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Rust Belt Barbering & Salon Co
448 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States
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Ga
Review №1

This place is great. Admittedly I only ever have sat with Meghan, but I accept no substitute now. A true pleasure. If everyone else is like her then I cant suggest it enough.

Gr
Review №2

1st time here and was pleased with my haircut. Very minimal wait pleasant barbershop feel especially if youre a Yankees fan.

Ja
Review №3

Great experience and had a good haircut. Since it was my first time, some more questions about the cut would have been appreciated. Good place, finding a parking spot maybe challenging

Pe
Review №4

This was my first time getting a haircut here. Ryan did an excellent job. Not only was he professional he was welcoming & friendly. He treated me more like a friend than a customer & made me feel my business was important to him. I highly recommend this place to anyone & I highly recommend Ryan to anyone. Ryan will continue to get my business.

Co
Review №5

Megan is the best. Always a good conversation and always nails the cut!

Mi
Review №6

Megan is the best. I cant imagine going anywhere else, for a long time.

Ah
Review №7

Barber (Ryan Kuehlewind) was unprofessional when I asked him to further cut my hair in the back to make it lay better. He said “I don’t have time for this” he didn’t like that I was asking him to spend extra two mins to fix it while his next appointment was there. He was rude and unprofessional. This was my first (and last) time going there. If you choose to go to this place, then schedule an appointment with another barber who might be more professional and patient.

Jo
Review №8

Clean, friendly and courteous. Megans profile has a pitbull for her picture. Thats why I chose her. Did not regret the decision.

Ry
Review №9

Awesome spot for a great cut and beard trim. I highly recommend booking an appointment online though

Ma
Review №10

I have been going to Megan for years. I highly recommend her. She gives the best haircut!!

Br
Review №11

I was in from out of town and did some research to find a spot for a well needed haircut. After reading reviews on several spots I booked a time with Ryan. They did a great job keeping everyone separate and safe during Covid and with conversation and a photo of myself with the haircut I wanted I walked out extremely satisfied with one of the best haircuts I have ever gotten.If and when I am back in town I will certainly be returning !

Ge
Review №12

, my hair looks amazing the gentleman that did my hair took his time with me to make sure that I looked perfect for my nephews wedding

Ro
Review №13

Fantastic barbershop, great staff & great haircut...very professional.

Da
Review №14

The staff is super friendly, the haircuts are always super fresh, AND theyre very meticulous about being safe with every customer during Covid.

B
Review №15

My personal favorite barber shop in Buffalo. Remarkably clean! Extremely friendly and amazing atmosphere exactly what you would want a barber shop to be.

Ca
Review №16

Being there twice so far, my haircut wasnt on point. First time, Frankie cut my hair; he left lines, strands of hair, crooked hard part. Second time I went, not as bad but still, strands of hair and no hard part. Attention to detail needs to be applied, especially when someone pays 25 dollars plus 10 dollars for a total of 35.

Ka
Review №17

Great environment. Marlow is a cool barber, and very experienced in the profession. Moved here looking for a barber and he definitely does the best work. 10/10 recommend

ka
Review №18

I love this place because Rick is a genuine guy, and his haircuts are pieces of artwork! Theres a laid back, retro atmosphere and I always enjoy going. The prices are also extremely reasonable! Highly recommend

Ch
Review №19

My son and I get our haircuts with Michael each month. Great guy who takes pride in his work, highly recommended!

Be
Review №20

First time client to Rust Belt. I had Jazmin do my hair. I chose to do online scheduling which was easy. The shop was very laid back and had a cool vibe. Jazmin made me feel comfortable and relaxed and was very knowledgeable with information on my dry scalp issues. Prices were fair and I would go back. The haircut looked GREAT!

K
Review №21

Price was reasonable, location is accessible. Marlowe is great, quick at what he does and well done. Happy to have found a new home for my haircuts

Su
Review №22

The food was delicious! Service and ambiance was great. Not loud, so you can converse with your party.

