Classic barber shop interior with vintage styling

Cle Elum's Premier Grooming Destination

Walk In Looking Like Yourself — Leave Looking Like Someone Worth Meeting

For over a decade, we've been the place Cle Elum comes to when a haircut matters. No rush, no nonsense — just skilled hands, honest conversation, and a result that holds its shape through the week.

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10+ Years Serving
Cle Elum
5,000+ Happy
Clients
100% Walk-ins
Welcomed

What We Do

Services Crafted With Care

Every service at Old School is delivered with the same attention to detail that's made us a Cle Elum staple. No shortcuts, no rush — just results you'll be proud to show.

Classic men's haircut being styled

Classic Haircut

A thorough consultation, a precise cut tailored to your hair type and face shape, finished with a hot towel and styling. The complete experience.

  • Consultation included
  • Hot towel finish
  • Styling guidance
Sharp fade haircut in progress

Fade & Taper

From skin fades to low tapers, we execute clean transitions with precision clippers and careful blending. Sharp lines, smooth gradients.

  • Skin fades to low tapers
  • Precision blending
  • Line-up available
Beard trimming and shaping service

Beard Grooming

Shape, trim, and condition your beard to complement your features. We sculpt with care and leave you with a look that's polished and put-together.

  • Custom shaping
  • Beard conditioning
  • Hot towel treatment
Traditional straight razor shave

Traditional Shave

A straight razor shave the old way — lather, steam, precision stroke, and a soothing finish. It's not just a shave; it's a ritual you'll look forward to.

  • Straight razor finish
  • Pre-shave hot towels
  • Aftershave treatment
Hair coloring and styling service

Hair Coloring

Cover grays, add dimension, or make a bold statement. Our coloring services are done with quality products for natural-looking, long-lasting results.

  • Gray blending & coverage
  • Full or partial color
  • Professional products
Children receiving a haircut

Youth Cuts

Patients, fun, and professional — we make sure the next generation leaves looking sharp and feeling confident. First visits get the full treatment.

  • Patient & friendly staff
  • All ages welcome
  • Parent consultation
Barber shop storefront and interior
Barber working on a client's haircut

Our Story

Rooted in Cle Elum,
Built on Reputation

Old School Barber Shop & Co. wasn't founded on trends or hype. It was built the way things used to be done — one client at a time, one good haircut at a time. We opened our doors on Highway 970 with a simple belief: people deserve a place where they're treated with respect, left looking their best, and never rushed out the door.

Over the years, we've watched kids grow into fathers, fathers bring in their sons, and neighbors become friends. That's the kind of loyalty you can't buy — it's earned, one visit at a time.

Quality Over Speed

Every cut gets our full attention and time.

Community First

We're your neighbors, not just your barbers.

Consistent Results

Walk in any day — you'll leave looking sharp.

Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

We don't need to tell you we're good — our clients do that for us, every time they walk in.

I've been coming here for years and I won't go anywhere else. They actually listen to what you want and deliver every single time. It's rare to find that kind of consistency.

M

Mike T.

Cle Elum

Brought my son in for his first real haircut and they were so patient and great with him. Now he asks to go to "his barber" every time. That says everything.

S

Sarah L.

Ellensburg

The atmosphere is exactly what you want from an old school barbershop — real, no-frills, and professional. Best fade I've had in the area, hands down.

J

Joshua R.

Roslyn

Find Us

Come See Us Today

We're right on Highway 970 in the heart of Cle Elum. Walk in anytime during business hours — no appointment necessary, though calling ahead is always welcome.

Address

811 Hwy 970
Cle Elum, WA 98922

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Send Us a Message

Have a question or want to book ahead? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

We typically respond within a few hours during business days.

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