Barbershop Serving Northridge
Where Northridge Comes for a Clean Cut.
Chatsworth Barbershop is the neighborhood barbershop a short drive northwest of Northridge, at 9876 De Soto Ave in Chatsworth. Northridge locals and CSUN students come over for precise fades, classic cuts, and beard work. Walk in or call ahead. From most of Northridge it is a straight run up Reseda Boulevard or a quick hop on the 118.
- Drive from Northridge
- About 12 minutes
- Best route
- 118
- Parking
- Free lot
- Walk ins
- Welcome
Cuts and services for Northridge clients
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Gentleman Haircut $30
Shear work only, no shorter than a 1 1/2 on the sides.
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Men's Haircut $35
Razor fades, skin fades, tapers and scissor cuts for adults.
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Kids Haircut $30 to $35
Regular cut $30, Trendy Cut $35, for children under 12.
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Haircut & Beard $40 to $45
Haircut with a beard trim $40, or with the beard razored and shaped $45.
The cuts Northridge books most
Why Northridge comes to Chatsworth Barbershop
Northridge has no shortage of quick clipper cuts near the mall and the campus, but a clean fade that actually suits your head is harder to find. At Chatsworth Barbershop every cut is done by hand by a barber who takes the time to get it right and remembers how you like it next time. Skin fade, scissor cut, or a full haircut and beard combo, the work is unhurried and it shows. That is why Northridge regulars make the short drive up instead of settling for the chain chair.
We cut for clients from right across Northridge, including:
- CSUN and the campus area
- the Northridge Fashion Center area
- Devonshire and Nordhoff
- the Reseda Boulevard corridor
- Balboa and Lindley
- the streets off Zelzah
Getting to the shop from Northridge
From most of Northridge, the easy route is straight up Reseda Boulevard or Tampa Avenue heading north, then west toward De Soto. If you are near the 118, take it west to the De Soto exit and drop down to the shop. Figure about twelve minutes either way, a little more from around CSUN at busy hours.
Fresh cuts from the chair
Every cut, done by hand
Every cut at Chatsworth Barbershop is done by hand, one client at a time. No assembly line, no rushing you out of the chair. The barber reads your hair, your growth pattern, and how you actually wear it, then builds the cut around that. Skin fades are blended clean with no harsh lines. Beard work is shaped to your jaw, not just run over with one guard, and scissor work is done slow where it counts. If you are not sure what you want, that is fine. You get a real consultation and an honest recommendation for your hair type and face shape. The goal is simple: a cut that still looks right two weeks later, and a shop you actually look forward to coming back to.
What to expect when you come from Northridge
First time making the trip from Northridge? Here is how it works. Walk in whenever it suits you, or call ahead at (818) 818-5066 to hold a chair and skip the wait, which is worth doing on a busy Saturday. When you arrive, park free in the lot out front and check in. Your barber talks through what you want before any clippers come out, so you are never left guessing. A standard cut runs about thirty to forty minutes, a little longer if you add beard work. Cash and all major cards are accepted. Most Northridge clients come in once, like the result, and make it their regular spot.
Northridge barbershop questions
How far is Chatsworth Barbershop from Northridge?
Chatsworth Barbershop is about twelve minutes from Northridge, at 9876 De Soto Ave in Chatsworth. Head up Reseda Boulevard or Tampa Avenue, or take the 118 west to the De Soto exit.
What is the best route from Northridge?
From most of Northridge, north on Reseda Boulevard or Tampa Avenue then west toward De Soto is the simple way in. If you are near the freeway, the 118 west to the De Soto exit is quick. Both run about twelve minutes.
Is it worth driving from Northridge for a haircut?
Northridge clients think so. It is a short drive, parking out front is free, and every cut is done by hand by a barber who takes the time to get it right and remembers how you like it. That beats a rushed chair by the mall.
Can I walk in or do I need an appointment?
Both work. Walk ins are always welcome at Chatsworth Barbershop, and you can call ahead at (818) 818-5066 to lock in a time before you drive over from Northridge.
Do you do skin fades and beard work?
Yes. Skin fades, taper fades, and beard work are all part of what we do, from a clean office cut to a full haircut and beard combo.
What does a haircut cost?
Haircuts start at $30. Razor fades are $35, kids' cuts are $30 to $35, and a haircut and beard is $40 to $45.
How long does a haircut take?
A standard men's haircut runs about thirty to forty minutes. Add beard work and it takes a little longer. We do not rush the chair, so plan your trip from Northridge with that in mind.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes. Kids' cuts start at $30, and we take our time with the younger clients so the trip from Northridge is worth it for the whole family.
What payment do you accept?
Cash and all major credit and debit cards are accepted at Chatsworth Barbershop.
When are you open, and is Saturday busy?
We are open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and closed Sunday. Saturday is the busiest day, so if you are driving in from Northridge on a weekend, calling ahead is the easiest way to skip the wait.
Ready for a fresh cut?
Chatsworth Barbershop, 9876 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. A short drive from Northridge. Walk in Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, book online, or call (818) 818-5066 to hold your chair.
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