8 King’s Studio

188 Gladstone Rd, 4010, Gisborne

Urban Barbershop on the East Coast.

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 10h-18h
  • wednesday: 0h-24h
  • thursday: 10h-18h
  • friday: 10h-18h
  • saturday: (closed)

Our comment from BarberSpot about 8 King’s Studio:

A Premier Grooming Destination in Gisborne

8 King’s Studio has established itself as a standout barbershop in Gisborne, New Zealand, earning a reputation for delivering exceptional haircuts and a welcoming atmosphere. The shop is widely recognized for its high-quality service, where skilled barbers take pride in their craft. Clients frequently highlight the shop's ability to provide a relaxing environment, characterized by cool music and a comfortable vibe that makes every visit enjoyable. Whether you are a local or a visitor, the establishment offers a space where you can sit back, chat, and leave feeling fresh and confident.

Exceptional Skill and Precision

The barbers at 8 King’s Studio are praised for their technical expertise and attention to detail. Customers consistently report receiving excellent fades, clean lines, and precise cuts that meet or exceed their expectations. The team is known for handling various hair types with care, including managing difficult cowlicks with skill. Many clients describe the cuts as "mean" and "awesome," noting that the barbers are not only talented but also patient and willing to take the time needed to achieve the perfect look. This dedication to quality is a key reason why many patrons consider it the best barber in town.

Welcoming Atmosphere and Personal Touch

One of the most frequently mentioned strengths of 8 King’s Studio is the friendly and family-like treatment provided by the staff. Barbers such as Lane, Moses, and Raven are often singled out for their warmth, professionalism, and ability to make clients feel at ease. The shop is particularly noted for its patience with shy customers or children, ensuring that even first-time visitors or young boys feel comfortable and well-served. The barbers engage in pleasant conversation, creating a positive experience that goes beyond just a haircut. This personal touch and genuine care for customers contribute significantly to the shop’s loyal following.

Services and Finishing Touches

8 King’s Studio offers a comprehensive range of grooming services, including classic haircuts, modern styles, beard trims, and clean shaves. Clients appreciate the extra touches that elevate the experience, such as the use of hair powder and perfumed sprays to complete the look. The shop is also recognized for its quality shave services, providing a smooth and refreshing finish. The combination of skilled cutting, beard grooming, and thoughtful finishing products ensures that customers leave looking and feeling their best.

Reliability and Community Connection

The shop has built a strong connection with the community, with many clients returning time and again. The barbers are seen as approachable and respectful, maintaining high standards of customer service even during busy periods. While the shop may occasionally have limited opening hours or experience occasional operational hiccups, the overwhelming majority of reviews reflect deep satisfaction with the service. The establishment is viewed as a place where quality craftsmanship and genuine hospitality come together, making it a top choice for anyone seeking a premium grooming experience in Gisborne.

8 King’s Studio: Reviews

4.5/5 (43 Reviews)

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

Adrian Clarke Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My request for what I wanted was pretty low key, so my barber just took over and gave me a great cut.. Detail was mean and attentive - great lines. The hair powder and perfumed spray were the finishing touches I didnt expect. I left feeling fresh with a skip in my step. Nice work, ill be back.

Nick Reid Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Always do a decent job and fairly priced.

8 King’s Studio

Appreciate you nick!

NzBatman Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Kia ora whanau just wanna say how much of an honor it is to get such good barbers in our small town doing good cuts like there life depends on it. Thank you so much for making this place feel like a home, I'm so stoked for my haircut I got. I highly recommend this place for someone who wants to chat, and look good. And have a positive experience!! Sheeehuuuu!!!

8 King’s Studio

Love this brother thank you so much!

Ngati Published on Google

Positive experience: They do good, but a little too pricey for me. They jumped up over $10 more in the span of 3 months (≈$45)

Isaac Danilo Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Mean cuts awesome fades

Gin Wharepapa Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome service great vibes thankful the guy talked to my son as he's pretty shy and didn't know what he wanted but he felt good.. Price was good also as my son said "ohh that's cheap" but everything's cheap when mum pays for it Thank u my son will definitely be back

Joseph Kiri Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The best haircut in town, no one will ever beat this place. I guarantee you, you will never be disappointed after a cut here

chloe Hetaraka Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Love that they were closed on a Tuesday. Probably resting themselves and their staff because their human and we all deserve rest. Sending all the love!

8 King’s Studio

Thankyou chloe! Happy new years to you and your beautiful whanau

Ashleigh Richards Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My son always insists on seeing lane for his cut, and he’s happy everytime!

8 King’s Studio

Love this! Thankyou ash!

Leon Kahn Published on Google

Fantastic experience: These guys are always on

Factz Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing service lane is the man

8 King’s Studio

Appreciate you!

Alex Löhr Published on Google

Negative experience: Closed today on a Tuesday during normal business hours, with no explanation

8 King’s Studio

You’re a muppet.

zhi b Published on Google

Positive experience: The young men love what they do and are willing to learn. They are very good, but they could be better. As time goes on I believe that they could be the best in town.

Jordan Lee Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Best cut I’ve ever had

Abhishek Sharma Published on Google

Fantastic experience: You always want a good experience in a barber shop and I had mine today. Thank you Raven for cutting my hair professionally and the best part I like about this place is the precision and time, Raven was patient with me as I wanted a fade and he took his time and did an amazing job loved my hairstyle and loved the professionalism and I would highly recommend to go to this place if you want your hair to look nice.. Thank you again.

lasse Bkf Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I'm doing Work&Travel and was looking for a hairdresser in Gisborne... and wow, it's the best haircut I've ever had. A burst fade with a perfect fade. My cowlick was also very well taken care of and worked on. The shop is very cool, you can come in without an appointment and look nice. The music is relaxed and that creates a cool vibe. It's also easy to talk to the people and I felt very comfortable. If I were to stay here longer, I would definitely come back.

