Chop Tops

I just got my first haircut at Chop Tops from Kimberly Adams. I have been going to another local salon in Shawnee and it was recently sold to hair stylists that don’t understand what I want. I’m very particular about my hair and Kimberly gets it. Plus she’s very pleasant and pays attention to what she’s doing. I’ll be back every 4 weeks!

Male reviewer here. Great atmosphere! Beautiful, lovely and well trained ladies. Kayla is the bomb! The place is designed as a garage 50’s style barber shop with the atmosphere catered towards men and women. Top recommendation.

I really love this place. Consistently good haircuts, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and it’s a local business.
I choose to spend my money with local businesspeople as much as possible, and Chop Tops does a great job of making me feel like my money is well spent.
The only times Ive ever gotten a bad haircut since I started going to Chop Tops (Lainey & Skylah especially!!) was the times I decided for one reason or another NOT to go to Chop Tops.
Then I end up going back to Chop Tops to have my hair fixed, because somebody else screwed it up.
Go here. Get your hair cut. It’s worth it.

Disclaimer: I’m a man, can’t speak to how they deal with women’s hair here.
I found this place last August based on some favorable reviews here and I’d recommend it heartily. Skylah cut my hair about a week before my wedding and did a great job, so I’ve just been going to her for every haircut since then (minus a few home cuts that my wife did). This is the first place I’ve ever had a person who regularly cuts my hair, before this I was a Supercuts/​Great Clips guy, and it’s a whole new level of service. I’m very satisfied and see no plans to change where I get my hair cut.
Extra nice bits: décor is a ‘50s pinup girls and hot rods kind of thing, so bonus if you’re into that. Good selection of magazines and you can have a beer or some wine while you’re waiting. Instead of using clippers on the back of your neck they use a straight razor, which is nice. I’ve never not found an open parking spot in the diagonal spaces on W. 58^th.

I usually go to the Westport location, but used to go here all of the time. Sometimes I go by to pick up hair products and for an eyebrow waxing. I went last week for a brow shaping, good experience still. Nice to have a place like this in my neighborhood.

For years I struggled to find a good place to get my haircut without the pretentiousness of a salon, unpredictability of a barbershop, or ridiculousness of a themed hair cutting chain. Three years ago I found Choptops on the recommendation of a family member and have been a loyal customer every three weeks since.
Even though CT is set up like a garage and should be a haven for grease monkeys and rockabilly lovers, there is a diverse crowd of both men and women who frequent the shop. In its unassuming location on Merriam Dr, CT provides a great haircut for a decent price in a fun and lively environment.
I’ve experienced some wait times here, but rarely have I sat for more than 5 minutes past my appointment time. Staff is always friendly and the receptionist is the first to greet you at the door with the offer of soda, water, or PABST. Enjoy a beer on the house while you wait for your cut.
Haircuts are their specialty, but other services include hot-​towel shaves, the full gamut of women’s coloring services, and even special packages for brides and/​or grooms. As the best man for a recent wedding, I brought the groom and other groomsmen here for neck shaves, sideburn trims, and hot towel shaves prior to the big event. The beer flowed, services were awesome, and we had a great time.
Both men and women are welcome here and should feel comfortable while waiting and having services provided.
I’ll continue to come to Choptops as long as I live in the area. Haven’t tried their other locations on 39^th and in Waldo, but I like this location too much to go to the other venues.

I have gone to Alison for over four years and now my mother and son go to her as well. We are very particular about our hair, who isn’t, and Alison actually LISTENS to what you have in mind and then tells you whether or not it’s realistic. Alison trains everyone in the salon and is by far, one of the best stylists I have ever encountered. Go see her. You won’t be disappointed.

A few years ago, I worked at a little transmission shop down the road from where Chop Tops Merriam now stands. Cindy came in passing out coupons and business cards and I graciously accepted. I have had a couple different stylists over the years, but I’m back to stay. I love the environment, and all the girls are always so nice and accommodating! You might be waiting for me to complain, but it’s not going to happen. You want a beer? You got it! You want your bangs cut even though you didn’t have an appointment? You got it! You need an emergency retro hair-​do to freak out all your co-​workers at someones wedding? You bet your sweet ass you got it! Heck, Cindy even helped my boyfriend get my Valentine’s Day flowers to me when I got my hair done. If you don’t go here yet, well, maybe MY review can help change your mind!

