Modern Man Barbershop is a Christchurch CBD barbershop located at The Crossing, 690 Colombo Street, run by co-owners Jordan and Kaywan. With more than 50 reviews and a team described as award-winning, the barbershop focuses on getting to know each client's style while making the visit itself a relaxed break from the day - good chat included.
Services span the everyday essentials - standard haircuts, hair cut and beard trim combos, skin fades, short hair scissor cuts and beard trims - through to more involved options like a Cut Throat & Hot Towel shave, a Complete Restyle, The Executive Hair & Beard, and a Dads n Lads service for fathers and sons visiting together.
Modern Man is also known for its Christchurch Groomsman Party package: a wedding-day grooming service held in their premium lounge, combining haircuts, clean shaves and beard trims with drinks and food for the groom and his party. The barbershop is open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, with walk-ins welcome, though bookings are encouraged.
Modern Man Barbershop sits at The Crossing on 690 Colombo Street, right in the heart of Christchurch CBD. Run by co-owners Jordan and Kaywan, the shop has built up more than 50 reviews and describes its team as award-winning - built on a philosophy of getting to know exactly what each client is after, not just running through a standard routine.
Modern Man frames every visit as a chance for "a chill break from the office, good chat, and an end result you're stoked to leave with." That approach shows up in the range of services on offer: standard haircuts, a hair cut and beard trim combo, skin fades, short hair scissor cuts, and both short and long beard trims for those just wanting maintenance. For something more involved, there's a Cut Throat & Hot Towel shave, a Complete Restyle for anyone wanting a genuinely new look, The Executive Hair & Beard for a full grooming session, and a Dads n Lads option for fathers bringing their sons in together.
One of Modern Man's standout offerings is the Christchurch Groomsman Party - a wedding-day grooming package built around more than just a haircut. Held in the shop's premium lounge, it combines tidy haircuts, clean shaves and beard trims with drinks and food, turning prep for the big day into its own kind of celebration for the groom and his party. As the shop puts it, "it's not your average barber visit, it's a proper party."
Reviews for Modern Man consistently point to the two co-owners by name. One customer summed it up simply: "If you want an epic cut with good quality chat, go and see Jordan and Kaywan, passionate about what they do and two bloody good humans." That combination of skill and easy conversation seems to be central to what keeps people coming back, alongside the shop's use of high-quality, tailored grooming products - staff are happy to recommend the right products for a client's specific hair and beard needs.
Modern Man welcomes walk-ins, so there's no need to book ahead if you're passing by The Crossing, though bookings are encouraged if you want to guarantee a slot with a specific barber. The shop is open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Payment is flexible too - cash, credit cards, and mobile payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay are all accepted.
Modern Man is located at 690 Colombo Street in Christchurch Central City, inside The Crossing. Parking is available nearby, either in the surrounding streets or in nearby parking lots, making it a straightforward stop whether you're already in the CBD or driving in specifically for a cut.