Alexander's Barbershop
Information about Alexander's Barbershop
HR4 9EU, Hereford
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-19h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-19h
- saturday: 8h-14h
Welcome to Alexander's Barbershop, the ultimate destination in Hereford for all your haircuts and grooming needs. Our skilled professionals are committed to delivering exceptional service in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
At Alexander's, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We consistently receive rave reviews about our friendly and knowledgeable staff, making us the go-to choice for those seeking quality haircuts. From gents and boys haircuts to luxurious hot towel shaves, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to your needs.
Looking for a place where you feel welcomed? Look no further. Our clients appreciate the patience and professionalism of our team, especially during special moments like your child's first haircut. Plus, our online booking system makes scheduling your appointments a breeze, ensuring you get the service you want at a time that suits you best.
Visit us at 79 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EU. We are open Monday to Saturday with flexible hours to fit your schedule. We can’t wait to see you at Alexander's Barbershop for your next haircut!
Our comment from BarberSpot about Alexander's Barbershop:
Alexander's Barbershop is a highly regarded establishment in Hereford, known for its remarkable dedication to providing quality haircuts, especially for children. Many parents have shared their positive experiences, highlighting the patience and skill of the barbers, particularly Bonnie and Kingsley, who excel in making young customers feel comfortable during their first haircuts. The shop is praised for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that every visit is enjoyable for both children and adults alike.
Customers have noted that the booking system is user-friendly, allowing for convenient appointments, and the staff is always ready to provide guidance and advice on hairstyles. The cozy environment is complemented by the presence of children's play areas and engaging activities to keep little ones entertained.
While most feedback celebrates the high standards and exceptional service, there have been a few isolated incidents regarding new barbers and some communication issues. However, these instances appear to be the exception rather than the norm, as the majority of clients leave happy and satisfied with their haircuts.
In summary, Alexander's Barbershop combines professionalism with a personal touch, making it a top choice for families seeking dependable and skilled barbers.Alexander's Barbershop: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Bonnie was absolutely wonderful! Her communication was excellent from start to finish, and she made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Our little boy felt completely comfortable with her throughout his haircut, which meant so much to us—especially since it was his very first one. She was patient, gentle, and clearly experienced with children, making the whole appointment enjoyable for him. As parents, we’re confident he had a great experience. We will definitely be recommending Bonnie to others and look forward to coming back again!
Fantastic experience: Bonnie was amazing with my little girl who doesn’t like having her hair cut. Thank you ☺️
Fantastic experience: My son is very happy with his haircut by Kingsley today . Lovely experience, great haircut!
Fantastic experience: Booked a cut with Kingsley for my son, on recommendations, he's done a fab job, my son really likes it and enjoyed chatting with Kingsley. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience with Jen this morning! I brought my 2 year old son and 3 year old daughter and she was brilliant. Really patient and kind, especially when my son refused to go in the car chair. Nothing was too much trouble and I really felt listened to about what I wanted to achieve for their hair whilst giving me her expert advice. I don’t live in Hereford but will be sure to plan a cut whenever I’m back. Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: Best haircut in a long time!
Fantastic experience: What a fantastic barbers the place is welcoming and cozy. Jake cut my boys hair and was so fab with them and did amazing haircuts... all the barbers were friendly... would highly recommend this place
Fantastic experience: I will never use a ladies salon again!!! Had a great experience at this barbers!! Great energy, friendly, and Connor, I love my new haircut!! Everyone commented on how well you cut it!! See you again in 4 weeks!! Highly recommend ❤♂️♂️♂️♀️♀️♀️
Thank you so much for the review
Fantastic experience: Really welcoming barbershop very friendly staff and nice relaxed atmosphere. Jake gave my son exactly the haircut he wanted and he was very pleased with it. Many thanks.
Fantastic experience: Great cuts, great people in shop, always very helpful and super friendly atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Great-As always
Fantastic experience: Thanks Kingsley x
Fantastic experience: Very friendly, professional service. Makes our 2 year old feel welcome and comfortable, meaning we walk away with a great haircut. Highly recommend, thank you!
