5 Best Barber Shops in Downtown, Appleton WI
Updated 05 October 2026 · 20 barber shops in Downtown, Appleton WI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five barber shops serving Downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, for anyone who needs a cut, fade or beard trim. The list is ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, out of 20 qualifying businesses. Each entry gives hours, the address and what reviewers mention. Check the hours before you go, since several shops are closed on Mondays and Sundays.
#1
Fades & Shaves Barbershop
★ 4.9 (119 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Fades & Shaves is a barber shop on N Ballard Rd with a 4.9 rating from 119 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention beard work, fades and a child's first barbershop haircut, and describe a laid-back shop with good conversation. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet.
Best for: Beard trims and fades
- Address
- 2838 1/2 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men
★ 4.6 (879 Google reviews)Barber shop
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This barber shop on County Hwy KK is open Monday to Saturday, with a Saturday close at 4 pm and Sundays closed. Google lists appointments as recommended, card and mobile payments, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, gender-neutral toilets and an LGBTQ+ friendly label. Reviewers mention tapers and haircuts done professionally, and a consistent experience. One reviewer was unhappy with a beard line-up, so results can vary.
Best for: Tapers and appointment-based cuts
- Address
- W3192 County Hwy KK, Appleton, WI 54915, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
Evolution Fades Barbershop
★ 4.9 (98 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Evolution Fades is on N Westhill Blvd, rated 4.9 from 98 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday and Saturday until 5 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible car park. Reviewers mention both barbering and braiding, haircuts for their sons that matched what was asked for, and a good atmosphere. One visitor says they stopped in on impulse while driving past.
Best for: Barbering and braiding in one shop
- Address
- 922 N Westhill Blvd, Appleton, WI 54914, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#4
Rübrum Barbershop
★ 5 (70 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Rübrum Barbershop is at Edison Ave, Suite 100, with a 5.0 rating from 70 reviews. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible car park. Its posted hours vary by day and include unusual late and early-morning slots, so confirm before visiting. Reviewers mention haircuts and beard trims, a studio with a relaxed feel, a barber who balances talking and cutting, and a cut for a young teen.
Best for: Haircuts and beard trims by a single barber
- Address
- 101 W Edison Ave Ste 100, Appleton, WI 54915, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5:15 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–12 am; Sun 12–2 am; Thu 12–6 am, 10:30 am–6:30 pm; Tue 9 am–12 am; Wed 12–6 am, 9:30 am–12 am
#5
Shear Chaos Hair Parlour
★ 4.7 (184 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Shear Chaos is listed as a hair salon on S Appleton St, open Tuesday to Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists appointments as required, card payments, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention booking about two weeks ahead, a stylist who explained hair texture, and a quirky atmosphere. One reviewer found it unsuitable for alternative styles, and another thought the pricing was steep.
Best for: Booked appointments and creative styling
- Address
- 111 S Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–4 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 barber shops in Downtown, Appleton WI with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated barber shop on this list?
Fades & Shaves Barbershop ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 119 reviews. The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men is second at 4.6 from 879 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Appleton WI are open late?
Rübrum Barbershop stays open until 2 am.
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