Top 5 Barber Shops in Palm Desert | DOI’s Local Picks

Nando providing a haircut at BLSSD Barbershop in Palm Desert, photographed by Mark Miller

A good barber is someone you want to return to. You get to know their work, they get to know your hair, and a routine appointment becomes one less thing to figure out. If you are new to Palm Desert, here for the season, or simply ready to try a different shop, this is where I would start.

Blessed Barber Shop—listed as BLSSD Barbershop—is Desert Oasis Insider’s featured vendor. Below are four other Palm Desert shops worth comparing for their services, location, and approach.

Desert Oasis Insider Featured Vendor

1. BLSSD Barbershop

My featured pick in Palm Desert. I have already filmed BLSSD for Desert Oasis Insider, so you can take a look inside before deciding where to book your next haircut.

Our existing shop profile highlights Nando, Brandon, Ignacio, and Carlos, along with the modern space and welcoming atmosphere. Public customer reviews also frequently mention attentive service and consistent cuts. For a first visit, ask which barber is the best fit for your hair and the style you want.

760-340-5565

Highway 111 · Palm Desert
Call to confirm a barber, appointment time, and current pricing.

Call Blessed Barber Shop Get directions

4.9 / 5 on Birdeye · Read customer reviews →

Explore our BLSSD Barbershop profile →

Inside BLSSD Barbershop, filmed by Mark Miller for Desert Oasis Insider. Watch on YouTube.

Start with BLSSD. Our featured vendor has original DOI video coverage and a direct tap-to-call link.
Compare the right fit. Four more Palm Desert shops offer different locations and service options.
Choose a person as well as a place. Review your barber’s work and confirm the service, price, and appointment.

Four more local options. Ratings below are snapshots from the linked sources, not a live leaderboard; check current reviews and details before booking.

Option 2

2. The Private Club Barbershop

San Pablo Avenue · Central Palm Desert

4.9 / 5 on BestProsInTown · Read reviews

The Private Club puts fades, scissor work, and a lounge-style setting at the center of its approach. Its website lets you choose the Palm Desert location and explore individual barbers before booking.

Consider for: comparing barbers’ portfolios for a fade or scissor cut.

760-610-2516 Explore barbers & booking →

Option 3

3. The Barber Shop

Cook Street / Technology Drive · Palm Desert

4.8 / 5 on BestProsInTown · Read reviews

An option for a traditional barbershop visit. Its published service menu includes regular haircuts, skin fades, straight-razor shaves, beard trims, and head shaves. Haircuts include a hot towel and straight-razor neck shave.

Consider for: a haircut paired with traditional hot-towel or razor services.

442-241-6230 View services & booking →

Option 4

4. Nick’s Barbershop & Lounge

San Pablo Avenue · Central Palm Desert

4.7 / 5 on BestProsInTown · Read reviews

Nick’s lists men’s, senior, and children’s haircuts alongside beard trims and shaves. Its website says a hot towel and scalp massage are included with every haircut, and it advertises discounts for several customer groups.

Consider for: family haircut appointments or a cut with a few extra comforts.

442-334-7071 View the service menu →

Option 5

5. Haus of Fades

Country Club Drive · East Palm Desert

4.98 / 5 on Booksy · Read reviews

A Country Club Drive option with online booking through Booksy. Its booking page brings together customer reviews and shop photos, giving you a place to compare the work and check the available appointment choices.

Consider for: an east Palm Desert location with online appointment browsing.

760-404-0222 View photos & book →

Choose the barber, not just the shop

A shop can have an excellent reputation and still offer very different results from chair to chair. Look for examples from the person who will actually cut your hair, especially if you want a skin fade, a longer scissor cut, work with curls, or careful beard shaping.

Before your first appointment:

Bring a reference. A photo of your own favorite haircut can be more useful than a style name alone.
Describe what matters. Explain how short you want the sides, how much length to keep on top, and how you usually style your hair.
Book the right service. Ask whether beard work, a razor finish, shampoo, or a longer consultation needs extra time.
Confirm the total. Check the price with your chosen barber and ask what is included.
Plan your next visit. If you like the result, ask what maintenance schedule makes sense for that cut.

Make it part of your Palm Desert routine

Location matters when a haircut becomes a regular appointment. BLSSD sits along Highway 111; The Private Club and Nick’s are on San Pablo Avenue; The Barber Shop is near Cook Street; and Haus of Fades is on Country Club Drive. Choose a shop that fits the part of town you already use.

For a little more exploring before or after your appointment, browse El Paseo, take a walk through Palm Desert Civic Center Park, or use the Coachella Valley Atlas to find another nearby stop.

How we chose and ordered this list

Blessed Barber Shop / BLSSD holds the featured first position as Mark Miller’s Desert Oasis Insider recommendation and has been filmed for DOI. That placement is an editorial choice. It does not mean BLSSD has the highest numerical rating on every platform.

The four alternatives were selected using published service information, Palm Desert locations, and public review sources. We have not personally tested every shop. Their numbered positions organize the guide; they are not a mathematical ranking or an exhaustive survey of local barbers.

Research checked October 10, 2026. Ratings reflect the linked pages as retrieved; cached pages and review platforms may show different figures. Confirm current pricing, staff, hours, and appointment availability directly.

Palm Desert Barber Shop FAQs

Who is DOI’s featured barber shop in Palm Desert?

Blessed Barber Shop, listed as BLSSD Barbershop, is our featured vendor and number-one editorial pick. Call 760-340-5565 to discuss an appointment, or explore our shop profile and watch Mark’s video above.

Is this list ranked strictly by customer ratings?

No. BLSSD is Mark’s featured recommendation. The other numbered entries are editorial selections based on location, published services, and public reviews. Ratings from different platforms are not directly equivalent.

Should I book ahead or walk in?

Book ahead if you want a particular barber, need beard work as well as a haircut, or have a limited window of time. Walk-in availability can change throughout the day, so call the shop before making a special trip.

How much does a haircut in Palm Desert cost?

For two examples, The Barber Shop’s published menu starts regular haircuts at $30 and skin fades at $35; Nick’s website lists men’s haircuts at $30. These are website prices checked for this guide, not a citywide range or a guaranteed quote. Confirm your barber’s current rate and what is included.

How do I choose a barber for my hair type or style?

Review the individual barber’s recent work and ask whether they regularly do the cut you want on hair similar to yours. Bring reference photos and discuss length, styling, and maintenance before the haircut starts.

Sources and rating notes

Sources checked October 10, 2026. Service details come from the businesses’ published pages where available; ratings come from the named review platforms and may reflect cached snapshots.

DOI’s BLSSD Barbershop profile and Mark Miller’s BLSSD film: original DOI coverage. BLSSD listing: telephone and location. Birdeye: rating and customer reviews.
The Private Club’s official website: Palm Desert location, barber portfolios, and services. BestProsInTown: review snapshot.
The Barber Shop’s official website: service menu, listed prices, telephone, and location. BestProsInTown: review snapshot.
Nick’s official website: services, listed prices, included extras, and telephone. BestProsInTown: review snapshot.
Haus of Fades on Booksy: business booking page, location, and rating. BestProsInTown: telephone and corroborating location.

Mark Miller | Real Estate Agent

10+ Years of Experience Residential real estate

Full-Time Resident Coachella Valley, California

I am the sole owner and creator of Desert Oasis Insider and Bloom – Home Search Engine. I combine hyper-local research, market data, professional photography and video, and firsthand community coverage to explain the Coachella Valley with greater depth and clarity. My goal is to help buyers, sellers, and residents understand both the homes and the lifestyle behind each location.