Sa
Review №23

Rust Belt has an awesome atmosphere and the employees are very welcoming. The thing to watch for is they may change what type of service you are receiving. My barber seemed to be rushing me through and when I asked about the beard trim part they said they only had time to cut my mustache back. When I checked my email after the appointment, I saw I had an email that my service type had been changed. So just make sure that you get what you want when you go!

Mi
Review №24

I would recommend Rust Belt Barbering to anyone looking for a place to get a haircut. The place was nice and my haircut was amazing. I booked with whoever had time and ended up with O, and I couldnt have had a better experience. He told me what he was doing/thinking in terms of my haircut which was perfect because I like to know whats going on while also engaging me in a great conversation. The free beer was a nice touch, too! If you are looking to try somewhere new or have just come to Buffalo (like me), look no further than Rust Belt Barbering

KD
Review №25

Tldr: Loved the experience and overall welcoming atmosphere of the shop.So the longer version: Ive been growing out my beard for a few months now, and Ive invested myself into taking care of it and incorporating it into my aesthetic. I was therefore a little nervous going in, but I read a lot of good reviews before choosing Rust Belt.The online scheduling is easy and convenient. The communication that goes along with that process kept me up to date the entire time.I had Valentino as my barber and he did a great job. In another month or two, when the beard starts to go a little too mountain man on me again, Ill be looking to reschedule with him.

Sc
Review №26

I have been a customer of Rust Belt for years now and always leave happy. Megan is very attentive and does a great job. I wouldnt go anywhere else.

Tr
Review №27

Great service, let my masked son watch cartoons👍👍

Wi
Review №28

On 2/6 I schedule an appointment for a cut and beard trim at noon. At 10:30am the barber called me and stated he has traffic court and was running late. He asked to change time to 12:30pm. I said yes. After rescheduling my work day, I arrived at 12:40. The barber gave me attitude stating he has a another client at 1:00, and why am I late? I stated I had to reschedule my work day Becasue of the change of time, but my appointment was booked for an hour, why is their a client at 1pm. The barber continued to be rude and arrogant in the middle of the salon in front of customers and other barbers. Stating it doesn’t take him an hour to cut hair and he doesn’t like to work back to back on people. I stated I would like a refund and will never patronage this salon again. Person at the desk said nothing and just ignored the exchange in the middle of the salon.

Da
Review №29

The atmosphere of the place is very chill and the prices are worth it. I was super worried about moving to a new neighborhood and finding someone to cut my hair - but O always does a fantastic job! The rest of the staff is very friendly and I will definitely be coming back here for a long time.

Ka
Review №30

Honestly amazing thank you

Ca
Review №31

Always friendly service and good vibes, I came in with a project of a hair cut and Frankie killed it 👍 Asked me how I wanted everything done and was very friendly and did a great job!

Bo
Review №32

Wanted to change barbershops, tried out Rust Belt today. Got an appointment in 45 minutes and got Marlowe for my barber. He did an excellent job cutting my hair from almost shoulder length into a faded side part. Perfect cut, highly recommend.

Ja
Review №33

Its a great atmosphere to get a cut and I thought Id try something new. But was disappointed cause I was being rushed I had to tell them my hair level wasnt even on both sides well at the register and had to go back in the chair a second time. Then I said what about my beard but they said I didnt schedule for my beard but I did 100%. Cause I had someone right next to me when I was scheduling telling me what to get. And i confirmed as well before the call was over. The end results was the shave was great with the straight razor no complain there but hair cut was horrible and even ended up with a bald spot not happy at all. First time there and it was very disappointed.

Ra
Review №34

Jazmin was great. Crazy fast with awesome results. I love my under cut. Thank you Rust Belt Barbering!

Ro
Review №35

Won’t go anywhere else. You won’t find a better place to get your haircut in WNY. Everyone there knows what they’re doing and is highly skilled and experienced. Been going here for almost a year now and have never had a bad experience. The online scheduling makes getting a cut a breeze. Check them out. You won’t regret it.

