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Beards and Barnets opened in Temple Bar a few months ago, but has stayed under the radar so far. Decked out in a classic style that has been updated for the 21st century, the shop is built around stripped-down wooden seats and traditional barber’s chairs, but in a minimal glass-fronted interior. This space is tailor-made for today’s fashion-conscious man, a place where the desire to meticulously plan, execute and style your cut is understood to be not only a necessity but a fundamental right.

A reasonably priced student haircut at €22, this is no in-and-out in ten minutes dry cut; for your money, you get a wash, cut, second wash (crucial to avoid your ears being full of tiny clippings for the rest of the day), and style. The star of the show is Billy, one of the owners and an alum of The Butcher Barber, whose determination to meet his customers’ constant demands for “something different, but not too different” surely deserves some kind of medal. Every aspect of the cut is discussed beforehand, ensuring no nasty surprises and a result you will love. It is a testament to the growing and deserved success of what has the potential to be a leading light in men’s hairdressing.

Haircuts at Beards and Barnets are by appointment only, and you can book by text. Photo by Michael O’Hanrahan.