Barbers, hot shaves and men’s waxing in Riverside. What it costs and where to book.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Riverside lists from $30 at a Magnolia Ave studio, $35 to $40 at most neighborhood shops and from $60 at Uptown Grooming Lounge on Brockton Ave. Want a hot towel shave? Golden Times lists one at $20, Blend Cut N Shave Studio at $25 and Fade Junky at $35. Need a chest or back wax? European Wax Center on Riverside Plaza Drive publishes its prices.
Riverside is big, so the right chair depends on where you live: Magnolia and Brockton in Arlington Village, Mission Inn Ave downtown, Van Buren and Mission Blvd out west. Here’s who does what, for how much, and what we couldn’t confirm.
$30
regular cut at Blend Cut N Shave Studio, a published Booksy price
$20
hot towel shave or beard maintenance at Golden Times Barbershop on Mission Blvd, per its Squire page
$32
chest wax strip at European Wax Center Riverside, before tax
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 Riverside compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Booking
State license
Blend Cut N Shave StudioMagnolia Ave
Cuts, beard shave and trim
$30
Booksy or call
—
The House BarbershopVan Buren Blvd
Fades, hot towel lineup, full service
$35–$40
Squire
—
Golden Times BarbershopMission Blvd
Cuts, hot towel shave
$40
Squire
—
Fade Junky BarbershopBrockton Ave
Cuts, beard trim, hot towel shave
$40
Booksy
—
Adolfo StudiosMission Inn Ave
Cuts, haircut and beard
$40
Booksy
—
JaeFadezMagnolia Ave
Straight razor head shave, facial
$40
Booksy
—
Uptown Grooming LoungeBrockton Ave
Premium cut, taper and lineup
$60+
Booksy
—
Morgan’s Barber LoungeIowa Ave
Custom fades, beard sculpting
—
Squire
—
J’Bez Barbershop & SalonBig Springs Rd
Cuts, hot towel shave, head shave
—
Fresha or call
—
European Wax CenterRiverside Plaza Dr
Chest, back, shoulder waxing
Chest strip $32
Online or phone
—
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Grooming in Riverside
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Blend Cut N Shave Studio
Budget
Beard shave
Hot towel shave
Book online
Barbershop on Magnolia Ave whose Booksy listing shows a regular cut, a cut with beard shave, a beard trim and a hot towel shave.
Why it’s here. The lowest published cut price we found in Riverside, with a beard shave and a hot towel shave priced separately.
Price
Regular cut $30 · cut and beard shave $45 · beard trim $15. A standalone hot towel shave is $25 on Booksy. Prices as listed; confirm at booking.
Hours
Not published on the listing. Check the Booksy profile.
How
Book online through Booksy or call (951) 743-1393.
Barbershop in the Van Buren area with detailed haircuts, beard lineups and a full-service package.
Why it’s here. A published full-service menu with a hot towel and steam for $55, plus a $5 eyebrow clean-up.
Price
Detailed haircut $35–$40 · haircut and beard $45 · beard only $15–$20. Full Service (haircut, beard, hot towel, steam and eyebrow shaping) $55. Eyebrow shape-up $5.
Hours
Opens at 9 AM. Closing time and days aren’t shown on the page.
How
Book online through the shop’s Squire page. Phone and walk-in policy aren’t listed.
Barber on Magnolia Ave listing a straight razor head shave, beard shaping and a men’s facial alongside cuts.
Why it’s here. One of the few Riverside listings with a straight razor head shave and a men’s facial priced on the same menu.
Price
Men’s haircut $40 · haircut and beard $45 · straight razor head shave $30. Beard trim and shape $20, facial $50, full service (haircut, beard and facial) $70. The listing says deposits are non-refundable.
Hours
Varies by day. The listing shows early and late appointments; check the Booksy profile for the day you want.
Waxing center on Riverside Plaza Drive listing chest, back, shoulder, stomach and other body services with public prices.
Why it’s here. No awkward “how much for the back?” moment: every area has a public price, and it’s open late Friday.
Price
Chest strip $32, full chest $44; lower back $32. Full back $90, upper or mid back $37 each, shoulders $34, stomach strip $16, underarms $31. Prices exclude sales tax and may change. New guests: buy 9 services, get 3 free (in center).
Hours
Mon–Thu · 8 AM–8 PM Fri 8 AM–9 PM, Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–6 PM.
How
Book online or call (951) 715-4600. Walk-ins welcome when time allows; booking is recommended.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Riverside?Golden Times on Mission Blvd lists a hot towel shave at $20, Blend Cut N Shave Studio at $25 and Fade Junky at $35. JaeFadez lists a straight razor head shave at $30. J’Bez lists a hot towel shave without a price. Golden Times on Squire ↗
Is there a men’s facial in Riverside?JaeFadez lists a $50 facial and a $70 haircut, beard and facial package. We didn’t see a men’s facial price at the other shops in this guide. JaeFadez on Booksy ↗
Where can I get chest or back waxing?European Wax Center on Riverside Plaza Drive lists chest, back, shoulder and stomach prices and takes walk-ins when time allows. 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.
Pick by neighborhood
Riverside spreads out. Magnolia and Brockton cluster the most listings, downtown is on Mission Inn Ave, and J’Bez is on Big Springs Rd.
Confirm before you go
Several listings show services but not prices, hours or walk-in rules. A quick call or booking check beats a wasted drive.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Riverside?
Published prices we checked: $30 at Blend Cut N Shave Studio, $35 to $40 at The House Barbershop, $40 at Golden Times, Fade Junky, Adolfo Studios and JaeFadez, and from $60 at Uptown Grooming Lounge.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Riverside?
Golden Times lists a hot towel shave or beard maintenance at $20, Blend Cut N Shave Studio at $25 and Fade Junky at $35. The House Barbershop includes a hot towel in its $55 full service. JaeFadez lists a straight razor head shave at $30.
Which Riverside barbers take walk-ins?
European Wax Center takes walk-ins when time allows. The barbers we checked list online booking and don’t state a walk-in policy, so book or call ahead.
How much is chest or back waxing in Riverside?
European Wax Center Riverside lists a chest strip at $32, full chest at $44, lower back at $32 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.