Sp
Review №36

Great cut and fair prices. I had a fantastic experience with Joey and he was able to create a masterpiece. He knew exactly what I wanted and made it happen. I was confident in his ability the whole time and he didnt disappoint.

Ro
Review №37

Disappointing!! Advertise that they are open until 8 pm but I arrived at 7:05 pm and was told that they were closed. No customers waiting and clearly could have handled my haircut.You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Lost this customer!

Ga
Review №38

Being from far or of town and needing a haircut, I decided to try rust belt barbering. I got more than a haircut, I received an amazing experience and hair transformation. These guys might have given me the cut of a lifetime. Very friendly, very down to earth, and most importantly extremely welcoming. After 10 minutes I felt like part of the group. Highly recommended for young professionals.

Sa
Review №39

Love the atmosphere here! The guys are funny. And they let you have a beer on the house while you get your hair cut. Its well worth the money. They do a great job on my husbands hair every time.

Ni
Review №40

Get my hair cut by Marlowe and he always does an awesome job.

Th
Review №41

I have a beard and like to keep it trimmed. The best trim I have ever had. Will be back there this week.

Jo
Review №42

Great place for a great haircut. Very laid-back and great customer service. Eric does a great cut and Rachel is awesome at coloring hair.

Sh
Review №43

I love this place! Great people, awesome vibe, incredible haircuts. My son usually sees Joey (who is excellent). Last night he saw O, and got a hip cut and a helpful styling tutorial.

Sh
Review №44

This place is awesome. Ive had Marlowe cut my hair and trim up my beard, great cut and trim everytime. Love the atmosphere.

Ca
Review №45

Nice place with excellent professionals. If you want an awesome and great haircut, this is the right place to go.

Ju
Review №46

Tiny is the man

Th
Review №47

Awesome old school vibe with legit skilled barbers. Plenty of appointment times available. Friendly staff, I went in for the first time and they were fairly busy but check in was smooth. Offered me a frosty beverage while I waited a couple minutes. My barber Tyler talked with me to get a good understanding of what I wanted and checked in throughout the cut to make sure it was right. I got a clean, tight classic 60s style cut, 100% what I was looking for, even styled it for me and discussed products that would work best. I absolutely recommend this shop and Tyler for anyone looking for a quality classic barber treatment.

My
Review №48

Friendly knowledgeable staff that actually listen to what you want done. This is my regular salon/barbershop

Ju
Review №49

I had an unfortunate experience with one the barbers... after ownership heard of the issue, they swiftly acted and rectified the situation. BIG ADVICE.... before blindly picking a barber online and making an appointment.... call the shop and find out what that barbers strengths and weaknesses ARE! Just because they do female and male cuts does not mean that they are great at BOTH. And that’s ok, just make sure you investigate first.

Ni
Review №50

Freaking love this place. Megan is such a sweetheart. She always treats me good and makes sure I leave looking like a million bucks. The staff is friendly and I love the atmosphere.

Kr
Review №51

I got a slick haircut and exaggerated confidence from Eddie. He was attentive and passionate about his work. The environment was nice and everyone appeared to be happy to be there on a Saturday. Only imperfection is that they were were running 30 minutes behind and it threw off my schedule. Overall it was the best barber experience Ive ever had. I will be back.

Pe
Review №52

Got a cut from Tyler earlier today. Great cut, great dude. Not to mention the best shop vibe Ive encountered, everyone is super friendly and very welcoming. Cant say Ill ever go anywhere else

Ja
Review №53

Excellent haircuts and great service. Highly recommend Eric for hair and beard needs. You can pick your service and pay online ahead of time which is nice.

Aa
Review №54

Discovered this recently and finally found a place that gives a reliable haircut. Been a few times not and happy each time. Fun environment, friendly staff and great location.

Th
Review №55

These guys are good, scary good! Joey is my man for helping me look dapper. However, the view from his chair has proven time and time again that theyre all talented at their craft.

Ja
Review №56

I was headed out of town and the Barber i had did an awesome Job

Da
Review №57

It was an okay experience. The atmosphere was unique but for not having a typical hairstyle my barber was familiar with, he didnt spend the time to understand how Id like it cut especially when I had a picture of a past cut that could have been used as a reference. I see its appeal and may be a nice place for others, just not for me.

