Othman's
Kitchener
Seniors $32
Lancaster
321 Lancaster St WKitchener, ON N2H 4V4Rear entrance via Bond St. Details
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00–7:30
- Sat
- 10:00–6:00
- Sun
- 11:00–5:00
Park nearby while the road is closed. Fee-free Othman's ATM inside.
See shop pageKitchener · Waterloo · Guelph
The premium barbershop experience
Fades blended so there is no line where one length becomes the next
Four shops. Walk in, or book your chair online.
Walk-ins always welcome. Booked appointments go first, so a walk-in takes the next free chair. Why booking wins →
Our work
Real cuts, shot in the shops. Tap one to see that location.
Four shops. One standard.
2,974 Google reviews across the four shops. Walk in any day — booked appointments go first.
Waterloo
Student $30
Waterloo
288 Albert St, Unit 108Waterloo, ON N2L 0G9
- Mon–Thu
- 10:00–9:00
- Fri & Sat
- 10:00–11:00
- Sun
- 11:00–5:00
Open till 11 PM Fri & Sat, 9 PM weekdays. Student menu with valid ID.
See shop pageGuelph
Student $33
Guelph
87 Macdonell StGuelph, ON N1H 2Z7Open during downtown road works. Details
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00–7:30
- Sat
- 10:00–6:00
- Sun
- 11:00–5:00
Two minutes from Guelph Central Station. Student pricing from $33.
See shop pageKitchener
Free parking
Westheights
450 Westheights Dr, Unit 2Kitchener, ON N2N 2B9
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00–7:30
- Sat
- 10:00–6:00
- Sun
- 11:00–5:00
Free plaza parking. Kids' cuts from 1 month to 13 years.
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Pick the cut first
Knowing the guard number before you sit down saves five minutes of guessing. Show your barber the name, or just the number.
Skin fade · Mid taper fade · Scissor cut · Mod cut · Crew cut · Beard & hot towel
0–2Guard
Skin fade
Bare at the neckline, blended up into length on top. The blend is the whole job — done properly there is no line where one length becomes the next. Grows out fastest, so plan on about three weeks.
2–4Guard
Mid taper fade
Softer contrast, starting higher on the head. Holds its shape longer than a skin fade, which makes it the practical pick if you want one cut to carry you.
No guardShears only
Scissor cut
Cut entirely with shears, no clippers on top. Point-cut through the ends to take weight out without losing length, so it falls naturally instead of sitting in a block. Grows out well.
Side partMod & classic
Mod cut
A proper side part or a French crop with a real disconnect — the sharp, tailored end of barbering. Ask at Guelph or Waterloo, where we cut these most.
3–4Guard
Crew cut
Short and even all over, a little longer at the front. Nothing to style in the morning, and the lowest-maintenance cut we do.
BeardRazor line
Beard & hot towel
Shaped to your jaw rather than a template, lined with a straight razor, finished with a hot towel. The detail work people come back for.
These are the six we cut most. All 30 cuts, named and photographed →
December
The busiest month of the year
Regular hours all December — we close only Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of December fill first. In December it is the barber you want who runs out before the time slot does.
Why people keep coming back
A barbershop is a habit, not a transaction. We build the shop around that.
Pick your barber by name
Online booking lets you choose the barber you want. Find one whose work you like and request them every visit.
Fee-free ATM in every shop
Othman's-managed machines with all service charges waived. No fee to withdraw for your cut or your tip.
Every hair type and texture
Straight, wavy, curly, coily, fine or thick. Every appointment starts with a consultation, not a guess.
Family rates
Discounted children's cuts from one month to thirteen years, and discounted senior cuts for 65+.
Before you come in
How many Othman's Barbershop locations are there?
Four. Two in Kitchener — Lancaster and Westheights — plus Waterloo on Albert St and downtown Guelph on Macdonell St. Every shop takes walk-ins and online bookings, and every shop cuts to the same standard.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Both. Walk-ins are welcome at all four locations and always have been. Booked appointments are given priority — they are seen first so the day runs on time and nobody's cut gets rushed — so a walk-in is seated as soon as a chair comes free. Booking online is the safer bet after 4:00 PM on weekdays, all day Saturday, over the December holidays, and during the first weeks of each school term. Online booking takes under a minute and lets you pick your barber.
Can I choose my barber?
Yes. Online booking lets you select a specific barber by name at each location. If you have been in before and remember who cut your hair, book them directly — they will have your previous cut on file.
Do you cut children's hair?
Yes, at all four shops, from one month old through thirteen years at a discounted children's rate. Westheights is our most family-focused location. If it is a first haircut, tell us when you book.
Do you take cash, and is there an ATM?
We take debit, all major credit cards and cash. Every shop has an Othman's-managed ATM inside with all service charges waived, so there is no fee to withdraw — for your cut or your barber's tip.
Do you offer student pricing?
Yes, at Waterloo and Guelph, with a valid student ID — University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier, University of Guelph and Conestoga students all qualify. Bring your card or have it on your phone.
Which location is open the latest?
Waterloo, by a wide margin. Our Albert St shop runs to 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:00 PM Monday to Thursday. The other three shops run to 7:30 PM Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 5:00 PM on Sundays.
What hair types do your barbers cut?
All of them. Straight, wavy, curly, coily, fine, thick. Our barbers cut every hair type and texture, and every appointment opens with a consultation so the cut suits your hair rather than fighting it.