This post originally appeared in Details Magazine. Keep reading to find out where you can find the best barbershops in 14 major cities.
CHICAGO
Belmont Barbershop (pictured at right)
"Our pompadours come in many shapes and sizes," says barber Josh Cooley about his shop's trademark look ($17). "Some days a sixties pompadour, others a high-and-tight with a strong part."
Read comic books while waiting for yours. 2328 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-296-0894; belmontbarbershop.com
Joe's Barbershop Chicago
A Chicago institution since 1968, this cozy family-run shop (decorated with vintage tchotchkes like mounted puffer fish) receives high marks for its time-tested looks: slick-backs, hard parts, and flattops ($15).
2641 W. Fullerton Ave.; 773-252-3980; joesbarbershopchicago.com
NEW ORLEANS
Aidan Gill for Men (pictured above)
Drop by for a high-and-tight ($40)—one of the most requested styles, according to the shop's eponymous owner—in an old-timey environment (vintage globes and photos, turn-of-the-century oak cabinets) that many say precipitated today's barbershop revival. 2026 Magazine St.; 504-587-9090; aidangillformen.com
NEW YORK CITY
Ben's Barbers
There's little in the way of decor, but the outgoing staff, laid-back style, and cheap cuts ($14) have made owner Ben Mosheyev a favorite among Alphabet City skaters and Details staffers alike. 217 Avenue A; 718-644-6701
Frank's Chop Shop
Come to this thirties-inspired space for a straightforward scissors-only cut ($40 and up). Request Hiro or Kevin Kellett, both of whom are masters of the clippers-free hairstyle. 19 Essex St.; 212-228-7442; frankschopshop.com
BROOKLYN
Persons of Interest
Head to the new Williamsburg location of this shop (the original is in Carroll Gardens), which evokes a cool dad's home office from the sixties (chrome-and-leather chairs, black wood paneling). See Andy Starkweather, who carefully examines your growth patterns before whipping out the shears ($42). 8284 Havemeyer St.; 718-288-9100. personsofinterestbklyn.com
BOSTON
State Street Barbers (pictured above)
The vintage photos and oak flooring spell tradition—and so do the master barbers with decades of experience, the hot-lather shaves, and the cuts ($34) that come standard with a shampoo, a scalp massage, and a beverage. 1313 Washington St.; 617-753-9990; statestreetbarbers.com
MIAMI BEACH
Sloane Square Barbers & Shoppe
The plush South Beach redoubt features Chesterfield chairs and a complimentary bar. Ask for veteran barber Jesse Del Pozo, who is renowned for his sophisticated scissors cuts ($28). 1322 Alton Rd.; 305-673-0877; sloanesq.com
DENVER
Al's Barber Shop
Alan Urbanowski is famed for easy-to-style cuts ($38) delivered amid old-school charm (black-and-white photos of past style icons) and new-school cool (exposed brick walls, contemporary wood flooring). 1425 Larimer St.; 303-534-1583
MILWAUKEE
Stag Barbershop (pictured above)
Owner Jess Stern's guy-friendly shop features a comfortable leather sofa and rustic touches like the mounted caribou head the place is named for. Her trademark cut ($30)—"short with a low taper and varying lengths through the top"—can be easily styled to look casual or professional. 3064 S. Delaware Ave.; 414-489-7824; stagbarbershop.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Baxter Finley Barber & Shop
The antique light fixtures and vintage barber chairs recall a bygone era, but the attentive barbers deliver cuts ($40) that feel totally of the moment. 515 N. La Cienega Blvd.; 310-657-4726; baxterfinley.com
Rudy's Barbershop
This Sunset Strip staple housed in the Standard Hotel offers low-key appeal in a glam setting (celebs often wander in for a trim). See Michael Quinn for one of his signature clippers cuts ($29 and up). 8300 W. Sunset Blvd.; 213-439-3058; rudysbarbershop.com
LOS ANGELES
Shorty's Barber Shop (pictured above)
Want a do like cover star Adam Levine's? He's one of the many Hollywood types who flock to this rockabilly-inspired space for creative spins on traditional styles ($25). 755 N. Fairfax Ave.; 323-297-0554; shortysbarbershop.com
SAN FRANCISCO
F.S.C. Barber
You'll find the same qualities that made the outfit's East Coast locations so popular—a relaxed attitude and incomparable scissors and razor skills at affordable prices ($40)—in a lofty, light-filled space in the Mission District. 696 Valencia St.; 415-621-9000; fscbarber.com
OAKLAND
Temescal Alley Barbershop
This bare-bones spot is so low-key it doesn't even have a phone. If the pole's spinning, just walk in for the signature cut, "the Count of Monte Cristo"—a relaxed take on the high-and-tight ($22). 470B 49th St.; temescalalleybarbershop.tumblr.com
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Frank's Barbershop (pictured above)
Fathers and sons come for Frank's signature, almost bedhead look ($25)—short, textured on top, and easy to maintain. The pool table, darts, and frosty mugs of root beer are a bonus. 304 Northshore Dr.; 865-588-4001; franksbarbershop.net
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