Los Angeles Services & Professionals Barbershops

The 10 Best Barbershops in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best barbershops in Los Angeles in 2026 include Bolt Barbers in downtown for old-school cuts with a straight-razor finish, Fellow Barber in Highland Park, Blind Barber in Culver City, Active Barbers in Santa Monica for walk-ins at published prices, and The Best Cuts in Hollywood for fades on textured hair. Rose City in Pasadena, Americano in Long Beach, Master Barbers near LAX, Naya in Beverly Grove and Barberian in Encino round out the list.

Los Angeles barbershops range from $30 walk-in shops to private-chair studios that charge $90 or more, and the difference is mostly format rather than skill: how long the appointment runs, whether a hot-towel shave is included, and whether you can just show up. This list mixes long-running neighborhood shops with better-known modern ones and spreads them across downtown, the Westside, Hollywood, the Valley, Pasadena and Long Beach.

Prices below are the shops' own published figures where they give them. Several shops list a range because the price depends on the barber, so treat every number as a starting point and confirm when you book.

1. Bolt Barbers — Downtown LA

An old-school Spring Street shop where every cut ends with a straight-razor neck shave.

Specialty Fades, tapers, pompadours, straight-razor shavesBest for Men, boys and women's cuts; walk-ins by booking

Bolt Barbers describes itself as an old-school barbershop at Fifth and Spring, started in downtown in 2009, and says its barbers specialize in fades, tapers, undercuts, pompadours and high-and-tight military cuts. It also lists a women's haircut and style service.

The site says every haircut includes a straight-razor neck shave, hot towel and massage, and it lists a classic four-towel straight-razor shave as a separate service. Its published prices include a classic cut at $50, a buzz cut at $30, and a haircut with beard trim at $75.

Good to know: Parking is validated: the site says to park at 530 S Spring St and ask for a validation sticker inside.

460 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Google Maps Website

2. Fellow Barber — Highland Park, Silver Lake & Los Feliz

A brick-building Figueroa shop for classic cuts, skin fades and straight-razor shaves.

Specialty Classic cuts, skin fades, long hair, straight-razor shavesBest for Men and kids ages 6 to 12

Fellow Barber is a barbershop brand with locations in New York, San Francisco and two in Los Angeles, Highland Park and Silver Lake. Its site describes classic cuts and straight-razor shaves, with a signature shampoo, hot towel and product styling included on request.

The services page lists a standard haircut, a maintenance cut, a buzz cut, a longer-hair cut with shampoo and conditioning, a beard trim and a straight-razor face or head shave. It also explains that its lower-tier Classic Cut does not include skin fades or longer cuts, which need a Fellow or Senior Barber.

Good to know: Book a Fellow or Senior Barber, not the Classic Cut, if you want a skin fade or longer hair cut; the site lists prices only at booking.

5633 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Google Maps Website

3. Blind Barber — Culver City, Westside

A Culver City barbershop with a speakeasy-style bar in the back room.

Specialty Haircuts, beard trims, grooming products, backroom barBest for Adults who want a cut and a drink

Blind Barber's Culver City shop lists haircuts from $45, beard trims from $55 and a haircut with beard trim from $75, with online booking. The barbershop is listed as open 11 am to 8 pm daily.

Behind a nondescript door is a separate lounge, the Backroom, with a seasonal cocktail menu and its own hours, so the shop works for a group or a night out as well as a regular cut. Blind Barber also has a Highland Park location and sells its own hair and grooming products.

Good to know: The Backroom keeps different hours than the barbershop, so check its schedule if you plan to stay for a drink.

10797 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Google Maps Website

4. Active Barbers — Santa Monica

A Wilshire Blvd walk-in shop with the lowest published prices on this list.

Specialty Classic cuts, shaves, line-ups, kids and senior cutsBest for Men, kids and seniors on the Westside; walk-ins welcome

Active Barbers describes itself as offering classic cuts, shaves and line-ups on the Westside, with shops in Santa Monica and Culver City. Its services page says walk-ins are welcome.

