A Man's World

For the Low-Maintenance Man
Rudy’s
(Multiple locations,
including  Fremont, 475
 N 36th St.;  206.547.0818;
rudysbarbershop.com)
For quality, no-frills cuts, Seattle men have been turning to Rudy’s since its first location opened in 1993. Now with seven locations from Ballard to Bellevue, guys can walk in for a quick cut ($10 for a buzz, $21 for a cut). The chill décor of hardwood floors and old-school barber chairs, and an array of guy-friendly magazines, make men feel right at home.


For the Well-Groomed Guy
Capelli’s
(Downtown, 1420 Fifth Ave.,
Suite 219, 206.587.0900;
downtown, 925 Fourth
Ave., Suite 404,
206.587.0900; capellis.com)
With cozy leather chairs, dark wood accents and sports playing on the flat-screens, the manliest of men can feel at ease taking care of cuts ($25–$38), camouflaging their gray ($35), getting a shave ($35–$50), a brow waxing
($10) and even a MANicure ($20) at this self-described    
a“gentlemen’s barbershop.”


For the One-Stop Shopper
Oslo’s: A Men’s Store
(Queen Anne, 1519 Queen
Anne Ave. N;
206.282.OSLO [6756];
oslosamensstore.com)
For a man on the go, Oslo’s is a no-brainer—score high-style clothes from John Varvatos and Theory, a haircut ($35) and a shave ($30–$50), all in one place. The minimalist barbershop vibe (there’s just one barber chair) at the cozy Queen Anne men’s boutique, along with its namesake golden retriever lounging underfoot, keeps the grooming experience mellow.


For the Undercover Groomer:
Gene Juarez
Men’s Salon
(Bellevue, 550 106th
Ave. NE; 425.455.5511;
genejuarez.com)
Located inside Gene Juarez’s Bellevue location, the Men’s Salon, modeled after a classic barber shop, gives fellas a “no girls allowed” hideout infused with dark wood and leather for getting brows tamed ($23), forearms massaged during a sport manicure ($41), or a much-needed gentleman’s facial ($95) to treat pesky razor burn.


For the Man Who Wants It All
Weldon Barber
(Multiple locations,
including  Issaquah, 6220
 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy.;
425.369.9910;
weldonbarber.com)
With the signature haircut ($34), men receive a shampoo, scalp massage, straight razor neck shave and hot face towel. Or, if in a rush, opt for the timesaver haircut ($30), which is the signature minus the massage and hot towel. Guys can also swing in for camouflage color ($25) and highlights (start at $50), as well as a manicure ($15) to keep their hands looking polished. While waiting, gents can cozy up in the leather seats, flip through the sports section and check out the big-screen TV in the lobby.