Barbers, hot towel shaves and men’s grooming in Oakland. What it costs, who’s open Sunday.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Oakland lists at $55 at Dax Lee’s, $55–$60 at Bruce’s and $65 at Kingsmen. Want a hot towel shave? Dax Lee’s lists one at $55 and Bruce’s lists a face shave at $60. Want a facial with the cut? Dax Lee’s lists a $45 hot towel facial treatment. Want Sunday hours? Peoples Barber & Shop and Charles Blades list them.
Oakland has barbers in Uptown, Jack London, Webster St and Fruitvale. Here’s who does what, for how much, and what we couldn’t confirm.
$55
hot towel shave at Dax Lee’s Barber & Apothecary, per its booking page
$45
hot towel facial treatment at Dax Lee’s, per its booking page
$65
adult haircut at Kingsmen in Jack London, per its Booksy page
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 Oakland compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Open Sunday
State license
Peoples Barber & ShopUptown
Traditional shaves, hot towel, cuts
—
9 AM–6 PM
—
Dax Lee’s Barber & ApothecaryWebster St
Cuts, hot towel shave and facial
$55
Closed
—
Bruce’s BarbershopMarket St
Cuts, face and head shaves
$55–$60
—
—
Kingsmen Grooming ParlorJack London
Cuts, facial hair, after-hours slot
$65
—
—
Charles Blades Barber ShopJack London
Cuts, hot towel shave, head shave
—
10 AM–4 PM
—
Barber Swag StudioWentworth Ave
Barbershop, hair systems, after-hours by text
—
—
—
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Grooming in Oakland
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Peoples Barber & Shop
Hot towel
Open 7 days
Uptown
Uptown barbershop on Broadway offering traditional shaves, haircuts and hot towel treatments, with pomades and beard waxes on sale.
Why it’s here. Straight-razor and hot towel work, open until 8 PM on weekdays, and listed by Visit Oakland.
Price
Prices not published on the listing. Ask when you book.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–8 PM Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM. Confirm with the shop.
How
Call (510) 788-4302 or use the shop’s site. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Barbershop on Market St. with haircuts, beard trims, long haircuts and face and head shaves on its booking page.
Why it’s here. Published prices for a face shave and a head shave, with named barbers and online booking.
Price
Haircut $55–$60 · face shave $60 · head shave $60. Beard trim $35, men’s long haircut $70.
How
Book online through Squire and pick a barber. Hours and walk-in policy weren’t clear on the page. A Fresha listing at the same address has appeared under the name Superior Barbershop; confirm the current name when you book.
Grooming parlor on 2nd St. in the Jack London district with adult haircuts, facial hair work and an after-hours slot.
Why it’s here. Listed by the Jack London district’s own site, with an after-hours and Sunday booking option and the price printed on the menu.
Price
Adult haircut $65 · haircut + facial hair from $75. Monday, Sunday and after-hours appointment $100. Teen cut (13+) $50.
How
Book online through Booksy, or call (510) 918-4191. Full weekly hours weren’t shown on the page; the Booksy page listed 10 AM–6 PM for the day we looked.
Barbershop in the Jack London area listing men’s haircuts, beard trims, head shaves and hot towel shaves. A 2013 7x7 roundup called it Charles Blades Barber Spa.
Why it’s here. Hot towel and head shaves with Sunday hours, and named in Oakland Magazine’s 2021 readers’ barbershop picks.
Price
Prices not published on the listing. Ask when you book.
Hours
Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM Sun 10 AM–4 PM, per a Fresha listing that says it is not affiliated with Fresha. Confirm with the shop.
How
Check the shop’s listing or call before you go. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Oakland?Dax Lee’s lists a shave at $55 and Bruce’s Barbershop lists a face shave at $60. Peoples Barber and Charles Blades list hot towel services without prices. Dax Lee’s booking page ↗
Which Oakland barbershops are open on Sunday?Peoples Barber & Shop lists Sunday 9 AM–6 PM and Charles Blades lists Sunday 10 AM–4 PM on Fresha. Dax Lee’s is closed Saturday and Sunday. Kingsmen lists an $100 Sunday and after-hours appointment. Visit Oakland: Peoples Barber & Shop ↗
Can I get a men’s facial in Oakland?Dax Lee’s lists a hot towel facial treatment at $45 on its booking page. Dax Lee’s booking 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.
Watch the promo prices
Booksy and other booking pages sometimes show a discounted price next to a crossed-out one. The full price may apply on your visit, so confirm when you book.
Confirm before you go
Many Oakland shops list services but not hours 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 Oakland?
Published prices we checked: $55 at Dax Lee’s, $55–$60 at Bruce’s Barbershop and $65 at Kingsmen. Peoples Barber and Charles Blades don’t publish prices on the listings we read.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Oakland?
Dax Lee’s lists a shave at $55 and Bruce’s Barbershop lists a face shave at $60. Peoples Barber lists traditional shaves and hot towel treatments, and Charles Blades lists a hot towel shave, both without prices.
Which Oakland barbershop is open on weekends?
Peoples Barber & Shop lists Saturday and Sunday hours (9 AM–6 PM). Charles Blades lists Saturday 8:30 AM–6 PM and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM on Fresha. Dax Lee’s is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Is there a men’s facial option in Oakland?
Dax Lee’s lists a hot towel facial treatment at $45.
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.