Fresh Barbershop

182 Wakefield St, 6011, Wellington

Located in the vibrant heart of Wellington at 182 Wakefield Street, Fresh Barbershop presents a stylish and welcoming atmosphere where masterful grooming meets outstanding service.

If you seek precision haircuts or a relaxing shave, look no further. Our award-winning barbers are dedicated to delivering the highest standards in men’s grooming, ensuring quality and consistency with every visit.

At Fresh Barbershop, we take pride in leaving our clients not just satisfied but genuinely impressed. With skilled professionals like Danny, our Master Barber, you can be assured of expert service tailored to meet your personal style.

We invite you to explore our services and book an appointment with us. Join our community of satisfied customers who appreciate top-notch grooming in a comfortable setting.

Visit us Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekends. Find us easily with [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/tteXyqhDyMM5fUHh9)!

Stay connected and follow our journey on [Facebook](https://facebook.com/FreshBarbershopNZ) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/freshbarbershopwgtn).

Opening hours

  • sunday: 9h-18h
  • monday: 8h-19h
  • tuesday: 8h-19h
  • wednesday: 8h-19h
  • thursday: 8h-19h
  • friday: 8h-19h
  • saturday: 9h-18h

Our comment from BarberSpot about Fresh Barbershop:

A Legendary Standard of Grooming in Wellington

Fresh Barbershop has established itself as the premier destination for men’s grooming in Wellington, earning a reputation as the best barbershop in the city through consistent excellence and decades of loyalty. Under the guidance of owner Danny, the shop has cultivated a team of highly skilled artisans who are respected for their technical precision and genuine passion for the craft. Whether serving long-term regulars or first-time visitors, Fresh delivers an experience that goes far beyond a simple haircut, focusing on creating a fresh, confident look for every client.

Exceptional Skill and Attention to Detail

The barbers at Fresh are widely praised for their meticulous approach, treating every cut as an art form. Clients frequently highlight the team's ability to listen carefully and execute complex styles, particularly sharp skin fades, tapers, and precise beard trims. The staff's expertise allows them to offer professional advice on what styles best suit individual face shapes and preferences, ensuring a personalized result every time. Reviews often mention that the attention to detail is so high that clients feel their hair looks perfect immediately after leaving the chair.

  • Skin fades and precision tapering
  • Professional beard design and trimming
  • Expert consultation on styles and trends
  • Accommodation for various hair types and lengths

Atmosphere and Customer Experience

What truly sets Fresh apart is the welcoming and sociable environment. The barbers are known for their friendly demeanor and engaging conversation, creating a relaxed "homie" vibe that makes every visit enjoyable. The shop offers additional touches of hospitality, such as serving great coffee and providing entertainment like classic video games, which adds to the comfortable atmosphere. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure clients feel valued, with many noting that even tourists are made to feel like longtime friends.

Convenience and Accessibility

Located in a convenient central spot, Fresh Barbershop accommodates busy schedules with flexible booking options. The shop utilizes a live "bench cam" on its website, allowing customers to check real-time wait times and decide whether to book in advance or walk in. While the popularity of the shop means it can get busy, the efficient workflow and the team's ability to accommodate last-minute requests have garnered significant praise. With fair and reasonable pricing for the high quality of service provided, Fresh remains a top choice for men seeking both style and value in Wellington.

Fresh Barbershop: Reviews

4.8/5 (317 Reviews)

Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.

Reviews on Google

4,8 out of 5 from 317 reviews

Mickaël Janiaut Published on Google

Fantastic experience: First Buzz Cut ever for me, and Sam took care of it ! Thank you very much bro

Ged Stew Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Brilliant experience and awesome team! Highly recommended thanks team appreciate you fitting me and my son in last minute

Michael Heliotis Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing service from Sam, a friendly, skilful barber with a genuine passion for delivering quality cuts. Would definitely recommend!!

Mathieson Moller Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Wellington has plenty of barber shops, but Fresh Barbershop is hands down the best. Great location, skilled barbers, and always top-tier service. It’s not just about the haircut here; it’s about the entire experience they provide. Diamond has cut my hair the last few times—he’s professional, highly skilled, and great to chat with. 5/5 to Diamond and the team. See you again soon!

Samuel Bryce Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great haircut, exactly what i wanted and friendly service. I will definitely go back to Fresh again.

