New stylists announcement!

We’re excited to announce that not one, but TWO new stylists will be joining the team, offering a variety of hairdressing and barbering services throughout the week. Appointments can be booked through our online booking system and will be available to book from 5th and 6th Jan, as our stylists will begin haircutting from 19th

Open Barbers is recruiting!

For the first time, Open Barbers is actively recruiting for an exciting position in our very well established queer hairdressing salon. We have been aware that we can’t meet the needs of our clients for a little while and the time has come for us to try to provide more haircuts so that booking in

Massage by Flo is coming back to Open Barbers

We are delighted to announce that Massage by Flo is coming back to Open Barbers from Sunday 7th May until Tuesday 4th July. Flo is doing another guest spot for us here at the salon while Mercedez is away for May/June. Here is what Flo says about herself: “Hello I’m Flo (she/her), I’m a queer

Free workshops at Open Barbers

***FREE WORKSHOPS AT OPEN BARBERS, TICKETS RELEASED TODAY!*** We will be hosting Three workshops as part of Amy Pennington’s residency at Open Barbers. Please email Amy at lookbookob@gmail.com on this date to reserve your place – places are limited so get in there quick! 1) Scottee on Saturday 2nd July ‘Let’s Be Angry’ Scottee invites any aspiring

Painting the new salon

Here’s some of our wonderful volunteers painting the new salon over the past 2 weeks, which were weeks 5 – 6 of the renovation process. We are so grateful to each and every one of you! xxx

Open Barbers Etsy Shop Now Open!

OPEN BARBERS ETSY SHOP NOW OPEN! https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/openbarbers We are very excited to announce that our online shop is now open, and we have these amazing tote bags specially designed by Uve Rivera! Also more of Amy Pennington’s lovely t-shirts! Badges and stickers! Treats for all! You can find Uve on Instagram @uvethekid All money from

8 places left on workshop with Kate Moross

Only 8 places left on this workshop with the incredible Kate Moross! Support Open Barbers with £50 and get 2 hours learning hand drawn lettering techniques, a signed book AND a print to take home! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/openbarbersvenue

Dazed & Confused online feature Open Barbers

“Despite the huge rise in recognition for gender fluidity during 2015, there’s still a lot of work to be done. With LGBTQI nightlife venues closing left right and centre, sometimes it can feel like the physical queer community is fading quickly. More so, the gap between prominent transgender stories – such as Caitlyn Jenner’s –