Haar Barbaar

FYI, the prices (as painted on the window) are 15 euro for beard trim, 45 euro for a haircut, and 60 euro for both. Looked like a nice place, but a little too expensive for my budget.
Also, they are open Tuesday-​Friday 11 – 6, Saturday 11 – 5, closed Sundays and Mondays.

«Sorry ladies, Men only» can be read in the entrance and to be honest, I appreciate it.
The barbers are quite friendly and will offer you a beer or a coffee as soon as you sit down on the waiting area.
Amazing music playing, great conversation, the smell of beard oil fills the barbershop making it an enjoyable experience.
An extremely cinematic place.
If you have a long beard, come for a trim with the expert staff or just a haircut. You will definitely be satisfied.
They also sell beard care products at fair prices.
I’ll definitely become a regular

Growing a beard is not just a matter of not shaving as many non beardies might think.
The hairs sprouting out of your face have a mind of their own, more so than the hair on your head (should you be so lucky to have some). This means that, depending on what kind of beard you want to grow means more or less attention to it. Just like that mop on your head.
Due to the Hipsters (I don’t think they actually exist anymore as they’ve been copied more than a Hermès Birkin bag) barber shops have been sprouting out like mushrooms.
I’m terrible keeping my beard in shape, first of all there is symmetry and of course everybody who has a beard has had at least one accident where he cut off too much on one side… Gone is the beard.
Haar Barbaar is are a friendly bunch of guys who have specialised in hair on guys and this specifically includes beards. They themselves are good showcases of what’s possible. It’s a male only affair, no women even for just a short trim. Sorry ladies.
The atmosphere could be described as that of a 1930’s hair saloon. The chairs, the music, the everything.
No appointments possible, just walk in and one of the barbers asks what you’re wishes are and will inform you of the waiting time (they have recently opened a second very large store in the Rozemarijnsteeg, that one needs to be lived in a bit more as it still smelled of paint when I was there the other week).
If the wait is not to long you’ll be invited to take a seat and have a drink. Second time I was there the wait was over 40 min and I was directed to their much larger twin store.
I had grown my beard such that it would be possible to cut some shape into it and I wanted a professional to do it. So there I was for a second time at Haar barbaar. Though I don’t think 15 Euros for work on a beard is exactly cheap but the time and precision this guy spend on making my beard look the way I wanted was definitely worth it. I guess it’s like women spending 100 Euros on having their nails done (-;
When I walked in had a a ‘sad beard’ no direction, no shape just size. Nick of Haar Barbaar spend 30 minutes of pure concentration cutting and shaping it back into a ‘happy beard’.
Happy beard, happy me!
I so wish I still had hair on my head so they could do a double pompadour!
Pricey, but to me worth it for not ruining the beard I’ve spend months to grow… No it only needs some regular professional attention.

When the straight razor came out and I turned my neck so he could shave I remember thinking WTF am I doing… but it was the cleanest and closest shave I’ve had. The full treatment is the hot towel and skin oils, then shave and after the cold towel. Recommended for the Amsterdam gentleman.

Update: they opened a second shop 500m from this one. If there is too much people in front of you, ask for directions (straight line, can’t miss) to their new shop.
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Great place, lively and friendly staff. The setting is spot on, music is great and you get free drinks.
I went of a trim of my beard, great recommendation on style and line. Did not yet do a haircut, but they seem to know what works for you. Compared to other barber shops I visited, not that expensive (for a beard). They also have a good range of beard products too.
Definitely coming back to make sure the jungle stays looking good.
FYI, it’s first come first served, no appointments possible. But there are 3 barbers working on the team, so it goes quick.

Love this place! All the barbers share a good open and friendly attitude all whilst great music accompanies your cut or shave.

Love this place! I have been three times, and despite having a different barber each time I got really nice hair cuts. Have only had to wait once, but that is okay, they have a nice sofa, great manly magazines and they will offer you a beer, whisky or coffee

MEN ONLY!!!
Go back in time and cut your hair or trimm/​shave your beard like a gentleman with really good service!
Really great place and good Music!