Harry's barbershop

What Harry's barbershop does

Harry's Barbershop is a founder-owned, single-location barbershop established in 2017 by Harry in Greenisland, Belfast (Northern Ireland). It offers traditional men's grooming services including standard haircuts (£12-15), skin fades (£17-20), beard grooming, head shaves with hot towel treatment (£20), and a premium 'Full Works' package (£30). Services are priced individually and delivered in-person, with appointments scheduled through the NearCut platform. The shop operates Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-2:30pm.

Beyond core grooming, the business has built a layered ecosystem: Harry's Barbering Academy trains aspiring barbers (producing alumni including a 2023 Barber of the Year winner); a podcast features Harry's personal journey and mental health advocacy; and a Golf Society is launching in March 2026 with 21+ interested members. Marketing is anchored on Instagram (daily updates), Google reviews (84 verified, rated 'Excellent'), and the website (harrysbarbershop.co.uk). Following J.T.'s departure, the active team consists of Harry and Gavin, with future bookings requiring prepayment.

The business is bootstrapped, privately held, and operates exclusively from one physical storefront in Northern Ireland. Revenue is generated through one-time service transactions with no subscription or recurring model. Customer segments include general male customers, OAPs, young boys, golf society members, and aspiring barbers, all served via direct-to-consumer channels with strong word-of-mouth and local reputation.

Name

Harry's barbershop

Legal name

Harry's Barbershop

Website

https://harrysbarbershop.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harry's Barbershop is a single-location, founder-owned barbershop in Greenisland, Belfast, offering men's haircuts, skin fades, beard grooming, and premium packages via direct-to-consumer service. It also operates a Barbering Academy and is launching a Golf Society community program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Barbering Services

NAICS

Barber Shops (812111), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

akta.pro primary industry

Classic Barbering (Cuts & Styling) (HSALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beard & Mustache Grooming (HSALABAB), Barber Training, Apprenticeship & Education (HSALABAI), Barbering Schools & Programs (HSALANAD), Barbering (EDAOALAC)

Keywords

• Men's grooming services
• Barbershop haircuts
• Beard grooming services
• Barbering training
• Shaving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast (Greenisland)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Haircut and Grooming Services: One-time service transactions for haircuts, shaves, and grooming services. Services range from standard haircuts (£10-£25) to full grooming packages including hot towel shaves, beard work, and complimentary drinks. No recurring subscription model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harry's Barbershop is a traditional barbershop founded in 2017, providing men's haircuts, skin fades, beard grooming, hot towel shaves, head shaves, and full grooming packages from a single physical location in Greenisland, Northern Ireland. The business also operates Harry's Barbering Academy, offering hands-on training and mentorship for aspiring barbers. Services are priced per-visit (ranging from £10 to £30) and booked via the NearCut platform, with cash payments offered at a discount versus card.

Product overview

Harry's Barbershop is a traditional barbershop offering a comprehensive range of haircut and grooming services. The core offering consists of individual service offerings including Standard Haircut, Skin Fade, Beard Line Up, Head Shave, and premium packages like 'The Full Works'. Services are priced individually with the main portfolio including haircuts (£10-£30), beard grooming, hot towel shaves, and express shave add-ons. Beyond core services, the business operates Harry's Barbering Academy as a training program for aspiring barbers, and maintains a community program through the Harry's Barbershop Golf Society. The barbershop also produces podcast content featuring Harry's personal journey and insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harry's Barbershop Academy: Barbering academy providing hands-on training and education for aspiring barbers, with courses in core barbering skills and shaving techniques.

Products and services

• Standard Haircut Standard haircut service for gentlemen that excludes skin fade cuts, with optional product styling. Duration approximately 30 minutes. Priced £12–£15.
• Skin Fade Skin fade haircut with any style on top, finished with product. Duration approximately 30 minutes. Priced £17–£20 depending on style.
• Standard Haircut And Beard Line Up Combined standard gents haircut with hot towel beard line-up treatment. Priced at £22.
• Haircut and Shave (Skin Fade Included) Any haircut style combined with a skin fade and hot wet shave. Priced at £28.
• Skin Fade And Beard Line Up Skin fade haircut combined with hot wet shave beard line-up. Duration approximately 1 hour. Priced at £24.50.
• Head Shave Full head shave using a cut throat razor with hot towels, shaving soaps, and after shave balm. Referred to as 'The Works'. Priced at £20.
• The Full Works Premium grooming package including haircut or skin fade, full beard shave or beard line-up, eyebrow shape up, nose waxing, and complimentary drink. Priced at £30.
• Express Shave Add On Quick express shave add-on service. Requires comment when booking or notification to barber upon arrival. Duration approximately 30 minutes. Priced £8 cash or £10 card.
• Lads Cut Haircut service for young boys (excludes skin fade cuts) at a discounted rate of £10.
• OAP Haircut Respectful haircut service for senior citizens (OAPs), with barbers taking their time rather than rushing. Discounted rate of £10.
• Harry's Barbering Academy Educational program providing hands-on barbering training with expert guidance. Offers structured curriculum covering core barbering skills and shaving techniques, plus business skills training and networking opportunities, designed to equip aspiring barbers for career success.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chris - first student, now runs 'Cuts by Chris' barbershop in Ballynahinch, won Barber of the Year 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ruffians: UK-based chain of premium barbershops offering classic cuts, wet shaves, and grooming packages in a barbershop-plus-lounge environment. Comparable to Harry's in service mix and premium positioning, but operates at chain scale across multiple UK cities with brand recognition Harry's lacks regionally.
• Ted's Grooming Room: UK modern barbershop chain offering men's haircuts, beard grooming, and retail products. Comparable to Harry's in targeting style-conscious male customers with full grooming packages, but at multi-location chain scale.
• Truefitt & Hill: Established London gentleman's barbershop offering classic barbering, hot towel shaves, and luxury grooming packages. Comparable to Harry's premium 'Full Works' offering, but with a heritage brand, multiple locations, and own product line.
• Pankhurst London: Premium London barbershop focused on classic barbering, traditional wet shaves, and tailored grooming experiences. Comparable to Harry's emphasis on traditional techniques and hot towel services, but operating in London with higher price points.
• Murddock London: London barbershop chain combining barbering services with men's grooming product retail. Comparable to Harry's full-service approach including beard and shave work, but with a product line and multiple locations.

Regional players

• Blind Barber: US-based barbershop concept combining classic barbering with bar/lounge experience and men's grooming products. Comparable to Harry's 'sanctuary' community positioning, but operates in the US market and integrates F&B into the barbershop model.
• Fellow Barber: Modern barbershop chain in North America offering men's cuts, shaves, and grooming services with a design-led community vibe. Comparable to Harry's emphasis on atmosphere and customer experience, but operates in US/Canadian markets.

Direct peers

• London School of Barbering: UK barbering academy providing hands-on training and professional courses. Directly comparable to Harry's Barbering Academy in educational offering, but operates at significantly larger scale as a dedicated training institution.
• Barbering Academy UK: UK-based barber training school offering accredited courses in cutting, styling, and shaving. Comparable to Harry's Academy in training focus, but operates as a standalone institution rather than adjunct to a working barbershop.

Emerging players

• The Bluebeards Revenge: UK men's grooming brand producing shaving and barbering products. Adjacent peer to Harry's barbering services, sharing the men's grooming target customer but operating in product retail rather than service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/harrysbarbershop2017
• Instagraminstagram.com/harrysbarbershop2017
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harry's-barbershop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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