Fantastic experience: The best barbers I have used in Hereford. Won't be going anywhere else.
Negative experience: Worst barbershop experience I’ve ever had. It was my first time going, as I recently moved to Hereford for work, and it will definitely be my last. I honestly don’t understand how they have five stars on Google. They told me they had no available appointments, but that a new guy could cut my hair. I want to be clear that the new guy isn’t to blame, but it genuinely felt like it was his first ever haircut. He completely messed up my hair, and to make it worse, while he spent an hour trying to cut mine, the barbers next to us managed to cut three people in the same time. My haircut ended up uneven and just a total disaster. I’m giving one star only because zero isn’t an option. I do not recommend this place and I will not be coming back.
Hi, we were very clear that the only person who had any space is our apprentice.
He’s really young and only been cutting hair for 5 months so he is slower and this is reflected in the price because he is much cheaper.
Pop back in and one of the other barbers can have a look over it, or don’t.
Thanks for leaving a 1* review for an apprentice!
Fantastic experience: Alexander's booking system and online payment option is convenient, reliable and easy to use. Teenager, age 14, able to attend for haircut independently with friendly brilliant and skilled staff and a haircut that the teenager is happy with.
Fantastic experience: Bonnie is always amazing with my son and he comes out looking so smart and tidy. She chats with him and puts him at ease. From his first hair cut to the age of 6 we wouldn't go anywhere else!
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Fantastic experience: Why go anywhere else? Great team who have done a great job cutting my hair for many years
Thanks for the review
Fantastic experience: Luca did a great job on my hair, he is clearly progressing through his apprenticeship very well. Will be coming here from now on, hands down best in hereford
Fantastic experience: As before, a cracking good haircut, and chat. Fully deserving of a 5-star award. Nuff said.
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Fantastic experience: Haircut and beard trim spot on. Plenty of compliments. Thank you Alex.
Fantastic experience: Kelly is the number 1 barber in Hereford. Highly recommend. She is very professional and helps you to find out what haircut may fit you well.
Fantastic experience: Always a superbly personalised, thorough cut, great experience and recommend highly - now my regular
Fantastic experience: Great place - friendly & professional!
Fantastic experience: Always leave feeling and looking better than when I arrived
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Fantastic experience: First class barbers - absolutely brilliant experience here and I would not go anywhere else! As a female I have never felt so comfortable having my haircut. Super relaxed environment and great customer service. Easy to book, pay and cancel with their App. Best barber in Hereford in my humble opinion.
Thank you so much ☺️
Fantastic experience: Kelly was absolutely amazing with my autistic son for his first ever barber haircut. The car, the separate room away from the other chairs, the iPads available and the accommodating way she walked us through the appointment, helping him understand and caring for his sensory needs will always mean so much to both of us. Thank you!!
Fantastic experience: Awesome place, the apprentice luca smashed my haircut im very pleased. The other staff where great. Everyones a good chat. Very friendly place leading too a very happy atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend
Fantastic experience: Great barber shop, running on time according to booking, good atmosphere, fantastic cut
Fantastic experience: My teenage sons first independent barber experience and I wanted it to be a good one which is why I chose these guys. I wasn't disappointed, nor was he. He loved the cut and the experience. Thank you Jake.
Fantastic experience: Alex done such a great job with my son, I won't take him anywhere else. Massively recommend.
Fantastic experience: My 2 boys recently used Alexander's and were very happy. Most certainly would recommend
Fantastic experience: Bonnie was brilliant with our 15 month old son today, who was having his 1st hair cut. We were a bit nervous that he may not sit still but Bonnie managed to keep him entertained. While working quickly, but efficiently she managed to give him a very lovely hair cut. He looks great. Thanks so much!
