Barbershops in Scottsdale

For a haircut in Scottsdale, the directory lists local barbershops in Old Town, along Scottsdale Road, Camelback Road, Hayden Road, Miller Road and 90th Street. Services range from fades and tapers to beard line-ups and hot towel shaves, and each listing has a phone number so you can ask about walk-ins or book a chair. Call first, since some shops work by appointment.

How do you choose a barbershop?

A good barber is a personal choice, but these questions narrow it down.

• Walk-ins or appointments? Ask whether you can just show up, or whether it is best to book.
• What services do they list? Fades, tapers, beard work, kids' cuts and straight razor shaves are different skills. Check the services on the listing.
• Do they cut kids' hair? Several Scottsdale shops list kids' haircuts.
• How long does a visit take? A cut with a hot towel shave takes longer than a quick trim.
• How do I show what I want? Bring a photo on your phone. It helps more than describing it.
• What does it cost? Ask the price for the cut and any add-ons before you sit down.

Who cuts hair in Scottsdale?

These are real shops from the directory. Phone numbers are shown on each listing.

The list includes Blurred Lines Barbershop, which has two Scottsdale shops, one on Main Street in Old Town and one in Optima Sonoran Village on Camelback Road, and lists a mobile barber van. HQ Barbershop on 90th Street lists straight razor shaves and facials. Shaving Grace Barbershop on Miller Road lists men's and kids' haircuts and razor skin fades.

What is a hot towel shave?

A hot towel shave starts with a warm, damp towel on your face to soften your beard and open your skin. The barber then applies lather and shaves with a razor. Some shops finish with a cool towel or a moisturizer. Some Scottsdale shops include a hot lather neck shave and a steamed towel with a haircut, so ask what comes with yours.

If you have never had one, tell the barber it is your first. Tell them also about sensitive skin or ingrown hairs. They can adjust.

What is the difference between a fade, a taper and a line-up?

• A fade blends short hair into shorter hair or skin, going from longer on top to very short at the sides and back.
• A taper is a more gradual cut that gets shorter toward the neckline and around the ears.
• A line-up, or edge-up, cleans the hairline and beard line with a sharp edge.
• A skin fade blends all the way down to the skin.

If you are not sure which you want, show a photo and ask your barber what they would suggest.

How do you keep a haircut looking good in the Arizona summer?

Sun and sweat show up fast on a fresh cut. Wear sunscreen on newly shaved skin and the back of your neck, and ask your barber how often to come back. A cut every few weeks keeps the edges sharp.

Questions people ask

Do Scottsdale barbershops take walk-ins?

Some do and some work by appointment. Call the shop or check its listing before you go, particularly on weekends.

Do any Scottsdale barbershops cut kids' hair?

Yes. Blurred Lines Barbershop and Shaving Grace Barbershop both list kids' haircuts. Ask about wait times and whether they have something to keep a nervous child comfortable.

Where can you get a beard trim in Old Town Scottsdale?

Shops on Main Street in Old Town, including Blurred Lines Barbershop, list beard line-ups and beard sculpting. Call to ask whether you need an appointment.

See every barbershop in Scottsdale