I've dabbled with a fair few barbers in Belfast but I've never really found the place for me, that…read moreis until now! Being a ginger as soon as my hair gets over a certain length it starts to glow and become a ginger fro so I need to keep it trimmed and until now I haven't had a barber who did such a good job in sheering it down as James at Skinny Isaac's. Before I get in to the cut itself, I must mention the decor and set up at SI's. The place oozes suave sophistication. The black and white tiled floor is a throwback to old school barber shops yet the wall murals and ornamental guitars create a modern feel. They've clearly taken a look back at everything that was good about traditional barbering and added the new modern modern twists to improve their craft. There's an airy feel to the second floor premises, sun light bathes the studio creating a really nice environment to relax in. One thing to note is that you'll have to make an appointment at SI's. They will be booked up mist days so make sure you call first thing to see if you can get a slot. They are also open Monday's (during Queens term time) which is a bonus. A haircut will set you back £16 - an absolute bargain once you experience the attention to detail each barber puts in to their work. All in all a five star service and a top notch hair cut. I won't be going anywhere else in the future!

I'm new in the city, so googled for best budget barbers in Belfast. Few 5 star ratings, city center…read morelocation and guitars in the pictures was more than enough. I didn't call to book my time so had to wait (only) 15-20 minutes and got a very good haircut. Really happy! Kevin did a great job and was very friendly and communicative. Also, the atmosphere there is very chilling with rap beats on. Recommend! - Remis

Proper old school barber's - I went along with my other half to Cambridge's and really felt like…read moreI'd gone back in time, but in a really good way! They have a dark wooden Bannister around the waiting area with lots of magazines to be read whilst I waited. The staff really know what they are doing and my partner has always been really impressed with their service!

I've had a few cuts with Sean and the crew over the years, and on a drive up the Lisburn road, and…read moreI thought I'd stop in get my 'barnet' fixed. Busy as usual when I arrived but with 4 barbers working, it's not long till I'm in the chair. I may have alluded before that I'm not 'hip' or 'trendy'. It's certainly the case with hairstyles too, but Sean was quick to give me some advice and selected a cut which would be easy for me to maintain. It's important to say what an impact a good haircut can have. That little boost of self esteem can help make a good day become a great day, and with an added bonus of having some craic while being attended to. I look forward to calling in again, perhaps next time I'll try a Turkish shave. Who knows!!

Just like it's sister store just down the road, this place is fantastic. It really is an old school…read morebarber shop with the usual crack included with your bill. These places have a lot more character than the big chain stores and it makes the whole experience (an experience I usually hate), a lot more enjoyable. Ok, ok, so you won't get a complementary beer or espresso, but you also won't get a mortgage style bill at the end of it, which is a lot better than trying to avoid catching hair in your bottle of Peroni. Great place.

Just had my first visit to this place as it looked very professional but how wrong was I…read more Told barber to do a number 1 on my head and beard as I've been getting done for years in different barbers. Hair was done to perfection but it's hard to get a number 1 all over wrong. As for the beard or should I say what beard!!! The barber shaved it off with a zero blade and when I stopped him he insisted I said a zero. To say I'm annoyed is an understatement, I'm spitting nails here. I normally leave the barbers with my face feeling clean and refreshed but on this occasion I feel angry and violated. I can safely say that will be my first and last visit to this place

Always a friendly welcome anytime I call in to buy hair products or call in with my nephew getting…read morehis hair cut. It's a Very spacious, bright, clean and modern salon with a very comfortable waiting area to chill out. Although the salon says 'male grooming' it's not pretentious like some other salons, the staff are very skilled at what they do but also know how to have a good laugh! The prices are very reasonable especially for being in the city centre, at only £9 a haircut! My wee nephew only pays £6 for a child! Just wish they did girls hair then I could get my niece done at same time!

