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The 10 best barbers in Leeds

Choosing a barber in Leeds is easier when you know whether you need children’s haircuts, textured-hair experience, beard work or a particular fade. Check how the barber handles your requested style and whether the shop suits your appointment needs.

Some offer short-notice appointments, online booking or walk-ins, while others provide consultations, hot-towel shaves and grooming combinations.

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We built this list of barbers in Leeds by asking simple questions: is this what the business really does, what do its customers think, and does it explain its work openly?

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Compare 10 barbers in Leeds

House 101 - Gents Barbers, Leeds#1
What it has going for it
  • Online appointment scheduling

  • Skin fade and beard combinations

  • Junior zero fade service

House 101 - Gents Barbers

5.0417 reviews
857 York Rd, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 6AX, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Men and boys wanting booked barbering appointments

House 101 - Gents Barbers cuts men’s and boys’ hair, with services including skin fades, regular cuts, beard trims and beard line-ups. Combined appointments are available for clients wanting a haircut and beard service together, while junior zero fades are also listed.

Appointments can be booked through the online scheduler, allowing customers to select a service and time in advance. Published prices include £20 for a skin fade, £15 for a gents regular cut, £10 for a beard trim and line-up, and £18 for a junior zero fade. The shop’s service is aimed at all ages and includes both hair and beard grooming.

Sulltan cuts, Leeds#2
What it has going for it
  • Barbers select a suitable style

  • Individual haircut advice

Sulltan cuts

5.0362 reviews
1 Norville Ter, Headingley, Leeds LS6 1BS, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Clients wanting help choosing a haircut

Haircuts are tailored to the individual at Sulltan cuts, with barbers selecting a suitable style when a client is unsure which cut to choose. The shop provides a straightforward barbering service for people wanting advice as well as a fresh haircut.

Its team also offers beard and grooming guidance through the consultation, helping clients who want a look chosen around their appearance rather than a pre-selected style. The business is aimed at customers seeking barbering in a welcoming shop setting.

Cut above gents barbers, Leeds#3
What it has going for it
  • Long and short haircuts

  • Online advance booking

  • Complimentary hot drinks

Cut above gents barbers

5.0242 reviews
260 Burley Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2NY, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Men and boys wanting consultation-led cuts by appointment

Haircuts for men and boys are the focus at Cut above gents barbers, where appointments can be booked online before visiting the shop. The barber works with both long and short hair, using a consultation to understand the desired style and offer advice about shape, texture and maintenance.

The shop provides a relaxed grooming setting with complimentary hot drinks, magazines and television, and also lists nose waxing among its services. Advance booking helps clients avoid waiting around, while the barber’s consultation-led approach can suit someone unsure how to describe the cut they want. advance booking system is a useful feature for clients planning a visit around work, school or other commitments.

W2 Barbershop, Leeds#4
What it has going for it
  • Children’s haircuts

  • 3C curl experience

  • Cuts and beard trims

W2 Barbershop

4.9850 reviews
131 Easterly Rd, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2TP, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Adults and children wanting tailored cuts or beard trims

W2 Barbershop provides barbering services for adults and children, including cuts, beard trims and styling. The team takes time to understand the desired look, and its barbers have experience helping children who may need extra patience and reassurance in the chair.

The shop also handles textured hair, including natural 3C corkscrew curls. Appointments take place in a relaxed setting with seating and coffee available. Customers can book a regular cut, a restyle or a beard trim, with the barbering team including Rich, AB, Mabs and Eti.

Modern Barbers, Leeds#5
What it has going for it
  • Hair advice for receding styles

  • Family haircuts

  • Short-notice appointments

Modern Barbers

4.91,002 reviews
Modern Hairdressing, 23 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds LS1 6LQ, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Adults, children and skin-fade cuts

Modern Barbers cuts hair for adults and children, with skin fades and tailored recommendations among the services described. The barbers have worked with customers seeking advice about a receding hairline as well as families booking cuts for several children.

Short-notice appointments have also been accommodated, making the shop useful when a haircut is needed quickly. Customers can discuss the look they want with the barber, then receive a clean cut shaped around their hair and preferences.

Zaza Barbers, Leeds#6
What it has going for it
  • Police-car haircut setting

  • Haircuts for toddlers

  • Children’s barber appointments

Zaza Barbers

4.9931 reviews
Unit 8, Zaza Barbers, Middleton District Centre, Ring Rd Middleton, Middleton, Leeds LS10 4AX, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Families booking haircuts for young children

Haircuts for adults, children and toddlers are offered at Zaza Barbers, with the team adapting the experience to younger customers. A child’s haircut can take place in a police car, giving toddlers and very young visitors a distinctive setting for their trim.

The barbers also focus on understanding the requested style before cutting, with men’s haircuts described alongside children’s appointments. It suits families looking for a shop where children can feel comfortable, as well as adults wanting a straightforward haircut.

