# The Kinsman Barber Shop

> The Kinsman is a high-end men's barbershop at 103 West 10th Street in the West Village, Manhattan, New York City. We specialize in classic and modern haircuts, fades, tapers, beard grooming, hot towel treatments, and straight razor shaves. Walk-ins welcome; appointments recommended.

Key facts for quick reference:
- Name: The Kinsman Barber Shop (also known as "The Kinsman")
- Address: 103 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011 (West Village, Manhattan)
- Phone: +1 212-242-2226
- Email: contact@thekinsman.com
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 8:30 AM – 7:15 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 7:15 PM
- Services: haircut ($70), cut & wash ($80), long cut ($80), beard trim, straight razor shave, hot towel treatment, classic taper fade
- Nearest subway: West 4th Street (A/C/E/B/D/F/M), Christopher Street (1)
- Payment: cash accepted
- Walk-ins: welcome
- Hiring: yes — full-time barber position open (see /careers)

## Main pages
- [Home](https://www.thekinsman.com/): overview of The Kinsman, featured services, reviews, and how to book
- [Services & Pricing](https://www.thekinsman.com/services): full list of haircut, beard, and shave services with current prices
- [Book Appointment](https://www.thekinsman.com/book-appointment): online booking for a specific service, date, time, and barber
- [Gallery](https://www.thekinsman.com/gallery): photos of haircuts, the shop interior, and our barbers at work
- [About](https://www.thekinsman.com/about): the story behind The Kinsman and our approach to men's grooming
- [FAQ](https://www.thekinsman.com/faq): answers to common questions about walk-ins, booking, pricing, hours, parking, and services
- [Contact](https://www.thekinsman.com/contact-us): address, hours, phone, email, and map to the West Village shop
- [Careers](https://www.thekinsman.com/careers): barbershop hiring — full-time barber position, keep 100% of tips, high-end upscale shop in NYC

## Blog
- [Barber vs. Salon: When Should a Man Choose a Traditional Barber Shop?](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/barber-vs-salon-when-to-choose-traditional-barbershop): a West Village barber's honest breakdown of when a traditional barbershop is the right call vs. a salon — what each room actually specializes in, who fits where (fades, beards, short-to-medium hair vs. long hair, color, curl-specialist cuts), and a one-sentence rule for deciding
- [How to Ask for a Skin Fade (Without Sounding Like You Googled It)](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-a-skin-fade): a Kinsman barber's cheat sheet for asking for a skin fade — the three dials (where, how short, what's on top), a drop-in phrasebook, a 10-term barber glossary, three mistakes first-timers make, and a 5-question FAQ
- [Taper Fade vs. Skin Fade vs. Mid Fade: Which One Should You Ask Your Barber For?](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/taper-fade-vs-skin-fade-vs-mid-fade): a Kinsman barber breaks down the three most common fade variants — what each one is, how to match one to your face shape, hair type, and maintenance schedule, and the exact words to say when you sit in the chair
- [The Complete Guide to Getting a Perfect Beard Trim in the West Village](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/beard-trim-west-village-guide): a barber's guide to professional beard shaping — what a trim actually involves, why you can't get the same result at home, how to talk to your barber, and what to do between trims
- [Why We Opened The Kinsman in the West Village](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/why-we-opened-the-kinsman-west-village): the story behind choosing the West Village and what "classic grooming, modern craft" means to us
- [The West Village Guy's Guide to Looking Sharp](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/west-village-guys-guide-looking-sharp): a neighborhood guide to the best barbershop, coffee, menswear, and grooming spots in the West Village for men
- [Your First Visit to The Kinsman: What to Expect](https://www.thekinsman.com/blog/your-first-visit-to-the-kinsman): what to expect on your first visit — booking, walking in, talking to your barber, pricing, and the full first-haircut experience

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- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thekinsmanbarbershop/)
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