HK’S BEST BARBERS
Our hand-picked team of six talented licensed master barbers collectively offers 60+ years of experience and delivers our straightforward service model, paired with curated product offerings and personalized grooming solutions—to keep you looking handsome AF every day with minimal effort. That’s “Handsome Made Simple”.
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.
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.”
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.”
GEORGE
Principal Barber
@ BEST since 2015
Available Sunday - Wednesday
The incomparable George has built an extremely loyal following over his eleven years at BEST. George specializes in meticulously crafted clipper cuts, approaching every haircut like a sculptor. “My joy for barbering comes from the human connection I am able to experience behind my chair. For me, it is all about the people.”
MICHAEL
Company Barber
@ BEST since 2022
Available Saturday - Tuesday
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.”
BRENDAN
Company Barber
@ BEST since 2025
Available Friday - Monday
The ingenious Brendan is a graduate of the Best Barber apprentice program - and a natural creative talent. Brendan specializes in classic scissor and clipper cuts, simple fades and tapers, mullets, and buzz-cuts. “Making people feel their most confident through creativity and collaboration is what makes me strive 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 2025. 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.