Barber Shop for UniondaleUniondale, NY
Camp Ave Barbershop serves Uniondale and the surrounding area.
Uniondale & Camp Ave Barbershop
Clients across Uniondale rely on Camp Ave Barbershop for dependable, professional service.
What Uniondale walks in for
Walking into a new barbershop shouldn't feel like an audition. For Uniondale residents weighing where to get their next fade, Camp Ave Barbershop in Merrick keeps it simple: a family barbershop where first-timers get greeted like regulars, the place is kept genuinely clean, and zero pressure comes standard.
One Google reviewer put it this way: "Love this shop! Always very friendly staff and obviously the cuts are great." Friendly staff is a theme that repeats across what customers mention, right alongside fades, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The welcome and the work aren't separate things here — the same barbers deliver both.
Uniondale sits near Hempstead and East Meadow, in a stretch of Nassau County with a barbershop on every other corner — which is exactly why the specific shop matters more than the closest one. Camp Ave earns the trip with skill you can check in the mirror: skin fades blended patiently, scissor cuts with real shape, line work that stays crisp as it grows.
Logistics won't fight you either. Walk-ins are welcome, so there's no appointment to chase down. Parking is free, both in the lot and on the street. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, kids are part of the regular clientele, and you can pay with credit, debit, or a tap of your phone. For questions, the number is (516) 868-4791.
How we work in Uniondale
Men's Haircuts & Scissor Cuts
Start with what a men's haircut should be: a barber who listens, scissor work where clippers would be lazy, and a finish checked before you're asked to approve it. Uniondale residents tired of coin-flip results at whatever shop had an open chair get consistency instead. No appointment needed — the shop welcomes walk-ins, and a wash can be added to the cut.
Fades & Tapers
The fade range covers skin fades and tapers from high to low, with the precise line work that separates a real fade from a clipper gradient somebody hurried. Reviewers on Google name the fades specifically when they praise this shop. For anyone in Uniondale, that reputation is the reason to make Merrick the destination instead of the backup plan.
Kids' Haircuts
Some kids climb into the chair grinning; others need ten patient minutes and a barber who doesn't sigh. Camp Ave staffs the second kind of patience. It's a family barbershop where children are a core part of the day's work, not an interruption to it, so Uniondale parents can bring a nervous kid without rehearsing apologies on the drive over.
Beard Trims & Shaping
Beard care and maintenance here means the full job: shaping to your face, a clean neckline, cheek lines that hold their edge, goatee and mustache trims where wanted, and a hot towel finish. If your current beard routine is trimmer, guard four, and hope — a barber's shaping pass will show you what the beard can actually do.
Hot Towel Shaves
The hot towel shave is the slowest thing on the menu, on purpose. Heat and lather prepare the skin, the shave is done with care, and you leave with a face smoother than any five-minute home job produces. Some customers save it for occasions; others just treat it as time that belongs to them.
Shape-Ups & Line-Ups
Crisp edges are the whole game between haircuts, and a shape-up or line-up delivers them in a short visit: hairline sharpened, temples cleaned, neckline restored. Because walk-ins are welcome, someone coming from Uniondale can treat it like the quick errand it is rather than an event that needs scheduling.
Buzz Cuts & Crew Cuts
Buzz cuts and crew cuts are honest clipper work — fast, even, and finished with a clean perimeter. The shop doesn't shortcut them just because they're simple; an uneven buzz is the most visible mistake in barbering. Walk in, pick your length, and leave with it done right.
Head Shaves
A head shave here starts with hot towel treatment to soften everything, then works to a smooth, even finish across the whole scalp. It's a service where a second set of trained eyes genuinely matters — the back of your own head is a guess at home. Regulars keep it in their routine as maintenance, not a special occasion.
Senior Haircuts
Senior haircuts are built around comfort: a wheelchair accessible entrance, a restroom on site, free parking close to the door, and barbers who work at the customer's pace. For Uniondale families arranging a haircut for an older parent, the whole visit stays manageable — no rushed chair time, no obstacles between the car and the cut.
Haircut & Wash Combos
A haircut and wash combo means the cut happens on clean hair — which is when a barber can judge weight, wave, and fall accurately. It's the difference between a cut that looks right in the shop and one that still looks right after your own shower at home. Choose it when you want the full result, not the quick version.
Eyebrow & Neck Cleanups
Eyebrow and neck cleanups handle the details that quietly age a haircut: brows gone wild, neck growth creeping past the collar. It's fast detail work you can walk in for, and it keeps you looking deliberate between full cuts. Many people tack it onto a beard trim or a shape-up and cover everything in one stop.
Uniondale questions, answered
I've never been to Camp Ave — what should I expect as a first-timer from Uniondale?
A friendly greeting and a real conversation about what you want before anything gets cut. Google reviewers repeatedly mention the welcoming staff. Walk in whenever works — no appointment, no pressure, and free parking when you arrive.
What kinds of fades do the barbers do?
Skin fades, taper fades, and everything across the high-mid-low range, with the precise line work the reviews call out. Bring a photo if you have one — the barber will tell you honestly how it maps to your hair.
Can I just get a line-up without a whole haircut?
Yes — shape-ups and line-ups are a standalone service. It's a quick visit that resets your hairline, temples, and neckline between full cuts.
Is the shop workable for a family member who uses a wheelchair?
Yes. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, there's an on-site restroom, and the free lot keeps the distance from car to chair short.
Do I need to bring cash?
No — credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments are all accepted, so pay however you normally do.
Just walk in.
Grab the bench out front if there’s a short wait — you’ll be in a chair before the coffee cools.
Call (516) 868-4791☎ (516) 868-4791