2 days before Christmas and my ginger bap was quickly turning in to an afro and I knew I couldn't…read morelet this happen as there would be plenty of snaps taken over the festive period. Any fellow gingers reading this will know that no matter how good the filter is there's no fixing or photo shopping a wild untamed ginger mop of hair! So with this in mind I visited Karina's Gentleman's Barbers Shop, not my usual barber but she was recommended by a particularly well groomed friend of mine. I have to say I was not disappointed! The Barber shop is tucked away in one of Bangor's alley ways that leads you from High Street to Holborn Avenue Car Park and this location creates a cosy feel to Karina's. This cosy feel is further enhanced on entrance to the shop, there's comfortable seating, a good selection of GQ magazines and my personal favourite touch, help yourself tea and coffee making facilities. I think the tea and coffee making facilities make you feel comfortable and a warm cuppa certainly helps pass the time if you're waiting to hop in the chair. One thing that I found remarkable about Karina is that she knew almost all her customers by their first name and in some cases even knew their wives first names - she really exercises the dying art of personal customer service! Karina was working alone when I visited but this didn't really impact the service I received. Karina gave me the perfect haircut and some great chat to boot and all for £12.50. Definitely worth every single penny! If you like no nonsense barbers without all the pomp and ceremony I would give it a go!

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

I've been going here for many years now and I look forward to it as it's always a wonderful and…read morerelaxed experience. I usually get a shampoo and haircut. I sometimes go for an occasional and superb wet shave with the cut throat razor and a steady hand, but with this bloody Wu flu I am settling just for the haircut for now. I was in at re opening, but did hold back for a few days from the actual opening day just to let the long queues die down. It was only allowed to re open just 3 months ago - by that time I hadn't had a professional haircut or shave for over a year - and boy was I glad to get into the chair. I noted, as I waited my turn that the hairdresser wiped the chair down as well as washing around the chair and the equipment. The chairs are now divided off with perspex screens. It not just a haircut here, it's a relaxing, social outing chatting about holidays, or the bloody absence of same, the stupidity and greed of corrupt politicians especially those that are insatiably greedy and have an orange glow, and really important things like who makes the best coffees in town and the dreams of post Wu flu when we reach real freedom.

There is one specific barber that works here who is dreadful at her job. I have been here multiple…read moretimes and if it is any other barber who cuts my hair, I usually have a good experience. The barber I got today did not listen to anything I had to say at all and decided to her own completely seperate thing. I even showed a picture and was very clear with how I wanted my hair to look, and the results in the end were absolutely terrible. This is the worst my hair has ever looked and I will never be going back on the chance I get this barber again.

Great service! Would definitely recommend…read more Although the price seems a little high for a mens cut, the service is by far worth it.

Called into this place on Friday after my friend recommended it, what I wasn't aware of with Man…read moreAbout Town was the great service you receive as well as a top quality haircut, a facial, a neck and back massage and your hair washed and styled as well, really is top quality and very unique experience at a very reasonable price. Will def be back.

Fucking Dreadful. Wouldn't normally go here because I've…read morenever had a good experience but Bernie's was closed and I was desperate so I thought maybe they'd have improved in the last year. Went in and was barely given any time to explain what I wanted before who I presume is the owner (only person there) began furiously attacking my scalp with the comb and scissors. She was finished in under 5 minutes and didn't ask me if it was ok, simply said "there you are" and charged me nine euro. When I got home I noticed the sides were uneven and there were three chunks of longer hair where there shouldn't have been. She clearly was fed up and wanted to close so didn't give a shit. I'll be going to Bernie's tomorrow to get this mess fixed. In conclusion, don't go here unless you want a basic tight shave or are getting your 8 year old boy's hair cut and don't care how it turns out.

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