Looking for a helpful hairdresser in London

November 19, 2015 6:01 AM

I'm going to be in London this weekend and am looking for a men's hairdresser/barber. I'm from the UK but right now I live abroad, and between a lack of a common language and me not knowing what I want, I rarely get a haircut I'm pleased with. What I would really like is for someone to tell me what would look good on me, then make my hair be that (like all those style/makeover shows). Does anyone have any recommendations in central London?

As a bonus it would be great if the end result was something that is easy to maintain without too much complicated explanation to future, less-talented barbers, or that I could explain through hand gestures and poor French.

Thanks for your help! :)

posted by tsh to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (5 answers total)

Response by poster: Just realised I forgot to mention some potentially relevant info. I am white European, male, late twenties.
posted by tsh at 6:04 AM on November 19, 2015

I go to Lucy at The Lounge Soho. She is a chatty, creative type and I think she would be able to do something spectacular.
posted by intensitymultiply at 7:06 AM on November 19, 2015

Depends on what you want to pay really. I had very consistent results from Murdock London. It was expensive (£45 I think) BUT on dealing with Alex I always had a great cut and was advised as to what would work for me.
posted by mjlondon at 9:03 AM on November 19, 2015

Highly recommend Right Kutz on Hay Street, Walthamstow (near to Walthamstow station). £9 for a quality cut that lives up to their motto of "keeping it short and neat".
posted by parmanparman at 12:12 PM on November 19, 2015

You cannot go wrong with Champs Barbers.

It's easily the best barbers in Central London. The owner, Ian, is a true gent. As well as running a great shop he does things like cutting street kids' hair in Colombia.

It is the best £20 you can spend on your hair.

Reading this back it sounds like I'm on the payroll but I'm just a very happy customer.
posted by rollinson at 10:44 AM on November 20, 2015