20 Best Barbers in Melbourne

Haircuts and style trends are constantly shifting and you’ll need a barber that’s both versatile and knowledgable in creating the hairstyle you’re looking for. The best barbers in Melbourne know their way around scissors and clippers to give you the do you’ve always wanted. Don’t know what you want? Let the experts be your guide. Know exactly what you want? Let the experts bring it to life. Whether you’re seeking a barber in the North, South, Port, or Melbourne CBD, our list of the best Barbers in Melbourne has you and your hair covered.

Best of Barbers in Melbourne

• Best overall: Brother Wolf Barber
• For a skin fade: Beef’s Barbers
• For a scissor cut: Uncle Rocco’s Barber Shop

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1. Brother Wolf Barber

• Visit this barber if you want: What started as a great barbershop in Melbourne has grown into a menswear store with top-tier merchandise. Grounding the entire business is a friendly, community-centred barber experience with good music and even better banter. If you want a haircut that looks as good as your outfit, come to Brother Wolf.

Venue and ambience: With exposed red brick, vintage furniture, and old-school decor, Brother Wolf Barber is a warm, welcoming place for a haircut in Prahran. Good tunes are always playing, and there is lots of chatter, so it’s a lively atmosphere with good vibes guaranteed.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: With a talented, multi-cultural team of barbers, Brother Wolf Barber is known for its versatile skillset. The hot towel shave is a special offering, while the skin fade and bear trim is another favourite for all who visit.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $60
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $60
• Beard Trim from $22
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $85

Address: Shop B/110 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181
Hours: Mon & Weds 10am-7pm, Tues 9am-7pm, Thur-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Phone: (03) 9193 3041

2. Beef’s Barbers

• Visit this barber if you want: Expect great barbershop banter and a cold beverage while you get your haircut. Beef’s Barbers was started by two mates and has quickly become a Melbourne institution with staff that truly care about what you want and will always listen and accommodate your needs.

Venue and ambience: While each venue has a distinct vibe, the overall theme is rejuvenation and relaxation with a laid-back and unpretentious vibe. The spaces are filled with merchandise, classic barber chairs, products, and a mixture of concrete and brick walls. It’s the type of place you want to visit and hang out for a haircut with a beverage in hand.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Visit any of Beef’s locations and get a classic cut, fade, and/or beard trim. Seriously, it’s the consistent quality across all the shops that stands out above all. With a pulse on all the latest trends in barbering, you can come here to stay ahead of them. Crop fades, scissor cuts, the list goes on.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $60
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $65
• Beard Trim from $35
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $85

Address: 258 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Hours: Sun-Mon 10am-6pm, Tues-Weds 8am-6pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Phone: (03) 7016 7324

Address: 285 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Hours: Tues-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: (03) 7003 4210

Address: 53 Octavia St, Mornington VIC 3931
Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Phone: (03) 5916 1619

3. Kings Domain

• Visit this barber if you want: This is one of the best barbers in Melbourne if you favour a more traditional cut or style. With multiple locations, it’s also a great option for those who value convenience, knowing a quality haircut is waiting at the other end.

Venue and ambience: A fresh and luxurious take on the traditional barber experience, Kings Domain is a quirky joint for a haircut in Melbourne. The staff are super friendly and attentive and they even offer a cold beverage and a hair wash upon arrival. Wooden floors, classic comfy chairs, and mirrors, it ticks all of the barber boxes.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: You can indulge yourself in the special ‘royal treatment’ service which includes a vintage shave and superior cut for the ultimate grooming experience from $125. Kings Domain also offers a traditional scalp shave with a hot towel and cut throat razor from $65.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $60
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $40
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $90

Address: 1/12 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: (03) 9939 5117

Address: Level 4 Myer, 314-336 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-7pm, Thur-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Phone: (03) 9661 1211

4. P&P Barbers

• Visit this barber if you want: Pairing a great haircut with outstanding service (and chat), this is the place we’d recommend when you want your haircut to be more than just a cut-and-chut haircut. Overall, the barbers lean heavily towards classic scissor cuts, but you can still cop a mean fade and re-style if that’s your flavour.

