Groom · Huntington Beach · Checked November 2, 2026
Barbers, razor shaves and men’s waxing in Huntington Beach. Surf City, sharper edges.
Short answer: published men’s cuts in Huntington Beach run about $25 to $45 (Sport Clips lists $25–30 for a standard cut), a cut-plus-beard combo runs $50 to $65, and a razor beard shave is $30. Gerardo The Barber lists a $40 cut and a $55 cut with a hot towel beard, Kutthroat Studios lists a $45 razor fade, and European Wax Center on Edinger publishes its chest and back prices.
Surf City has plenty of shops, but a lot of them keep prices behind the booking button. Here’s who actually publishes a number, who takes walk-ins, and what we couldn’t confirm.
$35
military and first responder cut at Gerardo The Barber, a published Booksy price
$65
razor fade plus beard at Kutthroat Studios, a published price
$30
chest wax strip at European Wax Center Huntington Beach (Edinger Ave)
At a glance
Compare in 10 seconds
From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Grooming in Huntington Beach compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
Gerardo The BarberBeach Blvd
Cuts, hot towel beard
$40
—
—
Kutthroat StudiosPacific Coast Hwy
Razor fades, razor shaves
$40
—
—
Main St. BarbersMain St
Downtown barber
—
Page says walk-ins welcome
—
Del Sol Hair StudioHamilton Ave
Clipper cut, other cuts
From $85
—
—
European Wax CenterEdinger Ave
Chest, back waxing
—
—
—
Sport Clips Haircuts of Huntington BeachBeach Blvd
Varsity cut, MVP hot towel, beard trim
$25–$30 typical
Walk-ins welcome
—
Sport Clips Haircuts of Goldenwest MarketplaceEdinger Ave
Varsity cut, MVP hot towel, beard trim
$25–$30 typical
Walk-ins welcome
—
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Grooming in Huntington Beach
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Gerardo The Barber
Hot towel beard
Military discount
Open to 8 PM
Barbershop on Beach Blvd whose Booksy page lists men’s cuts, a cut-plus-beard combo with a hot towel and a military and first responder rate.
Why it’s here. A published menu with a hot towel beard combo price and a $35 military and first responder rate.
Price
Men’s haircut $40 · haircut and beard with hot towel $55. Military and first responder haircut $35, with beard $50. Kids (12 and under) $35.
Hours
Closes at 8 PM on the days shown (Booksy) The page showed only part of the weekly schedule. Confirm other days when you book.
How
Book online through Booksy. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Barbershop on downtown Main Street; its booking page says walk-ins are welcome and offers $5 off for first-time clients.
Why it’s here. A walk-in-friendly downtown shop with a first-visit discount and free parking per its page. Confirm hours and prices by phone.
Price
Service prices not published. The booking page lists no services. It mentions $5 off first-time clients, and the About text says it cuts hair for men, women and kids.
Hours
Hours not published. The booking page shows every day as closed, which looks like a display gap. Call before you go.
How
Call (714) 916-0203 or check the Setmore page. The About text says walk-ins are welcome.
Hair studio on Hamilton Ave whose own site lists cuts including a clipper cut, plus color, extensions and blowouts.
Why it’s here. A studio with its own site and a listed clipper cut. It’s a salon rather than a barbershop and the price starts higher, so ask about men’s cuts when you call.
Price
Cuts from $85 per the studio’s services page. The page lists a clipper cut under cuts but no separate men’s price.
Hours
Hours not published. Call to confirm.
How
Call 714-963-4247 or book through the link on the studio’s site. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Waxing center on Edinger Ave that lists chest, back, shoulder and face services with public prices.
Why it’s here. Every area has a public price, so there’s no awkward “how much for the back?” moment, and it opens at 8 AM on weekends.
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, ears $16, nose $16. New guests: buy 9 services, get 3 free (in center).
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–8 PM Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM.
How
Book online or call (714) 893-4600. The page doesn’t mention walk-ins.
Where
7881 Edinger Ave, Suite 112, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Chain barber on Beach Blvd at Adams, in the Newland Center, with men’s cuts, a hot steamed towel upgrade and beard trims.
Why it’s here. The lowest published cut price in this guide, walk-ins and online check-in on the location’s own page.
Price
Standard cut typically $25–$30. The MVP Experience (massaging shampoo and hot steamed towel) adds about $3–$7. The page says prices are subject to change.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–6 PM Sat 8 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM.
How
Walk in or check in online. No appointments are taken, and the app shows wait times.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Is there a discount for military or first responders?Gerardo The Barber lists a $35 military and first responder haircut, and $50 with a hot towel beard, versus $40 and $55 standard. Gerardo The Barber on Booksy ↗
Where can I get a straight-razor fade or shave?Kutthroat Studios lists a razor skin fade at $45 and a razor beard service at $30 on its own booking page. Kutthroat Studios booking page ↗
Where can I get chest or back waxing?European Wax Center on Edinger Ave lists a chest strip at $30, full chest at $45 and full back at $80. 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.
Call before the Main St. walk
Main St. Barbers lists no prices and its booking page shows every day as closed. A quick call beats a wasted trip.
Ask about the first-visit deal
Main St. Barbers’ page mentions $5 off for first-time clients. Ask what it covers when you call.
On NOCTI
Independent professionals in Huntington Beach
Message independent professionals directly. NOCTI doesn’t take bookings or payments.
Loading professionals…
Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Huntington Beach?
Published prices we checked: $40 at Gerardo The Barber and Kutthroat Studios, typically $25–$30 at the two Sport Clips shops, and cuts from $85 at Del Sol Hair Studio.
Where can I get a hot towel beard service in Huntington Beach?
Gerardo The Barber lists a haircut with a hot towel beard at $55. Kutthroat Studios lists a razor beard service at $30.
Which Huntington Beach barbers take walk-ins?
Both Sport Clips locations say walk-ins are welcome, and so does Main St. Barbers’ booking page. The others we checked don’t state a policy, so call ahead.
How much is chest or back waxing in Huntington Beach?
European Wax Center on Edinger Ave 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.