Ri
Review №58

Getting a hair cut here is always a good experience. I can rely on them to give me a professional, clean, haircut for work. The barbers are friendly and know what they are doing. I would recommend going here for your haircut.

Jo
Review №59

Marlowe is an excellent barber. He knew exactly what I wanted and gave a great cut!

Sa
Review №60

They do a great job and reasonably priced!

An
Review №61

Love this place O. Is the man....best barber in buffalo definitely found my new spot

Ma
Review №62

Appointments are super easy to make online. The place has a cool hang-out type atmosphere without seeming too pretentious. Ive never got anything but a great cut here.

Co
Review №63

Good but some barbs aint fly with that mama jamma

Di
Review №64

A nice fun hip place to get your haircut. Ask for Jasmine Vidal she is awesome up-to-date with haircut styles.

Mi
Review №65

Great haircuts, cool atmosphere. I went here as part of a bachelor party day and have been going for regular cuts ever since. The price for the quality is awesome!

An
Review №66

Relaxing cool little hipstery barber shop. Its always busy when I drop by but not in a bad way. It has a feel of being lively. The Barbers all get along well and the environment is fun jovial and relaxing. Its not uncommon to see folks drinking a complimentary PBR while getting trimmed if thats your cup of tea. Their online scheduling system is hands down one of the best ones out there.TL;DRClassic old school master barber cuts/techniques with straight razor and hot towel goodness with a modern feel.

Ma
Review №67

Great cut and a beer. Some people might describe this barber as hipster but if youre looking for a clean modern cut or showing your beard some love this is the spot.

Mi
Review №68

Really good experience. Megan gave me a great cut as well as some tips on how to make it look good when Im not there for her to work her magic. The only disappointing part was when I was going to tell my girlfriend to go there, the prices on Facebook for just a womens cut were rather high. Overall I will be back for my next haircut.

cl
Review №69

My first time there, online booking averaged 45min per appointment. What I didnt expect was a 7min clipper exclusive rush job with minimal communication. Typical questions asked while sitting down. I get feedback from past barbers about the top of my head because of my straight hair so I specifically asked to trim the top with scissors. All I heard was buzzing away the whole time. I was hoping for more communication about the details of my cut, especially when the session is marked for a brand new customer. Was asked if Id like product at the finish which I agreed to, but that never happened either. For the caliber of service I believed this shop can offer, I felt like just another customer.Also, popping the question next week so thanks for the chop job 🙃

Ia
Review №70

Anyone can come into Rustbelt and leave looking like a million bucks! I’ve never been given a better cut than anyone other than Tino.If you’re a first timer, go on to their instagram and look for a cut similar to what you want. Almost all of their posts say what barber made the cut in the description. Book an appointment with that barber online, and prepare for the best haircut of your life!

Cp
Review №71

Awesome Atmosphere with great people. Awesome haircut For my two-year-old son. Green with kids while Tyler is

Le
Review №72

I love this place so much. I look forward to my monthly appointments. For a LONG time I had a hard time finding a salon/stylist I actually liked and trusted. Then I found Rachel, Ive grown so close with her. she not only does an amazing job with my EXTREMELY hard to handle hair, but she is also so down to earth and shes an all around amazing person. And by extremely hard to handle, I mean it. Not only is the staff so awesome, but the environment itself is so nice to be in. like I said, I always look forward to coming in. everyone is so hard working and talented there. LIVE LONG AND PROSPER RUST BELT.

Da
Review №73

Stopped in for a quick beard trim, they did an awesome job. Really nice place and a great staff laughing and joking around. This is exactly what a barber shop is supposed to be like.

As
Review №74

Great cuts, great environment, great staff. Ive already sent a bunch of people here and theyve become regulars themselves! Groom package made my cousins send off a blast!

