5 Underrated Barber Shops in Downtown, Charleston WV Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 16 barber shops in Downtown, Charleston WV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
Smaller barber shops often get overlooked next to busier names, so this guide picks five with strong Google ratings and fewer than 400 reviews, in and around Downtown Charleston WV. Sixteen qualifying businesses were considered. The shops are ranked by their Google standing under the same criteria. Entries cover hours, address, accessibility and what reviewers mention. Several shops are in South Charleston and Dunbar, so check the address before driving over.
#1
K.O. Cutz Barbershop
★ 5 (39 Google reviews)Barber shop
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K.O. Cutz Barbershop is rated 5 from 39 Google reviews, at 301 RHL Blvd Suite 204 in South Charleston. It is open Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm, Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, and it is closed Monday through Wednesday. Appointments are required, and the shop is listed as good for kids with a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention a quick callback, a barber who asks questions to learn what the client wants, and cuts that suit children with different hair types. One parent says the calm setting suits children who dislike crowds.
Best for: Appointment-based cuts for families
- Address
- 301 RHL Blvd Ste 204, South Charleston, WV 25309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#2
Coopers Barber Shop
★ 4.9 (130 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Coopers Barber Shop, in Charleston, has a 4.9 rating from 130 Google reviews. The shop is at 701 Indiana Ave and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, and closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome, and it has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. Reviewers say a barber was quick and easy to talk to, and that a fade trimmed with a razor came out well.
Best for: Quick walk-in haircuts
- Address
- 701 Indiana Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed Closed
#3
Red's Barbershop
★ 4.9 (115 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Red's Barbershop in South Charleston is a 4.9 rated shop with 115 Google reviews, located at 5002 Kentucky St. Hours are Monday from 8 am to 2 pm and Tuesday through Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm, with the shop closed on weekends. The shop lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet, and is good for kids. Reviewers mention a team that works efficiently when busy, a same-day haircut for picture day, and a patient, relaxed experience for a toddler.
Best for: Kids' first cuts and quick visits
- Address
- 5002 Kentucky St, South Charleston, WV 25309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5:30 pm; Mon 8 am–2 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5:30 pm; Tue 8 am–5:30 pm; Wed 8 am–5:30 pm
#4
Salty Barbers
★ 4.9 (41 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Salty Barbers is rated 4.9 from 41 Google reviews, at 4203 Malden Dr in Charleston. It is open Monday from 3 to 6 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 am to 6 pm, Thursday until 7 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, and it is closed Sunday. The shop is wheelchair accessible and is listed as good for kids. Reviewers mention short waits, a clean space and affordable pricing, and say the barbers handle both older and younger clients well. One reviewer felt a cut went further than requested, so describe the length you want clearly.
Best for: Affordable cuts with short waits
- Address
- 4203 Malden Dr, Charleston, WV 25306, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–6 pm; Mon 3–6 pm; Sat 10 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–6 pm; Wed 11 am–6 pm
#5
D's Cutz Barbershop
★ 4.8 (105 Google reviews)Barber shop
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D's Cutz Barbershop operates in Dunbar at 507 Dunbar Ave and has a 4.8 rating from 105 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday with varied hours and closed on Sunday. The shop is good for kids and offers free street parking, a free parking lot and on-site parking. Reviewers mention designs cut into children's hair, a treat after each visit, and cartoons on during the cut to keep a toddler calm.
Best for: Kids' designs and treats
- Address
- 507 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 1–5 pm; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 1–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 16 barber shops in Downtown, Charleston WV with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, K.O. Cutz Barbershop 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?
K.O. Cutz Barbershop ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 39 reviews. Coopers Barber Shop is second at 4.9 from 130 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Charleston WV are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is K.O. Cutz Barbershop, at 7 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for D's Cutz Barbershop.
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