Shave and a Haircut in the Bay Area

September 29, 2013 11:01 AM

My father is getting married next week in Berkeley and I thought he, my brother and I could get a shave and a haircut the day before as a special wedding male bonding kinda thing.

Looking for a place that can shave or trim a beard and maybe shave the head as well. Do barber shops ever do that? If not, a simple short buzz with the clippers will do. Not looking to spend a ton of money but a classy joint would be nice.

We´ll be in Berkeley but San Francisco or Oakland would be ok, too.

Thanks!

posted by saul wright to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

A friend swears by Temescal Alley Barber Shop off 49th and Telegraph in Oakland.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:19 PM on September 29, 2013

Also, they say they're walk-in only but if you tell them you're a wedding party they might let you reserve a time.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:32 PM on September 29, 2013

I recently tried out Slick and Dapper in Oakland and really liked them. They're accessible via the 12 from Berkeley BART if that's a relevant concern.
posted by Noms_Tiem at 1:52 PM on September 29, 2013

I'd recommend Fellow Barbershop on Valencia - they're walk in only, but they might make an exception for you. Shave and hair cut runs about $40, I think. Best haircut I've had in years.
posted by OrangeDrink at 1:57 PM on September 29, 2013

I am a woman, but the men in my family have always been satisfied with Jerry and Laura at the Grand in El Cerrito. It's a classic barber shop and a short walk from BART. (It's only two stops from downtown Berkeley.)
posted by perryfugue at 3:22 PM on September 29, 2013

I wish I could help you with Bay Area suggestions, but I just wanted to say that I think this is a fantastic idea, and it was a blast when I took my brothers and a friend before my wedding. Hope you guys enjoy it!
posted by Old Man McKay at 3:37 PM on September 29, 2013