It publishes a short price list: haircut $30, shave $35, kids $20, seniors $19, buzz cuts $15, line-ups $12 and beards $15, for standard services. Hours are listed as early morning to early evening on weekdays and Saturday, and 9 am to 3:30 pm on Sunday.

Good to know: Prices cover standard services only; ask your barber about anything beyond a basic cut, shave or line-up.

2509 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Google Maps Website

5. Master Barbers Los Angeles — Westchester, South LA & Inglewood

A Manchester Ave neighborhood shop with walk-ins and a price range per barber.

Specialty Haircuts, skin fades, scissor cuts, straight-razor shavesBest for Men, boys and families near LAX; walk-ins welcome

Master Barbers says it has been open since 2016 and describes itself as a family-friendly neighborhood shop, with walk-ins always welcome and online booking with optional prepayment. Its site says its barbers are experienced in clipper and shear work for different hair types and that some are licensed through the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

The service menu lists haircuts and skin fades at $35 to $60, a straight-razor shave with two hot towels at $45 to $60, and a haircut with beard trim at $40 to $70, with the price depending on the barber and demand. It also lists a father-and-son haircut.

Good to know: Because pricing varies by barber and demand, confirm the price for your chosen barber in the booking flow.

5610 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Google Maps Website

6. Naya Barbershop — Beverly Grove, Mid-City & Fairfax

A 3rd Street shop that pairs haircuts with facials, scalp treatments and color.

Specialty Haircuts, scissor cuts, beard work, men's facials and scalp careBest for Men who want a longer, spa-style appointment

Naya Barbershop is on West 3rd Street in Beverly Grove and markets itself as modern grooming with a calm, mindful approach. Its site says walk-ins are available, with Mondays by appointment only.

Published prices: haircut $90, scissor cut $120, haircut with beard trim $120, beard trim $50, and beard trim with head shave $70. It also lists men's facials, scalp treatments and gray-blending color, and offers first-time clients $20 off.

Good to know: Hours differ slightly between pages of the site, so call or check booking before you go on a Friday.

8036 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Google Maps Website

7. The Best Cuts — Hollywood

A private one-chair studio on Hollywood Blvd, run by a barber who focuses on textured hair.

Specialty Fades, lineups, waves and textured tops for coily and curly hair; house callsBest for Clients who want a private appointment; mobile service across LA

The Best Cuts is a private barber studio inside Empire Hair Studio on Hollywood Boulevard, led by master barber Michael Fields, who the site says has more than 20 years behind the chair. The site describes itself as a Black-owned barbershop and focuses on fades, burst fades, lineups, waves and textured tops for coily and curly hair.

Every service is by appointment. Published prices are a signature cut from $65, a cut with beard sculpt at $85, a beard sculpt at $40 and a lineup at $35. The studio also offers mobile house calls across Los Angeles from $300.

Good to know: It is a one-chair studio by appointment only, so book ahead and message or call to confirm your time.

5557 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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8. Rose City Barbershop — Pasadena

A Washington Blvd shop for traditional cuts, hot-towel shaves and kids' haircuts.

Specialty Traditional men's cuts, hot-towel shaves, kids' haircutsBest for Men, kids and seniors in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley

Rose City Barbershop, which its site says was established in 2017, says it specializes in traditional men's haircuts, classic hot-towel shaves and children's haircuts. The site lists four barbers and links to book with each.

Published prices: men's haircut $40, haircut and beard trim $50, kids and seniors $35, and a Tuesday and Wednesday haircut special at $30 (not valid on holiday weeks). Shampoo and styling is an extra $5, and the hot-towel shave price is set by the barber.

Good to know: The Tuesday and Wednesday haircut special is the cheapest slot; ask the barber for a hot-towel shave quote when you book.

