Truman's Gentlemen's Groomers

09/21/2008 Posted by hfurment

I've waited several days to write my review on Truman's Gentlemen Groomers, in order to post as clear-minded as possible. It's been four days but my opinion hasn't changed-this place deserves your time, attention, and money. This place is absolutely worth it. I chose to try out Truman's since my last hair salon experience was a nightmare (in Paramus, NJ). The hair salon was cheaper than Trumans but it was a rushed, botched, job and I felt unappreciated. After feeling so bothered by that experience I started to think about what it was that I wanted out of a barbershop/hair salon. I wanted someplace tranquil where I could truly relax and enjoy my time there. Friendly customer service is obvious. The thing that I wanted the most though was a “manly” salon. A salon that maintains a sense of masculinity but that isn’t set in the 20s, or 30s. I tried the Art of Shaving and just wasn't convinced that it'd be a place I'd look forward returning to month after month. Instead of blindly visiting every barbershop in New York City, I googled male saloons and Truman’s came up. It sounded to good to be true. When I stopped in, the front desk politely asked what it was that I’d be having done. Originally, I was only going for a cut & wash but since I hadn’t had a facial in years and my face felt like cardboard, I said why not. After sitting down for only a couple of minutes, I was asked what beer I’d want served. It was great. I was introduced to Kat, a very talented and kind hair stylist who gave me the haircut I was looking for-clean and styled to the way my hair grows. It sounds like not much but you’d be surprised (or not) by how many barbers and stylists disregard that small detail. She was also a great conversationalist. After the haircut, I went on for a much needed facial. The woman who attended me was absolutely professional and cordial and left my face feeling completely renewed. I'd write more but I've run out of space. All in all, HIGHLY recommended! Hector F

Pros: everything.

Cons: N/A

06/12/2008 Posted by had2byou

I get a massage at least twice a month. I saw this place when I was walking home from work. I have a regular massage guy that I use but I'm always down to try new places, especially when they're geared towards men because I hate sitting there, looking like a tool in a robe thats too short and you just know the pretty brunette sitting next to you is making fun of you in her head. Anyway, I work crazy hours, usually around 12 hours a day and amazingly, I still find time to work out as well. So...you can just imagine how stressed out and stiff my muscles are. this place is like 3 blocks from where I work, so, I figured I'd give it a shot. On the inside, it looks real nice, it's well decorated, some of the girls that work there are very pretty and talkative, they give you beer while you wait...no harm in that. One of the pretty girls comes to get me for my massage and I ask her nicely if I could have a guy for my massage. (I always have male therapists beacuse they're just stronger, in my opinion, and i need really deep intricate work done) Anyway, she looked at me like i had 10 heads and said there were no men, only females. i thought that was kind of weird, i guess that they're going for one of those 'Masters of the Universe' homophobia, no man is touching me kind of deals. which i guess i could understand...if this were Alabama....in the 80's. But, it's not, it's NY, in 2008, deal with yourselves. I prefer a guy working on me...and I'm totally straight. Ok, so no guy, I'll go with the flow, i'm cool.. however, it was just as I suspected, the massage was too light and when I asked her for more pressure, it was just more of the same for the whole hour. Next time, I'll just go back to my regular guy. the servcice was good, the people were nice, the decor was cool and real masculine..the massage wasn't. Oh well..maybe they're better at haircuts

Pros: decor, friendly staff

Cons: no male therapists for those who prefer a really deep massage