The head barber and the reason half of Merrick won't go anywhere else. Patient, precise, and famously great with kids — he takes his time on every fade, every beard, every visit.
Family-owned · Camp Ave, Merrick, NY
The barber shop Merrick walks into.
Camp Ave Barbershop is the neighborhood barber shop in Merrick, NY — cuts, skin fades, beard trims and hot-lather shaves, seven days a week. No appointment. Just walk in.
4.9 ★159 Google reviews
7 daysOpen early, every week
Walk-insNo appointment needed
All agesKids to grandfathers
4.9 · 159 Google reviews
Walk-ins welcome
Open early · 7 days
Family-owned
Merrick · Long Island, NY
01 — What we do
Barber services in Merrick, NY
Eight things, done properly. Every service below is walk-in — no booking system, no waitlist app. The line moves fast and the chair is worth it.
No. 1
Men's Haircut
A proper men's haircut, shaped to how you actually wear it. Clipper work, scissor work, clean neckline — the standard cut that keeps Merrick regulars coming back.
$25 No. 2Skin Fade
Sharp skin fades blended from zero, checked from every angle before you leave the chair. Ruben takes his time — the fade is crisp every single visit.
$30 No. 3Haircut + Beard
The full reset: a complete haircut plus a shaped, lined-up beard in one sitting. The best-value combination on the board.
$35 No. 4Beard Trim
Cleaned edges, balanced length, a beard that looks deliberate. Months between visits and we still remember exactly how you like it.
$15 No. 5Hot-Lather Straight-Razor Shave
The classic barbershop shave — hot lather, a straight razor, and no hurry. The little touch that keeps people loyal to this shop.
$30 No. 6Head Shave
Clean to the skin with hot lather and a straight razor, finished smooth. Maintenance made simple.
$25 No. 7Kids' Cut (12 & under)
Patient kids' haircuts from a barber who's great with children. Some kids used to cry at haircuts — now it's the highlight of their week.
$20 No. 8Women's Cut & Layering
Julia is the one Merrick trusts with layers and bangs on long, thick hair — shown a photo, she gets it right, every time.
$40
02 — The board
Our prices, posted plainly
Affordable for the area, same numbers as the board on the wall. No surprises at the register.
Men's Haircut$25
Skin Fade$30
Haircut + Beard$35
Beard Trim$15
Hot-Lather Straight-Razor Shave$30
Head Shave$25
Kids' Cut (12 & under)$20
Women's Cut & Layering$40
Walk-ins only — first come, first served. Call (516) 868-4791 to confirm today's hours.
03 — How it works
A cut at Camp Ave
No app, no bookings, no waiting room theater. The whole thing works the way a neighborhood barbershop should.
Walk in
Seven days a week, open early. Grab a seat along the mirror wall — the game's usually on.
The consult
Thirty seconds or five minutes, whatever it takes. Show a photo or just say "the usual" — they remember.
The cut
Ruben takes his time. You never feel rushed, and the fade is sharp every single visit.
The finish
Hot lather and a straight razor on the neckline — the classic finish that separates a barbershop from a haircut chain.
The once-over
Mirror check, front and back, before the cape comes off. If it's not right, it doesn't leave the chair.
Walk out sharp
Out the door in well under an hour, most days in half of one. See you in a few weeks.
04 — The chairs
Two barbers, known by name
The one to see for women's cuts — layers and bangs on long, thick hair are her signature. Bring a photo; she'll match it. Regulars say she gets it right every time.
05 — The room
The shop on Camp Ave
A corner building with two barber poles out front and a bench on the sidewalk. Inside: mirrors wall to wall, wood floors, and the quiet hum of clippers.
06 — Word of mouth
What the regulars say
4.9
159 Google reviews
159 Google reviews
I've been coming here since high school. Different towns, different jobs — I still drive back to Camp Ave for my cut.Mike D.
Ruben takes his time. You never feel rushed, and the fade is sharp every single visit.Anthony R.
Julia is the only person I trust with layers on my thick hair. She gets it right every time.Sarah K.
My son used to cry at haircuts. Ruben turned it into the highlight of his week.Dana M.
Walked in on a Sunday morning, out in half an hour, best cut I've had in years.James P.
Eight years coming here. They remember your name, your cut, and what you talked about last time.Chris B.
07 — The map of loyalty
Where the regulars come from
A neighborhood shop with a pull that runs past the neighborhood — regulars drive in from across southern Nassau County every week.
Merrick380
North Merrick340
Bellmore310
North Bellmore270
East Meadow240
Freeport210
Wantagh180
Baldwin160
Seaford140
Levittown120
Illustrative distribution — demo data.
08 — Nearby
Serving Merrick, Bellmore & nearby
Camp Ave sits in the middle of southern Nassau County — if you're searching for a barber shop near any of these towns, you're a short drive from the chair.
Merrick, NY
Home turf. The walk-in barber shop on Camp Ave — men's haircuts, skin fades and hot-lather shaves, seven days a week.
North Merrick, NY
Minutes from the Meadowbrook — North Merrick families bring the kids here for patient cuts that don't end in tears.
Bellmore, NY
A short hop down Merrick Road for a skin fade that's actually blended — no appointment, just come by.
North Bellmore, NY
Regulars from North Bellmore treat Camp Ave as their local — beard trims and cuts without the wait-list apps.
East Meadow, NY
Worth the drive past the parkway: straight-razor shaves and fades from barbers who remember your name.
Freeport, NY
Freeport to Camp Ave in about ten minutes — walk-in men's haircuts before work, seven days a week.
Wantagh, NY
Wantagh regulars come for the haircut-and-beard combo and stay for the hot-lather finish.
Baldwin, NY
An easy run along Sunrise Highway for a barbershop that treats kids like their own.
Seaford, NY
Seaford to Merrick for women's cuts and layering with Julia — bring a photo, leave thrilled.
Levittown, NY
Even Levittown makes the trip — twenty minutes away and, as one regular puts it, "nobody else cuts my hair."
09 — Questions
Before you walk in
Do I need an appointment?
No — Camp Ave Barbershop is walk-ins only. First come, first served, seven days a week. No booking apps, no waitlists.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes, all ages. Kids' cuts (12 & under) are $20, and Ruben is famously patient with children — for plenty of local kids the haircut is the highlight of the week.
Do you do women's haircuts?
Yes — Julia specializes in women's cuts, layering and bangs, especially on long, thick hair. Women's cut & layering is $40.
What are your hours?
We open early, seven days a week. Call (516) 868-4791 to confirm today's hours before you head over.
How much is a haircut?
A men's haircut is $25, a skin fade is $30, and the haircut + beard combo is $35. The full pricelist is posted above — same as the board on the wall.
Do you do straight-razor shaves?
Yes — the hot-lather straight-razor shave ($30) is a house specialty, and every cut finishes with hot lather on the neckline.
Where are you located?
On Camp Ave in Merrick, NY — the corner building with the red awning and two barber poles out front. If you can see the bench on the sidewalk, you're here.
How long is the wait?
It moves quickly — many regulars are in and out inside half an hour. Grab a seat by the mirror wall; the TVs are on and the line takes care of itself.
10 — Find us
Open early. Seven days.
Camp Ave, Merrick, NY — the two-story brick corner with the red BARBER SHOP awning and twin poles. Bench out front, "OPEN 7 DAYS" in the window.
No appointment needed. Call ahead to confirm today's hours:
(516) 868-4791Walk in today. Walk out sharp.
The chair is waiting on Camp Ave — no appointment, no fuss, just a proper barbershop.