As lockdown restrictions ease, many are looking forward to returning to their local barbershop. A survey conducted by the Liverpool Echo last year highlighted 37 of Merseyside's most beloved barbers, based on customer nominations and glowing testimonials.
Ian's Barbers in Woolton Village has been a staple for 27 years. Customers praised its friendly atmosphere and skilled staff. One regular, Vik Walmsley, said: 'By far the best, I've taken my lad to a few over the years but Ian's is by far the best, he won't go anywhere else now.'
Boardwalk Barbershop in Belle Vale shopping centre, owned by Ste Gaynor, is a haven for Liverpool FC fans, complete with a replica Premier League trophy. Gaynor said: 'I'm a massive Liverpool fan... my barber shop is like a shrine to the Reds.' Customers called it the 'best barber in Liverpool'.
Paul Robinson, 75, has been cutting hair since 1960 and opened his Lark Lane shop in 1968. He has seen styles change dramatically, from mullets to the modern 'ketwig'. He recalled: 'Years of long hair suddenly went bang. It was overnight.'
The list also includes Barbers No1, with branches across Liverpool and Wirral. The Echo saluted all barbers, saying: 'We hope to welcome you all back very soon.'
