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The Empire Barber Company's front window at 217 E State St: gold THE EMPIRE lettering, a barber pole, and a skeleton in a wooden barber chair

The Empire Barber Company · Barbershop at 217 E State St, downtown Redlands, CA

Mon–Fri 10–7 · Sat 10–3Walk-ins welcome
  • Haircuts
  • Fades
  • Beard trims
  • Hot towel shaves
  • Kids' cuts

Book your barber

Every barber at The Empire runs their own book. You pick who cuts your hair.

Booking is on Booksy. It always shows who's cutting at the shop right now, what they charge, and when they're free.

  • Book onlinePick a barber, pick a time.Book on Booksy
  • Walk inCome by any time we're open. If the chairs are full, you're next up.
  • CallQuestions? Call the shop at (909) 307-5803.

Services

Prices depend on the barber. You'll see each barber's prices on Booksy before you book.

Inside the shop

Black chairs, barbers working, and walls covered in old barbershop memorabilia: a Burma-Shave mirror cabinet, vintage shaving soap ads, an antique pole and red neon signs.

And yes, that's a real skeleton sitting in the window chair. He's been waiting a while.

The row of black barber chairs inside The Empire
Decor wall with a red neon BARBER SHOP sign, an antique barber pole and a Burma-Shave mirror
The skeleton in the barber chair by the front window
The gold Empire lettering seen from inside, over a carved wood station

Reviews

5.0 on Booksy (235) · 4.7 on Yelp (173) · 4.6 on Google (80)

Amazing with kids! He has so much patience! He’s been our kids barber for 14 years!
Marina, about William · Booksy
I was hesitant to go from long hair to my shoulder to a messy fringe cut but Javier’s demeanor and composure were reassuring. His attention to detail is remarkable.
Adrian, about Javi · Booksy
My son refuses to get his hair cut by anyone else. Letty is consistently kind, attentive, and knows how to handle a cowlick.
Elizabeth, about Letty · Booksy
I found Javi about 5 years ago and have never left him! He’s kind, caring, talented and accommodating.
Josh, about Javi · Booksy
He is pretty welcoming and offers refreshments while cutting hair.
Eric, about Javi · Booksy
I had a great experience with William today. He was very knowledgeable and super clean. Left feeling like a new man.
Rome, about William · Booksy

Questions

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes. Come in any time we're open. If every chair is busy, you'll wait for the next one. Booking ahead on Booksy gets you a set time.

Can I pick my barber?

Yes. Tap Book a barber and you'll see everyone cutting at the shop, with their photos, reviews and open times.

How much is a haircut?

Each barber sets their own prices. You'll see them on Booksy before you book.

Do you cut kids' hair?

Yes. Plenty of families bring their kids here.

Do you do hot towel shaves?

Yes, with a straight razor. You can get one on its own or with a haircut.

Where do I park?

Street parking on State Street and the side streets nearby. The shop is between 6th and 7th.

Are you open on Saturdays?

Yes, 10 AM to 3 PM. On weekdays we're open 10 AM to 7 PM, so you can come in after work.

How far are you from the University of Redlands?

About five minutes by car. We're downtown at 217 E State St.

How do I pay?

Cash, card or Apple Pay.

Find us

217 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373

Downtown on State Street, between 6th and 7th. Look for the gold lettering on the window and the barber pole out front.

A few minutes from the University of Redlands, and a short drive from Loma Linda, Mentone, Highland and Yucaipa.

(909) 307-5803

Hours

The Empire's storefront from the State Street sidewalk
The front of the shop from the sidewalk on State Street.
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