Venue and ambience: Come to P&P Barbers and get an all-encompassing experience. They’ve got clothes, coffee, drinks (including the spicy kind) and trendy bits and bobs for sale. The space itself feels sophisticated yet cosy and the team here are known for having a few laughs and never taking things too seriously.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Not many barbers in Melbourne offer moustache trims, but P&P Barbers does (for $15). These guys specialise in a classic style, fades and tapers along with facial hair shaping and styling.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $65
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $70
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $90

Address: Shop 3/166 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm
Phone: (03) 9417 3390

5. Electric Brain Barbershop

• Visit this barber if you want: Come to this hip joint and surround yourself with tattoos, infectious personalities, and downright spectacular haircuts. We rank this as one of the best Melbourne barbers for its fair pricing, decor, ambience, and friendly service.

Venue and ambience: Not only one of the best barbers in Melbourne but one of the most hip, Electric Brain Barbershop is vibrant and fun with electric chairs instead of regular chairs, just like the name says. Come and listen to old music, check out the colourful artwork and just hang out.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: One of our favourite places to go in Melbourne for a swift and casual barber-style cut, these guys also cater to both genders. They are known for classic crew cuts, side trims and neck shaves.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $60
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $60
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $80

Address: 114 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Hours: Tue-Fri 12-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Phone: 0424 741 384

6. Men+Co Barber Shop

• Visit this barber if you want: If you have taste for the finer things in life, this is the barber for you. Founded by acclaimed and world-travelled stylists Chris Dunkley and Gary McKenzie, Men+Co prides itself on being one of the classiest and best barbers in Melbourne. Versatility and technique reign supreme here, meaning they cater to men and styles from all walks of life. Hence, whether you’re grooming that hipster beard or looking for a classic skin fade, one of their experienced Master Barbers will take exceptional care of you.

Venue and ambience: Representing the apex of modern, untethered hairdressing, both their Melbourne CBD barbershop locations are always packed and buzzing. The large space features big windows, extravagant art and bold decor – it is just as classy as the haircuts.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: If you want to go all out, try the Men+Co Experience, which includes all services) from $130 for the most premium grooming experience. They also offer a premium haircut option where you get a hair wash and discuss style aspirations to curate a bespoke final look.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $65
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $45
• Beard Trim from $35
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $100

Address: 1/377 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4:30pm
Phone: (03) 9602 4625

7. The Bearded Man

• Visit this barber if you want: While every team member here is an expert in cuts and beards, their skills are especially suited to those who have a beard or like getting a shave. If you like chill vibes and a complimentary coffee or beverage as part of your cut, this is also the place for you.

Venue and ambience: Don’t be fooled by the name. The Bearded Man welcomes you no matter how much facial hair you may or may not be rocking. That said, the vibe here is palpably hipster, though we’ll be damned if most hipsters don’t know how to groom like champs. In other words, it’s safe to say the people here know their way around a scalp. Pair that brilliant hairdressing with the odd DJ set and award-winning Industry Bean coffee and you’ve got yourself one of the best barbers in Melbourne.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Known for their classic haircuts, fades, and re-styles, there’s never been a better time to check out a new barber shop. The Bearded Man offers an introductory client haircut for a cool $55 with or without a wash. They also offer kids haircuts so you can get some father and son bonding in.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $65
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $45
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $85

Address: 203 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181
Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Phone: (03) 9510 0563

8. Drunken Barber

• Visit this barber if you want: A fuss-free, no-strings-attached approach to barbering, the Drunken Barber is the spot if you value efficiency and affordability when getting your hair cut or styled.

