Wass Barbers was established in 1998 and has grown into one of the most popular barber shops in Christchurch, now operating five locations: Victoria St, Riccarton, Cashmere, Hornby, and Sumner. All locations are walk-in, with no appointment needed, and open seven days a week.
The shop is built around the experience of Wass, who brings over 21 years in the barbering industry, including more than 10 years working in New Zealand. He won the Canterbury/Westland Regional Hair Stylist of the Year award in both 2017 and 2018, and was runner-up in the New Zealand Hair Stylist of the Year awards in 2018. The original concept behind Wass Barbers was built around a mobile barber shop model, chosen specifically to keep overheads low, which in turn supports competitive pricing and easy, appointment-free access for customers.
Wass Barbers describes itself as the number 1 highest Google-reviewed barber in the South Island, reflecting the reputation it has built since 1998 across its now multi-location presence in Christchurch.
Wass Barbers has been cutting hair in Christchurch since 1998, growing from its original shop into a five-location operation spanning Victoria St, Riccarton, Cashmere, Hornby, and Sumner. Every location shares the same model: walk in, no appointment needed, seven days a week.
The barbershop takes its name from its founder, Wass, who brings more than 21 years of barbering experience to the business, including over 10 years working specifically in New Zealand. His skill has been recognised at an industry level — he won the Canterbury/Westland Regional Hair Stylist of the Year award in both 2017 and 2018, and was runner-up in the New Zealand Hair Stylist of the Year awards in 2018.
The original concept behind Wass Barbers was to operate as a mobile barber shop, a choice made specifically to keep overheads low. That lower cost base is what allows the shop to offer competitive pricing, while also supporting the walk-in, no-appointment-needed model that customers rely on for quick, easy access without having to plan ahead.
Wass Barbers keeps its service menu straightforward and priced clearly. A standard Men's Cut runs $45, alongside a Buzz Cut at $30 and a Zero/Skin Fade of any type at $45. Younger customers are covered too, with a Boy 10 and Under cut at $35 and a High School Male Cut at $40. For those after more than a haircut, there's a Head Shaved Blade service at $45, a Beard Shaved option at $40, a quicker Beard Trim at $30, and a Steam Beard Shave at $50 for a more elevated beard grooming experience.
Wass Barbers describes itself as the number 1 highest Google-reviewed barber in the South Island — a reputation built up over more than two decades in business and across its now five Christchurch locations. The shop's opening hours run Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with public holiday hours also running 10am to 5pm — giving customers a consistent, easy-access option most days of the week.
Wass Barbers can be reached by mobile phone for enquiries, and customers can also follow the shop on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With five Christchurch locations to choose from — Victoria St, Riccarton, Cashmere, Hornby, and Sumner — there's likely a walk-in option not far from wherever you are in the city.