Best Barbers in Singapore. In this modern age, many men no longer see haircuts or visits to a barber shop as time-consuming or a waste of precious minutes. This may be because people are now realising the importance of grooming and how a good hairdo can make or break your entire look. As many of you start to step up your self-care routine and grooming game, we have compiled our picks for the best barber shops and men’s hair salons in Singapore. Take your pick and book that appointment right away!
Truefitt & Hill Singapore - London's finest gentlemen hairdresser
Known as one of the longest-standing and finest traditional men’s groomers in London, Truefitt & Hill has been providing gentlemen with the finest grooming for over two centuries. It is now probably one of the most revered grooming establishments in Singapore.
With its crystal chandeliers, patterned floorings, dark wood interior and vintage barber chairs, Truefitt & Hill exudes an old-world charm like that from the movie ‘Kingsman”.
Their signature services include The Royal Cut and The Ultimate Shaving Experience, the former consists of a haircut and hair wash performed by their highly trained team of barbers, while the latter consists of a traditional hot towel wet shave with a deeply relaxing face massage. Besides the usual haircuts and beard shaving services, Truefitt & Hill also provides more uncommon services that may not be available at other establishments. These services include facial hair threading and waxing, facials, feet callus removal, nail buffing and spa manicures and pedicures. Wow!
Truefitt & Hill, 9 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069690 (Contact: 6223 5263)
Hair Mafia & Co. Barber Shop - For that traditional Cut Throat Wet Shave
Who better to turn to than the leading training academy for barbers in Singapore? Hair Mafia & Co. is a popular barber shop in Singapore with barbers that are proficient in grooming, traditional wet shaves and other pre and post-shave services.
A lack in proper Barber Training led to the start of Barber Training Academy which branched out to Hair Mafia & Co one of Singapore’s top barber shops in the eclectic Joo Chiat enclave. Founded by a member of the British & American Barber Association, Hair Mafia & Co.’s courses are the only internationally accredited barber training in Singapore.
The setting is pretty incredible too! The barber shop is in a loft of a conservation shophouse featuring an F1 theme. Services include haircut, a traditional wet shave, hair and other scalp treatments.
For those looking for the ultimate grooming experience, try the Traditional Cut Throat Wet Shave. This traditional hot and cold towel wet shave uses only organic products from start to finish. What’s more, all of the pre and post-shave blends, are made in-house using the finest ingredients imported from the world over.
Hair Mafia & Co Barber Academy and Barbershop also sells a range of luxurious men's grooming and hair care products. Shop for best-in-class shampoos, beard oils, pre-shave oils, post-shave oils, and pomades, all under one roof!
Hair Mafia & Co. Barber Academy & Barber Shop. 178 Joo Chiat Road #02-01 Attic Singapore 427449. Phone: (+65) 8318 2733. Email: [email protected]
Jermyn Street - High-end British barber in the heart of the CBD
In London, Jermyn Street is one of London’s most historic and fashionable districts. The street is home to London’s finest men’s tailors, shirt makers, suppliers of leather goods, wine merchants, hotels and more.
In Singapore, Jermyn Street is not a street but a high-end barber shop that embodies the very spirit of the said street in London. Enter the barber shop located along Amoy Street and be welcomed by the ambience of an exclusive gentleman's club as well as a complimentary dram of liquor of your choice or a cup of freshly brewed coffee at their very own bar within the shop.
From beard trims and reshapings, and clipper cuts to traditional wet shaves, the dapper gents at Jermyn Street have got you covered. Feeling indulgent? Go for their Signature Haircut and Luxury Hot Towel Straight Razor Shave. Get your hair restyled and get a classic wet shave experience that will guarantee you the smoothest and cleanest feel.
Jermyn Street, 108 Amoy St, Singapore 069928 (Contact: 6220 4010)
We Need A Hero - All-rounded male grooming and retail experience
We Need A Hero believes in the power of looking good; it is an all-male grooming central that is centred on grooming ordinary men into celebrated heroes. With the backing of a hair, shaving, waxing and brow-specialising heritage, We Need A Hero is the ultimate grooming headquarters for many men in Singapore.
