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Haircut London

Fist Fun

10:56 / 11.12.06

Can anyone recommend a good place to have a men's haircut in central London near Old street?

ONLY NICE THINGS

11:02 / 11.12.06

Greek George! Greek George!

He's on Old Street, just east of the station, and he will give you a MAN's haircut.

Alternatively, how much were you thinking of spending?

Harrison Ford, in a battle suit, wheels for feet, knives and guns

11:48 / 11.12.06

how much do you want to pay?

Fist Fun

12:53 / 11.12.06

I usually spend eight pounds. Open to spending more though.

Closed for Business Time

13:01 / 11.12.06

I know it's not Old St, but Cut in Euston station is fast, cheap and cheerful - 8 quid for a men's, a bit more for the gels'. Only three stops from Old street tube too.

ONLY NICE THINGS

13:02 / 11.12.06

Greek John will do you lovely for about that. For a little more, there's City Snippers, on or about Strutton Street - 15 or 20 quuid for a men's haircut. But not a MAN's haircut. You leave Greek John with your _past lives'_ hair cut.

Eloi Tsabaoth

13:26 / 11.12.06

No, Greek John was killed last July by Macedonian Ted. One of Ted's customers had been seeing John behind his back (Although that is where one usually sees barbers). Drowned him in the tank of blue liquid they use to sterilise combs. In the end he looked like a swollen smurf. But his teeth were very clean.

ecuse

13:42 / 11.12.06

Good afternoon. I'm new today, but this is timely for me - desperately need a haircut before I spend Christmas with the prospective in-Laws but am financially challenged. As a female, it's hard to find a haircut for under £25.

I keep thinking I should just head to Mr Toppers or similar - is my natural sense of revulsion about that place justified, or has the hairdressing market just managed to imbue in me a suspicion of all things reasonably priced?

And, if not Mr Toppers, where? Work in Central London (around Warren St) and live in Stoke Newington. Any suggestions?

MattShepherd: I WEDDED KALI!

14:17 / 11.12.06

Have you considered just going close-cropped? I paid $30 for a set of electric clippers over 14 years ago, and other than a $10 sharpening and a $2 tube of clipper oil since then, have never paid for a haircut. Of course, now I'm full-bore head-shaving, but the clippers are still handy to keep the beard nice and groomed.

15:14 / 11.12.06

I love Mr Topper but I require him and his minions to do very little (short back and sides, no shampoo). I'm not sure how good he is if you need something more involved.

The Old Compton Street branch is full of enthused Australians who always seem quite friendly and sympathetic, and although they're often hopped up on doughnuts and dance music it never makes them shaky.

On other inexpensive snips - I tried going 'upmarket' to Supercuts recently (I had a job interview, I thought it was a slightly classier joint). It took twice as long and cost twice as much, and the lady sabotaged me with thinning sheers rather than giving me a decent cut. I'm sticking with the Topper, who has fewer pretensions.

15:19 / 11.12.06

And MattShepherd, you're tempting me to get the clippers out of the attic. But I'm strong. A MAN KNOWS IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A BAD IDEA TO GIVE MANSELF A CREWCUT JUST BEFORE FAMILY CHRISTMAS. AGAIN.

ONLY NICE THINGS

15:25 / 11.12.06

They'll love it. It will resolve so many ambiguities.

Elsewhere, I believe that Barbelith has its very own Stoke Newington barbers, but alas I can't recall the name... anyone? Bueller?

Harrison Ford, in a battle suit, wheels for feet, knives and guns

15:32 / 11.12.06

If you can be bothered, go to Fairy in Neals Yard Covent Garden. £7 very fast & they're pretty good, especially if you get the guy from Norway.

Closed for Business Time

15:57 / 11.12.06

If ya wanna get the guy from Norway, I can teach you a few phrases that'll guarantee you his attention...

Alex's Grandma

16:45 / 11.12.06

Now Ex, you know there's nothing like the nervous inquiries from family members you haven't seen in a twelve month as to where you've been for the last year, 'prison?' to get the festivities off to a flying start.

ecuse

11:58 / 12.12.06

Thanks for the advice, all. I'll provide my feedback on The Topper if I decide to brave it!

Fist Fun

14:19 / 12.12.06

Is the shop actually called Greek George? What street is east of the station? I have omitted to bring my compass.

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

14:23 / 12.12.06

Elsewhere, I believe that Barbelith has its very own Stoke Newington barbers, but alas I can't recall the name... anyone? Bueller?

That'd be Beaucatcher on Church Street. They're ace.

trouble at bill

09:34 / 13.12.06

Never had a problem with any of Mr Topper's minions, they are efficient and sexy. Alternatively my brother charges a fourpack and can usually be persuaded not to drink all of them until he's done the clipping. Oh and i may still have the number of an alcoholic comedian who will cut laydees' hair very nicely for nothing but will make a pass at some point during or shortly thereafter so i wouldn't recommend him to anyone except the very desperate.

trouble at bill

09:40 / 13.12.06

though actually he's not bad looking, is nice when he's off the sauce and may be famous one day so possibly i'm being a bit harsh there.

jamesPD

12:04 / 26.03.08

Bump! Can anyone recommend a male or unisex hairdress shop around East Dulwich, or alternatively Brixton/Peckham? I used to visit a local barbershop, but I'm trying to grow my hair a bit and need somewhere that offers more than just clippers.

Anna de Logardiere

12:14 / 26.03.08

Does anyone know of a hairdresser in central London (west end, Victoria, London Bridge etc.) that would cut the luscious locks of a beyootiful laydee well?

Mon Oncle Ignatius

16:14 / 26.03.08

Duty requires me to refer you to the above-mentioned Beaucatcher, but I'm biased (and you'd have to get a bus to Stoke Newington. It's not that far; the hairdressing is worth the trip)·

Anna de Logardiere

21:42 / 26.03.08

If I still lived in Kings Cross but it's a right pain from down South.

Mon Oncle Ignatius

22:06 / 26.03.08

True enough!

jamesPD

08:41 / 18.04.08

Ok, guys. It's been three weeks since I asked if anyone knew of a hairdressers in 'sarf London and noone replied. I now have a mullet. I hope you are pleased with yourselves.

Closed for Business Time

09:31 / 18.04.08

Pictures please?

Whisky Priestess

10:06 / 18.04.08

Oh and i may still have the number of an alcoholic comedian who will cut laydees' hair very nicely for nothing but will make a pass at some point during or shortly thereafter so i wouldn't recommend him to anyone except the very desperate.

Paging Richard Curtis: we have the star and plot of your next film. You can stop looking now.

So, Bill, what's that number?

Whisky Priestess

08:58 / 08.05.08

Had my hair cut for the first time in over a decade at Beaucatcher (Stoke Newington) last night and thoroughly pleased with the result - not radical but nice. It feels a LOT shorter when I put it into a plainted ponytail though - I guess I'm just used to all the long wispy bits making a little rat's tail down my back, now it only just reaches my shoulder.

I'm guessing I had four or five inches off at least but it doesn't make that much difference - my hair is now long rather than super-long, and a lot less raggedy all over.

Also, I never knew that a smallish bottle of shampoo could cost nearly £10. I genuinely didn't. Now I do.

Whisky Priestess

08:59 / 08.05.08

(£38 for cut and blowdry (by salon head) and £10 for treatment, plus hair products and tip, btw ...)

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