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Barbers in Melbourne

Barbering covers everything from a fifteen-minute clipper cut to an hour of scissor work on grown-out hair. The two are different trades, and shops tend to be genuinely good at one or the other.

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Barbers in Melbourne, at a glance

We list 8 barbers across Melbourne, prices start between $18 and $55, and 6 take walk-ins. The area is strongest on longer men's hair, scissor cut, classic men's cut.

Prices from
$18–$55
Take walk-ins
6 of 8
Typical wait
1 days
Open past 7pm
7 of 8

What to look for

  • If you want a fade, look for a shop that does them constantly — precision comes from volume.
  • If your hair is longer than a few inches, look for scissor work and longer appointment times. A 20-minute slot is not enough.
  • Walk-in shops are quicker but you get whoever is free. Appointment shops let you keep the same barber.
  • A shop that asks how you style it at home is usually a shop that will cut it to suit you.

8 places in and around Melbourne

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical barber request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Sample

Halfmoon Grooming

South Melbourne2.2 kmUpper mid-range4.9(96)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

9191 per cent match — Excellent match

Men's grooming · Premium · Private

Why it's right for you

  • Signature men's cut — $95
  • Suited to men
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
Signature men's cut
$95
Beard design
$55
Sample

Cadence Barbers

Fitzroy2.3 kmMid-range4.6(508)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

9090 per cent match — Excellent match

Barber · Trendy · High energy

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $38
  • Suited to men
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
Men's haircut
$38
Skin fade
$50
Mullet & statement cuts
$55
Sample

The Standard Barber Shop

Melbourne CBD707 mMid-range4.5(341)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

9090 per cent match — Excellent match

Barber · Traditional · In & out

Why it's right for you

  • Neck & sides tidy — $22
  • Suited to men
  • 707 m from Melbourne — about a 9 minute walk
Neck & sides tidy
$22
Classic men's haircut
$42
Hot towel shave
$45
Sample

North & Co Barber

Brighton11.0 kmMid-range4.7(214)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8787 per cent match — Strong match

Barber · Relaxed · Quiet

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $55
  • Suited to men
  • 11.0 km away in Brighton
Men's haircut
$55
Scissor cut
$65
Grow-out consultation & shape
$75
Sample

Sydney Road Barbers

Brunswick5.1 kmBudget-friendly4.3(613)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8787 per cent match — Strong match

Barber · In & out · Walk-in friendly

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $25
  • Suited to men
  • 5.1 km away in Brunswick
Men's haircut
$25
Kids cut
$20
Beard & shave
$18
Sample

Everyday Cuts

Richmond2.9 kmBudget-friendly4.1(421)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8686 per cent match — Strong match

Hair salon · In & out · Casual

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $28
  • Suited to men
  • 2.9 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
Men's haircut
$28
Kids cut
$22
Women's cut
$35
Sample

Beau & Sons Barbering

Sandringham16.0 kmBudget-friendly4.8(267)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8585 per cent match — Strong match

Barber · Friendly · Traditional

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $32
  • Suited to men
Men's haircut
$32
Kids & first haircuts
$25
Beard trim
$25
Sample

Kindred Hair Studio

Elwood7.8 kmMid-range4.6(176)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

7070 per cent match — Good match

Hair salon · Friendly · Casual

Why it's right for you

  • Men's cut — $45
  • Suited to men
  • 7.8 km away in Elwood
  • A hair salon rather than a barber
Men's cut
$45
Kids cut
$30
Cut & blow-dry
$85

Common questions

How much should a men's haircut cost in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne barbers sit between $25 and $60 for a standard men's cut. High-volume shops start around $25, neighbourhood barbers sit around $40, and appointment-only or scissor-led shops run from $55 upwards because the appointments are longer.
How often should I get a haircut?
A short fade needs a tidy every two to three weeks to hold its shape. A mid-length or scissor-cut style holds for six to ten weeks. If you are growing your hair out, a shape-up every eight weeks keeps it from looking untidy without losing length.
Do I need to book, or can I walk in?
Both exist. Walk-in shops suit a quick, standard cut and are usually busiest at lunchtime and Saturday morning. Appointment-only shops suit anything that needs consultation or more than half an hour.

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