History
Chelsea Barbers was founded in 1997 by Colombian immigrant Bertilda (Betty) Garcia. Betty has been involved in the beauty industry for over 25 years. A Master Barber herself, she is an expert with traditional and modern haircuts using shears, straight edge razor shaves. Prior to starting her business, she perfected her skills at the famous Sherry-Netherland hotel's barbershop. Betty's experience properly prepared her for opening Chelsea Barbers. Located at the landmarked London Terrace apartment complex (23rd Street & 10th Ave.), Chelsea Barbers quickly became a neighborhood staple, known as the cultishly popular,