SYDNEY BARBERS
Sterling Hair, Shop 3, 29 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills +61 2 9262 7777 (See map)
Chaps looking for a certain style, from intricate quiffs to the most simplest fades, should think about Sterling hairdressing parlour and Barber shop as their next hair styling firm. Rockabilly, punks, hipsters, guys, gals and dolls all welcomed.
Sedition, 275 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst +61 2 9331 8832 (see map)
Meet Mick! All-time legend, part-time artist/poet, music enthusiast, pacifist yet full time anarchist. You’ll have no shortage of topics to chat about. Grab a longneck for you and your new hair cutting compadre and you’ll be mates for life. Mick is a talented barber man who will solve all your hair crises. Flip through some vintage penthouse mags while you wait, no appointments necessary.
Mario’s (Haircraft for Men), Shop 3/35 Cronulla Plaza, Cronulla +61 2 9527 4669 (see map)
Mario’s comes highly recommended as a south side shire option. Mario is a one eyed Italian who’s been in business for close to 3o years and a big hit amongst the locals. You can’t knock 30 years of hustle!
Barberia, 323 Crown street, Surry Hills +61 2 9360 3452 (see map)
An old school vibe from the get go, Barberia is a quirky completely unpretentious institution that you’re bound to have noticed walking by a million times. Trusted and friendly guys and gals and reasonable prices, so go makes some friends for life.
Grand Royal Barbers, 397 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, +61 2 9360 3063; Taylor Square, 191 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst +61 2 9356 3992; City, Shop 2A, 10 Spring Street, Sydney +61 2 9221 8886
For a more traditional cut and beard trim, Grand Royal Barbers might be more up your alley. Be sure to take full advantage of the beers on offer, ain’t nothing better than a manly beer with some hair in it, suck it up/man up (drink that shit).
Hawleywoods, 432 King street, Newtown +61 2 9557 6290 (see map)
Hawleywood’s Barber Shop and Shaving Parlor is a period correct 1940′s complete with antique barbershop chairs, a twirling candy cane sign and a men-only policy, shop that specializes in the hot towel, straight razor shaves and the high and tight haircut. Hawleywood’s is a franchise of a barber company that stems from Los Angeles, a chapter if you may? Highly recommended for a man grooming session before a wedding!
Every man has their own establishment for their cuts, blends and shaves – you got a good one? Let us know in the comment section below!
