Black Hat Barber FAQ

The fastest way is online at blackhatbarber.com/booking, it takes about 30 seconds and you can choose your service and time. You can also call or text (440) 668-3236.

We strongly prefer appointments because the chair is owner-operated and we run on a precise schedule. If we have an opening when you stop by, we will absolutely take a walk-in, but the most reliable path is to book online.

Approximately 45 minutes when bundled into the full Cut, Beard & Razor service. A standalone straight-razor finish runs about 30 minutes. We never rush the prep, that is what separates a real shave from a quick line-up.

A men's haircut at Black Hat Barber in downtown Willoughby is $35. A haircut with a beard trim is $55. A full cut, beard trim, and straight-razor finish is $60. Kids' haircuts (12 and under) are $30. A standalone beard trim starts at $20 and a standalone straight-razor finish is around $30.

Yes, a standalone beard trim is available starting at $30, and includes shaping, line-up, and straight-razor detail on the cheek and neck.

Cash, credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay. Payments are processed through Square.

Black Hat Barber is at 38123 Euclid Avenue in downtown Willoughby, Ohio 44094, inside Roots Salon, in the historic Masonic Temple building.

We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekends are closed. After-hours appointments are available by request, message Ren directly to arrange one.

Yes, free street parking is available along Euclid Avenue directly in front of the shop, and there is public parking at the library lot behind the Masonic Temple building. Downtown Willoughby is walkable and easy to navigate.

Yes. Black Hat Barber is the men's barbering chair inside Roots Salon & Barbershack at 38123 Euclid Avenue. Roots is a full salon owned by Trisha Pierce and has been a downtown Willoughby fixture since 2015.

We are not open Saturday or Sunday on the standard schedule. After-hours weekend appointments are occasionally available by request, message Ren if you need one.

Mentor is about 10 minutes east, Eastlake is about 8 minutes west, and Willowick is about 12 minutes west. Most clients in those communities reach us in under 15 minutes via Lakeshore Boulevard or Route 2.

A real hot-towel straight-razor shave is a multi-step traditional service: pre-shave oil, two hot towel wraps to soften the beard, brush-whipped lather, and a single straight-razor blade pulled across the skin (fresh disposable blade per client). It finishes with a cold towel and aftershave. It is not a clipper line-up. At Black Hat Barber it takes about 45 minutes when bundled with a haircut.

Approximately 30 minutes when bundled into the full Cut, Beard & Razor service. We never rush the prep, that is what separates a real shave from a quick line-up.

For a sharp fade, every 2-3 weeks. For a tapered cut grown out as a softer style, every 4 weeks. For a longer scissor cut you want to maintain, every 5 weeks. Most Black Hat Barber regulars come in every 2-3 weeks.

A higher fade lifts a round face vertically, a mid or high fade with a textured top is usually the most flattering. A skin fade with a longer top works particularly well. We will look at your hairline, head shape, and growth pattern together and pick the right fade height in the first two minutes of your appointment.

We do, wedding-day shaves and groomsmen group bookings are available by appointment. Reach out to Ren directly to coordinate timing and group sizes.

Yes, kids' haircuts (12 and under) are $30, run on a slightly slower clock than adult appointments, and we are happy to accommodate sensory-sensitive kids if you mention it when you book. Parents are welcome to stay in the chair area.

Ren Faith is the master barber and owner of Black Hat Barber. She has 14 years of experience behind the chair, specializes in traditional straight-razor work, and has built Black Hat Barber into Willoughby's noir-aesthetic destination for precision men's grooming.

A barber specializes in men's haircuts, skin fades, beard work, and traditional shaves, using clippers, scissors, and straight razors. A hair salon typically focuses on women's services, including coloring, balayage, and extensions. Black Hat Barber is the men's chair inside Roots Salon, so the building offers both.

Black Hat Barber is owner-operated by a master barber (Ren Faith), specializes in traditional straight-razor work, and publishes transparent pricing, $35 cuts that compete with $50 shops on quality. Other shops in the area are good options at different points on the price/positioning curve, but the noir aesthetic, female-owned narrative, and straight-razor specialty are distinct to Black Hat Barber.