Russell Manley

<p>Some might call Russell Manley the&nbsp;pioneer of the&nbsp;retro-modern barbershop movement. A British transplant and long-time barber, Manley opened his first New York shop on the Lower East in 2008, originally named Tommy Guns. Years later, the uber-trendy location expanded to a second shop in Williamsburg.</p><br><p>Brooklyn has become Manley’s main hub. Manly rebranded the salon and debuted a new name: Ludlow Blunt. Located on&nbsp;85 N 3rd Street in Brooklyn, NY, Ludlow Blunt offers the atmosphere of a true traditional barbershop.&nbsp;"Our interior has authentic 1885 Cuban mahogany pharmacy cabinets and original 1930's barber chairs," Manley says. "Every detail—from the fans to the light switches and cash register—is all original."</p><br><p>Even though Manley credits some of the shop's popularity to its authentic barbershop feel, it's not only a place for men.&nbsp;"The atmosphere is that of a high-end barbershop, but our staff is comprised of all senior stylists and trained hairdressers," Manley says. "In fact, 50 percent of our clients are women. We offer everything a woman could get at a regular salon, but we cater to guys for shaves and cuts, too."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>