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Best Barber Shops in Seattle

Our Recommended Top 12

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Seattle 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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9823 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

Barberella's Barbershop is a business serving Seattle clients. It offers a wide range of grooming services including haircuts, buzzcuts, skin fade, beard trim, and straight razor head shave. Consultations are available for hair coloring. Its website contains a brief description of each service to help clients identify their needs and preferences. A variety of photos are also available online for style inspiration. The shop's owner, Amanda Mayer, has been working in the industry since 2011.

Reputation:

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4.1
Google
4.0 / 5 (116)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (19)

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5.0
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407 15th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

Tim’s Barber Shop is a family-owned and family-operated business in Seattle that has been in the industry for over 50 years. Three generations of Nicholsons have helmed it, starting from its founding in 1966 by Jim Nicholson. The two-chair barbershop strives to maintain simple and old-fashioned traditions by accepting walk-in customers only. It provides haircuts for men, one-length buzz cuts, and beard trims—plus a special program for customers over 100 years old.

Reputation:

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4.0
Google
4.0 / 5 (124)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (74)
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (9)

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5.0
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1424 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Why choose this provider?

Counterbalance Barbershop is a business that is operating in the Seattle metro. This barbershop's services include haircuts, beard trims, and neck clean-ups for men. This team of three barbers can handle hairstyle requests from classic to contemporary. Among those detailed hairstyles that they offer are fade cuts, side parts, and disconnected cuts. The classic cuts that they provide are undercuts and military cuts. Counterbalance Barbershop's barbers, Piotr, Julio, and Jerardo, specialize in today's modern styles.

Reputation:

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4.5
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (91)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (11)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
321 Broadway East, Seattle, WA 98102
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

Located in Seattle, Buckhorn Barbershop is a business that serves men in the metro. The studio provides a range of haircuts and styling options to its clients, as well as beard trim, beard maintenance, straight-razor full-face shave, and straight-razor full-head shave. Moreover, its staff performs coloring, styling, and treatments services like Brazilian blowouts, B3 condition treatments, and chi thermal treatment. Buckhorn Barbershop allows its customers to book appointments through its website.

Reputation:

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4.3
Google
4.0 / 5 (97)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (28)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (5)

Professionalism:

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5.0
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Website
1007 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Kid's Cuts
  • Men’s Haircut
  • Grooming

Why choose this provider?

Jax Barber offers grooming services to customers in the Seattle community. It provides kid and adult haircuts, buzzcuts, beard trim, head shaving, and ear and brow waxing. Its services also include shampooing with conditioner and hot towels. In addition, it provides hair camo coloring, scalp massage, and head clean-up. The business handles different kinds of hair. It offers haircut membership and accepts customers by appointment and take walk-ins upon availability. A past customer praised the business's barber for creating his desired hairstyle and provided tips to maintain his hair.

Reputation:

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4.4
Google
4.0 / 5 (92)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (43)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (18)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
2000 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
  • Shave
  • Color / Dye
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

5th Ave Barber is a barbershop serving clients in and around the Seattle area. This barbershop consists of a team of three barbers with over 30 years of collective experience. Specializing in old-fashioned straight-edge razor shave, the team offers a wide range of services, including hair cutting and coloring, buzzcuts, and neck trims. Company owner and barber Rick Bort has been in the industry for four decades. 5th Ave Barber also provides clients with complimentary beverages and Wi-Fi access.

Reputation:

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4.0
Google
4.0 / 5 (108)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (35)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
2.8
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Website
1101 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Shave

Why choose this provider?

Madison Cuts is a traditional barbershop that has been serving clients in the Seattle metro and its neighboring communities for more than three decades. It provides short and long haircuts for men as well as short length, bob cut, and long layered haircuts for women. The barbershop also trims beards and offers shampoo and haircut packages. Madison Cuts also carries Kiierr products, including the Laser Hair Cap. Owner Lloyd Stokes has experience in managing a beauty and barber college.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.1
Google
4.0 / 5 (74)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (5)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (1)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
4480 Fauntleroy Way Southwest, Seattle, WA 98126
  • Kid's Cuts

Why choose this provider?

