Truman's Gentlemen's Groomers

09/02/09

This place is Awesome!

by iheartbacon at Citysearch

My husband has been coming to Truman's for almost two years now! I bought him a membership after the first time he visited. He loves the staff, they're all very nice and accomdating. I even come in for a glass of wine and to chat at the bar while he's getting his haircut. He definitely looks forward to his appointment every three weeks!

• Pros: Great cuts, drinks, nice staff
• Cons: none.

08/31/09

Great Place

by PagK at Citysearch

Ive been going to Trumans for over a year now, even have a membership. Every visit the service is impeccable and my haircuts are great. The staff there is more than accommodating and are not only professional, but friendly. I have even bought gift cards for my friends and co- workers, and everyone has been beyond satisfied. All in all, it has taken me many years to find a great haircut, and the drinks help too.

• Pros: Service, memberships, amazing haircuts
• Cons: none

09/21/08

A Wonderful Experience~

by hfurment at Citysearch

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

06/12/08

Not Impressed

by had2byou at Citysearch

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

03/12/08

Haircut to beat

by phinneas01 at Citysearch

Tried this place on a gift card for a shave and haircut from my girlfriend. The whole 'man-salon' is not really my thing. I really just want a great haircut and hate going to women's salons. (Don't really care much for free beer and all that stuff but I'll take it!). Hands down the best haircut I have gotten in NYC. The staff is friendly and straight-forward - almost too friendly in constantly offering me drinks, coffee, water, etc,, but I guess that is better than the alternative. I even tried their "Handshake Maintenance" (aka manicure) which I would never have done if it wasn't part of the gift and actually enjoyed the results. Straight-edge shave was nice too, though I didn't realize it was a 40 min service. Net: great haircut, no attitude.

• Pros: Great haircut, no attitude
• Cons: Service can be a little too much at times

10/30/07

A bit overrated!

by fatfredfreak at Citysearch

I was really excited about getting the "Truman's Service", but must admit that I am disappointed. I was ready to love everything, and was strongly considering signing-up for one of the year-long packages, based on this experience.

I will not be signing up for the year-long package, and I will not send my friends to get their haircut.

The service was great. The beer was delicious. The women are all very pretty, nice, and attentive.

The manicure was good (nothing special, but I'm not a pro on manicures). The hairwash was great -- I would take the redhead with me anywhere.

The shoe shine was average (I strongly suggest you go to the shoe shop across the street, where they'll give you mirrors on your feet for $3 - $4!)

The haircut is not good. The consultation was essentially her asking "How do you want it cut?" Both the back and sideburns are uneven, and the sideburns aren't even shaved with a clean line (I had to do it myself this morning!)

Ultimately, all I wanted is a good haircut. So if they can't deliver THAT, then what good is all of the other stuff?!

• Pros: Attentive service with tasty beer.
• Cons: Haircut was no good...what's the point of all of the other stuff w/o that?!

05/13/07

Best men's haircut in NYC

by murphybrown77 at Citysearch

My husband discovered Truman's a few months ago and I can't believe the transformation; he looks great! He always raves about how great the atmosphere is. He's even tried a few extra spa services. I'm very happy that he now gets a great haircut and looks so good. The prices are very reasonable for their services. I wish there was a place like this for women!

• Pros: Quality service, reasonable price, fantastic place
• Cons: Only one location in midtown

02/15/07

Quality Service

by jedd001 at Citysearch

Walked over to Truman's from my office expecting the best preparing for the worst..sound fimilar? Walked into a casual desk area with a sly bar, and headed for a shampoo.... fellows that may be the best thing they got going for them. The stylist I believe Rebecca took great care of what hair I have left and showed me some alternative styles and stuff to buy to make me feel better. I got to say it worked!

01/11/07

High quality responsible, knowledgeable and no pressure hair joint

by slyder1z at Citysearch

I know what I want, I know how I want my hair and I don't want anyone telling me otherwise. I also don't like but kissing, just pay attention when I talk. Well, Truman's, particularly Maureen (great Irish accent) has got it. They have the experience, ambiance, stature and attitude to satisfy a very picky person. Like me!

Yea the beer and the babes are nice, but I can get that any night at any bar, I am here for a good cut, a comfortable conversation and a stylist that not only knows what she is doing but actually enjoys her career. I can tell you, I live in Philadelphia but I get my hair cut in New York at Truman's, trust me, their really good. Well I should say, from first hand experience, Maurine the Irish girl, is really really good, and downright just cool.

• Pros: Location, Experience, Quality of Service
• Cons: a little "fishbowl" feel

11/06/06

Wow!! Great Job!!

by regggg at Citysearch

I never understood what was up with my boyfriends bad hair days/weeks but someone here finally got it right!! Looks awesome and he was super happy with the service!