Premium Barber Services
At Mel’s Old City Barbershop, barbering isn’t a menu item—it’s the craft. From precision fades and classic gentleman’s cuts to clean line-ups and modern styles, every haircut is tailored to your look, your lifestyle, and your standards. Our barbers take the time to get it right, combining old-school technique with modern execution. Walk out sharp, confident, and looking like you meant to book the best barbershop in Sarasota.
Pamper yourself with Mel’s VIP Shave & Fade. This service includes a haircut, straight razor shave with a steamer, hot towel, and essential oil. We then seal the deal with a shoulder massage with our handheld massager. (Please note that if you’re requesting a skin fade with this service there will be a $5.00 upcharge due to level of skill.)
A super close straight razor and an oil-infused hot towel shave experience with warm lather, the way only Mel’s Old City Barbershop knows how to do.
Experience the ultimate grooming experience with our traditional hot shave & cut service. Indulge in a multi-step process that embraces timeless traditions, featuring hot towels to prepare your skin for an ultra-close straight razor shave. Complete your experience with a soothing application of aftershave moisturizer for a refreshed and revitalized appearance.
Razor skin fade with hot lather and a steaming hot oil-infused towel, opening the pores, soothing the skin and refreshing the senses. It’s a shave like no other.
This service is for those who want a sharp, detailed look from top to bottom. Whether it’s a skin fade, textured crop or a custom style tailored to your hair type. Shaping and detailing your beard to compliment your haircut, Optional razor edging to leave you looking polished and confident.
Get a perfectly groomed look with a cut and beard trim at Mel’s Old City Barbershop, where crisp clean lines and expert styling make every haircut a masterpiece. Experience the ultimate pampering during your next grooming appointment and leave feeling refreshed and confident.
Our beard trim service expertly shapes and maintains your beard for optimal health. With precision shaving, fine-tuning, and finishing touches using a straight razor and hot towel, we ensure your beard is always looking its best.
Get the ultimate sleek, bold look with our Specialty Cuts. Whether it’s a skin fade, tapered fringe, burst fade fohawk, skin taper our specialized barbers of over twenty years of experience do it all.
Our expert stylists understand that your haircut is an important aspect of your daily life, and we strive to provide a comfortable experience while ensuring your hair becomes the talk of the town.
Looking to pamper yourself without a haircut? This service includes a hot shave with the straight razor hot lather shave cream, essential oil-infused hot towel, and a steamer for a relaxing experience. A shoulder massage with our handheld massager to top it off.