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Traveling this summer? Just because you're on the road doesn't mean you can't keep your fade tight. We found
the most skilled barbers working in some of America’s biggest cities. These
spots span the gamut of prices, styles, and clientele. In one of these shops you might bump into Drake, while Al Gore is known to frequent another. But wherever you end up, we can just about guarantee any of these shops will up your swag (and shag) for summertime. So, click on the images above to check out our list of 10 American Barbershops You Have to Visit.
The Blind Barber
The Blind Barber
339 East 10th Street, New York, NY
blindbarber.com
Cut: $40
Grab a drink and get one of the best classic cuts you’ll find in the city at this no-frills barbershop, classic cocktail lounge hybrid. There are more than a few great barbers downtown these days, but none are this cool.
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Denny Moe’s Superstar Barbershop
2496 Frederick Douglas Blvd., New York City, NY
dennymoesuperstarbarbershop.com
Cut: $20
Turn ‘em clippers on! Denny Moe’s is the hottest legit barbershop going right now in Harlem. With clients like Usher, Lloyd Banks, and Nelly on its roster, Denny Moe’s Superstar Barbershop has swagger like you read about.
State Street
State Street Barbers
1313 Washington St., Boston, MA
www.statestreetbarbers.com
Cut: $34
With dark-wood décor and a throwback motif, the shop prides itself on its masculine appeal, so you won’t end up feeling like a nancy if you bump into any of the old-time townies from Southie on your way out.
Belmont
The Belmont Barbershop
www.belmontbarbershop.com
328 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL
Cut: $17 and up
With a pool table on the floor and a giant sailfish pinned up on the wall, this place has a pretty mellow vibe. But there’s nothing unprofessional about the way the barbers here sling their scissors. These dudes are expert craftsmen, and they’ve got plenty of happy customers in the City of Wind.
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2B Groomed
270 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA
www.2bgroomed.com
Cut: $15 and up
Known for its debonair, bow-tie-wearing staff, and grooming packages that can be tailored to fit just about any man’s needs, 2B Groomed is considered the place to get chopped up proper in the City of Brotherly Love.
House Cuts
House Cuts Barbershop
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B323, Independence Avenue, DC
(202) 225-2327
Cut: $14
Put yourself in a position of power and hop into the barber’s chair at House Cuts in D.C., a humble barbershop with some regulars who just happen to be some of the most powerful men in the world. Al Gore and Dick Cheney have gotten snipped here, and it’s rumored that Gerald Ford was in for a trim before taking his Presidential Oath.
Chop Shop Miami
Chop Shop Barbershop
7283 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL
www.chopshopbarbershop.com
Cut: $25 and up
With the look and feel of a real chop shop—customers wait their turn in leather bucket racecar seats—Chop Shop Barbershop is the 305’s premier place to get trimmed. With a hip-hop skewed clientele and direct access to the South Beach scene, Chop Shop rules in the city where Money Is A Major Issue.
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Birds Barbershop
1107 E 6th St. Austin, TX
www.birdsbarbershop.com
Cut: from $15
This rock-club inspired chain (there are multiple locations in Austin) is sponsored by Lone Star Beer, so every customer gets a free brew with a cut. Not a bad way to start a night in a city famous for music and booze—not to mention University of Texas co-eds.
Baxter
Baxter Finley
515 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
www.baxterfinley.com
Cut: $40
This old school style barbershop is a spin-off of the revered men’s grooming brand Baxter of California. Though flush in the middle of West Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, the shop eschews posh, salon-type extras, only offering well-crafted haircuts and the cleanest of shaves.
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F.S.C. Barber
696 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA
Cut: $40
www.fscbarber.com
The fine group of gentlemen at hipster Mecca Freeman’s Barbershop on New York City’s Lower East Side have recently opened this shop in The Mission District of San Francisco. Renowned for its turn-of-the-century aesthetic and the manly, throw-back style, F.S.C. Barber is poised to make some waves on the left coast.
