FAQ

Questions, answered straight.

A haircut at Pearl River Barber Shop is $40 and a beard trim is $30. We're open Sundays 9 AM – 5:20 PM and closed Saturdays, at 6 E Central Ave, a short walk from the Pearl River train station. Walk-ins welcome when the chair’s free. Booking guarantees your spot.

Everything people ask us

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes. Walk-ins welcome when the chair’s free. Booking guarantees your spot. You can book online with Setmore or call (917) 324-6347 to check if the chair's free.

Are you open on Sundays? What about Saturdays?

Yes, we're open Sundays, 9 AM – 5:20 PM. We're closed on Saturdays, so don't come by on a Saturday. Open Sunday. Closed Saturday.

What are your hours?

Monday 10 AM – 7:20 PM; Tuesday 10 AM – 7:20 PM; Wednesday 10 AM – 7:20 PM; Thursday 10 AM – 7:40 PM; Friday 9 AM – 2:20 PM; Saturday Closed; Sunday 9 AM – 5:20 PM.

How much is a haircut?

A haircut is $40 and takes about 20–30 min. A skin fade is $40. Prices are the same any day we're open, Sundays included.

How much is a beard trim?

A beard trim & style is $30 and takes about 20 min: shape, length and a sharp line-up on the cheeks and neck. For a hot towel shave, ask at the chair or call for the price.

Do you cut kids' hair? What age?

Yes, from first haircuts to fresh fades. Plenty of dads bring their kids in with them. Kids cut price: call (917) 324-6347 or ask at the chair.

Where do I park?

Meters on Central Ave, Main St and Franklin Ave, plus municipal lots behind Joe & Joe’s / Gildea’s and at the north end of William St. Meters are free on Sundays. Meters are enforced Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Where is the shop?

Pearl River Barber Shop is at 6 E Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965, a short walk from the Pearl River train station.

Can I get there by train?

Yes. Pearl River station (35 S Main St) is on the Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken, a short walk from the shop. Easy to grab a cut before or after the train.

How far is it from Nanuet, Montvale or Park Ridge?

About 6 minutes from Nanuet, about 3 minutes from Montvale, NJ (straight down S Main St over the state line) and about 5 minutes from Park Ridge, NJ. Drive times are estimates and depend on traffic. Parking is free on Sundays.

How do I book an appointment?

Tap "Book a time" anywhere on this site to pick a time with Alex on Setmore without leaving the page, or call (917) 324-6347. Booking guarantees your spot.

What's your cancellation policy?

Need to cancel? Call at least 2 hours ahead, or the full cut is charged. Call (917) 324-6347 to cancel or move your time.

What payment do you take?

Cash and major cards. If you want to pay another way, ask before your cut.

How much should I tip on a $40 haircut?

That's up to you; it isn't shop policy. Common US guidance for barbers is 15–20%, which on a $40 haircut is about $6–$8.

How often should I get a fade touched up?

Every 2–3 weeks keeps a skin fade looking sharp. Past that, the blend starts to grow out. A lot of regulars book their next time before they leave.

Who cuts the hair?

Alex. He's known for tight skin fades and beard line-ups that still look sharp on Friday. Regulars mention coming back to his chair for years.

Want the long version? The guide on how often to get a haircut lays out a schedule for every style, and there's a full breakdown of how much to tip a barber with the math done for each service.

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Walk-ins welcome when the chair’s free. Booking guarantees your spot. Open Sunday. Closed Saturday.

(917) 324-6347

Open Sun 9am–5:20pm · Closed Sat

“Alex has been cutting my hair and trimming my beard for almost 11 years now. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
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