Chris Gents Hair Stylists
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About Chris Gents Hair Stylists
Chris Gents Hair Stylists is a barber shop on Cavell St in London, run across multiple generations with fathers, sons, and grandsons involved. The shop has operated in the same community for decades, and a wall of qualifications and certificates is on display inside. Services cover haircuts, beard trims, and shaves, with a standard cut taking around 25 minutes. Walk-ins are accommodated, and no reservation is needed. It opens Monday to Saturday, closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haircut, beard trim, shave and hair wash skipped.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haircut, beard trim, shave and hair wash skipped.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars return most often for the haircut and beard trim from the owner himself, with several longtime customers describing years, even decades, of consistently good cuts and a welcoming, chatty atmosphere. Close behind is praise for the wider team, with one visitor singling out a shave squeezed in before the barber's next appointment, done efficiently and priced reasonably, and another crediting the owner's grandson for a great first-time experience. Reviewers also note fair, sometimes below-rival pricing. One dissenting account describes a rushed, rough cut finished in about eight minutes rather than the usual twenty-five, with no offer to wash the hair beforehand, leaving that customer feeling it wasn't worth the twenty-one pounds charged. Longtime patrons point to the shop's long-running presence in the community and its clean, well-stocked setup as reasons they keep returning.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars return most often for the haircut and beard trim from the owner himself, with several longtime customers describing years, even decades, of consistently good cuts and a welcoming, chatty atmosphere. Close behind is praise for the wider team, with one visitor singling out a shave squeezed in before the barber's next appointment, done efficiently and priced reasonably, and another crediting the owner's grandson for a great first-time experience. Reviewers also note fair, sometimes below-rival pricing. One dissenting account describes a rushed, rough cut finished in about eight minutes rather than the usual twenty-five, with no offer to wash the hair beforehand, leaving that customer feeling it wasn't worth the twenty-one pounds charged. Longtime patrons point to the shop's long-running presence in the community and its clean, well-stocked setup as reasons they keep returning.
Featured reviews
- Subhadeep Sarkar
“Squeezed in a shave before his next appointment when I walked in! Was efficient and priced reasonably.”
- Jonty Andrews
“Great haircuts, will be coming back for sure. Chris is fantastic and welcoming. Gave me the exact trim I was looking for.”
- Andy Ellis
“I was looking for a barber's that would suit an older chap like myself. This one seemed to fit the bill so I went along to have a look. I courteously welcomed in, Chris asked for for and took careful note of my requirements, good chat, great cut and a fair price. Saw a friend shortly afterwards and she said it looked really good. I shall be back.”
- Vitu Karlmarx
“I've been going to Chris' for years now and he always gave me a fantastic haircut and beard trim. One of the best barbers in London for sure.”
- Thanbir Rahman
“The shop is a pillar of the community having served for over 100 years as the community barbershop. I have been going to Chris' for the past 8 years and not once have I left the shop feeling less than extremely satisfied. The shop and the tools are always clean and stocked up with all relevant products. Over the COVID pandemic, Chris ensured the shop took precautionary and legal measurements, including getting further accreditation to add to the large wall of qualifications he has on display. Chris and the team have never failed and I am lucky to consider them as good friends now as well.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Offers beverages
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Accepts walk-ins
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- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Transgender safe space
Location
Barbershops near Chris Gents Hair Stylists
- Ali's Barber Shop4.32410.7 mi
long wait times, taper fade haircuts, £9 standard haircut
- Hobbs Barbers4.63181.6 mi
cut exactly as asked, conversation during the cut, quirky decor and music
- Making The Cut4.93972.4 mi
beard trimming, unclear pricing, complementary hair wash
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gents Hair Stylists | 4.7135 | — | haircut, beard trim, shave |
| Ali's Barber Shop | 4.3241 | 0.7 mi | long wait times, taper fade haircuts, £9 standard haircut |
| Hobbs Barbers | 4.6318 | 1.6 mi | cut exactly as asked, conversation during the cut, quirky decor and music |
| Making The Cut | 4.9397 | 2.4 mi | beard trimming, unclear pricing, complementary hair wash |
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