This award winning Gentlemen’s Grooming Room feels more like a members club than a simple barbershop, making your grooming experience that more exciting. They offer a wide range of treatments, from a classic haircut and wet shave, to face treatments including skin rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction. And if you’re looking for something extra, they also offer bespoke barbering services and hyperhidrosis, a super new treatment to reduce sweating in hands or even forehead. manmadelondon.com
Located right by St Katherine’s Docks, Drakes are an innovative barbershop offering not only traditional wet shaves and haircuts, but also massages, skincare and waxing treatments by highly skilled experts. After being featured in publications such as Esquire or GQ and having worked with a number of celebrities, Drakes of London have everything to ensure you leave as a new man. Make sure to try out their unique, signature men’s facial for a proper pampering session. drakesoflondon.com
Offering the ‘Murdock Experience’, this classic barbershop combine traditional services inspired by the heritage of St James’ barbershops with a modern, style-conscious twist. Enjoy a wet shave or beard reshape over a beer or whisky to feel like at home. Other services include tailored and stylish haircuts, facials, men’s manicures and even shoe shines. You’ll be looking on point from tip to toe. murdocklondon.com
This family-run barbershop located in the heart of Covent Garden caters your every need. You can say barbering runs in their blood, having three generations of barbers working in their shop. Specialising in training courses, you know these barbers know what they’re doing as soon as you walk into the shop. envybarbers.co.uk
After winning several awards, Ruffians has now opened its third location in London with ex-butlers and part-time cage fighters as their expert barbers. You’re in for a treat, with a friendly and informal vibe setting the tone you can enjoy an upper body massage or a stimulating facial treatment amongst their more conventional services. ruffians.co.uk
Joe Mills, renowned hairstylist for stars such as Jamie Dornan or James Bay, shares his passion for male grooming with the everyday man in his Soho-based barbershop. Expect an informal atmosphere but the utmost attention to detail that any premium salon can offer. Joe hand picks and trains every barber in the shop, so you know you’re only getting the best of the best. And you’ll be treated to complimentary wine, beer and freshly made coffees in a chic environment, so it’s all winning with this one. joeandco.net
We’ve all hear about Turkish barbers being the best there are, and at Mosh Barbers you can experience one in London too. From exotic burning methylated spirit to get rid of fuzzy baby hairs in your ears to eyebrow threading, this is a true Turkish experience.
If you’re strapped for time, yet still want to experience a barber-like wet shave every morning, Cornerstone is the answer. You can get six award-winning blades delivered straight to your door, along with the skincare products you need to ensure a smooth, comfortable shave.
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