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Best Barbers in Perth (2026)

Perth's barber market is denser than the city's size suggests — 386 active barber shops across Greater Perth. Mount Lawley and Leederville anchor the boutique end with modern shops, often with strong tattoo-culture overlap. Subiaco and Fremantle host the heritage shops — some with continuous trading histories of fifty-plus years, where the chairs are still operated by the same families. Northbridge runs more late-night-friendly and student-oriented. The northern suburbs (Joondalup, Wanneroo, Hillarys) trade in volume family barbers and strong fade depth. The southern suburbs (Cockburn, Rockingham, Mandurah) concentrate the FIFO/mining-worker market with practical, fast cuts. Pricing tracks Brisbane: $40-55 fast, $60-90 full experience. Walk-in availability is consistently better than any East-Coast capital — if you've just landed and need a haircut today, Perth is the easiest option.

Notes from the field

Who we’d send a friend to in Perth

Picks from the top of Perth’s 20-strong list of hand-verified barbers and barber shops on findme.hair. Ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.

Ellie Dunne CollectiveClaremont

unisex salon · 5.0★ across 182 reviews

Ellie Dunne Collective has earned its reputation as Claremont's go-to destination for brow artistry and beauty enhancement. Strong on kids.

The Executives Hairstylist for MenWest Perth

unisex salon · 5.0★ across 137 reviews

The Executives Hairstylist for Men brings over three decades of expertise to West Perth's grooming scene, operating from their Hay Street location since 1990. Strong on barber, kids, mens.

Empire State BarbershopClaremont

barber shop · 5.0★ across 126 reviews

Empire State Barbershop brings classic barbering traditions to Claremont with a no-fuss approach that gets the job done right. Strong on barber.

Confident Man Barber Shop SubiacoSubiaco

barber shop · 5.0★ across 93 reviews

Confident Man Barber Shop brings old-school craftsmanship to Subiaco with over 15 years of experience perfecting the art of men's grooming. Strong on barber, mens.

Create Studio OneEast Perth

unisex salon · 5.0★ across 88 reviews

Create Studio One brings traditional barbering values to East Perth with their "quality over quantity" philosophy. Strong on barber, mens.

How to find the best barber in Perth

Finding the right barber in Perthcomes down to three things: the cut you want, the vibe you want, and how much you want to pay. Whether you’re after a sharp fade, a classic scissor-over-comb, beard work, or a traditional hot-towel shave, Perth has specialists.

What to look for

  • Recent Google reviews — check the last 3 months, not just the lifetime rating
  • Specialty — fades, beard work, traditional cuts and curly/textured hair all need different skills
  • Walk-in vs booking — busy CBD shops are usually walk-in; appointment-only shops mean less wait but higher price
  • Hot towel + straight razor — a sign of traditional craftsmanship if those are on the menu
  • Tools — premium barbers use Japanese-steel scissors and clean their clippers between cuts

Tools of the trade

The barbers behind Perth’s top-rated shops invest in their tools. Premium barber scissors made from Japanese ATS-314 steel, kept professionally sharpened every six to twelve months — that’s what separates a $25 chop from a $60 cut you remember for weeks.

Perth by the numbers

We currently list 20 top-rated barbers and unisex shops across Perth. 12 dedicated barbershops and 8 unisex shops made our curated list based on verified reviews, consistency, and local reputation.

Popular suburbs for barbers

The most popular suburbs for barbers in Perth include Perth, Subiaco, Leederville, Fremantle, Mount Lawley. Each suburb has its own character — from traditional family-run shops to modern grooming studios.

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