Jeb Nicholson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Sam was great

Bengt Höglind Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Sam gjorde en perfekt skin fade, markerad bena och välansat skägg. Rekommenderas varmt!

Simon Ruffell Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Quick, professional, eye for detail. And it turns out one of Wellington’s original barbers. Definitely the best in town

The Food Snob Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Mex gave my partner an amazing haircut! Really listened and cut carefully! We’ve had some rough experiences in the past so happy we now found our go to :) can only recommend!

Milo Brown Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Mex gave me a fantastic haircut today. He did exactly what I asked for, paid close attention to detail and it looks great. I have had a lot of difficulty finding good barbers, so I’ll definitely be going back. Cheers.

Alex Dickson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Sam the man, 10/10 delivers every time. Highly recommended.

Adrian Rogers Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I wasn't expecting to find an open barber at 8am on New Year's Eve, but Fresh delivered. Had a great chat before a difficult day and left feeling much better than I did before I walked in. The beard trim was superb. Great vibe, amazing atmosphere and highly skilled folks to look after your needs. Will be back!

Diego Navarro Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Been getting haircuts at Fresh for over ten years. I've lived all over the place and Fresh is hands down the best place for a cut. Danny is THE best barber and the whole crew there is impressive. Can't recommend highly enough.

Samuel Kuhlmann Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Ich bin sehr zufrieden gewesen. Sehr nette Leute, die ihre Arbeit sehr gut machen.

Bhasara Sirisinghe Published on Google

Fantastic experience: This was my first time visiting Fresh Barbershop and it was outstanding. Sam was super friendly, professional, and really knew what he was doing. He gave me one of the best taper fades I’ve had in years. Clean, sharp, and done with real attention to detail. I’m definitely coming back and would highly recommend them.

Jeremie Dube Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Had and awesome experience with Sam there. Absolutely nice barber that was very careful of the details, talked a lot with me, was very friendly. Did all he could to make sure I had what I wanted for my hair but also my beard. Even if I told him I was a tourist he really made me felt like an everyday customer. Would go there again anytime I am in Wellington. The BarberShop is also very Well located downtown. Thank you Sam

Zac McDonough Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Can't recommend Matthew enough, I'm struggling to find anyone that matches his cut in Christchurch.

Terenz Gumaga Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Shout out to @diamonthebarber_ for the haircut! Super friendly lad and saved my nightmare of a haircut I got the previous day!

oskar Breckenfelder Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Sehr seriöser laden

Joseph Moses Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Mean

박시후 Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I love it

Maximilian Weis Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Sex rely the best Barber shop in Welly, im a professionell barber from Germany and really see how high qualified they are! Go there trust me!

Aaron Tily Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing service!

Luke Mansell Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome barbershop with super friendly staff. Danny the owner always makes you feel welcome whenever you are in, and Matthew who I'd always book with was super friendly and always did a top job. Goes above and beyond other barbers i've been to previously, such as basics like hairdrying the hair off your shoes etc. Highly recommended place.

James Gorrie Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great people. Great hair cuts. I have mid-long hair and have been going for about 2 years and they’re great every time!

Garry Ferguson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: This place is excellent.

Kit Lamb Published on Google

Fantastic experience: In welly for weekend, had an unreal cut from Sam. His attention to detail and understanding of the cut is great. Nice lad with a good yarn, overall great experience

Oliver Pavey Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Had a booking with Sam. Despite a late notice, and a 6pm session. Sam left me with the most professional cut I’ve had in years. 45 minute, high attention to detail cut, for a price of only $40. Top bloke and top place! Massy shout out to him and Fresh team. Will be back

Kerry Radmall Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My husband and son go here to get their hair cut. They both refuse to go to anyone else. Really great quality haircuts can highly recommend ☺️

Alan Quinn Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very good shop - Sam was top class best fade I have gotten in Australia and new Zealand

Dima Abramov Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Pro level haircut. Hair engineering at it's finest.

Diarmaid Rogers Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Matt has been my barber for past two years. Super talented and real nice guy! Best barber I’ve ever had no doubt about it! Often accommodated me if I had to change appointments time too! Consistency, a barber who listens and gives you exactly what you ask for. Couldn’t recommend him any more! You’re the man Matt

Hausto Chai Published on Google

Fantastic experience: 10/10 fresh is FRESH! Cheers Matt.