Venue and ambience: If there was ever a name that screamed Australia, it’s the Drunken Barber. Worry not, you’re in steady hands. Getting a haircut at Drunken Barber has never been easier. Bother with an appointment below, or walk upstairs, throw down some money and get a great haircut. If your beard needs a tune-up they’ve got that covered too. Easy, breezy, and sudsy – that’s what the Drunken Barber is all about.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: While they offer great haircuts using only clippers, they also offer a beard shape that they compare to that of Ned Kelly, “shaped short through the sides and longer below the chin,” for just $25.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $50
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $55
• Beard Trim from $20
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $70

Address: Mezzanine level, 119 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Mon-Tue & Fri 10am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: (03) 9417 1561

9. Uncle Rocco’s Barber Shop

• Visit this barber if you want: If you’re looking for the best barber in Melbourne who’s passionately schooled in old and new-world methods, Uncle Rocco’s is your new spot. If you want something efficient and on-time, this is also the place for you – it’s appointment-only and they run on a strict schedule (If you’re running more than 10 minutes late, prepare to be rescheduled).

Venue and ambience: Located in South Melbourne, this legendary operation is run by a third-generation bloke named Fabian Sfameni (aka Fab). Fab’s uncle was chopping locks off New Jersey’s toughest patrons for over 50 years before passing on everything he knew. Since Melbourne isn’t New Jersey and those days are long gone, Uncle Rocco’s finds Fab turning his deep knowledge into a style uniquely his own.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: One of the most popular barber shops in Melbourne, make sure to get your bookings in early. The haircut options are simple, you either get a haircut with or without a beard trim, and if you want a face shave and haircut, you can get that too. Skin fades are still very much in vogue, so this is a great place to get faded. However, you can also get one of the best classic cuts e.g. scissor cut brush back if you’re a man of old-school tastes.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $55
• Beard Trim from $40
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $85

Address: 206 Ingles St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Hours: Tue-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 7:30am-4pm
Phone: 0423 693 877

10. All The Kings Men

• Visit this barber if you want: This Melbourne barber guarantees a quality cut at a fair price. Come for good tunes, fun vibes, and even better chats. The location is also a bonus: Nestled in the Melbourne CBD, it’s super central and easy to get to via public transport.

Venue and ambience: Despite the prestigious name, the vibe at this spectacular North Melbourne barber shop is relaxed and truly all-inclusive. All the Kings Men is the epitome of unfettered quality and untempered amicability. They keep the tunes pumping, the conversations flowing and the scissors snipping. Walk-ins are encouraged and the prices are fair.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Alongside all of your usual offerings, All The Kings Men is a great place to take your young fella along with you, offers kids cuts for around $30. You and your little guy can both get your hair cut at the same time, for the ultimate father-son bonding session.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $45
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $30
• Beard Trim from $25
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $60

Located in: The Walk Arcade
Address: Level 2/34-36 Block Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thur-Fri 9am-6pm, Thu-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Phone: (03) 9639 1899

11. Captains of Industry

• Visit this barber if you want: Everything! Captains of Industry do it all. Grab something to eat, get your hair cut, pick up some fresh new threads and why not grab some new shaving cream while you’re at it?

Venue and ambience: Renowned Melbourne CBD barber Sam Fordyce mans the scissors and razors at Captains of Industry and seeks purity through the process. His mission is simple: create a distraction and gimmick-free environment where personal style meets timeless expertise. The result is a profoundly straightforward experience that nevertheless transcends the benchmarks of a distinguished haircut.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: The specialty offerings at Captains of Industry aren’t limited just to cuts. The delicious menu and innovative concept seamlessly combining cafe, bar, hairdresser, and retail in one space are the real drawcards here. Sit in barber Sam Fordyce’s chair and let him create a staple haircut that could redefine your entire personality.

Address: 2 Somerset Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Tues-Thur & Sat 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-9pm
Phone: (03) 9670 4405

12. The Melbourne Barber Shop

• Visit this barber if you want: One of the best barbers in Melbourne for old-school cuts and styles, The Melbourne Barber Shop takes a no-frills, straightforward approach. So, if you aren’t looking to completely re-invent the wheel with your next haircut, you’ll be more than satisfied. It’s also a great place to go in and talk about all things Porsche’s and motorbikes.