I've been 3 times and 2/3 they messed up. The first time I had to return the following day to have…read moreit fixed. The most recent time the barber's inability to follow instructions, and look at how much hair I asked to be trimmed as I held it between my own fingers, resulted in an aggressive cut that has set me back to square one after around 5 months of growth, meaning I can't even get a better barber to fix their mistake. I'm part to blame, I shouldn't have gave them the benefit of the doubt. I also asked for a low fade, and they gave me a typical high fade back & sides. At least that'll grow out in a month though. I'd like to stress that I'm not exaggerating about the amount taken off. I lost around 4 inches on top despite literally showing the desired amount to cut

Loved it! Really great experience!…read more I have become a bit of a barbering nomad with no real regular place I go month to month so when I saw The Urban Barbers had opened on the Newtownards I thought I would give it a go. First up, let's talk about the decor. You'll immediately notice the awesome 'urban' murals on the the walls - Biggie and Tupac dominate the landscape. They also have snap back caps hanging on the walls and a flat screen showing all the latest UFC. It's a real mans paradise! Haircut wise it's great, the owner/barber is traditional with a modern twist and he seems to be able to do any style imaginable. They accept walk ins but if you're getting a design done it's best to book ahead. I walked in and was in the chair less than a minute after walking in! The cut itself was neat and tidy and only took around 20 minutes - perfect for your lunch break. My hair cost £9 which is a snip in the current climate! The owner told me of their ambitious plans to make The Urban Barbers somewhat of a man sanctuary offering a whole range of male treatments including the dreaded nose wax! So watch this space....loads more coming from these guys in the future!

Amazing visit once again this morning great hair cut relaxed with a great lady lots of chat makes…read moreyou feel very welcome

Right slap bang in the city centre is Belfast Barbering company - I called in here for a quick snip…read morea few days before Flying to San Fran - wanted to look my best didn't I? Popped in at about 10am and the lonely barber told me that I needed an appointment - yep it's one of those barbers - no walk ins! So I went and perched myself at Starbuck and called to see if they had any appointments available and luckily they did - not sure why I couldn't do this when I walked in, but hey, rules are rules I suppose. Anyway I managed to get an appointment for 11:30am and the female barber was great - I explained I had my hair chopped a few weeks back and I just wanted a wee trim. She obliged and cut it perfectly, even stopping intermittently to ask me was it looking ok - I like this as often I just keep quite and let them work away and then I get up out of the chair hating how my ginger quiff looks and wishing I had stopped them, but it's all too awkward. Anyway I was in and out in 20 minutes, no waiting around due to the appointment process and I was only charger £11 which is a snip (get it? Snip?).

Having moved from student and upper-middle class haven Stranmillis to the city centre I found…read moremyself at a loss, where do I get my haircut now? After trying a few places I wondered into this barbers just a two minute walk from my apartment. It was a soaking wet day (as days often are in this city of rain) and I had finally had enough of a mop of hair that any number of wax and gel products had failed to style. I'm still not sure of her name but the barber who generally cuts my mop is always spot on. Cheery and chatty, without being overly talkative about topics so banal you want the world to implode. Quick and efficient. It's always what I wanted. I can't stand the process of the actual haircut, but when it's complete there is always a sigh of relief. Granted, this is certainly not the cheapest place to go in the city centre area, and there are certainly much more 'old school' barbers charging significantly less, but I think it's worth it. £11.50 for a trim, steep? Perhaps, but it's only every couple of months... I just suck it up.

Being an ex-pat and missing my days at the old school barbershops in the dirty south and LA, Jays…read moreprovided not only an environment encompassed by cool & smooth, but they also delivered a haircut that I've never had beyond the hair & makeup trailer on a movie set. A man's haircut defines him at first glance so let the barbers at Jay's deliver.

Jay really is the best barber in town! Never disappointed and always a great buzz and atmosphere in…read morethe shop every time I go in! Treats all of his customers like they are his pals. Top lad!

if I could put 0 stars I would've put 0. Don't know which person it was but he will start shaping…read moreup your hairline without even asking you and mess it up BIG time and will claim that it looks good. I let him know that it was a horrible looking haircut and I still paid full price. Horrendous barber.

A great barbershop that I've been going to for years. Really experienced & friendly barbers who…read moregive you exactly the haircut you ask for. Fantastic shave available after which you won't need to shave again for days it's so close.

Do you ever go to hairdressers who, no matter what you say, never do what you ask them to? As in…read morethey decide what style looks good on you even though you didn't actually want a bob but just a trim to your foot long hair? I think I spent around 4 or 5 years looking for a brilliant stylist who would actually listen to me and didn't cost an arm and a leg. Then I found Bliss in my own backyard. Its owner, Julieann, is the only person I will EVER let near my hair now. And at £7 for a funky style, just the way I like it, it's become absolute favourite hairdressers. The staff are lovely and you're always guaranteed to have a laugh when you visit as they talk about what they did last weekend!

love love love this salon, hair always perfect afterwards, julieann is a fantastic stylist and…read morealbrilliant wit make up and nails, this is THE one stop shop for that special nite out or just a pampering session.