What to look for in a barber
- City & Guilds barbering qualification
- Walk-in queue system or appointment booking that works
- Hygiene visible (clean tools, fresh capes per customer)
- Skin-fade competence shown in portfolio
- Hot-towel shave training where offered
- Pricing visible at the door
Typical pricing: £12-£28 standard cut, £20-£40 cut and beard trim, £35-£60 hot-towel shave
Regulator / certification: Hair and Barber Council voluntary register, City & Guilds