Barba

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We’re Barba—a full-service, gender-inclusive grooming boutique for all. At Barba, we take pride in being a safe and inclusive space for everyone. Coming up on his 25th anniversary in the beauty industry, Xavier Cruz has established a reputation as a true innovator. He is someone who consistently sets trends rather than follows them. The New York City native began his career while still a teenager, at just 14 years young learning the trade at Staten Island’s Hairplay. Read more After an apprenticeship lasting three years, he attended a trade school where he would receive his license at only 17. After nine more years honing his craft while traveling the country for Revlon doing hair shows and product demonstrations with his mentor, Cruz struck out on his own and opened The Xavier Cruz Salon in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood in 1995. The exclusive salon quickly became a pioneer in more ways than one. The Xavier Cruz Salon had become one of the first businesses to revitalize Chelsea’s now thriving 9th Avenue corridor. It developed a reputation for sophisticated clientele and chic trendsetting work with Cruz designing many of the cuts and styles himself. Not only did the salon become one of New York’s most buzzed about beauty spots, but it garnered national attention as well. In 1999, Cruz’s salon was the subject of a major mens grooming feature in GQ magazine. Word quickly spread. His freelance work has appeared in numerous high profile fashion magazines including Elle and Vogue as well as Men's Fitness, Oyster and Stuff magazines. His celebrity clientele includes Debra Harry and Carson Kressley’s, a hairdo for Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday and the Infamous Coop (pronounced Coup) haircut as he made famous for Anderson Cooper. This cut marked the first of thousands in the years to follow. With New York's Chelsea Neighborhood becoming notorious for that particular style, it gained momentum and exploded worldwide And mega rapper, Eminem, for whom he famously styled an army of lookalikes for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Cruz has also brought his expertise to Broadway, working on hit shows including Metamorphoses, Boy From Oz, The Vagina Monologs and the Tony Award-winning Hairspray. After opening The Xac Anthony Salon & Spa in 2004, Xavier was once again making headlines. He, alongside the late Anthony Valente, hit the ground running. Xavier was the celebrity guest stylist for Nickelodeon's Go Healthy Challenge and the XA Update description

Address:

235 W 19th St
New York

Telephone:

(212) 675-2010

Web site:

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Opening hours:

Tuesday: 10:00-20:00

Wednesday: 10:00-20:00

Thursday: 10:00-20:00

Friday: 10:00-20:00

Saturday: 10:00-17:00

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Lami S. 2016-05-29

Salon ist schön, coole typen arbeiten da nun war mein Stylist gar nicht konversationsfähig ! Hab den ergebnis erst am schluß gesehen! Habe aber mehr...

Robert J. 2018-02-17

I must admit. I was skeptical at first but they made a believer out of me. Great job Erwin.

Alex C. 2018-02-17

The Coolest Men’s Grooming Boutique...._

Achilles T. 2017-11-01

I came in looking like "Blink Fitness / Inwood" and Irwin (Hope I am spelling his name correctly) turned me into "Equinox/Dubai". I have had many...

Emmanuel S. 2017-10-15

This is where all the boys go for a great haircut!

David I. 2017-10-10

Barba is such an elegant, calm oasis for personal care. I adore the owner , Xavier, and he puts his love and attention into every detail and in the...

Char D. 2017-07-18

Amazing barbers. Friendly . Clean . Modern. Chic. Chill. And open to everybody !! Love!!

Yolanda V. 2017-06-26

Xavier y todo el personal muy especializado , amable buena gente, lugar muy limpio , confortable , felicitaciones

Paul C. 2017-06-21

BARBA! My one and only go-to men's grooming boutique. Absolutely great atmosphere, great employees, and even amazing haircuts.

Corey E. 2017-06-21

Best place EVERRRRRR! Antonio's the best stylist there is! He cuts my hair EVERYTIME!

Billy S. 2017-06-05

There's a barber shop on every other block in this city, but only one Barba shop [I think?].

Fernando L. 2016-12-20

Antonio is the best. Hands down. Front desk is always nice and helpful.

Greg W. 2016-12-01

Thank you for the beautiful experience!! Antonio C, you did wonders!! Thank you for the looks before I venture off to Paris!!

Ray J. 2016-11-20

Antonio took creative control and I'm thrilled with my look!

Lian C. 2016-10-26

This place has magic. Xavier and his team dedicate a lot of their extra time on education and keep them self update it with the last trends on the...

Mauricio Santos J. 2016-10-09

Just moved to NYC and was luck enough to hear about Barba. Thank you Antonio for such a good job. Will definitely return.

Joshua E. 2016-09-17

I've known Xavier/Zack since before the Bronze Age. He's the best. Sweetest guy you'll ever meet. He even made a house-call when I was going through...

Calvin Klein H. 2016-07-01

Fantastic place! Very unique touch. Steve was excellent . Thank you

George Ortiz H. 2015-10-03

I had the best experience at Barba and believe me I a picky bitch!

Anthony S. 2015-08-27

I've been bouncing around from chair to chair all over the city the past couple of years, and was just never fully satisfied ... until chance led me...

Updates from Barba

Ba. 2016-11-05
Welcome the newest member to our growing barba family, Anthony . Hard at work

Ba. 2016-11-05
Are you caring for your beard properly? Unless you're munching on a thick juicy burger or gnawing down on a turkey leg, there's no reason to wash your beard EVERY day. In fact, the idea of using shampoos a few times a week sounds like you’ll end up with

Ba. 2016-11-05
Having that classic #jamesdean moment with Kyle. #barber #beard #Barba #brooklyngrooming #mensgrooming #mensstyle #guyswithbeards #beardoil #bearded #facialhair #madeinbrooklyn #oldschool #barberlife #shave #Skinfade #mensfitness #lowfade #TheOnlyLooks #S

Ba. 2016-11-04
KeySmart is now available at Barba. Comes in many colors including Titanium http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-BPMVPtL9c&sns=em

Ba. 2016-11-04
Our NEWEST stylist, Joshua

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6.5 / 10

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Barba has a total of 4931 visitors (checkins) and 2896 likes.

20 reviews of Barba. Average grade 4.9 av 5.

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