MEET OUR BARBERS

Meet our hand-picked team of six talented licensed master barbers. All six offer personalized grooming solutions—to keep you looking hella handsome every day with minimal effort. That’s “Handsome Made Simple”.

Portrait of Lead Barber Leo.

LEO

Lead Barber
@ BEST since 2015


Available Monday - Thursday

The iconic Leo has been at BEST since the day we opened in 2015. He is a classically trained hairstylist and barber with sixteen years of salon and editorial experience in New York City. Leo specializes in inspired, artistically expressive haircutting and styling of all hair types and lengths. He strongly believes that “the perfect haircut is in the details,” and that belief is evident in every haircut he gives.

Portrait of Lead Barber Kabira.

KABIRA

Lead Barber
@ BEST since 2017


Available Tuesday - Friday

The legendary Kabira is a New York native with over two decades of experience as a barber, hairstylist, and editorial artist. Kabira specializes in the masterful execution of all variety of fades, including skin and bald fades, textured cuts, and razor cuts. “When a client sits in my chair, it’s about transforming them into the elevated version of themselves that they envision.”

Portrait of Lead Barber Kevin.

KEVIN

Lead Barber
@ BEST since 2017


Available Wednesday - Saturday

The phenomenal Kevin is a barber and stylist with a decade of industry experience. Kevin specializes in incredibly detailed clipper and scissor cuts, clean fades, sharp lines, and razor work. “Every haircut is a collaborative experience. My skill set and expertise combine with a client’s desire to create a finished look.”

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MICHAEL

Company Barber
@ BEST since 2022


Available Sunday - Wednesday

The favorite, Michael, made his debut at BEST in 2022 and now has four years of professional barbering experience. He specializes in classic tight clipper cuts, fades, and tapers. “There’s a moment in every haircut where the client’s eyes brighten as they witness their own transformation. I’m happy to be a part of that experience.”

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BRENDAN

Company Barber
@ BEST since 2025


Available Thursday - Sunday

The ingenious Brendan is a homegrown natural talent — and we couldn't be prouder to have him on the Best Barber team! Brendan specializes in guiding his clients toward expressive haircuts, using scissors, a razor, or clippers, he creates flattering styles with natural texture and movement. "Making people feel their most confident through creativity and collaboration is what drives me to be a great barber."

TALIB

Apprentice Barber
@ BEST since 2026


Available Friday - Sunday

The Apprentice, Talib, is the newest member of the Best Barber team - making his apprentice debut in April 2026. Talib is now taking appointments for $40 one-hour Apprentice Haircuts to build his skill set. He currently specializes in scissor cuts, razor cuts, classic clipper cuts, tapers, and buzz-cuts.