Venue and ambience: In 1994, a young Melbourne barber joyfully combined his two passions – haircuts and automobiles – in one formidable setting. Here we are over 20 years later and the auto-themed Melbourne CBD Barber Shop is still running like a finely tuned classic ride. Come in for an affordable cut that combines the best of old-school tradition and new-school style. To call the unpretentious attitudes and hobbyist decor comforting would be an understatement.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: For convenience, The Melbourne Barber Shop offers various combined services, including classic haircuts, skin fades, and re-styles. You can get a complimentary moustache, ear and eyebrow trims with any service.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $47
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $55
• Beard Trim from $40
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $73

Address: 394 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm
Phone: (03) 9663 8548

13. Little Rebel Barbershop

• Visit this barber if you want: Want to do something crazy with your hair? Love all things retro and a little bit out there? Look no further than Little Rebel Barbershop for your next appointment. This quirky joint is an inclusive, creative barber in the heart of Preston with a diverse team inspired by artistic and musical subculture style and fashion, and they aren’t afraid to experiment.

Venue and ambience: As soon as you walk in the door, you feel welcome. In fact, Little Rebels is known for this, priding itself on catering to diversity, self-expression, and creativity. The interior is bright, loud, and lots of fun. Expect cute doggos, blaring rock music, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Little Rebel offers services that blend hairdresser and barber techniques. Their cuts break rules and are anything but traditional or ordinary. Plus, Little Rebel’s prices are based on service, not gender.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $75
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $50
• Beard Trim from $25
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $100

Address: 141 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Phone: 0491 161 282

14. Lords of the North

• Visit this barber if you want: Like many options on our list, this is another cosy and welcoming barber shop in Melbourne that offers various specialty cuts and services. The staff here are also very attentive, so if you’re unsure what style or cut you’re after, they’ll help guide you to a decision that works for you.

Venue and ambience: Reminiscent of the barbershops from yesteryear, Lords of the North is one of our favourite barbers in Melbourne for old-school vibes with a 70s-style fit-out. With a record player spinning classic tunes and vintage decor, it almost feels like home, and with a complimentary beverage while in the chair, you could easily be mistaken into thinking you’re down at the local.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Next to their exceptional beard sculpting and haircuts for long hair, Lords of the North offer a special one-hour-long hair, beard and shampoo package for $100 where you indulge in a haircut and beard trim finished with their signature cutthroat, plus a relaxing Shampoo and conditioning service to make your experience just that bit more relaxing. Sounds like heaven to us.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $60
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $70
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $90

Address: 895 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Phone: (03) 9484 9639

15. Basette Barberia

• Visit this barber if you want: This is an Italian-style barberia from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, so expect a classic style and classic service. If you’re after a haircut that takes you back to the golden age of menswear, check out this shop. The team is an expert in taming those locks after over fifty years of practice.

Venue and ambience: Coming here feels like stepping back in time, to a little shop off a bustling lane in Italy. The barber has a long history, beginning in the early 60s when the original owner, Stefano migrated to Australia by ship and opened up his own Barberia. Today, the 1930s, Italian-style barber shops holds onto its past, it is cosy and nostalgic, with soft jazz music providing the perfect backdrop.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: The team here specialises in classic cuts and hot towel shaves. That means pompadours, classic 60s mod-fades, and skin fades with a bit of length on top. We also found this a top choice for those with a concession or pension as Basette Barberia offers a full-service haircut with neck shave, eyebrows, ears and a hot towel to finish for around $40.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $55
• Beard Trim from $35
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $85

Address: 151A Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: (03) 7013 6685

16. Renard’s Barber Shop

• Visit this barber if you want: If you love a last-minute haircut or are just disorganised, this is the barber for you. Designed for walk-ins only, you can’t make online appointments here, just like in the good old days.

Venue and ambience: Similar to Blunt Barbers below, but taking a no-frills contemporary approach, Renard’s Barber Shop keeps things clean and simple on their way to achieving the haircut you’re after. This means that the quality and the expertise take precedence – it’s all about the hair, alongside a bit of banter, of course. Because it’s walk-in only, it gets pretty busy (and loud) at times, but perfect for getting to know the people sitting next to you.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: The team here are all about classic cuts, clean beard shaves and neat trims, focusing on precision and quality. It’s one of the best places in Melbourne to get a mullet haircut and some of those classic-meets-contemporary styles that you see on AFL players these days.

