Wass' Barbers Upper Riccarton is one of five Christchurch locations run by Wass Barbers, a barbershop established in 1998 and described as one of the most popular barbers in the city. The business is the number 1 highest Google reviewed barber in the South Island, and welcomes walk-in customers with no appointment needed.
Founder Wass brings over 21 years of experience in the barbering industry, including more than 10 years working in New Zealand. He was the winner of the 2017 and 2018 Canterbury/Westland Regional Hair Stylist of the Year awards, and was runner-up in the New Zealand Hair Stylist of the Year awards in 2018. The Wass Barbers concept began as a mobile barber shop, built around the idea of keeping overheads low to enable competitive pricing and easy access without appointments.
Wass' Barbers Riccarton offers a full range of men's and boys' haircuts and beard grooming services, from classic cuts and skin fades to steam beard shaves, all delivered in a walk-in-friendly, no-fuss environment.
Wass' Barbers Upper Riccarton is part of a five-location Christchurch barbershop chain established in 1998, and one of the most popular barbers in the city. It holds the distinction of being the number 1 highest Google reviewed barber in the South Island, a reputation built on decades of consistent service and skilled barbering.
At the heart of Wass Barbers is founder Wass, who brings over 21 years of experience in the barbering industry, including more than 10 years working in New Zealand. His skill has been formally recognised too — Wass 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. That level of expertise underpins every cut delivered across the Wass Barbers locations, including the Upper Riccarton shop.
Wass Barbers' story began with a distinctive concept: a mobile barber shop. The idea was to keep overheads low, which in turn allowed for competitive pricing and easy access for customers — no appointments needed, just walk in and get a cut. That founding philosophy has carried through to the fixed locations Wass Barbers now operates, including Riccarton, where the walk-in, no-appointment approach remains central to how the business runs.
Wass' Barbers Riccarton offers a genuinely broad range of services for men and boys. On the haircut side, options include the classic Men's Cut, a straightforward Buzz Cut, and a Zero/Skin Fade available in any style for those after a sharper, more defined look. There's also a dedicated Boy 10 and Under cut for younger customers, and a High School Male Cut for teenage clients — making the shop a genuine option for the whole family, not just adults. For those after something more dramatic, a Head Shaved Blade service is also available.
Beard grooming is just as well covered, with options ranging from a straightforward Beard Trim to a full Beard Shaved service, and — for those wanting something a bit more indulgent — a Steam Beard Shave that adds a steam treatment to the classic shave experience.
One of the most practical things about Wass' Barbers is how easy it is to actually get a cut. There's no need to book ahead — customers can simply walk in during opening hours. The shop is open seven days a week, including public holidays, giving customers plenty of flexibility to fit a haircut into a busy schedule, whether that's a weekday after work or a weekend errand.
Wass' Barbers Riccarton is one of five Wass Barbers locations across Christchurch, alongside Victoria St, Cashmere, Hornby and Sumner. This network reflects the growth of a business that started small — as a mobile operation — and has since built a reputation strong enough to become the highest Google reviewed barber in the South Island.
Whether you need a quick buzz cut, a precise skin fade, a beard trim, or you're bringing in a young family member for their first proper haircut, Wass' Barbers Upper Riccarton offers award-winning barbering with none of the hassle of booking ahead. Just walk in, and you're in the hands of a team backed by decades of industry experience.