Neighbourhood Barber Studio
Welcome to Neighbourhood Barber Studio, located in the charming Hokowhitu suburb of Palmerston North. Here, we take pride in offering an exclusive barbering experience dedicated to both classic and contemporary haircuts. Our proficient barber, Jazz, brings over a decade of expertise in delivering precision fades and stylish trims.
We operate on an appointment-only basis to ensure that your visit is both timely and personalized, focusing on providing a swift yet thorough service without the hassle of walk-ins. This commitment allows us to cater specifically to each client’s needs while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere.
Our services include affordable cuts for all ages, from kids to high school students, along with specialized options for men's grooming. We also offer beard shaping to complement your look, ensuring you leave the studio feeling fresh and rejuvenated.
Step inside our uniquely designed cabin, nestled on the front lawn of our home, where comfort meets style. The modern setup has been thoughtfully curated to enhance your barbering experience while keeping it casual and inviting.
Ready for your next fresh cut? Book your appointment easily through our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates. Your next great haircut awaits at Neighbourhood Barber Studio!
Opening hours
- tuesday: 8:30-17:30
- wednesday: 8:30-17:30
- thursday: 8:30-17:30
- friday: 8:30-17:30
- saturday: 8:30-14h
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Our comment from BarberSpot about Neighbourhood Barber Studio:
A Private Studio with a Personal Touch
Located in Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, Neighbourhood Barber Studio offers a unique "cabin-style" experience set on the front lawn of the barber's home. This exclusive setup provides a casual, relaxed, and private atmosphere, distinct from traditional busy shops. By operating on a booking-only basis, the studio ensures a swift, appointment-based experience with minimal to no waiting times, allowing clients to simply show up and enjoy their service.
Masterful Cuts and Specialized Expertise
Jazz, the barber behind this studio, is widely recognized by the community as one of the best in the region, praised for his precision and versatility. He excels in a variety of styles, with particular acclaim for his flawless fades and line-ups. Notably, he is one of the few local barbers skilled in cutting and fading mixed Afro hair, making him a go-to choice for diverse hair types. Clients consistently highlight his ability to replicate reference photos accurately and his talent for creating fresh, clean looks that last.
Exceptional Patience and Family-Friendly Care
A standout feature of Neighbourhood Barber Studio is Jazz’s exceptional patience and gentle approach, especially when working with children. Many reviews mention long-term families who have been loyal clients for years, noting how he builds rapport with even the most hesitant young clients. His kindness and caring nature ensure that children feel comfortable and often leave excited to return, making it an ideal spot for parents seeking a stress-free haircut experience for their sons.
Relaxed Vibes and Genuine Connection
Beyond the technical skills, the studio is celebrated for its warm, welcoming energy. The environment is described as cozy and chill, often accompanied by good music and engaging conversation. Jazz is frequently commended for being a genuine, personable gentleman who listens to his clients’ needs and offers professional advice. This strong personal connection, combined with high-quality service and fair pricing, creates a loyal community of clients who value both the craft and the camaraderie.
Neighbourhood Barber Studio: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I just wanted to show my appreciation for jaz and his mahi with my son on and off for 5 years. Though we no longer go in to see jaz as our times no longer align and our need for haircuts are when ever we can at last minute. Our whanau will always have love for this Barber and his mahi. So thank you jaz. Hopefully my boy can come back when times align in the near future
Oh man thank you so much! I look forward to the day we catch up again. Your whanau are so welcome here! Thanks!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service! Its hard to find a decent barber in NZ, so im super happy that Jazz is located close to home.
Fantastic experience: This guy is amazing!! He is kind and caring always makes my kids comfortable. Have been going to jaz for a couple if years now and we wont go anywhere else
Thanks Leeanne !
