Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 721 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 barber shops in and around Kalamazoo, MI, led by AllyKat Collective LLC, Mouz Barbershop and Junior's - An Old School Barbershop. Together they have 721 Google reviews; AllyKat Collective LLC has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Kalamazoo, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 5-star Google rating across 109 reviews helps put AllyKat Collective LLC at No. 1, with haircut feedback adding specific support. One returning customer praised a classic haircut from Mackenzie and described the atmosphere as welcoming. Located at 1104 S Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo, MI, this women-owned and LGBTQ-owned barber shop welcomes LGBTQ customers and lists itself as a transgender safe space. Appointments are required, with hours offered every day, including weekends. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking round out the practical details.
5-star Google rating
Welcoming atmosphere
Open seven days
“Fade factory is where it’s AT! Always gets my hair and beard perfect, everytime! Owners are the nicest people, I will always come back , and recommend them to everyone I know!”
A 5-star Google rating across 116 reviews helps earn Mouz Barbershop the No. 2 spot in Kalamazoo, MI. One reviewer praises fast, professional service, while another describes getting a great cut despite struggling to explain what he wanted. The shop at 2901 S Westnedge Ave lists haircuts, fades, and personalized grooming among its services. It also offers practical flexibility: doors stay open until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children are welcome, and the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.
Beard grooming is a clear strength at Junior's - An Old School Barbershop, earning it the No. 3 spot with a 4.9-star Google rating from 57 reviews. Reviewers praise the beard trims, haircuts, conversation, and care they receive, with several describing years of repeat visits. Located at 530 Whites Rd in Kalamazoo, MI, the shop offers men's haircuts and shaves in a relaxed setting, plus beard and hair care products. Visits are by appointment only; book online or call to check availability.
Beard grooming specialty
Haircuts and shaves
Appointment-only visits
“Been going here for years he is amazing at what he does and I feel like he truly cares”
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Two decades of professional haircutting experience anchor Dapper Danny’s Barbershop’s No. 4 placement, alongside its focus on men’s hair and beard grooming and a 5-star Google rating from 31 reviews. Located at 530 Whites Rd in Kalamazoo, MI, the LGBTQ-owned shop welcomes children and LGBTQ customers and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and seating provide practical access features, while Wednesday and Thursday hours extend to 8 p.m. for those who need a later visit.
Years of repeat visits stand out in the reviews for Samson’s Barbershop at 254 E Michigan Ave in Kalamazoo, MI. Customers describe haircuts that match their requests, dependable hair and beard service, and efficient visits. That feedback, alongside a 4.8 Google rating from 159 reviews, supports its No. 5 spot. The shop describes itself as a full-service barbershop and salon welcoming people from all walks of life, including children. Wednesday hours run until 8 p.m., and both Saturday and Sunday hours offer weekend options.
Hair and beard
Children welcome
Wednesday evening hours
“I’ve been getting my hair cut from Andrew Hempel for years and he’s always gotten me exactly what I was looking for! Always does a great job at a great price! 100% recommend!”
A focus on precision cuts and personalized grooming earns The Riot Room Barbershop the No. 6 spot, supported by a 5-star Google rating from 28 reviews. This independent studio at 611 Whitcomb St, Suite B, in Kalamazoo, MI describes its approach as combining classic craftsmanship with modern style. Practical features round out the entry: the shop welcomes children, accepts credit and debit cards, and lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Tuesday through Friday hours run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Men’s haircuts, beard trims, and straight razor shaves give Danny Bee’s Barbershop a clear place at No. 7, backed by a 5-out-of-5 Google rating from 28 reviews. Located at 611 Whitcomb St, Suite B, in Kalamazoo, MI, the shop covers both haircutting and facial-hair grooming. It welcomes children and provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Weekday hours begin at 9 a.m., with closing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, offering useful scheduling options.
Clean fades and a comfortable setting help The BarberShop at Vine earn rank 8 in Kalamazoo, MI. Its Google rating stands at 4.8 from 66 reviews, with one reviewer praising Jerome’s clean fade and another noting vintage barber seats and a barber who is great with kids. Located at 507 W Vine St, the shop recommends appointments and welcomes children. Tuesday through Friday hours run until 7 p.m., while wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical convenience.
Clean cuts, lineups and a welcoming atmosphere put Red’s Barbershop at No. 9 in this Kalamazoo, MI guide. Reviewers describe returning to Red for years, enjoying the conversation and getting a self-inflicted haircut corrected. Its 4.8-star Google rating across 109 reviews adds support to those accounts. Located at 3827 S Westnedge Ave, the Black-owned shop accepts walk-ins and welcomes children. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and an accessible restroom provide practical access features for visitors.
A 5-star Google rating from 18 reviews, clipper and shear services, and online appointment booking earn China Pierré The Female Barber the No. 10 spot. Located at 118 W North St, Suite C, in Kalamazoo, MI, this Black-owned shop is led by China Campbell, who earned her barber license in 2015. Services include facials and hot towel razor shaves. Appointments are required, and the shop welcomes children and LGBTQ clients, identifies as a transgender safe space, and lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each barber shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Kalamazoo category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which barber shops in Kalamazoo, MI accept walk-ins?
Six Ducks Barber Shop and Sport Clips at Whites Plaza both accept walk-ins. Sport Clips also offers Online Check-In. For appointment-based visits, Junior’s, AllyKat Collective LLC, Juan’s Barber Shop & Nail Spa, and A’s barbershop llc require appointments.
Where can I get a Sunday haircut in Kalamazoo, MI?
Samson’s is open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mouz from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sport Clips from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Waiting Room from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; AllyKat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and A’s barbershop llc from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Which shops offer beard grooming in Kalamazoo, MI?
Junior’s at 530 Whites Rd specializes in beard grooming and offers shaves, haircuts, and beard-care products. It has a 4.9 Google rating from 57 reviews and takes appointments only. Sport Clips explicitly offers beard trims, while customer reviews for Samson’s and AllyKat describe hair-and-beard services.
Which barber shops in Kalamazoo, MI welcome children?
Sport Clips, Six Ducks, Samson’s, Mouz, and The BarberShop at Vine all list children as welcome. A Sport Clips reviewer praises a son’s haircut, a Six Ducks reviewer describes both husband and son visiting, and a review of The BarberShop at Vine specifically praises its work with children.
Which barber shops in Kalamazoo, MI list LGBTQ-friendly facilities or policies?
Sport Clips, The Waiting Room, and AllyKat list LGBTQ-welcoming policies, transgender-safe-space attributes, and unisex restrooms. AllyKat also identifies as LGBTQ-owned and women-owned. Junior’s lists LGBTQ-welcoming policies.
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