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15 Modern Barber Shops In Malaysia For Haircuts You Won’t Regret

Bringing back the old school experience of going to a barbershop with a contemporary twist!

Cover image via Amplitude Barbershop Facebook

1. Amplitude Barbershop @ Subang Jaya

Nestled in a corner of Amplitude the music store is a barbershop helmed by chief barber Lex Low, who came up with the idea of having a place for musicians to get together and play music or look for musical gear... and get a haircut at the same time.

Location: 31, Jalan USJ 9/5P, 47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Monday: 11.00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 11.00am to 10.00pm

Contact Details: Call 03-8081 3234 or e-mail [email protected] for appointments and enquiries.

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2. Joe's Barber Shop @ Various locations

Established by Joe Flizzow of Malaysian rap duo Too Phat, Joe's Barber Shop is one of the first to revamp the barber shop concept to appeal to modern man (and woman).

Locations:
1. 18, Jalan SS 15/8b, SS 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. Tel.: 03-5613 7000
2. Jalan Medan Pb 2A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. Tel.: 03-8920 0544
3. Rasta, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel.: 013-787 3115

Opening Hours: 12.00pm to 11.00pm daily.

Contact Details: E-mail [email protected] for further enquiries.

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3. Barber by Servus @ Kota Damansara

Founded by long-time barbers Shai and Luwie, Barber by Servus promises meticulous, attention-to-detail service even when faced with unorthodox hairstyle requests.

Location: Lot 2-1 (Lakeside Wing), Sunsuria Avenue, Persiaran Mahogani, PJU 5 Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 12.00pm to 12.00am
Friday: 3.00pm to 12.00am
Saturday and Sunday: 12.00pm to 12.00am

Contact Details: Call 014-264 5308 for appointments and further enquiries.

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4. Edd the Barber @ Ampang

Stepping into Edd the Barber is akin to being transported to a different side of the world, with its bright red doors and Brit-inspired decor.

Location: B-01-G, Ground Floor, Block B, Dataran Palma, Jalan Selaman 1, Off Jalan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 11.00am to 11.00pm
Friday: 3.00pm to 12.00am
Saturday: 11.00am to 12.00am
Sunday: 11.00am to 11.00pm

Contact Details: Call 03-4266 7421 or e-mail [email protected] for appointments and further enquiries.

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5. Ramlee's Sport Barbersclub @ TTDI and Shah Alam

Founded in February 2015, Ramlee's Sport Barbersclub bags the honour of being the first sports concept barbershop in Malaysia.

Locations:
1. No. 37A (First Floor), Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel.: 03-7723 8617
2. D-12-1, Jalan Serai Wangi M 16/M, Alam Avenue 2, Seksyen 16, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor. Tel.: 03-5523 7496

Opening Hours: 11.00am to 9.00pm daily.

Contact Details: E-mail [email protected] for further enquiries.

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6. Wak Doyok Barbershop @ Subang Jaya

No one knows what its namesake is famous for, but you can be sure you'll be stepping out of Wak Doyok Barbershop looking as dapper as the fashion icon himself.

Location: No. 7, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 11.30am to 11.00pm
Friday: 3.00pm to 11.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11.30am to 11.00pm

Contact Details: Call 018-229 8825 for appointments and enquiries.

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7. Zenon Barbershop @ Cheras

Apart from the usual barbershop trim and shave service, Zenon Barbershop takes on a whole range of styles both classic and modern such as rockenrow, jazz, caferacer, and vibe.

Location: 51, Jalan Dwitasik, Dataran Dwitasik, Bandar Sri Permaisuri, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 10.30am to 10.30pm daily. Closed on Friday.

Contact Details: Call 010-235 5000 or e-mail [email protected] for appointments and enquiries.

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8. The Barbers Lounge @ Desa Sri Hartamas

The Barbers Lounge aims to bring back the classic barbershop environment i.e. with old school values and a commitment to quality for the modern age.

Location: 20 Jalan 28/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 11.00am to 9.00pm daily. Closed on Tuesday.

Contact Details: Call 03-2856 7399 or e-mail [email protected] for appointments or enquiries.

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9. Barbero Barber Shop @ Jalan Setiawangsa

With close to 10k followers on Instagram, Barbero Barber Shop is the go-to place for students, who get a RM5 discount for haircuts.

Location: D-0-12, Setiawangsa Business Suite, Jalan Setiawangsa 11, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 12.00pm to 10.30pm
Friday: 3.00pm to 10.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12.00pm to 10.30pm

Contact Details: Call 012-308 6040 for appointments and enquiries.

10. Walter Barbershop @ Bangi

Classic or contemporary hairstyles are no issue for the barbers of Walter Barbershop, which was established in 2015. They also use their own brand of pomade - The Walter Pomade product line.

Location: Lot 7-9, Bangunan Pusanika, Lingkungan Ilmu UKM, 43650 Bangi, Selangor.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 6.30pm and 7.45pm to 10.00pm.

Contact Details: Call 012-579 3132 or e-mail [email protected] for appointments and enquiries.

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11. Son & Dad Barber @ Georgetown, Penang

Tucked in a quaint shophouse within the Georgetown heritage site, the barbers of Son & Dad Barber are known to don white lab coats while on the job. The barbershop frequently serves locals and even backpackers in need of an urgent haircut.

Location: 53A Lebuh Acheh, 10200 Georgetown, Penang.

Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm daily.

Contact Details: Call 04-263 0019 or e-mail [email protected] for appointments and enquiries.

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12. Eroll Barbershop @ Various locations

Operating in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and Kuala Kangsar, Eroll Barbershop combines classic Malaysian-style barbershop interior with a hint of Americana for a nostalgic yet Western environment.

Locations:
1. G29 Bandar Baru, Kuala Kangsar, Perlis. Tel.: 016-950 3974
2. No. 13, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, 30300 Ipoh, Perak. Tel.: 05-241 4413
3. The Garage KL, Jalan Hillview, Taman Sri Ukay, 68000 Ampang, Selangor. Tel.: 013-600 8064

Opening Hours: 11.00am to 7.00pm daily. Closed on Friday.

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13. Gunténg Barber Shop @ Various locations

Having spearheaded the modern barbershop concept in Pahang, Gunténg Barber Shop has since expanded to two more branches in Kuantan, Pahang and even to Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.

Locations:
1. Main outlet @ Kuantan, Pahang
2. Taman Tas branch @ Kuantan, Pahang
3. Indera Mahkota branch @ Kuantan, Pahang
4. Ayer Keroh, Melaka branch
5. Seremban, Negeri Sembilan branch

Full addresses, opening hours, and contact details can be found within the links above.

14. 1855 Tonsorial Parlour @ Johor Bahru

Tucked away in a small corner of a factory building, 1855 Tonsorial Parlour has served famous patrons such as comedian Afdlin Shauki and even the Minister of Youth and Sports himself, Khairy Jamaluddin!

Location: Kilang Bateri, Jalan Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim.

Opening Hours: 1.00pm to 11.00pm daily.

Contact Details: Call 017-712 6512 for appointments and enquiries.

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15. Fendi Barber Shop @ Johor Bahru

Housed in a metal commercial shipping container, Fendi Barber Shop has operating branches in Johor AND Singapore.

Locations:
1. 29, Jalan Susur Dewata 1, Larkin Perdana, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor.
2. BZ-18 Kompleks Setia Indah, Taman Setia Indah, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Opening Hours: 11.00am to 9.00pm daily. Closed on Monday.

Contact Details: Call 017-720 5113 for appointments and enquiries.

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