Be it a first date or job interview, it’s always important to leave a good impression. That said, keeping yourself groomed is something you should do even on a regular basis. As do manners maketh man, so does kempt hair. While some barbers out there charge $70 or more per haircut or beard shave, we’ve compiled a list of gentlemen’s barbershops in Singapore that charge $45 and below.
You may have been scrimping with $5 haircuts, but it is fair to splurge occasionally and spoil yourself with a pampering gentlemen’s barbershop experience. These barbers will keep you looking suave and dapper – and maybe even to help you look more like a towkay than your boss.
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Most barbershops focus on serving men by offering specialised services like beard styling, shaving, and gentlemen’s haircuts. Meanwhile, hair salons offer a wider range of services that you may not find at a barbershop including colouring, extensions, and highlights. Salons are also viewed as more gender-neutral as they cater to both demographics. However, some barber shops like DeepCuts and LA Barbershop provide women’s haircuts too.
| Barber | Best For | Locations | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockarolla Barber | Doubles as a jamming studio | Yishun | Adults: $33, Teens: $23, Kids: $18 |
| Acidic Chop Shop | Underground Hypebeast vibes | Jurong East | First-time: $40 (U.P. $45), Trim: $37 |
| DeepCuts | Staff trained at the Netherlands’ top barber academy | Outram | Enquire with establishment |
| Limpeh Barbershop | Old-school barber pole theme | Changi | Haircut: $25-$30 |
| Atatcutz | Open till midnight daily | Bedok | Haircut: $30 |
| Autocutt Barbershop | Biker-themed decor | Serangoon, Joo Chiat | Haircuts from $40, Shaves from $50 |
| The Lufts Barbershop | Bring a friend for a discount | Yishun, Marsiling, Woodlands | $55 for 2 haircuts (Mon-Thurs) |
| Hombre Barberblade | Patterned shaves | Changi, Tampines, Bishan | Shaves: $35, Beard Trims: $25 |
| The Golden Rule Barber Co. | Grungy vibes | Farrer Park, Jurong East, Bedok | Haircuts from $28, Beard Sculpting: $28 |
| Keep It Handsome Barbershop | Heartland locations | Tampines, Hougang, Bedok | Haircuts: $20, Hair Tattoos from $6 |
| Hounds of the Baskervilles | Started by established Australian barber | Everton | Haircuts: $45, Beard Trims: $25 |
| Sultans | Affordable subsidiary of a luxury barbershop | Holland Village, Novena, Katong, Robertson Quay, Dunearn | Haircuts: $33, Shave & Haircut: $58 |
| LA Barbershop | Vintage-themed barbershop | Jurong, Novena, HarbourFront, Great World, Choa Chu Kang, Upper Thomson, Sengkang | Haircuts: $45, Shaves: $42, Massages: $34 |
| The Panic Room | Large selection of styling products | Geylang, Yishun | Haircuts from $35, Shaves from $35 |
| Rogue and Beyond | Suggests haircuts based on face shape | Boat Quay, Telok Ayer | Haircuts from $65, Down Perms from $140 |
Image credit: Rockarolla via Facebook
Representing Yishun is Rockarolla Barber. Alright, hold your stereotypes, fellas, Yishun is not all that bad. With its plain white walls, light parquet flooring, and minimal embellishments, this place has a zen Muji vibe that’ll instantly help you relax.
Kids aged 6-12 years get their haircuts at a cheaper rate of $18, so take your little man down for a cool back-to-school haircut. Teens can get their hair cut for just $23, while adults pay $33.
Image credit: Rockarolla Facebook
However, don’t be fooled by its rather demure facade, because this place also doubles up as a jamming studio, complete with electric guitars and a full drum set. You can book the studio at $30/hour, with regular promos and bundle deals.
Image credit: @dave_chingachin via Instagram
Proud representatives of the Hypebeast tribe would want to make a trip down to Acidic Chop Shop. The barbershop has an underground street vibe, with grey brick walls and even a Supreme logo board with red drawers to match.
Image credit: Acidic Chop Shop via Google Maps
While the Hypebeast fashion trend is often associated with softer Korean hairstyles, this barbershop’s delivery of the classy slick back undercut is uncompromised.
