Founder · Master Barber · 22+ yrs
Dred
Skin fades · Hair art · Transformations
Founded the shop in June 2004. Brought the rhythm of West African barbering to the Bronx — and built a chair every neighbor calls home.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Fresh out the chair
This week at Dred
Skin Fades
High-Top Fade
Braids
Cornrows + Lineup
Skin Fades
360 Waves & Beard
Lineups
Mohawk Drop Fade
Transformations
Blonde Hair Art
Kids Cuts
Two-Strand Twists
Styling
Loc Bun Style
Styling
Afro Shape-Up
Shop Life
The Dred Crew
Shop Life
Dred — The Owner
Transformations
Versace Hair Design
Lineups
Box Fade Lineup
Lineups
Beard Sculpt
Transformations
Twist Updo + Design
Braids
Stitch Cornrows
Kids Cuts
Mini Twists
Kids Cuts
Kid's Buzz Cut
Skin Fades
Clean Buzz
Shop Life
Dred Behind The Clippers
Shop Life
Dred · Times Square
Transformations
Color & Cut Session
Skin Fades
High-Top Fade
Braids
Cornrows + Lineup
Skin Fades
360 Waves & Beard
Lineups
Mohawk Drop Fade
Transformations
Blonde Hair Art
Kids Cuts
Two-Strand Twists
Styling
Loc Bun Style
Styling
Afro Shape-Up
Shop Life
The Dred Crew
Shop Life
Dred — The Owner
Transformations
Versace Hair Design
Lineups
Box Fade Lineup
Lineups
Beard Sculpt
Transformations
Twist Updo + Design
Braids
Stitch Cornrows
Kids Cuts
Mini Twists
Kids Cuts
Kid's Buzz Cut
Skin Fades
Clean Buzz
Shop Life
Dred Behind The Clippers
Shop Life
Dred · Times Square
Transformations
Color & Cut Session
Inside the shop
Step inside the room.
Take a walk through Dred African Barbershop — the chairs, the clippers, the culture. Over 22 years of Bronx history, all under one roof.
Dred African Barbershop
60 E 174th St · Bronx, NY
Est. June 2004
Tap play · ~2 min walkthrough
The Braiding Salon
Where the women do their thing.
Cornrows, box braids, locs, weaves and silk presses — the women's side of Dred African Barbershop is its own world. Step into the salon and watch the craft happen.
Hair Braiding Salon · Women's Hair Care
Fati · Pat · Irene · Rosemary
Est. June 2004
Tap play · ~1 min walkthrough
Behind The Braids
A closer look with our braiders.
Straight from the salon floor — the styles, the patience, and the hands that keep the Bronx looking sharp.
Hair Braiding Salon · Featured
Fati Empress
60 E 174th St · Bronx
Tap play · with sound
Ɛyɛ Twi Mu · In Twi
Fati speaks to Ghana.
For our Bronx family with roots in Ghana — Fati walks through the braiding salon and explains every style in Twi, so you feel right at home before you even sit down.
Hair Braiding Salon · Twi
Fati Empress · Maame Twi
60 E 174th St · Bronx
Tap play · with sound · in Twi
Skin Fades ✦Box Braids ✦Lineups ✦Cornrows ✦Beard Sculpts ✦Kids Cuts ✦Twists ✦Hot Towel Shaves ✦Knotless Braids ✦Designs ✦Skin Fades ✦Box Braids ✦Lineups ✦Cornrows ✦Beard Sculpts ✦Kids Cuts ✦Twists ✦Hot Towel Shaves ✦Knotless Braids ✦Designs ✦
What we do
Services crafted for the culture.
From a clean fade to a full head of knotless braids — every service starts with a real conversation about you and your style.
Founder · Since June 2004
Dred
Founder · Master Barber
A Bronx institution since June 2004
The legacy of
Dred.
“I came from Ghana with a pair of clippers and a dream. The Bronx gave me a home — so I built a chair where every neighbor feels like family.”
— Dred, Founder
Born in Accra and raised on the rhythm of West African barbershops, Dred opened his shop on E 174th St in June 2004. For over 22 years, the chair has stayed in the same neighborhood — serving three generations of Bronx families across skin fades, hair art, knotless braids and the kind of conversation you can’t get anywhere else.
Today Dred mentors a roster of master barbers and braiding artistes, each one chosen for craft and character. The shop has become a cultural hub — where culture, conversation, and craftsmanship meet under one respected legacy.
2004
Founded
22+
Years in the Bronx
10K+
Clients served
The team · Mentored by Dred
Meet your artistes.
Every chair at Dred is run by an artiste hand-picked and mentored by the founder himself — craft, character, and culture in equal measure.
