As far as I'm concerned, grooming is something that happens to overpriced pets, and unwary kids using the internet. Some people might like the idea of spending hours in a salon, being served complimentary drinks and eventually walking out the door with a haircut so trendy you'll be wearing a hat for the next two months... but not me. I just want to walk out with less hair than I started with, and without wasting half a day.
On that score, Barber Box delivers. And a cut costs only £4.50. I discovered it when I used to live only a few doors away, and I must admit to a certain trepidation the first time. Having simply asked for them to cut it short, they more or less left me with a mullet. Unfortunately, I wasn't planning on moving to Moscow, so for the first time in my life I actually asked the barber to have another go (I dare you to try that with your typical supercilious salon stylist and come out with your ears!)... and the barber was more than happy to. Since then, I've been going back regularly. Even after moving from the area, I still make the trip back, because I know what I'm going to get, and it's cheap. Did I mention it's only £4.50?
There are only 3 chairs, and a seemingly random number of people barbering, but I've never had to wait more than 20 minutes, and there's a tv screen showing sport to pass the time. Or, if you're a proper local, after trading 'Salaam's with the barbers you can catch up on all the local gossip.
Seriously. £4.50! read more