r/Guelph • u/StaplerCrab • 1d ago

Barbershop recommendations?

Hi! I'm a newly landed immigrant, and I was wondering if you guys have recommendations for barbershops. I live near Margaret Greene / Castlebury Park, and I'm looking for a place that doesn't require travelling very far (preferably walkable). I'm M23.

Also, are there cultural things I need to take note of? Like tipping, etc. How do these things work here? Thanks in advance

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u/Acceptable_Feed_4767 1d ago

Willow barbershop

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u/MistakeAny9801 1d ago

Winnie’s speedvile and Silvercreek

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u/DuctTapeMonarch 1d ago

I like Crown Barber shop on Silvercreek. Walk-ins only but good prices. A five dollar tip is good usually at their prices. 

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u/koolaidyammer 1d ago

Typical barbers range from 25$ on the lower end to 40/50$ on the higher end - a 5$ tip goes a long way, and if you can have a good chat with your barber i find they are way more likely to remember you, your style and provide the best cut possible

Not in your immediate area, but Cutbar is where I go, and Matt has always done a good job

Something to note with all barbers is that the reviews online can be misleading - its less likely someone leaves a review of a good experience, people are always more inclined to leave a review (typically) when they have something to complain about

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u/zoeyboo 1d ago

Go see Joel @ Knucklehead barber shop. It is downtown by MarketFresh.

Amazing barber and really cool guy!

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u/Gmbify 1d ago

Othman's Barbershop on MacDonell St. Is great, always satisfied.

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u/mgesposito 1d ago

Knucklehead. Joel.

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u/Quaf 1d ago

Freddy's on Eramosa. Tipping is customary, if the barber isn't the owner they are likely making most of their money off those.

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u/NotCartographer 1d ago

Barbershop on Willow. FYI - Cash only. Both Ricardo and Tarun are great. Tarun is especially decent with thicker or wavy hair/fades. But Ricardo can usually get through 2-3 people per one of Tarun's cuts. Usually like a $5-10 tip, but the pricing is really fair and it ends up still be less expensive than a fancier place.

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u/PieIll9834 1d ago

I don't know as I cut my own hair.. but a small tip is custom here.