You will find all sorts of services at this one-stop shop located in the quaint neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru. From boyzillians, AFT treatments, face threading, and eyebrow colouring to intensive scalp reviving treatments, you name it, they’ve got it!
Visit their retail section in their store after your appointment and check out their very own hair styling products designed to suit Singaporean men as well as the humidity in Singapore.
We Need A Hero, 57 Eng Hoon St, Block 57, Singapore 160057 (Contact: 6337 8747)
Barber 25 - Japanese barber with a spa
Barber 25 is your authentic Japanese barber shop dedicated to catering high-quality hair services to customers. Their name is inspired by their fervent passion to put a smile on every customer’s face as the number “25” also means “smile" in Japanese. From the impeccable hospitality to the personalised and skilled barbering and hairdressing techniques, Barber 25 means it when they say that they are "From Japan".
Bring your lady along as ladies’ hair services are also provided in an exclusive private room. Enjoy haircuts, beard shaving, hair colouring as well as perming services at this one-stop-shop. In addition to the essential services, hair and scalp care treatments are also a huge part of Barber 25. We highly recommend the Raw Honey Spa which features raw honey from the MY HONEY brand from Japan. This honey sweet treatment is said to treat scalp problems by reducing dandruff, oiliness and itchiness. It also deeply cleanses the scalp to remove odour, repair damaged hair and voluminise it. The result? Smooth and bouncy hair with a shine to it!
Barber 25, 6A Shenton Way, #03-16 OUE Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815 (Contact: 6222 7551)
Atatcutz - Affordable barber shop that’s open till 12am daily
Ever been too busy to fit a haircut appointment into your schedule? Ever realised last minute before an important event that your hair needs fixing? Well, the good news is Atatcutz opens daily till 12 am every day and this is by far their biggest selling point for their many patrons, including actor Suhaimi Yusof.
This no-frills and absolutely fuss-free barber shop located at Simpang Bedok offers tip-top men’s grooming services at affordable prices. We’re talking a haircut and styling session for $30 and a hair wash for an additional $5. Easties, bookmark this place for your next appointment (and for emergencies)!
Atatcutz Singapore, Jalan Simpang Bedok, 348 Bedok market place #01-04, Singapore 469560
Autocutt - For a haircut in a vintage setting. Also hair tattoos!
Fancy getting your hair grooming done at an old-school set-up? Autocutt will surely make the cut then. With their love of all things retro, Autocutt embraces a vintage setting as they fill their space with rare world-war bikes and other unique antiques.
The barber shop offers all your hair grooming services such as haircuts, hot towel shaves and beard trims. On top of all the basic services they provide, you can also get your hair tattoo done here by the gentlemen at Autocutt.
If we’re talking about Autocutt, we need to mention their widely popular house brand pomade range. Their O’Boy pomade range consists of 5 different pomades and is designed specially to suit Asian hair. Stock up on your hair grooming products during your visit here!
Autocutt, 47 Tanglin Halt Rd #01-313 Singapore 141047 / 68 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 545569 (Contact: [email protected])
Rogue & Beyond - Personalised consultations to feel like a celebrity
We guarantee you will enter and leave this barber shop feeling like an A-star celebrity. With clean, sleek interiors featuring floor-length mirrors and monochrome design, Rogue & Beyond is THE modern-day, contemporary barbershop.
Creative director Joel Phua helms this establishment that has seen numerous celebrities such as the star of “Crazy Rich Asians”, Henry Golding. Every appointment here starts with a personalised consultation with one of their professional hairstylists where you will be advised on the perfect hairstyle that will best suit your face shape and features. So, fret not if you have not figured out the hairstyle to go for yet.
This premium men's hair studio is located on Telok Ayer Street and Boat Quay, making it perfect for those lunchtime and post-work appointments if you happen to work in the CBD.
Rogue & Beyond, 147A Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068606 / 45A Circular Road Singapore 049400. Email: [email protected]