MAN. i walked in there to see some guy clapping his cheeks together round and round, instantly making my day awesome. besides that, the haircut i got was astonishing. look at the photo. i am the definition of trendsetter, i know. read more

Bare Bones Barber Shop - my cut is fire thank you - Barbers Near Me - Morningside, QLD

Have you ever wondered were the cool cats into rockabilly music with sleeve tattoos and big ear plug piercings go to get their flat top haircuts? Right here, at this vintage/punk inspired barber shop. At $25 for a full haircut it's more than I'd usually pay, but I have gone in and gotten a beard trim (back in the beardy days) and a neck shave for just $13 combined. I dig that kind of old-school pricing where you can get a couple of minor things done. The shop itself is awesomely decked out with skateboard gear, checkerboard tiles and a sweet graphic of a boxer (who could well be called 'Gentleman Jim') on the front shop window. Looking sharp! read more

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The first thing you'll notice, and one that needs to be noted, is that there is virtually always a line here. Having been around the neighborhood for a couple of reasons and having thought about trying this place out before, I've never seen it not busy regardless of the date, time or weather. There are no appointments, so you just line up. This augurs well for the place's quality of service, but you do need to keep in mind that it will take some time, and that amount of time will be unpredictable. Lucky for me, on my initial visit I went mid-afternoon on a weekday and the wait was short (in the 10-15 minute range). The retro vibe of the place was interesting, and as an American looking for the best place to go around here, I noted a variety of Americana in their decor. Even in America, seeing a $2 bill would be unusual. Some of the memorabilia was also a tad NSFW, which doesn't bother me, but is just being mentioned as an FYI. The clientele is a diverse range of men and boys of many ages and persuasions, and it was a comfortable place to be in, one of those rare public spaces that caters specifically to men. The actual haircut was a necessity, as I'd let myself go for far too long, but also a source of some apprehension. I gave modest instructions and got something that met them and looked credible, but not boring. The price wasn't dirt cheap, but it seems in line with what a decent barbershop charges around here. The locale is outside of the heart of the city, but near a train stop and not terribly difficult to reach. All in all, I might well be using them for my barbering needs while I'm here without searching elsewhere, and I imagine I won't wait nearly as long for my next visit as I did for this one. read more

If you have ever questioned why there are so many men with dapper haircuts walking around Morningside, Bare Bones Barber Shop is the answer you were looking for. Decor: Rockabilly, punk, skate. Posters of Johnny Cash, The Ramones and 50s-80s miscellany cover the walls. Music to match. The register counter and the wall-shelves appear to be handmade. Space: Inside the shop is small, but not too squashed. Six barber stations, a three-seater bench for waiting customers, plus a wooden bench outside for customer overflow. Services: Haircuts! Bare Bones specialises in dapper 50s haircuts - slick backs, quiffs, pompadours - as well as standard cuts. They excel in tapering and shaving. Beard trims are done here, too. Cost: A standard haircut will set you back approximately $25-$30. If you are spending less than this on a quahaircut elsewhere, you probably look terrible. I have no idea how much other services cost because I am not a very hirsute man. Bare Bones also sells a range of Uppercut hair products, as well as their own line of shirts and hoodies. Service: All of the barbers here are extremely friendly and experienced. It doesn't hurt that they are all also very attractive. Be warned, however: there is almost always a significant wait time, no matter day or time. Expect to wait anywhere up to 45 minutes to an hour in peak hour to get your hair cut. The wait can be long, but when it is your turn, you can rest assured that you have their full attention. Appointments after hours (from 5pm) can be made, if waiting isn't your thing. read more

If you're looking for a slick 50s cut, or genuine rockabilly quiff, this is the place to go. These guys really know their stuff, and take a great deal of pride in their work. They don't rush through it, they take their time, resulting in a real detailed cut. There's a genuinely relaxed vintage/punk vibe, with some inspired music and only about a 10 minute wait, even on a busy day. I highly recommend. read more

Rock and roll is here to stay. Well visit this hip barber shop (the place to go for a cool retro style hair cut )and you will be dancing out with a edgy Fresh new/old look. read more

If you're a male between the ages of Alive and Not Alive then this place is for you! I've had my hair cut twice here now, and it's fantastic! The atmosphere here is exciting, and the haircuts are sweet! Make sure you pay a visit to them! Ps I've had James both times- he knows what he's doing, and it looks like they all do too! read more

Fantastic place for men wanting a great quick cut, all seem to be trained to the same level so no matter who you get (there are no appointments) you will receive the same level of quality in your cut. Highly recommend this place read more

Best haircut I've ever had. No 2 week wait on a shit haircut growing out like every other haircut I've had. Although they're extremely busy (and it's obvious why) they never rush through a haircut. Well worth the wait and cost. I'll be back again...and again. read more

Cool place. Nice guys. Great styles. Funky vibe. Good music. Reasonable prices. Very happy with my haircut and will return.