Barber · 9 yrs
Kofi
Skin fades · Lineups · Beard sculpting
Sharp fades and clean lineups with a steady hand. Bronx-rooted and mentored under Dred — known for crisp parts and a welcoming chair.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Senior Barber · 7 yrs
Ussif Barber
Beards · Lineups · Waves
Razor-sharp lineups and 360 waves that hit different in the sunlight.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Barber · 5 yrs
Jeega
Skin fades · Tapered cuts · Lineups
Steady hands and sharp finishes. Bronx-raised and mentored under Dred — known for clean tapers and crisp lineups.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Senior Barber · 10 yrs
Bernard
Skin fades · Shape-ups · Beard sculpting
Sharp shape-ups and precise fades with a steady, confident hand. Bronx-rooted and known for clean finishes and a welcoming chair.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Barber · 5 yrs
IB
Skin fades · Lineups · Beard sculpting
Sharp fades and clean finishes with a confident hand. Bronx-rooted and mentored under Dred — known for crisp lineups and a steady chair.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Barber · 6 yrs
Sir, Do
Skin fades · Lineups · Shape-ups
Clean fades and crisp lineups with a focused, steady hand. Bronx-rooted and mentored under Dred — known for sharp shape-ups and a welcoming chair.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Hair Braiding Salon · Women's Hair Care
Meet your braiders.
Locs, weaves, wash & sets, dreadlocks — our women's hair artists bring West African craft and Bronx warmth to every chair. Call ahead to book your appointment.
Master Braider · 12+ yrs
Fati Empress
Locs · Weaving · Wash & Sets
The empress of locs and weaves. Fati turns protective styles into crowns — Bronx-rooted, West African trained, and mentored under Dred.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Stylist · 8 yrs
Pat Ohemaa Bronx
Wash & Sets · Silk Press · Weaving
Sleek sets and silk-soft presses. Ohemaa brings salon-fresh finishes to every wash and weave — the Bronx's go-to for a flawless finish.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Loctician · 6 yrs
Irene
Dreadlocks · Retwists · Styling
Locs retwisted to perfection and styled with care. Irene keeps dreadlocks neat, healthy, and uniquely yours.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
Stylist · 5 yrs
Rosemary
Weaving · Wash & Blowouts · Styling
Seamless weaves and bouncy blowouts. Rosemary's steady hand and warm chair make every visit feel like a treat.
Mon–Sun, 7am–11pm
The work
Cuts, braids, transformations.
Skin Fades
Braids
Skin Fades
Lineups
Transformations
Kids Cuts
Styling
Styling
Shop Life
Shop Life
Transformations
Lineups
Lineups
Transformations
Braids
Kids Cuts
Kids Cuts
Skin Fades
Shop Life
Shop Life
Transformations
Before & after
The transformations speak for themselves.
Drag the slider to see what 45 minutes in our chair can do. Real clients, real cuts, no filters.
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4.5★
155+ Google reviews
The experience · Since June 2004
More than a haircut. A Bronx institution.
For over 22 years, Dred has built more than a barbershop — he built a community hub where culture, conversation, and craftsmanship meet. Step inside and you’re not just a customer; you’re part of a room that has shaped the borough for two decades.
African Energy
Afrobeats, Highlife, Amapiano in rotation. The vibe is alive.
A Neighborhood Hub
Since 2004, a place where the Bronx gathers — sports, politics, music, life.
Three Generations
Grandfathers, fathers, sons. Families have grown up in this chair.
Mentorship & Craft
Dred trains every artiste in the shop. Craft is taught, not assumed.
The community speaks
155+ Bronx neighbors agree.
4.5 on Google
High-Top Fade“Best fade in the Bronx — period. The energy in the shop is unmatched, feels like family every single visit.”
Jamal R.
Cornrows + Lineup“Got cornrows done by Aminata. Took her time, neat parts, lasted weeks. I'm never going anywhere else.”
Aisha K.
Two-Strand Twists“Brought my son for his first style. They were patient, kind, and the twists came out perfect. Real community spot.”
Marcus D.
360 Waves & Beard“Walked in for waves and a beard sculpt and walked out feeling like a new man. Hot towel finish was elite.”
Tony P.
Loc Bun Style“Got my locs styled — the bun came out beautiful. The music, the conversation, it's a whole experience.”
Brenda S.
Mohawk Drop Fade“Been coming here for 4 years. Dred knows exactly what I want before I even sit down. Real ones.”
Devonte M.
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Address
60 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10452
Call us
(718) 299-8955Hours
- Monday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The shop
60 E 174th St · Bronx, NY