My wife took me here a few years ago, and I haven’t went to another place for a haircut since. Everyone there is really nice, and helpful.
When you walk in, you are instantly asked if you would like something to drink (free), they take your coat, and as soon as you sit down, you are almost guaranteed to be shuffled over to a chair. These ladies know how to run this place. Great memorabilia on the walls, cool old movies playing, great tunes.
I recommend Skylah, such a sweetie, and a master of her craft!!!
I haven’t tried any of the other locations, but with how this location runs so smoothly, I wouldn’t have any problems going, if I needed to.

I’ve been getting my haircut at Chop Tops for the last couple of years. Totally unique when it comes to salons int he area, and I love the Hot Rod vibe. I’ve always been able to find an appointment that fits my schedule, and have very rarely had a problem with running late or rescheduling. If either has occurred, I’ve been made aware by phone prior to the appointment.
I’ve had my hair but by a couple different people, and both were master technicians with the scissors and gave me a great cut. As others have mentioned, the thing that really makes Chop Tops stand out is the Hot Towel Neck Shave. I had never had one before, but it’s such an added plus to the service, that I don’t think I’d ever visit someone who didn’t offer this.
It is a bit more expensive than your FranchiseCut type places, but it’s money well spent in you ask me. Better service and a better cut.

I am not from town, but i needed an haircut. My husband once in a while when in KC, he goes to the one in the city. This time we were staying closer to the one in Kansas, so we went there. I took my chances, and i am glad that i did it. I got a haircut and blow dry my hair. The service is really good there, i really like how everyone is super friendly.
I cut my hair which is wavy/​curly with Linda, and she was awesome and very helpful.
I would go back if i lived in town!

Wow! What a great place! I found it after my bad experience trying to find a good shave, and while the didn’t offer a straight razor shave they got as close as you can to that experience. Alison was my stylist and she was great in talking to me about what I wanted and hit my style perfectly! Everyone there was very nice and helpful as well.
The look of the shop was also great! This was a rockabilly/​punk dream shop with pinups on the wall and cool old posters. Oh and they serve PBR! Just an overall great experience and I recommend it to anyone that is into good service, good people and it is a bonus if you like rockabilly or east coast swing! They get a huge bonus for the Los Straitjackets poster on the wall too!

So guys, do you want a good haircut? How about a nice cold beer? Want to read hot rod and tattoo magazines while you wait? Want to be taken care of, dare I say pampered, by some of KC’s finest wielders of the shears? Then get to Chop Tops … you won’t be sorry.
I’ve been going to this location of Chop Tops for almost three years and see no reason to go anywhere else. Why would I when they not only take care of you while you wait, but give you a great haircut, shampoo (that includes scalp massage), and hot shave to the back of your neck … and all for $ 15?
Whether you choose the original Chop Tops in Merriam or their newer shop in Westport, you won’t be sorry for choosing Chop Tops. The staff is friendly, will call you a day ahead to remind you of your appointment and have never let me down.
So next time your in need of a cut, pass the strip mall cheap cuts by and check out Chop Tops. For me it has been, still is and will be the place in KC to take care of my hair.

I miss Linda! She is great. She takes her time, listens and offers suggestions. I started going to Linda when she was at another salon. When she told me that she was going to Chop Tops, I followed.
I now live in Mississippi and just had my hair cut. I do not like it and if I don’t find someone I like here, I just may drive 8 hours to have Linda cut my hair.
I never had any problems with my hair, the cut or anything when Linda did it!

Thanks but no thanks, Chop Tops.
I totally understand if your stylist is running late, which is why I cheerily said, «Oh, no problem!» when you called me at 1:40 to let me know my 2 p.m. appointment needed to be pushed back to 2:30. But when I arrive at 2:30 and sit for another 20 minutes, while Mo cuts and chats and five other employees stand around, it does not make a good impression.
Further, when the woman in the chair says, «You don’t need to straighten my hair; I’m just going to wash it when I get home — I don’t want to put you behind for your other appointments,» and you respond with, «Oh, it’s not a big deal,» and then proceed to start in on a blowout, it makes me even less inclined to spend money with you. It isn’t a big deal when I’m an established client and already like you — but when this is my first impression, «It’s not a big deal,» shouldn’t be your response.
Maybe I just caught you on an off day — but I’ll never know, because I won’t be back.