Sam Powell Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Had a cut by Tim. They open early and the location is really convenient. You can enter on Willis st unlike Google indicates. Sociable, quick and a good cut. Thanks Tim and co.

Memosh Memosh (Memosh) Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great haircut and good banter. First time I visited this place with my boys and they got it right. Will be returning for sure.

Malcolm C Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Owner and staff are really good and attention detail standard is high. Friendly and and accommodating

Lukas Halikias Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Those extra services that Mex provides are superb. IYKYK

Daniel Neho Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Best barbershop in Wellington!

Reid Morrissey Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great service, awesome atmosphere. Sam made the experience fantastic, will be back again 100%. Best haircut I’ve ever gotten! Thanks Sam and all the other staff

Hamish McLaren Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Excellent barber. Mex is meticulous every time.

Max Tebbs Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Best barbershop in town The only place I trust. Cheers Danny & team

Extreme Dance Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Barbers! Best in Wellington and Danny is awesome! I’ve been coming to Danny for 10 years and every time is great! Cannot recommend highly enough!

erin humphrey Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great cuts, always look and feel amazing after, am female & go to this barber - it’s cut well in feminine styles every time.

I-Hsuan Lee Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very professional! I highly recommend for anyone needs a nice haircut.

Raymond Anggady Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Matthew is amazing!

Andrew Griffiths Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My go-to spot whenever I’m in Wellington. In fact, if I know I’m there for a trip I will hold off getting a cut till I get to Welly. The team are super professional, friendly and obviously well skilled. Most of the cuts I get from them stay Fresh for a couple of weeks longer than any barber in Christchurch. Can’t remember young-bloods name from my trim last month but he was relatively new and did Danny and the team proud! Cheers lads. Always a pleasure

Charlie Sloane Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Been here a few times now and no matter who I’ve got my haircut by has always been on point, always great conversations, great trims great music, never going anywhere else!

Pete Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Visited Fresh for the first time today and had my hair cut by the business owner, Danny. Danny suggested a skin fade cut and I was happy to trust his judgment, being an experienced barber that he is. Very very happy with the cut and style and Fresh will now be my barber of choice. Highly recommend Fresh Barbershop!!

Qasim Bajwa Published on Google

Negative experience: Bad, irresponsible and incompetent staff

cona azevedo Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I’m convinced that Mex is the greatest barber in NZ

Chris Vanderkolk Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Excellent cut, great chat, Danny nailed it. Will be back in 4 weeks time

Roy Grigor Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Hair cuts are always on point and the conversations even better . Come for a fresh cut , probably end up married cause you look so good .

Matt Mckay Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I’ve been getting a haircut every week from Danny and Fresh is simply the best place to be. Easy to book online and it’s truly an experience getting your haircut at Fresh Barbershop

Tom Hepworth Published on Google

Fantastic experience: During my time in Wellington I always went to Fresh Barbershop for a trim. Danny and his team were awesome from day one, they make you feel really comfortable in the seat, listen to what you want in terms of style, act with pure class and professionalism, whilst also making the whole experience really fun. Thanks for all the hair cut lads. I'll pop in again when I'm back in town for sure.

Aurie Tzeng Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great cut as always

Pascal Wenger Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I'm really happy i popped in that barbershop during my travels here in Wellington. Nice place and probably the most skilled barber i ever had. On top of that, he was really friendly and positive. Excellent experience!

Jerram Watts Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Danny and the team are amazing. Been going to Fresh for about seven years, and have always had a standout experience. Danny is a true professional and a good yarn too. You won't be disappointed.

Zhan Zenarosa Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Their rating and reviews are legit!! Im an international student and didnt know where to get a haircut and what haircut to get. Yet they suggested whats good for me, and it turned out really good. Really recommend them. Would be nice if you can schedule in advance they are pretty packed!!!

chook ™ Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Doesn't matter who you book. A great haircut!

Ezekiel Narayan Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing and fast work flow! Big thank you to Matthew for fixing me up and making me feel good again before I had to go one stage within the next few hours! He really took care of everything and even the stuff I didn’t know I needed around my facial hair! Walked out feeling hella good! Thanks Matthew and Fresh Barbershop! Highly recommend

Clément Le Picard Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Definitely my top 3 barber experience in my life. They really take care of their customers, take their time and are careful. I loved this moment, thank you so much ! Finally a proper haircut in NZ

Monty Matson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Don't write reviews often. I'm new to Wellington and on top of a great cut, Danny was very helpful in welcoming me to the city and reccomending places to visit.

