South Congress · Austin

A proper
haircut.

Four chairs, good coffee, and barbers who know their craft. Serving South Congress since 2011.

Est. 2011Walk-ins welcome
Barber giving a haircut inside Tonsor
Tonsor BarbersSouth Congress

2011

Open on South Congress

3

Licensed barbers

4.9/5

From 340+ reviews

Walk-ins

Always welcome

The menu

Every cut starts with a conversation and ends with a hot towel. Walk-ins welcome, regulars remembered.

Classic haircut

Scissor or clipper, your call

$35

Haircut & hot towel shave

The full sit-down, about an hour

$55

Beard trim & line-up

Shape, trim, and a straight razor edge

$20

Hot towel shave

Straight razor, on its own

$40

Kid's haircut

12 and under

$22

Buzz cut

One guard, quick and clean

$25

Behind the chairs

Three barbers, one family, a combined thirty-odd years with scissors in hand.

Portrait of Tom Faulkner

Tom Faulkner

Owner · 22 years cutting hair

Opened the shop in 2011. Still does every straight razor shave himself.

Portrait of Danny Faulkner

Danny Faulkner

Barber · 9 years cutting hair

Tom's eldest. Ask him about fades — it's the one thing he'll talk your ear off about.

Portrait of Wes Faulkner

Wes Faulkner

Barber · 5 years cutting hair

Trained under Tom. Best in the shop for a first haircut on a nervous kid.

Interior of Tonsor barbershop

Run by the Faulkner family since 2011

Tom Faulkner opened the shop with two chairs and a radio that only picked up one station. Fifteen years later his sons Danny and Wes are behind two of the four chairs, and that radio is still here — it just found a second station.

We keep it simple: sharp tools, honest conversation, and a cut that still looks right two weeks later. If you're new, tell us what's not working about your last haircut and we'll take it from there.

What the chair hears

"Been going to Wes for two years now. First barber who's ever gotten my cowlick to actually behave."

Marcus R. — regular since 2023

"Took my son for his first real haircut and he didn't cry once. That's the whole review, honestly."

Priya S. — South Congress local

"The hot towel shave is worth the drive from downtown alone. Tom doesn't rush a single step."

James O. — client since 2015

Good to know

Still have a question? Call the shop — someone always picks up.

Do I need an appointment?+

No — walk-ins are welcome any day we're open. Calling ahead just means less time in the waiting chairs.

How long does a haircut take?+

A classic haircut runs about 30 minutes. Add the hot towel shave and plan on closer to an hour.

Can I request a specific barber?+

Yes, just say so when you call or walk in. If they're mid-cut, we'll tell you the wait honestly.

Do you take cards, or cash only?+

Both, plus tap-to-pay. Tips are appreciated but never expected.

Hours & location

On South Congress, next to the hardware store. Street parking, or the lot behind the building.

1408 South Congress Ave

Austin, TX 78704

(512) 555-1090

Monday

Closed

Tuesday – Friday

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Last haircut seated 30 minutes before close.

Chairs open most days this week

Call ahead to skip the wait, or walk in and grab a coffee while you sit tight.