Fantastic experience: Not only a quality cut! I took my one year old daughter with me today and she screamed the place down! The staff were amazing with her and the Gentleman who cut my hair deserves a medal!!! Thankyou guys
Fantastic experience: Friendly on time great cut appointment reminder sent good price
Fantastic experience: Our toddler was so happy with Jen! It was a very relaxed and happy environment with his car seat, own room and an iPad to keep him occupied. The haircut is exactly what we hoped for. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Such a great atmosphere, very chill and relaxed but I always feel in professional hands. Jonny does my hair, and always cuts it super neatly and with a great finish, I always walk away looking & feeling proper sharp
Fantastic experience: The place to be!!! I’m painfully awkward but that was no bother for Jen. Both my toddler and I had appointments with Jen back to back. Jen totally had us relaxed and worked with us to land on cuts that were next level, which in part is skill but also brilliant listening and consideration. I could go on honestly but bottom line is- go here! I’m sure the whole team are fantastic but Jen was a literal dream. My toddler loveeeed the hair cut car / toddler room. His hair is the best it’s even been, and mine too after a visit with Jen! We travelled from The Forest Of Dean- well worth it. Top Class. You will love it here. Thanks guys!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service with a wee bit banter thrown in for free lol
Fantastic experience: Kingsley was professional and friendly and was so kind to my son.
Fantastic experience: Kingsley was great! 10/10 and I look forward to going back soon :)
Fantastic experience: Johnny Tuszy did an incredible job with my son's haircut! His hair is quite difficult to cut, but Johnny handled it with skill and precision. The result is fantastic, and my son is absolutely thrilled with his new look. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Jake was absolutely amazing with my 2 year old son who came in for his first hair cut! Done an amazing job, thank you!
Thank you so much ☺️
Fantastic experience: Great job done by Jake, given me a great new style! Would definitely go back again!
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Fantastic experience: Always guaranteed a great cut and nice atmosphere. Wouldn’t go anywhere else now, after trying lots of other places around town.
Fantastic experience: A great experience! The place itself had a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Jake was brilliant and understood exactly what I was looking for, explaining things the whole way through. Will definitely go again, they know how to handle longer hair
Fantastic experience: Best barbers in Hereford, Jake actually talks you through the cut and you get exactly what you're expecting.
Fantastic experience: A great haircut with Kelly and great company! Always a good experience!
Fantastic experience: A great place for a haircut. Staff always friendly and helpful. Use the website to book a cut and pay online.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic service and a fun bunch of people working there.
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Fantastic experience: I took my 2yo boy in to have his hair cut before holiday. He’s historically not liked getting his hair cut and despite loving the car chair he started getting upset when he was placed in the chair. Alex was very calm and kind to him, he accommodated us to make sure he had a decent hair cut which in the end meant him sitting on my lap whilst watching Peppa Pig! He did a great job and was very patient with us both, made sure I was happy with the cut before we left Would highly recommend for fidgety toddlers!
Fantastic experience: Amazing service. Good price. Best haircut I've ever had. Thanks bonnie
Fantastic experience: We've been going to Kelly for the past couple of years and my little boy always looks forward to his trip to the hairdressers. Kelly and the team are always so welcoming and friendly, and the hair cuts are always 10/10!
Thank you so much ☺️
Fantastic experience: Great skin fade and beard work from Jake as always. All the staff friendly and have a great laugh.
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Fantastic experience: Alex did my first ever professional beard trim today and I couldn't be happier, was given some great advice on how to keep my newly grown beard in good shape, Was also very impressed to find out they make their own in-house beard balms with all natural ingredients so looking forward to trying it out. Thanks again, I will return.
Amazing, thank you so much for the review!
Fantastic experience: First class haircut from Johnny and Bonnie today awesome staff and lovely atmosphere keep up the good work guys
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Fantastic experience: Friendly, professional and always a great haircut. Their hygiene standards are very high.