Ike Published on Google

Fantastic experience: This place is dope. Mean cuts and mean beats - can't go wrong! They've moved to the corner (FYI), and are coming out with their own line of products again soon. Thanks for what do you, Danny!

Miff Tom Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Always cuts sharp.

Raman Sharma Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome cut and great guys doing it. went above and beyond, not only helping choose what cut would look best but designing it around my personal style and doing a great job pulling it off. Will definitely come again.

Tania Hewitt Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great job on my son's hair.

ふつもとSai Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Reccomended one of the best barber services there is, you can watch free movies as well.

Rav S Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very talented barbers. They were kind enough to squeeze me in as a walk in and the young barber (didn’t take his name unfortunately) did a very good job at fading my sides. Very friendly and most importantly skilled, would highly recommend.

Jack Redley Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Danny and the team for many years now and they never fail to impress me. Best barbershop in Wellington, no doubt!

ross anderson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Danny always great, superb attention to detail

Arindam Biswas Published on Google

Positive experience: The guys were very friendly there. Overall my experience was good.

Ross Moles Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Got a cut while on holiday. Really good skin fade. 10/10

Logan Hughes Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Alex was great. Will definitely be coming back

Richard Zuelow Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Really good haircut and the employees are friendly and nice. I forgot my money and they let me pay the next day. I really recommend this barber

Thomas Jacobson Published on Google

Negative experience: Ruined my hair now I have to wear a hat untill it crows back I got the French guy not impressed

Kris Perkins Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great service and friendly team. Loved the cut will be back again. Thanks Mex

Fab Ch Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Super endroit, très professionnel, à l'écoute, Alex et Mex ont été super du début à la fin! J'y suis allée avec un ami, on a été très satisfait tout les 2 !

Elton Yip Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing cuts, awesome guys, what more could you want?

B.J Searancke Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The best barber hands down, quick efficient friendly and just a decent down to earth bloke!!! Most definitely the best haircut I have ever had!!!

Thanaree Noisupap Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I took my brother here when we were on holiday. This is his first time for proper haircut. Xander is the one that did my brother’s haircut, he is very polite and done a great job and my brother loves his haircut so much Thank you very much!

Adi A Published on Google

Negative experience: Worst experience

Sam Williams Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic group of guys and haircut. Clean, tidy, would recommend.

Yusuf Ail Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great hospitality

wesley chase Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great haircut and cool people. Made me real beautiful ❤️

Warwick Henty Published on Google

Fantastic experience: As always, feeling fresh as a daisy after a mop chop! Thanks Danny

Isadora Lao Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Ano nailed it! Super nice dude and great haircut

Michael Hollis Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome service, good chat, best fades I'm Wellington. Hit up my guy Osi

Jesse Whitham Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Have gone to Molly at Fresh Barbershop for my last 5 or so cuts - she does an awesome job every-time can trust her to just go for it without having to tell her anything, does a great job on the beard as well. Will definitely keep going back.

Sam Dawson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Osi, was a great barber! He knew what he was doing he made you sure I was happy the whole way through was friendly and kept up the conversation the whole way though made it a great experience

Tevin Schwalger Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Been going to Osi at Fresh for a while now! The man has perfected his craft and always delivers a high quality cut. Would recommend Fresh and Osi, for anyone wanting a great haircut and great service.

Chris Miller Published on Google

Negative experience: Barber didn't show up for the appointment.

Michael Mazey Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great coffee served by a great smile

Cael Friday Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Had the best conversation with molly, she had professional service and made my day will definitely come back

Connor Dempsey Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Always mean chats, best cuts in town in my honest opinion

Isaac Tuiala Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Yeah best barbers in town. Would always walk away feeling like a new woman

Michael Sue Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great barbers. Good yarns

Jorick Bria Published on Google

Fantastic experience: It's the best barber no cap

Steve D Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Have been going here since it opened. Danny and his team are very good at what they do and the banter is as fresh as the clientele.

Luke Thomas Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great vibe. Book in and the guys will look after you.

Marco Nienaber Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I have looked everywhere in Wellington for a place that does even an okay job, and none have even done average.. then came here and my expectations were exceeded, literally the best barbershop in Wellington.

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