Men's Haircut $25
The classic barbershop haircut — clipper or scissor work, shaped to your head and finished clean around the neck and ears. The reason half of Merrick walks through the door.
Est. on Camp Ave · Merrick, Long Island
Camp Ave Barbershop the gold standard of the neighborhood
A family-owned barber shop in Merrick, NY. Fades, hot-lather straight-razor shaves, kids' cuts — done right, at a fair price. Walk in; the chair is waiting.
4.9 ★ · 159 Google reviews · walk-ins 7 days
4.9★ 159 Google reviews
Walk-ins no appointment
7 days open early
Family-owned on Camp Ave
Plate No. I
Barber services in Merrick, NY
Every cut in the book — from tight skin fades to hot-lather straight-razor shaves — for men, women and kids, seven days a week.
Skin Fade $30
A sharp skin fade blended up from the bone. Ruben takes his time on the transition — no hard lines, no rush, the same crisp result every visit.
Haircut + Beard $35
The full service: your cut plus a beard shape-up in one chair. Lined edges, evened length, and a barber who remembers exactly how you like it.
Beard Trim $15
A proper beard trim — cleaned cheeks, defined neckline, balanced shape. Quick to sit for, hard to get anywhere else at this price.
Hot-Lather Straight-Razor Shave $30
The old-school ritual: hot lather, a straight razor, and steady hands. The service regulars call "the little touch that keeps me loyal."
Head Shave $25
Smooth, even, and comfortable — a full head shave finished with hot lather, done by barbers who do this every day.
Kids' Cut (12 & under) $20
Patient haircuts for kids of every age. Ruben is famous for turning criers into kids who ask when they get to come back.
Women's Cut & Layering $40
Julia's specialty — layers and bangs on long, thick hair, cut so they fall right on day one and still hold their shape weeks later.
Plate No. II
Our rates, posted in gold
Affordable for the area, honest on the wall. No upsells, no surprises — you pay for a great cut and that's what you get.
Plate No. III
A cut at Camp Ave
No apps, no bookings, no waiting lists. The process has worked for as long as barbershops have existed.
I
Walk in
No appointment — ever. Come by early, come by late, seven days a week. The door on Camp Ave is open.
II
Take a seat
Grab a chair along the mirror wall, catch whatever's on the TV, and you're up before you know it.
III
The consult
Your barber talks it through first — the shape, the length, the photo on your phone. Regulars barely need a word; they're remembered.
IV
The cut
Ruben takes his time. You never feel rushed, and the fade is sharp every single visit — that's a quote from the reviews, not from us.
V
The hot-lather finish
Ask for the straight-razor edge-up with hot lather — the old-school finish that turns a good haircut into a ritual.
VI
Walk out sharp
Pay an honest price, say your goodbyes, and see the same faces next time. That's the whole system.
Plate No. IV
The two chairs that matter
Plate No. V
The shop on Camp Ave
A corner building with two barber poles out front and a bench that's seen a thousand conversations. Inside: mirrors wall to wall and the game on.
Plate No. VI
Word around Merrick
4.9
159 Google reviews
Ruben takes his time. You never feel rushed, and the fade is sharp every single visit.
— Anthony R.
Eight years coming here. They remember your name, your cut, and what you talked about last time.
— Chris B.
Julia is the only person I trust with layers on my thick hair. She gets it right every time.
— Sarah K.
The hot-lather straight-razor finish is the little touch that keeps me loyal.
— Rob T.
Walked in on a Sunday morning, out in half an hour, best cut I've had in years.
— James P.
Family-run and it shows. They treat the kids like their own.
— Maria G.
Plate No. VII
Where the regulars come from
Camp Ave sits in Merrick, but the chairs fill up from all over this side of Nassau County.
Merrick380
North Merrick340
Bellmore310
North Bellmore270
East Meadow240
Freeport210
Wantagh180
Baldwin160
Seaford140
Levittown120
Illustrative distribution — demo data.
Plate No. VIII
Serving Merrick & the neighborhoods next door
If you're anywhere on this list, Camp Ave Barbershop is your neighborhood barber — no appointment needed, seven days a week.
Merrick, NY
The home turf. A family-owned barber shop right on Camp Ave — skin fades, beard trims and kids' cuts for the whole town.
North Merrick, NY
Minutes from the chair. North Merrick regulars walk in for men's haircuts and hot-lather straight-razor shaves all week long.
Bellmore, NY
Barber shop near Bellmore — a short drive for a $25 haircut that beats the wait anywhere else.
North Bellmore, NY
North Bellmore families bring the kids here — patient barbers, $20 kids' cuts, and no appointment to plan around.
East Meadow, NY
East Meadow to Camp Ave is an easy trip for a skin fade that's sharp every single visit.
Freeport, NY
Freeport regulars know the deal: walk in, catch the game, walk out with the cleanest fade on your block.
Wantagh, NY
Worth the ride from Wantagh — women's cuts and layering with Julia, men's cuts and beards with Ruben.
Baldwin, NY
Baldwin clients come for the straight-razor shave and stay for a barbershop that remembers their name.
Seaford, NY
From Seaford it's a quick hop for an honest haircut at an honest price, seven days a week.
Levittown, NY
Even Levittown shows up on the chart — because a 4.9-star barbershop is worth passing a few others on the way.
Plate No. IX
Asked at the chair
Do I need an appointment?
No — Camp Ave Barbershop is walk-ins only. Come by any day of the week and take a seat; there's no booking system and never has been.
What are your hours?
The shop opens early, seven days a week. Call (516) 868-4791 to confirm today's hours before you head over.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes — kids' cuts (12 and under) are $20, and Ruben is known for being great with kids, even the ones who used to cry at haircuts.
Do you do women's haircuts?
Yes. Julia specializes in women's cuts and layering — especially layers and bangs on long, thick hair — for $40.
How much is a haircut?
A men's haircut is $25, a skin fade is $30, and a haircut with a beard trim is $35. The full price board is posted above — no surprises.
Do you do straight-razor shaves?
Yes — the hot-lather straight-razor shave is $30, and it's the service regulars rave about most. Head shaves are $25.
Where exactly are you?
On Camp Ave in Merrick, NY — the corner brick building with the red BARBER SHOP awning and two barber poles out front. You can't miss it.
Do you serve towns outside Merrick?
Every day. Regulars come from North Merrick, Bellmore, North Bellmore, East Meadow, Freeport, Wantagh, Baldwin, Seaford and Levittown.
find the poles
Hours & the corner on Camp Ave
Open early, seven days a week. Look for the corner brick building, the red awning, and the two barber poles — the bench out front means you're in the right place.
- Camp Ave · Merrick, NY
- Open early · 7 days a week
- Walk-ins only — no appointment
Call to confirm today's hours.
no appointment. no waiting list.