Three decades of mastery on College Avenue. Every cut is a conversation, every shave is a ritual, and every man who walks out looks like he owns the room.
Every service at Charles and Al's is performed with precision, patience, and the kind of attention that turns a routine visit into something you look forward to.
A tailored cut that fits your face, your lifestyle, and the way you want to show up. Includes consultation, wash, cut, and styling.
The old-school ritual — steaming towels, rich lather, and a straight razor glide that leaves your skin smoother than you thought possible.
Whether it's a full beard or a daily stubble, we shape and line it to complement your features and keep it looking intentional.
Haircut and hot towel shave combined — the complete experience. This is what you get when you want to walk out feeling like a different man.
Clemson students and senior gentlemen — we offer discounted rates without ever discounting the quality of the cut.
Kids and teens are welcome. We take the same care with a young man's first haircut as we do with a CEO's boardroom cut.
Charles and Al didn't open a barbershop to be another chain on the block. They opened one because Clemson deserved a place where a haircut wasn't rushed, where the conversation mattered as much as the cut, and where a man could leave feeling genuinely sharper than when he walked in.
Located right on College Avenue, we've been serving students, faculty, families, and longtime residents for over three decades. Some of our clients have been coming since they were boys — and now they bring their own sons.
We don't use timers. We use judgment. Every fade, every line, every shave is done the way it should be done — not the way that's fastest.
Classic chairs, clean lines, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer.
We're right in the heart of Clemson, just steps from the action on College Avenue. Walk in, or give us a call — we'll have your chair ready.
391 College Ave
Clemson, SC 29631-2929
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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No appointments necessary, but they help. Walk in anytime during business hours, or give us a ring to reserve your chair.