Grooming with intention · Albany, NY

A Man’s Heaven
& Woman’s
Paradise!

Precision haircuts. Considered grooming. Personal attention from Donnell Watkins at Distinguished Cuts Barbershop.

Distinguished Cuts brand illustration with burgundy walls, gold signage and black barber chairs
The Distinguished standardWe Put The MEN
in GentleMEN.
911 Central Avenue · AlbanyFades · Beards · Full-service groomingAppointments preferred · Walk-ins welcome
The grooming menu

Find your signature.

From a fresh fade to the full Distinguished treatment. Choose the service that fits your style and see your 25% booking deposit below.

Explore the complete service menu
More than the finish

Confidence starts
in the chair.

Founded in 2013, Distinguished Cuts brings Donnell Watkins’s experience and personal approach to grooming in Albany. Whether it is your child’s first visit, a regular cleanup or a complete refresh, the details matter.

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Attention to the individual.

Your hair, your style and your preferences guide the service.

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The complete experience.

Explore cuts, beard care, shampoo treatments and finishing services.

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Albany roots. Open doors.

A welcoming neighborhood barbershop serving adults and children, with on-site parking available.

Book with Donnell

Your time.
Your chair.
Your distinction.

Direct online booking is being prepared. The planned checkout will collect 25% of your service price, with the remainder due at your appointment.

For appointments now, call or text Donnell to confirm a time.

Starting service price
25% deposit
Remaining balance

Price preview only. This does not reserve an appointment or collect payment. Live availability, Stripe checkout and automatic confirmation will be enabled after setup and testing.

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Your Albany barbershop

Come through.
Leave Distinguished.

911 Central Avenue
Albany, New York 12206

Make time for yourself.

Monday–Saturday6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Eastern Time. Hours follow the current Booksy schedule. Availability is confirmed when your appointment is arranged; business hours do not guarantee an open chair.
ParkingAvailable on site
AppointmentsPreferred
Walk-insWelcome
For independent barbers

Your craft.
A Distinguished chair.

Looking for a professional space to serve your clients in Albany? Explore daily and weekly chair opportunities at Distinguished Cuts.

Take the next step.

Contact us with your preferred dates and a little about your work. We will discuss the application process and available chair opportunities with you directly.

Inquiries do not reserve a chair. Availability and next steps are confirmed directly with the shop.
Before your visit

A few good answers.

Where is Distinguished Cuts located?

You will find us at 911 Central Avenue in Albany, New York, with parking available on site. We welcome clients from Albany and the surrounding Capital Region.

Can I book directly with Donnell?

Yes. Call or text (518) 857-0789 to arrange your appointment directly. Online booking with a 25% deposit is being prepared and is not accepting reservations yet.

Do you offer kids cuts and beard services?

Yes. The menu includes kids cuts, beard shaping, shaves and a range of haircut and grooming treatments.

How can barbers inquire about a chair?

Contact the shop by text or email with your preferred dates. We offer daily and weekly chair opportunities and will discuss next steps directly with interested professionals.