P.S. You can get a discount on your haircut if you’re a first-time customer ($40, U.P. $45). And if you’re just in need of a trim, come fortnightly to enjoy a rate of $37/cut.
Image credit: DeepCuts Facebook
Situated in a shophouse with vintage American-inspired decor, DeepCuts offers affordable haircuts with an expensive feel. A number of their barbers received their training at The Old-School Barber Academy by Schorem in Rotterdam – said to be the best barbershop cum academy in the Netherlands.
Their specialty lies within the field of classic pompadours, modern pompadours, and quiffs, with most customers rocking these styles. Consultation and styling are included for every haircut, and women are also welcome!
Image credit: DeepCuts
For those who are rocking a full beard, DeepCuts also offers hot towel shaves and beard trimming/sculpting services to keep your manly mane neat and tidy.
Image credit: @limpehbarbershop via Instagram
Limpeh Barbershop brings you back to the good ol’ days with a colour scheme that’s inspired by those blue, white, and red striped barber poles that we used to frequently come across in HDB estates. It’s also furnished with old-school furniture such as rustic metal drawers and cabinets, leather seats, and retro ceiling lamps.
What’s more attractive than their decor are their affordable services. A haircut costs less than $30, and students, NSFs, and seniors get to enjoy special rates of $25.
Image credit: Atatzcut Singapore Facebook
Atatcutz might look a little small, with 4 hairstyling stations squeezed in a 2×2 configuration, but it’s still worth the trip for their variety of services that are easy on the wallet.
Image credit: Atatzcut Singapore Facebook
The black brick walls and wooden floor panels give it a classy vibe, but the best part? They operate till 12am daily. This makes things convenient for those who often have to work late or need a last-minute clean-up for an important meeting the next morning.
Image credit: @autocutt via Instagram
Autocutt is a vintage motorbike-themed barbershop with 2 outlets, in Serangoon and Joo Chiat. All outlets have tastefully badass interiors, with black and white checkered tiles which are reminiscent of race flags.
Image credit: Autocutt Barbershop Facebook
In terms of services, Autocutt provides the basics such as haircuts (from $40), hot towel shaves (from $50), and beard trims (from $40). They offer hair tattoos too, which are priced based on complexity of design.
Full list of Autocutt Barbershop locations.
Image credit: The Lufts Barbershop Facebook
If you’re a Northie, pop by The Lufts Barbershop’s 4 outlets across Yishun, Marsiling, and Woodlands for a fine gentleman’s haircut. All outlets are situated at HDB blocks in the heartlands, so residents won’t need to travel far.
Image credit: The Lufts Barbershop via Facebook
If you’ve got a brotha in the ‘hood, get them to tag along and get a haircut too. Drop by anytime Monday-Thursday and you’ll both get a haircut for $55 in total. Just note this deal is only available for the Yishun, Marsiling, and Block 167 Woodlands outlets.
Full list of The Lufts Barbershop outlets.
Image credit: @hombrebarbers.sg via Instagram
Hombre Barberblade does not only offer classic haircuts, but also hot towel shaves ($35) and beard trims ($25), so your facial hair looks just as neat and tidy as your head’s.
Image credit: Hombre Barberblade
Those who want to shake things up can also opt to bleach (from $50), highlight (from $90), or even colour (from $60) their hair.
Hombre Barberblade has outlets in Changi, Tampines, and Bishan.
Full list of Hombre Barberblade outlets.
Image credit: @thegoldenrulebarberco via Instagram
Electric guitars and grungy posters displayed on the walls of The Golden Rule Barber Co. bring a chill vibe, very much like that of a garage band’s headquarters. You’ll certainly be getting the rockstar treatment from their skilled barbers during your haircut (from $28).
Image credit: @thegoldenrulebarberco via Instagram
If you’re rocking a beard but it’s getting unruly, give their beard sculpting (from $28) service a go. They’ll trim, shave, and cut your beard and moustache to best suit your face. Plus, they’ll even recommend products to keep your beard in tip top shape at home.
The Golden Rule Barber Co. has 3 outlets in East, West, and Central Singapore, so getting fades or touching up your beard is really convenient.
