Wigram Barbers is a neighbourhood barbershop on The Runway in Wigram, Christchurch, built around a simple promise: tailor every cut and style to the person in the chair. From fresh fades for young gents to classic looks for the seasoned, the team delivers sharp, confident results — the goal being that whether it's your first visit or your regular trim, you leave looking clean and feeling your best.
The shop is owned by master barber AJ, who has been perfecting his craft since 2008. Trained in Auckland and refined in Sydney, he brings a traditional barbershop experience to the trade: expert style cuts, hot towel treatments and straight razor shaves, alongside modern razor fades and skin fades. He works alongside a friendly team — senior barber Elijah, known for clean cuts and good chats; Tom, all about clean fades, sharp lines and a relaxed vibe; and Vikas, a part-time barber and full-time student with a passion for detail.
Alongside haircuts for adults, kids (13 and under) and seniors, Wigram Barbers offers hot towel shaves and beard grooming from simple trims to full line-ups. Walk-ups are the standard, appointments can be booked ahead, and customers regularly highlight the transparent, easy-to-understand pricing and consistently great cuts — the shop is rated five stars. A sister location, Lincoln Barbers, operates at 8 Vernon Drive in Lincoln.
Tucked onto The Runway in Wigram, Wigram Barbers is a neighbourhood barbershop built around a simple promise: tailor every cut and style to the person in the chair. From fresh fades for young gents to classic looks for the seasoned, the team delivers sharp, confident results — and whether it's your first visit or your regular trim, the aim is the same: you leave looking clean and feeling your best.
The shop is one half of a small family-run pair. Its sister store, Lincoln Barbers, operates at 8 Vernon Drive in nearby Lincoln, and both shops trade on the same ethos: proper barbering, done properly, with a relaxed welcome and a chair that's yours for as long as the cut takes.
Behind Wigram Barbers is AJ, master barber and owner, who has been perfecting his craft since 2008. Trained in Auckland and refined in Sydney, AJ brings a genuinely traditional barbershop experience to the chair: expert style cuts, hot towel treatments and straight razor shaves. That old-school grounding sits comfortably alongside the modern side of the menu, where razor fades and skin fades feature prominently — the result is a shop that feels equal parts traditional and current.
He's backed by a team with styles of their own. Elijah, a senior barber at the shop, is all about clean cuts and good chats; away from the chair he's watching or playing ice hockey, keeping up with cricket and rugby, or out mountain biking. Tom brings clean fades, sharp lines and a relaxed, welcoming vibe to every appointment — off the tools you'll find him watching UFC, shooting hoops or planning his next adventure. Vikas, a part-time barber and full-time student, turned a hobby into a passion for creating confidence through every cut, putting his focus into detail, style and good vibes whether it's a fresh fade or a sharp line-up.
The service menu covers the full barbering spectrum. On the haircut side you'll find the Style Cut, the Razor Fade, the Kids Zero/Skin Fade, a Kids Cut for ages 13 and under, and a Senior Cut. Shaves are handled the traditional way with the Hot Towel Shave, while beard care ranges from a straightforward Beard Trim to a Beard Trim & Line Up for crisper, more defined edges.
Customers rate the experience as much as the result. The shop is rated five stars, and regulars point to transparent, easy-to-understand prices and the fact that walk-ups are the standard — you can roll in on a whim and still walk out with a great cut. One reviewer, James G., has been in twice in six weeks, had great experiences with two different barbers, and made the shop his regular.
Wigram Barbers keeps things simple. It's open Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 5pm, stays open late on Thursdays until 7pm, runs 9am to 5pm on Fridays and opens early at 8am on Saturdays; the shop is closed on Sundays. Walk-ups are welcome, and appointments can be booked in advance through the online scheduler or by calling the shop directly.
There's more to come, too. An exclusive subscription package is in the works, promising limited spots and big perks, with a waiting list open for anyone who wants to be first in line. To keep up between cuts, follow Wigram Barbers on Facebook and Instagram, or call +64 3 420 2000 to book your next appointment.
Whether you're after a quick trim between meetings, a kids' cut before the weekend, or the full traditional works with a hot towel and a straight razor, the brief stays the same: sharp, confident results and a shop you'll want to make your regular.