Yes, I’ve been generous with the five-​stars. Maybe it’s because I’ve been in this town seven years now, so I have pretty good instincts about where to go or who’s recommendations to follow. In this case it was fellow Unilocaler Krysztof, who recently visited the KC location and sang its praises. Anyway, I’m standing by this one.
Any stylist taking me on is in for a challenge. I have stupid-​thick hair and I’m a guy who likes his hair medium to long. Consequently I live in an ever-​constant threat of helmet-​head — actually it’s not so much a threat as a normal state of being. Plus I tend to go too long between haircuts because stylists can never get my hair right and I’m afraid of what horrors await me at my next visit to the barber. It’s always too blockish, the proportions are off, they don’t thin it out enough, etc. By this point I was starting to look like Anton Chighur, the Javier Bardem character in No Country for Old Men. Call it, Friend-​o — helmet head or death?
But Linda, my stylist at Chop Tops, got it. I didn’t have to say much — her instincts did the job. And it looks great. She topped me off with a hot towel neck shave and a shampoo/​rinse.
All that for $ 15 plus tip. Plus the auto shop décor and availability of beer and wine are pretty cool. I called at 5 and had an appointment at 6.
Great service, skilled stylist and low prices. I see no reason to ever go anywhere else for a haircut.

For me, and many people, finding a good barber/​stylist can be stressful, especially when you move to a new town. I recently moved back to KC, and chop tops caught my eye when I was on Unilocal,and I’m very happy I went. I called monday morning and was able to get an appt. with Mo on Tuesday, and she did a great job. I can be kind of picky with my hair sometimes, and like many people I expect my barber to be able to read my mind. Fortunately, Mo has that ability, as she cut my hair exactly like I wanted it.
I should also mention the décor is awesome (rockabilly/​pinup/​hotrod motif), and you can’t beat the price. Honestly, they’re charging $ 15 for a $ 30 hair cut, and they don’t try and push a bunch of product on you, which is nice.
I’m definitely going back and telling my friends, and any of you good people that choose to read my review.

I went here based on Amanda’s recommendation here on Unilocal,giving Mo a call. I wasn’t sure I was ‘hip’ enough to go here, but I didn’t feel out of place at all, even as a soccer mom type person (even though my kids don’t play soccer).
Mo made me feel very comfortable and welcomed, as did the whole staff. I was wanting to go much darker than my current blond, and we didn’t quite get it right on my first visit. Mo was already reassuring me even before I left that she wanted me to be happy and to give her a call if it wasn’t working for me. I called and spoke with Cilla the next day, and Mo had already been proactive and let Cilla know that I’d probably be calling. They got me in as quickly as possible for both our schedules and Mo even came in early to take care of me. Now THAT“S great service! Oh and be prepared to MELT when Mo shampoos your hair… mmmmmmmmm, scalp massage! Probably one of the best I’ve had outside of an actual full massage.
The color came out PERFECT and is exactly what I was looking for. It’s a DRAMATIC change from anything previous, but it’s perfect and exactly what I wanted. I loved that Mo and Cilla wanted to make sure my experience was a great one. I would 110% recommend Chop Tops and Mo (but don’t be taking my appointments! LOL) to anyone. I saw Linda also give a few haircuts and color while I was there both times, and she also was really working with her clients, listening to them and making sure that they were happy… and they always seemed to be.
My hair cut and eyebrow wax were wonderful as well. I think it’s probably the best eyebrow wax I’ve gotten in the 20 years I’ve been doing it.
The customer service, the color, the experience… A+++++! Can’t wait to get back for my next appointment… hmmmm, what can I do now so I have an excuse to go back? :) :) :)

This salon is like meat on a stick. 1. because it is unexpectedly fabulous 2. it is comforting 3. it is quick and cheap.
I booked my appointment the same day, which was awesome. I don’t like to plan ahead too much. I walked in and they offered me a cold beverage. I drank my cola and read a magazine for a short time while my stylist finished with her client.
When the haircut started, my stylist listened to every word I said about how I wanted my hair. She was super nice the whole time and was talkative. She didn’t give me the silent treatment like a lot of stylists do because they have no people skills. She cut and styled my hair exactly how I had described. Then she recommended this fantastic hair spray and I walked out content and cute with my new do.
If you are looking for a new place that is different and where the people are not stuck up snooty pants, then you should try this place for sure.

I am very particular about hair coloring especially going blonde. I have been to other places in the area and have had good coloring and not so good (chemical damage). But the best my hair has been is after Mo at Chop Tops has colored it.
She listens to what you are saying, translates it back to you and really makes sure you are on the same page before cutting and/​or coloring your hair.
The place is well organized and very much on the hip rockabilly side. But not annoyingly over the top. Everyone is really nice as well. Plus, the offering of beer, wine or soda is nice especially after a long crazy work day.
Kudos to Mo for once again bringing my blonde back from the dead!