Address: 795 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054
Hours: Tues-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Phone: 0411 183 361

17. Blunt Barbers

• Visit this barber if you want: For the closest thing to perfectionism, Blunt Barbers is one of the best barbers in Melbourne for a classic men’s haircut with a little extra attention to detail. The team here are always down for a chat, so if you’re looking for a new go-to we would recommend Blunt Barbers, hands down.

Venue and ambience: While simple and pared back, it’s hard not to feel right at home at Blunt Barbers. With dark floorboards, a large window looking out onto the street, magazines placed on a large central table in the waiting area, and plenty of vintage charms and knick-knacks on the walls. We’d come here just to have a chat over a beverage and hang out if we could.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Unlike many of the cut and shut barbers in Melbourne, visiting Blunt Barbers is like re-starting a relationship between you, your barber, and your hair. They’ll consult you on the right style for your face shape and then work to craft the perfect style. That could mean one of their quality fades, but more often than not, they don’t care about the trends and will style your hair in a classic way.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $50
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $25
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $75

Address: 555 Barkly St, West Footscray VIC 3012
Hours: Tues 10am-6pm, Weds-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Phone: (03) 9687 7419

18. The Humble Barber

• Visit this barber if you want: Humble by name and execution, this Melbourne barber has only a couple of chairs available, so expect a no-frills haircut for a fair price. Living up to its namesake, you’ll get classic cuts, beard trims, fades, and nothing unnecessary or over the top.

Venue and ambience: The no-frills approach echoes in the interior design of Humble Barbershop with only a few chairs available at any one time (book online). Like most barbers outside of Melbourne CBD, the general vibe is relaxed and uncluttered but always warm and friendly.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Like most barbers on our list, The Humble Barber is skilled and can produce any haircut you could ask for. However, the shop is best known for its classic style cuts, fades, and cut-throat razor shaves. They showcase precise techniques with clippers and blending tools to achieve a seamless and clean skin fade while providing high, low, and mid fades.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $40
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $50
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $60

Address: 63A Moreland Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
Hours: Mon-Tues 5.30pm-9pm, Weds-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Phone: 0493 803 058

19. Social Animals Barbershop

• Visit this barber if you want: If you’re looking for a style cut, this is one of the best barbers in Melbourne to visit. However, it’s also a great place if you’re after value for money, with most cuts starting from around $45.

Venue and ambience: Like your uncle’s man cave, but with bright, funky lighting and bold artwork, Social Animals Barbershop has a buzzy atmosphere no matter what day of the week it is. It feels laid-back, and we found it the perfect place to sit back, kick up your feet, and let the barbers work their magic. The walls are covered in graffiti art, while the general theme is minimalist and stylish black.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: This is one of our favourite spots for fades, with mid-skin, high taper, and the rest being specialty cuts. Beards, classic cuts, the list goes on, really; everything is top-notch and guaranteed to impress. They also offer a barbershop-based subscription service, where you pay a monthly fee for a certain number of cuts and perks.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $45
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $50
• Beard Trim from $25
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $75

Address: 12 Wominjeka Walk, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Phone: 0439 346 977

20. Yours Truly Barbershop

• Visit this barber if you want: Conveniently located in Footscray, this barber offers a relaxed vibe and a trendy haircut to match. The team will look after you and offer ideas and suggestions so you leave feeling fresh and satisfied.

Venue and ambience: Cosy and eclectic, Yours Truly Barbershop is a great spot for a haircut, a yarn, and of course, a great haircut. The interior is classic barbershop style with classic leather couches, old-school arcade machines, and a banging coffee shop next door called Co-Co Bananas Records & Coffee. You could even head to Slice Shop Pizza and Misfits bar upstairs after your cut if you’re hungry.