Thank you so much ☺️
Negative experience: Wasn't greeted by any of the staff. Waited 20 minutes to be turned away because no one informed me its booking only... Waste of time
Yes, we normally try to greet everyone and make sure they’re booked in, occasionally someone will sit there for a minute if we’re super busy before we realise but we do our best, we have been doing online bookings for 8+ years now. You came in, sat down with your head in your phone without checking with any of the barbers, then totally kicked off when they asked if you were booked in. They would have tried to squeeze you in if you hadn’t kicked off! There’s not many barbers who do walk ins nowadays. I don’t think we deserve this review as you don’t actually get a haircut with us. I can see you only leave negative reviews though ♀️
Fantastic experience: Jen did a great job cutting my nearly 1 year oldest hair today. She listened to exactly what we wanted and was able to produce the cut with no issues from my little man at all even when using the clippers on the back of his head. He looks very smart!
Fantastic experience: Happy to rebook. Lovely atmosphere. Good haircut
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Fantastic experience: Took my 5 year old son for his first haircut at a barbers - he loved it.
Fantastic experience: Amazing cuts every time for my children . They look forward to their haircuts as it is such a friendly , welcoming atmosphere. The online booking system makes it quick and easy to arrange appointments.
Thank you so much
Negative experience: My son is nit really good at getting his hair cut and we had to give up here. We went somewhere else and they managed
Wow! If we were unable to do it he must have really not wanted it done. As you’ll see from hundreds of other reviews we’re excellent with children and well set up for them- we have a separate, quiet little room for them with a car they can sit in, we have a tablet with cartoons for them to watch as well as lollipops we can use to help. We generally don’t feel comfortable physically pinning them down so if that’s what you want then please do continue going elsewhere.
All the best,
Kelly
Fantastic experience: Bonnie was brilliant with my little boy who hates having his hair cut, thank you so much!
Thank you for the review
Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, wonderful hair and beard trim with hot towel, Jonny was a lovely guy. Will definitely be returning!
Thank you so much, looking forward to seeing you again next time
Fantastic experience: Always a great experience. All barbers are friendly, conversational, and give a sharp haircut.
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Fantastic experience: Very good service, great place to get your hair cut. I booked online with Jonny and I'm very happy with what he did. I'll go back for sure.
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Positive experience: I don’t understand why this barbers is 5*. It wasn’t that great. Nothing terrible, it’s just not somewhere I’d return to. I’m leaving this review a year later, after recently searching for a new barber and seeing 5* for you on Google, which I just don’t get. It was an unpleasant interaction when I visited. Happy to share my Google location data as proof, unsure why you think I haven’t visited. It was a walk in.
Hi Ben,
I have just checked our booking system and you haven’t been in here. Sorry to hear you’ve had a less than perfect experience somewhere but I don’t think it was here.
If you would like a wonderful barbershop experience please do give us a try!
Hi again, I would love to know what was unpleasant, would you mind emailing me please and sharing further information about your experience? [email protected]
As a small family run business, we work really hard to keep our customers happy, hence all the great reviews and we definitely take negative reviews personally so would love the opportunity to change your opinion.
Fantastic experience: As a person who has no idea how I want my hair, this place is great. Very friendly and took the time to walk me through everything. There is a reason why this place is so highly rated. Will be visiting again next time!
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Fantastic experience: Excellent service provided by Conner as always. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic experience: Fantastic service today! We were a few minutes early and Tom was right on time if not a bit early himself! My youngest loves the children's campervan.. Though that is probably the last time he'll be able to fit in it!! Tom was really patient with him and did a smashing job with his hair cut! Really pleased! Thanks! Tracy
Thank you so much
Fantastic experience: Top service. Jen was amazing and sorted my hair out and I'll definitely be going here every time from now on.
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Fantastic experience: Regardless of 1 star misunderstandings I see from a prior client, I went in today and what a brilliant team, atmosphere and Connor cut my hair like a pro, edges straight, blending blended, spot on guys, thank you so much, I liked Connor so much I might even buy him a beer if I see him in a local! Peter L!
Thank you so much! Yes unfortunately, 600 positive reviews and only one negative which seems to come up at the top!