Fantastic experience: Awesome experience for my 11 year old today, In his words “The best haircut he’s ever had” he especially liked how you taught him how to maintain his new style. He also liked that you were able to match his reference pic, Thankyou we will be back :)
Fantastic experience: Always an awesome cut and great vibes
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Jazz enough! From the moment you walk into the shop, the vibe is welcoming and relaxed, and you instantly feel like you’re in good hands. Jazz is more than just a barber he’s an artist with the clippers. Every cut is precise, every fade is flawless, and he always takes the time to make sure you leave looking your absolute best. What really stands out is the care and attention to detail. Jazz actually listens to what you want, gives great advice, and always delivers a fresh, clean look that lasts. The shop has great energy, good music, and plenty of laughs it’s the kind of place you actually look forward to visiting. If you want a barber who truly takes pride in their craft and will have you walking out feeling sharp and confident every single time, Jazz is your guy.
Cheers my bro Jesse !
Fantastic experience: Bro is chill
Cheers Mathew !
Fantastic experience: I just keep going back.
Thanks Victor , appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: One of the few barbers in Palmy that can fade and cut mixed afro hair
Fantastic experience: My two sons (adult & teenager) are regular clients. Thank you for looking after their hair. I really appreciate it and I know they respect you.
Fantastic experience: Hands down the best we've been to in palmy! Awesome atmosphere, clean and very professional My son is super stoked with his cut, will definitely be back again. highly recommend Thanks Jazz.
Fantastic experience: Cut My Hair Since Day 1
Fantastic experience: my brother need a clean ur pick lolz
Fantastic experience: Best barber in palmy
Fantastic experience: The best in the game.the same Every time.never fails.best prices out there and time efficient. Also a gentleman.
Fantastic experience: Always delivers best quality cuts. Couldn’t imagine going to anyone else!
Fantastic experience: Best Polynesian Barber in the Manawatū. Well done Jazz, youre so easy to chat with and our Mr13 walked out feeling amazing.
Fantastic experience: time efficient, definitely worth the money, friendly towards customers
Fantastic experience: You always get a great cut here. It's an awesome little setup
Fantastic experience: Amazing haircuts great for the price and excellent service. #1 barber in palmy in my opinion always get exactly what I asked for and always leave looking 10x fresher than when I came into the studio.
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend - great haircuts and a great barber!
Fantastic experience: The Brother can CUT ! Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Great time. Good chats with Jazz and an excellent cut comes out every-time I am there. Makes me feel welcome and lets me leave fresh
Fantastic experience: Best cuts in palmerston north, amazing customer service. You will always leave with a smile on your face waiting to come back! 100 percent recommended
Fantastic experience: Very happy with the cuts I have had. My go to place.
Fantastic experience: Easy booking process with pre-selected services. Great price and friendly atmosphere. Best barber in the business!
Fantastic experience: Jazz fades up all 4 of my boys every month or so since we have lived here. They love their cuts! We're glad we found him :) Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Jazz is the best barber I’m farid btw
Fantastic experience: Jazz does a great cut. He listens to what I want & makes it happen. He is always friendly and welcoming. Best around !
Fantastic experience: Neighbourhood barber is top tier My family and I have been coming to jazz since the day he opened the doors . He will never disappoint and still hasn’t to this day , I personally get cuts every week and having access to bookings and private haircuts is a bonus !! Especially after a long day vibes are always up and always keen for a chat , he also offers hair products etc and cold bevvys, Definitely check him out you da man jazz !!
Fantastic experience: What a gentleman who is very very knowledgeable about hair, great time to be had everything I go there which is about every 3-4 weeks, as we say in Scotland it's pure dead brilliant
Fantastic experience: Jazzlee is, hands down, the most kind-hearted, genuine barber that I've ever had the privilege of being in the room with. Gently spoken, Jazzlee is a friendly, stand up guy who makes sure his customers know that they're more than just a number or a bum on the seat. I'd recommend the Neighbourhood Barber as a destination barber even if you have to travel for it. He's worth the effort
Fantastic experience: Good vibes and even better fades
Fantastic experience: Always enjoy going Neighbourhood Barber studio. My whole family go here. So welcoming. Best customer service. Last but not least Jazz really takes pride in his work and is very talented there's nothing he can't do when it comes to his customers hair he is the best in Palmerston North.
