"To me, what’s most important is creating a dope environment that gives back to the community and a brand that people know is authentic." - John Seymour, founder - Sweetchick, Ludlow Coffee Supply Read more.
"Until about a year ago, it was six bucks for a cut, too. We’re at eight bucks now - huge jump." - Jason Wang, founder - Xi’an Famous Foods Read more.
"Everyone on the team at Headz pays an incredible amount of attention to detail - all of the barbers treat every cut like it’s a work of art." - Graham Browne, founder - Forte Preparatory Academy Read more.
"They take pride in everything they do and know their craft." - David Chang, chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur Read more.
"Those guys...any good barber, really...are like therapists - they know what’s going on in your head, what’s on your head, the shape of your head." - Hasan Minhaj, correspondent - The Daily Show Read more.
"An old-fashioned barbershop where they play Frank Sinatra and will still do an honest-to-god hot shave with a straight razor." - Anil Dash, tech entrepreneur and activist Read more.
"I knew I'd found 'The One' and wouldn't need to be tattooed by anyone else again." - Grace Gordon, brand director - Refinery29 Read more.
"Considered, well-designed, and genuinely relaxing." - Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur, co-founders - Of a Kind Read more.
"Every cent that I spend at Fierce is well worth it." - Laura Stylez, media personality - HOT 97 and Sirius XM Read more.
"Paintbox is a Soho nail art studio done just right." - Lotta Nieminen, illustrator, graphic designer, art director Read more.
"Mizu is great because it’s truly a local business; the people who work there all live in the city." Caroline Hirsch, founder, owner - Carolines on Broadway Read more.
"It’s nice to have a store to go to where you trust all the ingredients of every product on the shelf." - Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders - Sky Ting Yoga Read more.
"They do a lot of stuff in this space - Magic is as much an art gallery where a lot of up and coming artists have shows as it is a barbershop." - Simonez Wolf, co-founder - Football Cafe Read more.
"I decided I really wanted an artist who I could call and discuss ideas with going forward. So my friend introduced me to Mehai." - Judnick Mayard, event producer, tour manager Read more.
"Yoshi and his staff are meticulous about hair. I swear he cuts each follicle one at a time and paints each strand individually." - Connie Wang, fashion director - Refinery29 Read more.
"While it’s probably not the only one, B&B is the only hair shop I've found in the city that sells pastel colored synthetic hair (lol)." - Frankie Hutchinson, co-founder - Discwoman Read more.
"They specialize in Japanese cal gel (which doesn’t damage your nail bed) and nail art." Miss Info, journalist, media personality Read more.
