Making The Cut
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About Making The Cut
Making The Cut is a barber shop on The Cut in London, a short walk from Waterloo station. The shop takes walk-ins rather than bookings, so customers arrive and are seen without an appointment. A full service package covers both haircut and beard trimming and shaping, and a complementary hair wash is included alongside the haircut. Prices are listed on a small board inside the shop rather than posted outside or online. It opens daily, giving flexibility to those passing through the area on any given day of the week.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beard trimming, unclear pricing, complementary hair wash and haircut quality inconsistent.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beard trimming, unclear pricing, complementary hair wash and haircut quality inconsistent.
Customer Review Summary
Haircuts paired with beard trims draw most of the praise here, with several reviewers returning specifically for the full service package of a cut plus beard work, sometimes even traveling back from other cities or flying in monthly to get it done. Complimentary hair washes get singled out as a nice touch alongside the cut, and more than one reviewer calls out the friendly, welcoming feel and reasonable prices. That said, the experience isn't universally consistent: one reviewer describes a language barrier that led to a beard shaping coming out wrong and an impatient barber, plus frustration that pricing wasn't clearly posted, resulting in a £20 charge for beard shaping alone that felt excessive. Another reviewer separately calls the barber rude and dismissive of instructions, leaving the haircut mediocre. Against that, the more common account is of walk-ins turning into repeat customers, with several saying they'll be back and one thanking the shop directly for a cut that came out "exactly" as wanted.
Customer Review Summary
Haircuts paired with beard trims draw most of the praise here, with several reviewers returning specifically for the full service package of a cut plus beard work, sometimes even traveling back from other cities or flying in monthly to get it done. Complimentary hair washes get singled out as a nice touch alongside the cut, and more than one reviewer calls out the friendly, welcoming feel and reasonable prices. That said, the experience isn't universally consistent: one reviewer describes a language barrier that led to a beard shaping coming out wrong and an impatient barber, plus frustration that pricing wasn't clearly posted, resulting in a £20 charge for beard shaping alone that felt excessive. Another reviewer separately calls the barber rude and dismissive of instructions, leaving the haircut mediocre. Against that, the more common account is of walk-ins turning into repeat customers, with several saying they'll be back and one thanking the shop directly for a cut that came out "exactly" as wanted.
Featured reviews
- Rishab Shah
“The overall experience was terrible. The barber was rude and did not care about the instructions i was trying to give him. The haircut was mediocre.”
- mark Leonard
“I used this barbershop Saturday just gone, simply put it was perfect....exactly how I wanted it. 5-star - thank you!”
- Alex Morton
“Got a great haircut and the staff was very friendly and conversational. Excellent service and a great price too.”
- Jay
“I have had my hair cut here twice, both times being cut by Cihan. Alongside an incredible haircut, he is very friendly and very welcoming, offering a complementary hair wash and great company throughout the cut. I strongly recommend this barbershop.”
- Simon Mann
“Great cut and service for a very reasonable price. Looking forward to coming back!Thanks Ayden!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Good for kids
- On-site services
- Beverages
- Toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Accepts walk-ins
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- Crowd· 1
- Transgender safe space
Location
Barbershops near Making The Cut
- Hobbs Barbers4.63180.8 mi
exact haircut as requested, barber conversation, quirky shop decor
- Cutting Crew Barbers4.51691.3 mi
clean beard trims, precise haircuts, affordable pricing
- Luli's Barbers4.82061.5 mi
haircut, barber banter, chess games
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Making The Cut | 4.9397 | — | beard trimming, unclear pricing, complementary hair wash |
| Hobbs Barbers | 4.6318 | 0.8 mi | exact haircut as requested, barber conversation, quirky shop decor |
| Cutting Crew Barbers | 4.5169 | 1.3 mi | clean beard trims, precise haircuts, affordable pricing |
| Luli's Barbers | 4.8206 | 1.5 mi | haircut, barber banter, chess games |
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