BARBER RECOMMENDATIONS
Beards are precious. Make the wrong cut, and it could all be over.
With the help of our BEARDED. community, we've compiled a list of recommended barbers throughout New Zealand. These barbers have been tried and tested and have the tick of approval from fellow beardsmen.
Disclaimer to cover our butts: These recommendations have been made by the BEARDED. community and we take no responsibility for the accuracy and information included below.
If you have any questions or would like to suggest a barber or changes to this page, please email us via the message box below.
SEARCH BY REGION
UPPER NORTH ISLAND
WHANGAREI
Brother's Barbers, Kamo (Joe & John) - Awesome with both hair and beard. Joe has great attention to detail. John
never rushes a cut. Both are great - recommended by JR T.
AUCKLAND
Bald Bearded Barber, North Shore (Tony) -
great service both hair and beard - recommended by Damon B.
Barkers Groom Room, Ponsonby (Matt) -
he's very good at what he does - recommended by Steve W.
Boar & Blade, Ponsonby (Yap / Jarryd) -
Lovely, lovely dude. Great chat at all times. Gives me incredible cuts with
both beard and hair, and takes genuine pleasure in making people feel like they
look great with their cuts. My beard is a permanent part of me now, and he
played a huge part in making it that way with the care and the pride he took in
cutting it. Can’t recommend highly enough! - recommended by Casey G.
Clipper Kings, Kumeu -
Excellent beard shaping and awesome atmosphere, not a pretentious over the top
barber! - recommended by Giuseppe M.
Cut & Style, Sandringham - Awesome
for both hair and beard - recommended by Nip C.
Red’s, The Traditional Barbershop, Te
Atatu Peninsula - Everything from barbers to shop - recommended by
Cameron S.
Rights Cuts, Auckland CBD (PJ) - is
an expert with both hair cutting and beard work, and the best thing is you can
make a booking with him and not have to wait in line. Super convenient! -
recommended by Mark S.
Room 104, CBD (Hanan) - Hanan is
brilliant! - recommended by Rohit A.
The Barbers Room, Mount Eden -
Great service for both hair and beard - recommended by Damon B.
The Boss Barbers, South &
Pukekohe stores - Fast, quality men's styles. Waxing, threading,
beard or clean cut. Very friendly - recommended by L.C
The Boss Barbers, Manurewa (Baz) -
Baz and his team are always welcoming and willing to help those who come in for
a hair cut, facial.... the works you name it. Always have a long line of
customers ( returning customers and new) - recommended by Helen P.
The Gentry, Commercial Bay. Alfie
does a great beard trim and style served with a healthy side of banter and
laughs - highly recommended by Roland A.
Halmon Barbers, Papatoetoe - I've
been taking my son to Halmon Barber Salon for about a year now ... Has the way
we communicate love and loss changed over time - recommended by Ben H.
Mal's Barber, Pakuranga (Romy / Penny) -
Great for both hair and beard - recommended by Ankur L.
Vinny's Barbershop, Mount Albert -
I get my beard done with Caleb i have seen his haircuts too they are on
point, would trust my beard in anyone else's hands - recommended by Sagar
Wairau Hair Design, North Shore -
very good at hair styling. They take their time but don't fluff about.
Also has skills! - recommended by Kevin S.
HAMILTON
Klean Cut Barber -
recommended by William M.
Reggie's Barber Shop (Blake) - Awesome
for style, precision, personality, great chat, relaxed and reliable - Bevan M.
WHAKATANE
Supreme Barbers - Great at both beard
and hair cuts. They do good hair styles - recommended by Anthea P.
HASTINGS
Maxim Barbers - do friendly, tidy work
- recommended by Louise M. Also recommended by Wade N. - they do great beard,
hair and products - topped with a great atmosphere. Highly recommend.
NAPIER
Jabez Makawe Studio - The man is self
taught knows his shit and just opened his own barber studio where he gives the
best service check him out! - recommended by Luke M.