Fantastic experience: Jazz does an amazing job everytime and has so much patience with my boy - who wasn't a fan of haircuts, but Jazz has built up a rapport with him and now he practically runs to get a cut. My dad also loves the service Jazz provides aswell.
Fantastic experience: Best barber in Palmerston North. Attention to detail is second to none. Always a great chat as well.
Fantastic experience: Brother jazz is an awesome hairdresser always gives the mean fresh cuts for the boys and he is just a solid guy in general will only get cuts from him now
Fantastic experience: Top quality barber and always a good laugh
Fantastic experience: Best cuts in Hokowhitu!
Fantastic experience: Have found your service top notch...Friendly, top service and welcoming....Not often you find a hidden gem like this and will continue to support your business.....Hope you have managed to put the fishing rod into action.
Fantastic experience: I've been getting my haircuts from Jazz since last year, and he consistently delivers excellent results. He is precise, attentive to detail, and maintains a high standard of service. On top of that, he is friendly and easy to chat with, which makes the experience even better. The shop is conveniently located, making it an easy choice for regular haircuts. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a skilled and reliable barber
Fantastic experience: Top Barber in Palmy, and makes customer feel very comfortable.
Fantastic experience: Such a welcoming environment all the time, a great guy that has lots of knowledge in what he does and loves. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Fantastic experience: Excellent experiences at Neighbourhood. Great haircuts, good selection of products, and always a good yarn.
Fantastic experience: Always enjoy getting my fortnightly cut of Jazz excellent service and awesome kōrero.
Fantastic experience: Always a 10/10 haircut and relaxed professional vibe @ the neighbourhood barber!!
Fantastic experience: Recommend the brother Jazz to anyone looking for that fresh fade or even a touch up for the little one! Very professional, chilled and just a genuine person. Respect
Fantastic experience: Best barber around, the 1 on 1 interaction is good and the studio is a nice setup
Fantastic experience: Jazz is very welcoming and professional. He is really good at all styles and works with us. He is available through booking online which is great.
Fantastic experience: This is a great service and I love it for some many reasons. 1. The quality is good - Jaz knows exactly how I like my hair cut. 2. The atmosphere is relaxing, personal and caring. 3. Supporting a local business and a guy who wants to work har, build a business as he serves the community. 4. Jaz is a good dude. Non judgemental, professional as well as personable and has the skills I highly recommend Neighbourhood Barber Studio.
Fantastic experience: From the quality of the cuts to the relaxed and welcoming environment, ease of access of street parking right outside the studio, booking system only so minimal/no wait times. Its an overall perfect experience, couldnt recommend Neighborhood barber enough
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend the Neighborhood Barber, friendly chats, excellent job, great price
Fantastic experience: Can always rely on Jazz for the freshest fades and line-up! cant recommend a better barber , very humble ,very talented , easy booking system and comfortable studio
Fantastic experience: Only barber in the last 4 years who has been able to do the haircut from the photo, others usually stuff it up or do a whole different one and this fella goes ahead and does it and makes it look amazing, I would recommend his services aswell especially cause hes so welcoming and friendly, also mean as setup this fella has
Fantastic experience: Friendly chilled environment Would recommend
Fantastic experience: Great fades.
Fantastic experience: Amazing barber. Mean skills. Great banter. Neat place. Awesome playlist. Good business story. Will be back again.
Fantastic experience: Definitely, highly recommended! Finally, my husband found the perfect barber that he would go for, after looking (and moving) here in Palmerston North! His space is comfortable and feels cozy too. Jazz is a star, very professional. His craftmanship with haircuts is applaudable. Hats off to him!