1629 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

Google Maps Website

9. Americano Barber Co. — East Village, Long Beach

A downtown Long Beach neighborhood shop for traditional cuts and shaves, walk-ins welcome.

Specialty Traditional men's cuts and shavesBest for Men in downtown Long Beach; appointments and walk-ins

Americano Barber Co. describes itself as a friendly neighborhood barbershop in downtown Long Beach's East Village, offering handcrafted, traditional men's cuts and shaves. Its site says it takes both appointments and walk-ins.

Posted hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. The site does not post a price list, so ask when you book.

Good to know: Book online for a set time or walk in; Sunday hours run 11 am to 5 pm.

344 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802

Google Maps Website

10. Barberian Barbershop — Encino, San Fernando Valley

A Ventura Blvd shop for fades, tapers, textured crops and hot-towel shaves.

Specialty Fades, tapers, buzz cuts, textured crops, hot-towel shavesBest for Men and kids in Encino and the West Valley

Barberian Barbershop lists men's haircuts including skin and low, mid and high fades, tapers, buzz cuts and textured crops, plus haircut and beard trim, beard grooming and a hot-towel straight-razor shave. Its site says it serves Encino and nearby Valley neighborhoods such as Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and Woodland Hills.

Posted hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm, Friday 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. The site does not show prices without booking.

Good to know: Bring a photo of the cut you want; the site invites clients to show a reference.

17205-A Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

How much does a haircut cost in Los Angeles?

Among the shops on this list, published men's haircut prices run from about $30 at Active Barbers in Santa Monica, through $40 at Rose City in Pasadena and $50 at Bolt Barbers downtown, up to $90 at Naya in Beverly Grove. Beard trims, hot-towel shaves and add-ons are usually priced separately, and some shops quote a range that depends on the barber you choose.

Do LA barbershops take walk-ins or do I need an appointment?

It varies by shop. Active Barbers says walk-ins are welcome, Master Barbers says walk-ins are always welcome with online booking available, and Americano Barber Co. lists appointments and walk-ins. Bolt Barbers, Fellow Barber, Blind Barber and The Best Cuts push online booking, and The Best Cuts is by appointment only. If you have a deadline, book ahead and arrive a few minutes early.

What is a hot-towel straight-razor shave, and which shops do one?

A traditional shave softens the beard with hot towels and lather, then uses a straight razor. Bolt Barbers lists a four-towel straight-razor shave and ends every haircut with a straight-razor neck shave, Master Barbers lists a straight-razor shave with two hot towels, and Fellow Barber, Rose City and Barberian also offer shaves. Ask whether the shave is a separate service or included in the cut.

How do I find a barber who works with textured or coily hair?

Look for a shop that says so on its own site and shows finished work. The Best Cuts in Hollywood describes its focus as fades, lineups and styles for coily and curly textures. When you book anywhere else, say your hair type up front, ask which barber does the most fades on your texture, and look at that barber's recent photos.

How do I check that a barber in California is licensed?

California barbers are licensed by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and the Board's website has a license search where you can look up a name or license number. Some shops, such as Master Barbers, say on their own sites that their barbers are licensed through the Board.

How much should I tip a barber in LA?

Tipping is customary at LA barbershops, and 15 to 20 percent of the service price is a common range. Some small shops prefer cash, so check the shop's payment options when you book.

1. Bolt Barbers — Downtown LA

2. Fellow Barber — Highland Park, Silver Lake & Los Feliz

3. Blind Barber — Culver City, Westside

4. Active Barbers — Santa Monica

5. Master Barbers Los Angeles — Westchester, South LA & Inglewood

6. Naya Barbershop — Beverly Grove, Mid-City & Fairfax

7. The Best Cuts — Hollywood

8. Rose City Barbershop — Pasadena

9. Americano Barber Co. — East Village, Long Beach

10. Barberian Barbershop — Encino, San Fernando Valley

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