Headquartered in Capitol Hills, Rudy's in West Seattle is a barbershop providing hair cutting and styling services to clients in the metro. The shop, which shares its location with Real Fine Coffee, offers services such as buzz cut, short cut, long haircut, and long hair cut with a full blowout for individuals or groups. Scalp massages are available as an add-on. Rudy's has other locations all over Washington, Georgia, Oregon, and New York. It has been in operation since 1993.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
3.8
Google
4.0 / 5 (275)
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (275)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
2700 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
  • Shave
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

Established in 1957, Assembly Barber Shop serves clients in the Seattle area. It is a family-owned barbershop founded by John D. Essick, a Master Barber who has been cutting hair since the 1930s. It is currently owned and operated by John's grandson, Bryan, who worked as a barber in Clean Cut and Squire Barbershop. One of the shop's barbers, Andrew, is a hockey player who has been in the industry since 2014. Assembly Barber Shop also carries its own t-shirt and hat merchandise.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.1
Google
4.0 / 5 (113)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (14)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (2)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
5201 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Shave

Why choose this provider?

Steele Barber offers high-end men's grooming to clients in Seattle. The shop consists of experienced barbers and hairstylists, providing standard and signature haircuts, beard trim, grey blending, and shave. They also offer a wide range of spa services, including massage, facials, waxing, body wrap, and enhanced therapies. Steele Barber is also certified by The Grooming Collective, using quality skin and shave products from AVEDA. Its founders Victoria and Matth Humphrey, have been in the beauty industry for over 26 years.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.0
Google
4.0 / 5 (127)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (26)
Facebook
4.0 / 5 (8)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
Responsiveness
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Website
1917 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Shave
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

Squire Barbershop is an independent barber salon that serves clients in the Seattle area. It specializes in classic men's cut and precision barbering. The shop provides a range of hair services, which includes hot towel straight razor shave, beard or mustache trim, and a buzz cut. David Squire started Squire Barbershop as a one-chair shop and later expanded in 2010. The salon is committed to ensuring that every customer is comfortable during their appointment.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.3
Google
4.0 / 5 (268)
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (230)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (46)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
319 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
  • Shave
  • Beard Trimming

Why choose this provider?

Capelli's Gentlemen's Barbershop offers hair cutting, grooming, and styling services to customers in Seattle. Founded by Bobby Heyer, the shop offers head and face services such as its signature cut, buzz cut, kids cut, razor head shave, camo color, and scalp massage. In addition, it provides beard, mustache, or goatee trimming, brow waxing, ear waxing, and manicures. Capelli's Gentlemen's Barbershop, which has been in operation since 2003, has five locations throughout Seattle and one in Bellevue.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.0
Google
4.0 / 5 (225)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (126)
Facebook
4.0 / 5 (13)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Barbers primarily provide grooming services for men. That includes hairstyling, hair cuts, shaves, and beard trims. Some barbers also offer additional services, such as skin care treatments and eyebrow grooming. While barbers mostly work with men, some do offer limited services for women, as well. 

    When searching for the right barber, it's a good idea to check reviews online and look for someone you feel you can trust. Make sure the barber you select takes time to understand what it is you want when you get your hair cut or beard trim.
  • What is the best way to describe to your barber the haircut that you wish?

    If you have something specific in mind, it's always best to bring photographs for inspiration. That being said, keep in mind that every person's hair is different, so in some cases, it can be difficult to replicate inspiration photos exactly. If you can't find a photo, be as descriptive as you can by providing information about the length you want and the style you'd like to achieve.

  • What to expect when you go to a barber for the first time?

    When you visit the barber, you can expect to spend the first few minutes discussing your services. If you're there for a haircut, your barber will likely ask you questions about the desired outcome. After, your hair is washed or wetted, and then your barber will begin to cut using either scissors or clippers. At the end of the cut, most barbers take time to dry and style before taking payment.

  • What is the difference between a hairstylist and a barber?

    Barbers are most often trained to provide cuts and other services for men's hair and shorter hairstyles. They often work with clippers over scissors. On the other hand, hairstylists most often work with long hair and use a variety of scissors, clippers, and styling tools.

  • Do you tip barbers?

    It is customary to tip barbers when they provide good service. Tips range from about 15% to 20%, but of course, most barbers appreciate tips in any amount. If you feel that your barber did an exceptionally great job, it's acceptable to leave a tip that's higher than 20%.

  • What kind of men\'s haircuts are available?

    There are plenty of haircuts for men of varying lengths, and each style is best suited to different hair types. Men who are unsure of what they want should take time to research styles prior to booking an appointment with the barber. Some of the most popular haircuts include the pompadour, textured crop top fade, and faux hawk fade.

  • What is the barber\'s paradox?

    The barber's paradox is a puzzle, also known as Russell's paradox, about a town in which all residents must be clean-shaven. In this town, the barber is one who shaves all those, and only those, who don't shave themselves. In the paradox, it's assumed that everyone is male, the barber must be shaved, and townspeople may only shave themselves, not the barber. The question in this paradox is, who shaves the barber?