SEARCH BY REGION
LOWER NORTH ISLAND
NEW PLYMOUTH
Jetcharm Barbershop -
Great skills with both beard and hair - recommended by Victor G.
Shelby's Barber Gang - Everything.
Great service, great with hair and beard (trims, shaves, shapes) - recommended
by Matt L.
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PALMERSTON NORTH
Barkers Groom Room (Ryan or Isiah) -
Had both hair and beard trims from these guys and they do an excellent
job. They can also do a great cut-throat razor shave for your neckline to top
off the service. Have been going to the Groom Room for a couple of years now
after getting sick of traditional hairdressers and now I won’t go anywhere else
- recommended by Mike B.
Stewart's Barbershop (Fielding) -
great attention to detail - recommended by Mel S.
WHANGANUI
U.G.C (Ian) - He has style,
flair. And carefully orchestrate as to what suit's the customer natural
attributes - recommended by Bob L.
WELLINGTON CBD
The French Barber, CBD (Jamie) -
Awesome for both hair and beards. Great attitude and personality.
Always happy. Good sense of humor. Always busy so need to book. Awesome
skin fade and great beard maintenance - recommended by both Logan H and Tom C.
The French Barber, CBD (Allan) -
Sick haircut and beard trim every time. Knows exactly how much to trim off my
beard as i'm trying to grow it big. Shot Allan! - recommended by Gavin C.
LOWER & UPPER HUTT
The Barber House, Lower
Hutt - awesome for both hair and beards - recommended by Manish P.
Blades Barber Shop, Upper Hutt
(Craig) - He is great to work with for a long-term beard
plan - recommended by Chris M.
The Hairy Barber, Lower Hutt (Terrance
& Billy) - THB is the go to for Fades and beard trims,
Terrence has an awesome set up and provides amazing service and killer cuts.
Terrence and Billy are the only two I would trust to trim and maintain my beard
- Recommended by Marcell W.
SEARCH BY REGION
UPPER SOUTH ISLAND
BLENHEIM
Creatures of Habit - great
for both hair and beard - recommended by Paul O.
NELSON
Stormy's Man Cave - good for
both hair and beard - recommended by Paul O.
We'd love some recommendations for the Tasman Region!
We'd love some recommendations for the West Coast!
SEARCH BY REGION
LOWER SOUTH ISLAND
ASHBURTON
B's Barber - hair and beard and also do hot shaves - Phil W.
CHRISTCHURCH
Benny's Barbershop (Rico) -
good for both hair and beard - recommended by Jacob S.
New City Barbers (Zac & Chris) - Very
clean, slick cuts across multiple classic styles & have always done a
fantastic job with my beard trims. Great presentation, attention to
detail and nice to chat with - recommended by various beardsmen.
The Barber Lounge (Kohl) -
Great atmosphere and banter and the best cuts and beard trims in Canterbury - Darin I.
The Blind Barber (Enjalas) - great
at what he does. Really awesome dude too - Andrew J.
The Dog Box - do both
hair and beard. I go for a beard trim only. Friendly, welcoming and
knowledgeable crowd - Kenny C.
Marki’s Barbershop (Marki),
Manchester Street - Stuart B.
Marki's Barbershop (Gabe),
Manchester St. Have a full beard, and was impressed with Gabe's skill and
attention to detail. - Glenn B.
TIMARU
Lord of the South, LOTS (Pat & Pete) -
Tidy short hair cuts and fades, detailed beard cuts and hot shaves. I
think they can do a good mullet on request! - recommended by Jake H.
DUNEDIN
Macho Hair Lounge for Men - Always does a great job looking after my beard, both trimming and shaping. Welcoming atmosphere, always remembers who you are, and looks after you as well with hot towels and oil. Recommended by Simon H.
QUEENSTOWN
Gents of Queenstown - Awesome
sculpting and great atmosphere - recommended by Simon W.
We'd love some recommendations for the Southland Region!
Have suggestions or have a recommended barber?
Let us know below
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