Barbers, shaves and men’s waxing in Pasadena. Who lists prices, who makes you ask.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Pasadena lists from $45 at Nuwave Barbershop and $50 at Peter Da Barber, while a buzz cut runs $30 in nearby South Pasadena and at Buzzed Barbers. Hot towel shave? Square Deal in South Pasadena lists one at $40, and Peter Da Barber lists a $25 shave. Chest or back wax? European Wax Center on South Lake Ave publishes its prices. Want a two-chair shop with a record player? Boathouse has that.
Pasadena has barbers on Lake Ave, around Green St and Cordova St, and a few that skip the price list entirely. Here’s who publishes what, and what we couldn’t confirm.
$45+
male haircut at Nuwave Barbershop, from its Booksy page
$40
hot towel shave at Square Deal Barber Shop in South Pasadena
$30
chest wax strip at European Wax Center, South Lake Ave
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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 Pasadena compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
Peter Da BarberN Lake Ave
Men’s cut, shave, beard work
$50
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Nuwave BarbershopN Lake Ave
Cuts, head shave, beard shaping
$45+
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—
Buzzed Barbers PasadenaN Hill Ave
Buzz cut, face shave, beard trim
Buzz cut $30
—
—
Boathouse BarbershopS Lake Ave
Classic cuts, hot towel finish
—
—
—
Floyd’s 99 – PasadenaCordova St
Fades, shaves, waxing
—
—
—
Perfect Gentleman SalonE Green St
Cuts, scalp shave with hot towel
$70–$75 (Gentleman cut)
—
—
Square Deal Barber ShopSouth Pasadena
Cuts, hot towel shave, steam facial
Buzz cut $30
—
—
European Wax Center – South Lake AveS Lake Ave
Chest, back waxing
Chest strip $30
Yes, booking recommended
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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 Pasadena
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Peter Da Barber
Hot shave
Itemized prices
Online booking
Barbershop on North Lake Ave whose booking page lists men’s haircuts, shaves and beard maintenance.
Why it’s here. A short menu with a stand-alone $25 shave and beard price, rare enough to be worth noting.
Price
Men’s haircut $50 · shave $25 · beard maintenance $25. Beard and haircut $65, kids haircut $40. The page notes appointments at 6 PM or after are $60, and shows a 10% discount on each service (for example $45 on the haircut).
Hours
Hours shown for one day only (9 AM–6 PM) The full weekly schedule isn’t visible on the page. Confirm with the shop.
How
Book online through Booksy. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Barbershop on North Lake Ave listing men’s haircuts, head shaves, beard shaping and beard coloring.
Why it’s here. A published head shave and beard coloring price, services many shops leave off the menu.
Price
Male haircut from $45 · head shave $35. Beard shaping $25, beard coloring $20, kids cut $35. The “+” on the haircut price means the final cost may vary.
Hours
Hours shown for one day only (10 AM–7 PM) The full weekly schedule isn’t visible on the page. Confirm with the shop.
How
Book online through Booksy. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Men’s salon on East Green St whose booking page lists haircuts, a buzz cut, a clean-up and a hot-towel straight-razor scalp shave.
Why it’s here. A straight-razor, hot-towel scalp shave and a cut that includes a shoulder massage, with prices published. It is the priciest menu in this guide.
Price
Gentleman cut $70–$75 · The Buzz $50–$55 · Classic Bald scalp shave $55–$60. Perfect Gentleman cut (wash, warm towel, head, neck and shoulder massage) $75–$80, Master’s Cut $105, clean-up $25, 65+ cut $55–$60. The page says it has 47 services and shows only some, so beard services may be listed further down.
Hours
Opens at 9 AM Closing times and the weekly schedule aren’t on the page. Confirm with the salon.
How
Book online through Squire. No phone number or walk-in policy on the page.
In nearby South Pasadena, a barbershop listing cuts, a classic hot towel shave, beard line-ups and a steam facial.
Why it’s here. Seven-day hours, a $40 hot towel shave and a steam facial on one priced menu, a short trip from Pasadena.
Price
The Square Deal cut $45 · buzz cut $30 · hot towel shave $40. Beard line up and trim $35, steam facial $35, full scissor cut from $60, kids 10 and under $35.
Hours
Mon, Wed · 9 AM–8 PM (Fresha listing) Tue, Thu, Fri 9 AM–7:15 PM, Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–3 PM. Confirm with the shop.
How
Book online through Fresha. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Waxing center that lists chest and back services with public prices, plus facial waxing for men.
Why it’s here. Every chest and back area has a public price, and weeknight hours run to 9 PM.
Price
Chest strip $30, full chest $41; full back $80. Upper back $34, mid back $34, lower back $33; men’s full face $68, eyebrows $30. Prices exclude tax and may change. New guests: buy 9 services, get 3 free (in center).
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Which Pasadena barbers publish prices?Peter Da Barber, Nuwave Barbershop, Buzzed Barbers and Perfect Gentleman Salon list prices on their booking pages. Boathouse and Floyd’s 99 don’t publish amounts, so ask when you book. Peter Da Barber menu ↗
Where can I get a hot towel shave near Pasadena?Square Deal in South Pasadena lists a classic hot towel shave at $40. Peter Da Barber lists a $25 shave, and Floyd’s 99 lists shaves without prices. Square Deal on Fresha ↗
Where can I get chest or back waxing?European Wax Center on South Lake Ave lists chest and back prices and accepts walk-ins. 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.
Watch the evening surcharge
Peter Da Barber’s page notes appointments at 6 PM or after are $60. Book earlier if you want the listed price.
Confirm before you go
Several shops here list services but not prices, hours or walk-in rules. A quick call beats a wasted trip.
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FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Pasadena?
Published prices we checked: from $45 at Nuwave Barbershop, $50 at Peter Da Barber, and a $30 buzz cut at Buzzed Barbers. Square Deal in South Pasadena lists $45 for a cut.
Where can I get a hot towel shave near Pasadena?
Square Deal in South Pasadena lists a classic hot towel shave at $40. Perfect Gentleman Salon lists a hot-towel scalp shave at $55–$60, Peter Da Barber a $25 shave and Buzzed Barbers a $35 face shave.
Which Pasadena barbers take walk-ins?
European Wax Center accepts walk-ins and recommends booking. Most barbers we checked don’t state a walk-in policy, so call ahead.
How much is chest or back waxing in Pasadena?
European Wax Center South Lake Ave lists a chest strip at $30, full chest at $41 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.