Al
Review №75

I usually hate to get haircuts, but Im going to be a new regular here. Theyve got a chill atmosphere and they know what they do what they do well

sa
Review №76

Best place to get a haircut. Jason is the man, I highly recommend getting a cut from him. Hes the best.

Mi
Review №77

I have received a lot of complements on the haircut Brian gave me.

Sl
Review №78

Great space and design, friendly employees with great conversation. Great product options. The owners are nice and there often.

Be
Review №79

Great crew of barbers. Well maintained shop. Greet you with a beer after 5 oclock.

Jo
Review №80

Joey was very professional and polite. He did an amazing job with my haircut and maid me feel at home.

To
Review №81

Megan gave me an excellent cut. The shop has a great atmosphere. I am looking forward to going back. There is plenty of parking in the lot on Bryant.

Ch
Review №82

Middle-aged, non-hip guy here. Great hair cut and conversation that reminded me of good times with the guys. Highly recommend.

Mi
Review №83

Hip barbershop but not too cool for you. If youre nice, they may offer you a beer while youre in the chair. I suppose you could ask for anyone, but Paul Laurie never does me wrong!

Ro
Review №84

Nice cuts and friendly barbers. I went to Brian multiple times. Listened to what I wanted, made good suggestions, and I was happy in the end.

Br
Review №85

BEARD? GO HERE.Tyler gave my beard the shape, size and length to my exact specifications. I have found my beard barber. He was patient to listen to my concerns (as I was nervous to ruin my 1 year old beard). If you have a beard in Western New York, and want a professional to attend to your beard, HAVE YOUR BEARD CUT AT RUST BELT AND ASK FOR TYLER.

Be
Review №86

The hours they have are great. Location is perfect and they have a clean shop. I walked out with a great haircut. Ill be going back.

Be
Review №87

Had a haircut with Erik - great cut good vibes. Just passing through Buffalo for a couple days, worth a trim if you have the time.

Th
Review №88

Awesome people there. Great at their jobs. Awesome experience

Mi
Review №89

My cut was cancelled and Rust Belt did not contact me in any way to let me know. I had to show up to find out. The receptionist was unapologetic and didnt even offer to reschedule or fit me in with someone else. Thanks for that.EDIT: You guys absolutely did not try to reschedule or accommodate me in any way so please dont say you did or would have.

x
Review №90

Jus moved to buff a minute ago and was worried bout findin a barber. valentino finessed my sht shout out to him 5 stars baby

Za
Review №91

Love this place. Very down to earth. It’s like a new age barbershop.

Ba
Review №92

Great haircut at a decent price. Have been here twice and both cuts were excellent.

Mo
Review №93

Was really looking forward to get a haircut, beard trim and shave at this place based on other reviews. My barber was pretty insecure throughout the haircut, left the beard uneven, didnt use any shaving cream when starting to shave and didnt use after shave when it was all done. I had to go home right away to fix it up. I guess I was just unlucky since the other babers appeared a lot more knowledgeable and experienced. Ill try going once more with a different barber.EDIT: When I mean no shaving cream I mean no gel either. I am not sure who the barber was, but it was a guy. Upon a closer look, my mustache is really uneven so I will definitely have to pass by on Monday.

To
Review №94

Jazmin my friends and family giving you compliments on the lineup,,👍🏾👍🏾thanks Ill b back

Ma
Review №95

Possibility the best barber shop Ive ever been to. Meghan is AWESOME!

Jo
Review №96

A modern take on the classic barber shop feel. You dont just go in for a haircut, you hang out for a while and come out looking better.

Mo
Review №97

Worth a try...people not that friendly

Ev
Review №98

Love the vibe and the people. Prices are affordable too.

Br
Review №99

The only place I will go for a cut. Megan is the best.

ro
Review №100

Cool place to get a cut.

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  • Address:448 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States
  • Site:http://www.rustbeltbarbering.com/
  • Phone:+1 716-248-2524
Categories
  • Barber shop
  • Hair salon
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–8pm
  • Tuesday:10am–6pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10am–6pm
  • Friday:10am–8pm
  • Saturday:10am–8pm
  • Sunday:10am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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