Can't believe I've been going here for 7 years but the experience is worth coming back for again and again. My haircut is always quality and just how I ask for it. Brandon is my barber but having watched thr others work over the years, I wouldn't hesitate to go to or recommend any of them. Always hospitable and good value for what you choose for your cut. I recommend the hot towel treatment, but you can get by with only a haircut if you don't have a need for a shave. Great atmosphere with TVs on the wall and a great selection of music always playing on the overhead speaker. Do be sure to go online and book in advance as they are appointment only and the process is simple and easy. Book early as most of the barbers can be booked several weeks out. read more

Very clean and well kept shop. Easy to find and was able to park close for being downtown. Quality haircut for my son. Matt was great and easy to talk to. Very professional. Was easy to make an appointment online and select a barber based on skills and the kind of cut you want. I was able to get in within a couple of days. Some like the owner are booked out. They do not do walk-in's just an fyi. Loved my son's cut. We will be going back. read more

Paramount Barbering - My son after his cut with the barber Matt. - Barbers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I needed a very last minute clean-up cut and Paramount made it easy. I found an opening in their online scheduler literally minutes in advance. Very relaxed vibe and very friendly service. Highly recommend. read more

Listened to me and did exactly what I wanted. A fantastic barber experience. It was clean and well kept

Walked in to ask about a haircut and was immediately asked if I had an appointment. When I said no, I was told they don't do walk-ins and the person turned around and continued cutting without offering any information on how to book or even a greeting. I understand being appointment-only, but a little courtesy or direction would have gone a long way. First impressions matter. Won't be back! read more

Matty Ice!! Very quality haircut, without even looking at it I could tell it was my most precise haircut. Vibes are good in there

Was in town for a week and desperately needed a haircut. If you go to their site you find that they only book through the site. If you TRY to book, you discover that they are more than a month out. Since I was only here for a week, I tried to call to see if I could come in if there was a cancelation. I was basically told, "Can't you read the website...who do you think you are..." etc. I think I'm someone that travels from town to town, and have never had a problem booking a haircut. Apparently I'm not cool enough to spend $50 to get my haircut in Des Moines, IA. read more

great staff - hot shave is Amazing from any of the guys there. tell them are amazing and Jordan is the manager there

Can't see myself getting a haircut anywhere else. I've been coming here for a little over a year now, and not once have I left with an unsatisfied cut. It's located in the East Village; so after getting your haircut, you can flaunt it while shopping or getting a drink in the area. Service is second to none. Since coming here, Brandon has been my barber. For good reason, too. He is definitely a master of his craft and is very personable and outgoing. Remembers my style every time I come in. Relaxed atmosphere with a cool and modern aesthetic. There's beer ready to go for customers and TVs along the walls. Very clean and well-maintained business, too. It's by appointment only. So make sure to check out their website for the full list of services they provide and to schedule an appointment. It can seem a little pricey at $30 for the adult cut. For the amount of service and quality you get though, it's definitely worth it. read more

Pete Danskin with Paramount Barbering did a fantastic job cutting my hair. He listened to what I wanted.

I've been going to Jordan for almost 3 years, which was even before this shop. He has a passion for giving the best haircuts and for the past 3 years every haircut he has given me is his 100 percent dedication to attention and detail. Not once has he ever not done a great job, what I'm saying is that he will give you his best effort cut every time. They specialize in more traditional men hairstyles like side parts, comb overs, pompadours, undercuts but some of the barbers are able to do designs and more modern style cuts. I been to other barbers before (not gonna name any names), and some days they are great and some days they will give you the 10-15 min treatment and skip some stuff because they are busy or they are tired. It also helps that he and his whole shop does appointments. I've seen Jordan get better and better over the years, now his appointment book is full almost 1 month ahead so if you want to book him be sure to try and do it early. I'll be continuing going to Jordan for as long as he is not super booked up otherwise I'll try and book his other guys. Con's street parking is terrible some days so make sure you get there early enough to find a spot. Also make sure you are not late by at most 10 mins. read more

Paramount Barbering - Barbers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Literally the best place to get a fresh fade. I rate all the barbers here equally. Once you get settled in with of the barbers here, you won't go to anyone else. The shop has a great atmosphere and your cut comes with a complimentary beer from Exile Brewery. The price is decent and you always leave here feeling like a million bucks! read more

I haven't been happy with any beard trim I've had since I left Boston, until today. Brandon (the dude with the beard) really knows his craft. I went in with not to much goin on and he lined it up, faded it, and made it look beautiful. It looks like I'm only gonna get beard trims now when I visit home because honestly, I don't trust anyone else. Thanks Brandon! Y'all with beards drop everything your doing right now and let Brandon fix it up! read more

I don't know how I skipped this review for this long... The guys here KNOW HAIR! I've been happy with every haircut I've had here and the experience is like that of a true barber shop. Walk in and be greeted by name, grab a beer from the fridge, and chat with the other customers. This place has great decor and just feels good. But let's be honest if all of those things were true and they gave a bad haircut no one would come back. The haircuts can be trendy or classic. I've seen a lot of folks get great undercuts and razor work but then there are normal dudes like me that just need a modern, but standard cut. Everyone walks away happy! They are a small business that only accepts cash, so that's a bit of a bummer and requires a little more planning, but it's worth it to stay away from the discount cutters around town. Jay is my barber of choice, but all the guys are good. read more

My haircut was spot-on worth my 2-hr drive from Mason. Got lucky to meet and get my haircut from Jordan, he was amazing.

