When you walk into a barber/boutique shop and are immediately offered a beer while you wait, you know you've made a wise decision in life. I was lucky enough to find Russell in a barber shop next to my place in Brooklyn. I came in looking for a new style, but had nothing more than a pic on my phone and a general idea of what I wanted. Russel is one of those genuine sociable people that has never met a stranger in his life. He made an introverted person like me feel really comfortable asking what I wanted and helped me get a realistic idea of how my face/head construction would best fit they style of haircut depicted in the photo I brought. His skill in the fade, as well as his experience in finding the best cut that fits your head is incredible. I have since moved into the city and now travel an hour to his new beautiful location in the heart of Bushwick. It is just hands down one of the best cuts you can find around NYC and well worth the trip. If you have the opportunity to try it out, I highly recommend you do so.