Barberette

At Barberette we offer distinct hair styles, cuts, colours and shaves, specialising in sharp, sculpted shapes. Our pricing is gender-neutral: we charge on the basis of the work we do for you, not on your gender. We cover everything from quiffs to long hair, pin ups, flat-tops to cut-throat razor shaves, decorative clipper work to colouring. Most importantly, we give you the cut you want: we have no boundaries or pre-set ideas about what is best for you.

We have an active role in the Hackney community, and as well as a community notice board, we run monthly exhibitions, charity fundraising events, clients parties and dance nights in and around London

“In 2012, I decided it was time to set up my own business, one where everyone was welcome, where the approach and the pricing were gender-neutral, and where every client would feel empowered to ask for – and get – what they wanted. I aim to achieve this through the highest standards of professionalism.

“I teach, mentor, and participate in the community, whether it is LGBT events, arts events, or hairstyling shows and colleges. Hairstyling is more than great hair: it is about how we connect to the world as ourselves, and I and my associates are committed to delivering a new and inclusive approach to visual and style identity.”  Klara Vanove