
Jims Barber Shop
Quick info
About Jims Barber Shop
On Ballyclare Rd in Newtownabbey, Jims Barber Shop is a barber shop taking customers on a walk-in basis, with no need to book ahead. Cuts include number 1 and number 2 clipper work alongside skin fades. The shop runs Monday to Saturday, staying closed on Wednesdays and Sundays, and operates daytime hours only. A queue is common, and it can run long at busier times. Parking is available a short distance from the shop, making it easier to stop in without arranging a time in advance.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention botched fade haircuts, long queues, number 2 all over cut and skin fades.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention botched fade haircuts, long queues, number 2 all over cut and skin fades.
Customer Review Summary
Skin fades and fresh trims draw the most praise, with several long-time customers citing reasonable prices and quick service that rarely requires a wait, and one reviewer contrasts the shop favorably against a nearby Turkish barber. Close behind, regulars highlight a welcoming atmosphere and staff able to cut a symmetrical beard or a clean, neat trim for kids. Queues can run long at busy times, though a few say timing a visit around this helps. A recurring complaint centers on fades: one customer asked for a mid fade and instead got a no.1 shaved straight to the top with no blending, while a friend's fade in the same visit came out like a bowl cut; another customer's number 2 all-over left missed patches after a long wait outside, and a separate review flags visible bad lines. One visitor also felt unacknowledged by a barber while other customers received a friendlier welcome. Others describe returning monthly, or for nearly a decade, without a bad haircut.
Customer Review Summary
Skin fades and fresh trims draw the most praise, with several long-time customers citing reasonable prices and quick service that rarely requires a wait, and one reviewer contrasts the shop favorably against a nearby Turkish barber. Close behind, regulars highlight a welcoming atmosphere and staff able to cut a symmetrical beard or a clean, neat trim for kids. Queues can run long at busy times, though a few say timing a visit around this helps. A recurring complaint centers on fades: one customer asked for a mid fade and instead got a no.1 shaved straight to the top with no blending, while a friend's fade in the same visit came out like a bowl cut; another customer's number 2 all-over left missed patches after a long wait outside, and a separate review flags visible bad lines. One visitor also felt unacknowledged by a barber while other customers received a friendlier welcome. Others describe returning monthly, or for nearly a decade, without a bad haircut.
Featured reviews
- Shay Patino
“Overall, it’s an average barber shop. There were two lovely staff members, Siobhan and Darren, who were pleasant and professional. However, another barber didn’t acknowledge us or offer a greeting, even though he was quite friendly with other customers — perhaps because we’re not locals. My older son was happy with his haircut; Siobhan did a clean and neat job. My younger son felt his cut was just “okay.” Not entirely sure if we’ll return, as we didn’t feel particularly welcomed during our visit. Although I can recommend this place for locals.”
- Michael Harvey
“Excellent hair cut. The best staff. Have been coming for nearly 10 years now. Never a bad haircut.”
- Mr Bid
“Great cuts, fair price, welcoming atmosphere, seasoned barbers. Can communicate effectively what I wish to be done and can cut a symmetrical beard(looking at you, Turkish “Barbers”). Head and shoulders above others in the borough that have overconfident / undertrained barbers”
- Tony C
“The worst hair cut I've ever had. Ive never complained about a barbers before but I'm very upset. I don't know if it's gone downhill recently as I've heard they had done good haircuts previously but myself and my friend both went together. I asked for a mid fade no.1. The lady proceeded to shave a no.1 right to the top of my head! I couldn't believe it as it was happening. No fade just a straight no 1 army style haircut blended with a comb and the no. 1. I am really upset as I was growing my hair on top for about 7 months and only wanted the bottom of sides to be faded. The haircut was finished within 5 minutes and no longer. And there was no-one in the line after us so they couldn't have been in a hurry. I'm honestly gutted as not only did she not know how to fade but she took too much off and finished inside 5 minutes. My friends haircut by a different lady was also over in the same length of time. He asked for a fade and his was marginally better but terribly blended and looked like a bowl cut. We are both really unhappy. I am writing this review to warn anyone who doesn't want this style of haircut to avoid like the plague. I'm extra gutted because I gave the lady a couple of pound tip out of habit and I think I was in shock. I'm sure there's been good people working here before but this wasr truely unacceptable and feels like a cruel prank.”
- Kamil Barnas
“👎 low quality, bad lines visible, definitely not recommended …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
Location
Barbershops near Jims Barber Shop
- BT36 Barber Co4.71151.5 mi
skilled fades, appointment-only booking, tea or coffee offered
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jims Barber Shop | 4.7129 | — | botched fade haircuts, long queues, number 2 all over cut |
| BT36 Barber Co | 4.7115 | 1.5 mi | skilled fades, appointment-only booking, tea or coffee offered |
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