but the lady Martina was quite rude and cold. You have to be a frequent customer to feel welcomed but the other guy behind the counter (I think the owner was very sweet and welcoming) my 6 year old and I waited for 30 mins to get a hair cut and was the first in line to get a haircut while two other men came afterwards but she took the last guy who came in who barely waited 5 minutes! Then she said oh are you waiting for (the other haircutter) and I said it doesnt matter who, my son just needs a haircut. Then after 15 mins she cuts his hair and my son was next. She asks me what kind of hair style so I said a comb over and tried to show her a picture of what I wanted but she just ignored it and started cutting his hair. I sat down and she asked what number on the sides and I said a 1 because he always gets it that short. But she said its too short and cold for that so she suggest # 2. I said she can do the bottom a 1 and blend it to the 2 like a faded look but she cut straight up the sides with the number 2. After ONE hour of being there with a child, he didnt get the blended sides for a combover but got long grass looking hair on top. If she would had seen my photo, she would have known what type of combover I wanted. Basically you go in there gettin a haircut what they think is best and not what you want. The place has great potential but the attitude has got to go. My family is never going back and I dont/wont recommend this place. I should have read all the reviews here and not just the good ones since some of the bad ones seem to be pointing out what I experienced.

Stanley He

I have been to this barbershop a total of three times. The first time, back in May, I had Martina cut my hair and it was much shorter than I would have liked. I decided to give the place a second chance in June. The haircut I got from Alyssa was wonderful and exactly what I wanted. I decided to come back today to get my haircut and it was Martina again. When I sat in the chair, I asked for a low fade haircut and Martina simply said "is a number 2 alright". When I said "can I get a low fade" again, she replied "yeah, so you want a number 2 at the top of the side". I figured she knew what she was doing since I already addressed I wanted a low fade. At the end of the haircut, the sides are NOT a low fade, it is a simple 2 all around the sides and back. The two sides arent even as far as when it starts to go into the side burn. Ive read several reviews at this point that Martina does not listen to customers when they tell her what they want, just to make sure it wasnt just a one time mistake; it clearly isnt. I will not be returning here again, not unless it is someone other than Martina cutting the hair.

Kyle Moore

Best Barbershop around by far! Alyssa, Carlos, and Martina made me feel like a part of their family since I started going there a little over two years ago. Alyssa is an artist with the straight blade and scissors . Honestly the first time she cut my hair I told her to do whatever she wanted just make me look good and no other instructions. She did her thing and it turned out perfect and Ive been getting the same thing every Friday ever since. I started just getting hair cuts and got talked into a hot shave one day and now i cant go a week without one. I highly recommend a hot shave for anyone whos never had one before. Fair warning though, good luck staying awake its a struggle once the hot towel goes over your face. Ive never left the shop without looking and feeling like a million bucks. Give them a try I bet youll feel the same

Anonymous User

I have gone to best clips, great clips, and the hair cut place at the east brunswick mall and this place is by far the best. Martina is a straight shooter and she isnt fake like all the other barbers that I have been to that try to make you feel better about the bad job that they did. As a professional teacher, husband, and father, I appreciate the atmosphere and the honest opinons that Martina has given me to take better care of my hair. Its like the pace an attitude of NYC in NJ. Oh and to Majan, you might want to read in bright RED that the sign for $10 applies to Children hair cuts 12 and under. Why dont you do some diligence before you write a review that has no truth behind it.

FearNot BeBrave

This is the kind of place you forget your issues, have a laugh while getting a haircut. Everybody there from manager to barber will make you feel at home. If you get there early enough on a Saturday, you will experience Martina’s Cuban mix coffee, it will get your hear up and ready. For the longest time she has been trying to get me to stop dying my hair black, but you just can’t beat Pep Boys one Dollar black spray paint special. In closing, this is a great place for haircuts and styles, and I highly recommend it for all. Thank you for your services.