★★★★★ 4.9 · 61 Google reviews

Sharp cuts.
Straight razors.
Straight talk.

A neighborhood barbershop on South Chester Ave. Old-school precision, modern styling, and a chair that's been shaped by two decades of Bakersfield regulars.

Book Appointment
Since '04 Bakersfield local
Walk-ins Welcome daily
Cash & Card All accepted
Barber working on a client's fade
The Shop

Bakersfield's chair for men who take grooming seriously.

RJ started cutting hair when he was fifteen. Twenty-something years later, the shop on Chester still runs on the same principle: listen first, cut second, respect the client's time always.

You'll find classic straight-razor work, skin fades pulled tight, beard shaping that actually holds its shape, and a bench of barbers who know the difference between a taper and a trim.

"You leave sharper than you walked in. That's the whole job."
The Menu

Services & pricing

Classic Haircut
Consultation, shampoo, scissor & clipper cut, hot towel finish.
45 minMost popular
$28
Skin Fade
Blended down to skin, sharp line-up, styled to finish.
50 minSignature
$35
Beard Sculpt
Trim, shape, edge, and hot towel with beard oil finish.
30 min
$22
Hot Towel Shave
Full straight-razor shave, pre-shave oil, hot towels, cool balm.
45 minOld-school
$40
The Full Service
Haircut, beard sculpt, and hot towel shave. The complete reset.
90 minBest value
$75
Kids Cut (12 & under)
Patient, quick, and clean. Booster seats on request.
30 min
$20
Line-Up / Edge-Up
Between-cut cleanup at the hairline and neck.
15 min
$15
Reserve a chair

Book your appointment

Pick a time that works. We'll confirm by text within the hour during shop hours. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments jump the line.

Call the shop
(661) 398-2019
Find us
409 S Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93304
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Hours
  • Mon – Fri9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Book a chair

Takes 30 seconds. No account needed.

Chair reserved. Thanks — we'll text you a confirmation shortly. If it's urgent, call (661) 398-2019.
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What clients say

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 61 Google reviews
★★★★★

"Best fade in Bakersfield, hands down. RJ takes his time and it shows. Been coming here for six years and never left disappointed."

— Marcus D.
★★★★★

"Took my son for his first real haircut. They were so patient with him. Now he asks to come every three weeks."

— Angela R.
★★★★★

"Hot towel shave is the real deal. Old-school vibe, sharp work, honest prices. This is what a barbershop should feel like."

— David L.