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Best Barber Shops in Washington DC

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Washington DC Barber Shops on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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1514 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

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4.8 (214)
Facebook
4.8 (124)
Yelp
4.8 (64)

Why choose this provider?

Lady Clipper Barber Shop is a full-service barbershop giving haircuts to individuals in Washington, D.C., and nearby places. Its hairstylists have more than a decade of combined experience styling and creating looks for their clients. One of its stylists, Gabby, won the "Best Barber Creation" award in 2018 at a hair show. The woman-owned company offers various hairstyles, including natural styles—braids and cornrows, clean fades, and crisp lines. Its primary hairstylist, Lesley Bryant, has over six years of industry experience. She established the business in 2017.

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Platinum Barber Services

3590 John McCormack Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20310

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5.0 (29)

Why choose this provider?

Platinum Barber Services offers a range of hair grooming solutions to clients in Washington DC and surrounding areas. Its list of services includes regular haircuts, shampoo, beard trims, and hot towel shaves. Coloring services for hair and beard are available as well. It also accommodates hairstyles such as mohawks and afros. In addition, the barbershop caters to children and students. Owner and barber stylist Danté Brown has more than two decades of experience styling hair.

  • Color / Dye
  • Beard Trimming
  • Kid's Cuts

2001 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

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5.0 (40)
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5.0 (4)

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Located in Washington, D.C., Jon Scott Cuts is a professional grooming studio that offers private suites for customers. It aims to provide private, safe, and clean services. Owner and operator Jon P. Scott has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in precision cutting and styling on any type of hair. Some of the barbershop's services include scissor cuts, tapered cuts, and color treatments. Mustache and beard trimming is also available. Jon Scott Cuts accommodates haircuts for children as well.

  • Shave
  • Beard Trim
  • Scissor Cuts

1106 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

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4.0 (102)
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3.5 (10)

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Albert C. Hillman Barber Shop is a barbershop and salon in Washington, DC that provides hairstyling services for men, women, and children in the area. The shop was established in 1971 and is owned and operated by Albert Hillman, a professional barber who specializes in family-friendly barbering services. His shop's services include classic haircuts, shampoo, mustache trims, razor shaves, and beard trims. Albert C. Hillman Barber Shop also caters to boys' haircuts and is an expert in first-time haircut services.

  • Kid's Cuts

1 M Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

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4.0 (704)
Yelp
2.5 (15)
Facebook
4.0 (8)

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Scissors & Scotch is a barbershop that offers grooming and spa services in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas. Its barbering services include haircut, hairstyling, and head shave. The shop also provides facial shave and trim using electric trimmers and razors. Traditional shave with hot and cold towels is also available. Treatments include cleansing shampoo and conditioning, face refresher, and soothing scalp massage. Scissors & Scotch has a fully stocked bar and a private lounge. It was featured in the Omaha-World Herald and the Reader.

  • Beard Trimming

4409 Bowen Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20019

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4.0 (152)
Yelp
4.0 (9)

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Lee's Barbershop is a business serving customers in Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas. It was established in 1986 and moved to its current location at Bowen Road back in 2007. The business strives to provide customers with professional and quality services, which include men's haircuts, hair graphics, and hair lining. Hair coloring services for the head and beard are also available. Ingrown hair and blackhead removal, as well as basic and exfoliating facials, are also offered.

  • Shave
  • Beard Trimming

201 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

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5.0 (82)
Yelp
5.0 (1)

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DC Barber and Spa is a barbershop that serves customers in Washington DC. Since 1970, the company has been providing services including hair cuts, hair color, and hot shaves for both men and women. In addition, the business offers waxing, facials, and quality nail care to its customers. DC Barber and Spa is considered as one of the top choices in the Capital Hill area because of its classic and old-style grooming with a mixture of today's trendy styles.

  • Shave
  • Beard Trimming

1019 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

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4.0 (171)
Google
4.0 (157)
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5.0 (15)

Why choose this provider?

A vintage-modern barbershop established in 2016, Signature Cuts and Shaves Barber Shop offers haircuts, shaves, and loc maintenance to its clients in Washington. Its haircut services include signature cut, executive cut, buzz cut, clean-up cut, and junior cut. The shop carries American Crew products. With over 21 years of experience in the industry, owner Julian Everett learned and worked for 15 years under his mother's own salon before establishing his own business.

  • Shave
  • Beard Trimming

Compare our Top Barber Shops

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Lady Clipper Barber Shop
1514 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Platinum Barber Services
3590 John McCormack Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20310
Jon Scott Cuts
2001 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Albert C Hillman Barber Shop
1106 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Scissors & Scotch
1 M Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Lee's Barbershop
4409 Bowen Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
DC Barber And Spa
201 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Signature Cuts and Shaves Barber Shop
1019 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001