I've been looking for a great barber and I found one. Paramount has some amazing barbers and they're all really nice! I got my haircut by Zach Bogle and I wasn't disappointed. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends. Do yourself a favor and stop by Paramount Barbering for your next cut! read more

Finding the right barber is more than just someone who knows how to cut hair. It's the entire experience, the vibe you get when you walk into a place, and Paramount Barbering knows just that. Coming from California, I know I needed to find a place that reminded me a little bit of home, but also somewhere that I would get that real midwest, DSM vibe. Jay was my barber, and he did a fantastic job. We chopped it up, talking about what DSM had to offer, and just two weeks into my stay in Des Moines, it already felt kind of like home. A haircut really makes you feel like a new person, and can make the difference in that first impression for whatever you intend to do, which is why quality is always the major key for a barbershop, and why you can't put a price on a good haircut. I highly recommend Paramount, and I will be coming here again for a cut really soon. read more

Jordan was great. Knew exactly what I was asking for. Everyone was social distancing and seems very professional and friendly. Will recommend you friends for a great haircut and experience. read more

I've been going here just shy of a year and I'm always happy with the cut. All the barbers are I recommend you go here asap. read more

Paramount Barbering - The cleanest barbershop in all the land. - Barbers Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Every time I walk in, I know I need a cut. Problem is, I can never seem to find a way to tell Pauly Shears what I want. The good news, is that I always walk out loving the cut he gave me. He is an awesome guy on top of that. I tend to try and give myself an at home cut in between going to him (It's a personal problem), and no matter how badly I mess it up the lines, he finds a way to shear the hairs in to shape and leave me feeling 100%. As always, thanks Paul. Paramount is a great place also, great atmosphere and guys. Plus beer, if your lucky. read more

I went here with a friend and waiting for him to get a haircut. Being in the military, i have been to many barbers. This is by far the most professional barbershop i have been too. The barbers and the atmosphere are top notch. Everyone leaving had quality haircuts. Did i mention the complimentary free beer? I Wouldnt hesitate to visit again for a haircut. read more

Zach gave me an awesome beard trim and I enjoyed the complimentary exile brews in the fridge. The shop was clean and tidy. Also, I like that I can schedule an appointment online. read more

Short version: Amazing barber shop. Environment is relaxed. Service is top of the line. Excellent work and great social skills. Always feels comfortable. Read the long version below for more detail Long version: First of all, I can't say enough about how great a barber Zach Bogle is. I've been going to him ever since he graduated barber school (and a bit before) and he's been nothing short of awesome. I have always been pleased with my haircuts from him. To attest to that, I now drive 2 hours (since he moved) to still get my haircut from him. Every time I see him, he's been somewhere to enrich himself when it comes to being a barber. He's always traveling to learn new tricks of the trade. He's confident, quick, and very sharp. I asked him today for something a little different. I wanted to look a week or two after a haircut instead of fresh today, and he nailed it. 100%. And socially, he's great to talk to. Easy going, keeps up with modern stories, all around good guy to just be around. The environment here is wonderful. It's masculine. There's brick, old pin-up art on the walls, and TVs normally with ESPN on them. You can really tell the barbers are all friends, almost brotherly. They'll give each other a hard time with smiles on their faces and it makes you feel like you're a part of their group. It's a place you want to be a part of, not to just necessarily sit down and bury yourself in your phone. They'll offer to sell you stuff if they think you'll honestly benefit from it. There isn't the badgering and pushing of products to upsell you that you might get other places. That doesn't go down here. I always set up appointments in advance. I would suggest doing the same, but they do accept walk-ins when they have openings. These guys are all professional, and I know if Zach is associated with them, any single one of them would do an excellent job and do their best to make you happy. I really can't say enough good things about Zach, or Paramount Barbering. I'll always come here for any haircut or shave needs. Thank you guys for always taking care of me! read more

Paramount is by far the best barber shop I've encountered in Des Moines. I book my cuts with Zach Bogle (never disappoints), but based on what I've seen I don't think you can go wrong booking with any of the guys who cut here. On top of the great cuts, they also offer a complimentary Exile beer while you wait - what's not to love? read more

I've been here twice and have gone to Jay both times. I'll have to admit, these guys have it going on. I discovered them while walking on East 5th and respect their way of doing business, by booking appointments online and doing an electronic follow up after the cut. read more

My boyfriend's hair has never looked so good! Jordan did a great job! Worth the 45 min drive. Nice atmosphere, enjoyed a beer while I got to watch the activity in the barber shop. Already looking forward to his next appointment. read more

Was looking around for a true barbershop & I happened upon Paramount. My first time here & I must say not my last. Zach's attention to detail was great. Kind of expensive but I guess you get what you pay for. The ratings speak for themselves about this place. read more

First time here - This place is legit. Great cut from Jay, friendly store all around. Make an appointment for afternoon so you can have a free beer (or drink in the morning, if that's your style). Booking online is a breeze. Great prices. Will be back for sure. read more

First time at Paramount and I must say, I'm impressed. Best haircut I've ever received. Pauly does an awesome job! I would recommend Paramount to anyone looking for a great cut. read more

This place is awesome, Zach is the man. Does a great job every time. He is very detail oriented. You will always leave happy.