A quaint downtown Phoenix barber shop providing grooming services for adults and children with short to mid-length hair of all ethnicities. Walk in, sit down, leave looking right.
Cuts, fades, line-ups and beard work for short to mid-length hair. Take your seat, take your time. We don't rush a chair.
First haircut to back-to-school trims. Patient barbers, friendly chairs, and a shop your kid will actually want to come back to.
All ethnicities, all textures. Three barbers, three styles, one consistent standard for what walks out of the chair.
Kool Fades sits in the heart of downtown Phoenix on Historic Grand Avenue, a stretch known for its independent shops, galleries and the makers who run them. We're proud to be one of them.
Three barbers. One chair each. Walk in or book ahead — and either way, expect a clean cut and a conversation worth staying for.
Barber · Owner-operator
Founder of the shop. Known for putting clients right at ease and giving a top-notch haircut every time.
Barber
Clean fades, attention to detail. Takes his time to make sure everything is right before you leave the chair.
Barber
Skilled, welcoming, consistent. Brings exceptional craft and warm conversation to every appointment.
From 41 reviews on Google.
"From the moment I walked in, this local barbershop delivered an experience that truly stands out. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is consistent, and all three barbers bring exceptional skill and delightful conversation to every appointment, in particularly Koolaid."
"Been going to Gil at KoolFades for a minute now and he never misses. Clean fades, attention to detail, and he actually takes his time to make sure everything is right before you leave the chair. Shop is solid, good energy. If you want a consistent, sharp cut in Phoenix, this is the spot."
"I've been coming to Koolfades since the day it has opened. Koolaid is a great barber and always provides a great as well as a pleasant experience and time. Everyone is very welcoming and the small shop has a great character to it inside and out. No other shop or barber I'd recommend more!"
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix on Historic Grand Avenue. Walk in for a quick cut or call ahead to lock in your chair with Koolaid, Gil, or Jenn.