With the volume of well-maintained beards roaming the city, it’s no surprise Klang Valley has more than its fair share of the best barber shops. The kind of establishments that you know you’d walk out a million dollars on as you settle into the mirror-facing chair, ready to be transformed into a fresher, cleaner-cut version of yourself.
Because while getting a regular trim is a fact of life for us all, there’s no need for grooming to become a chore. Especially with so many barber shops here which offer a service that rivals many hospitality establishments, you might as well do it properly and enjoy a moment of calm between appointments.
So if you’re on the hunt for a new spot to get your haircut, or your regular barber is booked till next month, here are the best barber shops in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya to freshen things up.
Truefitt & Hill
Known as the world’s oldest barber shops, Truefitt & Hill needs no introduction. Sophisticated, effective and packed with knowledge and experience, the barber shop has spent the last two centuries creating top quality men’s grooming products and services.
Address: For the full list of locations, click here.
Gentlemen’s Tonic
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A luxury male grooming brand founded in the UK, Gentlemen’s Tonic is part traditional barber shop, part urban male spa and part skincare specialist. It boasts a full and wide-ranging menu of treatments dedicated to the modern men, which include facial treatments, massages and barbering alongside shaving and styling services for the more hirsutely-blessed.
Address: For the full list of locations, click here.
The Oven Cuttery
Helmed by barber and pomade-maker Kevin Cottie Tan, The Oven Cuttery is a relaxing abode offering up high-end cuts, hot towel shaves and tight fades. To make your visit more special, enjoy a cuppa while you get your trim.
Address: 21, Jalan SS 21/34, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
52 Barbers
Situated within APW, Bangsar, 52 Barbers is a rustic, vintage-looking barber shop that attracts patrons from all over the neighbourhood, most likely due to the popularity of its founder, McBe. As is the standard for most modern barber shops, the services you’ll get here are bespoke gentleman cuts, shaves and beard trims.
Address: 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Sweeney Ted
Founder Ted founded Sweeney Ted after cutting his teeth at The Oven Cuttery. Besides offering haircuts and hot towel clean shaves, the barber shop also stocks hair clay, beard oil and other grooming products from Australian brand, Burly Fellow, and an American men’s cosmetic and self-care brand, O’Douds.
Address: The Hub SS2, Lot A-M-06, Block A Mezzanine Floor, 19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
The Barber Bus
The Barber Bus is exactly what it sounds like, a stationary bus that’s been converted into a modern barber for a snip and shave. The first of its kind in Malaysia, the barber shop caters primarily to the locals of Mont Kiara, from children to men of all ages.
Address: Lower Ground 5 Level Arcoris, Jalan Kiara 4, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Kingsmen Barbershop
An old school barber shop specialising in classic, timeless haircuts, Kingsmen Barbershop offers an extensive range of services that cover all your grooming needs. Nestled discreetly within Intermark Mall, it fits the bill with its old-school charm and polished approach to service.
Address: Lot 2-07A, Intermark Mall, 348, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Featured image: The Oven Cuttery