A private caravan studio beside Phoebe Rose Cafe, at 39 Crawford Street in Avalon, Hamilton, Speakeasy Barber offers precision haircuts with razor blade detailing, a hot towel finish and styling, and precision beard trims. It also does a traditional hot towel shave, which begins with a face cleanse and warm towels, uses Triumph & Disaster shave cream, and ends with a straight razor shave and skincare. The shave is booked as a 40 minute appointment. A cut tailored for younger clients is offered too. Booking is online, and appointments can be moved with at least 24 hours' notice. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late without notice may be shortened or rescheduled.
Customers praise the attention to detail and the care taken over each cut. They mention a neat finish, a good neck shave, and a friendly, professional service. One parent says the haircut for their son came out well. Others say the shave is a satisfying experience. Working from a caravan beside a cafe is a different setup from a shop floor, and it suits the slower work of a hot towel shave. Our pick in Avalon for a hot towel shave.