Haircuts and specialty cuts: Yours Truly Barbershop offers great classic cuts and fades, but beards are one of their specialties. Come for a trim, shave or cut and leave looking like a hundred bucks.

Pricing:

• Standard Haircut from $50
• Skin Fade/ Fade Cut from $55
• Beard Trim from $30
• Haircut and Beard Trim from $80

Address: 34 Chambers St, Footscray VIC 3011
Hours: Tues-Weds 9.30am-6pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-3.30pm
Phone: 0492 907 016

Alternatives to These Barbers in Melbourne

These are some great alternatives to the barber shops in Melbourne we’ve listed above:

• The Grooming Lounge Barber, Bundoora: Offering traditional, clean cuts with a modern twist, The Grooming Lounge Barber in Bundoora offers walk-ins and appointments. The space features classic barber chairs and a focus on timeless cuts and styles, come here to relax or sip on a cold beer while you get transformed.
• Rezz Barber, Flemington: Serving the people of Flemington, Kensington, and Footscray, Rezz Barber focuses on classic styles and has skilled expertise in fades and shaves.
• Another Man Barber, Melbourne City: Located at the iconic Queen Victoria Market, head to Another Man Barber for a quintessential Melbourne barber experience. The team here pride themselves on experience, so whether you’re after a classic style or something more unique, you will always be in good hands. As well as classic haircuts and fades, they also offer a ‘business scissor haircut’ for those looking for something more polished and professional.
• Razor Smiths, Collingwood: Razor Smiths is one of the more trendy barbershops in Melbourne. They are widely known for their old-school razor-blade shave, with a hot towel and mini facial. While you’re here, enjoy sipping on whiskey and the laid-back vibe.
• Henry Lee Barbershop, Collingwood: This place always seems packed, and we don’t know whether it’s because of the good vibes or quality cuts, but we have a feeling it may be both. They offer many services, with lots of indulgent, pampering style options – think facials and massages alongside all your regular services such as beard trims, fades, fringe trims and undercuts.
• Empire Barbershop, Oakleigh: With a focus on skin fades and some of the crispiest beard line-ups we’ve ever seen, Empire is truly one of the best barbershops in Melbourne. But then again, with a host of award-winning barbers, like HBIA 1st Place Winner Dara Heng, behind the chair, would you expect anything less?
• Dr. Follicles, Richmond: These days, visiting a Melbourne barber shop can sometimes feel high maintenance when all you want is a no-frills haircut, Aussie style. That means a basic rate, quick turnover, and some friendly but expedient small talk. If simplicity and efficiency are what you crave, then Dr. Follicles is just what the doctor ordered.

Key Things to Consider When Visiting a Melbourne Barber

• Consider what hairstyle you want: Some barbers have areas of expertise or special skill sets in certain hairstyles. If you want something specific, we recommend having a look for barbers that offer what you want. If you’re not after anything specific, perhaps consider a barber with an all-round skillset and they can guide you in the right direction.
• Take a look at the barber’s portfolio and specialties: Before booking or walking in, always make sure to check out each barber’s range of cuts and styles on offer and have a look at some past cuts. This allows you to really get an idea of what to expect, so you won’t be left feeling disappointed or underwhelmed.
• Where the barbershop is located: Of course, sometimes convenience is the main decider when it comes to getting a haircut, especially if you need it cut or styles on a tight schedule. While some barber’s may be all the rage, they may not be close to where you live or easy to get to, which can be a hassle if you don’t have lots of time or a car.
• Cost transparency for your haircut: Read reviews and look at the barber’s website to get an idea of cost and transparency. Prices can vary widely based on location, experience level, and services provided, so it’s best to explore this sooner rather than later so you’re not gypped into paying more than you want.

Why You Should Trust Our List

When it comes to choosing the best barbers in Melbourne, it’s simple. We know hair better than anyone, our Editor-in-Chief, Nick Hall, is a qualified barber and men’s stylist. He holds a Cert III in Barbering and has personally chosen every barber on this list with the help of the wider editorial team.