Hair has a vital role in our self esteem. It’s often key to how we present our personality, and in many ways reflects our state of mind. I’m sure many of us have gone through a rough time and neglected to get a haircut, resulting in an untamed mess that further affects our self esteem. Perhaps you got a cheaper haircut, opting to save money, and ended up stuck with an embarrassing trim for the next month or two.
It’s a real confidence killer having a haircut that doesn’t make you happy, and it’s even worse when you do something about it and it turns out worse than before. For some (myself included) it can be a real cause of anxiety to just visit a barber, with the possibility of a poor haircut affecting you for a long period of time should it go wrong.
When you don’t have a trusted barber, anxiety can put you off getting a haircut entirely. If only you had a way to find some barbers that you can trust in a concise article. Then, maybe you wouldn’t have to live in fear of dodgy haircuts…
Peter Joannou Male Grooming
A longstanding paragon of style, with 35 years in the business Peter Joannou is your best bet for excellence. With a range of services, standard cuts start at £27, and £30 for a wash included.
It’s a high price, but this is designer and stylist quality. They also offer a discount price of £20 for just the back and sides, which will make a big difference for many. Other services include, face care, head massages, beard sculpting and even the revolutionary hair loss treatment, Tricopigmentation; with Peter a leading expert in the field.
If somehow you need more, between 6-7pm on the last Saturday of every month, Peter sings songs “from The Great American Songbook from his window on The Lanes”. With ditties from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Elvis Presley & many more. All proceeds go to charity and whether you get a cut or not, it’s a delight to watch.
There’s even more to check out on their site, the list of services and extras they can provide seem to go on endlessly. If you can afford paying a little more, it’s absolutely worth it, and you’ll be wishing every haircut was this relaxing. They’ll even give you a complimentary drink of your choosing. Reserve their V.I.P Groom Club upstairs and choose your very own treatment package. Extras such as food, champagne and Brighton’s Singing Barber are available to entertain you.
Address: 40 Middle St, Brighton BN1 1AL
Website: www.peterjoannou.co.uk/v-i-p-groom
Master Wheelers
Master Wheelers is my go-to Barber. I always receive a great quality haircut when I visit, despite being utterly terrible at describing what I want my hair to look like.
I’m usually not one to talk much when getting my haircut, but the barbers are very relaxed and easy to talk to. It’s about £22 for a standard 35-minute men’s cut. The ability and quality here is truly a cut above.
Walk ins are possible but sometimes they will be booked up, so its safer to book. I never have to book more than a day or two in advance. As a more typical barber and less of a male grooming experience, like Peter Joannou’s, it’s hard to find better in my opinion.
I’ll admit I’m a little biased, as it’s my usual, but I’ve never been disappointed in the years I’ve been. It may not quite be as glamourous as some others on this list, but not everyone can afford places with so much gravitas.
For many, when they are looking for a barber, this is the establishment they have in mind. Consistent and amicable, a place I and many others rely upon. A nice un-intimidating atmosphere, with friendly barbers and consistent satisfaction.
Address: 14 York Pl, Brighton BN1 4GU
Zack’s Barber
The cheapest out of the four in this article, Zack’s provides quality hair cuts for just £14, with the bold promise of a speedy cut. Haircuts are as short as 25 minutes. Their price and quality is unbeatable, and with extras for that little extra boost like a face wax from just £5.
Zack’s Barber provides a full service for £32.00 which includes: Haircut, Beard Work, Face Mask, Waxing, Hot Towel & Massage. Enjoy a relaxing spa day for £32, leaving you feeling refreshed in just an hour.
Having grown over the years, this is an establishment that has earned its reputation through the hard work of its team, pulling themselves up to be one of the best barbers in Brighton, through perseverance and teamwork.
Address: 28 Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 4QF
Website: www.zacksbarber.co.uk
Teddy Edwards Cutting Rooms
Created by award winning barber Alex Burt, Teddy’s aims to combine elements of barbers and hairdressers, whilst maintaining its barber shop identity. Being the UK’s best client experience and best all round barber 2023 finalists, it’s no surprise Teddy’s has quickly become one of Brighton’s leading Barber shops.
Alex understands the barber experience is reliant on outstanding customer service; an incredibly refreshing take in an industry often focussed on the name cutting the hair, rather than the person sitting in the chair. Having worked with Fendi, David Beckham’s label Kent and Curwen and behind the scenes at the London and Milan Fashion week separately, the owner knows his stuff.
With a hand selected team of passionate and talented barbers, Teddy’s has a more than capable crew at its disposal. Haircuts are from £25 and take 30 minutes according to their own website.
With plenty more male grooming services available, there’s once again far more than just good haircuts here. If you can afford a little more, you can transform yourself and finally achieve that look you’ve always envisioned but never quite manifested.
Address: 85 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JE
Website: teded.co.uk
