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Inside the Wingtip barber shop. Photo: Patricia Chang for Racked

Where to Ditch the Movember Mustache in SF

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Inside the Wingtip barber shop. Photo: Patricia Chang for Racked

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For those unaccustomed to facial hair, Movember comes as a shock. And while we fully support dudes raising money for (and awareness about) men's health issues, there are many faces in this city that just aren't cut out for facial foliage. If your co-workers anxiously and repeatedly asked if your new facial hair was just a Movember fad, you're probably one of those men who's better off clean-shaven. But before you beat a hasty retreat into a bathroom with your Mach 3 (or —shudder— a Bic), why not cap off your razor-less month with a proper shave? These San Francisco barber shops will help you bid adieu to your mustache with the kind of classic, hot shave that would make your grandpa proud.


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Wingtip

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More than just a men's clothing store (and private club), Wingtip has a full service barber shop on the first level.

Exchange Barber Shop

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Men in the Financial District turn to this Pine Street gem for a proper hot shave and the kind of gentlemen's mags that you won't find in a fancy co-ed salon.

1512 Barber Shop

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Salvatore Cimino runs this by-appointment-only one-man show, and he's pretty popular. Book your appointment at the Nob Hill shop for one of his famous straight-edge shaves.

Peoples Barber & Shop

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This traditional men’s barbershop located in the Tendernob offers a full-service, luxury barber experience. A straight razor shave is $38 and a beard trim is $15.

Arcade Barber Shop

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Another FiDi barber-shop-within-a-clothing-shop option, Arcade is located in the back of The Hound. Regulars recommend appointments, but walk-ins are welcome. This is a cash-only biz, so stop by the ATM before your visit.

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Located within the store, the two-chair shop is staffed with master barbers who provide hot lather and straight razor shave, hot toweling, scissor hair cuts, and era to modern styling. A shave is $30. If you just want to clean up that November growth, a beard/mustache trim is $20.

Details Barbershop

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Another appointment-only spot, make a plan to treat yourself to the Old San Francisco Shave "OSF", a $50 combo treatment that includes Notch's perfect shave with an after-shave mask that rejuvenates, purifies, and replenishes the skin with necessary nutrients and minerals.

The Art of Shaving

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Though the rest of the points on this map are small businesses, the Art of Shaving lands on the list because the Westfield Centre location is open until 8:30 pm. Need a shave after work? This is your best bet.

J.P. Kempt

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J.P. Kempt is a relatively new spot in the Lower Haight that prides itself on being a comfortable, friendly, and social atmosphere for men. A hot lather beard trim is $25 and a straight razor shave is $40.

Fellow Barber

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The only West Coast outpost of this popular NYC chain, Fellow Barber expanded this year to the current 1500 square foot barber shop. If you need a haircut with your 'stache removal, try the cut and shave combo for $85.

Wingtip

More than just a men's clothing store (and private club), Wingtip has a full service barber shop on the first level.

Exchange Barber Shop

Men in the Financial District turn to this Pine Street gem for a proper hot shave and the kind of gentlemen's mags that you won't find in a fancy co-ed salon.

1512 Barber Shop

Salvatore Cimino runs this by-appointment-only one-man show, and he's pretty popular. Book your appointment at the Nob Hill shop for one of his famous straight-edge shaves.

Peoples Barber & Shop

This traditional men’s barbershop located in the Tendernob offers a full-service, luxury barber experience. A straight razor shave is $38 and a beard trim is $15.

Arcade Barber Shop

Another FiDi barber-shop-within-a-clothing-shop option, Arcade is located in the back of The Hound. Regulars recommend appointments, but walk-ins are welcome. This is a cash-only biz, so stop by the ATM before your visit.

Cable Car Clothiers

Located within the store, the two-chair shop is staffed with master barbers who provide hot lather and straight razor shave, hot toweling, scissor hair cuts, and era to modern styling. A shave is $30. If you just want to clean up that November growth, a beard/mustache trim is $20.

Details Barbershop

Another appointment-only spot, make a plan to treat yourself to the Old San Francisco Shave "OSF", a $50 combo treatment that includes Notch's perfect shave with an after-shave mask that rejuvenates, purifies, and replenishes the skin with necessary nutrients and minerals.

The Art of Shaving

Though the rest of the points on this map are small businesses, the Art of Shaving lands on the list because the Westfield Centre location is open until 8:30 pm. Need a shave after work? This is your best bet.

J.P. Kempt

J.P. Kempt is a relatively new spot in the Lower Haight that prides itself on being a comfortable, friendly, and social atmosphere for men. A hot lather beard trim is $25 and a straight razor shave is $40.

Fellow Barber

The only West Coast outpost of this popular NYC chain, Fellow Barber expanded this year to the current 1500 square foot barber shop. If you need a haircut with your 'stache removal, try the cut and shave combo for $85.