The John Barber blog
The advantages of a men-only barbershop
The John Barber blog · manuelecosimi ·

The salon vs the barbershop
Good morning, gentlemen. Today we want to talk about a very important question: do you prefer a simple “haircut” or a proper “service”?
In other words, do you want to go to the barber or to the hairdresser?
We have to say it: this question has the same answer for men and women. You are not just looking for a professional cut to get the style you want: when you choose your salon you know you have a wide range of services at hand, from hair colouring to waxing and skin treatments.
The barbershop experience
So what is different? Easy: the experience.
If you don’t want just a quick cut, but a real style, a professional master barber can analyse your situation, your face, your hair, and adapt every aspect into a cut that suits you best for a truly harmonious result.

A men’s grooming shop in Milan
Our barbershop offers services exclusively for men, so the traditional term “barbershop” fits our business perfectly.
But let’s not stop there. We are actually the reference men’s hair salon in Milan. Here is what we offer:
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Free, no-obligation consultations: You can come to our shop and discuss the look you want. We will give you advice and suggestions on how to get that look. Try doing the same in a traditional barbershop: the barber might smile condescendingly, shake his head and call the next customer.
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A complete range of care, styling and shaving products for men: We offer a selection of high-quality products, which we use ourselves, that you can buy directly in our shops or online on our site.
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Additional services: Besides classic haircuts and shaves, we offer an Italian shave with a hot towel and a massage with emollient oils, we give scalp massages with anti-hair-loss treatments and we look after your beard the way it used to be done.
A complete experience
This combination lets the men of Milan walk into our barbershop and feel the comfort they have always associated with the classic barber of the past.
You will walk out with confidence and a sense of quality that goes beyond what an old “cutting shop” can offer. We help men create a unique style: yours.
This is a complete experience. Come and visit our barbershop in Milan today and discover the difference!
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a barbershop and a hair salon?
The experience. A professional master barber analyses your face and hair and adapts every detail of the cut to get a harmonious result, rather than just delivering a quick haircut.
Does John Barber offer free consultations?
Yes. You can visit a John Barber shop, discuss the look you want and receive advice on how to achieve it, free and with no obligation.
What extra services does a John Barber shop offer?
Besides classic haircuts and shaves, an Italian shave with hot towel and a massage with emollient oils, scalp massages with anti-hair-loss treatments, and beard care done the way it used to be.