Fantastic experience: Very chilled environment
Fantastic experience: Been coming to Jazz every week for just over two years now, from my experience I couldn’t have asked for a more patient, gentle, diverse barber sit back get comfy and let jazz work his magic. What makes it better is that he’s my neighbour
Fantastic experience: Jazz is excellent 10 / 10
Fantastic experience: absolute pleasure! could not have asked for a better barber, ladies and men that are gentle this barber is not to be dismissed! his quality, efforts, performance and knowledge are beyond powerful with what Jazz is capable of! do not dismiss your neighbourhood barber! please and thank you
Fantastic experience: Exceptional service and patience for my 2 year old son. His hair looks great and will be rebook for next time. Great price too!
Fantastic experience: Awesome guy. Good at what he does. Appointment process is simple. Cheers dude.
Fantastic experience: Awesome environment, great guy, great skills.
Fantastic experience: Jazz is friendly, professional. Great hair cut for friendly price! And you know what? You do not wait in queue as you can book online!
Fantastic experience: Well priced. Immaculate fade. Good tunes
Fantastic experience: Great hair and beard cut. A barber who really takes pride in his work.
Thanks bro appreciate it
Fantastic experience: Always 100%
Thanks bro appreciate it 100%
Fantastic experience: Wow I am so happy I found this little Gem of a place. Jazzlee was awesome and I live the hair cut he did on my son. We will definitely going back and I loved that I could book an appointment there was no sitting around waiting for ages. I highly recommend.
Thanks Corrin!
Fantastic experience: Best barber out!! Really relaxing, good music and could hold a conversation!! Definitely will be coming back!! Also excellent cut exactly how I wanted it
Fantastic experience: I would recommend that anyone looking for a exceptional barber who will always deliver on his service to choose Jazz. He has a warm and inviting atmoshere with great conversation, great music and plenty of laughs to boot. I have recommended Jazz to all my friends and family and they have not been disappointed. Get down and support local and support a great barber.
Thank you bro appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: Awesome Haircut, good price and Jazz is a really nice guy. Definitely recommended
Fantastic experience: 110% best barber in town. Won’t disappoint.
Fantastic experience: Im very picky who I let cut my hair but after Jazz was highly recommended by many people including my previous barber in the South Island I booked a cut. Was not disappointed at all and today one of my Sons went to Jazz for a cut. He loved his cut and his 2 brothers have said they want to switch to NHB from now on! Love ya work bruv, much appreciated. Will be back with my other 2 boys soon.
Thanks Tai, appreciate it bro!
Fantastic experience: Bro is a straight up 10/10 one of the best barbers I know check the bro out if you wanna look styler as the brother is good vibes lax as and easy to get along with chill music and clean environment for a slick haircut
Fantastic experience: 100% recommend! ! ! Jazzlee is so friendly and try best to meet your needs. Relaxed environment with good music. He provides the best service and the price is great. Please support this new lovely barber in Palmy!
Fantastic experience: Best. Hair. Cut. To. Date. The bro talked with me about what I wanted and how he was going to achive that look. 10/10 will be back cannot recommend more!
Fantastic experience: Very good will recommend 100%. Love his work my son always feels awesome when he leaves and always wants to go back. He's 5yrs old been going since 3yrs old
Fantastic experience: Great service, Thankyou
Fantastic experience: The bro is amazing at what he does! Only guy to cut my hair in the last 4+ years and he never disappoints!
Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend this barber to anybody in Palmerston North. He has great customer service and gave me the haircut that I wanted. The price was great and I was very satisfied. Please support Neighbourhood Barber let's go.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, Super generous, loved every cut I’ve had so far
Fantastic experience: Awesome service. I never leave without a smile on my face and a slick fade . Highly recommend Neighbourhood Barber. 10/10 everytime. Relaxed environment with good music.
Fantastic experience: Best barber in town, great service, your choice of music while getting the best fade!! Highly Recommend
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