Barbershops around Boston

Tweed Barbers: Located on the South End’s Washington Street, Tweed Barbers blends the classic barbershop feel with a modern edge, which makes the shop—formerly called State Street Barbers—an appropriate spot for both you and your grandfather.

Tweed Barbers: Barber Mike Stone gives a customer an early morning cut.

968 The Shop: A suitably cool barbershop for a suitably cool neighborhood, 968 The Shop offers everything a good barbershop should, from hot towel shaves to fades.

968 The Shop: Larry Jr. cleaned up a customer’s ‘do with precision.

Firicano’s: A classic-feeling barbershop in the North End, Firicano’s is a typical Italian barbershop with 21st-century trimmings. They don’t take appointments, so you’ll just have to show up and enjoy a complimentary coffee while you wait.

Firicano’s: The shop’s two barbers, owner Rich Firicano and Sal Presti (pictured above), have been giving cuts for decades.

Anfa: Steps from Newbury Street, the clean and modern-looking Anfa barbershop aims to provide an alternative to the neighborhood’s expensive salons.

Ball and Buck: Hidden in the back of the Newbury Street location of the hunting-inspired menswear store is a small barbershop with two chairs. Their barbers, Dwayne and Van (pictured above), give high-quality cuts in one of the coolest spots in the city.

Ball and Buck: In the chair, James Doyle gets his hair trimmed by barber Van Capizzano.

Barbershop Deluxe: This South End shop aims to provide a neighborhood barbershop experience reminiscent of a former time. Only a two-minute walk from the Orange Line, the clippers at Barbershop Deluxe have been running for over 18 years.

Barbershop Deluxe: As a client sat in the chair, barber Justin Simas shaped his fade.

Floyd’s Barbershop: A barbershop for both men and women, Floyd’s offers cuts of all lengths, coloring services, and design services. The Cambridge location has music posters plastered around the walls for a rock ‘n’ roll vibe.

Floyd’s Barbershop: Barber Rebecca Carreiro gives a client an undercut.

Razors Barbershop: Easily identifiable from its bright green interior, the shop is adorned with talented barbers and classic images like Marlon Brando shaving.

Razors: Owner Anthony Berriola used a straight razor to style customer Eric Cabral’s hair. The barbers can even be booked for private shaving events, such as bachelor parties.

Boston Barber Co.: No Boston barbershop list would be complete without Boston Barber Co. Sports on the screens, neon signs, and straight razor shaves keep this Boston classic a go-to for many.

Boston Barber Co.: The company has two locations. One is in Beacon Hill, and one is in the North End. If you’re feeling really adventurous, the latter has a tattoo parlor in the back. Above, North End shop manager Brennan Osgood shaves a client’s head.