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Barber Shop Near Me in Lakewood, CO: A Local's Guide

A local guide to finding a good barber in Lakewood, CO — what to look for, real prices, and where to find Taper Godz inside Bear Creek Plaza on S Wadsworth Blvd.

If you typed barber shop near me from somewhere in Lakewood, you are probably closer to us than you think. Taper Godz Barber Co. sits inside Bear Creek Plaza at 3234 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227 — right off Wadsworth near Highway 285. Here is what to look for in a local barber, what cuts cost around here, and how to get in the chair.

Where we are in Lakewood

Bear Creek Plaza is on the south side of Lakewood along S Wadsworth Blvd, with parking right out front. It is a short drive from Bear Creek Lake Park, Green Mountain, Belmar, Union Square, and the Mar Lee and Harvey Park neighborhoods of southwest Denver. Coming from Littleton, Morrison, or Ken Caryl, Highway 285 gets you here in minutes.

What to look for in a Lakewood barber shop

  • Barbers who specialize in fades and tapers — not just clipper-and-go cuts.
  • Clear, posted prices so you know what you are paying before you sit down.
  • Online booking so you are not stuck waiting around.
  • Real photos of their work and honest Google reviews from local clients.
  • A clean shop and barbers who ask how you style your hair before they start cutting.

What a haircut costs in Lakewood

At Taper Godz, signature tapers, fades, and straight razor shaves run $45–60. A cut with a beard trim is $65–85, beard trims alone are $25, and kids cuts (ages 8–12) are $40–50. Men's perms start at $125.

What we cut most

  • Low, mid, and high taper fades — it is in our name.
  • Skin fades, burst fades, and drop fades.
  • Beard trims and razor lineups.
  • Kids cuts for ages 8–12.
  • Men's perms and texture for short hair.

Want the details on a specific cut? Read our guide to the low taper fade or the difference between a taper and a fade on the blog, or browse the full service list.

See every service and price before you book.

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How to book

The fastest way in is booking online — pick your barber and time, and you are set. You can also call the shop at (720) 603-9634 or email tapergodz@gmail.com with questions. Most regulars book every two to three weeks so their fade never grows out.

Close by in Lakewood? Grab your spot online.

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Questions first? Call the shop.

Call (720) 603-9634

Published October 11, 2026

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