Full list of The Golden Rule Barber Co. outlets.
Image credit: Jun & Fon via Google Maps
Keep It Handsome Barbershop keeps it simple. No fancy decor or furnishing, just good haircuts in heartland locations. After the success of their Tampines flagship, they’ve since gone on to open outlets in Hougang, Bishan, and a second one in Tampines.
Image adapted from: Keep It Handsome Barbershop Facebook
At just $20 for a regular no-frills haircut, this barbershop is the most affordable on our list, and prices get even lower for juniors ($16) and pioneers ($12). If you’re looking to elevate your look through a signature design on your noggin, you can get a hair tattoo here from $6, depending on the complexity of the design.
Full list of Keep It Handsome Barbershop outlets.
Image credit: @houndsofthebaskervilles via Instagram
Hounds of the Baskervilles opened in 2012 under the mentorship of an established Australian barber shop owner, Kyle Soulsby of Soulsbys Barbers. It’s widely regarded as an OG in the scene as far as barbershops in Singapore go, setting the standard for this concept and giving other new businesses a foundation to emulate.
Image credit: @houndsofthebaskervilles via Instagram
More than a decade on, the same teachings courtesy of Soulsbys’ barbers are still passed down to the Hounds staff who rock haircuts ($45) and beard trims ($25) with ease. Regular service is already backed by glowing reviews online, but if you want extra care and attention spent on your hair, top up an additional $10 for consultations with their senior barbers.
Sultans is the affordable subsidiary of the famed Sultans Of Shave, a luxurious barbershop concept with outlets in multiple locations like Holland Village, Novena, Katong, Robertson Quay, and Dunearn.
Image credit: Sultans
Services here are cheaper by almost half the amount charged at Sultans Of Shave, but you can still expect the same level of skills and care to detail. For example, a haircut will set you back $33, as compared to $59 at Sultans Of Shave. You can also save on shaving but opting for a shave and haircut combo, which will cost just $58.
Full list of Sultans outlets.
With its red brick walls, framed posters, and kitschy ornaments, LA Barbershop grants a vintage charm reminiscent of the ‘60s era. Besides adding to the aesthetic, their leather chairs have a button to adjust the recline level according to your preference.
Image credit: LABarbershop via Facebook
Their services include shaving (from $42), haircuts (from $45), head shaves (from $39), head or facial massages ($34), and even ear cleaning ($35). If you have more than one treatment you’d like to get, you can also opt for their special packages like The Whole Deal ($148) which combines a premium haircut, scalp recharge treatment, full beard shave, and ear cleaning.
Full list of LA Barbershop outlets.
Image credit: The Panic Room SG
The Panic Room is your hipster one-stop shop to trim your beard and hair while stocking up on your grooming products. They initially began with smaller offerings by selling pomades and have since grown to shaving tools and accessories, beard supplements, mustache wax, shampoo, and conditioners. You can even find skincare products too.
As for hair services, their offerings range from haircuts (from $35) to beard trims or shaves (from $35). If hair loss is a cause for concern, top up for a Natural Scalp Treatment (from $138), which is a deep cleanse of the scalp before a treatment is applied to help reduce hair loss and dandruff.
Full list of The Panic Room outlets.
Image credit: Rogue and Beyond via Facebook
If you can’t decide on a style, Rogue and Beyond provides consultations for all their haircuts (from $65) to assist you in selecting a style that complements your hair texture and accentuates your face shape. You’ll even get a wash and rinse to help style your hair for a neat look.
Besides getting your hair cut or your beard shaved, this barbershop also offers down perms (from $140), allowing you to bring out your inner K-drama oppa charms.
Full list of Rogue and Beyond outlets.
Getting a haircut may be a boring routine event for those who just want to get it over and done with. However, it can also be an experience in itself. With these gentlemen’s barbershops in Singapore, you don’t only get to look dapper and suave for important appointments, but also unwind a little as you’re getting tidied up.
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Cover image adapted from: @hombrebarbers.sg via Instagram, @houndsofthebaskervilles via Instagram, Hombre Barbers
Last updated by Mae-Z Fam and Raewyn Koh on 28th August 2024.
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