Self-love is vitally important for everyone, especially men in this modern day. Men are starting to pay more attention to their appearance, which has led to a growth in the number of high-end barbershops that can be found around the second city.
It feels as though the days of a £5 trim are very much a thing of the past, as all aspects of grooming can now be maintained at barbers. But, which barbers are ranked among the best in the second city?
Barberolgy
There are few better places to get a haircut in the second city than Barberology. Found in Warstone Lane, this establishment is an award-winning barber group. All customers are guaranteed to come out of the barbers feeling like a new man, at the UK’s Premier Annual Barber Award winners 2016 Barbershop of the Year, as they take extra time to ensure that all customers get the style that is perfect for them.
Consultation, as well as the hair cut, costs £33, while beard shaping as well as the hair cut costs £58. Other services that are offered include a hot towel shave and beard shaping. Barberolgy is open between 10 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday, until 7 pm on Thursdays and from 9:30 am to 5 pm on Saturdays.
1 Warstone Ln, Birmingham B18 6JE
The Gentleman Barbers
One of the best services for customers is offered at The Gentleman Barbers. Tow locations can be found in the city, with one in Harborne and the other at Brindley Place. Experienced professionals are on hand to ensure that customers have the best experience in the barbers, and they have been found in Birmingham since 2014. Customers are encouraged to book if they want to visit, but walk-ins are also accepted.
It is a perfect location to take a break, with complimentary drinks available, such as tea, coffee, whisky and lager. Hair cuts available include one grade clipper cuts and styling, while a skinfade or re-style will cost £32. Beard trims, tidy ups, and a traditional shave can also be enjoyed from as little as £10. Other services available at The Gentleman Barbers include facial waxing, facials and threading.
Nine, Eleven Brindley Place, 60 Broad St, Birmingham B1 2HJ
Goodlife Barbershop
Few barbers in Birmingham are as slick and professional as Goodlife Barbershop. Located in the Great Western Arcade, customers can sit down and relax for an hour of bliss, allowing the masters to work their magic. The luxury haircut and beard sculpting is the best option to go for at the Goodlife, as it lasts for 60 minutes and costs £45.
A classic haircut costs £30, while a re-style costs £38. Other popular specials here also include the Young Man, Father & Son Haircut and Partner In Crime. For those visiting the city that have endured a big night on Broad Street, The Revitalising Facial could be the perfect remedy, and this includes the full range of facial products for £25. Goodlife is open six days a week, and is open between 9 am and 6 pm Monday and Tuesday, and until 8 pm on Thursday and Friday great for those after work haircuts.
22 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU
Everyman Barbers
There is nothing more irritating for those looking to get a haircut than getting into the barbers and then having to wait for an extended period of time to get served. However, that is certainly not an issue at Everyman Barbers, with 13 barbers and 11 chairs. Everyman is one of the most experienced modern barbers in Birmingham, having opened its doors for the first time in 2006. The popularity of the barbers has never diminished, with an excellent service available for every visitor that walks through the entrance doors.
The most popular service available at Everyman is the clean and conditioned haircut, which lasts for 30 minutes and costs £28. Other haircuts include the clipper cut clean and conditioned, which cost. Beards are also at the heart of Everyman, with the cut throat shave being the perfect option, costing £40. One of the best barbers in Birmingham is open between 10 am and 7 pm Monday to Wednesday, from 9 am to 7 pm Thursday and Friday, and between 9 am and 6 pm on Saturday.
19 Temple Street, Birmingham B2 5BG
Jake’s Barbers
Although it was opened in 1991 by Colin Fitzpatrick, Jake’s Barbers is a time machine back to the early 20th century. The shop is located in an Edwardian square near to St Paul’s square, and the interior is a veritable gallery of art and antiques, with the oldest dating back to 1910. The 17-foot high ceilings and vast natural light, you can take in the Pop Art pieces signed by David Bowie, The Who, Paul Wellar and Ocean Colour Scene while you wait. Jake’s, named for Colin’s son, was the first in the new wave of gentleman’s barbers in Birmingham. They use the clipper, scissors, and comb technique, honed through a combined 50 years of experience between Colin and Gary Monington, who joined the team soon after Jake’s was opened.
Colin and Gary were both Vidal Sassoon trained, and have as such taken influence from the past 100 years of men’s grooming, adding a modern flair. The experience is professional yet relaxed, with consultancy being offered for those who want to change their style but need some advice as to how to go about it. They provide just 3 services: a dry cut and finish for £19, a shampoo, cut and finish for £20, or a beard trim for only £3. Simple, affordable, but still the highest quality.
50-54 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1QS
The Barber House
At The Barber House, you will be getting luxury and skill, all while spending your time in a place that, despite opening in 1995, could easily be mistaken for an upmarket 1950s diner. But instead of a milkshake and fries, you’ll receive the highest quality hairstyling and a deluxe experience. The barbers here pride themselves on a clean cut no matter what style you have, and they have the portfolio to prove it. They stock only the finest products, including American Crew, Dapper Dan, and their new own label: The Barber House.
Every haircut is a multi-step process, with steam preparation, hot towel application, and soaps, moisturisers and oils. They finish with a hot water cut throat razor shave around the neck line, removing the hair around the ears with a flame, and a splash of aftershave. All this for only £32, with options for a traditional cut throat shave or a complete restyle for just a few quid more. Their beard services range from an express service at £17.50 to precision colouring or sculpting. To finish it all off, they even have a shoe shining service for only £8, so you can look dapper from head to toe.
14 Waterloo St, Birmingham B2 5TX
Shepherds
Shepherds is the new kid on the block, having been opened only 5 years ago by David Sturgeon. But don’t think that means you’ll be getting an inferior cut. Rather, David has been barbering since he was 18 in 2002, and went on to service people all around the world, including celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson for the BAFTAs and Harry Styles during London Men’s Fashion Week.
They offer possibly the most lavish barber experience you will ever have. The service is tailored to your personal needs and desires, using a mix of classic and modern influences. The luxury full service is the ultimate in haircare, taking nearly 2 hours and combining the wash, cut, shave, and hot towel with D.R. Harris and Arlington products. This service starts at £80, depending on your barber, but it’s a treat that’s worth the cost. You can opt for the more affordable wet or dry haircut for £25-£45, or a beard trim or scalp scrub instead. They even have options for kids and ladies, which is rare in the gentlemen’s barber scene.
