Blokes Barber

1 James St, 0110, Whangarei

Opening hours

  • monday: 9h-17h
  • tuesday: 8:30-17h
  • wednesday: 8:30-17h
  • thursday: 8:30-17h
  • friday: 8:30-17h
  • saturday: 9h-4h

Our comment from BarberSpot about Blokes Barber:

A Local Favorite for Quality Cuts and Family-Friendly Vibes

Blokes Barber has established itself as a beloved local institution in Whangarei, cherished by many for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and the genuine care the team shows to its clients. Often described as a family-run business with a friendly vibe, the shop is known for making men of all ages feel at home. Customers frequently highlight the excellent service provided by the barbers, who are praised for their skill, attention to detail, and ability to deliver consistent, high-quality results. Whether you are looking for a classic fade, a precise beard trim, or a stylish new look, the barbers here are dedicated to ensuring you walk out feeling good.

Exceptional Care for Children and First-Timers

One of the standout features of Blokes Barber is its reputation for being exceptionally good with children. Many parents have shared their delight at how patient and gentle the barbers are when cutting the hair of young ones, including toddlers and children with special needs. The team takes the time to make the experience easy and enjoyable, often turning a child's first haircut into a positive memory. The comfortable waiting area, complete with TVs and relaxed seating, adds to the stress-free environment, making it a top choice for families in the area.

Skill, Style, and Professionalism

The barbers at Blokes are widely recognized for their technical expertise and creative flair. Clients frequently commend the precision of their fades, the consistency of their cuts, and their ability to execute specific styles from reference photos. The team is described as professional and hardworking, combining old-school techniques with modern fashion trends. Regulars appreciate the reliability of the service, noting that the barbers are experienced and capable of delivering "mean" haircuts that meet high standards. The shop is also noted for its cleanliness and the overall professional demeanor of the staff.

Convenience and Value

Located in the Whangarei CBD, Blokes Barber offers convenient access for locals and visitors alike. The shop is known for its efficiency, with many customers noting short wait times and quick service when the shop is less busy. While some customers have mentioned that prices can be on the higher side for certain services, many others feel that the quality of the cut and the overall experience provide good value for money. The availability of Paywave and the friendly, chatty environment contribute to a pleasant customer experience that encourages repeat visits.

  • Highly recommended for families and children, with patient and skilled barbers.
  • Known for precise fades, beard trims, and stylish cuts.
  • Welcoming, family-run atmosphere with friendly staff.
  • Conveniently located in Whangarei CBD with efficient service.
  • Comfortable waiting area with TVs and relaxed seating.

Blokes Barber: Reviews

3.7/5 (64 Reviews)
Chris Street Published on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Walked in today for a beard cleanup - stoked! Definitely recommend these guys, I will be back

Alan Church Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience, highly recommend these guys. Walked out feeling good, which is what it's all about!

Richard Phillips Published on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: All ways a great hair cut no matter who which barber cuts my hair .

James Gomez Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: It was alright but like they cut my hair way shorter than I asked and it's uneven on the front.

Connor Shaw Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Very expensive.

Mike S Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great location & service. Good value for money haircut

rurawhe isaccs Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Came in straight away on the seat mean haircuts and mean music and service freestyle designs are on point to thanks guys I’ll be there again some time❤️‍

Anita Nossiter Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Epic cuts! Great service. Thanks guys my boy is stoked.

martin keogh Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Walked in today. I was not welcomed or felt welcome. There was no mention of how long I might have to wait. Lots of friendly chatting between the barbers, but I just felt there should have been greater focus on the customers. Left and got a cut elsewhere.

natasha martin Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great barber awesome with little kids highly recommended. Massive thanks from a very happy 3 year old who is now showing off his new cut.

Queen Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: - Very friendly barbers - Excellent with kids & patient (mine aged 2 & 4yrs) - Great prices - PAYWAVE available - Great results

Francise Makitamou Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My Son received a low taper by a young man, and I was blown away by the men's customer service with a smile, attention to detail, cleanliness of the shop and my Son loved his haircut 10/10 Thank you once again

Yaiza Sanchez Oliva Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Five clients waiting for a haircut when my son arrived. Four hours later and left without a haircut as he was told that he had to wait for another 45 minutes. Very poor service!

James Powell (Tyler) Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: I texted asking for a price and no reply. another barber here i come

Andrew Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: It’s a fairly standard barber. Not amazing but acceptable. The crew are a bit lax, could do with a hurry up at times. A bit too much banter between barbers, could be a bit more professional overall

Subin V Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: : "Thank you Ben for the fantastic haircut! Love the precision and style." Churr bro

Marc Chadwick Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly girl works at this place . Nice manner love it

Chance Angel Rose Official Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walked in & sat down on the wait area for 10 mins and we got seen too. I showed a reference photo to our barber sat down my nephew in the chair, he got straight into it. Our barber was patient with my nephew (7) always asking him questions which I appreciate. 25 minutes later he got exactly what he asked for and he was so excited and over the moon. Thank you for his cut!

Hone Fowler Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best service and haircut in town! What a great, friendly and welcoming vibe at the shop, awesome chats and 5star business owned and run by locals. Whangarei CBD is lucky to have Blokes Barber, there aren’t many local places where men of all backgrounds, cultures and ages can talk and connect while getting a quality cut

Kobax6 9 4 2 0 Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Took my son there on Thursday last week and the punched him in the jaw and now he’s in the hospital on life support, besides that cut wasn’t too bad

Devine-blake Devine-blake Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son got his first haircut here! And we all absolutely love it. The guy who did his cut was so good! Very patient, and made the experience an easy one for my son. Thank you

Liz and Tim Martin Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Short cut on top graded into a 3 and then a 2 on the sides was what I asked for, but cut was very uneven (some of the sides are longer and some patches looking bald, and I'm not losing hair). The only worse hair cut I have ever had was when someone slipped and left a completely bald patch. Tempted to go somewhere else now to get it all shaved off so it's "fixed". So hard finding a consistently good barber in whangarei, I won't go back here.

