Barbers, hot shaves and men’s waxing in Costa Mesa. What it costs, who takes walk-ins.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Costa Mesa lists from $35 at a neighborhood studio, $40 at an independent barber and $50 at a traditional shop. Want a hot towel shave? RSBarber lists one at $45 and Eagle & Pig at $65. Need a chest or back wax? European Wax Center publishes its prices. Want a chain, no fuss? Sport Clips has online check-in.
Costa Mesa has barbers on Newport Blvd, Harbor Blvd and a few corners you only find by following a good fade. Here’s who does what, for how much, and what we couldn’t confirm.
$35
haircut at Hair Art Studio, a published Fresha price
$65
hot towel shave at Eagle & Pig, classic straight razor
$30
chest wax strip at European Wax Center Costa Mesa
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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Grooming in Costa Mesa compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
Hair Art StudioAdams Ave
Basic and precision cuts
$35
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—
Basic BarberHarbor Blvd
Classic cut, skin fade
From $38
—
—
RSBarberNewport Blvd
Fades, hot shave, nose and ear wax
$40
—
—
Eagle & PigMonrovia Ave
Traditional cuts, razor shave
$50
No, appointments
—
Matt The Barber Tangier’s BarbershopSt. Clair St
Cuts, shaves, head shaves
$50
—
—
Floyd’s 99 BarbershopHarbor Blvd
Fades, razor shaves, waxing
—
—
—
King’s ParlorSuperior Ave
Cuts, hot towel shave
—
—
—
Sport ClipsE 17th St
Chain cuts, online check-in
—
—
—
European Wax CenterE 17th St
Chest, back waxing
Chest strip $30
When time allows
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“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Grooming in Costa Mesa
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Hair Art Studio
Budget
Online booking
Open Sundays
Hair studio in Mesa Verde with a short, priced menu of standard, precision and buzz cuts.
Why it’s here. A $35 published haircut price, a clear menu and a Sunday shift.
Waxing center that lists chest, back, shoulder and other services with public prices.
Why it’s here. No awkward “how much for the back?” moment: every area has a public price.
Price
Chest strip $30, full chest $45; lower back $29. Full back $80, mid and upper back $35 each, shoulders $30, stomach strip $15, underarms $28, full arms $55. Prices exclude tax and may change. New guests: buy 9 services, get 3 free (in center).
Hours
Mon · 9:30 AM–8 PM Tue–Fri 9 AM–8 PM, Sat 9 AM–4 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
How
Book online or call (949) 650-7300. Walk-ins taken when time allows.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Can I book a specific barber?At Eagle & Pig, yes: the site lets you book with a named barber, and it’s appointments only. Floyd’s 99 also books chairs online. Eagle & Pig site ↗
Why $35 here and $65 there?You pay for time and detail. Basic cuts price for speed; a straight-razor shave or a fade with a razor line-up takes longer and costs more. RSBarber, for example, lists a $40 cut and a $65 fade-plus-razor-beard combo. RSBarber menu ↗
Where can I get chest or back waxing?European Wax Center on E 17th St. lists chest, back, shoulder and stomach prices, and takes walk-ins when time allows. Floyd’s 99 also lists waxing, without prices. European Wax Center page ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Check the license in 30 seconds
Search the shop or barber name at search.dca.ca.gov (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology). We haven’t checked licenses for this guide, so do it before you book.
Bring a photo
Two photos (front and side) of a cut you like save 10 minutes of “a little shorter on the sides.”
Confirm before you go
Several shops here list services but not prices or walk-in rules. A quick call or text beats a wasted trip.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Costa Mesa?
Published prices we checked: $35 at Hair Art Studio, from $38 at Basic Barber, $40 at RSBarber, and $50 at Eagle & Pig and Matt The Barber Tangier’s Barbershop.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Costa Mesa?
Eagle & Pig lists a hot towel straight razor shave at $65, RSBarber lists hot shaves at $45 and Matt The Barber lists a shave at $50. King’s Parlor and Floyd’s 99 list shaves without prices.
Which Costa Mesa barbers take walk-ins?
Eagle & Pig is appointments only, and European Wax Center takes walk-ins when time allows. Most others we checked don’t state a walk-in policy, so call ahead.
How much is chest or back waxing in Costa Mesa?
European Wax Center Costa Mesa lists a chest strip at $30, full chest at $45, lower back at $29 and full back at $80.
Listings checked November 2, 2026. NOCTI is not affiliated with the businesses listed and receives nothing for listing them. Ratings and reviews belong to their platforms; follow the links to read them. This guide is general information, not medical advice.