I’ll let Connor know! see you next time
Fantastic experience: The best barber I've ever had. The skill of these guys are of the highest quality. I cannot recommend them enough. Their professionalism, skill, promptness and expertise is unmatched. Owner Kelly Alexander cuts my hair and she has never once let me down. A true professional. The golden standard lives here!
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Fantastic experience: Jake did another great cut on my sons hair. He’s very pleased with it.
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Fantastic experience: Just had a luxury hot towel beard trim, and wow was it luxury! Really pleased with the haircut and service too. Thanks Jake. Will be returning.
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Fantastic experience: We had a great experience with Kelly for our son’s first hair cut. Quick and efficient, more importantly was able to make my son feel relaxed and comfortable in a new environment. Kelly is the perfect person for this kind of job! His hair looked fab, she did a great job considering she had a toddler bouncing up and down in the car chair. We were even given a little box as a keepsake for some hair from his first hair cut. All round great experience for us all and will be back again - thank you Kelly!
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Fantastic experience: brilliant clean shave done by bonnie. absolute luxury and a first class job.
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Fantastic experience: Get my hair cut by Jonny as he is top class. Would highly recommend him or any other barber here, they are all amazing
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Negative experience: I am absolutely gutted about my experience here. I took my 12 year old son who had very long hair - it was past his shoulders. The guy asked what we wanted and how he wears it. I said I’m not too sure what we want it’s looking a little untidy at the moment due to it having a layer where the longest bit flicks out and the top layer curls in, but he likes to wear it in a pony or topknot or slick back. He said… okay I’ll make it one length without layers then, I said yeah, and it’s super thick too so he said he would thin it. He asked my son if he wanted to keep it long he said yes, maybe to his lips at the shortest. Halfway through I thought the guy was putting layers in but I decided to trust the process as I am not a hairdresser and maybe it was how it was thinned. Towards the end it was very short and I could tell it was being put into some style that neither of us had asked for, the back is full of layers that look absolutely terrible and weren’t thinned so it looks even worse due to blunt cut layers against his thick hair. I think it looks like i have attempted to YouTube layers and cut it myself at home. I literally was crying silently by the end and no one acknowledged me or checked on what the barber was doing to warrant my tears. The length… something we asked for to his mouth, Is now to his eyebrows and it’s layered there too. My son is very shy and his long hair is a part of him - he just went with the guy cutting it and then when he asked is this okay when he went shorter because I hadn’t stepped in, it was already too late anyway as the back was so short that him keeping the new curtains longer or not didn’t make a difference. I understand that this is a barbers and they were working with long hair and not a typical fade cut. However I wish they would have just said it was beyond their skill set. I wanted to walk my son back into the shop once I realised he too hated it and was tearful, to ask them to fix the back at least but he said he just wanted to go home. I will be taking him elsewhere to have it fixed, and he will have to grow it for a year again. But I wanted to write an honest review about the experience and honestly the bad haircut which regardless if we hadn’t wanted the short hair the style or not, it wasn’t a great cut. I have tried to attached photos of before when it was long; and after. You can see my son is visibly upset. I just wanted to get him out of there. I am still devastated for him about this. He can’t even wear it in a pony anymore. I am just adding on my reply to your comment…firstly we did not have numerous conversations, I contacted the barbers myself to say how upset I was and Alex apologised and asked me to send photos which I did, you then called me later to apologise and yes you did offer me to come back and have a look/fix it which I declined due to having no trust - you also sent a refund. That is the only communication we had. Secondly, do not make assumptions about my 12 year old who you did not meet or know. He is very shy and does not talk and is not confident. He had told me what he wanted, I communicated it to the barber. The communication was, no layers just one length, and to his chin/lip at the shortest, my child and myself at no point communicated layers even if the length was short. What was delivered was an absolute mess full of layers and a bodge cut (which I have photos of) he did ask my son, is this okay? As he was trying to fix whatever he had started and my shy child said yeah sure because he is not confident. I have photos of him with tears in his eyes in the shop still as soon as we were in the other room. He did not want that but regardless I had told the barber and I am the parent and it is ultimately my choice. Finally the cut had been done so badly that the barbers I sent him to to correct it were shocked, they all came to have a look and make suggestions. The layers were uneven and to correct it, it needed to go very short. I’m willing to upload photos of the uneven layers. I have added a before and the afters.
