Upper West Side · Since Day One

Your hair deserves
more than a quick trim.

At Corniel Barber Shop on Amsterdam Avenue, every visit is unhurried and personal. We take the time to get it right — from a precision fade to a proper hot-towel shave — because your look says something before you do.

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10+ Years serving the UWS
Walk-ins Always welcome
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Barber tools and products on a counter
Trusted by the neighborhood
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What We Offer

Services built around
the way you want to look.

Every service is delivered with care and attention to detail — no rush, no shortcuts.

Classic haircut at Corniel Barber Shop

Classic Haircut

A proper cut tailored to your face, hair type, and style. Includes consultation, wash, cut, and styling — the full experience.

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Hot towel shave service

Hot Towel Shave

The old-school routine: pre-shave oil, steaming towels, straight razor, and aftershave balm. Relax — this one's worth the time.

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Precision fade haircut

Fades & Tapers

Skin fades, low tapers, burst fades — whatever your vision, we blend it clean and precise. Your edges will look sharp all week.

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Beard trim and shaping

Beard Trim & Shape

Define your lines, even out the length, and leave with a beard that looks intentional — not accidental.

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Children's haircut

Kids' Cuts

Patience and a light touch — we make sure the little ones leave looking sharp and feeling good about it.

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Haircut and shave combo service

The Full Service Combo

Haircut plus hot towel shave — the complete package for when you want to walk out feeling like a completely different person.

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Barber preparing tools at Corniel Barber Shop
Local & trusted
Our Story

A barbershop that feels
like your spot.

Corniel Barber Shop isn't trying to be anything other than what it is: a real neighborhood barbershop on the Upper West Side where you're treated like a regular from the moment you walk in.

We've been serving the community from 954 Amsterdam Avenue for years — long enough to know our customers by name, to know which fade suits which face shape, and to know that the best barbershop experience isn't about flash. It's about showing up, doing good work, and making sure you're happy when you leave.

Walk-ins always welcome — no appointment needed
Classic techniques with a modern eye
Relaxed atmosphere — take your time
Fair prices, no surprises
What People Say

Our best advertisement
is word of mouth.

"I've been coming to Corniel for years. It's the kind of place where you walk in as a customer and walk out feeling like you belong. Best cut I've had in the city, hands down."

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Marcus T.

"Brought my son in for his first real haircut and they were so patient and great with him. Now he asks to go to 'his barber' every time. That says everything."

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David L.

"The hot towel shave here is unreal. I used to think it was just a gimmick until I tried it at Corniel — now I can't imagine any other way. Absolutely worth it."

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James R.
Ready?

Your next great haircut
is one call away.

Walk in anytime or give us a ring to set up a time that works for you. No pressure, no hassle — just good grooming at a place that cares.

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Find Us

Come say hello.

We're right on Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side — easy to find, easy to park, and always a warm welcome.

Address 954 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025-3065
Hours Mon – Sat: 9am – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
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