A Cut Above: The Best Barbers in Edinburgh
There is no shortage of barbers in Edinburgh, but it is hard to come across a Barber that is consistent, client-focused and, gives you the haircut that you want. Hair isn't forever, but it is a massive part of our identities and a source of personal expression.
So it’s all the more important that your barber is the right barber for you.
Whether you’re in need of a quick trim, tidy-up or full wet shave, or are on the hunt for a truly relaxing head-to-toe treatment, these are the best barbers in Edinburgh.
To make for easy-reading I have created an emoji key:
🌈 : Gender Inclusive
🤑/🤑🤑/🤑🤑🤑: Price Point
💆: Additional treatments available
So here it is, Keep Edinburgh Thriving's roundup of 8 of the best barbers Edinburgh has to offer:
- Backstage
- Stag
- Rag and Bone
- Ruffians
- Boombarbers
- The Connoisseurs Barber Club
- Sink and Anchor
- Sovereign
Backstage
🤑🤑 💆
Important info: Offer student-discounted haircuts, and hot towel shaves
Vibe: Modern, clean, stylish
@backstageuk
backstagebarbers.co.uk
Stag
🤑🤑 🌈
Important Info: Charges on hair length not gender as a result of their hugely diverse range of clients, offer colouring services too.
Vibe: Friendly, open-minded, collaborative
@stagbarberco
www.stagbarberco.com/
Rag and Bone
🤑🤑
Important Info: They have 4 different locations to visit
Vibe: Stylish, Precise, down-to-earth
www.ragandbonebarbershop.co.uk/
@ragandbonebarbershop
Ruffians
🤑🤑🤑 💆
Important Info: Uses a lot of their own in-house hair products, offers a beard tidy and shave, including a bespoke coffee and whiskey bar!
Vibe: Elegant, Scottish, Luxury
ruffians.co.uk
@ruffians
Boombarbers
🤑 🌈
Important Info: Includes services for women and men (although nothing on the website in regards to inclusivity of all genders)
Vibe: Classic, no-frills, slick
www.boombarbers.co.uk
@boombarbers
Connoisseurs Barber Club
🤑 🌈
Important Info: All genders are welcome, but short haircuts only.
Vibe: Simple, laid back, fresh
connoisseursbarberclub.com
@connoisseursbarberclub
Sink and Anchor
🤑 💆
Important Info: Offer student discount hair cut, and beard grooming, use a lot of their own house-made hair products
Vibe: Easy-going, friendly, calming
sinkandanchor.com
@sinkandanchor
Sovereign
🤑 🌈 💆
Important info: Specialise in teaching clients how to style hair once they get home, offer hair colouring, massage, waxing, facials, tanning and beard grooming
Vibe: collaborative, modern, friendly
sovereign-grooming.com
@sovereigngrooming
Whether it be a full-blown grooming session or just a quick tidy-up, Edinburgh has plenty of top-notch barbers to choose from. One your way out of the salon, don't forget to leave a tip and a positive review for your Barber, to help support them and their businesses.
