Barber Laine

Unit 4 Roxboro Cl, Distillery Walk, P25 EV20, Midleton

Local Barber with almost 20 years experience working with gentlemen, children and those with additional needs. Sensory area in the shop and plenty of space.

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 9:30-17h
  • wednesday: 9:30-17h
  • thursday: 9:30-19h
  • friday: 9:30-18:30
  • saturday: 9h-14h

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Barber Laine

Our comment from BarberSpot about Barber Laine:

A Sanctuary for Sensory-Sensitive Clients

Barber Laine has established itself as a premier destination in Ireland for clients who require a calm and understanding approach to haircuts. The salon is particularly renowned for its exceptional care towards children and individuals on the autism spectrum. The environment is designed to be stress-free, featuring a spotless and tidy space equipped with toys and fidget tools to help distract and comfort young clients. This thoughtful setup allows for a relaxed atmosphere where even the most anxious children can feel at ease.

Expertise and Patience of Elaine

At the heart of the salon's success is Elaine, who is consistently praised by clients for her incredible patience, kindness, and professional skill. She is described as a "miracle worker" by parents of autistic children, having transformed stressful haircut experiences into positive ones. Elaine’s ability to engage with clients, remember their preferences, and adapt her technique to individual needs is highlighted as a key strength. Her gentle touch and reassuring demeanor ensure that clients, including those with sensory issues, feel safe and comfortable throughout the service.

Memorable and Child-Friendly Experience

Clients frequently mention that their children actually look forward to visiting Barber Laine. The experience goes beyond a simple haircut, incorporating elements like chat, distraction techniques, and even a lollipop or a personalized certificate with a lock of hair as a memento. This holistic approach ensures that the service is not only high-quality but also enjoyable. Whether for a first haircut or a routine trim, the focus remains on making the client feel valued and relaxed, resulting in a highly recommended experience for families and individuals seeking a gentle, professional service.

Barber Laine: Reviews

4.9/5 (37 Reviews)
Cliodhna O'Connor Published on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I brought my two children here today for their first haircuts and was so impressed and happy with the service we received. Thank you to Elaine for providing such wonderful care in a calm and relaxed environment.

Fidelma Casey Published on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience from Barber Laine ,

Gillian Curran Published on Google 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is absolutely the most amazing person ever to cut our son's hair

Amy Lupton Published on Google 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️10/10 ⭐️⭐️ My child’s whole experience of getting a haircut has been transformed after our visit with Elaine today. She is truly outstanding at what she does. From the minute we walked in, she made us feel completely at ease. She was patient, calm, friendly, and brilliant at engaging with my child, who normally finds haircuts extremely stressful. The haircut was perfect, which is something I thought would be a task as my child was well over due one. But more than that, Elaine made it an enjoyable experience, which is a first for us. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a calm, kid-friendly, and professional barber. Will definitely be back

JP Roche Published on Google 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Got my son's haircut who is 16 months. Usually doesn't like getting it cut but would like to thank Anne who was fantastic at doing it. She provided plenty of distractions so he wouldn't notice it as much. Nice car seats for the kids too. Will be back

Valerie M Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend going to Elaine. She is very professional and so easy to talk to. My son who has ASD used to hate getting his hair cut but Elaine is so patient with him. She really takes her time to settle him down and is so calm and reassuring. She remembers everything he likes and dislikes between visits, nothing seems to bother her! She is brilliant with my daughter too and explains everything to her. The salon is spotless and I couldn't recommend Barber Laine more.

Sinead Goggin Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just want to give a shout out to Elaine in Barber Laine my girl had a hair cut with her today (3.5 years old) her first haircut since she was 2! Elaine instantly relaxed her & myself as I was nervous how shed react! Such a beautiful salon, well kept/clean/tidy and a relaxing atmosphere. Loads of little toys for the children too play with as she cuts their hair, explained and interacted with my child while doing her hair and the bonus - a lollipop after 5/5 rating

Martina Cleary Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Elaine. My adult son loves going every two weeks for his hair cut this is a big part of his routine. She has a high level of understanding and very professional with special needs.

Colm Kiely Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: An excellent service. My 4 year old son finds getting his hair cut very difficult . We had tried many different hair dressers and Barber Laine was by far been the most stress free experience. Great care, understanding and patience shown throughout. Elaine has a great way with children and takes all the fear out of it.

fionasmurphy1 Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Could not speak more highly about Elaine. I have been going to Barber Laine with my boys with around two years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. My boys actually look forward to getting their hairs cut. Elaine is extremely patient and kind and engages with them the whole way through , they love going to see her.. highly recommend Barber Laine ‍♀️

emma oriordan Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine in my words is a miracle worker. My autistic son used to hate having his hair cut. Since barber Laine opened he has come to like getting his hair cut in a calm and relaxed environment. One less thing to worry about in a sometimes chaotic routine.

