Readers’ Choice: Here are the top nominated barbershops on our ballot
The Star-Telegram Readers’ Choice competition began with an open call for nominations on our website, star-telegram.com. We received nearly 600 nominations.
From those, we picked the barbershops that received the most nominations for our ballot.
In the end, TX Barber Cartel came out on top, followed by Loso’s Barber Shop and George the Classic Barber.
Here’s a look at the 12 other top-nominated barbershops, along with some of the comments from the readers who nominated them.
Aaron’s on 7th Gentlemens Barber Shop
Location: 3402 W. 7th St., Fort Worth
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Appointments: aaronson7th.com
What readers said:
“A good haircut from great people with the best conversation.”
“Great group of skilled barbers (have tried them all), fun banter and a relaxed and inviting men’s barber shop ambiance.”
“Besides great barbers, Aaron’s motto tells you what distinguishes this shop: ‘No profanity. No politics.’”
District Barbershop
Locations: 400 S. Jennings Ave., Fort Worth; 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth; 6021 Walker Blvd., North Richland Hills
Jennings Avenue hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alliance hours: Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
North Richland Hills hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointments: districtbarbershop.com
What readers said:
“Clean, family-friendly, great location.”
“Just an all-around cool shop! Great diversity of barbers!”
“Quality, friendliness, and economic impact of the community.”
Faded Blue Lounge
Location: 3951 Sycamore School Road, Fort Worth
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointments: 817-975-5477
What readers said:
“I love the barbers they cater to the clients and the community. They love to give back ... and mentor the kids and young adults.”
“The owner is like family and treats everyone with kindness and respect. All of the barbers and great at their craft, and the beautician on site is very talented.”
“The atmosphere in this shop is a great place where you can bring your young men to here advice from the older generation. You will get the best treatment while in the barber chair, and a fresh clean cut! The shop owner is knowledgeable and up to date on styles and cuts!”
Fender’s Barber Shop
Location: 2700 8th Ave., Fort Worth (inside Fiesta Mart)
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointments: Walk-ins only
What readers said:
“Nice people, excellent haircuts.”
“Excellent haircuts, convenient location.”
“Consistently excellent haircuts + very nice barbers.
“Great haircuts in a clean and fun environment. Steve and Angel are best in barber business.”
Founders Barbershop
Locations: 5500 Overton Ridge Blvd., Fort Worth; 12848 South Freeway, Burleson
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Appointments: foundersbarbershop.com
What readers said:
“Great barbers and great atmosphere. You can sip on a complimentary drink while enjoying great conversations.”
“Not only are the cuts great, but the barbers are so friendly and all have outstanding customer service!”
“Amazing set up and atmosphere, customer service is great and really pay attention to detail. The best barbershop in Fort Worth!”
The Gents Place
Locations: 2300 W. 7th St., Fort Worth; 1201 E. State Highway 114, Southlake
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Appointments: thegentsplace.com
What readers said:
“The exceptional level of service offered at The Gents Place is unmatched. There may be similar concepts out there, but no one executes it like they do. From the greeting at the door, the complimentary top shelf drinks, the environment, the conversations, to the cut and style, all the way to the checkout process is a phenomenal experience. Everyone is friendly, everyone knows your name, and you can’t help but keep coming back and becoming part of their family.”
“It’s the absolute gold standard in men’s grooming. There a several comfortable areas to sit and enjoy a complementary beverage before or after your service. The Gents Place offers a variety of beer, wine and top-shelf sprits.”
In the Cut Barbershop DFW
Location: 4303 S. Bowen Road, Arlington
Hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday, 4:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointments: in-the-cut-barbershop-dfw.business.site
What readers said:
“Very professional environment with the old-school barber shop chatter.”
“The shop is nice and clean, smells good always. Paul is very professional and loves what he does. You can just sit in his chair and he knows what to do and you come out looking real nice. He is the best barber for my thinning hair, and when he cuts it it looks fuller . Great barber with a great attitude. Love this place.”
“I was involved in a terrible motorcycle accident. It left me off work with no income for 6+ months. So I had to stop getting my haircut. Paul called me asking where had I been in 2 weeks. I told him I didn’t have income. He told me if I didn’t get up there to get my haircut weekly like I’ve always done, we would have a problem. So for an entrepreneur to take a weekly cut from his salary to help someone else was/is truly a blessing. Paul said, ‘Look you don’t pay until you go back to work.’ I’ll forever be grateful for his act of kindness.”
J Kinlow Barbers Lab
Location: 4800 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth (Hulen Mall)
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
Appointments: 817-294-5155
What readers said:
“This is one if the nicest shops in the city. You have to see it to believe it. The set up and atmosphere is something not experienced anywhere else. Not to mention the service and haircuts are second to none. Truly a one of a kind place.”
Lake Como House of Fades
Location: 4615 Horne St., Fort Worth
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointments: Goodrichthebarber.booksy.com
What readers said:
“Not only does the owner provide great barber services tailored to you needs, but they are involved in community affairs, to include opening up dialogue for men to get together and talk about issues that men don’t often open up about. Owners are also open up to reaching out to the Fort Worth Police Department and the officers assigned to their surrounding area in order to for the police to get to know members in the community and for them to get to know the police office serving their community.”
“This shop is in the middle of the urban neighborhood which gives you the old-time feel when you were coming up as a young man. Great barbers! Great conversations. And they show young men and women that they can do more besides doing wrong.”
“Customer service is very professional. The barbers there make sure you look and feel good following your service. I have never had a bad experience or having to return for a fixing of the services I’ve received. My barber personally is awesome.”
Local Barber of Fort Worth
Location: 115 W. 2nd St., Fort Worth
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Appointments: localbarberfwtx.com
What readers said:
“Friendly barbers and awesome spot in a hidden courtyard in Sundance Square.”
“Talented barbers who understand what you want. Lot of conversation among multiple barbers/customers makes for great vibe. Old shop feel with young barbers who get it. Free beer while you wait. What more could you ask?”
The Trendy Barber LLC
Location: 813 Brown Trail, Bedford
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Appointments: thetrendybarber.com
What readers said:
“I love the privacy, professionalism, ambiance and attention to detail.”
West 7th Street Barber Shop
Location: 701 Barden St., Fort Worth
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Appointments: 817-332-8702
What readers said:
“Good, consistent service for decades.”
