Barbers, straight-razor shaves and men’s waxing in Long Beach. What it costs, who welcomes everyone.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Long Beach runs $40–50 at the shops that publish prices, and a hot-towel or straight-razor shave is $40–50. Downtown has a cluster of old-school shops, including two that describe themselves as LGBTQ-welcoming or LGBTQ-owned. Waxing? European Wax Center publishes its Long Beach menu.
One Long Beach shop says it has been cutting hair since 1921, so your neckline has big shoes to fill. Here’s who does what, what it costs, and who actually answers the phone.
$40
cut or hot-towel shave The Barber Shop on Cherry Ave lists a $40 haircut and a $40 hot lather straight-razor shave
$45
straight-razor shave Deluxe Parlor & Shave Club’s site lists a classic hot towel straight razor shave at $45
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LGBTQ-welcoming shops noted Dappers & Dames Parlour and Afros of Hollywood, per their own words or Downtown Long Beach’s article
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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 Long Beach compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
Dappers & Dames ParlourBroadway
Fades, hot towel razor shaves, color
$50
By availability
—
The Barber ShopBroadway & Cherry
Fades, hot lather razor shave
$40
No, by appointment
—
Afros of HollywoodDowntown
Barbering, gay-owned
—
—
—
Americano Barber Co.East Village
Classic cuts, straight edge shaves
—
Yes, and appointments
—
The B RoomLong Beach Blvd
Cuts, razor shaves, beard trims
—
When schedule allows
—
Deluxe Parlor & Shave ClubPine Ave
Cuts, straight razor shave
$50
Yes, booking recommended
—
European Wax CenterCarson Blvd
Chest, back waxing
Chest strip $29
When time allows
—
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Grooming in Long Beach
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Dappers & Dames Parlour
LGBTQ+ welcoming (per its site)
Broadway
Online booking
Barbershop and salon boutique on East Broadway with dual-licensed barber/stylists for fades, color, styling and hot towel razor shaves.
Why it’s here. Its mission statement says it is a safe space where all genders are welcome, and Downtown Long Beach’s Pride feature says the owner opened it in 2016 so people, particularly Queer people, would have a welcoming grooming space.
Clipper haircut $50 · straight razor head shave or full face shave $50. Clipper cut + beard trim $80, beard trim/line-up $30, neck clean-up $15. Prices from its Setmore booking page; color and scissor cuts cost more. Cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice and you owe a $35 booking fee.
Hours
Open Tue–Sat The shop’s page lists no daily hours.
How
Book online through Setmore. Walk-ins accepted by availability; appointments are highly recommended.
Barbershop in Downtown Long Beach whose owner, a fifth-generation barber, runs it alongside two other shops and a vocational barber school.
Why it’s here. In Downtown Long Beach’s Pride feature, the owner calls the business Black-owned, gay-owned and woman-owned and says she moved it downtown to be near the local gay community.
Call to confirm the address, hours and prices. Downtown Long Beach’s Pride feature gives 408 E. 3rd St.; its separate Black-owned business listing (updated January 2024) gives 115 Pine Ave #330. We could not open the shop’s own site, so none of those details are confirmed here.
Where
Downtown Long Beach, CA 90802 (address varies by listing; call to confirm)
Prices not published on its site. Most men’s haircuts take 30–45 minutes, per the site.
Hours
Tue–Fri · 9:30 AM–5:30 PM Per its Contact section: Mon 9:30–5, Sat 9:30–3, Sun 9:30–2:30. An Instagram post lists different hours, so confirm before you go.
How
Book online through Vagaro or call. An Instagram post says walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows.
Haircut $50 · classic hot towel straight razor shave $45. Cut + straight razor shave $90, cut + beard trim $80, beard trim $35, buzz cut $30, wash $10. Prices from its own site; its Squire booking page shows slightly different amounts, so confirm when you book.
Hours
Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–7 PM Sat 8 AM–5 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday (both locations).
How
Book online or walk in. Walk-ins are accepted but waits vary; booking ahead is recommended. Cancel at least 12 hours ahead, and a no-show is charged in full.
Waxing center with a public price for each area, including chest, back, shoulders and stomach.
Why it’s here. No awkward “how much for the back?” moment: every price is on the location page.
Price
Chest strip $29, full chest $38; full back $76. Lower back $27, shoulders $30, stomach strip $15, underarms $29. The center advertises a Wax Pass at up to 25% off per service, but the page shows no pass prices for body areas. Prices can change.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–9 PM Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM.
How
Book online or call. Walk-ins welcome when time allows.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Which Long Beach barbers are LGBTQ-welcoming?Dappers & Dames Parlour says all genders are welcome, and Downtown Long Beach’s Pride feature also profiles Afros of Hollywood, whose owner calls it gay-owned. Neither is a rating; call and ask what you need. Downtown Long Beach feature ↗
Can I just walk in?It depends on the shop. Americano Barber Co. lists appointments and walk-ins, Dappers & Dames takes walk-ins by availability, and The Barber Shop on Cherry Ave is by appointment only. Americano Barber Co. ↗
What does a straight-razor shave cost?The Barber Shop lists a hot lather straight-razor beard shave at $40, Deluxe Parlor lists a classic hot towel straight razor shave at $45, and Dappers & Dames lists a full face straight-razor shave at $50. The Barber Shop services ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Call the shops that skip prices
Americano Barber Co. and The B Room don’t post prices on their sites. A 30-second call beats a surprise at the register.
Mind the cancellation rules
Dappers & Dames charges a $35 fee for late cancellations, and Americano may charge for services if you cancel within 24 hours.
Bring a photo
Two photos (front and side) of a cut you like save 10 minutes of “a little shorter on the sides.”
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FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Long Beach?
Published prices we checked: $40 at The Barber Shop on Cherry Ave, $50 at Deluxe Parlor & Shave Club and $50 for a clipper cut at Dappers & Dames. Several other shops don’t post prices.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Long Beach?
The Barber Shop lists a hot lather straight-razor beard shave at $40 and Deluxe Parlor lists a straight razor shave at $45. Dappers & Dames, Americano Barber Co. and The B Room also offer razor shaves.
Which Long Beach barbers take walk-ins?
Americano Barber Co. lists walk-ins and appointments, Dappers & Dames takes walk-ins by availability, and The B Room’s Instagram says walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows. The Barber Shop is by appointment only.
How much is chest or back waxing for men in Long Beach?
European Wax Center Long Beach lists a chest strip at $29, full chest at $38, lower back at $27 and full back at $76.
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.