For some people, a haircut needs to be done every two to three weeks. Others treat their haircut as a ritual with a certain standard of style. Main Liners tend to lean toward the prim and proper end of the hair care spectrum, so this historic and prestigious suburb of Philadelphia has many a choice of high-end salons and barbershops.
Barbers generally recommend a trim every three to six weeks, according to Barbermane’s grooming guide. As of October 2026, the average men’s haircut costs about $29.
Fourth Former Carter Smith gets his hair cut every six weeks at Philly Bloke in Wayne, where he regularly pays between $45 and $60.
“I like the people and the haircuts,” Smith said.
Fifth Former Alton Tiongco goes every three months to Francesco and Giovanni Salon in Montgomery County, where he spends about $40 per cut.
“The first time I went there, the service was really good [and] the barber was really nice,” Tiongco said. “They ask what you want and make sure that you get what you want.”
“I would love to get my hair cut every three weeks or so, but with the chaos of my schedule probably closer to every month and a half,”
Mr. Jesse Sataloff
Upper School English teacher Mr. Jesse Sataloff pays $28 at Scissors, a small shop in Bryn Mawr.
“I would love to get my hair cut every three weeks or so, but with the chaos of my schedule probably closer to every month and a half,” Mr. Sataloff said.
Mr. Sataloff first found Scissors with a quick Google Maps search when he moved to the area.
“They’re very kind people, and they do a good job,” he said. Still, in today’s economy, he is concerned about the dramatic price increase of his haircut.
Many options are also available close to campus. Salon Cachet at Haverford Station is a short walk or a three-minute drive. It lists men’s haircuts as a specialty, with cuts starting at $35 with a stylist and $45 with the owner. Pageboy Hair Society and Salon 31 are both in Ardmore. Salon 31 has a 4.4-star rating from more than 100 Yelp reviews.
For a traditional barbershop, Gentleman’s Quarters Barbershop in Ardmore shares the same three-minute long drive from 450 Lancaster. Boasting an energetic and welcoming shop atmosphere, it is a local spot providing premier haircuts for all ages and hair types.
Make Your Mark is another neighborhood barbershop located just minutes away on East County Line Road. The shop is praised for meticulous fades, trims, and classic men’s cuts. Finally, located a short drive down Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr, The Fade Factory brings high-end Philadelphia-style fades to the Main Line by combining traditional old-school barbering in a luxury setting.
Whether you are looking for a simple “wash and cut” or want to enrich your experience with additional treatments such as scalp treatment, styling, or coloring, there will always be a salon or barbershop for you on the Main Line.