Est. ~1975  ·  21 Second Ave  ·  Long Branch, NJ

Montalvo'sBarber Shop

Half a century of clean fades, sharp line-ups, and hot-towel shaves — cut by the same family that's kept a straight razor steady in Long Branch for about fifty years.

★★★★★ 4.8 on Google Open today 21 2nd Ave, Long Branch

The Chair

Services & Prices

No gimmicks, no upsells. Just a good haircut at a fair price — the way it's been done at this corner for three generations.

Classic CutScissor or clipper, styled and finished the way you like it.
$25
Skin FadeClean taper down to the skin, blended sharp and even.
$30
Cut & BeardFull haircut with a shaped, lined-up beard to match.
$40
Beard Line-UpCrisp edges and a clean neckline — in and out.
$18
Hot-Towel ShaveStraight razor, hot towel, the full traditional treatment.
$28
Kids & SeniorsSame care, easy price. First haircuts always welcome.
$20+

Prices shown are typical — please confirm in shop. Cash & card accepted.

Walk-ins always welcome — no appointment needed. Call ahead

The Chairs

Ask For Your Barber

Regulars know who they want. New here? Any chair's a good chair.

J

Jose

Barber

Takes his time and won't rush your fade. Precision on every pass.

B

Benjamin

Barber

Old-school hand on a line-up and a straight-razor finish.

Have a favorite barber? Ask for them by name when you call — they'll be glad you did.

Warm, lived-in interior of a neighborhood barbershop

Our Story

A Long Branch Institution

For about fifty years, the same family has stood behind these chairs on Second Avenue. Fathers who got their first haircut here now bring their sons — and their sons bring theirs.

Three generations have sat in these chairs. Some of them on the same afternoon.

Nothing fancy, nothing that wasn't earned. A sharp cut, an honest price, and the kind of welcome that makes a barbershop feel like the neighbor's living room. That's why people keep coming back — and keep sending their kids.

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What The Neighborhood Says

Reviews

4.8
65 Google reviews
Best fade in Long Branch, and I've tried them all. Been coming for years and they've never once missed.
Longtime regular · Google review
Fair price, no gimmicks, and they treat you like family the second you walk through the door.
Google review
Took my son for his first haircut — same shop my father took me to. That says just about everything.
Google review
Walked in on a Saturday, barely waited, walked out sharp. They don't rush the work, and it shows.
Google review

Find Us

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On Second Avenue, right in the heart of Long Branch. Walk in, or send a note to plan ahead.

Hours

Monday8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
21 2nd Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-4655
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