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Barber Laine

Thank you Emma

deirdre o mahony Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My little man 7 asd had a fantastic experience today in Barber Laine , he was a little nervous going in but when he saw the familiar face he settled down so well , we could not do hair cuts anywhere else . We have been going there for nearly 2 years now and I would never attempt anywhere else ,the time and patience she has is just amazing thanks so much Barber Laine

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thank you Deirdre

Matilda Quinn Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: I rang at Least 6 times and left voicemails no reply and only finally got through to them to then be told no they were not taking on anymore asd special needs clients as it interfered too much with their regular clients (they advertise as a barbers for asd clients and have done articles that our based on this service) she then followed up with I don’t even take a list as it would be too long and no point . I found her phone manner extremely rude and she came across that she couldn’t care less , Really unprofessional. Also why advertise yourself as an asd barbers when you aren’t as it interrupts your salon too much apparently. Having a child with asd and trying to find services for them is extremely hard in Ireland and then to have your time wasted with a very rude person is frustrating . she finished with watch Our Facebook to see if we are taking clients like I have nothing better to do or like I’m gonna wait around for a business who when they go quite might take asd clients again no thanks !

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Hello Matilda,
I'm very sorry to see that you felt the need for such a negative review. I work on my own and try my very best to accommodate everyone.
To ensure a high standard of service for existing clients needing sensory appointments, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accommodate new customers for these slots presently. Consistency in availability is vital to meeting the needs of my existing clientele. As I work on my own, during sensory appointments I am unable to get to the phone. I have mentioned in my voicemail to send a text message as I might not have the time to check voice mail daily. Thank you Barber Laine

Jean Aoun Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our 4 years old Autistic son had today his first haircut since 2022, we were stressed as he doesn’t like his hair to be touched and is scared from past experiences, we expected tantrums but Elaine touch was magical and he was happy to allow her to cut his hair. Definitely would recommend Barber Laine to any kids, specifically those with sensory issues.

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Barber Laine

Thank you Jean ☺️

Jane Ennis Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thanks for the review Jane ☺️

James Davis Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, especially for people who are autistic, Elaine was so patient with our daughter and made the process so easy

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thanks James for the kind words ☺️

Dermot Kinsella Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is fantastic with my son who really dislikes getting his hair cut. She's very patient and understanding, would highly recommend!

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thank you so much Dermot ☺️

Concúbháir O'Nuamain Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant. Was amazing with my daughter. So friendly and did such a great job cutting her long hair into a cute pixie cut! Highly recommend!

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thanks for the kind words ☺️

Emmet Harte Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is excellent with our son. She has a lot of patience and is very professional.

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Barber Laine

Thanks Emmet ☺️

Nessa Fitzgerald Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is fantastic!

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Barber Laine

Thanks Nessa ☺️

Marie O Donovan Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great patience and perseverance with children on the autism spectrum.

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Barber Laine

Thanks Marie ☺️

Tommy Cotter Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant Barber

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Barber Laine

Thanks Thomas ☺️

Ronan Hourihan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got my autistic son max his haircut today!!.. this place is a must for if ur child has difficulty with haircuts... can't speak enough of how good she is ... so accommodating and great with the lil man.. 10 out of 10

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thanks Ronan ☺️

david horgan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son is autistic and very pickie about who cuts his hair but he can't wait to go back again. "Best cut ever dad".

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Barber Laine

Thanks David

Colm H Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service. My son loved the place and enjoyed playing with the toys while getting a haircut

Barber Laine
Barber Laine

Thanks Colm

Claire Noah Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service and amazing with my kids . 100 % recommend

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Barber Laine

Thanks Claire

Kevin Cotter Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good cut and very nice person.

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Barber Laine

Thanks Kevin

Steve Mccarthy Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had our little man in today for his first haircut. Elaine was top drawer with him. Made him feel so comfortable with minimal effort. The personalised certificate with a lock of his hair is a lovely memento.

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Barber Laine

Thanks Steve

Loreta daugeliene Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: % recommend

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Barber Laine

Thanks Loreta

Jakki White Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took my little boy here for his first haircut. Absolutely brilliant service. Elaine is outstanding at what she does and made him feel so at ease he barely noticed that she was cutting his hair! Would highly recommend Barber Laine

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Barber Laine

Thanks Jakki

Sinéad O'Connell Hunt Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is fantastic. My son hates having his haircut. Elaine had made this previously stressful time so easy. Nothing fazes her. She's kind, patient and I can't recommended highly enough for anyone who requires a sensory haircut.

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Barber Laine

Thanks Sinéad

Sumaia Rashid Samanta Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service my boys Arham & Ardin just loved her♥️

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Barber Laine

Thanks Sumaia

Ronan Maguire Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is absolutely awesome at what she does, have being getting hair done for years by her. Highly recommend

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Barber Laine

Thanks Ronan

Mike Hegarty Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great haircut and bread trim today very processional and highly recommended

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Barber Laine

Thanks Mike

Paula Mackey Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Popped into Elaine today to get the boy's hair done, she was absloutley brillant with the kids distracted them by chatting, had fidget toys to distract them it's the best experience I've had to date with the boys getting there hair cut. No tears and no drama. See you again in a few weeks always a pleasure Elaine.

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Barber Laine

Thanks Paula

Eve marie O shea Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine has cut my boys hair for many years now and my youngest falls asleep everytime,hes so relaxed.best of luck on your new venture elaine

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Barber Laine

Thanks Eve

Sharon Dorgan Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Elaine is amazing with Children so patient

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Barber Laine

Thanks Sharon

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