Looking for a good barber

Rosalinda Eyes · 13-11-2022 6:01pm #1

So I'm looking for a good barber, how perhaps a method for finding a good barber that I can book from now on. And that way I'll be able to relax in the seat. I've had too many bad experiences. I currently probably view the Grafton barbers as the safest bet but it's can be hit or miss there too, depending on who you get. In my experience it can be hard to find someone, who is both meticulous, but also patient. There was one guy that the Grafton barbers had years ago and it was possible to book him in advance, but I don't think they allow for you to book particular people anymore. A lot of barbers are too much down with the "skin fade, modern scene, load hip hop music" thing and your barber can't really hear you when instruct them midway through. Do most older people just figure out for themselves that they shouldn't go in to such a place?

For example in my own case, there's a video quick video on youtube I know that shows how do to the sort of haircut that I'd like. I've often wondered if I could get show this to a barber. I think a lot of barbers end up making the following mistakes:

• they fail to double check for evenness on top before they finish (you'll often find the patch the next day).

• they cut the fringe shorter than the rest (horrible look).

• they cut the side burns very high if you forget to specify (I feel it makes me look like a boy... horrible).

• they end up giving you a milder version of their own haircut style, which you don't like.

• their English isn't that good, and you're not sure whether they understand you or not.

Thanks for reading

limnam · 28-11-2022 10:01am

Sounds like you need the Grooming rooms. But would mean a trip to Dublin ;)

https://www.thegroomingrooms.com/

I find aykuts in Ballincollig the best barber I've tried in Cork.

rob316 · 28-11-2022 5:54pm

Naseer, Istanbul barbeari on Frenches Quay. Its an old school barbershop, he's a lovely fella and is the best barber I've been to. 12 years I'm going to him and I can always depend on good chat and a consistent quality cut.

JackieChang · 30-11-2022 7:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119930173#Comment_119930173

I second Aykuts. He's excellent. Need to call ahead though and book.

I should go to him more often but I'm very bad at planning haircuts, I usually wait until the last second and go to any random place and get my head absolutely destroyed.