Al Barber, Leeds#7
What it has going for it
  • Haircuts, beard trims and cut-throat shaves

  • Dedicated kids’ cut service

  • Branches at Headrow and Queens Arcade

Al Barber

4.9614 reviews
5c The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Adults and children booking haircuts, beard trims or shaves

Haircuts, beard trims and cut-throat shaves are available at Al Barber, with services designed for adults and children. The barber shop’s service list includes short back and sides cuts, kids’ cuts and traditional shaving, while its product range adds options for maintaining a finished style at home.

Al Barber operates branches at the Headrow and Queens Arcade, giving customers a choice of city-centre settings. Its premium beard service can include shaping and a hot-towel treatment, while the shop also offers tea or coffee during visits. The business suits customers looking for a haircut, beard tidy-up or traditional shave in one barbering appointment.

URBAN Barbers, Leeds#8
What it has going for it
  • Works from hairstyle images

  • Cuts longer hair

  • Beard styling available

URBAN Barbers

4.9482 reviews
3 Hyde Park Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1PY, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Clients wanting tailored cuts or beard styling

URBAN Barbers cuts hair and shapes beards for clients wanting anything from a straightforward trim to a more individual style. The shop also works with longer hair, making it relevant to people who usually visit a salon but want to try a barber.

Barbers take time to understand the requested look, including styles shown in a photograph, then adapt the cut as it develops. The service suits regular customers and first-time visitors seeking a clean, defined finish, with consultations that help translate an idea into a workable haircut.

Kurdish Style Barber, Leeds#9
What it has going for it
  • Kurdish barbering heritage

  • Hot towel shaves and finishes

  • Children’s cuts and fades

Kurdish Style Barber

5.0133 reviews
336 Tong Rd, Leeds LS12 3TN, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Men and boys wanting hair and beard grooming

Precision cuts, skin fades, beard trims and hot towel shaves form the core of Kurdish Style Barber’s grooming service in Gamble Hill. The shop also offers black mask waxing, threading, nose and ear hair removal, and complete grooming packages for men of different ages. Children under 16 have their own haircut and skin-fade options.

Customers can choose a classic cut, an ultra-short all-over style or a modern fade, then add beard shaping and a hot towel finish. The service menu also includes traditional shaving treatments and facial grooming, giving visitors a route from a simple haircut to a fuller grooming appointment.

Found Barbers, Leeds#10
What it has going for it
  • Walk-in barber service

  • Beard detailing

  • Individual haircut approach

Found Barbers

4.9304 reviews
242 Wetherby Rd, Leeds LS17 8NH, United Kingdom
Well suited to
Families wanting adaptable haircuts and trims

Haircuts, beard work and trims for children and adults are available at Found Barbers. The shop adapts cuts to the individual rather than applying one standard style, with evidence also describing beard detailing and haircuts for longer hair.

Children are welcomed through conversation and a non-intimidating environment, making the shop suitable for families as well as adults. Walk-ins are accepted, so customers can visit without arranging an appointment in advance, subject to the shop’s capacity at the time.

Choosing between them

#BusinessRatingReviewsWell suited to
#1House 101 - Gents Barbers 5.0417Men and boys wanting booked barbering appointments
#2Sulltan cuts 5.0362Clients wanting help choosing a haircut
#3Cut above gents barbers 5.0242Men and boys wanting consultation-led cuts by appointment
#4W2 Barbershop 4.9850Adults and children wanting tailored cuts or beard trims
#5Modern Barbers 4.91,002Adults, children and skin-fade cuts
#6Zaza Barbers 4.9931Families booking haircuts for young children
#7Al Barber 4.9614Adults and children booking haircuts, beard trims or shaves
#8URBAN Barbers 4.9482Clients wanting tailored cuts or beard styling
#9Kurdish Style Barber 5.0133Men and boys wanting hair and beard grooming
#10Found Barbers 4.9304Families wanting adaptable haircuts and trims

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What people in Leeds ask before booking

Are there barbers in Leeds offering children’s haircuts?

Yes. Several provide cuts for children or toddlers, with some adapting the experience for younger visitors. Services include junior fades, kids’ cuts and child-friendly appointments, while some barbers offer extra patience, reassurance or distinctive settings for very young customers.

Can I book a skin fade and beard trim together in Leeds?

Yes. Some barbers combine skin fades, regular cuts, beard trims and beard line-ups in one appointment. Others also offer beard shaping, hot-towel treatments or taper work, so it is worth confirming the exact combination when booking.

Are walk-in barbers available in Leeds?

Walk-in service is available at some Leeds barbers, while others use online schedulers or advance appointments. Short-notice appointments have also been accommodated by some shops, but availability can depend on capacity and the time of day.