5 Underrated Barber Shops in Downtown, Reno NV Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 16 barber shops in Downtown, Reno NV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list highlights five barber shops in Downtown Reno, NV, that are rated 4.4 or higher on Google but have fewer than 400 reviews. Sixteen qualifying businesses were considered. The order reflects the ranking used for this guide, which favors consistent quality that has not yet drawn the largest crowds. Details such as hours, addresses and accessibility come from each Google listing. Review points describe what customers have written, not our own visits. Use it to find smaller shops worth a first appointment.
#1
Self-Made Barbers
★ 5 (73 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Self-Made Barbers is at 1175 S Wells Ave in Reno, with a 5 rating from 73 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Sunday and Monday are closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers say the shop feels welcoming, with plenty of seating and refreshments offered while clients wait. Several describe a clean, modern space and haircuts that stay consistent from visit to visit. Reviewers also call the prices affordable and the location convenient. No price range is listed.
Best for: Relaxed waiting area and affordable cuts
- Address
- 1175 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#2
Douglas Hodel at CutThroat Barbershop
★ 5 (37 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Douglas Hodel at CutThroat Barbershop is at 123 W 1st St in Reno and holds a 5 rating from 37 Google reviews. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7 am to 3 pm, and Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm. Tuesday, Sunday and Monday are closed. Google does not list accessibility or amenity attributes for the shop. Reviewers describe a nicely decorated space with a relaxed feel and attentive service. Several mention clean fades, high fades and a premium straight shave, and one visitor said a barber handled a full beard very well. No price range is listed.
Best for: Straight shaves and beard work
- Address
- 123 W 1st St, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–3 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#3
Celebrity Cutz
★ 5 (33 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Celebrity Cutz is on Grant Dr in Reno, NV 89509, and has a 5 rating from 33 Google reviews. It is open most days from about 10 am to 8 pm, with Sunday hours from 10 am to 6 pm. Tuesday is closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention fades and line-ups that look sharp, good texture on the back and sides, and barbers who make time to fit clients in on the same day. Parents say their young children were made comfortable in the chair. One reviewer noted a small miss on the fringe. No price range is listed.
Best for: Kids' haircuts and same-day bookings
- Address
- Grant Dr, Reno, NV 89509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10:30 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10:30 am–8 pm
#4
Members Only Hair Studio
★ 4.9 (248 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Members Only Hair Studio, at 973 S Center St, Suite 115 in Reno, is rated 4.9 from 248 Google reviews. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, with Sunday and Monday closed. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers say each cut is done with care and that the staff take their time to get things right. Visitors note a clean, friendly space where conversation comes easily. One customer said the cost seemed high at first but still felt worth it. No price range is listed.
Best for: Careful cuts in a friendly studio
- Address
- 973 S Center St suite 115, Reno, NV 89502, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#5
Commonwealth
★ 4.8 (251 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Commonwealth, at 200 S Center St, Unit 100 in Reno, holds a 4.8 rating from 251 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and closed on Sundays. Google lists on-site services, a restroom, recommended appointments, card and NFC payments, and a shop that is good for kids. Reviewers mention stylists who ask detailed questions about the look they want and adjust on request. Some describe a relaxed atmosphere and a haircut that matched what they had in mind. One reviewer reported a poor experience with how they were treated.
Best for: Long hair cuts and relaxed visits
- Address
- 200 S Center St Unit 100, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 16 barber shops in Downtown, Reno NV 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, Douglas Hodel at CutThroat Barbershop opens at 7 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?
Self-Made Barbers ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 73 reviews. Douglas Hodel at CutThroat Barbershop is second at 5 from 37 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Reno NV are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Celebrity Cutz, at 8 pm.
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