Barbers, razor shaves and men’s waxing in Santa Monica. Ocean views not included in the haircut.
Short answer: a men’s cut in Santa Monica lists from $60 at Olympia Club, $70 at Lloyd’s Barbershop and $75 at West Side Barber Co. Want a hot towel shave? Lloyd’s lists one at $75 and West Side Barber Co a straight-razor shave at $85. Need a chest or back wax? European Wax Center on Montana Ave publishes every price and accepts walk-ins.
Santa Monica barbers range from a $32 buzz cut to a $350 bleach-tone-and-cut, so check the menu before you sit down. Here’s who does what, for how much, and what we couldn’t confirm.
$32
buzz cut at Olympia Club, listed on its Booksy page
$85
straight-razor shave at West Side Barber Co on Main St
$33
chest wax strip at European Wax Center Santa Monica
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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 Monica compared
Place
Known for
Cut from
Walk-in
State license
Olympia ClubOcean Park Blvd
Cuts, beard trims, buzz cuts
$60
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West Side Barber CoMain St
Razor shave, cuts, beard work
$75
—
—
Lloyd’s BarbershopWilshire Blvd
Cuts, hot towel shave
$70
—
—
Blue The Lady BarberPier Ave
Hot towel shave, head shave
—
—
—
Floyd’s 99 BarbershopWest LA
Fades, classic shaves, waxing
—
—
—
Esquire Barber ShopMontana Ave
Old-school two-chair barbershop
—
—
—
The Barber’s CutWilshire Blvd
Cuts, hot towel face shave, beard trims
$65
—
—
European Wax CenterMontana Ave
Chest, back waxing
Chest strip $33
Yes, booking advised
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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 Monica
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Olympia Club
Online booking
Open to 8 PM
Mobile service
Barbershop on Ocean Park Blvd with haircuts, haircut-and-beard combos and buzz cuts on its booking page.
Why it’s here. A published buzz cut, cut and beard-combo price on one booking page, with evening hours.
Price
Haircut $60 · buzz cut $32. Haircut and beard trim $85. Other services are listed on the page without prices in the version we read.
Hours
Open 10 AM–8 PM on the day we checked Full weekly hours weren’t shown. Confirm before you go.
How
Book online through Booksy. The page also offers mobile service. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Barbershop on Main St with cuts, beard work and a straight-razor shave on its booking menu.
Why it’s here. Every service has a price, and Friday hours start at 6 AM for a cut before work.
Price
Cut (30 min) $75 · straight-razor shave $85. Cut (1 hr) $100, beard $60, haircut and beard trim $125, full service $175, bleach, tone and cut $350, house call $300.
Barbershop with a Wilshire Blvd. location listing cuts, beard trims and hot towel shaves, plus a second location on 26th St.
Why it’s here. A full priced menu with a hot towel shave, and early weekday starts listed on the booking page.
Price
Haircut $70 · hot towel shave $75. Haircut and beard trim $110, haircut and hot towel shave $125, beard trim $60. Cancel within 12 hours and you may be charged in full.
Hours
Wed 5:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 5:30 AM–8 PM (as listed) Mon 10:30 AM–5:30 PM, Tue 9–5, Fri 8–8, Sat 9–4, Sun 9–4. The 5:30 AM starts may be a typo on the booking page, so confirm.
How
Book online through Setmore. Phone (310) 319-3138 (101 Wilshire). The 26th St. location lists (424) 387-8243. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Barbershop on Wilshire Blvd listing barber haircuts, beard trims and hot towel face shaves on its booking page.
Why it’s here. A full priced menu with a hot towel face shave and clear cancellation rules.
Price
Haircut and style $65 · hot towel face shave $50 · buzz cut $45. Haircut and beard trim $100, haircut and hot towel face shave $100, beard trim and line up $45.
Hours
Tue–Fri · 10 AM–6 PM Sat 9 AM–5 PM, closed Sunday and Monday.
How
Book online through Setmore. First-time clients must prepay or the appointment is cancelled; no refund for cancelling within 6 hours. Phone (424) 259-3342. Walk-in policy isn’t stated.
Where
201 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 130, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Waxing center on Montana Ave listing chest, back, shoulder and other services with public prices.
Why it’s here. Every area has a public price and the shop is open until 9 PM on weekdays.
Price
Chest strip $33, full chest $42; lower, mid or upper back $39 each. Full back $83, shoulders $34, stomach strip $18, underarms $32, full arms $58. Prices exclude tax and may vary. New guests: buy 9 services, get 3 free (in center).
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8 AM–9 PM Sat 8 AM–8 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM.
How
Walk-ins accepted; booking recommended. Phone (310) 260-2929. The page lists standard body prices, not a separate men’s sheet.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Where can I get a straight-razor or hot towel shave?The Barber’s Cut lists a hot towel face shave at $50, Lloyd’s a hot towel shave at $75 and West Side Barber Co a straight-razor shave at $85. Blue The Lady Barber lists hot towel shaves without a price. West Side Barber Co menu ↗
Where can I get a cut before work?West Side Barber Co lists a 6 AM Friday start and Esquire Barber Shop 6:30 AM Wednesday to Saturday (Time Out). Lloyd’s lists 5:30 AM starts on Wednesday and Thursday, though that may be a typo on its page, so confirm. West Side Barber Co hours ↗
Where can I get chest or back waxing?European Wax Center on Montana Ave lists chest, back, shoulder and stomach prices and accepts walk-ins, though it recommends booking. Floyd’s 99 in nearby West LA 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.
Mind the cancellation window
Lloyd’s asks for 12 hours’ notice and West Side Barber Co for 4. Lloyd’s says a late cancel may be charged in full.
Confirm before you go
Blue The Lady Barber, Esquire and Floyd’s list no prices, and Floyd’s lists no full hours. A quick call or a look at the shop’s site beats a wasted trip.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a men’s haircut in Santa Monica?
Published prices we checked: $60 at Olympia Club, $65 at The Barber’s Cut, $70 at Lloyd’s Barbershop and $75 for a 30-minute cut at West Side Barber Co. Olympia Club also lists a $32 buzz cut.
Where can I get a hot towel shave in Santa Monica?
The Barber’s Cut lists a hot towel face shave at $50, Lloyd’s Barbershop at $75, and West Side Barber Co lists a straight-razor shave at $85. Blue The Lady Barber lists hot towel shaves without a price.
Which Santa Monica barbers take walk-ins?
European Wax Center accepts walk-ins but recommends booking. Most barbershops we checked don’t state a walk-in policy, so call ahead.
How much is chest or back waxing in Santa Monica?
European Wax Center Santa Monica lists a chest strip at $33, full chest at $42, lower, mid or upper back at $39 each and full back at $83, 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.