Grayson Allen Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great service and good chat. Stoked!

Spagooter Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing fade. Only place open on a Monday.

R C Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Quality cut. Quality price. Inspirational self learnt start up. Great team. Will use again.

Fergus Burnett Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Clean shop with friendly barbers. Attention to detail with the cut and beard trim. I’ll come here again if I need a cut in gizzy ❤️

Mihi Maukau Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Sorry I didn't go there I was waiting out side shop with a friend but have seen happy people with the service you gave them

8 King’s Studio

Thank you

Matt Parker Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The boys all make you feel like family as soon as you walk through the door, they want to give you a great cut but also make sure the service is at highest standard. Love the boys and always great cuts

Alex Makes Published on Google

Fantastic experience: beautiful service everyone works so amazing there, ask for what i wanted and came out with what i wanted top noch thank you my g’s

Stevie B Published on Google

Negative experience: Website and signs say 10am is opening time showed up early to get a head start on everone (15min) left at 10.30am because no one had showed up yet. Few workers showed up but they didn't have a key to get in so didn't get to have my hair cut‍♂️ a

8 King’s Studio

Go cry elsewhere mate it’s not the end of the world. Our manger was sick of Covid and had the key to the shop. Can’t do much about that!

Damith Ratnasekara Published on Google

Negative experience: Hey as I'm.new for new zealand and for gisborne I was looking barber shop to cut hair and I got this shop but they charged me 60 nzd for simple hair cut ..never go there again..its crazy...

8 King’s Studio

Hi there, we pride ourselves on the quality of our haircuts and have happy customers leave our shop everyday. Please let us know if there is something wrong with your haircut, if there is not. Please don’t leave reviews like this as our work is worth the money and we are a well established barber shop here in Gisborne who see over 300 clients a week.
Enjoy our beautiful town, Nga mihi.

Dallen Woolf Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Had zero expectations as I live in Nelson and was in town for a family visit. The AC was cranked, the music was loud, and I couldn’t have been happier waiting. When I was seen too, the conversation was great, and the cut was even better. I highly recommend this fine establishment, the proprietors are top notch and offer a great service, you won’t be disappointed.

8 King’s Studio

We appreciate you dallen!
Thankyou for coming into kings it was awesome having you. One day I’ll visit Canada and ride one of those moose’s LOL. Hope to see you again friend

Tyler Lewis Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome friendly barbers and they do a very nice job. Would highly recommend.

BRYCE KING Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Massive services good people mean maori

8 King’s Studio

Thankyou brother! We appreciate the positive feedback and will see you next time

eerorr Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing customer service and definitely the best barber ive ever had

8 King’s Studio

We appreciate this! Thankyou

Marlene Kipa Published on Google

Negative experience: This cell number on this website is The ruins accomodation,not 8 kings barbers,pls do not call this number.4 a hair cut.I messaged them on 22 Dec they still havnt removed or replied to my message.

8 King’s Studio

Hi Marlene, we have requested to edit the phone number provided on this page and unfortunately it has to be approved by google and it doesn’t go through straight away but the request has been put in. We are also a very busy barbershop and I apologise that we haven’t got to your message yet. We will see to this now, our sincere apologies.

Ali Sochacki Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Really good service and mean cuts

Maxim HINDMARSH Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Really good haircut with a clean quality shave.

Liam Manuel Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Best Barber in NZ! i wouldnt let any other barber touch me. 5 ⭐️ Service and Fades chur! THE MAN!

King Hit2K Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Get these light spams

8 King’s Studio

For honor tings

Toru Published on Google

Fantastic experience: #1 barbers in Gizzy hands down! Meke vibes at 8 Kings, ive been to almost every barber in town, but the boys at 8 kings are a different breed, first time getting my cut there and i gotta say Moses gave me the warmest welcome and the most cleanest cut ive ever had in my life i was amazed. Mose's attention to detail is on point, i highly recommended you come here for your next cut, you will not be disappointed! Mauri Ora

Tristan Roberts Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome styles every time

Terri Shaw Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Friendly young man made me feel welcome. Great skills thank u

Janette Christie Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Two confident barbers who are so AMAZING at what they do. I have witnessed many satisfied customers walk out their doors and many return again an again. Customer service is AWESOME as these guys are both kindly spoken and respectful even when they are super busy. Keep up the good mahi Lane and Moses Highly Recommended

Moses Christie Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Lane has nice toes oh yeah an good cuts cheaa

derek goodwin Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I always enjoy going to see Lane. He's always a step ahead of what I want/need. Definitely recommend him.

Chrisco Rowe Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Love this place the brothers all ways do an amazing job and all ways a good conversion definitely a 10 out of 10 see you soon

Ash Sturm Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My husband got his hair cut and beard trimmed with Lane and he did a fantastic job , had him looking nice and tidy. Would 100% recommend to anyone whos looking for a barber

strange game89 Published on Google

Negative experience: First time I went was good lane took his time cutting. done awesome job, then second time lane just rush it! like he doesn't care anymore, likes its just about the money!not the passion of his work, and over price me for the short amount of time it was supposed to take him to do my hair and bread! was supposed to take 45min, end up being less then 15min with his rush job, and still try charging me full price not impressed!

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