Coming from LA under the care of Naz, the perfectionist and best skin fade I may have ever received, I was skeptical. Alas, I searched for Nashville’s best skin fade haircut. Michael worked me right in. This was a throw back for me. In the likes of Monty’s downtown, this gentleman knew his stuff. His wall displays three across the pond credentials of master barber. His product, work tools, antique chair, & hot shaving cream for a straight edge clean up transported me all the way back to Dub’s in downtown Abilene, TX where you received one cut - high & tight cause of the AF base round the the corner. Michael did me right. Sorry, Naz, as good or better. Dub, God rest your soul, this man’s learned a thing or two more than even you. Monty, well man, I just miss you and still proudly wear the bowling/mechanics shirt you made for me.
Y’all go see Michael at Hawkins BBshop. Look for the red and blue turning stripes.
Bransen Butler
Jan 2026
After a year and a half in Nashville living, trying multiple different hair salons and barbershops - Michael is the man. He was recommended to me by a good friend and I put full trust - thank you so much Michael. Check him out if you are in need of a good barber.
Richard Vadnais
Oct 2025
Michael is a great guy! Cool shop and he can cut quality hair! I would highly recommend coming here.
Hunter Barrett
Jul 2024
Michael is a master of his craft and just a great dude. I know when I come here I’m gonna have a great conversation and leave totally stoked about my haircut. Cannot recommend Hawkins highly enough!
Matthew Ralph
Jan 2024
Best barber in Nashville. Super professional, always a good cut. Michael cares about what he does and it shows.
Isaac R.
Jan 2024
The best experience I have ever had in any barbershop that I've been to. Fantastic service, extremely knowledgeable, and a calm welcoming environment! Michael is extremely good at what he does and will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Ethan Malcolm
Dec 2023
World class barber with the certifications to prove it. Michael is a cool guy, makes good conversation, and has good music taste. The place is comfortable and the entire time you're well taken care of.
KP McNeill
Oct 2023
Michael is very good at what he does. Very detail oriented and consistent. I have always been very happy with the results - he listens and delivers. I find it hard to believe there is a better barber in Nashville.Service: Haircut
Nathan Bonnevie
Oct 2023
Best barber in Nashville. I had long hair for 20+ years and spent almost a month getting anecdotal references until I found a place I was confident in to go short. As long as I live here in Nash, I won't go anywhere else.Service: Haircut
Brandon Dyce
Aug 2023
Michael has been my barber for at least a decade, and there's no other person in town I would trust at this point. Every haircut seems better than the last, and Michael always pays meticulous attention to detail. (He's also a great guy to talk to while you're in the chair.) Book an appointment and find out for yourself!
LPB - Poet Warrior Adventurer
Coming from LA under the care of Naz, the perfectionist and best skin fade I may have ever received, I was skeptical. Alas, I searched for Nashville’s best skin fade haircut. Michael worked me right in. This was a throw back for me. In the likes of Monty’s downtown, this gentleman knew his stuff. His wall displays three across the pond credentials of master barber. His product, work tools, antique chair, & hot shaving cream for a straight edge clean up transported me all the way back to Dub’s in downtown Abilene, TX where you received one cut - high & tight cause of the AF base round the the corner. Michael did me right. Sorry, Naz, as good or better. Dub, God rest your soul, this man’s learned a thing or two more than even you. Monty, well man, I just miss you and still proudly wear the bowling/mechanics shirt you made for me.
Y’all go see Michael at Hawkins BBshop. Look for the red and blue turning stripes.
Bransen Butler
After a year and a half in Nashville living, trying multiple different hair salons and barbershops - Michael is the man. He was recommended to me by a good friend and I put full trust - thank you so much Michael. Check him out if you are in need of a good barber.
Richard Vadnais
Michael is a great guy! Cool shop and he can cut quality hair! I would highly recommend coming here.
Hunter Barrett
Michael is a master of his craft and just a great dude. I know when I come here I’m gonna have a great conversation and leave totally stoked about my haircut. Cannot recommend Hawkins highly enough!
Matthew Ralph
Best barber in Nashville. Super professional, always a good cut. Michael cares about what he does and it shows.
Isaac R.
The best experience I have ever had in any barbershop that I've been to. Fantastic service, extremely knowledgeable, and a calm welcoming environment! Michael is extremely good at what he does and will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Ethan Malcolm
World class barber with the certifications to prove it. Michael is a cool guy, makes good conversation, and has good music taste. The place is comfortable and the entire time you're well taken care of.
KP McNeill
Michael is very good at what he does. Very detail oriented and consistent. I have always been very happy with the results - he listens and delivers. I find it hard to believe there is a better barber in Nashville.Service: Haircut
Nathan Bonnevie
Best barber in Nashville. I had long hair for 20+ years and spent almost a month getting anecdotal references until I found a place I was confident in to go short. As long as I live here in Nash, I won't go anywhere else.Service: Haircut
Brandon Dyce
Michael has been my barber for at least a decade, and there's no other person in town I would trust at this point. Every haircut seems better than the last, and Michael always pays meticulous attention to detail. (He's also a great guy to talk to while you're in the chair.) Book an appointment and find out for yourself!