On the road and in need of a shave? Maybe you’re new to town and you want to find the perfect barber who gets your needs and treats you like family?
Wherever you are in the country, we’ve got you covered. We asked our editors to name the best barbers in their streets, and from Atlanta to LA, Chicago to Miami and more, these are the cream of the crop.
Various Locations / Website
For a classic barber experience, head to any of Gino’s three locations. Not only can you receive a quality haircut, but this barbershop also offers a carefully curated selection of skin, haircare, shave, and beard products. Check the rest of the great barber’s on Atlanta’s full list.
630 E. Hyman Ave. / Website
This no-fuss barbershop is the ultimate destination for every client’s grooming needs. The Aspen Barbershop’s skilled team delivers precision cuts, hot shaves, and expert beard grooming while maintaining their no-nonsense approach. From classic fades to specialty services, they consistently exceed expectations. Find even more talent on Aspen’s full list.
245 Newbury St. / Website
For a quality haircut or stylistic transformation, look no further than Barbershop Lounge, located in the heart of Back Bay. With a reputation of top-tier cuts that spans over 16 years, the Lounge unites a men’s barbershop and salon under one roof. Check the full roster of great barbers on Boston’s full list.
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948 W. Fulton Market / Website
What’s better than a sharp haircut, a craft cocktail and tasty bites all in one place? The Blind Barber in Chicago's Fulton Market District offers more than just a haircut; it’s an entire experience designed to elevate your grooming. The best part? Inside the small, minimalist barber shop, which features only four barber chairs, lies a speakeasy door leading to an intimately rustic bar serving some of the city’s best cocktails. Be sure to check out the other barbers on Chicago’s full list.
2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton / Website
Eddie Arthur Salon is a premier destination for luxurious haircuts and personalized styling. Helmed by hair experts Eddie Rubinov and Arthur Shamalov, the salon offers a tailored approach to haircare, focusing on precise cuts that enhance each client’s unique look. Whether it’s a sleek trim, a bold new style, or a transformative haircut, Eddie Arthur’s skilled team ensures every client feels refreshed and confident, with their hair ideally suited to their vision. Don’t leave without taking a peek at the other barbers on the Hampton’s full list.
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Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 1 / Website
Step through an unassuming janitor’s door into a Prohibition-era paradise at The Barbershop Cuts and Cocktails. This hidden gem inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers a cutting-edge concept where you can sip craft cocktails while getting a fresh cut or straight razor shave from top barbers. Cheers to that! Feeling lucky? Try the other barbers on Vegas’ full list.
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With locations across Los Angeles, Fellow Barber began as a necessity and has since set a new standard for barbershops. Offering top-notch haircuts and a fresh line of grooming products, they help you take the barbershop experience back home. Be sure to check LA’s full list.
1614 Alton Rd., Ste. 201, Miami Beach / Website
Few places turn hair into art like Peter Alexander Salon. With more than 20 years of experience, Peter Moodley’s light-filled salon is a welcoming environment for clients to feel like their best selves. Men can enjoy haircut and stylings which includes a personal consultation and haircut. Men can add additional services such as a beard trim and men’s camouflage color. Miami is a fashionable city, so be sure to check the other talented barber’s on the 305’s full list.
29 East 61st, 4th and 5th floor / Website
Longtime friends Eddie Rubinov and Arthur Shamalov provide cutting-edge haircuts for all. With years of experience and developing cutting-edge haircut techniques, the dream team is living the dream of owning their salon. The salon has two floors worth of incredible service, luxurious haircuts and color and hair treatments that will have your hair shine flawlessly. There’s even more to explore on NYC’s full list.
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13925 Yale Ave, Irvine / Website
With locations in Irvine, Laguna Hills and Ladera Ranch, Danckuts was inspired by the nickname founder Zac Reese's father gave to his haircut as a kid. What makes Danckuts unique is its high-tech engineering that measures bone structure at 34 different data points, ensuring your haircut is perfectly suited to you. Find even more fresh fades on Orange County's full list.
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2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 108, Coral Gables / Website
Nicest Barbers Barbershop offers classic, traditional, and contemporary grooming services for men, including hot towel shaves and various haircuts. Established in 2015 by Bobby Joshua, the shop emphasizes professionalism and a unique barbershop experience. These barbers are committed to delivering quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction with every visit. See even more great stylists on Palm Beach’s full list.
2401 Lombard St. / Website
Opened in 2007 by a talented husband and wife duo, this friendly neighborhood barbershop embraces the family atmosphere. With father and son cuts, a sibling package and baby’s first haircut, there’s no place quite like Barber on 24th. Enjoy even more special treatment at one of the other great barber’s on Philly’s full list.
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3066 El Cajon Blvd. / Website
Founder Issam Hadi’s passion for cutting hair started in his father’s barbershop in Iraq; he even jokes that he was born with scissors and razors in his hands. The proud owner of his own shop in San Diego, Hadi has been perfecting his craft for over 30 years, bringing his warm hospitality and artful skills to give clients an amazing look and personal experience. Don’t stop there. Explore the rest of San Diego’s full list.
2632 3rd St. / Website
Hometown barber Christopher Eliares (aka Cream the Barber) finally opened his own salon in 2014. While the decor is slightly retro—wood-paneled walls and a barber’s pole—the styling techniques are cutting-edge. Eliares and his seven co-barbers have true range: They’ll take a little off the top or whip up pompadours, fades, undercuts, lineups, portraits and freestyle designs, plus shaves and beard trims. The cuts are meticulous and the vibe unpretentious. Find even more fresh cuts on San Francisco’s full list.
6560 N Scottsdale Rd. / Website
Boardroom Styling Lounge has been transforming the heads of Scottsdale’s gentlemen for almost 20 years. Opt for the signature spa-inspired Benchmark haircut, which includes everything you need for an upgraded new look: personal consultation; expert cut; precision neck shave; paraffin hand dip; scalp, face and hand massage; and an everyday styling demonstration. Find even more great fades on Scottsdale’s full list.
855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto / Website
Tucked away in Town and Country Village, 18|8 Palo Alto defines itself as a “modern barbershop for the modern gentleman.” Semi-private styling chairs play host to a wide variety of high-end grooming services, signature Executive haircuts and straight-razor shaves to more indulgent scalp, face and nail treatments. Discover more talent on Silicon Valley’s full list.
818 Rhode Island Ave. / Website
Since opening their doors in 2013, Barber of Hell’s Bottom has been providing a devilishly great experience to all of its customers. The shop has been blending traditional barbershop offerings with modern techniques to provide cuts for some of the city’s most stylish men. Get the capital treatment at any one of DC’s barbers on the full list.
Why not pair that fresh fade with one of our favorite coffees across the country?
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