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Guides and research for UK barbers
What does a men's haircut cost across Kent and the UK? (2026 study)
StudyWe read the public price lists of 661 barbershops in Kent and 14 UK cities. The typical standard men's haircut costs £20, and London is the clear outlier at £30.
Turning first-time clients into regulars: a barber's guide to rebooking
Winning a new client is hard work. Keeping them is where the money is. Simple habits that turn one cut into a regular booking.
Starting out as a self-employed barber or chair renter: a practical checklist
Going self-employed or renting a chair? The registrations, sums and habits to get right in your first year, with links to the official GOV.UK guidance.
What booking software do UK barbers use? (2026 study)
StudyWe checked 8,036 UK barbershops and 651 in Kent. Only 9% had booking software we could detect. Here's who uses what, region by region, and what it costs.
How to price your cuts: a barber's guide (with real 2026 price data)
What other barbers charge, what your costs really are and how to raise prices without losing regulars, using prices from 600+ UK shops' public price lists.
Getting found on Google: a Google Business Profile guide for barbers
Your free Google Business Profile is often the first thing a new client sees. How to set it up properly, based on Google's own guidance and data from 651 Kent shops.
How to reduce no-shows at your barbershop: 9 practical fixes
Reminders, easy rebooking, fair deposits and a friendly policy. Practical, low-cost ways to cut no-shows without upsetting good clients.
Website vs Instagram-only: does your barbershop really need a website?
Instagram is brilliant for showing your work. But it isn't a website. A fair look at what each does, with data from 651 Kent barbershops.
What booking software actually costs UK barbers (2026)
Booksy, Fresha, Nearcut, Square and Setmore compared fairly: monthly fees, commissions and the small print, checked on each provider's own pricing page.
Walk-ins vs booked appointments: which is right for your barbershop?
Walk-ins built the British barbershop. Appointments fill the diary. Here's a fair look at both, and how many shops mix the two.
Missed calls and no-shows: the business you don't see
Unanswered calls and empty chairs rarely show up in your accounts, but they add up. A simple way to measure what they cost your barbershop.
What it really costs a barbershop to have no online presence
Most UK barbers still can't be booked online. Here's what that quietly costs you, with simple sums you can run for your own shop.