Anne Wetere Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always get the mean as haircuts from Blokes

Mike Baker (PigMaggot) Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took my 6yo boy for a cut and he absolutely loves it, barber was excellent with dealing with a nervous child that finds it hard to sit still

Tanya Mitchell Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Took my son in today 13th bday .no service with a smile told to just sit outside and wait so did..she didn't really listen or care to listen to what cut I was trying to explain just took a quick look at the photo n said yeah swt..she said 20 mins I came back cut was done they were closed she charged my son $40 he said it was 10mins but he liked it cz it was fast. didnt look like the pic looked just like a fade no product ..was disappointed won't be going back so hard to find a barber who does it all good service n great affordable fast haircuts!

I Steenkamp Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircut from the bro Ngatai, thanks heaps!

Gibz alone Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Absolutely rude!!! Walked in with my son and partner never been to a barber got told get outside wait there till your called… nah bro ill find somewhere else where im being spoken to nicer. Not a smile or kind face in there to help us new bees out….

Travis Omalley Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always clean and professional

don hendriks Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Me my partner and her son went in for hair cut and we all got the worst hair cut no love put in to it and got charged 35 dollars each for the cost of the hair cuts was not werth the job they done. not going back there any more

Daniel Williamson Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took my 7 year old, he told them what he wanted and they made it even cooler. Great service and nice and fast.

Calem Hei Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to get ur haircuts

Dean Mitchell Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always friendly and somehow work miracles with the little bit of hair I have left

Aidan Hayes Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice family, great haircuts

Jaz Ala Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: terrible. Most people that came from this shop are going to mokofusion to get fixed up lol

Bridget Ross Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good folk in there. My boy walks out feeling good

Nick Noble Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome

Constance Haretuku Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Popular, long wait time

Karipa Turketo Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: They are very efficient and quick do a good professional job. If asked to cut a certain way the barber will usually fulfill that request. I will be going back for sure.

Anne-Marie McLean Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service and awesome cuts

David Milne Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircut and beard trim by Ngatai!!

Kiriana Jackson Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Easy cut

ASH COOPER Published on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: Stink haircut for my son. Was out of the chair within 10mins & came out crooked & half pie

Fats White Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Needed a tache trim, no nonsense good

Stuart Clarke Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Expensive compared to others, especially for a number 1 when I was sporting a 3 or4 at the time. Won't be going back.

Brittany Cox Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service for my young boy on the autism spectrum. First haircut ever without a meltdown. Amazing.

Max Cunningham Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: There a mean as baber been going ther for years love the cuts

Karen “Karen Croft” Published on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: Got to shop minutes after 1pm today (closing time) and rang to ask if they were able to squeeze in one more cut for my son as customers were still in the shop. Was told in an uninterested manner that no, they couldn't as they had already packed up and left...I could see them through the window!!

Phillip Walters Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good vibe, awesome cuts from the brother Rawari!! Fades are on lock. 5 stars from me as I had a wonderful experience and all staff are very welcoming and friendly. Good work team!!

Lee Bailey Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: My two boys had their ferral hair cut by 2 different barbers. It was excellent!!!! Fantastic family run buisness!!!! High recommendations from me and my boys! And a few laughs from the chat going on. Thank you!

MAJOR KILLAR Published on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: Not the goodie

John MacDonald Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: All good. Great family business

The Butels Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Epic barber! Been a customer since Anaru opened it. Primo cuts, great people

Tam Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good average haircut

Viv's Place Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love the people at this place. So friendly and inviting.

Tuhikura Dunn Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mean service mean hair cut loved I gna go there everytime I nda haircut itz saalid

Tobias Jung Published on Google 6 years ago

Negative experience: At first I was quite surprised how fast they finished the haircuts of the other customers before me and I didn't have to wait long even though there were 4 other customers before me. However, when it was my turn and they asked me what I wanted, I showed them a picture of myself with the exact haircut I wanted and even explained it to them (and it is a quite simple haircut: short on the sides and back, a transition on the left side, a light cut on the right side and abit longer on top). Despite that, they managed to mess it up so much that I'm actually thinking about just going with a buzz cut. But to make the experience perfect, they didn't even try concentrating on the job they were doing but rather decided to stop working every few minutes to have a chat with their daughter about what she should text her boyfriend. All in all, the worst haircut I have ever gotten along with one of the worst customer services.

Rachel Smith Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took my 4 year old son in the morning. Very quick, just what I asked for. Only $20. They have TVs and comfy seats which is great for while you wait. No awkward bar stools or seats the main road like our old barber had.

Linda Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: Did a completely different design to what I requested. Was NOT even. Over priced. NOT going back!

Clinton McEwen Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been going to blokes for quite some time friendly staff and the only barber open by eight am on Saturday. Very experienced barbers

Arthur Tauhinu Published on Google 7 years ago

Positive experience: Walked in, short wait, friendly barber & happy with cut (#1 undercut, trim on top)

victor dempsey Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: Not good

J W Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: Will not be going back the lady that cut my hair was unfriendly and it made for an un comfortable experience and over price for a simple hair cut

savannah ferguson-henare Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: RIP OFF!! Very BASIC! (No added detail) and too pricey !!! Dont reccomend

Steven Clarke Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Old School techniques with new school fashion, this team of barbers are truly professional and hard cases, very highly recomended

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