BOUTIQUE BARBERSHOP • KNOXVILLE, TN
PRECISION CUTS.
PERSONAL STYLE.
Knoxville's sharpest kept secret.
BOOK YOUR CUTTHE EXPERIENCE
Every cut begins with a conversation.
Metal Haircut is a one-woman boutique barbershop in Knoxville, TN. Samm Ottinger delivers the kind of personalized attention that larger salons can't match. Every appointment starts with understanding your style, your hair and your vision.
CONSULT
We talk first. What you want, what works, what you've been afraid to try. No judgment.
CUT
Then I go to work. Precision tools. Full attention. No rushing, no shortcuts.
CONFIDENCE
You leave looking exactly like yourself just sharper. That's the whole point.
RATE SHEET
Clear prices. No surprises. No upsells.
CUTS
- Short Cut $35
- Traditional barber cut, hot lather straight razor, shampoo, scalp massage
- Short Cut + Beard Trim $45
- Combo with beard trim, shampoo, scalp massage
- Long Cut $40
- Hair longer than shoulder length, blow dry style, hot lather, shampoo, scalp massage
- Buzz Cut $25
- 1–2 guards, neck shave, shampoo, product
- Kids Cut $30
- For people under 12 years old
SHAVES
- Traditional Shave $30
- Steam towel, hot lather, two-pass shave, cool towel finish
- Hot Lather Head Shave $35
- Full head shave with hot lather
A LA CARTE
- Beard Trim $30
- Trimmer and foil shaver line up
- Razor Beard Edging $10
- Hot towel razor edging with warm lather
- Additional Scalp Massage $10
- Relaxation tools, massage techniques, tension relief
- Wash and Style $10
- Shampoo, blow dry, heat tool, product finish
WAXING
- Brow Shaping $12
- Nose $12
- Ears $12
- Side-Burns $12
Walk-ins for buzz cuts. Book ahead for everything else.
BOOK YOUR CUTTHE SHOP
Real tools. Real products. Real conversation.
WORD OF MOUTH
"Great cuts, great conversations, great atmosphere. You're the best!"
"Hands down the best service I've received from a salon/stylist in years. Samm started by asking great questions on what I was looking for and she nailed it."
"Samm has been cutting my hair for almost 4 years. I struggled for years finding someone with not only skill, but the desire to get to know my hair. She raises the bar with each haircut."
BEFORE YOU SIT DOWN
Quick answers.
What should I book if I'm not sure what to choose?
Book the closest match. Every appointment starts with a consultation so we can fine-tune the plan together.
Do you offer long haircuts?
Yes. Long Cut is for hair longer than shoulder length. Includes blow dry style, hot lather, shampoo and scalp massage.
Do you offer beard services?
Yes. Beard Trim is available standalone and you can add Razor Beard Edging for extra detail.
Do you offer waxing?
Yes. Brow Shaping, Nose, Ears and Side-Burns all $12 each.
Is Metal Haircut LGBTQIA+ friendly?
Yes. Full stop. Everyone's welcome in this chair.
Is it appointment only?
Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome for buzz cuts if the chair's open.
FIND THE SHOP
110 East 5th Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Inside the Local Collective building • Free parking
HOURS
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11am – 7pm
- Wednesday
- 8am – 3pm
- Thursday
- 11am – 7pm
- Friday
- 10am – 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am – 3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
ACCEPTED
Visa • Mastercard • Discover • Cash