Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 1,132 Google reviews · How we rank
The three best barber shops in Howell, MI are all within the city, with Google ratings ranging from 4.8 to 4.9 stars. Cornerstone Barber Shop leads the list at No. 1 with a 4.9-star rating from 150 reviews, the highest rating among these three entries. Jim's Barber Shop takes second place with 4.8 stars from 223 reviews. Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI ranks third, also earning 4.8 stars, with 533 reviews—the largest review count on the list. All three options are in Howell, MI itself, so this ranking focuses entirely on barber shops inside the city.
1Hair Mechanix of HowellA shampoo, hot towel treatment, and neck shave come with every haircut at Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI, giving its third-place finish a concrete starting point.
2Jim's Barber ShopJim's Barber Shop holds a 4.8 Google rating across 224 reviews, listed on Google as barber shop.
3Cornerstone Barber Shop,At 212 W Grand River Ave in Howell, MI, the shop describes its approach as quality over quantity, serving all ages and hair types.
A shampoo, hot towel treatment, and neck shave come with every haircut at Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI, giving its third-place finish a concrete starting point. The shop at 1247 E Grand River Ave also offers beard grooming, coloring, and scalp treatments. Its 4.8-star Google rating across 533 reviews is supported by positive excerpts describing thorough service and satisfying haircuts. Hours extend to 8 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturday and Sunday openings; walk-ins are accepted, though appointments are recommended.
Hot towel included
Beard grooming
Open seven days
“Allie was so great! Professional, thorough, and a great person to talk you through procedures . She went the extra step in massaging and hot towel on my neck.”
Jim's Barber Shop holds a 4.8 Google rating across 224 reviews, listed on Google as barber shop.
Family-owned since 1969
Praised clipper work
Welcomes children
“Great group of barbers! They do good work and prices are reasonable. Clipper work is great. Good about making the style you want. They wirk hard to get you in quick.”
At 212 W Grand River Ave in Howell, MI, the shop describes its approach as quality over quantity, serving all ages and hair types. Reviewers praise the haircuts and friendly service, including one who says other places struggle with their hair and another who has returned for years. Children are welcome, Wednesday hours extend to 6 p.m., and payment is cash only.
40-plus years in business
All ages welcome
4.9 Google rating
“Good Cut! I was in the area and had to burn an hour, great hair cut at a solid price, nice people. Will stop in if I’m in the area.”
Hair Crew LLC holds a 4.4 Google rating across 125 reviews, listed on Google as barber shop.
“I have been going to Hair Crew since I was 8 years old, when it was under the original management located next to the SubWay in Howell. I always enjoyed my cuts and I never had any complaints! When the management changed, I got to meet t…”
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How we ranked this list
Each barber shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Howell category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which shop has the highest rating in this Howell, MI guide?
Cornerstone Barber Shop leads with 4.9 stars from 150 Google reviews. Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI and Jim’s Barber Shop both have 4.8 stars, based on 533 and 223 reviews respectively.
Where can I get an evening or Sunday haircut in Howell, MI?
Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Hair Crew LLC is open until 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, while Cornerstone Barber Shop stays open until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Which shops in Howell, MI accept walk-ins?
Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI and Hair Crew LLC accept walk-ins. Hair Mechanix also recommends appointments. Cornerstone lists both walk-in acceptance and an appointment requirement; call 517-548-1514 to arrange a visit. Supercuts lists appointments as required.
Where can I get beard grooming or a haircut with a hot towel in Howell, MI?
Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI at 1247 E Grand River Ave offers beard grooming. Every haircut includes a shampoo, hot towel treatment, and neck shave. Its other listed services include hair coloring, scalp treatments, and waxing.
Which shops in Howell, MI welcome children, and how can I pay?
All five shops welcome children. Jim’s Barber Shop and Cornerstone Barber Shop are cash-only. Hair Mechanix of Howell, MI, Hair Crew LLC, and Supercuts accept credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Hair Crew LLC also accepts checks.
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