Hi Helen,
This has turned into a very long review.
Again, I apologise the haircut was not up to our usual standards.
Just to say, the barber that did this haircut was very newly qualified, only really a few years older than your son so he was talking to your son directly instead of asking you every step of the way. I’m not making any assumptions about your son but I know the barber, he is wonderful at his job and has a fantastic career ahead of him. Due to his young age and inexperience he wasn’t confident in what you wanted and you’re obviously not very approachable. A chin-length cut with no layers is basically a lord Farquar haircut, I think you’d have left us a bad review if he did what you asked for anyway!
I’ve chosen not to share this review with the member of our team as there is nothing constructive here at all. I talked through the haircut with him, he knows what he needs to work on and has improved dramatically since this incident 5 months ago. I think all these negative comments on a public forum would have an adverse effect on his confidence.
I hope your son is absolutely perfect from day one of his chosen career and never makes any mistakes.
This is our first one star review out of 800+, there’s always going to be one.
All the best,
Kelly
Fantastic experience: Always kind patient and adaptable, nothing is too much bother and despite meltdowns my little one always gets a good haircut!
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Fantastic experience: Bonnie is 5 star. All the staff are so friendly, its a really nice atmosphere and my boys feel very relaxed when their having their hair done, especially with Bonnie's patience with younger ones. Only started going to Alexander's a few months ago and won't be going anywhere else from now on.
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Fantastic experience: Another excellent cut for my son by Jonny. My son loves having his hair cut by him and now his dad is having his done too. Both very happy.
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Fantastic experience: Connor is always 5 star both with hair cut & social. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Bonnie is so lovely and is great with my little boy who gets very nervous having his hair cut after some bad experiences in the past at other salons. He likes sitting in the little car in the private room watching the tablet
Fantastic experience: Went in for a haircut and a hot towel shave ahead of a wedding tomorrow. Brilliant service, and a great experience all round
Fantastic experience: Been going here for over 8 years now. Never had any problems. Staff are always very friendly the building has good facilities
Fantastic experience: My sons first haircut. Brilliant patient staff. Even put a lock of his hair in a box for us to keep. Charlie will be a regular customer now. Can't speak highly enough. Thanks guys
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Fantastic experience: Top job by Connor once again . Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend these guys!!!
Fantastic experience: Only ever go here for a hair cut, Connor always amazing does exactly what I like every time never had any issues
Fantastic experience: had a skinfade today with jake he done an amazing job highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Top draw haircut by jake, he was polite and professional. He would be an asset to any organisation. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing. It was my sons first hair cut, he wasn’t the best moving trying to escape, crying, Kelly was amazing so patient with him, super friendly. She even gave us a little box to take his hair home, will definitely be recommending and be returning.
Fantastic experience: Love this barbershop. Chilled out, happy staff. Always good music, and a decent conversation whilst you have your cut! Always leave happy with my fresh trim!
Fantastic experience: Love the venue, the sound system, the chats and the cut. All top notch. Thank you Ali-Barber!!
Fantastic experience: Jake did a great job, hair has never looked so smart and he gave me great advice too.
Fantastic experience: General hair cut, very happy, very well run syste, clean shop,respectful staff. 10/10
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Fantastic experience: Brilliant place, all the staff are so friendly and a comforting atmosphere, great trims of course!
Thank you for the review
Fantastic experience: Staff are always welcoming and friendly. Great place and a great cut.
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Fantastic experience: Amazing service. Professional and patient. Very well prepared for my 2 year old. Definitely will be a returning customer
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