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Black-Owned Barber Shops in Kansas City, MO: Local Guide

About Kansas City

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri, sitting on the state's western edge where the Missouri and Kansas rivers meet and right beside the Kansas state line. It is known for its barbecue, its jazz history, its many fountains and boulevards, and landmarks such as Union Station and the Country Club Plaza. The city spreads over a wide area, so getting around usually means a short drive between neighborhoods.

Barber shops are a steady part of daily life here, from busy shops near the Crossroads and Westport areas to quieter storefronts along Truman Road, Independence Avenue and Oak Trafficway. Many Black-owned shops double as community gathering places where regulars book the same chair every few weeks.

This guide lists 11 Black-owned barber shops in Kansas City, MO, all self-reported via Google Business Profile. For each one we note the address, Google rating, review count, accessibility features, booking style and the hours shown on its profile, so you can narrow the list before you book.

Businesses are listed in no particular order.

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Businesses listed

11

Average rating

4.8★

Combined reviews

2,433

Beauty And The Blade
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Beauty And The Blade

4314 E Truman Rd #2329, Kansas City, MO 64127 · Barber shop

4.9★ (27 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

Beauty And The Blade is at 4314 E Truman Rd #2329 and carries a 4.9 rating from 27 Google reviews. Its profile lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot, a restroom and a kid-friendly setting. Hours show Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, with the shop closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Whiskey Beard Barbershop
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Whiskey Beard Barbershop

1600 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Barber shop

4.8★ (263 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom

Why It's Special

Whiskey Beard Barbershop, at 1600 Cherry St, has a 4.8 rating across 263 reviews. Its profile mentions appointments, both required and recommended, and also says walk-ins are accepted. It lists a wheelchair accessible restroom and a gender-neutral restroom. Most weekdays run from about 8:30 AM to 8 PM, and the shop is closed on Sundays.

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New Urban Barber & Beauty Shop
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New Urban Barber & Beauty Shop

414 NW Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118 · Barber shop

4.5★ (329 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

New Urban Barber & Beauty Shop at 414 NW Englewood Rd has a 4.5 rating from 329 reviews. Appointments are listed as required or recommended. The profile shows a wheelchair accessible entrance and restroom, a gender-neutral restroom and 10 AM to 7 PM hours from Tuesday to Saturday.

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Booking Ahead or Walking In

Policies differ shop to shop in Kansas City. Several profiles in this guide, including Whiskey Beard Barbershop and the two Catalyst Barber Co. locations, say walk-ins are accepted. Others, such as My Cuts Travel and JL Wavy Barbershop Independence, list appointments as required.

If you need a specific time, book ahead. If you are flexible, a midweek visit is usually calmer than a Saturday. Because profiles can mix "required" and "recommended" labels, a quick call settles what a given shop expects.

Catalyst Barber Co. - Crossroads
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Catalyst Barber Co. - Crossroads

323 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Barber shop

4.9★ (613 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

Catalyst Barber Co. - Crossroads, at 323 Southwest Blvd, is rated 4.9 from 613 reviews. Google lists appointments as recommended and walk-ins as accepted. It is open every day of the week, with weekday hours of 10 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 9 AM and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Accessible entrance and parking are listed.

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Catalyst Barber Co. - Gladstone
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Catalyst Barber Co. - Gladstone

7221 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118 · Barber shop

4.8★ (893 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

Catalyst Barber Co. - Gladstone is at 7221 N Oak Trafficway and holds a 4.8 rating from 893 reviews, the highest review count in this guide. It accepts walk-ins and recommends appointments. The profile lists wheelchair accessible seating, a gender-neutral restroom and daily hours, with Monday and Sunday running 8 AM to 5 PM.

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Accessibility Details Worth Checking

Owners can mark accessibility features on Google, and many shops here list a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot or restroom. Catalyst Barber Co. - Gladstone is among those listing wheelchair accessible seating, and a few shops mention gender-neutral restrooms.

These details are self-reported by each business. If a specific feature matters for your visit, such as step-free entry or a particular restroom, call the shop first and ask.

My Cuts Travel
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My Cuts Travel

1800 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Barber shop

4.9★ (168 reviews)Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

At 1800 Central St, My Cuts Travel earns a 4.9 rating from 168 reviews. Its profile says appointments are required, so book ahead. Hours run 9 AM to 6 PM on most weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, and the shop is closed Sundays and Mondays. A wheelchair accessible parking lot and a restroom are listed.

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JL Wavy Barbershop Independence
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JL Wavy Barbershop Independence

106 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · Barber shop

5★ (12 reviews)Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

JL Wavy Barbershop Independence, at 106 W 39th St, has a perfect 5.0 rating, though it rests on 12 reviews, so the track record is short. Appointments are listed as required. The profile shows wheelchair accessible parking, seating and restroom, with hours of 9 AM to 6 PM from Tuesday through Saturday.

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BARBERSHOP SHAWN LLC
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BARBERSHOP SHAWN LLC

12015 E 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133 · Barber shop

4.5★ (22 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

BARBERSHOP SHAWN LLC is located at 12015 E 47th St and has a 4.5 rating from 22 reviews. Google says appointments are recommended. The listing shows a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot, a restroom and a kid-friendly setting, with 9 AM to 5 PM hours Tuesday to Saturday and closures on Sundays and Mondays.

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Getting Around Between Neighborhoods

The addresses in this guide stretch from Truman Road and Independence Avenue in the east, to Southwest Boulevard and Westport Road near the middle of the city, to Oak Trafficway and Antioch Road in the north. Kansas City is spread out, so choosing a shop close to home or work saves time.

Most listings mention a parking lot, but downtown-area spots may rely on street parking, so allow a few extra minutes.

VP Barber & Braiding Salon
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VP Barber & Braiding Salon

2532 B Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124 · Barber shop

4.8★ (24 reviews)Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

VP Barber & Braiding Salon, at 2532 B Independence Ave, combines barbering with braiding and holds a 4.8 rating from 24 reviews. No booking policy appears on its profile. It lists a wheelchair accessible restroom and seating, plus a gender-neutral restroom. Hours are 9 AM to 7 PM most days and 8 AM on Saturdays.

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Appointments Only NKC (Beauty/Barber Lounge)
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Appointments Only NKC (Beauty/Barber Lounge)

5708 N Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119 · Barber shop

5★ (11 reviews)Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

Appointments Only NKC (Beauty/Barber Lounge) sits at 5708 N Antioch Rd with a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews. As the name suggests, its profile lists appointments as required, though walk-ins are also marked as accepted, so confirm which applies. Monday hours run 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM, and Sunday is closed.

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Xclusiv Barbershop and Salon
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Xclusiv Barbershop and Salon

315 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · Barber shop

5★ (71 reviews)Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

Xclusiv Barbershop and Salon at 315 Westport Rd is rated 5.0 from 71 reviews and accepts walk-ins. Its profile shows a wheelchair accessible parking lot and a gender-neutral restroom. Google lists a single line of hours, 8 AM to 8 PM, without day-by-day detail, so check with the shop which days it is open.

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Using This Guide

This list is a starting point for finding a barber, not a ranking, and the order carries no meaning. Ownership for each business is self-reported via Google Business Profile and is not independently verified by us. Ratings and review counts come from Google at the time we collected them and will change.

Hours and booking policies shift often, and some profiles show partial or inconsistent information. Please confirm hours and appointment requirements directly with the shop before you go. Open any business profile on this site to see its full address, amenities and contact details.

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