Barbers, hot shaves and men’s waxing in Fresno. What it costs, who takes walk-ins.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Fresno lists from $25 at Above All Barbershop, $40 at Mike_The_Barberrr and Cisco The Barber, and $45 to $75 at Emergence. Want a hot towel shave? Emergence lists one at $35 to $45. Need a chest or back wax? European Wax Center in the Marketplace at El Paseo publishes its prices. Want walk-ins with no fuss? Above All and Sport Clips both say they take them, and All Star Lineup says it doesn’t.
Fresno is big, hot and full of barbers. Here’s who does what, for how much, and what we couldn’t confirm. Prices below are the listed ones; some Booksy menus also show a lower sale price, so ask when you book.
$25
men’s haircut, from at Above All Barbershop, a published Fresha price
$35–$45
hot towel shave at Emergence, depending on the barber you pick
$33
chest wax strip at European Wax Center, Marketplace at El Paseo
At a glance
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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 Fresno compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
Above All BarbershopE Belmont Ave
Cuts, fades, beard trim, facials
From $25
Yes
—
Mike_The_BarberrrN Cedar Ave
Fades, tapers, hot towel line-ups
$40
—
—
Cisco The BarberN Figarden Dr
Cuts, beard sculpting
$40
—
—
All Star Lineup BarbershopN Fulton St
Fades, tapers, beard lineups
$45
No (per listing)
—
EmergenceE Nees Ave
Custom cuts, hot towel shave
$45–$75
—
—
Sport ClipsPalm Crossing
Chain cuts, hot towel upgrade
Typically $25–30
Yes
—
European Wax CenterEl Paseo
Chest, back, shoulder waxing
Chest strip $33
Yes, booking advised
—
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Grooming in Fresno
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Above All Barbershop
Budget
Walk-ins welcome
Open Sundays
Barbershop on E Belmont Ave listing men’s cuts, skin and taper fades, beard trims and a men’s facial category.
Why it’s here. A $25 published starting price, a stated walk-in welcome and seven-day hours.
Price
Men’s haircut from $25 · skin or taper fade from $25. Senior cut from $20, buzz cut from $15, beard trim $10. Shaving and facial categories are listed without prices on this page.
Hours
Mon–Sat · 8 AM–6:30 PM Sun 8 AM–5 PM (Fresha listing). Confirm with the shop.
How
Book online through Fresha, or walk in. The listing says walk-ins are always welcome and appointments are also available.
Barber in a N Cedar Ave suite with fades, tapers, scissor cuts, beard trims and hot towel line-ups.
Why it’s here. A published military cut at $25, a veterans and seniors rate, and a hot towel line-up at $20.
Price
Fade, taper or scissor cut $40 · haircut and beard $50 (hot towel included). Beard shape and line-up (hot towel) $20, beard trim $15, military cut $25, veterans and seniors 65+ $30, full service $60. These are the list prices; the page also shows lower sale prices on some services.
Hours
Today 9 AM–7 PM (Booksy listing) The full weekly schedule wasn’t visible. Confirm before you go.
How
Book online through Booksy. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Waxing center with a public price list covering chest, back, shoulders, stomach, nose and ears.
Why it’s here. No awkward “how much for the back?” moment: every area has a public price, and nose and ear waxing are on the list.
Price
Chest strip $33, full chest $44; full back $90. Upper and mid back $37 each, lower back $34, shoulders $34, stomach strip $16, full stomach $43. Nose $19, ears $20. Prices exclude sales tax and may change; the page doesn’t label them as men’s-specific.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–7 PM Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM.
How
Book online or call (559) 214-2037. Walk-ins are accepted; the page recommends booking to secure your time.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Can I book a specific barber?At Emergence, yes: the booking page lists six named barbers. Barbers on Booksy, such as Mike_The_Barberrr and Cisco The Barber, have their own pages, so you can book the person, not the shop. Emergence on Squire ↗
Why $25 here and $75 there?You pay for time and detail. A basic cut prices for speed; a custom cut with a hot towel shave takes longer. Emergence, for example, lists haircuts at $45 to $75 and a hot towel shave at $35 to $45 depending on the barber. Emergence on Squire ↗
Where can I get chest or back waxing?European Wax Center at the Marketplace at El Paseo lists chest, back, shoulder and stomach prices and accepts walk-ins, though it recommends booking. 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.
Ask which price applies
Several Booksy menus show a list price and a lower sale price, and some services are cash only. We show list prices; confirm the final number when you book.
Confirm before you go
Many Fresno listings show services and prices but not full weekly hours or walk-in rules. A quick message beats a wasted drive across town.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Fresno?
Published list prices we checked: from $25 at Above All Barbershop, $40 at Mike_The_Barberrr and Cisco The Barber, and $45 at All Star Lineup Barbershop for a fade or taper. Emergence lists $45 to $75.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Fresno?
Emergence lists a hot towel shave at $35 to $45. Mike_The_Barberrr lists a hot towel beard line-up at $20, and Sport Clips includes a hot steamed towel in its MVP Experience.
Which Fresno barbers take walk-ins?
Above All Barbershop says walk-ins are always welcome and Sport Clips takes walk-ins without appointments. All Star Lineup says no walk-ins. Most other Booksy shops we checked don’t state a policy, so message first.
How much is chest or back waxing in Fresno?
European Wax Center at the Marketplace at El Paseo lists a chest strip at $33, full chest at $44, lower back at $34 and full back at $90, before tax.
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.