Best Barbers in Reading, PA

Updated September 2026 · 5 businesses · Reading guide

Looking for barbers in Reading? Below you'll find 5 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Barbershops for fades, tapers, beard trims and hot-towel shaves. Pennsylvania barbers are licensed by the State Board of Barber Examiners.

This guide lists 5 barbers in and around Reading, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 5 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 4 link to their own website, 5 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 5 Barbers in Reading

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

1 Whiskers Barber & Shave Parlor

Open weekendsZIP 19601
Opening hours
Tue10 AM-6 PM
Wed10 AM-6 PM
Thu9 AM-7 PM
Fri9 AM-7 PM
Sat9 AM-5 PM
Sun11 AM-4 PM

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4 Supercuts

Open weekends
Opening hours
Mon9 AM-9 PM
Tue9 AM-9 PM
Wed9 AM-9 PM
Thu9 AM-9 PM
Fri9 AM-9 PM
Sat9 AM-7 PM
Sun10 AM-6 PM

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5 Anthony's Barber Shop

Open weekendsZIP 19610
Opening hours
Mon8 AM-6 PM
Tue8 AM-6 PM
Wed8 AM-6 PM
Thu8 AM-6 PM
Fri8 AM-6 PM
Sat8 AM-6 PM

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How to choose barbers in Reading

  • Check that stylists, barbers, estheticians and massage therapists hold a current Pennsylvania license, which must be displayed.
  • Look at recent photos of their work on social media.
  • Ask about prices up front. Many services are priced by hair length or time.
  • For gyms, read the contract carefully and ask how to cancel.
  • Make sure tools are sanitized and the space is clean.

Local tips for Reading

Reading's Department of Codes Services issues building permits and rental licenses, and contractors working in the city must be registered with the city as well as with the state.

Many Reading businesses are bilingual in English and Spanish, and a lot of services are clustered in the surrounding boroughs such as Wyomissing, West Reading and Shillington.

Reading is in Berks County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Centre Park, Callowhill, Glenside, Millmont, Northeast Reading, Southside, Oakbrook.

Frequently asked questions

Which barbers in Reading are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Whiskers Barber & Shave Parlor, Whisker's Barber Company and Shave Parlor, Whiskers Barber, Supercuts, Anthony's Barber Shop. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Reading do these barbers cover?

The barbers on this list are located in ZIP codes 19601, 19606, 19608, 19610. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

How much do barbers cost in Reading?

Prices vary by service, experience and location. Downtown studios usually cost more than neighborhood shops, so check price lists online or call ahead.

How do I check a cosmetology or barber license?

Search the professional on the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Licenses are issued by the State Board of Cosmetology and the State Board of Barber Examiners.

Can I cancel a gym membership in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's Health Club Act gives you three business days to cancel a new membership, and limits contracts to 36 months. Check your contract for the cancellation process.

Business data for this page comes from © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), reviewed and formatted by Pennsylvania Connection.

Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.