Barbers, hot towel shaves and men’s waxing in Santa Ana. What it costs, how to book.
Short answer: a men’s haircut in Santa Ana runs about $40–45 at the shops that publish prices, and a hot towel shave is $40 at Tomas @ South Coast Barbershop. Want a cut plus a hot towel beard shave downtown? American Barbershop DTSA lists it at $65. Chest or back wax? European Wax Center on N Main publishes its prices.
Santa Ana has plenty of barbershops, so the real question is which chair. Here’s who lists what, for how much, and whether you can just show up.
$40
men’s haircut at Tomas @ South Coast Barbershop and Jc Bl3ndz
$40
hot towel shave at Tomas @ South Coast Barbershop
$30
chest wax (strip) at European Wax Center, N Main St
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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 Santa Ana compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
American Barbershop DTSADowntown
Cuts, designs, hot towel shave
$45
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Tomas @ South Coast BarbershopW MacArthur Blvd
Hot towel shave, head shave
$40
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—
Jc Bl3ndzGolden Circle Dr
Cuts, beard shaping
$40
—
—
Golden Vision BarbershopS Bristol St
Cuts, beard, eyebrows
$45
—
—
The WaveW 1st St
Cuts with designs, beard shave
$45–50
—
—
Straight Shot BarbersDowntown
Fades, tapers, hot towel shaves
—
—
—
European Wax CenterN Main St
Chest, back, shoulder waxing
Chest strip $30
When time allows
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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 Santa Ana
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
American Barbershop DTSA
Downtown
Hot towel shave
Itemized prices
Open Sundays
Downtown barbershop with a published menu of cuts, designs, shaves and a cut-plus-hot-towel-shave combo.
Why it’s here. Every service has a price on the menu, it’s open seven days, and the hot towel shave is bundled with a cut instead of hidden in the fine print.
Price
Haircut $45 · shave $45. Cut + beard with hot towel shave $65, beard shape-up $45, designs from $55, shear cut $65, kids community assistance cut (ages 3–13) $25.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–7 PM Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
How
Book online through its booking page. Walk-in policy not stated.
Barbershop near South Coast Plaza with hot towel shaves, head shaves, beard trims and cuts.
Why it’s here. A hot towel shave and a head shave are priced right on the menu, at the same $40 as a haircut.
Price
Haircut $40 · hot towel shave $40. Haircut + beard $55, cut with hot towel neck shave $45, hot towel head shave $40, beard trim or line-up $25, eyebrows $10.
How
Book online through Booksy. Weekly hours and walk-in policy aren’t shown on the listing.
Independent barber shop with online booking, a loyalty program and published cut and beard prices.
Why it’s here. Late appointments exist for people who can’t leave work before 6, and the extra fee is stated up front. Confirm the exact after-hours window.
Price
Men’s haircut from $40. Cut + beard from $50, beard shaping from $20. After-hours cuts from $60, cut + beard from $75.
Hours
Regular hours Mon–Fri · 9 AM–6 PM The listing also offers after-hours appointments for an added fee; its stated windows are inconsistent (6:30–7:30 PM vs 7:30–9 PM), so confirm when you book.
Barbershop on W 1st Street with cuts, cuts with designs, beard combos and a beard shave.
Why it’s here. Prices are public, and a design is a listed service.
Price
Haircut $45 (Andy $50) · beard shave $30. Haircut with design $55, haircut + beard $60. Prices differ by barber (the listing names Andy and Felipe) and some barber-specific prices didn’t display, so confirm when you book.
How
Book online through Booksy. Weekly hours and walk-in policy aren’t shown on the listing.
Downtown barbershop for fades, tapers, line-ups and hot towel shaves, for adults and kids.
Why it’s here. A downtown barber listed by the OCTA streetcar business program, with a hot towel shave among its services. Prices aren’t posted, so call to confirm hours and prices before you go.
Price
Prices not published online. Call to ask about cuts and shaves.
Hours
Mon–Sat · 9 AM–7 PM Sun 9 AM–5 PM (per the OCTA streetcar business listing).
How
Call to ask about booking and walk-ins. We found this shop on the OCTA streetcar business listing alone, so call to confirm hours and services.
Waxing center that publishes single-service prices, including back, chest, stomach and shoulders.
Why it’s here. Prices are on the page, and walk-ins are welcome when time allows (booking is recommended).
Price
Chest strip $30, full chest $45; lower back $29. Full back $80, upper or mid back $35 each, shoulders $30, stomach strip $15, full stomach $40, underarms $28, full arms $55, full legs $95, nipples $18. Prices before tax and may change.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–8 PM Sat 8 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
How
Book online or call. Walk-ins welcome when time allows; booking recommended.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?Most Santa Ana shops here take bookings through Booksy or a booking page, and few state a walk-in policy. European Wax Center says walk-ins are welcome when time allows but recommends booking. For everyone else, book or call first. European Wax Center Santa Ana ↗
Can I get a cut after work?Jc Bl3ndz lists after-hours appointments for an added fee (confirm the window). Tomas @ South Coast and American Barbershop DTSA book online too; American Barbershop DTSA is open to 7 PM on weekdays. Jc Bl3ndz on Booksy ↗
Why $40 here and $65 there?You pay for time and extras. A plain cut is about $40–45, while American Barbershop DTSA’s $65 combo adds a beard and hot towel shave, and designs and shear cuts cost more.
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Ask before you sit
Straight Shot Barbers doesn’t post prices online. A 30-second call beats a surprise at the register.
Bring a photo
Two photos (front and side) of a cut you like save ten minutes of “a little shorter on the sides.”
Check the license
You can look up any shop or barber at search.dca.ca.gov (California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology). We haven’t license-checked these shops, so do it before your first visit.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Santa Ana?
Published prices we checked: $40 at Tomas @ South Coast Barbershop and Jc Bl3ndz, $45 at American Barbershop DTSA and Golden Vision Barbershop (which lists $35 for a first-time haircut), and $45–50 at The Wave.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Santa Ana?
Tomas @ South Coast Barbershop lists a hot towel shave at $40. American Barbershop DTSA lists a cut and beard with hot towel shave at $65, and Straight Shot Barbers lists hot towel shaves without prices.
Where can men get waxed in Santa Ana?
European Wax Center on N Main St lists a chest strip at $30, full chest at $45 and full back at $80, before tax.
Can I book a Santa Ana barber online?
Yes. American Barbershop DTSA uses its own booking page, and Tomas @ South Coast, Jc Bl3ndz, Golden Vision and The Wave book through Booksy.
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.